‘Complete’ Gallagher deserved his call-up
Stephen Robinson believes Motherwell defender Declan Gallagher is on the road to becoming a “complete player” after he received his maiden Scotland call-up during the international break.
The 28-year-old got the reward for an impressive start to his Motherwell career as Steve Clarke called him into his squad for the European Championship qualifiers against Russia and San Marino after Grant Hanley and Ryan Jack had to pull out.
Gallagher was one of several Well players to receive international recognition during the break and Robinson believes this is a reflection of how well the club are doing, with five wins from their last six league games propelling them towards the top end of the table.
Manager Robinson heaped praise on summer signing Gallagher before urging him to keep up the good work. He said: “I’m really pleased for him. I think he thoroughly deserved it. He’s been a real standout performer for us this season and he’s worked very, very hard.
“I think he’s got better and better with each game, he’s taken more and more responsibility and he’s becoming a complete player at our level.
“He’s got his just rewards. He didn’t get game time but that’s just the start of it. He’s got his call-up and what he has to do is keep working harder, keep improving and he’ll be on Steve’s radar.”
Motherwell’s fine start has seen them climb up to third in the Premiership table, four points clear of today’s visitors Aberdeen in fourth.