Time to do it for Carson

It might not have been the way goalkeeper Mark Gillespie would have wanted to earn his break in the Motherwell side.

But withtrevor Carson ruled out indefinitely to receive treatment for a Deepveinthrombosis, his backup proved he is ready to show‘well are still in safe hands.

Stephen Robinson snapped up Gillespie because he expected Carson to get a big move elsewhere in the summer – just six months afterwell rejected a January bid from Celtic for him.

So when nothing transpired that left Gillespie waiting in the wings for a chance at Fir Park.

Having started with a clean sheet in a 3-0 win over Aberdeen, the delighted keeper said:“first of all my first thought is fortrevor and his family.

“News like that was difficult for everyone at the club to take but hopefully he makes a quick recovery.

“It was difficult to get in under those circumstances but obviously football has to go on. “We got the win for him so I’m pleased.” Gillespie made a number of good saves throughout the win over Aberdeen.

And he hopes the three points can be a catalyst as the Steelmen head into the festive period.

He added:“we’ve got to go forward from here. It’s been a difficult few weeks for the club but the lads reacted today.

“We’ve got to go again against Livingston.we’ve got to back it up again.”