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get the three points after being 2-0 up but from a personal point of view I’m delighted to have made my debut for this club.

“I was confident that when my chance came I would do a good job for the team. I think I did that.

“I believe I’m ready to play at this level and play for this club. It’s a dream come true.

“I’ll now look towards Livi on Sunday and then next season. This is absolutely an opportunity to stake a claim for next season.

“I want to finish on high and so do the team.

“You’ve got to back yourself. I had a good loan spell at Montrose and when

aI came back I wasn’t here to sit about. I wanted to knock the door down to get in the team.”

Meanwhile, Matthews has told Perth supporters they will forever “have a place in my heart“after his season-long spell at McDiarmid Park came to an end.

The Crystal Palace man has returned to London after picking up a hamstring injury.

Matthews has been a popular player after replacing double-winner Zander Clark and has regularly taken part in community projects during his time away from the stadium.

“Perth is a beautiful place and I’ve loved everything about it,” he said.

“I really wanted to get involved as much as I could with the community when I came up here.

“I think as footballers we sometimes forget how much we can give back to kids and fans. I’ve really enjoyed that side of it and giving back where I can.

“I have to thank the fans. They were incredible from the day I arrived and really made me feel welcome.

“The fans always make a brilliant noise wherever they go. It’s one thing I noticed most about this club is the community and fan base.

“They have always been behind us even during the tougher times during the season. This club is one that will always have a place in my heart and I will keep an eye on.

“I’m gutted I won’t be able to get to say a proper goodbye to the fans, but it’s time to go home and spend some quality time with my family who, unfortunately, I haven’t seen much this year.

“I just want everyone to know how much I appreciate the love and support you gave me this season. It was an experience I will never forget.”

It was fitting that Matthews kept a clean sheet in his last game at Kilmarnock, playing his part in a victory that