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Paul Thomson

East Kilbride Thistle adversity has brought team closer together, says caretaker boss

Caretaker boss Aaron Connolly reckons a difficult spell for East Kilbride Thistle on and off the pitch has made the bond in the squad stronger.

The Showpark side have been rocked by Garry O’Hanlon’s sacking as manager and the shock death of beloved former Jags boss Alan Paterson - who will be laid to rest today - in the last few weeks.

But Connolly – who has taken the reins from O’Hanlon on an interim basis – believes that adversity has seen the squad come together to produce an uplift in performances on the pitch.

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