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Paul Thomson

Hibs kid admits dad Garry O'Connor will give him pelters for not scoring more on Airdrie debut

Josh O'Connor scored his first goal for Airdrie in front of proud dad Garry - but he admits the former Hibs and Scotland striker will be giving him an earful for not bagging a hat-trick on his debut.

The 19-year-old netted in yesterday's 4-0 win over Motherwell U18s in the NL Cup pre-season tournament to get an early settler during his loan move from Easter Road, where his famous father has legendary status.

But the striker, who got on the end of Calum Gallagher's cross to put the Diamonds 2-0 up in the tie, admits he could have had more goals.

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