David Healy has backed Robbie McDaid to be a scoring hit with Linfield.
The former Glentoran striker bagged his second league goal of the season in Saturday's 1-0 win over Dungannon Swifts.
McDaid has struggled to hit the ground running since his high-profile move from the Oval during the summer, but Healy is confident the 25-year-old's "work ethic" will start reaping more reward in front of goal.
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"Robbie will be disappointed at not scoring a hat-trick today. One thing that anyone knows about Robbie is his work rate, honesty and endeavour," Healy told the BBC.
"He was in the right place at the right time today, and I think he actually chested it into the net.
"Again, you want you centre forwards across (the box). He has been good, and he is a big reason we won the game last week against Buckie when we were down to 10 men with his physical attributes, getting us up the pitch and his physical style of play.
"And anyone watching the game today can't fault his work ethic, and the goals will come for Robbie.
"Again, he scored the winner today. I have no doubt going forward he will score more important goals for this club."
Saturday's win at Stangmore Park was Linfield's seventh away game on the bounce across all competitions.
Healy said the Blues were probably close to breaking an away day record.
Asked if he remembered what Windsor Park looked like, Healy joked: "We familiarise ourselves with Windsor because we train there most mornings.
"I believe the County Antrim Shield draw was made and we have another away tie. We will probably end up breaking an away record.
"I understand when you have a damaged pitch or can't play at home for whatever reasons, but the games just haven't fallen for us this season."
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