JIM DUFFY has hailed goal hero Thomas O'Ware for stepping up to the plate at the top end of the pitch.

The defender netted a dramatic last-minute winner against Peterhead on Saturday just days after scoring in the League Cup win over Berwick.

O'Ware could lead the Ton attacking line against Partick Thistle at Cappielow tonight and boss Duffy is full of praise for his unlikely strike star.

He said: "Thomas is a player who is adaptable and who can play in a number of positions.

"We've asked him to go and lead the line for us, which is a very difficult role to take on.

"There are players who play in that position for many, many years who find it a struggle, so all credit to him for managing it after just a few weeks. I'm delighted for him."