Stenhousemuir: Yates just happy to grab a goal

Matty Yates says he was just doing what all strikers aim to do after opening his account for Stenhousemuir against Partick Thistle on Saturday.
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The 20-year-old scored the hosts’ goal in that 2-1 defeat, finishing from close range after Nicky Jamieson’s header was saved in the second half.

“It wasn’t the result we wanted,” said the ex-Stranraer man. “I thought the boys dominated the match in spells, which is a good sign against a team who are two divisions above.

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“Nicky should have scored, but I was there for the rebound like any good striker should be and I was delighted to get on the scoresheet on my debut for the club.

“We need to go into the weekend’s match against Fraserburgh with the right attitude.”

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