KEEPING HOLD OF KILLIAN WILL BE TOUGH

Robinson reckons Irishman will have suitors lining up if he maintains form which put Ayr to the sword

- COLIN PATERSON

Stephen Robinson yesterday admitted inform Killian Phillips could already be playing his way out of Paisley.

The all-action midfielder bagged a brace as St Mirren beat Ayr United 2-1 to qualify for the last 16 of the Premier Sports Cup as group winners.

Phillips has been a revelation since arriving at the SMiSA Stadium — with last season's loan move from FA Cup winners Crystal Palace becoming permanent this summer.

He landed a haul of player-of-the-year awards before becoming a full Republic of Ireland international when he came off the bench against Senegal and started at Luxembourg.

Buddies boss Robinson knows the only way is up for the talented 23-year-old.

And he believes he will keep on getting better.