NEVER MIND THE BOLLOCKS

KILLIAN PHILLIPS couldn't care less if he's gathering an army of admirers - as long as he is still pleasing Stephen Robinson.

- BY FRASER MACKIE

St Mirren boss Robbo has admitted the early-season form of Phillips put the Irishman firmly in the shop window.

Robinson was delighted the dynamic midfielder stayed after deadline day despite his reputation being on the rise.

He has since helped the Buddies make the League Cup semis and they're bang in the top-six frame again as they eye an eighth home league game unbeaten.

The former Crystal Palace man stressed his full focus is on being at his peak for the Paisley club and the Republic of Ireland.

Phillips said: “Look, when you're playing well there probably will be eyes on you. But I couldn't give a bollocks what anyone else thinks about me - bar Stephen Robinson and staff here or Heimir Hallgrimsson and staff at Ireland.