DAN HAS FINAL WORD ON ONLINE TROLLS

Hampden hero says social media abuse at Bolton fuelled burning desire to succeed with St Mirren

- COLIN PATERSON

Dan Nlundulu insists the abuse he suffers at the hands of social media keyboard warriors is fuelling a career revival after his Hampden heroics.

The big striker was on target for the third game in a row as St Mirren marched on into the Premier Sports Cup Final with a convincing 4-1 victory over Motherwell on Saturday night.

A double from Mikael Mandron either side of goals from Nlundulu and Richard King ensured a brilliant win for the Buddies who will now face Celtic in the Sunday, December 14 showpiece.

Saints moved on deadline day to snap up Nlundulu who left Sky Bet League One Bolton Wanderers after a tough two-year spell.

The 26-year-old was a magnet for criticism from fans — and is still on the receiving end since moving north of the border.