MORTON hat-trick hero George Oakley admitted he was knackered but had just enough in the tank to leave Dundee United shattered.
The striker had hit a first-half double that was cancelled out by goals from Kai Fotheringham and Louis Moult.
Oakley got a chance in the final minute and said he was running on empty and just decided to let fly as he netted his long-range screamer to cap the win and his perfect treble.
Oakley said: "People were asking if it was better than the one I scored against Aberdeen years ago for Hamilton.
"If you don't shoot you don't win the raffle. I had a go. I was absolutely shattered and thought why not have a go and it's gone straight in the top corner.
"That was my first senior hat-trick I've always been close but that was my first one. There's no better way to do it than by getting the perfect hat-trick.
"It was nice to score those goals and to win the game, that was the most important thing.
The Cappielow side started the season strongly before their form dropped off a cliff. Dougie Imrie has now got them back on track with seven games unbeaten and eight in all competitions.
This story is from the January 08, 2024 edition of Daily Record.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the January 08, 2024 edition of Daily Record.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
JON: WE'RE NOT DUN YET
JON MCCRACKEN has warned Dundee are on the up and now have St Mirren and European football in their sights.
Paul: 10 in a row may be on after Gers flop
PAUL LAMBERT reckons Celtic will have the chance to rack up a historic 10 titles in a row if they can capitalise on the Rangers meltdown this term.
34 YEARS.. WE NEED TO BELIEVE IT WON'T BE 35
Leven is dreaming of historic Scottish Cup triumph for Dons
Bill's ready & someone's going to pay
Foley clearly means business as wind of change hits Easter Road
AND AT WILL BE THAT
Mission impossible as Klopp's men crash out
JUST EAT ATTACKER JAILED FOR 3 YEARS
Thug beat up delivery driver and stole his car
STONES GO GAGA
Pop star 'to quest' as rehearsal songs for US tour are leaked
UNBREAKABLE
Amputee Ukraine & Brit soldiers tackle marathon
FAMILY'S TRIBUTES TO TRAGIC MUM SARA
Woman in dock over death in house
I WILL LOOK AFTER KATE
Wills' pledge on his first public outing since cancer revelation