Saints kid Reilly fit for action

Aug 29 2012 by Andy Newport, Paisley Daily Express

Saints starlet Thomas Reilly is winning the race to be fit for tonight’s Scottish Communities League Cup clash with Ayr United after recovering from a horror tackle by Motherwell hardman Shaun Hutchinson.

The 17-year-old striker was lucky not to suffer serious injury when Hutchinson clattered into his left ankle during the 1-1 SPL draw at Fir Park on Sunday.

Hutchinson was shown a second yellow card for his challenge on Reilly, and the St Mirren youngster had the last laugh when he popped up to notch a 93rd-minute equaliser.

Reilly — who has been handed a call-up to the Scotland Under-19 squad for the match against Holland next month — had to limp out of Fir Park after the final whistle but has since recovered from his ankle knock. Last night, Buddies boss Danny Lennon said: “Thomas took a sore one but was back in with us for training this morning.”

Lennon also welcomed Reilly’s Scotland call-up and added: “It’s great news for Thomas.”