Former Hammer Kieran Sadlier has dedicated his first ever goal as a professional to former team mate Dylan Tombides.
20-year-old Sadlier, who left West Ham in February after a decade at the club scored the second goal in new club St Mirren's 4-1 win over Kilmarnock this afternoon.And immediately after the game, the Irish midfielder took to Twitter to dedicate the goal to his former friend and colleague Tombides, who died last year following a long battle with cancer.
Always said to myself i'd dedicate my first goal to @Dylantombides there you go mate! 🙌❤️
— Kieran Sadlier (@KieranSadlier) April 25, 2015
Sadlier, who has also featured for Ireland at Under 17, Under 19 and Under 21 level joined his current club on a short-term contract upon leaving West Ham. He will remain at St. Mirren Park until the end of the season.
* Visit dt38.co.uk to see how the Dylan Tombides foundation are raising awareness and providing support for those suffering from testicular cancer.
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