Airdrie ace didn't have a club last month, now he has trophy win under his belt

Robbie Hemfrey admits football is a mad game after claiming a cup winners’ medal in only his THIRD professional game.

The 22-year-old wasn’t even training with a club a month ago, yet is now a SPFL Trust Trophy champion after helping Airdrie to a 2-1 win over Welsh Premier side The New Saints on Sunday.

The Diamonds goalkeeper was drafted into the squad last week to replace No.1 Josh Rae, who suffered a concussion and a bleed on the brain following a head knock in a 0-0 draw at Inverness on March 9.

Former Cathkin High School pupil Hemfrey made his debut in last week’s 5-2 win over Arbroath and was thrust into a cup final on Sunday, helping Airdrie keep The New Saints at bay to deliver the club’s first trophy in 16 years.

And the former Motherwell youth player – who made his senior debut for English Championship side Rotherham in April last year – said: “It’s mad isn’t it?

“I knew a couple of weeks ago when I was talking about coming in here that there was a final coming up so that was always the aim.

“We took care of Arbroath last week then all eyes were on this.

“But yeah, it’s a bit mad to think. But I’m just glad to get the win.

“It’s definitely the highlight of my career.

“I wasn’t even training with a club a month ago. I was just doing bits myself and waiting for an opportunity to come in somewhere.

“The gaffer and Airdrie gave me that chance and I’m glad I’m here. It was all just gym work. Trying to keep myself focused and stay positive that something will come round the corner.

“You have to be like that, there’s nothing else for it.

“When the chance came I was in the right mindset to carry out the job.

“This has worked out perfectly. It’s a bit of a dream really.”

With a trophy ticked off the list, Hemfrey hopes