Ex-Kilmarnock ace says Airdrie cup win as captain was 'dream come true'

Airdrie skipper Adam Frizzell admits it was a childhood dream come true to lift silverware on Sunday.

The midfielder guided the Diamonds to their first trophy in 16 years in what was also the first success of his career, as Rhys McCabe’s men came from behind to sink Welsh champions The New Saints in the SPFL Trust Trophy Final.

Frizzell also had an assist, sending Liam McStravick through for his first- half equaliser before Nikolay Todorov’s penalty sealed victory, and the 26-year-old said stepping up to the podium to raise the trophy aloft is a moment he will always cherish.

He said: “It’s the club’s first trophy in 16 years and it’s the stuff you dream of as a young boy, lifting a trophy.

“I am just absolutely delighted. I had my friends and family in the stands to see it, so I couldn’t be happier.

“There’s a lot better players than me that won’t win a trophy in their career so we need to enjoy it, and I certainly will.”

The New Saints were on a 26-game winning run going into the clash and after falling behind, Frizzell was pleased with how his side dug in to turn it around.

He added: “It was a feeling of relief at the end of the game more than anything. I thought we came through against a very good team.

“I was very impressed by them, they knocked it about lovely. But we dug in and got the win. That’s all that matters.

“That is a team that competes in Europe so we knew what to expect. I watched them against Falkirk and spoke to a few of their players so I knew it would be tough.

“They started the brighter and we were a wee bit spooked, with it being a cup final, but once we settled we did well and caused them problems.”

Backed by a fantastic Diamonds following at Falkirk Stadium, Frizzell praised their faithful fans