RICKI Lamie says his assist against Inverness reminded him of his days as a youth player coming through the ranks as a left-hand sided midfielder.

Lamie whipped in an inch-perfect cross from the left-flank against the Caley Jags that Robert Thomson did brilliantly to guide beyond goalkeeper Mark Ridgers to seal a point for Morton on Saturday afternoon.

While the defender isn’t known for his contributions at the opposite end of the pitch, he was delighted to have a hand in his side’s equaliser — and he hopes to supply even more opportunities for team-mates this season.

He told the Tele: “In my younger days I played left of midfield in a more advanced role. 

“Right through all my teams I’ve played all over the park and have been that utility man where I’ve played everywhere.

“When I was younger I would, even with my height, take the set-pieces and corners so as I’ve got older and started playing professionally, I’ve found my position at centre-half.

“But that’s always been part of my game. If I can chip in any way possible at that end of the pitch I’m more than happy to help put some points on the board.

“Sometimes last year I got a run of games at left-back so I’d maybe in training go out with Michael Doyle and Hagi [Craig McPherson] to work on my crossing.

 “That would feed you back into what’s asked of you because modern day full-backs are expected to be delivering crosses.

“But it’s not very often these days that it’s asked of me, I just tried to put it into an area. My goalscoring tally isn’t the best so if I can chip in with assists I’ll take it.”

The delivery for the goal came from Lamie initially going close with an effort that was expertly blocked by Inverness captain Gary Warren. And the 24-year-old admits he was sure he’d found the net himself with the strike.

But he doesn’t care who it is that’s scoring for Ton as long as the team continue to pick up valuable points like the one they secured from their trip to the Highlands.

He said: “To be fair I always try to anticipate that flick-on because the common thing is to try and attack the ball and attack the front-post. 

“But I try and hold out to see where the ball is going to end up. I’ve caught my shot well but the defender has managed to get his body in front of me in time.

“Obviously it’s rebounded out and I’ve then got after it. The winger closed me down which is why I had to go with it first time, but it’s worked a treat. And for big Thommo [Robert Thomson], it’s a great header to guide it away from the goalkeeper. So I’ll take credit for a wee assist."