THOMAS O’Ware is loving every minute of his stint as a striker — and revealed that he prefers playing as a frontman to his usual role in defence.

The 21-year-old has been deployed as an emergency target man ever since Andy Barrowman was sidelined with a hamstring strain in the first competitive fixture against Spartans.

Versatile O’Ware, who once played an entire match as a goalkeeper for the reserves, has made a decent fist of the role.

He made it two goals in two games with a stunning, injury-time winner against Peterhead on Saturday and admitted he has enjoyed the thrill that goes along with scoring goals.

He told the Tele: “The ball just dropped to me and I faked to shoot then stepped on to it and placed it into the bottom left. It was a great feeling.

“I’ve played in midfield as a youth at Rangers but have never had a run of games up front before now. I actually feel comfortable playing there and holding the ball up. I don’t feel out of my depth and enjoy it. I think me and Dec [Declan McManus] are developing a strong partnership; I know where he’s going to be and where to put it.

“Do I have a future up front? I hope so. I want to play every week and if I can play in a position where I’m going to get credit for it and get goals then I’d like to do that.

“This is my fourth year at Morton and I’ve maybe not had the recognition that I maybe feel that I should on occasions.

“I usually play at the back and it’s a no-win position. In the past I’ve played in defence and had good games but nobody says anything because somebody’s scored the winner at the top end. Obviously I’ve scored in the last minute today and I’ll get the credit for it. If you’re on the scoresheet, the fans notice it more.

“I think that’s seven goals Declan and I have scored between the both of us in three games. I really enjoy it up front and feel as if I’ve got a lot to offer there.

“I feel that I’ve done well but have only done it over the course of three games so need to see if I can keep it up. If I can keep scoring then maybe I can keep Andy Barrowman out of the team when he comes back from injury.

“If Andy does go into the team that’s the manager’s choice and I’ll totally respect it and try to learn from him. But I’ve enjoyed playing up front and will work hard to try and get back in.”