Sean Adarkwa knows Joel Nouble left very big boots to fill when the striker’s glittering loan spell at Arbroath ended last January.
Nouble became a Lichties cult hero in just six months at the Angus side.
He propelled them to a Scottish Premiership promotion challenge with his silky skills.
And it was at Ayr United, that Noubs rose to prominence as he netted his first goal for Arbroath.
Nouble is still very much revered by Arbroath’s players and fans.
And the Livingston attacker’s shining example was used to inspire Adarkwa to get off the mark for Arbroath.
“I had a good feeling I’d score here,” said Adarkwa, who joined Arbroath from English side QPR.
“Dick Campbell was telling me stories before the game about another striker who scored his first Arbroath goal at Ayr, Joel Nouble.
“A few of the boys were backing me to do the same. Hopefully in the next few games I can get more and help us win.
Sean Adarkwa scored his first goal for the club this afternoon as he latched on to a Colin Hamilton flick after a cross from Michael McKenna. pic.twitter.com/jLkOXxNV9u
— Arbroath FC (@ArbroathFC) January 14, 2023
“Nouble is a great example of how you can come to Scotland and make an impact.
“He did it at Arbroath and I know, if I get my head down and believe in myself, I can too.
“Football is a funny game. When you get one goal you suddenly feel you can get more.
“I’m in the team to score goals. I know that’s my role and I’ll try to get the goals this club needs to stay up.”
