Georgie Kelly feels like he is still coming to terms with being a Championship footballer after bagging the winner for Rotherham United in their 2-1 win over Huddersfield on Saturday.
The former Bohemians striker came off the bench to prod home the winner in the 61st minute in the Yorkshire derby at the New York Stadium.
It is Kelly's third goal for the club since joining in January after a great season for Bohs saw him finish as the league's top scorer.
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But perhaps more impressive is how quickly he has become a fan favourite at Rotherham, a point that Kelly couldn't get his head around in an endearing post-match interview.
Kelly said: "The lads were saying there that when I came on that the roar of the fans was mad, it was like we scored, which gave everyone a bit of a boost.
"I wouldn't see myself I'm a hero. I've just scored a couple of goals for the club. It's mad when you think about it.
"I'm just grateful. I don't see myself as a great player, and I think I'm awful lucky to be at this club and to be able to chip in with goals at this standard and this level.
"Even psychologically I still feel a little bit off. I still don't feel like I'm a Championship player yet, I still feel like I'm in around the edge of it.
"I have a lot of growth there, even psychologically in being able to deal with walking out and being a regular in the Championship.
"I have a long way to go yet. This time part year I was playing part-time, training two nights a week.
"It's a big change but I'll get there hopefully eventually."
New Rotherham manager Matt Taylor praised the influence of the Donegal man on the team.
Taylor said: “I am still learning about Georgie, he seems to be a cult hero in these parts due to last season. But in terms of the impact with his physicality he is second to none. He was on his knees when he scored the goal as well. That was a big moment for us.
“He was in the right place at the right time and he did affect the game with his physicality.
“You could sense the atmosphere just changing as he came on. We have got to keep working with him because he’s raw.”
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