A former Kildare county striker struck a hat-trick in 13 minutes for his English club today

Former Kildare County striker Padraig Amond has been in great form for his club Grimbsy has been in splendid form for his club Grimsby this season, but today was certainly his crowning moment in the season so far.

The 27-year-old struck three goals in the space of 13 minutes in his side's Vanarama National League tie away to Welling. Amond, a native of Carlow, headed home the opener in the 64th minute before rifling a right-footed effort into the top corner after 70 minutes. He then put his side three goals up by completing his hat-trick with a bullet header in the 77th minute and Craig Disley rounded off the scoring with the fourth goal late on to complete a 4-0 win.

The goals marked Amond's 10th, 11th and 12th goals in his past nine games for the club whom he joined in 2015. The National League which is the fifth tier of English football and they currently sit third in the table.

Amond played 13 games for the Kildare County side in 2007 and scored five goals.