COMEDY-loving John Melligan revealed his goal celebration on Saturday was inspired by award-winning television show The Office.

Melligan's T-shirt, following his stunning opening goal for Kidderminster Harriers against Torquay, contained a message to some of his friends in the main stand.

The young Irishman, inspired by comedian Ricky Gervais' hapless David Brent character, had written the words: "Have you got a forklift licence?"

But Melligan admitted: "I've got some mates over from Ireland and it was for their benefit.

"It was a scene out of The Office so if you haven't seen it you won't know what we're on about!"

Torquay were certainly left confused by the loan player who recently celebrated his 21st birthday and made his debut for Republic of Ireland U-21s.

Melligan paid tribute to Harriers and their boss Ian Britton for giving him the platform to impress.

He continued: "I couldn't have done it without the gaffer at Kidderminster giving me my chance."