But the 29-year-old admits the beauty of John McGlynn’s title-chasing Bairns is someone’s always on hand with a spare set.
Only three of 15 outfield players in last week’s derby win over Dunfermline haven't scored this term.
Miller Thomson joined last month while centre-backs Coll Donaldson and Tom Lang have had seasons scuppered by injury.
For the first time in two months, McGlynn stands to have four frontmen to choose from at Queen's Park today with Eamonn Brophy and Ross MacIver back.
Barney Stewart and Oliver have helped carry the load but aren't the only ones in a side behind only the Old Firm in the SPFL for league goals scored - despite no one being in double digits.
Asked about the competitive element, Oliver - with a couple for the campaign - said: “We do some shooting after training, you want to win that.
“It’s friendly stuff, nothing spiteful, all in good heart. But you don’t want to come last — you need to buy the Lucozades or the juices for the winners so you're a few quid down if you get beat!
“We've got quite a big squad, the gaffer has a lot of players in different positions for times like injuries and suspensions - we've always got somebody who can come in and do a job.
“All the strikers are different and it’s a good thing for the gaffer to have a choice to play different styles. I'm not feeling pressure but you need to step up to the mark when these chances come.
“We're in a good position, top of the league, and you need to produce performances to get the points. The pressure's on you to win games.
"I'm a false No.9 probably, not a proper No.9 who's going to score you 20 a season. I'm linking up the play and getting the wingers involved, getting Calvin (Miller), Ethan (Ross) and Alfie...
Only three of 15 outfield players in last week’s derby win over Dunfermline haven't scored this term.
Miller Thomson joined last month while centre-backs Coll Donaldson and Tom Lang have had seasons scuppered by injury.
For the first time in two months, McGlynn stands to have four frontmen to choose from at Queen's Park today with Eamonn Brophy and Ross MacIver back.
Barney Stewart and Oliver have helped carry the load but aren't the only ones in a side behind only the Old Firm in the SPFL for league goals scored - despite no one being in double digits.
Asked about the competitive element, Oliver - with a couple for the campaign - said: “We do some shooting after training, you want to win that.
“It’s friendly stuff, nothing spiteful, all in good heart. But you don’t want to come last — you need to buy the Lucozades or the juices for the winners so you're a few quid down if you get beat!
“We've got quite a big squad, the gaffer has a lot of players in different positions for times like injuries and suspensions - we've always got somebody who can come in and do a job.
“All the strikers are different and it’s a good thing for the gaffer to have a choice to play different styles. I'm not feeling pressure but you need to step up to the mark when these chances come.
“We're in a good position, top of the league, and you need to produce performances to get the points. The pressure's on you to win games.
"I'm a false No.9 probably, not a proper No.9 who's going to score you 20 a season. I'm linking up the play and getting the wingers involved, getting Calvin (Miller), Ethan (Ross) and Alfie...
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