Motherwell return to Premiership action following the international break, with Aberdeen awaiting the Steelmen at Pittodrie on Saturday afternoon.
It is a welcome return to domestic football for Stephen Robinson and his squad, who are searching for a return to winning ways in the final game before the club’s trip to Hampden for the Betfred Cup final against Celtic.
And in Derek McInnes’ second-placed Aberdeen, there are not many tougher games awaiting the Fir Parkers in the coming weeks.
Whilst this is the third meeting with the Dons, it is the first trip to the Granite City in the 2017/18 campaign and it falls just a week before a triple header with Celtic.
But for Robinson, all the attention is on Aberdeen.
“Next week will take care of itself, we’re very much focused on Aberdeen,” the Northern Irishman said.
“We’ve had two good games against them and we’re one of only two teams to beat them domestically this season, so it’s going to be a tough game but it’s one that we’re very much looking forward to.
“Training has been very, very good and I think that’s the intensity of training and the environment we’ve created from day one.”
He added: “We’ve lost two league games, so we want to get back to winning ways now and hopefully that starts on Saturday.”
[pullquote]We’ve had two good games against them and we’re one of only two teams to beat them domestically this season, so it’s going to be a tough game but it’s one that we’re very much looking forward to.[/pullquote]
Robinson will have a full strength squad to pick from, which will inevitably bring about a selection headache for the ‘Well boss.
And in his group of players, Robinson has a squad who are full of belief, fight and togetherness.
Richard Tait insists the Fir Parkers are intent on returning to Lanarkshire tomorrow night with three points.
“It’s a big match for us,” the defender admitted. “We did well against them in the cup earlier this season then we played them a couple of days later and got beat.
“I think we can go up there full of confidence knowing that we’re good enough to get a result, so that will be the aim – to go there and pick up some points.”
He added: “In and around the town everyone is excited for next week but inside the football club everyone is concentrated on this game.”
Aberdeen, who come into this clash in second place, will be equally hungry to pick up three points having won just once in their last three games.
Derek McInnes will be without captain Graeme Shinnie, who is out through suspension.
Aberdeen V Motherwell | |
Saturday 18th November 2017 | |
3.00pm | |
Pittodrie, Aberdeen | |
Pre-purchase at the Fir Park ticket office, also available on the gate. |
Admission prices are as follows:
ADULTS | £26 |
OVER 60 | £19 |
OVER 75 & UNDER 21 | £15 |
UNDER 18 | £10 |
JUVENILE / UNDER 12s | £6 |
- Fans who require ambulant or wheelchair access should contact Brian Davidson on 07725 917161
Special offer for Motherwell Season Ticket holders using Voucher A. Only redeemable at the Fir Park Ticket Office. Not available on the gate:
ADULTS | £15 |
CONCESSION / OVER 60, UNDER 18 | £10 |
JUVENILE / UNDER 12s | £6 |
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