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It’s all square going into the final of our series of challenges between the players and coaches.

The two sides have played Speak Out, Pie Face, Name That Tune and even had a penalty shootout against Steelman. But the final will require a whole other set of skills.

For the last instalment, we’ve got the manager involved for a game of FIFA 18. Helping him out is his son Charlie, coming up against Gaël Bigirimana and Cédric Kipré. Who will win? Watch to find out.

Willie Collum is the referee for Motherwell’s trip to face St Johnstone on Saturday.

The experienced official takes charge of only his third ‘Well match of the season, having been in the middle for games against Celtic and Hearts.

Collum’s first game was the 1-1 draw with Celtic at Fir Park in November last year, with the Steelmen only being denied by a late penalty at the death.

He then was the ref for the 1-1 draw with Hearts at Tynecastle in January, when Curtis Main struck in the final minute to secure a point.

Collum will be assisted by David McGeachie and Frank Connor. David Lowe is the fourth official.

Motherwell’s top six hopes may have ended but there’s still plenty left to play for as the team head to St Johnstone on Saturday.

As well as having places in the semi final starting team to play for, there’s also the target of finishing as high up the Ladbrokes Premiership table as possible.

It’s been a season to remember so far and it’s by no means over yet. Get along to Perth and support the team as we start the final push.

Ticket information is as follows:

	St Johnstone v Motherwell
	Saturday, 7 April 2018
	3pm
	McDiarmid Park
	Pay at the gate

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A special family deal is also in operation at turnstile five only. An adult can take up to two children, aged 12 and under, for £16.

A frustrated Stephen Craigan felt his side were deserving of more as they lost 2-1 against Hearts in the Development League.

A Jake Hastie goal just before the break brought the young Steelmen level before the Edinburgh side restored their advantage on the hour mark.

And the Northern Irishman admitted his side went on to run out of ideas in the final minutes at the Oriam Sports Complex.

He said: “I’m disappointed with the result because I felt only one team really looked likely to win the game.

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“We created chances, we hit the post at 1-1 and there was an iffy penalty given against us.

He added: “But we encouraged them today. We encouraged them when we gave them the first goal and then again with the second.

“After that, we lost our way a little bit in the final ten minutes and couldn’t get ourselves back in the game.”

Motherwell Under 20s controlled most of the encounter but slumped to a 2-1 defeat against Hearts in the Development League.

Taking place at the rearranged venue of the Oriam in Edinburgh, the delayed fixture finally got underway at the indoor complex despite the threat of postponement.

Stephen Craigan’s side started the match on the front foot, and largely controlled the opening 45 minutes.

However, the Jambo’s had the ball in the back of the net within five minutes. From a corner, the linesman raised his flag immediately before it was nodded home, spotting a foul in the heart of the Motherwell box.

An incisive Shea Gordon did terrifically well to intercept the ball in the middle of the park before sending the Steelmen forward down the right. Shaun Bowers linked up with James Scott, who cut back for Gordon, who couldn’t find the target.

In the 22nd minute, Hastie burst in behind the Hearts defence. His eventual angle for the hit was too acute though, and his attempted low cross bounced narrowly wide with no takers.

On the half hour mark, the Jambo’s were awarded a penalty which looked a bit soft. Euan Henderson stepped up and confidently dispatched from the spot to open the scoring.

Two minutes before the break, Hastie levelled the scoring to cap off a well worked move and strong first half.

It was Gordon again in the middle of the park who started the move, slipping the winger in who confidently slotted home beyond Kelby Mason.

There was nearly a second for ‘Well early in the second half. A long ball over the top found its way to Hastie again. He did well to get it under control but his turn and shot cannoned back off the post.

Against the run of play, Hearts regained the lead. A low, driven free kick from the edge of the box was parried away by Morrison, but only into the path of substitute Moore, who turned the ball in.

As time wore on, Craigan’s side became a little less patient. A number of efforts from Hastie and Turnbull failed to trouble the Hearts stopper, as the Edinburgh side held on for all three points.

Motherwell Under 20s’ match with Hearts on Wednesday has been moved to the Oriam in Edinburgh.

The game was originally scheduled to be played at Forthbank Stadium in Stirling. Kick off remains at 2pm.

The SPFL Development League fixture will be played on the outdoor pitches at the facility. Entry is free,

Watch extended highlights as the Steelmen go down 2-0 to Aberdeen at Fir Park.

Stephen Robinson says his players didn’t put in their usual performances as they slipped to a 2-0 defeat against Aberdeen. 

The Northern Irishman witnessed a couple of hard-fought showings against Rangers and Celtic, but that was lacking in the last of three consecutive games at Fir Park.

Reflecting on the last home game before the split, Robinson admitted his side didn’t offer much over the 90-minutes.

“It was a poor performance and to be honest it was a poor game,” he said. “The quality of it was obviously dictated to by the quality of the pitch with all the rain.

“I thought we started the second half well and it was our best period of play. We said at half time that if we take our chances from a set play and defend our box well, we could get something from the game.

“But it was Aberdeen that did that,” the manager added. “They scored from a set play from poor marking and it changed the whole momentum of the game. After that I don’t think we really offered anything.

“It was very unlike us tonight. In the games between us this season the team who has come out on top is the team that’s been the most physical.”

Richard Tait, Tom Aldred and Carl McHugh reflect on the 2-0 defeat to Aberdeen in the Ladbrokes Premiership.

Phil McGhee at Fir Park

Aberdeen took the points back to the north east in this rearranged Ladbrokes Premiership fixture, with a quick double from Kari Arnason and Kenny McLean midway through the second half securing the win.

Until then Motherwell, having survived a first half when the Dons looked the more likely to find the net, had come close to opening the scoring and extending their slim chances of a top six finish.

Aberdeen, though, still determined to finish second were not in a sympathetic mood. And in a first half in keeping with the weather the visitor’s controlled most of the play and created a hattrick of good chances midway through the half. However, some resolute defending diverted efforts from Greg Stewart and a couple of strikes from McLean.

At the other end, Carl McHugh’s drive from 18 yards met a similar fate. As half-time approached and the ‘Well players found their feet, Joe Lewis made his first save diving to cut-out Ryan Bowman’s nod back into the six yard box from Richard Tait’s deep pass.

Despite Aberdeen’s possession inside the home half, Trevor Carson had to wait until five minutes from the break for his first save, firmly holding McLean’s curling shot. On the stroke of half-time, the ‘Well ‘keeper was equally untroubled, catching Stevie May’s free kick under his cross bar.

With Gaël Bigirimana replacing the injured Alan Campbell at the interval, the Steelmen looked more intent from the restart. Within two minutes, Chris Cadden’s corner found the diving Tom Aldred but his header flashed past the post.

Five minutes later, Main outmuscled Scott McKenna and from 30 yards elected to use his left foot to drill a low shot. Lewis parried and then gathered before Elliot Frear could pounce on the loose ball.

After 62 minutes, ‘Well survived a nervy moment when Cédric Kipré carelessly conceded possession to May at the edge of the box. Ross McLean then came on for Frear, but before he could settle into the game the Dons grabbed a quick double to wrap up the points.

Firstly, Kenny McLean, who is suspended for the semi-final clash, whipped an inswinging corner onto Arnason’s head as he powered the ball home from six yards. Two minutes later, McLean claimed the second when he curled his shot from the angle of the box beyond the despairing dive of Carson.

‘Well kept chasing a goal until the end and a great break by Main allowed Bigirimana to set up substitute George Newell but his angled drive for goal was blocked by McKenna.

With their post split fixtures now confirmed, ‘Well head for Perth on Saturday aiming to finish the season top of the bottom six.