George Newell is hopeful the run-in to the end of the 2017/18 season can present him with the chance to stake a claim for a permanent striking berth next campaign.
The forward has been in and out of the first team picture in his debut year with Motherwell, having struggled with injuries since his arrival in the summer.
“It’s been a frustrating season,” he said. “With the strikers doing so well, I’ve had to be patient. And that’s fair enough, they are doing well and scoring goals.
“The injuries came at a bad time. I managed to get back in the team quite quick but then another injury came.”
“If I can stay injury free, I feel I can force my way into the team. I’ve just got to get my confidence going. When I get my first goal, I feel I can grow from there.”
Newell has been on the bench in recent weeks and will be hoping for minutes away to St Johnstone at the weekend in a game where players will be looking to force their way into Stephen Robinson’s plans for the forthcoming William Hill Scottish Cup semi final.
“We don’t need any more motivation,” he said. “We’ve got to get the job done against St Johnstone on Saturday. It’s a big game.”