Lionel Ainsworth is adamant Motherwell need to be right on top of their game if they are to take anything from Tynecastle tomorrow.
The Steelmen travel to the Capital in good form, having gone unbeaten through the Christmas and New Year period.
Hearts have been up against it: a fifteen point deduction, forced to play inexperienced youths after a much-debated transfer embargo and a run of bad luck both on the park and with injuries off it.
However, no team can afford to take any Premiership match lightly, a point reinforced by Ainsworth who says ‘Well will show the Jambos all the respect they deserve.
[pullquote]We never underestimate anyone, regardless of who we are playing because on their day, anyone can beat anyone. When you’re in the trenches, you find teams battle hard for each other and we need to ensure we match that.[/pullquote]
Speaking to the gathered press at ‘Well’s weekly news conference, the on-loan Rotherham man said: “We’re doing well but Hearts are scrapping for their lives and I’ve been in situations like that before.
“We never underestimate anyone, regardless of who we are playing because on their day, anyone can beat anyone. When you’re in the trenches, you find teams battle hard for each other and we need to ensure we match that.
“The ball could come off your shin, go in the net and we lose 1-0. We have to be focused and determined to get our sixth win on the bounce.
“That’s our main focus and if we concentrate on what we can do, I’m sure we can go out and put in a good performance.”
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