See the best of the action as Motherwell keep in touch of the top six with an emphatic victory over St Johnstone in the Ladbrokes Premiership.
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Highlights as ‘Well beat St Johnstone
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First team
Players delighted with win over St Johnstone
Saturday 30 March 2019Goal scorers Elliott Frear, David Turnbull and Richard Tait speak as Motherwell keep top six hopes alive with a win over St Johnstone.
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First team
Manager: Our quality shone through
Saturday 30 March 2019Stephen Robinson says his Motherwell side deserve to still be in top six reckoning after victory over St Johnstone.
The boss praised his side’s patience, before inspiring second half play saw the team’s quality shine through in the end.
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First team
Motherwell keep top six hopes alive
Saturday 30 March 2019Motherwell kept their top six dreams going with an emphatic 3-0 victory over St Johnstone.
Second half goals from Elliott Frear, David Turnbull and Richard Tait sealed all three points, keeping the Steelmen within five points of Hibernian with two games to go.
A difficult first half saw the hosts have plenty of the ball, but struggle to break down a Saints defence which sat in and stood firm.
Chris Kane had a glorious chance early on for the visitors, before they were given a penalty for a foul which was hotly contested.
With anger rising, Mark Gillespie got down early to keep out Liam Craig’s spot kick effort to keep his clean sheet.
The second half saw a scrappy opening 20 minutes, before the introductions of Frear and the returning Chris Cadden sparked Motherwell’s attacking play to life.
Dunne’s pass into Main’s feet saw the big striker hold off his marker, spin and play in Frear, who curled his first-time effort into the far corner of the net.
Ten minutes later, it was two. Campbell was the creator, laying in Turnbull who played a tidy finish past Zander Clark.
Then, in stoppage time, skipper Richard Tait cut in from the left side and placed a bouncing shot into the far right corner of the net.
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First team
Tait: No reason we can’t get sixth
Saturday 30 March 2019Richard Tait says there’s no reason Motherwell can’t achieve the goal of reaching the top six of the Ladbrokes Premiership table.
A win is needed for the Steelmen against St Johnstone on Saturday afternoon, as both sides fight to catch Hibernian in sixth spot.
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First team
Manager: End the game with no regrets
Friday 29 March 2019Stephen Robinson has urged his Motherwell team to end their top six battle with St Johnstone with “no regrets”, as they chase a win to stay in the reckoning in the Ladbrokes Premiership’s top half.
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Reserves & Under 18s
Adam Livingstone signs new deal
Friday 29 March 2019Adam Livingstone has signed a new contract with the club.
The youth academy product, who made his debut for his boyhood heroes back in May 2017, has extended his deal until the summer of 2020.
The 21-year-old left back has gone on to make a further three appearances to date and manager Stephen Robinson hopes 2019/20 will be his breakthrough season.
“Adam is a player with a lot of raw talent and potential,” he said.
“We’ve asked a lot of him in terms of his football on and off the park, and to his credit, he has embraced that and deserves his new deal.
“It’s now up to him to make that left back position his own, the same way Allan Campbell, David Turnbull and Jake Hastie have cemented their spot in the team. I certainly believe he has it in him.”
Livingstone spent a short spell on loan at League One side East Fife last season and is looking forward to the challenge of joining his fellow youngsters in the Fir Park first team.
“I am delighted to have extended my contract at a club,” he said.
“The manager has been great with me. He’s been very clear about what I need to do and has even taken his own personal time to try and help improve my game.
“I am desperate to be a success here, My family and I have all been lifelong supporters of the club, and all my focus is now establishing myself.”
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First team
Watch a live stream of Motherwell v St Johnstone
Friday 29 March 2019Motherwell host St Johnstone on Saturday, 30 March, as the two teams fight it out to push towards the Ladbrokes Premiership’s top six.
If you’re based outside of the UK/Ireland, you can watch a live stream of the game direct from Fir Park. Kick off is at 3pm GMT.
To sign up for our service, just head to tv.motherwellfc.co.uk and choose your package. Subscriptions to see live games start at just £12 a month.
Every league game between now and the split will be broadcast live.
If you’re in the UK or Ireland but can’t make the game, there’s also live audio commentary available on our service. Our domestic subscriptions cost £6 a month and also get you full game replays.
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First team
Previewing Motherwell v St Johnstone
Friday 29 March 2019Motherwell host St Johnstone in the Ladbrokes Premiership on Saturday, 30 March, with both teams going all out for a win to keep them in the top six reckoning.
Here’s the match previewed.
Chasing the top six
Both teams go into Saturday’s game looking to get the win that could keep them in touch with a top six spot.
St Johnstone are six points off Hearts, while Motherwell are a point further behind with three games to play.
The form guide
St Johnstone ended a run of eight defeats and one draw when they beat St Mirren 1-0 on Wednesday night.
Motherwell have won seven of their last 10 Ladbrokes Premiership matches, drawing one and losing two.
Team news
Trevor Carson, Craig Tanner, Ross McCormack and Christian Mbulu remain sidelined. Chris Cadden played 60 minutes for the reserve side earlier in the week, but is unlikely to feature against St Johnstone.
James Scott is also likely to miss out due to a minor calf injury.
Get your tickets in advance or pay at the gate
Tickets are available online now to collect from the Fir Park ticket office. You can also print yours at home and take the ticket straight to the gate.
Alternatively, you can pay at the gate at the ground on the day.
Prices are as follows:
Adult £24 / £20 Over 60s / 16-18 year olds / students £17 / £16 15 and under £3 A family ticket for one adult and two children aged 15 and under is available for £28, or £24 in the John Hunter Stand.
The cheaper price on all tickets is for our John Hunter Stand for home supporters.
Away supporters will be housed in our South Stand.
Fans who require ambulant or wheelchair access should contact Andy Sim on 07428 225254 or email tickets@mfcdsa.com.
Watch it live online
If you’re based outside of the UK/Ireland, you can watch a live stream of the game direct from Fir Park.
To sign up for our service, just head to tv.motherwellfc.co.uk and choose your package. Subscriptions to see live games start at just £12 a month.
Every league game between now and the split will be broadcast live on our service.
If you’re in the UK or Ireland but can’t make the game, there’s also live audio commentary available on our service. Our domestic subscriptions cost £6 a month and also get you full game replays.
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First team
Need to Know: A look at the Saints
Thursday 28 March 2019St Johnstone head to Fir Park on Saturday looking to put paid to Motherwell’s top six ambitions, and push on themselves to catch Hibs.
Here’s a look at our weekend opponents.
Winless run arrested
Wednesday night’s 1-0 win over St Mirren ended the Perth Saints’ run of nine games without a victory.
Tommy Wright’s men had racked up eight defeats and one draw at Ibrox along the way, before Chris Kane’s goal got them back on track.
In the top six hunt
That win over St Mirren lifted St Johnstone one point above Motherwell in the league table, and within four of sixth-placed Hibernian with three games to go.
Both team on Saturday are looking for three points to keep them in with a chance of catching the Edinburgh club, and making a late burst into the top half of the table.
Top six stalwarts
The 2017/18 campaign was the first since 2010/11 where St Johnstone weren’t in the top six of the Ladbrokes Premiership after the split.
An eighth placed finish ended a run of three consecutive fourth-placed finishes, having also finished sixth twice and also in third spot.