Beating Aberdeen can kick-start our season again, says Motherwell star

Ross Tierney hopes a win over Aberdeen can kick-start Motherwell’s season identical to it did again in August.

The Dons go to Fir Park this afternoon, eager to avenge a 3-2 defeat up at Pittodrie on August 13, in a recreation that underlined boss Stevie Hammell’s credentials, resulting in him being handed the supervisor’s job at Motherwell.

That win, with objectives from Blair Spittall Callum Slattery and Kevin van Veen, gave the Steelmen an actual increase, and after 4 defeats in 5 video games this month, Tierney hopes three factors can have an analogous impact.

The Dublin-born midfielder stated: “Aberdeen are on a great run. They’ve had just a few slip-ups themselves, however we’ve obtained to concentrate on ourselves and we all know we will get the outcome.

“I feel the final time we performed it was one among our greatest performances this season and hopefully we will do the identical once more.

“Hopefully it kick-starts our season once more.

“We’re slightly bit into the season now, however I feel that efficiency confirmed how properly we will play.

“I feel there was slightly little bit of doubt in regards to the gaffer, however I feel that confirmed that he’s prepared for this stage, in addition to the gamers.”

Tierney, 21,says talisman Kevin van Veen can hopefully play a serious half in opposition to Aberdeen this afternoon, with the Dutch striker having scored 5 instances within the final 5 video games in opposition to the Dons.

That’s additionally an unbeaten run that Motherwell get pleasure from in opposition to immediately’s opponents, stretching again to a 2-0 Pittodrie defeat on January 23, 2021, with 4 wins and a draw to their identify.

Tierney says three of Motherwell's 4 defeats this month have been in opposition to Celtic and Ranges, that are powerful video games anyway (Picture: SNS Group)

Tierney stated: “I feel Kev likes enjoying in opposition to Aberdeen – he at all times scores, so hopefully he will get one other few objectives.

“All the things within the dressing room is optimistic. Within the final 4 defeats three of them have been in opposition to the Outdated Agency, in order that’s a troublesome process in itself.

“Within the dressing room we’re nonetheless filled with confidence. Now we have a recreation, so we’re trying to win.

“We maintain saying that performances are there, however we’re not getting the outcomes.

“It’s nonetheless a protracted season, however we all know we have to begin choosing up outcomes.

“The followers have been unbelievable. The previous couple of video games have been disappointing, once more, however we all know that if we begin on the appropriate foot the followers might be good for us.”

Tierney says he’s obtained combined ideas about VAR being launched to Scottish soccer this weekend, however feels will probably be a profit, general.

He stated: “As a membership we’re wanting ahead to it, however as a participant it’s slightly bit sluggish, possibly.

Tierney says performances have been there, however Motherwell want to begin choosing up outcomes (Picture: SNS Group)

“Generally you’re afraid to have fun, however I’m certain they’ll come to the appropriate determination.

“There'll possibly be slightly bit much less objectives, however I’m certain they’ll come to the appropriate choices.

“We haven’t actually spoken about it, however we’ve watched different video games. Even in case you suppose you’re offside, simply put the ball within the internet, and possibly one thing will come again and also you received’t be.”

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