Hearts travel to Motherwell hoping that they can make up for their slip up last week against Aberdeen.
The 1-1 draw with Aberdeen left Hearts 2 points behind Celtic and with Celtic playing bottom club Dunfermline at Celtic Park today and almost certain of a win, Hearts need to beat Motherwell to make sure they don’t fall further behind.
It’s Graham Rix’s second game in charge and it’s another away game. Let’s hope if he can get the most out of the players in this encounter.
Vital Quotes:
Stevie Hammell, Motherwell: ‘The boys were talking last week and we were all in agreement – we can do so much better.’
Hearts coach Graham Rix ‘If we are going to add to the squad we need someone in reasonably soon.’
Motherwell Team News:
Defender Willie Kinniburgh is available after recovering from a broken thumb.
Stevie Hammell, Jim Paterson and Phil O’Donnell will miss the game through injury.
Player to watch: Scott McDonald
The Aussie is always a threat in front of goals and will have to watched closely.
Hearts Team News:
Striker Edgar Jankauskas is a doubt for the game, while Roman Bednar could make a return after knee surgery.
Graham Weir has been declared fit after a long term injury.
Player to watch: Rudi Skacel
Has been a revelation since signing in the summer and always a good bet for a goal.
Match Facts & Stats
Last meeting: Hearts 2 Motherwell 1, SPL, Aug 27th
Hearts record at Fir Park: P120 W53 D22 L45 F207 A188
Ref Watch:
Today’s ref: Iain Brines.
Match Prediction:
Hearts should get back to winning ways here, 2-1.
Next Fixtures:
Motherwell v Inverness CT(home) Dec 3rd
Hearts v Livingston (home) Dec 3rd
