Post match reaction from the manager as Motherwell defeat Hibernian to claim fourth place in the Scottish Premiership.

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Johnny Koutroumbis is excited about the final day showdown with Hibernian, and expects both sides will be setting up to go out for the win.  Koutroumbis gives his thoughts on VAR and how players need to deal with the big decisions.

Jens Berthel Askou has put the emotional night against Celtic behind him, and believes the team will do everything to nail down fourth position in the table.  Askou wants the perfect send off for supporters after a tremendous season for the club.

Motherwell faced off against another title-chaser just four days following their crunch match with Hearts. Celtic were in town, and the pressure was high for Motherwell to secure their Conference League spot.  As the players walked out the tunnel, a new 140th anniversary kit was unveiled to the Fir Park crowd as everyone hoped for a memorable evening. They certainly got that. Elliot Watt's strike sent the Motherwell fans crazy, but Daizen Maeda equalised to bring Celtic level. Benjamin Nygren found the top corner, but Motherwell didn't give up, with substitute and unlikely goalscorer Liam Gordon netting the leveller with minutes remaining. With Motherwell on the cusp of another huge result at Fir Park, VAR and refereeing controversy would take the headlines on what should have been a wonderful evening, as Sam Nicholson was punished for handball with the last phase of play. Kelechi Iheanacho scored with the last kick to keep Celtic's title hopes alive, with Motherwell and the rest of the footballing world left questioning why the visitors were awarded a penalty kick. The result sets up a final day shootout with Hibernian, with the victor taking that all-important fourth place in the table.

The manager gives his thoughts as his side conceded a controversial late penalty to lose 3-2 to Celtic.

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Liam Gordon was delighted to get back out on the pitch as he put in a brilliant display against Hearts on Saturday night. Now looking forward to the final home game of the season, Gordon is fully focused on picking up more points in front of the Fir Park faithful as the Steelmen look to secure European football next season. Clinching European football is of the highest importance to Gordon but he wants the team to secure it on their terms and not have to wait on results elsewhere.

Manager Jens Berthel Askou was thrilled to see Fir Park hold its highest attendance since 2005 on Saturday night, and is hoping for the perfect Fir Park send off for the class of 2025/26 on home soil. Askou says the players know what is at stake and everyone is ready to face one of league's toughest opponents.

It's getting down to the final stages of the William Hill Premiership season, with European football in touching distance for Motherwell. And with Hibernian picking up three points ahead of kick-off in ML1, the Steelmen knew the pressure was on to get a result. As over 12,000 fans entered through the turnstiles, making it the highest Fir Park attendance since 2005, Motherwell unveiled their colours and tifos in all three home stands to mark the club's 140th anniversary. The match got underway, and thanks to a Stephen O'Donnell block inside five minutes, neither side could break the deadlock in the early stages. Motherwell struck first after a Stephen Kingsley own goal, but Lawrence Shankland levelled before the break. Motherwell couldn't find the all-important winner, although O'Donnell did score but was just offside. A point gained and a point closer to European football, Jens Berthel Askou's side are so close to achieving their return to the European stage for the first time since 2022.

Jens Berthel Askou gives his thoughts on taking a point at Fir Park.

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