Premiership status was secured last week, but Motherwell travelled to Edinburgh looking to close the season out strongly. After a quiet start to proceedings, Hearts got themselves ahead through skipper Lawrence Shankland. Callum Slattery quickly responded finding the back of the net, but VAR controversy followed, with the referee ruling the goal out for offside. Shankland added a second, with Alan Forrest quickly following up with a third in the second half, putting the game beyond the Steelmen. Motherwell are in midweek action against Kilmarnock on Wednesday night, as they look to go out on a positive note in front of the home crowd.

Michael Wimmer reacts to the 3-0 defeat at Tynecastle.

Michael Wimmer was pleased to secure Motherwell's Premiership status last weekend against Dundee, but believes motivation will not be low for the players going into the final three games of the season.  The Motherwell boss has been pleased with the connection he has built with the supporters so far, and believes it will be hugely important that that remains intact going into next season.

Aston Oxborough was pleased to given his first start since January at the weekend against Dundee. Oxborough has been pleased with his contribution pre-injury but is now fully focused going into the remaining games.  The Motherwell number one has clarity having signed a new deal earlier in the season, which allows him to focus on the football.

Motherwell were on the cusp of securing their Premiership status for the 2025/26 season when they travelled to Dundee, but when the hosts found the back of the net in the first-half, the task was made more difficult. When Dundee stunned the Steelmen with a second on the stroke of half-time, the game looked like it could have gotten away. VAR intervened to correctly rule the goal for offside in the build-up, and the deficit would remain at one. Tawanda Maswanhise would be introduced into the action during the interval, and his impact was almost immediate. With Motherwell in the ascendancy, Tom Sparrow levelled the game and put Dundee firmly on the back foot. Johnny Koutroumbis was given his marching orders, however, with ten minutes remaining, which could have put the spark out for Michael Wimmer's side. However, it didn't slow them down. Dan Casey's header came off the bar, and Ewan Wilson watched the keeper save his effort. It was beginning to look like it wouldn't be their day and the point would be a good result. But in the dying moments, Dom Thompson flighted a high cross ball into the area, and Maswanhise leaped highest and powered a header home, sparking wild celebrations. With Hearts winning, Motherwell had guaranteed their spot in the Premiership next season. Their 41st consecutive season is Scotland's Premier Division.

Michael Wimmer's thoughts on coming from behind to beat Dundee.

Manager Michael Wimmer was delighted to see Lennon Miller recognised as one of the best young talents in the country following his nomination for the PFA Young Player of the Year award. Wimmer described Miller as a player playing football way beyond his years and has thoroughly enjoyed working with the 18-year-old.  Wimmer provides a fitness update on the the squad, as well as discussing the importance of securing Andy Halliday's services next season.

Harry Paton would love to remain at Fir Park next season but knows he'll only get that opportunity if he impressed manager Michael Wimmer in the remaining William Hill Premiership matches.  Paton and the squad remain as hungry as ever for these four remaining matches, with everyone wanting to finish as high up the table as possible.

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With five games to go, and the potential of a relegation scrap looming, Motherwell knew a win against bottom-side St Johnstone would lift them away from any danger.  The game got off to the worst possible start for Michael Wimmer, as he watched his side concede to a Mackenzie Kirk strike early in the first-half. But his side rallied, and after a number of dangerous attacks, Callum Slattery and Johnny Koutroumbis had the Steelmen ahead at the break. Tom Sparrow added a third to seemingly kill the game off, until St Johnstone found the back of the net for a second time to setup a nervous end to proceedings. However, the points would stay in North Lanarkshire and with four games left, Motherwell's target will be 7th place.

Johnny Koutroumbis has had his fair share of battles to face since coming to Scotland in the summer, but the Aussie defender has maintained a positive mindset throughout and is ready to help the team when called upon.  Koutroumbis talks about having to be patient throughout the season, playing in different positions and what his journey, which has included beating cancer, has been like for him.

Manager Michael Wimmer has provided a squad update in his latest press conference ahead of Saturday's match against St Johnstone. Wimmer says he wants to get the club's top flight status confirmed as soon as possible, to avoid any sort of relegation fight.  The German also said players will be fighting to remain at the club next season, as he had spoken to every player about their current situation, making it clear to the each individual what it is they need to do before the season ends.