Tom Sparrow arrived in the summer of 2024 in ML1, with many only knowing the 22-year-old from his stint just down the road with Hamilton. Admitting that he was never the best player in his age group at Stoke City in his early years, Sparrow's approach has always been about giving 100% at all times and leaving nothing out on the pitch. That professional mindset has led him from playing National League North football with Chester in 2023/24 to playing with Motherwell in the top flight of Scottish football the following year. Show work ethic and adaptability; Sparrow has been deployed as a wing-back more than his natural central midfield role, something he relishes. Learning every day, he has impressed new manager Michael Wimmer quickly and was handed a new contract lasting until 2028. With his future secure, it's straight back to work for Sparrow, as he has his eyes firmly set on his next target on the international stage.

Motherwell, Hearts and St Mirren could all finish in the final top-six spot with the right set of results going into match day 33. With the Jambos visiting Fir Park, it was all set up for a grandstand finish. In the early stages of the game, both teams look tentative; however, both had chances. Tony Watt and Callum Slattery shot just wide of the mark in the first-half, but neither side could break the deadlock. With St Mirren beating Ross County, it ruled Motherwell out of the top-six running, but Hearts could still complete the job if they found the back of the net. Lawrence Shankland went close, twice, but on both occasions, didn't see the net ripple. The stalemate confirmed bottom-six football for the Steelmen for the third season running, but Michael Wimmer will be pleased by adding a point to the tally, as Motherwell look to steer clear of any drama at the bottom of the table.

Michael Wimmer gives his reaction to the goalless draw with Hearts. The point means Motherwell will miss out on top-six.

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Defender Dan Casey has described Saturday's game against Hearts as a 'Cup Final' for the players. The Irishman is excited for what is ahead and hope everyone turns up on the day.  Casey says there is frustration with the amount of wrong decisions the club have been involved in over the course of the season, however these decisions are in the past and now everyone has to remain fully focused on the opportunity to get into the top-six.

Manager Michael Wimmer is pleased to have defender Kofi Balmer available for Saturday's match against Hearts. The Motherwell boss offers his opinion and thoughts on VAR and referees in Scotland.  Wimmer explains how his team should be motivated to the max for the top-six shootout against Hearts on Saturday, with everyone fully aware of how big a game it is in the context of the Steelmen's season.

Motherwell returned from Ayrshire empty-handed, having played over 70 minutes with ten men on the pitch. Shortly after Kilmarnock's opener, Kofi Balmer was given his marching orders following contact on the follow-through with a Killie player.  From then on, the game was killed as a contest, with Derek McInnes' side having large spells of possession. They doubled their lead seven minutes after the interval from a corner, which secured the win for the hosts. However, with Hearts failing to register a win against Dundee United, the race for top-six will go down to the wire on Saturday, with Motherwell, Hearts and St Mirren all in contention.

Michael Wimmer gives his verdict on the 2-0 defeat to Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.

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Luke Armstrong says the players are ready to execute the manager's game plan on Saturday against Kilmarnock. The forward believes the plastic surface does change the game slightly but still believes it shouldn't change the team's approach.  Armstrong wants to show the manager and the fans that the team will fight until the end, no matter how the team is getting on. The Englishman also lays out his thoughts on his time in Scotland so far.

Manager Michael Wimmer is expecting to see a reaction from his players following the disappointing result in Aberdeen last weekend. Wimmer says Liam Gordon will miss out on the trip to Ayrshire, while Marvin Kaleta will be assessed.  Wimmer discusses his thoughts on playing the artificial surface, as well as recent speculation on the league expanding.