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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.

We can confirm we have submitted an appeal for the red card shown to Kofi Balmer in our Premiership match against Kilmarnock on Saturday 5 April.

The outcome of this appeal will be communicated in due course.

Motherwell were defeated by two-goals to nil after an inexplicable red card decision left the Steelmen playing with ten-men throughout most of the 90-minutes. 

Fraser Murray broke the deadlock 22-minutes into the contest, pouncing onto a loose ball in the Motherwell penalty area after an excellent stop from Ellery Balcombe initially denied Bobby Wales the opener.

Motherwell’s frustrations only mounted, as VAR incredibly instructed referee Matthew McDermid to take a closer look at Kofi Balmer’s clearance. Unbelievably, McDermid reversed his initially correct decision, giving Balmer his marching orders for a perfectly-timed clearance.

Motherwell toiled in the Ayrshire sunshine, but with the one-man disadvantage, Motherwell’s high-intensity pressing tactic proved challenging to implement. Eight-minutes into the second-half, Killie doubled their advantage after Joe Wright powered home Danny Armstrong’s delivery across the face of goal.

The visitors were then initially reduced to nine-men after McDermid brandished a red card to defender Dominic Thompson after the Motherwell full-back himself was fouled by Armstrong at the edge of the pitch. VAR quickly intervened, and on this occasion reached the correct decision to overturn the initial red card.

Motherwell’s top-six hopes will remain unchanged if results elsewhere are favourable tomorrow, and could come down to a final-day clash between fellow top-six rivals hearts at Fir Park.

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

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.

Callum Slattery is your G4 Claims player of the month for March.

Having recovered from a long-term injury, Slattery has returned to the action and battled his way back into the starting lineup. In the first match of the month, he set up Tom Sparrow to slot past Jack Butland, completing an excellent team move that helped the Steelmen beat Rangers for the second time in a year.

Two weeks later, he scored twice against St Mirren, pulling his side back from 2-0 in the match. In the third match, he bulleted home a Harry Paton cross with a powerful header, making it three goals and one assist in three matches.

Tom Sparrow has signed a new contract that will see him remain at Fir Park until the summer of 2027, with the club holding an option for a further year.

The 22-year-old arrived in the summer after leaving Stoke City following a seven-year stay with the Potters. Sparrow has made 30 appearances for the Steelmen this season, having been deployed as both a centre midfielder and a wing-back.

He has found the back of the net on four occasions, including our historic win at Ibrox in March.

“It makes complete sense for me to continue at this fantastic football club,” said Tom Sparrow.

“I have enjoyed every moment here and believe I’ve made a significant impact. I feel I’ve grown and learnt a great deal from participating in so many matches.

“The club and all the staff have taken great care of me, and I’ve been dedicated to putting in the effort and giving my all.

“It’s reassuring to know that my immediate future is secure, allowing me to concentrate on football and the upcoming matches.”

The Welsh Under-21 international came through the ranks with Wolves. He moved to Stoke at the age of 14 and moved through the age groups at a rapid pace. Having been handed his first-team debut in 2022, Sparrow went on loan to Hamilton Accies, Chester and Telford United, gaining valuable minutes and experience in the process.

He joined the Steelmen in the summer on an initial two-year deal.

“During my brief time here, I’ve come to truly value Tom and his contributions,” stated manager Michael Wimmer.

“He is a remarkable professional who has performed exceptionally well since my arrival. He brings energy, determination, and skill—qualities we highly seek in our team. There was never any question about wanting to extend Tom’s contract, and it’s fantastic that we can make that happen.

“As we prepare for next season, we’re focused on laying the groundwork. Tom is an integral part of that plan, and this is positive news for everyone at the club.”