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Gaël Bigirimana, Danny Johnson and Carl McHugh spoke after the 1-0 home loss to St Mirren.

Keith Lasley reflects on this afternoon’s 1-0 defeat against St Mirren in the Ladbrokes Premiership.

The assistant manager admitted the Steelmen were not good enough as they slipped to a disappointing loss at Fir Park.

“We’re bitterly disappointed. Even taking the result away from it, the performance wasn’t good enough,” he said.

There was little Christmas cheer for Motherwell, as a Simeon Jackson goal midway through the second half was enough to secure all three points for St Mirren.

With Stephen Robinson expelled to the stand for the next three games, Keith Lasley assumed the manager’s role on the touchline. But despite the former ‘Well captain highlighting the need for consistency, a poor performance after some terrific home form not only cost the Fir Parkers a crucial win but also saw their lead over the relegation threatened Buddies reduced to six points.

The injection of five changes from the midweek visit to Celtic Park failed to have an impact in a game devoid of any sustained football. As both teams struggled to maintain control and possession of the ball in conditions made difficult with bouts of torrential rain goalmouth action was scarce.

While the Fir Park men might have claimed to have had the bulk of the play in their visitors’ half they did little to threaten Dean Lyness in the Saints’ goal. Indeed the ‘keeper’s first save came almost midway through the half when David Turnbull’s free kick curled beyond the his defensive line forcing Lyness to clutch the ball under his cross bar.

The Saints ‘keeper should have been tested 10 minutes later when Turnbull’s cross picked out Curtis Main six yards in front of goal but his attempted header came off his should allowing Lyness to make a comfortable save.

The consensus was that the football and weather could only improve in the second half and in fresh strips and dry overhead ‘Well restarted in a more positive manner.

After seven minutes Richard Tait wriggled free of his marker at the corner of the box before hammering the ball across a packed area. Danny Johnson reacted well but could only hook the ball over the crossbar.

On the hour mark Lasley made his first and substitution, replacing Christian Mbulu with Gael Bigirimana.

However, it was the Saints sub Adam Hammill who brought some life to the Buddies. In the 68th minute his pass sent Lee Hodson through but when Mark Gillespie blocked his shot the ball bounced kindly into the path of Jackson who steered it past Tait on the goal line to put the Paisley side ahead.

That prompted a response from the Steelmen and Main’s powerful header from Turnbull’s corner looked like the equalizer until Lyness made a terrific block.

After 77 minutes Turnbull decided to take route one and his powerful drive from 30 yards had Lyness flapping to clear the ball but when Main nodded the rebound back towards goal the ‘keeper comfortably collect the ball and end any danger.

With ten minutes remaining ‘Well made a bold double substitution bringing on two strikers Conor Sammon and Ryan Bowman at the expense of Campbell and Tait.

Despite having the ball in the Saints box for most of the closing minutes, it took a great save from Gillespie to deny Hammill adding a second goal and killing off the game.

Motherwell came close to making the most of that save and snatching a point in the final action of the game. Liam Grimshaw’s cross into a crowded box found Turnbull sneaking in at the back post and his downward header from a couple of was heading inside the post until the ball was brilliantly blocked by the ‘keeper’s legs.

However, it was too little too late from a Motherwell side which will rue the opportunity to widen the gap between themselves and Saints.

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Our game with Kilmarnock on December 26 will also be shown live.

Motherwell host St Mirren in the Ladbrokes Premiership in what is an important game for both sides on Saturday.

Oran Kearney’s Buddies come in to the encounter on the back of a narrow 2-1 defeat at the hands of Aberdeen.

Here, we take a look at the visitors to Fir Park.

Searching for points

St Mirren sit nine points behind the Steelmen ahead of Saturday’s clash in the Ladbrokes Premiership.

With a small gap now separating the bottom two sides, Saints will be eager to close the deficit and not become cut further adrift ahead of the winter break.

Three points for Oran Kearney’s men would not only help them pull closer to Hamilton, but could also see them get ahead of Dundee mathematically instead of just goal difference.

Must find consistency

Over the course of the campaign, Saints best run without defeat has been just two matches.

A draw with Dundee was immediately followed up with a win over Hearts, and it’s the best the club have managed this term.

Finding some form of consistency could be crucial to the Buddies campaign.

Experience in their ranks

Finding themselves towards the foot of the table, Saints will call on some of their experienced players to help turn the tide.

33-year-old Anton Ferdinand is certainly not lacking in that department, and alongside the likes of Stephen McGinn and Adam Hammill, makes up a solid core for the Buddies.

The Paisley outfit is also blessed with some exciting youngsters too, icluding Ethan Erhahon and the on-loan duo of Alfie Jones and Matty Willock.

Assistant boss Keith Lasley says the three-game spell before the winter break could be defining for Motherwell’s season.

The Steelmen face St Mirren on Saturday, before welcoming Kilmarnock on Boxing Day and then travelling to face Hamilton Academical on 29 December.

Allan Campbell knows the importance of the next three matches as Motherwell prepare for the visit of St Mirren on Saturday.

The midfielder is eager to take things one game at a time though, and believes the club’s recent home form can propel them to victory against the Saints.

“These home games are the ones we need to go out there and win, so we go in to this one with motivation,” the 20-year-old said.

Motherwell host St Mirren on Saturday, as the Steelmen prepare for three big games in the lead up to the winter break.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match.

Head to head

Motherwell won the opening encounter with the Buddies in 2018/19, picking up a 2-0 victory at St Mirren Park in October.

David Turnbull and Chris Cadden got the goals on a wet Hallowe’en night in Paisley, a result which proved a catalyst for Stephen Robinson’s side.

Wins over Aberdeen, Dundee and St Johnstone followed since, as well as a draw with Celtic and defeats to Rangers, Hearts, Celtic and Livingston.

St Mirren have picked up one win in seven since that match, defeating Hearts at home. Away draws with Dundee and Hibernian have been accompanied by defeats to Rangers, Hamilton, Livingston and Aberdeen.

Team news

Liam Donnelly, Craig Tanner, Trevor Carson and Chris Cadden are out. Peter Hartley is unlikely to feature.

Tickets available online and on the gate

You can buy your tickets online right now. You can print your tickets at home and bring them straight to the gate, or choose to collect at the ticket office.

A pay gate is also available for home fans. Our cheapest ticket for this Saturday’s game is just £20 for adults. Children aged 15 and under can get in to the stadium for just £3 in every stand. Full ticket prices are available here.

Away fans will be situated in the South Stand and can pay at the gate.

Fans who require ambulant or wheelchair access should contact Andy Sim on 07428 225254 or email tickets@mfcdsa.com.

Watch live online

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Three years to the day since Motherwell’s last win at the champions, they went up against a side desperate to get back to form.

This is the Story of the Match from the trip to face Celtic.