“Result against Motherwell could have significant impact in May”

The defeat at Ibrox last week would have been difficult for David Gray and his players to bear. However, the performance was an indication that things are starting to calm down on the pitch.

Even though we’re now in October, it’s hard to believe we’re only six games into the Premiership season.

And while it may not be until the turn of the year before we have a clear indication of where the clubs will be at the end of the season, it already seems that this could be a campaign that is good for the mid and lower midfield players could be extremely close at the end of the table.

That’s why all three points are crucial and games like this week’s against Motherwell at Easter Road, taking place at the end of May, will have a significant impact on potential European places next season.

Stuart Kettlewell has undoubtedly breathed life into the Motherwell side and despite having to endure a difficult period last season, he has already shown that he knows how to put a team together on the park.

After this week we face another international break. So there will be no better feeling than doing so with a win and potentially moving into the top half of the table for the first time this season.