Ex-Well star relishing Scottish Cup meeting
Brora Rangers proved the romance of the Scottish Cup is alive and well after knocking Hearts out of the second round last week.
But Formartine United boss Paul Lawson says his side would need to be at their peak to beat his old club Motherwell.
Highland League side Formartine set up a third round duel with the Steelmen when they beat League Two side Annan Athletic 3-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at North Lodge Park last midweek.
Midfielder Lawson, who was at Fir Park from 2013 to 2015, claims he doesn’t expect a similar shock on Saturday when Graham Alexander’s men come calling, but United are looking forward to the tie.
L aw s o n , 3 6 , s a i d : “We’ re j u s t delighted to get through. We probably should have won the game in normal time, but we’re through, so I can’t have too many complaints.
“Going into the game with Annan we knew who’s lying in wait, it was a great incentive for our lads, and it’s a tie we’re looking forward to.
“It’s just such a shame that the fans wont get in to see it. A tie like that for a club like ourselves is massive and it would have been nice for the supporters, and for the Motherwell fans it would have been a new away day, so that is a shame.
“But ultimately it’s a great reward for the players, for the hard work they’ve put in.
“Beating Motherwell would be the best result in the club’s history, without a doubt, but we’re not expecting it.
“Brora Rangers had a great result against Hearts, which shows there is still the romance of the cup, but while we’re looking forward to the game we know it’s going to be extremely difficult.
“We would have to be at our top level while Motherwell would have to be fairly off what they’re capable of to stand any chance - but you never know.
“We’re looking forward to it, and it’s a great reward for the players.”
Lawson – who has been United gaffer since 2015 – looks back on his time at Motherwell with mixed emotions because injury massively hampered his chances.
But he says the club couldn’t have been better with him.
He added: “I loved my time there, loved the people there. It’s a great club, the boys were fantastic, management was superb, and I have nothing but good things to say, but on a personal level it was a tough time for me.
“It’s not great when you’re not fit and it’s a big regret not being able to play to the best of my abilities and show the fans what I’m capable of.”