KAIYNE: EURO RACE IS CRAZY
‘Well star can’t believe side are still in the fight
Kaiyne Woolery knows Motherwell’s trip to Ross County could be a big one in deciding who finishes where in the Premiership – but it won’t define the Steelmen’s campaign.
The former Tranmere Rovers forward played 80 minutes of their 1-0 defeat to Dundee United on Saturday, as their hopes of finishing fourth took a dent.
Graham Alexander’s side are on a rotten run of form despite clinching a top six spot this season, having won just once in their last 15 league games ahead of a long trip north on Saturday.
But while four points off United in fourth with three games to go, they travel to Dingwall just a point behind County in fifth, this term’s final Europa Conference League qualifier spot.
It’s a big carrot for the Fir Park club according to Woolery, but things aren’t falling for them at this moment. It’s up to him and his teammates to change that though in pursuit of Euro glory.
He said: “Of course the defeat disappointing. We had a couple of chances to score some goals. It’s frustrating on that part but I thought overall we played well.
“I had one off the bar that I should have kept low and then there were two times where I nearly nicked it off the goalkeeper. We hit the post and missed a header at the end.
“We j ust couldn’t take advantage. Their chance wasn’t even really a chance. It’s a shot that has been blocked and unfortunately it dips into the net.
“Everything seems to be going for other teams but only we can change things. We are getting into good areas.
“We had good deliveries into the box and deliveries from setpieces and things, especially in the final 10 minutes.
“Ross Tierney got on the half-turn a lot and he had a few chances. He was positive on the ball and a delight to play with. It’s just that final contact we need more than anything.”
The 27-year-old doesn’t want to put too much pressure on ‘Well’s Highland encounter, as they still have Hearts at home and Celtic away to follow.
But given their recent form, he’s aware any points on the board will do at this stage.
Woolery added: “If you think of our form, to still be a point off fifth and potentially getting a spot in Europe, it’s crazy. So each week we believe we can still do it.
“I wouldn’t say it’s a season defining game as the one after that is winnable as well. We are only a point off it so hopefully we can pick up a win.”