Law targets improvement for Well
Motherwell right-back Josh Law is determined to ensure his team do not get dragged into the predicament that caused some awkward family moments in May and June.
Law went head to head with older brother Nicky in Motherwell's play-off games with Rangers days before the former Well midfielder was best man at his wedding.
A 6-1 triumph for the Steelmen meant it was a good summer all round for the former Alfreton Town player but Motherwell are keen to avoid a similar scenario this season.
When asked how the pair dealt with the situation, the Motherwell player said: "I think it was less said about it the better. My eldest brother had a little bit of a joke about it when he spoke at the wedding so it cleared the air.
"We were relieved to get the games over with but it was always going to be disappointing for one of us and thankfully it wasn't for me, to be honest.
"It kept the club I'm playing at in this division, which was the aim. Obviously he was massively disappointed not to get his club up but I'm sure this season they will be bouncing back strong and going for it themselves.
"But it was just football and I was pleased to come out on top."
Law added: "We don't want to get in that situation again and quite frankly we shouldn't with the squad we have got. We will be looking to push more for the top half than worrying about the bottom."
Motherwell started the Ladbrokes Premiership season with victory at Inverness but have since lost to both Dundee United and Hearts and Law wants to reverse their fortunes against Aberdeen at Fir Park.
"We maybe got outbattled a little bit on Wednesday, which wasn't like us, and you have to say Hearts deserved the win on the night," he said.
"We don't want to be in that situation again so we have to go out and get in amongst it and make sure we get the points."
Wes Fletcher will again miss out for Motherwell with the ankle injury which forced him out of Wednesday's defeat by Hearts.
Stephen Pearson has undergone knee surgery while Craig Reid is yet to return from a knee problem.
Winger Jonny Hayes feels Aberdeen's early-season form could make all the difference as they aim to improve on last season.
Aberdeen pushed Celtic until the final quarter of the season despite only taking six points from their first five games last term.
They have the same total after two games this year and are looking to take that improvement all the way.
Hayes said: "Obviously a couple of league wins to start off with is always nice. We are a few points up on where we were last year and if we can just keep that going for the rest of the season then obviously we will have a better season.
"It's a tough ask but we have started well and you can't ask for more so far."
Motherwell have lost to Dundee United and Hearts in the past week but Hayes is not taking them lightly.
"They look a little bit revitalised compared to last year," the Irish winger said. "Last year by Motherwell's standards wasn't great but they have signed some good players and they had a big result up at Inverness.
"There's usually only the odd goal between ourselves and Motherwell so it will be a tough game. It's a tough ask to keep the run going but we will go down there confident after two wins."
Peter Pawlett again misses out for Aberdeen after going over on his ankle, while defender Mark Reynolds remains sidelined after shoulder surgery.
Source: PA
