Motherwell V Ross County at Fir Park Stadium : Match Preview

28 October 2016 17:34
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Motherwell striker Louis Moult aims to find his goalscoring rhythm

Motherwell frontman Louis Moult admits he needs to rediscover his rhythm if he is to end his scoring drought.

The Fir Park striker made a sensational return from groin injury earlier this season, scoring five goals in the space of a game and a half.

Four of those strikes came in a remarkable display against Hamilton but since then, the goals have dried up and the 24-year-old Englishman has not netted in any of the four appearances he has made since.

That 4-2 Lanarkshire derby victory on September 17 was also his team's last success and Wednesday's shambolic 3-0 defeat to Inverness saw Well slump to second bottom of the Ladbrokes Premiership.

Boss Mark McGhee could do well with his 18-goal top scorer from last season finding his best form once more.

But Moult believes one strike could be all he needs to get going again and hopes it comes against Ross County when they welcome the Staggies south on Saturday.

He said: "I had a great start after coming back of the injury. I came on for the last half hour against Ross County in Dingwall and scored then managed to get the four against Hamilton, which was just unbelievable.

"But we've had a few tough games since then and it's been stop start with all the international breaks and free weekends.

"Hopefully I can try to get a little bit of rhythm going now.

"We played Wednesday and now we're right back into it on Saturday and we need to try and get something out of this next game.

"As a striker I think it's important to get a consistent run of goals. If you look at my record my goals seem to come in chunks. I may go a couple of games without scoring but the majority of the time they all seem to come one after another.

"But I never doubt myself. I'm confident and as a striker that's the way you need to be in front of goal. I'll back myself to score on Saturday because I always think I'm going to score."

The table makes worrying reading but McGhee is refusing to panic just yet.

"It's only a couple of weeks ago since we could have gone second had we beaten Hearts," he said. "That's the nature of this league.

"So from that perspective, positions in the table and how many points you have at this point are all irrelevant."

Billy Dodds feels an overdue win for Ross County is on the way and hopes it comes against Motherwell.

The Staggies were beaten 4-0 by Celtic in Dingwall on Wednesday night to make it eight games without a victory, albeit four matches have been drawn.

Two goals in added time helped put a gloss on the scoreline for the Parkhead side and afterwards Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers described the Highlanders as one of the best teams they have played this season.

County's assistant manager is looking for a repeat of that performance against a Motherwell side who have lost their last three games and sit in second-bottom place, one point behind the visitors with a game in hand.

Dodds told Press Association Sport: "The boys played well the other night and were a bit unlucky in the last couple of games so it is coming, you can feel it coming but you have to do it.

"I was really pleased with the performance against Celtic.

"So it is the same again. If we slacken off or put in a flat performance because we used a lot of energy against Celtic then it will not go well for us against Motherwell.

"So we need to treat Motherwell the same as Celtic.

"We played against Motherwell this season and drew 1-1. It is two good teams who look as if they need that little confidence boost and if they get that they will go on.

"The league is so tight, a couple of wins and you are in the top six.

"Every time we have asked our boys to rise to the challenge they have and I don't expect any different this time.

"It is an important game for both clubs but we can't look at Motherwell.

"It is not about Motherwell, we have to do the exact same as what we did in the Celtic game and I am sure we will get a few wins soon."

County captain Paul Quinn will be assessed before the game after coming off with a hamstring strain against Celtic.


Source: PAR