Source: Team_Talk
Randolph eyes higher finish
Goalkeeper Darren Randolph is convinced Motherwell can emulate last season's success despite seeing their threadbare squad reduced further.[LNB] The Lanarkshire club have lost top goalscorer John Sutton along with Maurice Ross, Steve Jones, Francis Jeffers, Esteban Casagolda and Gavin Gunning since the Scottish Cup final defeat by Celtic.[LNB]Manager Stuart McCall quickly replaced Sutton with Michael Higdon and last week added former Sheffield United and Rotherham midfielder Nicky Law to his squad.[LNB]McCall is also hoping to bring Gunning back on loan from Blackburn and believes home-grown youngsters can provide competition for places.[LNB]And Randolph insists the first team is strong enough to aim for a repeat of last season's top-six finish in the Scottish Premier League.[LNB]The Irishman told the club's official website: "Some people are already saying they think it will be difficult for us to repeat the success of last year, but I am not so sure.[LNB]"We have retained pretty much all of the starting XI and added quality in Michael Higdon and Nicky Law.[LNB]"And although we did do well last campaign, a few of the boys still talk about certain games during the season where we should've picked up more so that shows a real hunger and desire to finish higher than sixth.[LNB]"Although we have lost a few players, we have added quality as I've said and in terms of the actual starting XI, I think we have more competition for places rather than less.[LNB]"I know the gaffer has said he will add one more then look at loans too so there are plenty of reasons to be positive."[LNB]
