Motherwell's frustrating streak against Falkirk continued, but with high-stakes clashes against Hearts and Celtic on the horizon, the Steelmen have bigger fish to fry.

It's a head-scratcher that, of all the teams in the league, the newcomers have been our toughest test this season. Taking just one point from a possible 12 against them wasn't in the script, but credit where it's due—they've had our number in nearly every encounter. We weren't at our sharpest, but this isn't a disaster. The season's far from over, and the real battles are just beginning.

On the individual front, it's disappointing to see Tawanda Maswanhise and Elijah Just miss out on the PFA Player of the Year award. But honestly, losing out to Hearts' Claudio Braga? That's a result I can live with. Braga's been electric this campaign, and the recognition is well-deserved. Now, the focus shifts to the pitch, where Braga and his Hearts side visit Fir Park this Saturday, followed by a midweek showdown with Celtic.

It's impossible to preview these fixtures without glancing at the league table. There's a nagging guilt that if we take points off Hearts, it might hand Celtic the title—but our priority is clear: build a buffer between us and Hibs. Lucky for us, Hibs face Falkirk this weekend. A draw would be ideal, but a Hibs defeat? Even better. That would ease the pressure heading into our season finale at Easter Road.

Big occasions await, and Motherwell need to rise to the challenge. The Falkirk curse can wait—there's a title race to disrupt and a top-six spot to secure.