The manager said “The players have had a couple of weeks since the last game so they’ll be fresh."
“Training has been bright and sharp so the lads are raring to go and to get back on track."
“We want to see a reaction from the last few defeats but our play has been good."
“Our offensive play has been good but we just have to make sure we close the door and don’t give away goals."
“We’ll try to play good football but it’s about winning as well. You always want to perform well and win but the most important thing is getting a result.”
With regards to Motherwell, Hartley added “Stuart has done a terrific job over the last few years but it’s difficult when you keep losing players."
“There’s not much between any of the clubs and some of us are having a rough time of it at the moment."
“But it changes quickly and Motherwell have good players, a good team and a good manager."
“With the likes of John Sutton, Henrik Ojaama and Lionel Ainsworth, they have guys who can hurt anyone."
“It has the makings of a good open game on Saturday.”