Law keen to avoid family playoff

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 Motherwell 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.

"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.''