By Paul Marshall
September 12 2003

Motherwell travel to Easter Road on Saturday to face Hibernian who's confidence is high after a derby win over Hearts and pushing Rangers all the way at Ibrox. Terry Butcher will have the services of midfielder Stephen Pearson who had his red card against Partick Thistle reduced to a caution.


Motherwell who will be minus the services of tops goalscorer James McFadden after his move to Everton will be relying on the scoring touch of Alex Burns coming back. But Terry has been praising young striker David Clarkson and urging him to take his chance to become the next big star at Fir Park ,


Terry told iclanarkshire " People forget how young David is because he's an established part of our team now. He's only 17 yet has played 30 or 40 first team games. "


" That's a phenomenal record for someone so young. James was actually older when he broke through so David's development may also be really good for the club. "


Terry also added that he's excited about signing Jason Dair who had been freed from Dunfermline " We've signed Jason until June and he will be a good addition to our squad as he can play pretty much anywhere. You need that when you're part of this squad! "


" He has good SPL experience and I'm quite excited because he's a good player with a right good shot. "


Hibernian manager Bobby Williamson has a full strength side to face Motherwell but will be minus the support of the fan who ran on to the pitch to confront referee Stuart Dougal during the Edinburgh derby, he's been handed a life ban from Easter Road ( lucky guy ).


Hibs results so far

Dundee Utd 2 - 1

Hearts 1 - 0

Rangers 2 - 5

Aberdeen 1 - 1


Pride of Lanarkshire Prediction

Hibernian 1 - 2 Motherwell