Stuart Kettlewell understands Hibs 'sporting integrity' gripe but Motherwell boss parks the moaning about Dundee farce

Stuart Kettlewell would understand if Hibs have 'sporting integrity' concerns after Dundee's latest call-off - but it has NO impact on him.

The Motherwell boss knows his troops must defeat Hibs at Fir Park this weekend to have any chance of gate-crashing the top six party. But they would need favours elsewhere from Aberdeen and Rangers in the rearranged Dens Park fixture next week to make it happen. The latter fixture should have been played last night only for the surface in Tayside to fall foul of the weather for the SECOND time against Philippe Clement's men and FIFTH time this term.

Hibs are reported to have held 'robust discussions' with the SPFL over their concerns after the postponement with Easter Road chiefs unhappy that the Dark Blues now have extra preparation time for their trip to Pittodrie and would also go into next week's midweek clash with Rangers knowing exactly what they need for a top half finish - if things don't go their way in the Granite City.

The Motherwell boss said: "It doesn't change my mindset in any way because the only outcome that we've got a chance in is by trying to win a game of football. No doubt you will ask questions about what comes next in terms of the split and the fact that top and bottom six might not be confirmed on Saturday, which for me seems really bizarre, something we have not seen before."

Kettlewell voiced his concerns over Dundee's surface last weekend ahead of his men pulling off a stunning comeback to defeat Tony Docherty's men 3-2. The fixture only went ahead following two pitch inspections on the day with the officials deeming it playable.

He continued: "I was incredibly vocal on Saturday and I stand by what I said and the football club overall said their piece, and