Paul McGinn’s delight at Motherwell finally ending his winless Premiership run was tempered by disappointment that the win came too late to keep Steven Hammell in the job.
The 2-1 triumph over St Mirren was Motherwell’s first Premiership win in 12 games – and their first win at home since August – and put them ninth in the table.
But McGinn felt for Hammell after the Fir Park legend was sacked following last weekend’s Scottish Cup defeat to Raith Rovers.
“It was really tough,” said the full-back. “You’re going to have trouble meeting a more likeable guy than the manager. It’s just very difficult for him.
“We should have won games, we beat teams and we didn’t get there. Only this friction of the green was not there.
“It shows it was a great run from Max [Johnston], but I think it’s a bit of luck for his goal. I don’t remember getting anything like that under the old manager. Football can be like that sometimes, it’s cruel. I definitely feel for him.”
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