'We're not knocked by Hibs defeat' - Docherty

Tony Docherty says Dundee will be ready for the "difficult task" of Motherwell away.

The Steelmen come into the game off the back of a battling draw at Celtic Park, while the Dee's strong run of form came to an end in a narrow 2-1 defeat to Hibs.

"We analysed it as we always do and we felt that it was a strong enough performance to take something from the game," Docherty said.

"Yes, it was a defeat but the performance was positive. In terms of shots on goal, possession and general play, I thought it was a really strong performance.

"If we maintain that level of performance then results will come off the back of that.

"There were some things we did that we could do better but normally that level of performance wins you a game. We’re not knocked by that."

Despite no wins in their last 10 games, Motherwell will take encouragement from their showing against Brendan Rodgers' side.

"Motherwell is a difficult task, particularly away from home," Docherty admits. "But we’ve had a good weeks training and we’ll be ready for it and hopefully but in a performance that will merit getting three points.

"It’s a difficult venue, they’ll play their normal style, they’re a good side. I like Stuart, he’s got a good way of working.

"They will be buoyed by the result and the performance against Celtic but we’re very motivated ourselves in trying to go down there and pick up maximum points if we put in the level of performance we’re capable of."