Hampden motivation 'massive' for Motherwell - Balmer

Motherwell defender Kofi Balmer says the opportunity to play at Hampden is a "massive" driving force for players in the Scottish Cup.

Balmer, 24, played in November's League Cup semi-final defeat by Rangers at the national stadium and also has experience in the latter rounds of knockout competitions in Northern Ireland.

He lost both the League Cup and Irish Cup finals with Ballymena, but is targeting Scottish Cup success when Motherwell face St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park in the fourth round on Saturday.

"For the younger players, me included, you never really get the opportunity often," he said.

"If you get the opportunity to play at Hampden, it's massive. Just having that sort of motivation, that's where you could end up if you get through the rounds.

"Obviously, we're not looking that far ahead now, we'll take it as a game as it comes.

"But just having that in the back of your head, that's where you could end up playing, it's massive, it's great motivation for everyone on the team."