Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes talking points after dramatic fightback at Motherwell

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There was plenty of pre-Christmas drama last night as Kilmarnock fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Motherwell at Fir Park.Kevin van Veen opened the scoring for the Steelmen who doubled their advantage through Callum Slattery after Killie skipper Alan Power was sent-off.But an own goal from Paul McGinn and a glorious long-range effort from supersub Liam Polworth rescued an unlikely Premiership point for the East Ayrshire side.Killie jumped out of the Premiership relegation zone for Christmas and there was much for manager Derek McInnes to chew over ahead of his Christmas dinner when he faced the media.Thoughts on a quite dramatic evening...“It was one team with a poor home record and one team with a poor away record.

It was almost [a case of] sussing each other out.“We felt we would get the benefit of the front two being in the opposition half but it never really worked the way we wanted.

We huffed and puffed a wee bit.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.“We lost more of the midfield battle and it allowed them to play forward passes.

The [first] goal was ridiculous to lose from our point of view. We’ve knocked off from a throw-in and a simple ball into the box and they’ve scored.“I think we should have done better for the second goal and I’m angry at that type of goal we lose.