LOUIS MOULT has tasted final defeat in the grand surroundings of Wembley.

But the Motherwell striker is not prepared to let the memories of last year’s FA Trophy showpiece deter him from going one better at Scotland’s national stadium this season.

The Englishman was on the books of Wrexham when the Welsh side made it all the way to the iconic stadium last March to face unknown North Ferriby United.

Moult fired Wrexham into an early lead that day before they eventually chucked away a two goal advantage to be down 3-2 in extra-time, only for the 23-year-old to pop up with another goal to salvage a penalty shoot-out.

He would again find the back of the net only for his team to go on to lose 5-4 on spot kicks.

It is a day that Moult rarely thinks about these days. However, with a William Hill Scottish Cup fifth round tie with holders Inverness at Fir Park coming up tomorrow, he is daring to dream once more.

“I was quite lucky last season because we had quite a good run in the FA Cup and then get to Wembley in the FA Trophy,” explained the ex-Stoke City kid.

“It was something I really enjoyed and if we can do something in the Scottish Cup then it will definitely help our league position.

“Going to Wembley was everything I hoped it would be – apart from the fact we lost!

“I don’t know how we lost that game. We were one up and it ended up 2-2 and went to extra time and penalties. I scored in the shoot-out but we lost it.

“We were unlucky that day and it gave me a taste of what a final is all about and II would love to do it again.

“It was an amazing day and it would be amazing if we could get to Hampden here.”

There is great pressure on this Motherwell team to deliver a Scottish Cup. This year more than ever.

This campaign signifies the 25-year anniversary of the last time claret and amber ribbons were tied round the oldest trophy in world football as Stevie Kirk’s extra-time winner sunk Dundee United in the 1991 final.

It is a date that Moult needs no reminding of.

“We know the players that won in 1991 are legends and we are always reminded of that and so we should be,” he said.

“Every player should try to become a legend by working hard and doing their best for the football /club.

“If we could win the Scottish Cup then it would help us move into the same category.

“I’m aware of the history and it is 25 years since Motherwell won the Cup. It would be fantastic if we could do it.

“There is no point thinking that we can’t so we need to go out on Saturday and try to win the game.”

Moult also had a kind word for team-mate Lionel Ainsworth, who in the wake of Tuesday’s defeat to Partick Thistle broke down in tears during his post-match press conference.

The winger was at fault for allowing Steven Lawless to net the 90th-minute winner and didn’t attempt to hide after a grilling in the away dressing room at Firhill.

“We have railed round him. He held his hands up and said it was his fault and fair play to him,” said Moult. “It makes him a big man and it shows that he cares – we all care.

“It’s certainly not the case that we go home and we’re not bothered. It destroys us and we don’t sleep at night if we lose.

“I think it’s the same for all of us and that’s a positive. I would be worried if there was no emotions.”