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Don Cowie believes he is right man to lead Ross County back to Premiership - after Staggies relegated in play-off against Livingston The Staggies went down 5-3 on aggregate against Livi - ending their six-year top flight stay.

Don Cowie believes he is right man to lead Ross County back to Premiership - after the Staggies suffered relegation following a 5-3 play-off defeat against Livingston.

Livingston v Ross County: Don Cowie on hitman Ronan Hale and 'getting the job done' The Staggies take on Livi at Almondvale on Thursday, in the first leg of their Premiership play-off tie.

Livingston v Ross County: Don Cowie on hitman Ronan Hale and ‘getting the job done’

Ross County 1-1 Motherwell: Don Cowie reaction and three talking points as Staggies consigned to third successive relegation play-off County needed the victory over Well in order to have any chance of avoiding 11th place - while Dundee also defeated St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park.

Ross County 1-1 Motherwell: Don Cowie reaction and three talking points as Staggies consigned to third successive relegation play-off

Ross County: Talking points from Don Cowie's press conference ahead of Dundee fixture The Staggies face a crunch fixture at Dens Park - and in his pre-match press briefing Cowie spoke of the mood among the County camp, revealing one player could return to the fold.

The latest from Don Cowie ahead of Ross County's crunch trip to Dundee on Wednesday - with one Staggies player potentially in line to make a comeback.

Will Nightingale insists it is now or never for Ross County ahead of crunch Dundee encounter The Staggies are two points adrift of 10th-placed Dundee, but only three points ahead of bottom side St Johnstone.

"Players are possibly going into their shell a bit. It doesn't really matter why - but it’s two games to go now and it’s time to stand up and be counted for."

Will Nightingale ahead of Ross County's crunch fixture against Dundee on Wednesday.

Ross County: What Don Cowie's men must do to escape relegation danger The Staggies are six points ahead of the bottom-placed Saints with three games to play, but two points adrift of Dundee in the relegation play-off.

A look through some of the permutations which are required for Ross County to avoid more relegation drama. It's all in the Staggies' own hands - starting with this weekend's trip to St Johnstone.

Analysis: How Ronan Hale has responded to Don Cowie demands to be Ross County talisman Following a spell out of the side, Hale has netted two goals in his last three games during a crucial spell for the Staggies.

Don Cowie pinpoints the change he has seen in Ronan Hale in recent weeks, which has led to the striker being recalled and quickly emerge as Ross County's beacon of goalscoring hope in their survival battle.

Ross County: Talking points from Don Cowie’s press conference ahead of St Johnstone game At his weekly press briefing, Cowie addressed the 11th-placed Staggies' six-match losing streak, and also provided an update on the latest team news.

Don Cowie provides the latest ahead of Ross County's season-defining final week of Premiership action - which begins at St Johnstone on Saturday.

- Reaction to six-match losing streak
- Chance to remove automatic relegation threat
- Latest team news

Kilmarnock 2-0 Ross County: Don Cowie reaction and three talking points as Staggies drop into relegation play-off spot The Staggies started their post-split campaign with defeat at Rugby Park - here are three things we learned.

Don Cowie's reaction and three talking points after the Staggies dropped into the relegation play-off spot - with four games remaining - following their 2-0 defeat to Kilmarnock.

QUIZ: Can you name all 34 players who featured in Ross County's 2014-15 great escape? The Staggies staged a remarkable recovery to avoid relegation a decade ago.

A decade on from Ross County's great escape, can you name all 34 players who made a first team appearance during the rollercoaster 2014-15 campaign? I don't think there has been another season of comings and goings quite like it!

In pictures: How Ross County completed the great escape in 2015 We look back at how a dramatic season in Dingwall unfolded in 30 pictures, as the Staggies secured Premiership survival 10 years ago.

The 2014-15 season was a remarkable one for Ross County - as they pulled off one of the greatest escapes in Premiership history.

A decade on, we chart the campaign from start to finish over the course of 30 pictures.

ANALYSIS: How have Ross County fared against their bottom-half rivals? The Staggies face another battle to retain their Premiership status, with five league games remaining.

A look at Ross County's record against the five teams they will be competing against after the split.

St Mirren 3-2 Ross County: Don Cowie reaction and three talking points as Staggies hit by late Paisley setback County suffered a fourth straight defeat courtesy of Roland Idowu's late goal - here are three things we learned.

St Mirren 3-2 Ross County: Don Cowie reaction and three talking points as Staggies hit by late Paisley setback

ANALYSIS: Is it time to unleash Ronan Hale as Ross County aim to end Paisley hoodoo? The Staggies are aiming to secure their first win over the Buddies in Paisley since 2015 this weekend.

A look back to how Ross County's last victory in Paisley a decade ago proved to be the springboard for Liam Boyce's Staggies career. Can Ronan Hale do something similar in the closing weeks of the campaign?

Ross County: Talking points from Don Cowie's press conference ahead of St Mirren game A round-up from Cowie's press briefing in Dingwall, which covered a number of subjects including County's survival battle - and an update on Noah Chilvers' ACL injury.

All the talking points from Don Cowie's press conference earlier today, as he looks ahead to Saturday's trip to St Mirren.

- Fine margins in last two home defeats
- Update on Noah Chilvers' ACL injury
- Where Staggies stand in Premiership survival battle

Ross County 0-1 Aberdeen: Don Cowie reaction and three Staggies talking points as Dingwall men dragged closer to Premiership danger area Shayden Morris' stunning first half goal proved the difference in the Dons' favour at Victoria Park - here are three things we learned.

Don Cowie reaction and three talking points after Ross County suffer a second successive solitary goal home loss - this time at the hands of Aberdeen.

ANALYSIS: Ross County's four strikers RATED ahead of key Premiership run-in The Staggies' campaign is finely poised and Don Cowie has the benefit of a full complement of attackers for the closing stretch. But who should play?

With Alex Samuel now fit again, Don Cowie has a full complement of forwards available for Ross County's Premiership run-in. A look here at what each option can offer in the weeks ahead.

EXPLAINED: What needs to happen over next two weekends for Ross County to still make it into Premiership top-six The Staggies are highly unlikely to finish in the Premiership top-half, but we break down the numbers required for it to happen.

Ross County’s top-six hopes could very plausibly be ended this weekend, but we break down the long sequence of results required for the Staggies to make a late charge.

Ross County: Talking points from Don Cowie's press conference ahead of Aberdeen game A round-up from Cowie's press briefing in Dingwall, with the Staggies boss providing the latest team news ahead of this weekend's visit of the Dons.

A recap of Don Cowie's press conference yesterday, ahead of Ross County's match against Aberdeen this weekend.

- Staggies boss relishing chance to make amends at home
- Defender clocks up 100th County appearance
- Latest team news

Ross County 0-1 Dundee United: Don Cowie reaction and three talking points as visitors edge close-fought encounter Ross Graham's second half header proved decisive for the visitors in Dingwall.

Three talking points, along with Don Cowie's reaction, following Ross County's defeat to Dundee United.

Ross County squad update: Trio return from international duty, and latest team news The Staggies return from the international break when they host Dundee United in the Premiership on Sunday.

The latest from the Ross County camp ahead of their return to Premiership action against Dundee United this weekend
- Trio return from international duty
- 'Great reflection of where we are'
- Defender nearing return to action

Ross County fans react to Jordan Amissah's new two-year deal Goalkeeper Amissah has signed a new deal which will keep him at Victoria Park until 2027.

Ross County fans react to today's news that Jordan Amissah will remain in Dingwall until 2027 after signing a new two-year deal.

Scott Kellacher on what Ben Brannan will offer Caley Thistle following loan switch Kellacher explained why Kilmarnock teenager Brannan was chosen as Inverness' final piece of business this term.

Scott Kellacher provides the lowdown on loanee Ben Brannan, who made his Caley Thistle debut against Montrose in the midst of an eventful weekend for the teenager.

Caley Thistle's Keith Bray insists no change following move to Dunfermline Teenager Bray joined the Pars on a four-and-a-half year deal in January, but was loaned back to Inverness for the rest of the season.

Keith Bray insists it is business as usual for him following his January transfer to Dunfermline - which saw him immediately loaned back to Caley Thistle.

Caley Thistle 1-1 Montrose: Scott Kellacher reaction as Inverness fight back to claim point Inverness had trailed following Callum Sandilands first-half opener, but a late diving header from Keith Bray rescued a point.

Scott Kellacher's reaction, after Caley Thistle came from behind to claim a 1-1 draw at home to Montrose.

Scott Kellacher happy to focus on football as talks to secure Caley Thistle future continue Inverness, who remain in administration, are currently two points adrift in the League One relegation play-off spot.

Scott Kellacher is happy being left to focus on his role as Caley Thistle head coach as talks to secure the club’s long-term future continue.

Don Cowie looking to rectify Ross County season low point while Akil Wright targets further career progress with Staggies The Staggies make the trip to bottom-placed St Johnstone in the Premiership on Wednesday night.

All the build up to a big game in Perth tonight. Don Cowie aims to rectify Ross County's last trip to McDiarmid Park, while the impressive Akil Wright reflects on his journey from English non-league football to the Scottish Premiership.

Ross County cult hero: Billy Ferries on three-stint Staggies career - and defying managers' instructions to thrill fans Winger Ferries was a firm fans favourite in three spells with the Dingwall side, between 1983 and 1999.

Billy Ferries was a firm fans favourite during his three stints at Ross County - and it's safe to say the feeling was mutual. Great to catch up with him to reflect on his time with the Staggies.

Kieran Phillips already feeling at home with Ross County Forward Phillips, who joined from Huddersfield Town in January, netted his first County goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over Dundee.

“I said to my partner the area is not massively different from where we are back home. We love it up here – and long may it continue with these results."

Kieran Phillips is embracing his new surroundings after getting off the mark for Ross County.

Don Cowie believes Akil Wright could perform anywhere for Ross County Englishman Wright has been a near ever-present for the Staggies, since joining from Stockport County last summer.

"I genuinely feel you could play him anywhere on the pitch and he would do a really good job for the team."

Don Cowie is full of praise for the impact Akil Wright has made on Ross County's side this season.