DEFENDER McEVELY LEAVES ROSS COUNTY

ROSS County have announced the departure of Jay McEveley after a mutual agreement to terminate his contract.

The 32-year-old defender joined the Staggies from Sheffield United on a two-year deal last summer.

Manager Jim McIntyre said: “We would like to take this opportunity to thank Jay for his services to Ross County Football Club over the last year and wish him all the best for his future career.”

While McEveley departs, new signing Billy Mckay is hoping Staggies fans will soon forget his two spells at Highland rivals Inverness.

The 28-year-old Northern Ireland striker, who signed a two-year contract after leaving Wigan on a free transfer, ended last season on loan at Caley Thistle but could not prevent them being relegated t o t he Championship.

Mckay, who first played for Inverness between 2011 and 2015, said: “I don’t know if the fans will take to me straight away or is it going to take a bit more time because of where I was before?

“But hopefully I can hit the ground running and score some goals and I am sure they will take to me.

“I don’t t hink it (the switch) is as difficult as if it would have been if I was coming (to County) straight from there.

“Obviously I have been at Wigan and other clubs in between so it just feels like I am at a new club and raring to go.”