A deserved three points for County
St Johnstone midfielder David Wotherspoon attempts to break clear of the opposition at McDiarmid Park St Johnstone ................. 2 Ross County .................. 4 The temperature struggled to climb above zero on Saturday afternoon as St Johnstone’s cold home form continued.
It was a result surprising to the neutral. But many Perth fans were fearing the worst before kick-off, having already watched their side fall to McDiarmid Park defeats against Kilmarnock and Partick Thistle this term.
Ross County were fully deserving of the three points, of that there is no question, but once again the manner of the goals conceded will have infuriated manager Tommy Wright.
Perth has, for a number of years, been a difficult destination for opposition teams. That reputation’s been built on a hardto-beat mentality throughout a squad who rarely offer up free gifts, even in the Christmas run-up.
But far too much space was offered to the Highlanders at the weekend, allowing Jay McEveley, Christopher Routis, Craig Curran and Liam Boyce to all score with headers to give the visitors maximum points.
To their credit, Saints started this Premiership clash on the front foot and looked threatening in the opening 15 minutes. The final pass or finish was not forthcoming, however.
Captain Steven Anderson picked up possession in an uncharacteristically advanced position after six minutes and displayed some neat feet before having a powerful drive deflected behind for a corner.
It was a chance followed soon after by a wicked Blair Alston delivery from the right, aimed at Steven MacLean. The experienced