Recent record aside, Wright prepares for tough tie in Dingwall

St Johnstone boss Tommy Wright expects a tough game against Ross County despite his side’s recent record at Dingwall.

Saints have won their last four trips to Victoria Park and take on Owen Coyle’s side who are without a win in seven outings. It is a run that has taken the Staggies to the bottom of the Ladbrokes Premiership, and while Wright acknowledges his side’s record there and an impressive run on the road this season, he expects a tough clash.

“It’s been a happy hunting ground for us in the last few years, but it’s one of those difficult grounds to go to and teams seems to struggle there against them.”

Despite County’s recent slump, Wright praised Coyle and is pleased to see managers such as him, Steve Clarke and Craig Levein return to the Scottish top flight.

The Saints boss, whose side drew 0-0 with Hearts on Saturday but dropped out of the top six, said: “He (Coyle) is an experienced manager and enthusiastic, so he won’t let the players get down.

“They’ve been a little bit unlucky and he will be looking to get back to winning ways, particularly at home, but he’s been at the top level.”