The Press and Journal (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
Boss seeking result to send Staggies on a run
Ross County manager Stuart Kettlewell hopes the Staggies can approach the festive period with a spring in their step by putting together a strong run in the coming weeks.
The Staggies return to Premiership action when they host Hibernian today, having faced Montrose and Arbroath in the Betfred Cup within the last fortnight.
County then face trips to Mother well and Dundee United, as well as a home match against Livingston, before they complete their League Cup section next month.
Kettlewell feels it is an important period for his side, who are eighth in the league at present.
He said: “We have had a tough run of fixtures. I think it’ s massively important we jump in with both feet into this next run of league fixtures and am ass as many points as we possibly can.
“That will then dictate where our focus becomes over that Christmas period, whether it becomes desperation for points or we’re brimming with confidence.
“I’m not any more anxious or determined to get points now than I was at the start of the season, or what I will be towards the end. It’s just about setting that standard and trying to get points on the board.”
Hibs are looking to build on a fine start to the campaign when the y make the trip to Dingwall, with Jack Ross’ men sitting two points clear in third spot after 10 games.
Kettlewell added: “From the games I have watched they have quite a steely determination about them.”
County go into the match boosted by a 2-1 Betfred Cup victory over Arbroath, in which the Staggies came from behind to defeat the Championship outfit.