Ross Laidlaw ignoring results of Scottish Premiership rivals since Ross County last played a match as league table becomes even more congested
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Ross Laidlaw is trying to ensure that Ross County only focus on trying to pick up their next three points – not what is going on elsewhere in the Scottish Premiership.
Some sides have played multiple times since the Staggies were last in action, having the opportunity to stretch clear of the Dingwall outfit, who still sit second bottom of the league table.
The good news for County supporters is that very few of them took that chance – with Hearts in fourth place still just four points ahead of them.
Now, the Staggies have two games in hand over some of their rivals, and they can begin to close the gap and start their charge up the standings tonight at Dundee.
While the importance of three points is not lost on Laidlaw and his teammates, he insists they cannot afford to pay too much attention to what other teams have done since they last took to the pitch.
“It has felt quite a long time (since County’s last game),” Laidlaw admitted.
“We have a couple of games in hand now, and the teams around us haven’t really gained points.
“That’s the frustrating thing when the games are off. You are worried the teams around you will pick up points, and then you are chasing them. Now, there are are not many points between us and teams above.
“We are hoping we can use these games in hand and get points on the board, but we can’t just think because we’ve got games in hand we’ll be fine.
“We have to actually go out and get the points. It’s not going to be easy, they will be tough games and the next three are away from home. We know it’s going to be hard, but we are looking forward to it.”
While County have some good memories away at Dundee, they will face a different animal this time around – one under new management, and fresh off the back of a title victory in the Championship last season.
“I have seen some of their games and they have had a few draws, they have probably been unlucky not to take more points,” Laidlaw reasoned.
“They have midfield players who have looked really good, and they have experience as well. They are a Premiership side who will be positive, so it should be a good game.”
