Midfielder determined to avoid Ross County hitting rock bottom tonight
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JORDAN Tillson says Ross County know the magnitude of tonight's clash with Dundee United knowing defeat could send them to the bottom of the Premiership.
The Staggies are in 11th place, only two points above Dundee United at the bottom as they head to Tannadice.
Victory could lift them above Kilmarnock, who are one point ahead in 10th as they face Aberdeen at Rugby Park tonight.
Tillson says they are aware that they must avoid defeat, but are going into the match with the same mindset as any other.
“The magnitude of the game is obvious, but we still prepare as we do for any other game," he said.
“We are in a good place, as the performances have been good recently.
"I know we haven’t picked up the results in the last couple of games, but even before the break we were performing well.
“It’s a good opportunity to carry that level of performance into this game, and hopefully we can get a result.
“I think everyone who was at those two games could see the progression of the team from the start of the season."
Tillson also says Ross County are starting to look like a team capable of achieving positive results.
The Staggies made 10 signings during the summer and despite a disappointing start, Tillson is confident they can turn things around.
“Everyone is gelling a lot more, and I think they really understand what the manager wants from them.
“The performances that have been put in over the last few months have been really key to us kicking on in this league.
“We know the pressure ourselves. There are a lot of lads who have been here for a long period of time now, especially under the manager.
“Everyone knows what is required for this game. There is going to be a level of performance needed to get the result, and everyone is going to have to be at their A game."
Tillson says he is full of respect for Dundee United, but is confident they can take all three points tonight.
“They have always been quite close games. It’s a tough place to play at Tannadice, it’s a great atmosphere there.
“It’s going to be a tough game, but I think we have to go there with every confidence we can get a result.
“They have got a really good attacking line-up, some experienced players there who have played down in England and the highest standard in Scotland.
“We will respect them going into it, but we have to put our stamp on that game.
“Last season we had a really good kick-on from the winter break, it came at the right time for us.
“We need to knuckle down now and get our results, and I think everyone knows that at the club.”
