Dominic Samuel hoping to help lead Ross County out of Scottish Premiership relegation zone with win over St Johnstone in Perth
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Ross County’s task this weekend is a simple one – win, and move off the bottom of the Premiership table for the first time in months.
Little by little, the Staggies have been closing the gap to the teams above them in recent weeks.
The win at Dundee drew them back into the pack, but then weeks without playing saw others move clear again.
However, results elsewhere since have gone in such a way that County know a win tomorrow at St Johnstone will see them move off the foot of the table, and out of the relegation zone altogether for at least 24 hours.
The significance, then, of three points is not lost on the squad, with Dominic Samuel saying they are well aware of the rewards that will come with victory.
“We were quite aware of that to be fair, we can see that the points are coming in,” he reasoned.
“If we’re not winning, at least we’re getting a point on the board, and we’re starting to get closer to the pack.
“Now on Saturday, we have to win to get out of the bottom, so we’re going to stick to our normal game plan and stick to what we do best and try to get the win.”
On a personal note, Samuel may just be hoping to play a first full 90 minutes for County.
Wednesday night in Paisley was a rare league start for him, and unsurprisingly he wants to kick on and become a more regular part of the starting 11.
“It was kind of frustrating, but things can change so you’ve always got to stay on point and keep working hard in training,” he said.
“When your time comes, you’ve got to make sure you take it.
“When you get on the pitch, whether that’s in the last minute or you’re starting, you’ve got to give 100 per cent.
“I’m grateful I started the game, you can’t miss out on any game you’re selected. You’ve got to be at 100 per cent at all times.
“Hopefully I showed what I can do and I can get a run with the amount of games that are coming up.”
