Welcome back to Dingwall, where season three has begun with a sense of quiet purpose. Six games in, Ross County sit top of Division One, five wins from six laying solid foundations for what we hope will be another step forward. The goals are coming, the defence looks settled, and there’s a reassuring rhythm to the early weeks that suggests this side knows what it’s about. Ayr and Airdrie will have their say, of course, but for now there’s momentum, belief, and the faint sense that three promotions in a row might not be a foolish thing to imagine.

With options thin on the left, Benny Charles arrived on loan from Everton to cover the injury crisis. At 22, he’s fit, willing, and reliable enough to do a job. No drama, no promises — just a solid short-term fix to keep things moving.

A frustrating afternoon at Victoria Park, as Ross County were held to a dull 1–1 draw by Clyde. Few chances, little rhythm, and a game that never really got going. Sometimes you take the point and move on.

Another draw, this time away at Raith Rovers, with neither side able to pull clear. Arsenal loanee Webber got on the scoresheet, continuing a useful run of contributions from my lesser lights. Not spectacular, but a decent enough point on the road.

A comfortable home win over St Mirren, backed by a healthy crowd at Victoria Park. Adams’ return in midfield added a bit of control, and the game was never really in doubt.

Hamilton arrived bottom of the table and left exactly where they started, as Connelly put on a performance that felt almost unfair. Three goals, a touch of swagger, and suddenly it was hard not to think this was his moment, his chance to stand centre stage and remind everyone who runs the show. Comfortable, confident, and with the scoreline doing the singing for us.

Kevin Geraghty, a Brian McClair regen who never quite found the space to make his mark here, heads south to Sunderland. A million pounds in the bank softens the farewell, and the sense that this is probably better for everyone involved. Not every promising youngster becomes a first-team regular, but some still leave a useful legacy.

The unbeaten run came to an end at Airdrie, undone by a poor first half that left too much to recover. A better showing after the break made it respectable, but the damage was already done.

A comfortable home win over a decent Dundee side, with County in control throughout. Another solid performance that quickly put the previous week behind us.

A tight game at Somerset Park, decided by fine margins and just enough going Ayr’s way. Elliott kept things interesting, but second place felt very keen to stay that way. One of those afternoons where you’re not far off — just far enough.

A first Division One Manager of the Month award, and one that felt earned. Still five points clear at the top, with enough consistency to make it count.

A valuable win away at Motherwell, and one that carried a bit more weight than most. After a brief dip in form, this felt like a chance to steady things again, and the side took it well. Not flashy, but controlled, and exactly the sort of result that can nudge a season back in the right direction.

A comfortable home win over Morton, with Connelly bringing up his 20th goal of the season in the process. With Agu and Rogers back involved, there was a sense of things clicking again, and the game was handled with minimum fuss.

Clyde made life difficult for themselves early on, losing their goalkeeper inside four minutes. From there, Ross County kept their composure and made the advantage count, seeing the game out comfortably. One of those afternoons where everything lines up and you take the points without too much fuss.

With Trevor Steven and Connelly both missing, fluency was in short supply. A late equaliser spared us in front of nearly 5,000 at Victoria Park, Notman stepping in at the last to rescue a point.

Connelly barely had time to settle before he was gone again, though not before winning a penalty. If anything, it seemed to spark something, as Ross County responded with a flurry of goals and ran riot at Love Street.

A comfortable win away at Hamilton, with the points never really in doubt. Adams picking up an injury was the only sour note on an otherwise routine afternoon.

A second straight defeat to Airdrie, and another long afternoon that never really came together. By full time the scoreline felt heavy enough; the long road back north only gave it more time to sink in.

Another defeat, this time at Dens Park, as the run continued to stutter. Connelly kept us in it, but without Steven and Adams the side lacked its usual balance. It’s starting to feel like we just need a few familiar faces back to steady things again.

A point at home to second-placed Ayr felt like something to cling to as the year turned. Abou’s goal kept us level, and being undone by Sritong-In — one of my all-time favourite bargain finds — only added to the familiarity of it all. Not much, perhaps, but enough for now.

Fourteen games remain, and Ross County still hold a seven-point lead at the summit. The cushion is there, but it no longer feels quite as comfortable, the chasing pack beginning to sense an opening. It might be time to add a little help and make sure the finish matches the start.

Join us next time to see if  we can make it three straight promotions.

Up the Ross!