Ross County F.C. facts for kids
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| Full name | Ross County Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Staggies | ||
| Founded | 1929 | ||
| Ground | Victoria Park, Dingwall | ||
| Capacity | 6,541 | ||
| Chairman | Roy MacGregor | ||
| CEO | Steven Ferguson | ||
| Manager | Don Cowie | ||
| League | Scottish Premiership | ||
| 2015–16 | Scottish Premiership, 6th | ||
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Ross County Football Club is a professional football team from Dingwall, Scotland. They are often called The Staggies. Their team colours are dark blue, red, and white.
The club currently plays in the Scottish Premiership. They earned their spot there by winning the Scottish Championship in the 2018–19 season. Ross County has won many trophies over the years. These include the Scottish Championship, Scottish Second Division, and Scottish Third Division. They have also won the Scottish Challenge Cup three times. In 2010, they made it to the Scottish Cup Final. In 2016, they won the Scottish League Cup.
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Club History
Ross County Football Club started in 1929. Before that, a local club called Dingwall Victoria United played in the North Caledonian Football League. When that club joined the Highland Football League, it changed its name to Ross County.
Early Years and League Entry
Ross County played in the Highland Football League from 1929. They won this league three times: in 1967, 1991, and 1992. The team also became known for doing well in the early rounds of the Scottish Cup. They often beat bigger league teams. A famous win was on January 8, 1994, when they beat Forfar Athletic 4–0.
Just three days later, Ross County was voted into the Scottish Football League. This was a big step for the club. The league was changing to have four levels. Ross County joined the new Division Three. Another new team, Inverness Caledonian Thistle, joined at the same time.
Climbing the Leagues
In the 1998–99 season, Ross County won the Third Division. This meant they moved up to the Second Division. They finished third there, which led to another promotion. They moved up to the First Division because the top league was getting bigger.
Ross County played in the First Division for seven seasons. Then, in 2006–07, they were moved down to the Second Division. But they quickly bounced back! They won the Second Division in 2007–08 and were promoted right back to the First Division.
Cup Success and Promotions
Ross County won their first national trophy in November 2006. They won the Scottish Challenge Cup after a penalty shootout. They reached the Challenge Cup final again in 2008 but lost this time. In April 2011, they won the Challenge Cup once more, beating Queen of the South 2–0.
A huge moment came on March 23, 2010. Ross County beat Scottish Premier League club Hibernian 2–1 in a Scottish Cup game. Then, in the semi-final on April 10, 2010, they played Celtic. In a massive upset, Ross County won 2–0 at Hampden Park! This meant they reached the Scottish Cup Final for the first time ever. Over 7,000 Ross County fans traveled to Glasgow to cheer them on. In the final on May 15, 2010, they lost 0–3 to Dundee United. More than 17,000 Ross County fans watched that game.
On April 10, 2012, Ross County secured promotion to the Scottish Premier League for the first time. They had an amazing 40-game unbeaten streak in league football. This run continued even into the Scottish Premier League. It finally ended on September 22, 2012, when they lost to St Johnstone.
The team had a big success on March 13, 2016. Ross County won their first major trophy! They beat Hibernian 2–1 in the final of the 2015–16 Scottish League Cup. After this win, the team's performance dropped, and they were moved down a league at the end of the 2017–18 season. However, they quickly returned to the Scottish Premiership. They won the 2018–19 Scottish Championship after a 4–0 win against Queen of the South on April 26, 2019.
Team Rivalry
Ross County's main rivals are Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Both teams are from the Highlands of Scotland. Their games are called the Highland derby. Even though they are rivals, the fans usually get along well. This is because many fans live and work together in the same area.
Many players have played for both Ross County and Inverness CT. This includes players like Billy Mckay and Don Cowie. It's quite common for players to "cross the bridge" (referring to the Kessock Bridge) between the two clubs.
Team Nickname and Mascot
The club's nickname is the Staggies. This comes from their badge, which shows a stag's head. A stag's head is also known as a Caberfeidh. This symbol was taken from the badge of the Seaforth Highlanders. Many local people fought and died in this army regiment during World War I.
Ross County's mascot is a stag named Rosco. His name is a fun play on the club's name.
Current Players
First Team Squad
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Players on Loan to Other Clubs
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Club Staff
Coaching Team
| Position | Name |
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| Manager | Don Cowie |
| Assistant manager | Carl Tremarco |
| First team coach & performance analyst | Paul Cowie |
| Goalkeeping coach | Scott Thomson |
| Head of recruitment | Greg Strong |
| Chief scout | Stuart Millar |
| Head of performance | Jason Moriarty |
| Physiotherapists | Beth MacIver Fiona Hogg |
| Football development director | Campbell Money |
| Academy manager | Gary Warren |
| Head of youth & academy operations | Gordon Duff |
Club Records
- First league goal scored: William D Herd in 1994 against Cowdenbeath.
- Highest attendance ever: About 8,000 fans against Rangers in the Scottish Cup on February 28, 1966.
- Highest league attendance: 6,590 fans against Celtic in the Scottish Premiership on November 18, 2017.
- Biggest win: 11–0 against St Cuthbert Wanderers in the 1993–94 Scottish Cup.
- Biggest defeat: 0–7 against Kilmarnock in the 1961–62 Scottish Cup.
- Most expensive player bought: £100,000 for Ross Draper from Inverness Caledonian Thistle on August 9, 2017.
- Most expensive player sold: Over £300,000 for Liam Boyce to Burton Albion on June 20, 2017.
Club Honours (Trophies Won)
League Titles
- First Division/Championship (Second Tier)
- Winners (2): 2011–12, 2018–19
- Second Division (Third Tier)
- Winners (1): 2007–08
- Third Division (Fourth Tier)
- Winners (1): 1998–99
- Highland Football League
- Winners (3): 1966–67, 1990–91, 1991–92
- North Caledonian Football League
- Winners (2): 1965–66, 1996–97 (Reserves team)
Cup Competitions
- Scottish League Cup:
- Winners (1): 2015–16
- Scottish Cup:
- Runners-Up (1): 2009–10
- Challenge Cup
- Winners (3): 2006–07, 2010–11, 2018–19
- Runners-up (2): 2004–05, 2008–09
- Qualifying Cup (North)
- Winners (2): 1973–74, 1993–94
- North of Scotland Cup
- Winners (6): 1929–30, 1969–70, 1971–72, 1991–92, 2006–07, 2018–19
- Highland League Cup
- Winners (4): 1949–50, 1968–69, 1978–79, 1991–92
Youth Team Success
- SPFL Development League (Under-20)
- Winners (1): 2016–17
See also
In Spanish: Ross County Football Club para niños
