Football

A Black Isle girl has “achieved her dream” with a football scholarship, that will see her be mentored by her “all-time favourite footballer”.

Neither man is sticking around for the Staggies’ bid to return to the Premiership at the first time of asking.

The 22-year-old insists the Borough Briggs outfit are channelling last season’s play-off disappointment into a determination to push for the title.

Signing for club was a no-brainer.

Ross County have returned for pre-season with a new-look management team, with a former coach admitting it is raw to no longer be with the club.

A much-rumoured signing has been completed in Dingwall, completing County’s high-priority summer business.

Former Motherwell player believed to be heading back to Scotland.

He is the fifth signing for the Staggies.

The Staggies chairman has described the emotional impact of the club’s relegation from the Premiership, and why it hurt more than previous setbacks.

The league fixtures for the upcoming campaign have been released.

The 21-year-old featured against Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup last season.

Roy MacGregor has sent out a stark warning to any club thinking they might be able to buy Ross County’s players cheap this summer.

Roy MacGregor has discussed the decision to keep Don Cowie in his role despite relegation for the first time.

Steven Ferguson, who was co-manager last time County were in the Championship, believes top flight football is crucial for the Highlands as a whole.

Both men made their senior breakthroughs last season, and will now continue to ply their trade in Dingwall.

He is also the second player to make the move from Dundee United to Dingwall this summer.

The final took place at Spain Park, home to Highland League outfit Banks O’Dee.

The midfielder moved into his testimonial year when signing a new contract in 2022, but will finally see a match mark the occasion.

Four of the players to leave Dingwall on loan last season remain under contract, and will be returning to the club for pre-season.

He left Dingwall at 17, but has now returned as a Scotland international.