Ross County captain Keith Watson says European nights are something else
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KEITH Watson says Ross County are determined to create history by playing in European competition for the first time.
The Staggies remain on course for Europe after their 0–0 draw against Hearts on Saturday kept them in fifth place in the Premiership.
That would be good enough to qualify for the final Europa Conference place which would see them enter the second qualifying round.
Finishing in fourth place would see Ross County enter the third qualifying round of the Europa Conference.
Captain Watson has had previous experience of playing in Europe with Dundee United during his nine years at the club.
During his time at Tannadice, United qualified for the Europa League three times, losing to AEK Athens, Slask Wroclaw and Dynamo Moscow between 2010 and 2012.
Watson says personally having another crack at Europe would be a great way of giving something back to the club.
“It would be a great achievement, I have played in Europe at Dundee United, and a crowd on a European night is something else,” he said.
“It would be great to do that at Ross County for the first time.
“We have three games to go and we need to put in as much effort as we have against Celtic and Hearts.
“If we do that, we won’t be far away.
“Our form has been excellent as we have had good results, we fancy our chances at home against anyone and winning the games that we are looking for.”
Watson was content with the point against Hearts at Tynecastle on Saturday.
While only one point, he says it could prove vital.
“It was a good point it was always going to be a difficult game, they’re a third placed team and in a cup final,” said Watson.
“Not many teams come here and keep a clean sheet and take a point.
“There were a lot bodies on the line that could be vital at the end of the season.”
