Ross County confirm midfielder Blair Spittal to leave club when contract expires this summer
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Ross County have confirmed that influential midfielder Blair Spittal will leave the club this summer.
The former Dundee United and Partick Thistle set-piece specialist's contract expires in a few weeks, and now he has confirmed he will be departing Dingwall three years after signing.
Then, County had just returned to the Premiership under the stewardship of Stuart Kettlewell and Steven Ferguson, and Spittal has gone on to make 72 appearances with 12 goals – including on the final day of the season against Dundee United – to his name.
Spittal also wore the captain's armband for a period at the start of this season under new boss Malky Mackay, who praised his professionalism.
“I am really proud to have represented Ross County," Spittal told the club's website.
"The club has been very good for me, and I want to thank the manager and coaching staff, the players, the club staff and the fans for making my time so successful.
“To play in the Ross County shirt 72 times is special for me and my family and I can’t thank everybody enough as I move on to a new chapter.
"Finally, to our fans, this year you have been tremendous for the club.
"That afternoon at Pittodrie is a memory that will always be with me, and we were all there and in it together, achieving the clubs first top six finish in six years. I wish the club and supporters all very the best.”
Manager Malky Mackay added: "Blair has been a top professional for me this season. He has been at the club for three years and in each season has contributed considerably to where we stand today.
“I would like to extend my thanks to Blair for his services on behalf of my coaching staff and the football club and wish him all the very best going forward.”
