‘Can the county get off to a good start with a run of games to go?’

In early September, if you had offered Ross County fans five points from their next four matches, most of them would have gladly accepted the offer.

The Staggies’ performances in the four matches were impressive and showed different characteristics.

The win over Dundee showed a clinical edge in front of goal and the late comeback against St Johnstone to draw 3-3 showed they are a team that will put pressure on their opponents until the final whistle.

Although Don Cowie’s side dropped points from winning positions late in the game against Hearts and Celtic respectively, they showed defensive stability throughout the match which almost saw them pick up more points.

So how do County build on the momentum gained before the international break and continue to progress through the season?

The Staggies face trips up the A9 to face St Johnstone, St Mirren and Dundee United before the next international break. They will also welcome Kilmarnock and Hibernian to Dingwall between trips to Perth and Paisley.

On paper, it looks like a rather gentle series of accessories. County’s home form since Don Cowie took over in February is well documented, so they will see matches against Kilmarnock and Hibernian as a good opportunity to pick up points.

Away from home, most County fans would be happy with any kind of positive result away to St Mirren or Dundee United. I don’t think there will be much between County and either side, so both matches could be quite close.

The biggest game of the five in terms of importance is this weekend’s trip to McDiarmid Park to face St Johnstone. Games between the two teams look vitally important after the end of last season, and a win for County would leave them 6 points clear of the Perth team.

Points gained in the next five matches could shape County’s season. If they get a good score, they could start to climb the table, instead of fighting at the bottom, as in previous seasons.

Ross Morren can be found at The County Corner, external