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Leader Live
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Jordan Amissah confident Ross County can finish the job in Premiership play-off
Ronan Hale scored a stoppage-time penalty for County to cancel out Danny Wilson's earlier opener for the Championship side at the end of the first half on the artificial surface in West Lothian. The Staggies' 23-year-old German goalkeeper believes that leveller was pivotal to their chances of tasting success in the second leg in Dingwall on Monday night. Amissah said: 'It was never going to be an easy game, but we stayed in the game, it's a tie over two legs and we've done our job. 'Ronan scores a brilliant penalty, it's never easy, those games, but we've done our job, now it's all about going back to Dingwall, on our ground and performing. 'So, very confident, we've shown in the past that we're a good team, and it's about doing that again. 'We've been a Premiership club for a reason, that's what it's about on Monday, to turn up and get the job done. 'I think over the last few games we've played very good first halves, now it's just about performing for 90 minutes and making sure we're getting the job done, the boys leaving it all out there. 'It's just about finding the moments of quality up the pitch and getting goals, and I'm sure the defence and me will do everything we can to keep the team in the tie.' It is the third successive season that Ross County have had to use the play-offs for survival, after beating Raith Rovers and Partick Thistle in previous years. Amissah, who signed from Sheffield United in December, initially on a short-term deal but who is now contracted until 2027, said: 'The boys have been talking about it, obviously. George Harmon can't stop talking about his last-minute goal against Partick. 'And obviously since I've joined, I've had a look at those play-off games, as the boys told me they've been in them the last two years. 'The fans have looked unbelievable in those games and really backed the boys, and that's what we need of them again on Monday. Be behind us, get behind us, and we will leave it all out there. 'Of course, I want to be in the Premiership, I've signed, and I want to help the team to stay there. 'I think when I signed that contract we had been on a very good run. Obviously over the last few league games we've not been getting the results, which made us be in that position we are in now. 'But I will leave it all out there and try and help the team to stay in the league.'
Press and Journal
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Press and Journal
Don Cowie highlights key area Ross County must improve in Premiership play-off return leg against Livingston
Don Cowie insists providing more ammunition for talisman Ronan Hale holds the key to Ross County navigating their Premiership play-off tie against Livingston. The Staggies' top-flight status is on the line in Dingwall tonight, with the tie locked at 1-1 following Thursday's first leg at Almondvale. Northern Irishman Hale's stoppage time penalty – his 17th goal of the season – levelled the tie after Danny Wilson's first-half goal looked like giving Livi the advantage. While Cowie was pleased he continued his fine scoring streak, which has seen him score five goals from his last seven games, the Staggies boss believes his side need to engage Hale in the game more at Victoria Park. Cowie said: 'I think we need to service Ronan Hale a lot more. You can see how confident he is, he's playing with a real freedom and he's in great form. 'In the first half hour I thought we managed to do that, and then we had a lull. 'I thought Jordan White came on and made a good impact on the game. 'We are going to have to perform collectively at a high level to come out on top against a good Livingston.' County are aiming to triumph in their third successive Premiership play-off final, having come through ties against Partick Thistle and Raith Rovers in the last two seasons. With Livi aiming to bounce back to the Premiership at the first time of asking following relegation last year, Cowie is wary of the threat posed by David Martindale's men. He added: 'Some of our players have experience, and know what it takes. 'As I said before the game, we have to earn it. In the last two years we have played Raith Rovers and Partick Thistle – who were both on great form. 'It's no different from Livingston. Maybe the difference in Livingston is they have that Premiership feel. 'It's not long since they have been out of the league, and they've got experienced Premiership players. 'That's the challenge we face.' While Hale is aiming to produce the Staggies' goalscoring threat, at the other end goalkeeper Jordan Amissah is looking to keep the back door shut. Amissah has been an impressive performer for the Staggies since joining on a free transfer in December, after leaving Sheffield United. Having established himself as first choice he has gone on to make 22 appearances, and signed a new two-year deal earlier this year. Amissah is eager to play his part in ensuring the Staggies' future lies in the top flight. Amissah said: 'We are very confident. 'We have shown it in the past that at home, we're a good team, and it's about doing that again. 'We have been a Premiership club for a reason and it's about turning up to get the job done. 'We have to be consistent for 90 minutes. 'Over the last few games we've played very good first halves so it's about doing that over the whole game. 'The boys left it all out there on Thursday. It's about getting that quality up the pitch to get goals. 'The defence and myself will do everything we can do to keep the team in the tie.'
South Wales Guardian
26-05-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Jordan Amissah confident Ross County can finish the job in Premiership play-off
Ronan Hale scored a stoppage-time penalty for County to cancel out Danny Wilson's earlier opener for the Championship side at the end of the first half on the artificial surface in West Lothian. The Staggies' 23-year-old German goalkeeper believes that leveller was pivotal to their chances of tasting success in the second leg in Dingwall on Monday night. Amissah said: 'It was never going to be an easy game, but we stayed in the game, it's a tie over two legs and we've done our job. 'Ronan scores a brilliant penalty, it's never easy, those games, but we've done our job, now it's all about going back to Dingwall, on our ground and performing. 'So, very confident, we've shown in the past that we're a good team, and it's about doing that again. 'We've been a Premiership club for a reason, that's what it's about on Monday, to turn up and get the job done. 'I think over the last few games we've played very good first halves, now it's just about performing for 90 minutes and making sure we're getting the job done, the boys leaving it all out there. 'It's just about finding the moments of quality up the pitch and getting goals, and I'm sure the defence and me will do everything we can to keep the team in the tie.' It is the third successive season that Ross County have had to use the play-offs for survival, after beating Raith Rovers and Partick Thistle in previous years. Amissah, who signed from Sheffield United in December, initially on a short-term deal but who is now contracted until 2027, said: 'The boys have been talking about it, obviously. George Harmon can't stop talking about his last-minute goal against Partick. 'And obviously since I've joined, I've had a look at those play-off games, as the boys told me they've been in them the last two years. 'The fans have looked unbelievable in those games and really backed the boys, and that's what we need of them again on Monday. Be behind us, get behind us, and we will leave it all out there. 'Of course, I want to be in the Premiership, I've signed, and I want to help the team to stay there. 'I think when I signed that contract we had been on a very good run. Obviously over the last few league games we've not been getting the results, which made us be in that position we are in now. 'But I will leave it all out there and try and help the team to stay in the league.'
North Wales Chronicle
26-05-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Jordan Amissah confident Ross County can finish the job in Premiership play-off
Ronan Hale scored a stoppage-time penalty for County to cancel out Danny Wilson's earlier opener for the Championship side at the end of the first half on the artificial surface in West Lothian. The Staggies' 23-year-old German goalkeeper believes that leveller was pivotal to their chances of tasting success in the second leg in Dingwall on Monday night. Amissah said: 'It was never going to be an easy game, but we stayed in the game, it's a tie over two legs and we've done our job. 'Ronan scores a brilliant penalty, it's never easy, those games, but we've done our job, now it's all about going back to Dingwall, on our ground and performing. 'So, very confident, we've shown in the past that we're a good team, and it's about doing that again. 'We've been a Premiership club for a reason, that's what it's about on Monday, to turn up and get the job done. 'I think over the last few games we've played very good first halves, now it's just about performing for 90 minutes and making sure we're getting the job done, the boys leaving it all out there. 'It's just about finding the moments of quality up the pitch and getting goals, and I'm sure the defence and me will do everything we can to keep the team in the tie.' It is the third successive season that Ross County have had to use the play-offs for survival, after beating Raith Rovers and Partick Thistle in previous years. Amissah, who signed from Sheffield United in December, initially on a short-term deal but who is now contracted until 2027, said: 'The boys have been talking about it, obviously. George Harmon can't stop talking about his last-minute goal against Partick. 'And obviously since I've joined, I've had a look at those play-off games, as the boys told me they've been in them the last two years. 'The fans have looked unbelievable in those games and really backed the boys, and that's what we need of them again on Monday. Be behind us, get behind us, and we will leave it all out there. 'Of course, I want to be in the Premiership, I've signed, and I want to help the team to stay there. 'I think when I signed that contract we had been on a very good run. Obviously over the last few league games we've not been getting the results, which made us be in that position we are in now. 'But I will leave it all out there and try and help the team to stay in the league.'
Glasgow Times
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Jordan Amissah confident Ross County can finish the job in Premiership play-off
Ronan Hale scored a stoppage-time penalty for County to cancel out Danny Wilson's earlier opener for the Championship side at the end of the first half on the artificial surface in West Lothian. The Staggies' 23-year-old German goalkeeper believes that leveller was pivotal to their chances of tasting success in the second leg in Dingwall on Monday night. Amissah said: 'It was never going to be an easy game, but we stayed in the game, it's a tie over two legs and we've done our job. 'Ronan scores a brilliant penalty, it's never easy, those games, but we've done our job, now it's all about going back to Dingwall, on our ground and performing. 'So, very confident, we've shown in the past that we're a good team, and it's about doing that again. 'We've been a Premiership club for a reason, that's what it's about on Monday, to turn up and get the job done. 'I think over the last few games we've played very good first halves, now it's just about performing for 90 minutes and making sure we're getting the job done, the boys leaving it all out there. 'It's just about finding the moments of quality up the pitch and getting goals, and I'm sure the defence and me will do everything we can to keep the team in the tie.' It is the third successive season that Ross County have had to use the play-offs for survival, after beating Raith Rovers and Partick Thistle in previous years. Amissah, who signed from Sheffield United in December, initially on a short-term deal but who is now contracted until 2027, said: 'The boys have been talking about it, obviously. George Harmon can't stop talking about his last-minute goal against Partick. 'And obviously since I've joined, I've had a look at those play-off games, as the boys told me they've been in them the last two years. 'The fans have looked unbelievable in those games and really backed the boys, and that's what we need of them again on Monday. Be behind us, get behind us, and we will leave it all out there. 'Of course, I want to be in the Premiership, I've signed, and I want to help the team to stay there. 'I think when I signed that contract we had been on a very good run. Obviously over the last few league games we've not been getting the results, which made us be in that position we are in now. 'But I will leave it all out there and try and help the team to stay in the league.'
