Ross County – Scottish Cup Finalists!

Sensational. That is the only word that can describe what I witnessed at Hampden Park on the 10th April 2010. For a team like Ross County, whom I have followed all my life, to be in the Semi-Finals of a national competition was unbelieveable in itself. To be playing a team of the stature of Celtic in the Semis was also an unimaginable dream only 16 years ago when my Grandad took me to a match at home to Arbroath in the Third Division, my first ever match, and one of our very first matches after being admitted to the Scottish Leagues from the Highland League. On that day, im sure if you asked all the fans whom attended if you think we will be in the Scottish Cup Final one day, they would have said not a hope. Yet we are. On the 15th May, we will play Dundee United for the chance to win the Scottish Cup, and also a chance to gain entry into the UEFA Europa League.

Dreams do come true. . .

Although I now live in Fife, I still follow the Staggies, going to away games when possible, as well as the odd trip to Dingwall to see my family and a home game! And of all the games I have seen, it is clear that this season’s team is the best I have seen since my first match in 1994. We have a hunger, a drive, a togetherness that I have never seen from us before. We play for each other, as a team, and not as 11 individuals. We also have a team of quality, from Mike McGovern in goals to Michael Gardyne up front. I’m just thankful that we have them all signed up on 2 year contracts, as there is no doubt other clubs will be interested in our players over the off season.

Ross County fans are living a dream, and for us to be in with a chance of going to Europe is just astounding. And we are not just living a dream like Leeds United did, and went into administration as a result. We are a club on a very tight budget, with no player on more than £400 a week, and all players earning the same level. This compared to the £65,000 a week Celtic are paying Robbie Keane, that shows you what an achievement it is for County to be where we are today. There is not doubt that we are down in history as one of the smallest teams, if not the smallest, to ever reach the Cup Final. Lets go one better and bring the trophy home to Dingwall!

MON THE STAGGIES!!