Irn Bru SFL Team of Season goes to Ross County #staggies #derekadamsbarmyarmy #phenomenalseason
The Dingwall club better invest on a larger trophy cabinet as the prizes keep arriving at Victoria Park following the side’s stunning Division One title success.
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Ross County's manager Derek Adams has been voted the PFA's Manager of the year at their awards ceremony.
Derek Adams was nominated along with Celtic's manager Neil Lennon and Motherwell's manager Stuart McCall.
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Ross County have released season ticket information for next season SPL campaign.
Obviously with stepping up to the SPL there is a slight increase in the prices, but these prices are set to be the lowest available in the SPL for next season.
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BATTLING Ross County had to come from behind three times to set the seal on a near-perfect record-breaking season.
It was the perfect send-off too for Staggies’ departing striker, Michael Gardyne, who bagged a brace in a 5-3 victory away to Queen of the South.
Keeping the best till last is a very apt saying for this game. Not only was the game one of the better games I have seen this season, but the fifth goal by Kurtis Byrne was one of the best of the season.
Queen of South 3-5 Ross County: County look every inch the champions
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Irn Bru SFL Team of Season goes to Ross County #staggies #derekadamsbarmyarmy #phenomenalseason
Ross County claimed four prizes at the Irn Bru SFL awards.
ROSS County netted a phenomenal FOUR awards at Wednesday night’s Irn Bru Scottish Football League awards.
The Dingwall club better invest on a larger trophy cabinet as the prizes keep arriving at Victoria Park following the side’s stunning Division One title success.
County, who lost just one game all season, won the league with a 24-point gap over Dundee and comfortably won their place in the SPL for next term.
This was fully recognised at the awards evening held by the sponsors as Derek Adams won manager-of-the-year, County clinched the team-of-the-year prize, the 34-game unbeaten run earned the side the achievement of the season gong, while First Division top scorer, Colin McMenamin landed the player-of-the-year prize for his 20 goals, which helped fire County to glory.
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Highlights from Saturday's win over Queen of the South - Sheep Conga included (Via QoS tv) http://t.co/823MQaaC
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Ross County's manager Derek Adams has been voted the PFA's Manager of the year at their awards ceremony.Derek Adams was nominated along with Celtic's manager Neil Lennon and Motherwell's manager Stuart McCall. But after receiving the majority of the votes from his fellow professionals Adams was named Manager of the Year.
Not only did Derek Adams lead the Ross County team to the first division championship and only suffering one defeat along the way, he did this with a team of players on which he didn't pay a single penny in transfer fees for.
However the First Division Player of the Year award didn't go in the way of the County players Michael Gardyne and Grant Munro who were both short listed for the award, as Falkirk's striker Farid El Alagui collected the award - unconfirmed reports are that El Alagui had to ask Grant Munro to let him out of his pocket so he could collect the award though!
Other awards from the evening were
SPL Player of the Year - Charlie Mulgrew (Celtic)
SPL Young Player of the Year - James Forrest (Celtic)
2nd Division Player of the Year - John Robertson (Cowdenbeath)
3rd Division Player of the Year - Stevie May (Alloa)
So @kurtisbyrne101 scored County's first and last league goals this season. #staggies
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Derek Adams named Manager of the Year! #Welldeserved
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Great way to finish an unbelievable season. That's why we are champions!!! Long ball team, what a lot of bollocks!!! #Staggies #champions
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Thanks for all the msgs,its been an amazing season.Fans and players have been awesome and great way to finish yesterday #champions #staggies
— Paul Lawson (@laws35)
Last game 2 day wat a class season,boys have been unreal fans have been brilliant aswel #staggies
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Ross County have released season ticket information for next season SPL campaign.
Obviously with stepping up to the SPL there is a slight increase in the prices, but these prices are set to be the lowest available in the SPL for next season.Purchasing a season ticket offers three matches free of charge compared to buying individual match tickets (based on 18 home league games). This means that not only will you be guaranteed your place at Victoria Park for the eagerly anticipated games against Old Firm and the Highland Derby, but you won't have to pay for the privilege - and of course that is before you take into the small premium which will be added to the standard ticket prices for these 'premium' fixtures. It County's way of ensuring that the fans who attend the bigger fixtures help to subsidise those who attend week in week out.
The club have also continued their support in attracting new young fans, with one child under 12 years old being able to get a season ticket when their parent or guardian purchase a full adults season ticket.
Prices are as follows
East / West Stand
£360 - Adult
£210 - Over 65's / Student / Under 18's
£80 - Under 16's
£0 - Under 12's (See Special Offer note*)Jailend (South) Stand
£300 - Adult
£165 - Over 65's / Student / Under 18's
£80 - Under 16's
£0 - Under 12's (See Special Offer note*)* Special Offer for a free child ticket is valid for the first child under 12 years old (at 31.12.12) whose parent or gurdian purchase a full adult season ticket at the same time.
For the avoidance of doubt, to qualify for any of the reduced prices you must meet any age related qualification on 31/12/2012). Students must be in full time education, and will be required to show a valid Student ID at the time of purchase. Juveniles may be required to show proof of age.
County are also offering payment plans where you can pay for your season ticket in 2, 3 or 4 installments at no extra charge. The club have also teamed up with 'Zebra Finance' where fans can choose to spread the cost over 10 monthly payments - Full details available from the club.The Board of Directors have also agreed to a new release of debenture seats in order to raise capital to help with the stadium improvements. By paying up front for the cost of 4 seasons, you will not only avoid any future price increases but will also receive your 5th season completely free. These debenture seats are available for Adult and Over 65's in all areas of the ground.
County will hold the record for a 24 point gap for at least a year now, as with Celtic's defeat today, they can no longer beat it. #Staggies
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Division One champions Ross County ended a wonderful season in style with a thrilling win at relegated Queen of the South.
Daniel Carmichael put the hosts ahead after 10 minutes when he found the back of the net with a 25-yard strike.
Stuart Kettlewell headed Michael Gardyne's cross into the bottom corner just a minute later to level.
With Allan Johnston in charge for the first time, the hosts were back in front four minutes later after Sam Parkin rose to head home Carmichael's corner.
Six minutes before half-time, Dundee United-bound Gardyne tucked away an equaliser from the edge of the penalty area.
Gavin Reilly regained the lead for the Doonhamers with a neat finish after 53 minutes before Colin McMenamin brought the Staggies back level for the third time.
Gardyne then smashed home Gary Miller's cross with 13 minutes remaining before Kurtis Byrne came off the bench to secure the victory in stoppage time.
Queen of the South: Robinson, McGuffie, Potter, Black, Holt (Smylie 82), Carmichael, McKenna, McLaughlin (McShane 85), Orsi (Alan Reid 82), Parkin, Reilly. Subs Not Used: Atkinson, Degnan.
Booked: Black, McKenna. Goals: Carmichael 10, Parkin 15, Reilly 53.
Ross County: Fraser, Miller, Boyd, Munro, Morrison, Lawson, Brittain, Kettlewell, Gardyne (Byrne 83), Vigurs (Quinn 78), McMenamin (Corcoran 85). Subs Not Used: Malin, Craig.
Booked: Gardyne. Goals: Kettlewell 11, Gardyne 39, McMenamin 57, Gardyne 77, Byrne 90.
Att: 1,323
Ref: David Somers
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BATTLING Ross County had to come from behind three times to set the seal on a near-perfect record-breaking season.
It was the perfect send-off too for Staggies’ departing striker, Michael Gardyne, who bagged a brace in a 5-3 victory away to Queen of the South.
Queen of the South 3-5 Ross County
Irn-Bru Division One
Palmerston Park, Dumfries
Sat. 5th May 2012Keeping the best till last is a very apt saying for this game. Not only was the game one of the better games I have seen this season, but the fifth goal by Kurtis Byrne was one of the best of the season.
County fielded a similar team to last week, although Grant Munro regained his place in the center of the defence.
A healthy away support of 211 took their place in the 1,300 strong crowd - and with it being the last game of the season their was the now usual fancy dress but quite a few.
The game went from end to end in the opening period, but it was Queen of the South who were to draw first blood after 10 minute, when Danny Carmichael fired the ball low into the far corner of the net just beyond the reach of Michael Fraser.
However the lead only lasted a minute, as County raced up the other end of the pitch and Stuart kettlewell rose unmarked inside the penalty area to head the ball into the net.But a further four minutes later Queens regained the lead, this time Sam Parkin out jumped Grant Munro to head the ball past Fraser.
Played raged from end to end in the first half, and both teams had further chances to score, but it was County who were to get the next goal, six minutes before half time, this time Michael Gardyne raced through on goal and with the Queens keeper advancing, Gardyne simply chipped the ball over him and into the net.
With the scores level at half time, Derek Adams made a tactical change at the start of the second half, moving to a back three of Munro, Boyd and Kettlewell, this allowed an extra player in midfield and as a result County took more control of the game.
But it was Queen of the South who were to the take the lead for a third time in this game, when Gavin Reilly latched onto a through ball and threaded the ball between the legs of Michael Fraser.
But again County quickly equalised, this time it was Colin McMenamin who got the final touch to bundle the ball over the line from close range.
County were now the better team and had all the better chances, and midway through the second half took the lead for the first time int he game when Michael Gardyne got his second goal of the game, when he blasted the ball into the net from just inside the penalty area.
With time running out, Queens applied a little pressure, and in injury time at the end they were awarded a corner kick, their keeper was given permission to go up to add to the number of attackers, and he almost grabbed a late equaliser but his shot was well saved by County's keeper Michael Fraser, and when the ball was quickly knocked out to Kurtis Byrne, he was still on the half way line and faced with an empty goal. He took a touch before hitting the ball high and goalwards, the Queens keeper was sprinting back towards his goal but Byrne's shot was perfectly placed and bounced into the empty net to spark some wild celebrations between the County support and Byrne on the half way line.
As the game finished the County players again took a well deserved applause from the travelling County fans, while Michael Gardyne made what looked like an emotional farewell.
This win also set a few records.
County's stretched their unbeaten run to 34 league games
County's lead at the top of the First Division finished at a record 24 points gap over second placed Dundee
County have now recorded a total of 1001 points in the SFL since joining in 1994.Full Time : Queen of the South 3-5 Ross County
County Team: Fraser, Miller, Morrison, Boyd, Munro, Lawson, Gardyne (Byrne), Kettlewell, McMenamin (Corcoran), Brittain, Vigurs (Quinn)
Unused Subs: Malin, Craig
Champions Ross County ended the season in style with a 5-3 win at Queen of the South.
Daniel Carmichael put the hosts ahead after 10 minutes when he found the back of the net with a 25-yard strike.
Stuart Kettlewell headed Michael Gardyne's cross into the bottom corner just a minute later to level the scores.
Allan Johnston's men were back in front four minutes later after Sam Parkin rose to head home Carmichael's corner.
Six minutes before half-time, Gardyne tucked away an equaliser from the edge of the area.
Gavin Reilly regained the lead for the Doonhamers with a neat finish after 53 minutes before Colin McMenamin brought the Staggies back level for the third time in the game, four minutes later.
Gardyne then smashed home Gary Miller's cross 13 minutes from full time to put County ahead before Kurtis Byrne came off the bench to secure the victory in stoppage time.
UPDATE: Ross County remain in 1st place http://t.co/IBidYNc5
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GOAL: Queen of the South 3-5 ROSS COUNTY - Kurtis Byrne (90) http://t.co/anR4Yccm
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GOAL: Queen of the South 3-4 ROSS COUNTY - Michael Gardyne (77) http://t.co/anR4Yccm
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GOAL: Queen of the South 3-3 ROSS COUNTY - Colin McMenamin (57) http://t.co/anR4Yccm
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