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Ross county v Livingston
Irn-Bru Division One
Victoria Park, Dingwall
Saturday 28th January 2012

After the postponement of last weekend's fixture, County will be keen to get back to playing. This time Livingston are the visitors to Victoria Park on league business.

County's lead at the top of the league has been trimmed to two points since the turn of the year, mainly due to the fact County have had two of the league games postponed, but this weekend gives County the perfect opportunity to extend the gap between the chasing two teams, as both Falkirk and Dundee are not playing this weekend. They were due to play each other, but with Falkirk's involvement in the league cup semi-final on Sunday the game has been re-scheduled for later in the season.

Derek Adams will have to re-shuffle the team a little for this match, due to midfielder Paul Lawson having to sit the game out due to suspension.
Jonathan Flynn and Marc Fitzpatrick will also be missing due to injuries - although Flynn is now back in full training and should be available for selection shortly.
Ross County have added a new defender to the squad in David McNamee, he is available for selection for this game, but it is unlikely Derek Adams will change a defence that has been so strong this season - so a place on the bench will be the best he can hope for.

Kick-Off for this game is the usual 3pm.

County sign David McNamee

It has been reported this evening the Ross County have signed versatile defender David McNamee on a short term deal until the end of this season.

The 31-Year-Old  started his career with St. Mirren before he was sold to Blackburn Rovers for £300,000 in 1999.  However he failed to make a mark at Ewood Park, and left a year later to return to Scottish Football and play for Livingston.
He won the league cup with the Almondvale team in 2004.
His performances with Livingston also seen him get a International call up for Scotland, where he made two substitute appearances in the Kirin Cup tournament in Japan.

Livingston were relegated from the SPL in 2006, and that saw several players leave the club, including McNamee who left for Coventry City.  He stayed at the Rioch Arena for two season, but his time there was blighted by injury, and he was not offered a new contract, but after being released he immediately signed for Plymouth Argyle.
After a few months without a club, he eventually joined Aberdeen on December 2010 where he stayed for the rest of the season.

February Supporters Buses

The Black Isle Supporters Club have announced their intention to run buses to all three of Ross County's away matches in February, subject to there being sufficient demand.

In addition to the 5th Round Scottish Cup against St Mirren on Saturday the 4th, they will look to run buses to the league fixtures against Raith Rovers on the 11th and Dundee on the 25th of the month.

Whilst departure times for each game have still to be confirmed, seats for each of the three buses will be priced at £14 each and there will be pick ups at Victoria Park in Dingwall and at Tore and Inverness.

Seats on the buses can be booked through the Main Reception at Victoria Park either by visiting in person or by calling 01349 860860 and as the buses will only run if there is sufficient demand fans are asked to book as soon as possible.

St. Mirren - Cup Ticket Details

Prices and arrangements have now been agreed for the match against St Mirren in the 5th Round of the Scottish Cup on Saturday the 4th of February.

Prices for the Away Support are £15 for adults, £10 for concessions (Over 65s/Students/Under 18/Unemployed) and £5 for children under the age of 12. Ross County fans can also make use of the mixed Family Section in the South Stand where Children under 12 are just £2 (all other prices being as above).

Ross County would strongly recommend that any fans purchasing tickets at concessionary rates take proof of age or status with them in case it is required.

Tickets will be available to purchase on the day of the match from the Away Ticket Office in the North Stand at St Mirren Park, and there will also be an allocation of tickets for Ross County fans on sale at Victoria Park at this Saturday's home match against Livingston (Saturday 28th January). Tickets will be on sale from The Club Shop in the West Stand before and after the game as well as at half time.

The Black Isle Supporters Club are running a bus to the game with seats priced at £14 each. Pickups are from Victoria Park, Tore and Inverness and can be booked through the Main Reception either in person or by telephoning 01349 860860 during normal office hours (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) or at the Club Shop at the match against Livingston.