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Ross County's Epic Journey: From Play-Off Triumph to Premiership Safety

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Ross County secures Premiership status with a stunning victory over Raith Rovers. Simon Murray shines in the crucial play-off final.

Ross County's recent football saga has been nothing short of thrilling, as the Staggies fought tooth and nail to retain their Premiership status. In a nail-biting play-off final against Raith Rovers, Ross County emerged victorious with a resounding 6-1 aggregate win. Simon Murray's standout performances, including a stunning double, paved the way for the team's success. The elation among Ross County fans was palpable as they celebrated their team's survival in the top tier of Scottish football.

The journey to safety was not without its twists and turns. From Murray's incredible goals to the team's dominant display in both legs of the play-off, Ross County showcased their grit and determination. Manager Don Cowie's leadership played a significant role in guiding the team to victory, earning him well-deserved recognition.

Ross County's triumph not only secured their place in the Premiership for another season but also dashed Raith Rovers' hopes of promotion after a 27-year gap. The Staggies' emphatic win symbolizes their resilience and tenacity in the face of adversity, marking a memorable chapter in the club's history.

As the dust settles on the play-off drama, Ross County can look forward to their sixth consecutive Premiership campaign with confidence. The team's success serves as a testament to the spirit of perseverance and teamwork, embodying the essence of Scottish football at its finest.

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Ross County retain Premiership status | SPFL (SPFL)

Murray at the double as Staggies see off Raith Rovers. Ross County beat Raith Rovers 4-0 in Dingwall this afternoon to seal a 6-1 win on aggregate in the ...

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Ross County win play-off final against Raith Rovers (RossShire Journal)

Ross County will be playing Premiership football next season after winning their play-off final against Raith Rovers. A double from Simon Murray sandwiched ...

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Simon Murray scores stunner as Ross County edge closer to survival (Sky Sports)

Simon Murray scores a stunning second to put Ross County 3-0 at home to Raith Rovers and 5-1 ahead on aggregate in the Scottish Premiership Play-Off.

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Ross County vs Raith Rovers - LIVE updates (Scottish Daily Record)

The Staggies retain their Scottish Premiership status with a ruthless takedown of the plucky Fifers.

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Ross County confirm Premiership safety with emphatic play-off ... (Press and Journal)

Ross County can start planning for a sixth successive Premiership campaign after comfortably overcoming Raith Rovers in their play-off tie.

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Ross County avoid Premiership relegation as they breeze past Raith ... (Football Scotland)

Ross County have avoided the drop after a convincing 6-1 aggregate playoff win over Raith Rovers. The Staggies held a narrow lead heading into the ...

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Ross County ease past Raith Rovers to ensure Premiership survival (The Irish News)

Simon Murray netted twice for the Staggies in Sunday's play-off final second leg.

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Ross County breeze past Raith Rovers to seal Scottish Premiership ... (The Guardian)

The Staggies ran out 6-1 winners over two legs to keep their spot in the Scottish Premiership for next season.

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Raith Rovers: Ian Murray 'gutted' for 'amazing' travelling fans after ... (Fife Today)

Raith Rovers' dreams of clinching a place in Scotland's top flight for the first time in 27 years were dashed as they lost 4-0 at Ross County's Global ...

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Don Cowie rewarded with Ross County job after Staggies survival ... (Scottish Daily Record)

The 40-year-old guided the Highlanders to safety with an emphatic victory over Raith Rovers.

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Ross County ease past Raith Rovers to ensure survival (The National)

Simon Murray scored a terrific double as Ross County secured cinch Premiership survival with an emphatic 6-1 aggregate win over Raith Rovers at the Global ...

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Don Cowie confirmed as Ross County permanent manager (RossShire Journal)

Ross County chairman Roy MacGregor has confirmed that Don Cowie will lead the Staggies forward permanently.

Ross County 4-0 Raith Rovers (agg 6-1): What the manager said (Yahoo Sports)

Don Cowie will be confirmed as Ross County manager after leading his side to a dominant 6-1 aggregate win over Raith Rovers in the Scottish Premiership ...

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'Mightily relieved' | Ross County chairman Roy MacGregor proud of ... (Sky Sports)

Ross County Roy MacGregor reflects on his sides victory against Raith Rovers but insists County will not be put in the same position next season.

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Roy MacGregor admits he made mistake by not handing Don Cowie ... (Press and Journal)

Ross County chairman Roy MacGregor admits he should have handed Don Cowie his managerial opportunity earlier than he did.

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Raith Rovers' Premiership dreams are dashed in cruel fashion in 4-0 ... (The Courier)

The Championship challengers were determined to cling to their top-flight hopes despite Thursday's 2-1 defeat at home in the first-leg. But Simon Murray eased ...

'A local hero' – Ross County fans react to permanent appointment of ... (www.north-star-news.co.uk)

Don Cowie had been interim manager of the Staggies since former manager Derek Adams left the club in February.

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Brandon Khela signs off with goal for Ross County (Sky Sports)

Brandon Khela signs off from his loan move at Ross County with his first senior professional football goal as they secure Scottish Premiership football for ...

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Ross County hammers Raith Rovers to seal survival (beIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA)

Ross County won the Scottish Premiership play-off final for a second successive season, defeating Raith Rovers 4-0 at home in the second leg to complete a ...

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Play-off final win was worth £2.5 million to Ross County (RossShire Journal)

Staggies upper management shared their relief at maintaining the club's Premiership status knowing what was at stake financially.

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Play-off final win was worth £2.5 million to Ross County (Inverness Courier)

Staggies upper management shared their relief at maintaining the club's Premiership status knowing what was at stake financially.

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Premiership play-off final in pictures (Inverness Courier)

Ross County overcame Raith Rovers in the Premiership play-off final – can you spot yourself in any of our pictures from the second leg?

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Premiership play-off final in pictures (RossShire Journal)

Ross County overcame Raith Rovers in the Premiership play-off final – can you spot yourself in any of our pictures from the second leg?

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