'Goal difference taking a battering from trips to Glasgow'

Ross County really haven't enjoyed their trips to Glasgow this season.

On Sunday the Staggies fell to a 4-0 defeat against Rangers at Ibrox. On their previous visits to Glasgow this season, they've also been on the wrong end of 6-0 and 5-0 scorelines against Rangers and Celtic respectively.

The Staggies' current goal difference of -23 is the worst in the Premiership. In their six matches against Celtic and Rangers this season, they've conceded 24 goals and only managed to score two.

The majority of fans would agree there's a huge gulf between the Old Firm and the rest of the Premiership. To get any sort of positive result against Celtic or Rangers, you need to be at the top of your game, have a lot of luck and hope the opposition have a major off day. Unfortunately for County, they encountered both sides at the wrong time.

In comparison, the rest of the Premiership is extremely competitive with only 11 points separating third place and the dreaded play-off spot in 11th.

Kilmarnock's crucial victory on Saturday evening against Dundee United left the Staggies in 11th place. Behind them, St Johnstone also picked up a crucial win at St Mirren to close the gap at the bottom to five points.

Thankfully, Don Cowie's men don't have to face Celtic or Rangers in any of their remaining pre-split fixtures.

County's eight remaining pre-split games are against sides they'll feel like they have an excellent chance of picking up points against as they seek to climb the table once again.

Ross Morren can be found at The County Corner