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'Unbelievable turnaround from no away wins in 481 days to three in 11 days'

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Two weeks ago, an away victory in the Premiership was beginning to feel like a distant dream.

The dream became reality when the Staggies battered Dundee 3-0 at Dens Park on Boxing Day. County fans were delighted with that victory as a late Christmas present, but the best was yet to come.

If you could go back in time and tell a Ross County fan they'd win back-to-back away matches in the Premiership, they almost certainly wouldn't believe you.

If you could tell them the Staggies would pick up three consecutive Premiership victories on the road for the first time in the club's history, they'd call you delusional.

The Dingwall side had to wait 481 days for an away Premiership victory - they've now picked up three in just 11 days. It's an unbelievable turnaround.

A 2-1 victory against Aberdeen at Pittodrie was followed up with a 1-0 win against Kilmarnock at Rugby Park to give Don Cowie's side the perfect start to 2025. The Staggies displayed a level of confidence and assurance which will continue to grow with every positive result on the road.

The strikes across the two matches from Akil Wright, Noah Chilvers and George Harmon will all be goal of the season contenders come May. It's going to take something special to beat Wright's outrageous wonder strike from 30 yards.

The Staggies' haul of 10 points from their four matches across the festive period is more than any other Premiership side have picked up across the same period. That form is even more remarkable when you consider County have had to travel 938 miles for their matches across the past 11 days, which is the highest in the league.

Don Cowie, his staff and players didn't use the travel or schedule as an excuse and all deserve huge credit for the performances and results over the festive period.

Ross Morren can be found at The County Corner

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