"Unlike his misfiring side, when Tony Docherty took aim last weekend he did not miss. "An unacceptable level of performance," he said. "I have always come out and defended the players. I can't defend that." The Ross County manager took no prisoners after his side lost 3-0 at home to Greenock Morton. To be fair to the Staggies' strikers, the Dingwall side are ranked sixth when it comes to goals scored in the Championship."
"They have the leakiest backline in the division, having conceded 26 goals in 15 games. The defeat by Morton kept County second bottom of the table, in the relegation play-off spot. Much better was expected from a side only relegated from the Premiership last season and among the favourites to go right back up. To underline the gravity of the situation, this was Morton's first away league win against County in almost a quarter of a century."
Ross County concede more goals than any team in the Championship, having shipped 26 in 15 games, and lie second-bottom after a 3-0 home loss to Greenock Morton. Manager Tony Docherty publicly described the display as an "unacceptable level of performance" and said he could not defend the players. The team scores at a reasonable rate, ranked sixth for goals, but defensive frailty prevents a promotion push despite recent Premiership status and pre-season expectations. Docherty replaced Don Cowie in August and will seek a reaction from underperforming players, with January signings likely given chairman Roy McGregor's past spending. Queen's Park face reduced funding as benefactor Lord Haughey plans to cut cash support next summer.
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