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MALKY MACKAY

Last term it looked like you’d taken on an unenviable job, becoming Ross County boss after they’d just avoided the drop in 2020-21. Your first year ended with a top–six finish – how do you look back on it?

There’s no escaping it, we were tipped as the favourites to be relegated. We had 20 players out of contract and 16 left, including some established figures. The local media and fans rightly asked questions. I knew what I was walking into, and from day one I’ve had great support from everyone within the club.

You’re the most northerly club in the Scottish top tier, which must present its own challenges. How did

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