Steven Pressley says Trevor Carson was allowed to join Ross County on loan because the 38-year-old goalkeeper did not want to sit on the bench at his stage of career after the Dundee head coach decided Jon McCracken would be his number one this season. (The Courier), external
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Image source, SNSDundee United forward Miller Thomson has completed a season-long loan move to Ross County.
The 21-year-old academy graduate returns to the Championship having spent the final months of last term with title-winning Falkirk.
Thomson has made 42 appearances for United, including three this season.
He becomes County's third signing of the day after the relegated Staggies, now managed by former Dundee boss Tony Docherty, added Aberdeen forward Ryan Duncan and Falkirk full-back Sean Mackie, both on loan.
"Miller is a versatile player who will add energy and balance to our ranks, as well as good experience from his previous loan spells and featuring over 30 times for Dundee United in the Premiership and the European Conference League," said Docherty.
Image source, SNSJimmy Thelin says a loan move to Ross County can be the "perfect platform" for Aberdeen winger Ryan Duncan to progress his career.
The 21-year-old, who has made 53 Dons appearances including his debut in 2020, will spend the season with former Pittodrie assistant Tony Docherty's relegated side.
It is a second successive year in the Championship for Duncan, who scored four goals in 39 appearances for Queen's Park last term.
"Ryan is entering the final year of his contract and so it's vital he gets consistent game-time", said Dons manager Jimmy Thelin.
"He's moving to a good club we know well, and he is obviously familiar with Tony Docherty, so we believe this will be the right environment for Ryan's continued development.
"He'll also gain exposure to a challenging league, playing alongside experienced professionals and we hope it is the perfect platform for him to push on at this crucial period in his career."
Image source, SNSFalkirk left-back Sean Mackie has returned to the second tier to spend the season on loan with Ross County.
The 26-year-old helped the Bairns to League 1 and Championship title success in the past two seasons, making 82 appearances since joining the club in summer 2022.
County manager Tony Docherty said: "He adds experience and knowledge of the Scottish Championship, having featured heavily and successfully in Falkirk's title win last season, as well as being part of the Hibs team which won this division."
Image source, SNSDundee goalkeeper Trevor Carson has reunited with Tony Docherty by joining Championship side Ross County on loan until the end of the season.
Carson, 37, has made 54 appearances for the Dark Blues since arriving from St Mirren on a three-year deal in summer 2023.
But the Northern Ireland international has featured just twice this season, in the League Cup group stage, and the recent signing of Kieran O'Hara pushed him further down the pecking order.
Carson will now look to help relegated County, who are led by former Dundee boss Docherty, recover from the poor start to the season in the Championship.
"Trevor adds fantastic experience and mentality to the squad having made over 300 career appearances," said Docherty.
"He's a top professional having excelled at both club and international level, and we know he'll bring real quality and leadership to the squad."
Tony Docherty is identifying targets to improve Ross County's squad and has midfielder Scott Fraser, who was with the Championship club's new manager with Dundee last season, on trial. (Press & Journal), external
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Scott Fraser, who left Dundee this summer, is now on trial with Ross County after the 30-year-old midfielder's training spell with Championship rivals St Johnstone came to an end. (The Courier), external
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