Ross County Athletics Club runner Billy Sutherland has secured his seventh Scotland call-up, earning a spot at next month's Junior Home International in Ireland. The news comes as the Ross County football team sits second in League One with a perfect record of three wins from three games, just one point behind leaders Hamilton Academical.
How did Billy Sutherland earn his Scotland selection?
According to the John O'Groat Journal, Sutherland finished second in the under-18 category at the Cademuir Hill Race in Peebles last Sunday. That event served as the Scottish trial for the upcoming international fixture. His performance there built on a successful summer that saw him win his first Scottish national championship title.
In July, Sutherland claimed the under-18 title at the Scottish National 5K Trail Championships in Crieff with a time of 17 minutes and six seconds. "I'm delighted to have secured my first national title," Sutherland told the outlet. He credited his coach, Sophie from Performance Endurance Training, for his preparation. The young athlete also represented Scotland at the Under-18 World Mountain Running Cup in Italy in June, battling extreme heat to finish 22nd overall.
What is former Ross County player Martin Woods doing now?
The Inverness Courier reports that former Ross County midfielder Martin Woods is preparing for a charity boxing event in London. Woods, who is 40 and won the Scottish League Cup with the Staggies in 2016, will take part in 'A Night to Remember III' on October 22. The event is organized by Pro Project Promotions, founded by ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Graham Stack.
Twelve former footballers will compete at the Grosvenor House Hotel. The promoter told the Courier that the line-up includes players who have "had to rebuild their whole lives." Woods' opponent has not yet been announced. The event has raised over £201,000 for charity through its first two editions, with a documentary about previous fights set to debut on Amazon Prime.
Where can fans watch Ross County's next match?
Ross County's League One campaign continues this weekend with a key home fixture. According to the SPFL's official TV guide, County's match against East Kilbride on Saturday will be broadcast live on BBC ALBA. Kick-off is set for 5:30 PM. This provides a chance for supporters to see the team that has scored six goals and conceded just two in its opening three matches.
The club's strong start has them positioned well in the early title race. You can track their progress and view the full standings on our site. Their next league fixture after this weekend is a home game against Peterhead on November 7. Peterhead currently sit fifth in the table, making it another important contest in the promotion chase.
Sutherland's athletic achievements and Woods' charitable venture highlight different aspects of the Ross County community. Meanwhile, the first-team's perfect start offers plenty of optimism on the pitch. With a busy schedule ahead, fans can follow all the latest team news and check the upcoming fixtures for details.
