Football: Leitch spreading net in talent hunt; DIVISION ONE Airdrie Utd v Ross Co.

ROSS COUNTY are looking to the Premiership in their bid to beat the drop.

Having already sounded out all 12 top-flight Scottish clubs, the Dingwall outfit are looking south for signings.

With County just above bottom place, manager Scott Leitch is believed to have sounded out Everton boss Davie Moyes, a former team-mate at Dunfermline.

Inverness pair Alan Mo rgan and St u a r t Golabek want first-team action and are considering loan deals.

But Leitch said: "There won't be anything firm until next month.

"We want to weigh up what's available in the transfer window and I've spoken with a lot of clubs in England, including the Premiership."

Today's trip to Airdrie and the home clash with Queen of the South on Saturday are crunch games.

Leitch said: "We have to get the results we need at any cost and it doesn't have to be pretty now.

"The fans won't complain if we ditch some of the nice play but take a few wins and get back on track."

Airdrie boss Kenny Black knows a win would lift his side to eighth.

He said: "We need to drag other teams back into the equation but while the games coming up are important, I don't think anything will be decided over the festive period.

"Queen of the South boss Ian McCall has said it will go right down to the wire and I agree with him but we are now looking at the teams above us rather than those below."