GF Job become Academy Partner

Ross County FC Academy today announce GF Job as the clubs new Academy Partner for season 2021/22.

GF Job are a local contractor based in Nairn providing expert services in civil engineering, earth moving, heavy haulage and quarry operations. Adrian and the team at GF Job have been big supporters of the club for many years and we are delighted to have their support for the progression of our academy structure.

Ross County currently play within the Club Academy Scotland programme at Progressive Performance level with teams from U11 through to U18. Over the last 18 months, six academy players have graduated to the County first team. Josh Reid, Adam MacKinnon, Matthew Wright, Ben Williamson, Logan Ross and Ryan MacLeman have all made the step up with Josh’s eye-catching performances in the Premiership gaining him a move to Coventry City in January 2021. Adam, Matthew, Ben, Logan and Ryan are all currently enjoying loan spells in the Highland League.

With the support of GF Job this will help the club to continue the trend of developing local, home-grown talent from the Highlands. We would like to thank Adrian and GF Job for their support to our academy.

Academy Manager Gordon Duff said “We are very grateful for the support GF Job are dedicating to our academy and it helps us in delivering the best possible opportunities for young people here in the Highlands.”

“Running a competitive academy department within the Club Academy Scotland system is extremely challenging and having the support of Adrian and his team at GF Job will certainly help us to keep competing at a national level against some of the best clubs across the country.”

Adrian Johnstone, Managing Director of GF Job said “Myself and the team at GF Job Limited are delighted to have the opportunity of directly supporting the club’s youth development programme. With the new management team in place and their renewed focus on developing the potential of local youth talent and those from further afield, it’s an exciting time to be an active part of the club.”

Thank you to GF Job for their support of the Ross County Academy.