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Ross County beating drop would be better than winning league title De Vita

De Vita has had a huge impact in Dingwall since joining the Staggies
De Vita has had a huge impact in Dingwall since joining the Staggies

Midfielder Raffaele De Vita has won three league titles in his career, but the Italian reckons keeping Ross County in the Scottish Premiership would top his list of achievements.

The Italian won the Third Division and Second Division championship with Livingston in 2010 and 2011 before helping Swindon Town win the League 2 title in England in 2012.

But if he can help keep County in the top flight of Scottish football the 27-year-old reckons it will be the highlight of his career.

He said: “I’ve never been in this situation before and it’s massive pressure knowing we could be relegated. It’s horrible for everyone, but it’s a new challenge and one I’m enjoying.

“If we stay up it will be the most enjoyable thing I’ve ever achieved. I was lucky enough to win leagues before which was nice and when I was at Swindon at Livingston we won by big margins.

De Vita has previously won titles with Livingston and Swindon
De Vita has previously won titles with Livingston and Swindon

“But to be part of a team which was struggling at Christmas and then stay up would be massive.”

De Vita, who joined the club in January, is enjoying himself in the Highlands and would welcome the chance to stay at the club beyond the summer.

For that to be possible he knows survival is imperative. He said: “There is no reason why I would want to move away but everyone knows the situation will depend on whether we stay in this division or drop to the Championship.

“The club cannot make any plans and as players we are all in the same boat. The first priority is keeping the club up, then the contract talks can come after that.

“We’ve given ourselves a chance to go on to the end of the season. It would have been a different story if we hadn’t won the last three games, but we know this is just the start.”

The midfielder’s contribution to the winning streak has been crucial with three assists and two goals.

De Vita is pleased to be playing regularly again following a spell of inactivity since leaving Cheltenham Town in December but insists his best is yet to come.

He said: “It’s been a great start for me in terms of goals and assists, but I’m just delighted to be able to help the team.

“I feel a lot better now. When I left Cheltenham I was training on my own for six weeks which was not ideal but I feel as if I’ve got energy back.”