Ross County midfielder Martin Woods believes the Staggies were “disrespected” by Dundee United at the weekend.
The Dingwall side’s victory against St Johnstone on Tuesday night was their seventh in eight games and came just three days after the 2-1 win over Dundee United at Tannadice.
Woods believes the last two wins in particular, against sides in the top six, show County mean business regardless of the opposition.
And the 29-year-old feels United, in particular, underestimated the challenge they present.
He explained: “In certain games we’ve been taken too lightly, although I don’t think that’s the case now.
“I thought that was the case on Saturday against Dundee United. I felt they disrespected us with the way they set up. I didn’t feel they were organised enough. It was a case of them thinking their players were better.
“I don’t think they are. Anybody who takes us lightly now is in for a tough game.
“We’re striving for high standards and all the players are pushing each other on. If somebody isn’t having the best of games, somebody else is digging them out. That’s the mark of a good team.
“We’ve now managed to find a formation and a style, with the personnel now mostly staying the same. That builds confidence.”