Manager Don Cowie hopes the existing strikers at Ross County can fill the void left by “figurehead” Simon Murray.
Murray, who scored 23 times for County last term, last week left to join Dundee.
County then began their season with a 3-1 League Cup win at Stranraer, with Jordan White netting a double and fellow striker Eamonn Brophy also on target.
“Simon was a fantastic player for us, especially in the last three months when I came into this role,” said Cowie.
“He was the figurehead for us in terms of the goals he got, but football moves on you have to adapt to that.
“There is a real opportunity for what is here already. Jordan and Eamonn especially have come back after the summer flying, they look really sharp and it was great for them to get on the scoresheet on Saturday.
“We have also got Ronan Hale, who has come in to the club, that I am really excited about, and Alex Samuel, who has come back form his loan spell.
“So we have competition there, but there is a real opening for all of them to go and say ‘I want to be the number one striker’.”
Simon Murray,Ross County,Jordan White,Eamonn Brophy,Don Cowie,Alex Samuel
