Clement was looking for answers post-match in Dingwall and suggested 'strange preparation' could have played a part.
Barry Ferguson insists the Dens Park midweek drama would NOT have had a bearing on the shock loss at Ross County.
However, when asked by caller on Go Radio for his expert opinion having been a player and if that would have had any impact on the result and performance, Record Sport columnist Ferguson was quick to shoot down any excuses in the midst of the Scottish Premiership title fight as he insisted it is something that footballers need to deal with.
"I am not taking that. Listen, It's not ideal but as a footballer you need to deal with those circumstances. So I would not use that as an excuse for the defeat yesterday." "We needed to come here and take the three points and go home. And we didn't do that. But everyone was busy with things outside of football, in the club, so that's also something to keep in mind. To keep focused on the football - nothing else.
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