bunglebonce Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Vigurs had some good form playing off the striker in a 4-2-3-1 / 4-4-1-1 in County's first season in the top flight. I think anyone would assume that's his best position, given his height, technique and lack of quickness. However, I've long maintained he is best on the left of a midfield four or five. When he gets back I think he's pretty good at helping out the left-back - there were countless times where he helped Marc Fitzpatrick and Scott Morrison out of a hole. The problem is he doesn't always get there. The reason I think he is best on the left is because he has the tendency to wander inside unannounced and unmarked. He overloads other areas of the pitch and his technique and vision made that a huge asset for County when they finished in the top six. His vision plus Ivan Sproule's darting runs was a brilliant partnership, with Richard Brittain, Rocco Quinn and Paul Lawson holding the centre. I remember Derek Adams switching Vigurs to the right flank to cut inside in a home win against Celtic and they didn't know how to deal with him picking up all sorts of pockets of space, Vigurs made the difference in that game, going 0-2 down and winning 3-2. IIRC his best form for Motherwell in 2013-14 was when they put him on the left rather than playing him in the centre. He plays too many 'Hollywood' balls in the centre to be a reliable central midfielder. Ultimately, he might be too similar to Stevenson but given the latter's injury record he would still probably be very handy to have. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spain Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 As always, far better and far more concise answer ^^^ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingdong1929 Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 A new no.1...where would that leave Scott Fox? Interesting to see Vigurs mentioned in the same breath as Higginbotham. I had it in my head that he played centrally. Is he a winger? Aye, as Spain said, I was talking about end of the season when we had both Brown and Reguero, and pre-Fox. For Vigurs, as BB said. Would add Vigurs has been known to fill in at LB as well, but this has been more of a rarity later into his career. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtual Insanity Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Stevenson has tended to play in the centre for us, if you see Vigurs as a wide midfielder do you think he could play the Higginbotham role wide left or wide right in a 4-5-1/4-3-3 or is that too far up the pitch to make use of his best qualities? That's probably the position we're most desperately in need of a replacement (that and right back), but the thought of Vigurs and Stevenson in the same midfield is worrying from a pace point of view. Good to watch though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebonce Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 (edited) It was wide left of the 4-3-3 shape that he had in his last days at County, but he wouldn't stay out there. If there was a front three of Vigurs, Stevenson and Lawless then there would be sexy football in abundance, but it would be easy enough for the opposition to squeeze high up the pitch and just keep an eye on Lawless's runs. Get Lyle Taylor ahead of them and the team has the best of everything. Edited June 5, 2015 by bunglebonce 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrif John Bunnell Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 It's been confirmed we are playing Nairn on July 8th and McIntyre is hoping to play two friendlies in Hungary. http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/Sport/Football/County-line-up-Nairn-and-Elgin-pre-season-tests-04062015.htm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Westander of County Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 woohoo! We're on page 200! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forfinn Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 woohoo! We're on page 200! Yoda can finally update his CV: "Creator of a 200 page long thread on an internet message board about Ross County." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spain Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Yoda can finally update his CV: "Creator of a 200 page long thread on an internet message board about Ross County." You're giving him far too much credit that he's factual on his CV. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seancedin Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 So should Quinn go, who's favourite to take the armband? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebonce Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Quinn. But he might not be guaranteed a place in the team, depending on the other eight or nine that come in. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellboy1991 Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Bunglebonce & Spain, I wish you two were Well fans..... The hatred for Vigurs astounds me.... They just don't understand the type of player he is..... Baffling. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Begbie Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 RCFC News twitter account claiming we're after John Sutton. However I tend not to believe anything tweeted from that account as last year it said Joe Malin's return to County was a done deal... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankthetank22 Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 (edited) RCFC News twitter account claiming we're after John Sutton. However I tend not to believe anything tweeted from that account as last year it said Joe Malin's return to County was a done deal... ^^ I'd rather we didn't go for him tbh ^^ Any news on Durnan from QoS or has that ship sailed with dundee united seriously looking to sign him? Edited June 6, 2015 by frankthetank22 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spain Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 RCFC News twitter account claiming we're after John Sutton. However I tend not to believe anything tweeted from that account as last year it said Joe Malin's return to County was a done deal... That's because whoever runs it believes everything they're told. We've got Boyce, Graham, Curran and it's a matter of time before McLeod gets a chance, I can't see us spending anywhere near the type of money Sutton would be after for another striker. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Begbie Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 ^^ I'd rather we didn't go for him tbh ^^ Any news on Durnan from QoS or has that ship sailed with dundee united seriously looking to sign him? Daily Record had quotes from QOTS chairman saying they expect him to go to Dundee Utd. I know that the Sutton rumour is most likely a load of shite and although he's a good striker at this level he is not needed at County. However I thought I'd bring it up here because nothing is happening and I'm terribly bored. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spain Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Brittain signing for Brora has been confirmed (I think plenty knew this was happening anyway). Turned down some offers from Premiership sides in the Central belt. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back Beach Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 you wish! I would be disappointed if he didn't get signed to play for another SP team or at very least a good Sco. Championship team. Can't see him moving to England in terms of disrupting family, but back to fitness and set-piece-sharpness, RB is potentially a good addition to most squads at our level. Richard Brittain signs for Brora Rangers today. You heard it here first 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Is it possible to run an fabrication business with a workforce made up entirely of ex-Premier League footballers? Asking for a friend. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankthetank22 Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Is it possible to run an fabrication business with a workforce made up entirely of ex-Premier League footballers? Asking for a friend. It would appear so yes, and a successful one too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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