County’s Vigurs unfazed by derby boo boys

Ross County midfielder Iain Vigurs insists he has crossed the Highland derby divide too many times to be fazed by any stick he receives from Caley Thistle supporters at Victoria Park on Saturday.

Aberdeen-born Vigurs returned to County on a two-year in the summer after opting to end what was already a second stint at Inverness, with the 30-year-old preparing to face his former club this weekend.

Vigurs opened his account for the Staggies during his first spell with a goal in a 3-1 victory over Inverness at Caledonian Stadium in August 2009 in an act of revenge only months after being released by then Caley Jags boss Terry Butcher.

Although he revelled in that moment, Vigurs insists he retains plenty respect for John Robertson’s men.

He said: “It seems that long ago I scored a wee backheel. I think I actually celebrated it that hard I had to come off about five minutes after the goal. I was knackered.

“I maybe felt I had a point to prove to their management after being told I was leaving. I was just 21 so I probably had a chip on my shoulder.”

Vigurs was a standout performer for Caley Jags towards the end of last season, with the club unable to tempt him to stay at Caledonian Stadium with the offer of a three-year contract and a testimonial.

Despite County having home advantage, Vigurs believes his former club, who are a point ahead of the Staggies at the top of the Championship, will show no fear.

He said: “I seriously doubt Caley Thistle will sit in – that’s just not in the way they play. John Robertson only knows one way and they are playing well that way. They won’t change that.”