Chairmans tribute to departing players

The below is a statement from our Club Chairman, Roy MacGregor:

During our End of Season Show, I spoke about the importance of people and how big a role people play in success. Today I want to highlight some of the people departing us that have made our journey as successful, enjoyable and memorable as it has been over more than a decade.

Firstly, Michael Gardyne & Iain Vigurs. If we look at our watershed moment in 2010, when we reached the Scottish Cup final, both of those players contributed massively to what was both a cause and a moment of history for Ross County and the Highlands. Equally, they would both play pivotal roles in our promotion to the Premiership for the first time in our history in 2012 and then in regaining our Premiership status in 2019. Michael would also be part of the team that brought the Scottish League Cup success in 2016, a day that will never be forgotten.

Within both Michael & Iain there is strong character, passion and strength- attributes that are so important within a person, and attributes that for over 15 years Ross County has had at its luxury through both of these players.

When we look at Ross County, whether it be today, next year or in 10 years’ time, Michael and Iain will still be at the forefront of our minds for the memories they have created for us on the field- Michael as our record appearance holder and goal scorer, Iain as a Club Captain and his 239 appearances. Both of them have so much to be proud of from their time here in Dingwall.

I am sure that every fan will echo me in simply relaying two words to both Iain and Michael, ‘Thank You’.

I would finally like to pay tribute to Callum Morris, Billy Mckay, Ross Draper, Jason Naismith, Jermaine Hylton, Carl Tremarco, Tony Andreu & Mohamed Maouche. Jason has had two spells here whilst Callum, Billy & Ross were integral parts of regaining our Premiership status in 2019 which was vital for our club.

Everybody mentioned has contributed to our club on our journey, and we wish them all every success in their next chapter.