The goalkeeper was part of an inspiring performance which saw the team advance to the next round of the Western Conference Trophy after they cruised to a 10-1 victory against University of Gloucestershire Men’s 5’s at Plock Court.
Benji Areli and Fansu Sonko both scored impressive hattricks, with Borough, Starr, Rycroft and an own goal also adding to the scoresheet to book their place into round two.
Reflecting on the performance, Vignes admitted the result was exactly what the team needed after a challenging opening four games, which had seen them draw one and lose three, including some heavy defeats.
“I thought we played really well. I felt like we needed the victory.
“After starting the season really poorly, playing four games, drawing one and losing three, with heavy defeats as well, going into the cup, we needed a really big win, and what’s what we did.”
The performance offered plenty of encouragement, with the team combining attacking purpose whilst also being solid in defence.
“I think the boys played really well.
“Going forward we were really positive, and we were also solid in defence.
“Promising signs definitely.”
A trip to Exeter 5’s is up next in the Western Conference Trophy for UoG 3’s with ambitions of enjoying a successful cup campaign and improving their league position.
Vignes believes there is plenty of time to turn the season around, despite a disappointing start.
“Our aim now, in terms of the cup, is that we definitely want a good cup run, especially because last year was cut short.
“With the league as well, because we started poorly, we could definitely still kick on and get a good mid-table finish.”
Avoiding relegation remains the immediate priority, but the hope is that the cup victory can provide momentum for the weeks ahead.
“Definitely I want to avoid relegation, that’s the main thing. We don’t want that to come into our heads.
“We need to take this victory from the cup into the season and then move on from there.”
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