brady bunch Posted August 16, 2021 Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 Never been a fan of the keeper being the captain and we lack leadership on the pitch, a good example is the free kick that Wells balls up (yet again). The 3 /4 players over the ball beforehand appeared to arguing over who was going to take it? surely these things are decided before the game and if not the Captain should be stepping in to sort it out. how can a keeper do that? Add in Bents is certainly not playing at the level he was last season (so is the weight of the armband not helping him IMHO) Matty James would get my vote as he looks to be a starter in every game and does appear to have a good brain on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted August 16, 2021 Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 6 minutes ago, brady bunch said: Never been a fan of the keeper being the captain and we lack leadership on the pitch, a good example is the free kick that Wells balls up (yet again). The 3 /4 players over the ball beforehand appeared to arguing over who was going to take it? surely these things are decided before the game and if not the Captain should be stepping in to sort it out. how can a keeper do that? Add in Bents is certainly not playing at the level he was last season (so is the weight of the armband not helping him IMHO) Matty James would get my vote as he looks to be a starter in every game and does appear to have a good brain on him. Or those in midfield should take responsibility, surely those experienced enough should show some leadership. I’m not a fan of keepers being captain but I think you usually get one or two players who are natural leaders. Matty James or Andy King… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted August 16, 2021 Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 It's only an armband. There will be over leaders (or should be) directing traffic on the pitch during the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey 6 Posted August 16, 2021 Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 10 minutes ago, RalphMilnesLeftFoot said: The Captain's armband is largely ceremonial. More relates to fines and off field things. There are others on the pitch who fill this role and I'm pretty certain that NP has mentioned this about 57 squillion times, approximately. I appreciate you are trying to start a discussion, however this doesn't really go anywhere alas Yeah I agree with this. If you’re a leader and want to be vocal, it won’t matter if an armband is on your arm, you’ll do it anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strictly Obi Posted August 16, 2021 Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 There's an obvious remedy to this............. play Bentley in midfield.......problem sorted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted August 16, 2021 Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 I think we have more pressing issues than this at the moment. Also agree with above poster nowadays the armband is more ceremonial. Interesting listening to Peter Crouch's podcast last year on the subject of Team captain, the main roles being to distribute the complimentary tickets on the coach and organise the Christmas party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted August 16, 2021 Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 Opinion based on nothing really. Matty James as captain? None of us know if he would be a good captain or even wants to be captain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 16, 2021 Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 4 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Opinion based on nothing really. Matty James as captain? None of us know if he would be a good captain or even wants to be captain He’s a leader….that we do know. Im happy with Bents as captain….it’s more a token thing these days anyway. He’s gonna play every game….bar cup, unless injured or awful turn of form. None of the outfield players will, so you’d have to constantly change the captain. They should all be trying to be leaders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrascal2 Posted August 16, 2021 Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 1 hour ago, brady bunch said: Never been a fan of the keeper being the captain and we lack leadership on the pitch, a good example is the free kick that Wells balls up (yet again). The 3 /4 players over the ball beforehand appeared to arguing over who was going to take it? surely these things are decided before the game and if not the Captain should be stepping in to sort it out. how can a keeper do that? Add in Bents is certainly not playing at the level he was last season (so is the weight of the armband not helping him IMHO) Matty James would get my vote as he looks to be a starter in every game and does appear to have a good brain on him. Spot on. Hard to understand the thinking behind Bentley as Captain. But it is done now so I imagine we are stuck with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City oz Posted August 16, 2021 Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 1 hour ago, brady bunch said: Never been a fan of the keeper being the captain and we lack leadership on the pitch, a good example is the free kick that Wells balls up (yet again). The 3 /4 players over the ball beforehand appeared to arguing over who was going to take it? surely these things are decided before the game and if not the Captain should be stepping in to sort it out. how can a keeper do that? Add in Bents is certainly not playing at the level he was last season (so is the weight of the armband not helping him IMHO) Matty James would get my vote as he looks to be a starter in every game and does appear to have a good brain on him. In most areas where teams are involved and communicate a natural leader arises. This is just not in football but also in work teams. A team leader should naturally arise which will bring the team back on track. The Captain and those awarded it should be honored. Not sure if we have one player at the moment that can step up and be awarded such a position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 16, 2021 Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 Makes no difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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