Robbored Posted April 12, 2022 Report Share Posted April 12, 2022 Listening to Nige after the dismal showing against a 10 men Posh he reckoned that City lacked “personalities” amongst other things. To me one of the main roles of the on pitch captain is to galvanise and motivate his team mates as well encourage the younger less experienced lads and with Bentley tucked away in goal he’s not able to fulfil that role for sometimes lengthy periods of the game. Would it not be a better option to appoint an outfielder, preferably a midfielder to do the job? Possibly James or Williams both of whom are experienced in Championship? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted April 12, 2022 Report Share Posted April 12, 2022 I guess the logical question is why can't they do that without being captain? 8 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted April 12, 2022 Report Share Posted April 12, 2022 Who’s a guaranteed outfield starter in this team every game to be worthy of captain though? I’d say our Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted April 12, 2022 Report Share Posted April 12, 2022 Very surprised that it wasn’t James all along, realistically it couldn’t be Williams, he’s started 11 games for us of the 87 we have played since he’s been here. Klose is the only other possibility for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobintheRed Red Posted April 12, 2022 Report Share Posted April 12, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Robbored said: Listening to Nige after the dismal showing against a 10 men Posh he reckoned that City lacked “personalities” amongst other things. To me one of the main roles of the on pitch captain is to galvanise and motivate his team mates as well encourage the younger less experienced lads and with Bentley tucked away in goal he’s not able to fulfil that role for sometimes lengthy periods of the game. Would it not be a better option to appoint an outfielder, preferably a midfielder to do the job? Possibly James or Williams both of whom are experienced in Championship? They probably wont play half the games be out injured Edited April 12, 2022 by RobintheRed Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 You shouldn’t need to wear an armband to do it anyway though, if you did would say more about the person to me 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 6 hours ago, GrahamC said: Very surprised that it wasn’t James all along, realistically it couldn’t be Williams, he’s started 11 games for us of the 87 we have played since he’s been here. Klose is the only other possibility for me. James has started 26 of 41games and Klose is only been here a few months and will be gone in a few more, we lack a leader and a midfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 Andi seems to have taken on the role, every game he s screaming at the Ref. I don’t think he has ever been booked for it either so it appears he is getting his point across, not that it does us much good. When he was officially the Captain when Bentley was out he played some of his best football for us. As someone says, he is Captain without the armband. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted April 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 (edited) 8 hours ago, RobintheRed Red said: They probably wont play half the games be out injured King would be ideal but guess what?…..he’s injured………. Edited April 13, 2022 by Robbored Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 2 hours ago, gl2 said: James has started 26 of 41games and Klose is only been here a few months and will be gone in a few more, we lack a leader and a midfield I bet he'll be here for next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 9 hours ago, Robbored said: Listening to Nige after the dismal showing against a 10 men Posh he reckoned that City lacked “personalities” amongst other things. To me one of the main roles of the on pitch captain is to galvanise and motivate his team mates as well encourage the younger less experienced lads and with Bentley tucked away in goal he’s not able to fulfil that role for sometimes lengthy periods of the game. Would it not be a better option to appoint an outfielder, preferably a midfielder to do the job? Possibly James or Williams both of whom are experienced in Championship? Both not regular due to fitness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 26 minutes ago, Robbored said: Matty King would be ideal but guess what?…..he’s injured………. I’d prefer Andy James. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 11 minutes ago, Henry said: I’d prefer Andy James. Matty king is better nige goes on about the club being passive, and lacking leaders, well hes been here for basically 1.5 seasons, whats he done about it? as one of the most senior people in the club he should have come in, made us hard to beat and set us up properly yet we are being booed off and our fans chant we are embarrassing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuffle Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 Has to be Weimann as vocal & certainly leads by example 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 2 hours ago, gl2 said: James has started 26 of 41games and Klose is only been here a few months and will be gone in a few more, we lack a leader and a midfield I know how many games James has played, thanks, since arriving Klose has a 100% availability record, so although I would pick James, he would be the obvious stand in, an experienced central defender who captained Norwich. Happy to bet you that Klose is still here next season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 Not sure how you could make Williams captain given his injury record. We haven't had a leader for a long time now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 We have been lacking a natural leader on the pitch and in the changing rooms for years, hence alot of our up and down performances. I do hope that is in the front of Nigels mind this summer. We need a Norman Hunter- John Terry type captain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KegCity Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 Give it to Weimann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 53 minutes ago, Shuffle said: Has to be Weimann as vocal & certainly leads by example Good points mate, the other thing is his favour is it wouldn’t be passed around the team because his ACL injury apart, the bloke is also always available to play. Nothing against Bentley but I have found the captaincy decision one of NP’s stranger ones, I know people can cite Kasper Schmeichel but never been a fan of a goalkeeper doing it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted April 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Shuffle said: Has to be Weimann as vocal & certainly leads by example The only potential issue is that if AW was captain would that added responsibility detract from his game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraham Romanovich Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 3 minutes ago, Tafkarmlf said: Captain is largely ceremonial these days, deals with fines etc. What , who cuts up the oranges at half time then . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 (edited) He needs to find his new Wes Morgan. Unlikely that's from within the club, on current evidence. Edited April 13, 2022 by Merrick's Marvels 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 He was saying we lack leaders and personalities back in the summer. The fact we still havent got them lies firmly with Pearson for failing to bring at least one in. Its like saying we desperately need a goalkeeper or a winger, then not sign one. He's just throwing the team under the bus again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 (edited) 8 minutes ago, The Horse With No Name said: He was saying we lack leaders and personalities back in the summer. The fact we still havent got them lies firmly with Pearson for failing to bring at least one in. Its like saying we desperately need a goalkeeper or a winger, then not sign one. He's just throwing the team under the bus again. Does someone really have to explain, yet again, the constraints under which last summer's transfer business was done and the fact that this summer might just be the manager's first real opportunity to re-shape the squad - even that coming with the caveat that the necessary changes are all dependant on players leaving first?????? Do they? Do they really need to explain all that, yet again?????????? You can lead a horse with no name to water but you can't make it drink. Edited April 13, 2022 by Merrick's Marvels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 18 minutes ago, The Horse With No Name said: He was saying we lack leaders and personalities back in the summer. The fact we still havent got them lies firmly with Pearson for failing to bring at least one in. Its like saying we desperately need a goalkeeper or a winger, then not sign one. He's just throwing the team under the bus again. What captains were available in the summer on a free? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 6 minutes ago, Selred said: What captains were available in the summer on a free? Captain Mainwaring? Captain Sir Tom Moore? Captain Scott? Sadly their best playing days are behind them 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuffle Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Robbored said: The only potential issue is that if AW was captain would that added responsibility detract from his game? It wouldn’t change him in anyway as he already plays and behaves like a captain. Your either vocal or your not and he is irrespective of an armband Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 (edited) Reference to "Personalities" is just a meaningless catch-all to paper over failure. No striker ever said "I struggled to score today as the defenders had terrific personalities". Edited April 13, 2022 by CotswoldRed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebounder Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 2 hours ago, Tafkarmlf said: Captain is largely ceremonial these days, deals with fines etc. In terms of leaders, we have lots, but if their playing to instructions then they have to do that to stay in the team. Blood, guts and thunder is actually a rubbish motivational tool and passion doesn't always show that way either. I hear this a lot, but is it true? Are there any articles, or places where this idea comes from? Genuinely interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 Just now, Rebounder said: I hear this a lot, but is it true? Are there any articles, or places where this idea comes from? Genuinely interested. Bentley was interviewed by 20Man the other week, pretty much confirmed it. Peter Crouch podcast too. As others have said, there is no restriction to showing leadership if you don’t have the armband. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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