Harry Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 I've been thinking (dangerous, I know??!!). A football club's Captain should be the one player who really epitomises all that the club should stand for. He should be a leader, an inspirational character, a role model. He should have an absolute desire to win, but should be incredibly disciplined. He should act as the voice of the Manager on the pitch, organising, instructing, relaying tactics and strategy. He should be the one to roll his sleeves up when the going gets tough and draw every bit of effort from himself and his team mates. So, who do we have who fits the bill for next season. Last year, a certain Mr Liam Fontaine was handed the responsibility and, lets be fair, turned out to be a bit of a shrinking violet within this role. If I recall correctly, Mr Cole Skuse then took the armband - not exactly one to be leading by example when he'd already sealed his deal to Ipswich back in January!! I then recall Mr Marvin Elliott being asked to perform the duties toward the end of the season. A man with certain terrific strong points but I would question his true captain material? Where does this leave us for the coming season? Will one of Fontaine or Elliott be entrusted with this again? Will they even feature in the team on a regular basis? Will a certain Mr Kilkenny (touted by some as a potential regular fixture in the side next year) be given a shot - he certainly points and shouts enough? Does the new keeper (should it be Fielding) be given a go. He'll probably be one of the more experienced players at the club in terms of the level he's played. Perhaps Nyatanga if he sticks around? Does Carey get the club captaincy if he re-signs? But he won't be on the pitch very much? I can't pick a winner here? Anyone wanna help me out? It probably looks like Marv, I guess, if he actually features in the regular first 11 plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzle Jordan Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Aden Flint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzle Jordan Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Liam Kelly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheddarReds Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Neil Killkenny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Brendan Maloney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzle Jordan Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Brendan Maloney No thanks. As for Kilkenny, he wouldn't even have the respect of his team-mates imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Bristol Red Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 i'll do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 No thanks. As for Kilkenny, he wouldn't even have the respect of his team-mates imo. What's wrong with Maloney? He's sure of his place at least. I don't know the answer, no real strong candidates as far as I can tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco Rojo Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 V good question and not sure until the rest of the signings (hopefully) are in bit it has to be someone from the back. Shocking really that I can't name one player at the moment that I would trust to give the armband to! Am I alone? That said, I'm still pleased to be down the gate next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderbeans Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Fielding or cunningham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizzle Jordan Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 What's wrong with Maloney? He's sure of his place at least. I don't know the answer, no real strong candidates as far as I can tell. He isn't exactly a leader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheddarReds Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 No thanks. As for Kilkenny, he wouldn't even have the respect of his team-mates imo. yeah, I can't imagine Kilkenny is the most popular player in the City camp. Not respected by fans either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Cunningham wouldnt be a bad shout, also may persuade him some more to stay for the long term Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey 6 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Carey will be Club captain I expect, like Monk at Swansea but we'll have a team captain also. I'd give it to Davies personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Could see Flint getting handed it to be honest. I don't really see any of our current crop as captains, and I don't like strikers or attacking midfielders as captains. So that gives us New Keeper - unknown Moloney - maybe Flint - maybe Nyatanga - no thanks Fontaine - no thanks Cunningham - maybe Elliott - meh Wynter - too green Kilkenny - maybe I quite like a keeper or CB as captain so maybe Fielding or Flint could step up. New club vision, new direction, why not someone new to assume the role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 V good question and not sure until the rest of the signings (hopefully) are in bit it has to be someone from the back. Shocking really that I can't name one player at the moment that I would trust to give the armband to! Am I alone? That said, I'm still pleased to be down the gate next season. You're not alone. The first sign that McInnes was a hay bale short of a stack was when he gave the captaincy to Fontaine. Unbelievable Jeff. As others have said, Cunningham might fit the bill but I'm only guessing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey 6 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Could see Flint getting handed it to be honest. I don't really see any of our current crop as captains, and I don't like strikers or attacking midfielders as captains. So that gives us New Keeper - unknown Moloney - maybe Flint - maybe Nyatanga - no thanks Fontaine - no thanks Cunningham - maybe Elliott - meh Wynter - too green Kilkenny - maybe Steve Brooker wasn't bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMS Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 What about Carey? May not play every game but when he does... Aside from maybe Kelly was the best shout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Steve Brooker wasn't bad! It's just me, I like to see a defender or keeper as captain really, don't know why! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 What about Carey? May not play every game but when he does... Aside from maybe Kelly was the best shout Nothing worse than a captain that doesn't play every other game. Hate seeing it rotated around like that. For me, the captain has to be someone expecting to start every week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Got to be Greg Cunningham! Easy choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall King Blox Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 One hell of a good question, still waiting for the dust to settle, who's in and who's out makes me think as Lew mentioned maybe Greg could carry that responsibiliy, ....yea i think he is a good candidate Was gonna post "Robbin Williams" dead poets society but refrained from ruining a perfectly good thread, Doh ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMS Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Nothing worse than a captain that doesn't play every other game. Hate seeing it rotated around like that. For me, the captain has to be someone expecting to start every week Fair point, I just don't see any stand out leaders from what we have.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcherryberry Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Needs a poll this surely. Cunningham for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 He isn't exactly a leader. And Fontaine, Skuse and Elliott are? Don't get me wrong, he wouldn't be my pick (I don't know who would) but he'd hardly be worse than any of last season's! Probably Cunningham is the best shout of the players currently at the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 I'd have to say at this moment in time, Cunningham. Although he doesn't stand out as a proper leader like Carey was. I'm completely old fashioned and believe a defender or keeper should have the role... therefore Flint or Fielding would be my other candidates. Very tricky question as who actually knows what these players leadership, team work, and motivational skills are like when they have never even donned a shirt for us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall King Blox Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 I've been thinking (dangerous, I know??!!). A football club's Captain should be the one player who really epitomises all that the club should stand for. He should be a leader, an inspirational character, a role model. He should have an absolute desire to win, but should be incredibly disciplined. He should act as the voice of the Manager on the pitch, organising, instructing, relaying tactics and strategy. He should be the one to roll his sleeves up when the going gets tough and draw every bit of effort from himself and his team mates. So, who do we have who fits the bill for next season. Last year, a certain Mr Liam Fontaine was handed the responsibility and, lets be fair, turned out to be a bit of a shrinking violet within this role. If I recall correctly, Mr Cole Skuse then took the armband - not exactly one to be leading by example when he'd already sealed his deal to Ipswich back in January!! I then recall Mr Marvin Elliott being asked to perform the duties toward the end of the season. A man with certain terrific strong points but I would question his true captain material? Where does this leave us for the coming season? Will one of Fontaine or Elliott be entrusted with this again? Will they even feature in the team on a regular basis? Will a certain Mr Kilkenny (touted by some as a potential regular fixture in the side next year) be given a shot - he certainly points and shouts enough? Does the new keeper (should it be Fielding) be given a go. He'll probably be one of the more experienced players at the club in terms of the level he's played. Perhaps Nyatanga if he sticks around? Does Carey get the club captaincy if he re-signs? But he won't be on the pitch very much? I can't pick a winner here? Anyone wanna help me out? It probably looks like Marv, I guess, if he actually features in the regular first 11 plans. Harry, start a poll, just tried myself and failed miserably...people respect your knowledge of the game, well at least i do ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollywhyte Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Cunningham or Kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LECW Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Flint deffo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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