Who is going to be captain

[Klaatu Barada Nikto]

With Egan out for a while, and Basham likely to be on the bench for most games, who is going to be the on pitch captain?

 

[Torrix1889]

Oli Mac. He was captain for a game or two pre-season and would certainly rally them on the pitch. Egan is very quiet for a Captain, never see him getting the lads particularly fired up, Oli would do that with added sauce....

 

[Ndiayewillalwaysloveyou]

Gone for McBurnie with George injured

 

[DronnieBlade]

Oli Mac as capt.

Fuck
Me
Dead !

UTB

 

[Torrix1889]

Oli Mac as capt.

Fuck
Me
Dead !

UTB

Who would you rather have? And don't say Norwood as hopefully he wont be anywhere near the starting line up. Baldock is the obvious choice if fit...but if not?

 

[DronnieBlade]

Who would you rather have? And don't say Norwood as hopefully he wont be anywhere near the starting line up. Baldock is the obvious choice if fit...but if not?

I’m not against it per se ! As you infer, there are no obvious candidates !!!

That said, having a player that has been pulled up on multiple occasions by management and senior pros alike for having a “laid back” (and that’s being generous btw) attitude towards training is not conducive, in my opinion, to the role of being captain.

Cue the usual “he’s got an agenda” bollocks when in fact what I state is the truth, the whole truth and nothing but !!!

UTB

 

[Torrix1889]

I’m not against it per se ! As you infer, there are no obvious candidates !!!

That said, having a player that has been pulled up on multiple occasions by management and senior pros alike for having a “laid back” (and that’s being generous btw) attitude towards training is not conducive, in my opinion, to the role of being captain.

Cue the usual “he’s got an agenda” bollocks when in fact what I state is the truth, the whole truth and nothing but !!!

UTB

Could be of course that putting on the armband brings out the best in Oli....in the absence of George, Norwood or Bash on Saturday I'd say he's nailed on to be skipper.

 

[Revolution]

The identity of the captain makes no difference at all. I’d draw it out of the hat.

 

[I should coco]

The identity of the captain makes no difference at all. I’d draw it out of the hat.

What about the bloke with the sword and pirate hat?

He's already a Captain isn't he, so that would save on armband expenses.

 

[Tony_Kaufman]

If Norwood starts then it'll be him. If he doesn't and Bash does, then Bash will get it. Long term it should be Baldock. He's the only one who shows any passion out there, he gets pissed off when we concede instead of dejected, and you can hear him talking non stop throughout the match to other players, often bollocking them when they've done something crap. He plays like a captain and should be the captain. Norwood does nothing of inspiration in matches. If I had someone like that telling me what to do I'd tell him to piss off until he does those things himself.

 

[alcoblade]

I’m not against it per se ! As you infer, there are no obvious candidates !!!

That said, having a player that has been pulled up on multiple occasions by management and senior pros alike for having a “laid back” (and that’s being generous btw) attitude towards training is not conducive, in my opinion, to the role of being captain.

Cue the usual “he’s got an agenda” bollocks when in fact what I state is the truth, the whole truth and nothing but !!!

UTB

Genuine question - is that a known fact, or just hearsay? I've not picked up on it wither way, but his general demeanor has always given me the impression that that might be the case.

 

[FatPaul]

I've gone for robbo.

As captain, I think he'll also change the kit to the following t-shirt.

 

[bongleblade]

I think McB could be a stroke of genius tbh. Puts some responsibility on his shoulders and instils confidence in him. I feel like he can rally the troops and has passion

 

[Hamandcheese]

Hecky will start Norwood just so he doesn't have to pick a different captain

 

[DronnieBlade]

Genuine question - is that a known fact, or just hearsay? I've not picked up on it wither way, but his general demeanor has always given me the impression that that might be the case.

Who knows. His manager is on record as having to "push him and push him".

Or maybe I just make shit like this up for effect as has been rumbled on many occasions just for giggles !

UTB

P.S. watch him warm up

 

[diode_blade]

Captain Blade injured, due to trying to chop a sausage with his blade....

 

[Tarqs]

With Egan out for a while, and Basham likely to be on the bench for most games, who is going to be the on pitch captain?

I wouldn't be convinced Basham will be on the bench in Egan's absence personally. Hecky has gone to him every time before Trusty.

 

[Vass Borbokis]

So it started off as:

That said, having a player that has been pulled up on multiple occasions by management and senior pros alike

When asked to provide evidence, it's:

Who knows.

You really, really don't help yourself do you

 

[I should coco]

I think McB could be a stroke of genius tbh. Puts some responsibility on his shoulders and instils confidence in him. I feel like he can rally the troops and has passion

If so, I can confidently predict a straight red in the 7th minute...

 

[Snowflake]

Oli Mac as capt.

Fuck
Me
Dead !

UTB

I would prefer not to take up your offer !!

 

[Flatulent_Bob]

I wouldn't be convinced Basham will be on the bench in Egan's absence personally. Hecky has gone to him every time before Trusty.

If he knows he’s got to plan longer term rather than 20mins that may alter his thinking.

 

[Blackheath Blade]

What about the bloke with the sword and pirate hat?

He's already a Captain isn't he, so that would save on armband expenses.

Gone to Villa.

 

[mattbianco1]

I'd say the baton passes down as follows...

Norwood
Basham
Baldock/McBurnie
Wes

Which means McBurnie probably

 

[LJBlade]

Genuine question - is that a known fact, or just hearsay? I've not picked up on it wither way, but his general demeanor has always given me the impression that that might be the case.

In case you can’t be bothered to read the article (as it’s the Star, I wouldn’t blame you) the key bit is…

“Oli had a really difficult time and what people don't see is how hard he works off the pitch”

Oli McBurnie hailed by Sheffield United teammate and boss after stunning turnaround in fortunes

Wes Foderingham insists Sheffield United teammate Oli McBurnie deserves the success he is enjoying in front of goal, as reward for the hard work he continued to put in during his long barren spell.

www.thestar.co.uk

 

[247Blade]

Only one choice Captain Blade!

 

[Klaatu Barada Nikto]

I didn't anticipate this question becoming so immediately pertinent. Get well soon bash.

Who took over the armband on Saturday?

 

[DronnieBlade]

I didn't anticipate this question becoming so immediately pertinent. Get well soon bash.

Who took over the armband on Saturday?

Poster boy from here on in.

Goody gum drops !

UTB

 

[BalticBlade]

The way I see it, Benie Traore is the only option.

 

[Balham Blade]

I didn't anticipate this question becoming so immediately pertinent. Get well soon bash.

Who took over the armband on Saturday?

Norwood IIRC. He'll be the next one who should have been dropped for this season to get the armband, thereby making him undroppable.

 

[Proper Blade]

I guess the role of a captain this season is a little more important because technically, they're the only ones who can go and question the referee (I know, I know, most teams still seem to get away with crowding the ref, but you know we won't get away with it)

So in that sense I would rather it wasn't Baldock, who looks like he's ready to nut the ref most times he's on the pitch. I think McBurnie might actually be a good option and might help him to mature a little bit. I think he'd step up to it. Plus he's the one who's always moaning to the ref so at least this way he'd probably get away with it.