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This seasons captain

Postby yorkshire stag » Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:31 am

who do we think Nigel will give the armband too ?

i’m thinking Macca will get it, due to hoping to play most games & seemed to like the responsibility those last few games, & didn’t get sent off as much as the rest of them :D
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Re: This seasons captain

Postby Stag95 » Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:34 am

It’ll be Clarke still unless he’s sold. Think you’re right that Macca will be vice captain.
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Re: This seasons captain

Postby Martin Shaw » Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:43 am

I think Ollie Clarke
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Re: This seasons captain

Postby Boza Stag » Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:00 pm

yes i'll go with Ollie
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Re: This seasons captain

Postby ParisStag » Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:04 pm

I don't think it really matters in a team with this many leaders. With JJ, Perch, Flinders, Quinn, Bowery, Macca, Aikins, etc, it's fine to let Ollie have it, even if he doesn't play as much as other captains might. I do think he'll get more of a look in this season though without Stirk there.
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Re: This seasons captain

Postby MTFCMusings » Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:07 pm

I thought Perch was the vice captain?
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Re: This seasons captain

Postby Dan » Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:34 pm

I think Perch or Macca as they’ll play more games than Clarke will.
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Re: This seasons captain

Postby kevin kents tasce » Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:36 pm

I’m hoping we see a bit more of Ollie this year. He was heavily involved in our best run of form and we miss his power when he’s not playing
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Re: This seasons captain

Postby maverick34 » Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:44 pm

For me so long as there's a 'leader' in each unit (defensive/attacking) I'd be happy for any of the suggested to be given the armband. For any younger incomings such as the likely loanee's that are on their way, it'll be good to have vocal encouragement from those they're playing alongside regardless of whether they have an armband or not.
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Re: This seasons captain

Postby ParisStag » Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:05 pm

Happy Birthday Ollie Clarke btw!!
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Re: This seasons captain

Postby victor A block » Wed Jun 29, 2022 2:07 pm

Clarke had several injury issues/niggles last season and a suspension. I would leave him as Captain. We missed him in my opinion at the business end last season, when we went for the flair option, and we got over-run at times without both him and Maris.
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Re: This seasons captain

Postby Billy the fish » Wed Jun 29, 2022 4:44 pm

I’d give it JJ don’t rate Clarke at all and think NC would sell if a decent offer came in , he didn’t make the starting 11 when fit the back end of the season .
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Re: This seasons captain

Postby MTFCMusings » Wed Jun 29, 2022 4:50 pm

Billy the fish wrote:I’d give it JJ don’t rate Clarke at all and think NC would sell if a decent offer came in , he didn’t make the starting 11 when fit the back end of the season .


He could’ve let him go at the end of this season but chose to trigger his extension.
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Re: This seasons captain

Postby scotsstag » Wed Jun 29, 2022 5:05 pm

I think JJ is the natural option at the moment, just his commitment and way he plays the game make me say that.
Comes across as a no nonsense, natural leader.
Just what this division requires.
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Re: This seasons captain

Postby gazza1988 » Wed Jun 29, 2022 5:12 pm

I'd agree if he didn't think getting the opposition player in a headlock was a good idea.
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Re: This seasons captain

Postby scotsstag » Wed Jun 29, 2022 5:17 pm

gazza1988 wrote:I'd agree if he didn't think getting the opposition player in a headlock was a good idea.


That's the no nonsense bit :lol:
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Re: This seasons captain

Postby Billy the fish » Wed Jun 29, 2022 5:21 pm

MTFCMusings wrote:
Billy the fish wrote:I’d give it JJ don’t rate Clarke at all and think NC would sell if a decent offer came in , he didn’t make the starting 11 when fit the back end of the season .


He could’ve let him go at the end of this season but chose to trigger his extension.

Maybe clubs do that knowing other clubs will be interested in signing him £££
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Re: This seasons captain

Postby gazza1988 » Wed Jun 29, 2022 5:23 pm

I think Macca would be a good option. Passionate and level headed. MIGHT reign Quinn and JJ on a bit.... MIGHT :D
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Re: This seasons captain

Postby Sedgwick » Thu Jun 30, 2022 9:19 am

Can't be Clarke, has to be someone almost nailed on to start
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Re: This seasons captain

Postby victor A block » Thu Jun 30, 2022 10:33 am

Billy the fish wrote:I’d give it JJ don’t rate Clarke at all and think NC would sell if a decent offer came in , he didn’t make the starting 11 when fit the back end of the season .


Neither did Maris most of the time. In hindsight that may have been an error.
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Re: This seasons captain

Postby Sedgwick » Thu Jun 30, 2022 10:39 am

Billy the fish wrote:I’d give it JJ don’t rate Clarke at all and think NC would sell if a decent offer came in , he didn’t make the starting 11 when fit the back end of the season .


He was fit, as in not injured.. but not match fit or sharp enough to be starting when others like Longstaff had build a run of games. Same with Maris.

Although I would have slotted Maris right back in as soon as I could have done.
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Re: This seasons captain

Postby BH_Stag » Thu Jun 30, 2022 10:43 am

Clarke has plenty to offer when fit. His energy and ability to get about the pitch is really useful and he has a goal in him as well.

I wouldn’t let him go personally. Maris, Boateng, Clarke, Lapslie, and Quinn are all good options and would be a top 3 set of midfielders in the league.
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Re: This seasons captain

Postby my name is jonas » Thu Jun 30, 2022 12:11 pm

No way Clarke should be captain imo. Does not strike me as a leader on or off the pitch.
There was some video last year of him on like the first day back and he was hardly even greeting folk.

Macca, perch, Quinn, JJ, Hawkins should all be above him for me.
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Re: This seasons captain

Postby Stag95 » Thu Jun 30, 2022 12:39 pm

People saying no way it should be Clarke - he’d have to be stripped of his captaincy then. Unless he’s committed some gross misconduct then how is that fair. Also how will the rest of the squad feel about him losing his captaincy for no reason?

Let’s be honest it’s an honorary role and doesn’t make much of a difference in reality. We’ve got a squad that should be full of leaders anyway.
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Re: This seasons captain

Postby MOTG » Thu Jun 30, 2022 1:38 pm

Whoever it is has to be more vocal in my opinion.
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