Owl 44 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Apologies if there's already been a thread about this but with Loovens seemingly on his last legs and in and out of the side, and with Tom Lees close to making a comeback, who would you have as the captain of our team? By my reckoning we've had 5 captains this year? Loovens, Lees, Hutch, Jones and Reach. Weren't Bannan and Nuhiu even given it once? I can't remember. Lees has always been vice-captain followed by Hutch. Think Hutch is a great captain but he doesn't play enough. Lees doesn't seem to have many leadership qualities about him. Reach is young but well respected and I have to say I think he's embraced the role brilliantly. He constantly talks to his team mates, diffuses situations, calms them down, congratulates them, etc. Everything a leader should do. I loved it at Middlesborough when Thorniley got booked and he was straight over to him to give him a pat on the back and some reassurance. He also quickly stopped Matias from lynching the referee when he was sent off against Birmingham and was also the first to congratulate Dawson on his super save yesterday. I think he'd make a brilliant captain for the rest of the season but will it only be when Loovens isn't playing? And what about Lees? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnsie Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Yup. Posted similar (but shorter) in the OMDT. To see how the boo boys were saying he wasn't a championship player to become one of our best player in a matter of months. However, I would have never thought he could be a captain like he is. A bit like when Beckham was captain. He leads by example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley Owl Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Reach - he lifts his game when he has the armband. Lees responds to it in a way that it negatively affects his game. Time to build for the future and Reach is perfect for the role in Amy opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulva Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I’d give it Nuhui. Do something different. Let Reach play his football. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Pelupessy will become our. new captain and rightly so Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulva Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 We’ve got a problem with Reach. We are going to get some big offers in the summer, and we aren’t in a position to refuse. That lad is a Premier League footballer, and the stick he got on here early doors was shameful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbirks Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I think he's brought Pelupessy in for the role. Watching him before the game, seems to be in leader mode all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areNOTwhatTHEYseem Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Early signs are that the captaincy could be the making of Reach. He's stepped his game up massively this season, but especially in recent months when the going has been tough. He's led by example on the pitch and I'm sure he's earned the respect of his teammates for helping to drag them through some tough times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animis Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 9 minutes ago, Owl 44 said: Apologies if there's already been a thread about this but with Loovens seemingly on his last legs and in and out of the side, and with Tom Lees close to making a comeback, who would you have as the captain of our team? By my reckoning we've had 5 captains this year? Loovens, Lees, Hutch, Jones and Reach. Weren't Bannan and Nuhiu even given it once? I can't remember. Lees has always been vice-captain followed by Hutch. Think Hutch is a great captain but he doesn't play enough. Lees doesn't seem to have many leadership qualities about him. Reach is young but well respected and I have to say I think he's embraced the role brilliantly. He constantly talks to his team mates, diffuses situations, calms them down, congratulates them, etc. Everything a leader should do. I loved it at Middlesborough when Thorniley got booked and he was straight over to him to give him a pat on the back and some reassurance. He also quickly stopped Matias from lynching the referee when he was sent off against Birmingham and was also the first to congratulate Dawson on his super save yesterday. I think he'd make a brilliant captain for the rest of the season but will it only be when Loovens isn't playing? And what about Lees? I agree - Reach does seem to have taken to the role well. I like his centre midfield rolle as well which would support him being captain more. I hope Loovens' games are restricted to injury cover, as i expect he will move on in the Summer, so we need to start building the formation/team line up for 2018/19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Pudil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 25 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: Pelupessy will become our. new captain and rightly so Thats the feeling i get too . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S72 Owl Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I’d like to see Reach keep it. Since he’s had the arm band you can see on the pitch he’s always talking to the players, always trying to motivate the players, and sets a good example with his work rate. A similar type of captain to someone like Beckham. When Lees had it, it seemed to effect his game, in the same way it did with Semedo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggoisgod Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 1 hour ago, cbirks said: I think he's brought Pelupessy in for the role. Watching him before the game, seems to be in leader mode all the time. I also have the same feeling probably starting next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Newsome Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 1 hour ago, vulva said: We’ve got a problem with Reach. We are going to get some big offers in the summer, and we aren’t in a position to refuse. That lad is a Premier League footballer, and the stick he got on here early doors was shameful. It's Brunt and Whelan all over again, we have some caveman fans who couldn't spot a footballer if he smacked you in the chops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 We have far bigger worries than who wears the armband. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveyboy66 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 We were saying not long ago that there were no leaders in the team then along comes Reach to take the responsibility as captain and Vernacio and Joey Pep have shown that they can do it on the field as well. What has changed ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 1 minute ago, daveyboy66 said: We were saying not long ago that there were no leaders in the team then along comes Reach to take the responsibility as captain and Vernacio and Joey Pep have shown that they can do it on the field as well. What has changed ? We have a manager who knows how to motivate players , thats whats happened . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peake Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 It's nice to see that we currently have a few players that are captain material and are vocal on the pitch. Reach has come out of his shell, Pelupessy has been a captain before, as has Venancio. Pudil is proving to be a strong character at the moment as well. Before we were relying on Loovens and Hutch who weren't always guaranteed to be on the pitch. I agree that Lees is better off concentrating on his football and benefited from having Loovens next to him and Westwood behind him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adelphi1867 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Reech has found his best position and has made that central midfield his own. Being played in this position regularly has given him the confidence he now shows, leading to becoming a good leader on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthefish2002 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Sorry dont see Reach as a captain. Yes having a good season and full of confidence but a bit too nesh for my liking when tackles are flying in. Dont like to see that from a captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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