[Archived] Captain?

[ABBEY]

true...

i dont normally ask for poles but think we should ask for one for who should be capt...or is it poll

[92er]

true...

i dont normally ask for poles but think we should ask for one for who should be capt...or is it poll

Isn't he a ref?

[andrew92]

yes and a very bad 1 (does that narrow it down)

[Perth_Rover]

true...

i dont normally ask for poles but think we should ask for one for who should be capt...or is it poll

i hope that was sarcasm poll boy

[ABBEY]

mmmmm

[bazza]

I know that Lucas wants away but until he actually goes in January or end of season he is still a Rovers player; and a very good one at that.

If Sparky thinks he's the best for captain then I'll go along with that. After all, Neill is a professional footballer and he'll give 100% every game (as he has already proved).

I just hope that the fans don't boo him. There is no excuse for fans who deride a player in the blue and white halves for whatever reason.

[ABBEY]

so its ok for him to deride our club?

[thenodrog]

so its ok for him to deride our club?

When did he do that Abbey?

[ABBEY]

HE PLAYED LIKE A REAL WANT AWAY TODAY HE PASSED MOR TO SKUNKS THAN BLUE SHIRTS AND WTF WAS HE DOING FOR THE 2ND GOAL...HES NOT FIT TO CAPT.Let alone wear the shirt

[Bobby G]

He was pretty good in the second half though.

[ABBEY]

LIKE HIS LONG PUNTS THROUGH TO GIVEN 3 OR 4 TIMES...GET HIIM IN THE RESERVES AND ROT

[tcj_jones]

I didn't watch todays game and I'm only posting because this topic came back to the top of the page, but I think it is disgusting that a player that has reiterated his desire to leave the club, and who will almost certainly leave the club at the end of the season has been given the captaincy for such a prolonged period.

When you're in the mire you need a player a captain that will stand up and kick the crap out of his team until they start playing as if they want to play in the premiership next season. They should also lead by example.

This season I have seen neither from Neill. He might be a quirky and well liked character, but he sure as hell doesn't inspire the team. I'd rather Todd have the captaincy than Neill.

If I had to choose a captain right now, it'd be between Tugay, Savage and Friedel - perhaps the only players that give a ###### about the club.

[OhmiBRFC]

Blackburn are ready to sell Lucas Neill to Liverpool after the Ewood Park fans turned on the defender, who has kept the captain's armband despite wanting to leave the club. (Daily Mirror)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/g...ers/6171133.stm

like he was ever going to stay...

[Ray-Von]

Whilst I sort of agree with the sentiment, you certainly could not fault his committment or effort on Saturday, despite the boo boys.

[OhmiBRFC]

he looked up into the corner where most boo's where coming from when he walked in at half time.

[gazsimm]

I would give the arm band to Savage untill Nelson comes back, the guy gives 100% and will motivate the players

[RevidgeBlue]

Only two viable candidates until Nelsen returns, Savage or Friedel. After that I'd be happy with any of them.

[OhmiBRFC]

Savage defintaley

[ihtd]

Savage may not be the most technically gifted player in the team but he gives his all and thats all i ask of our players. Give him the armband!!

Savage IMO sets the pace for our side, a bit like when we were down before when we had Dickov, they both run about like head-less chickens but it serves as a motivator the rest of the players.

Neill Out Sav In

[Boz]

MH is not helping Lucas by allowing him to continue as skipper. It only adds credence to anybody wishing to express their dissatisfaction during a game, or provide an excuse for their non attendance. However supporters will have to reconcile themselves with the fact that contracts last for a fixed period of time only and players will then move on for an extra few thousand a week. The supporters do not want to see the honour of captain to be awarded to any such person.

For what it's worth it appears to me that Lucas's commitment and attitude has not been vastly different, but if the boos increase who knows?

Surely the management and Lucas can see the supporters' views and address this?

Lily for skipper until The Admiral returns and may that be very soon please?

[northernrover]

I thought Ooijer did ok in the couple of games he had as skipper.

Seemed to me that the added responsibility brought the best out of him.... like he felt he was obliged to lead by example........ which, of course, you should!!

Anyone agree??

[T4E]

Its gotta be Savage. Lucas even being in the 16 is an insult.

[Hughesy]

Neill was pathetic on saturday and if i was Hughes i would of took him off at half time.

He doesnt want to play for the club and he doesnt deserve to wear the shirt no more - simple!

Take the armband off him and also stick him in the reserves.

As for new captain - Savage, Ooijer, Friedel! Its a team full of leaders

[G Somerset Rover]

This is one subject that I dont think anybody can back Hughes on. A silly decision and one that gets worse with every game that he wears it.

[Hughesy]

Also i was one of the ones booing. And im proud of it - because i dont like to see overpaid players playing in the famous blue and white if they cant be assed giving 100% for the fans who pay their wages!