Jon_Grooves Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Now then before i start this IS NOT an anti Keogh thread and he has been good for us this season... although after this flop AGAIN and most of us are saying we need a player clear out etc, surely the man captaining and leading us through all of these flops, apparent moans to mel, regular lack of form etc etc has to go to make way for a new captain who is eager, fresh and has new motivation to lead us again? If the players are at fault for these consistant and sudden declines in form over the years, then what has the captain, the main man, the leader been doing to sort it out? Weve got a new manager with Rowett and all we need now is a new Captain to work close with the manager and the players to motivate and make sure these player revolts dont happen. Surely Keoghs had his chance and whatever hes doing isnt working. New manager, new captain, clear our the other 'bad eggs' and we have a good foundation of starting again. surely? I cant see any positives in letting Keogh stay and captain yet again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumblemumble Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Would make sense for a new captain - didn't Shackell captain Burnley into the Prem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Keogh for captain for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Sagan Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I see few alternatives to Keogh unless you go down the (silly to my mind) route of having a likely non-playing captain such as Baird. Only other real option is to turn to Will, say it's up to him to drag the rest of them into the Prem with him, even if it's kicking and screaming, and hope he rises to the challenge of the extra responsibility. I don't think keepers name good captains because of yheir positional limitations. Who else is a viable candidate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuwtfly Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Wouldn't be surprised to see Keogh leave this summer, followed by us bringing in a new captain/centre-half. Good way to start a 'new chapter' for the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 In my view the appalling nature of the performances whilst keogh has been injured has, if anything, enhanced his credentials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 3 minutes ago, Nuwtfly said: Wouldn't be surprised to see Keogh leave this summer, followed by us bringing in a new captain/centre-half. Good way to start a 'new chapter' for the club. I suppose if having your player of the year for a number of seasons leave is good then yes. I dont think it would be a good thing unless we clearly replace with better. He is the best centre half at our club right now so would rather a few others leave before him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannable Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 So essentially, Keogh shouldn't be captain because of hearsay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Ram Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Don't think we have a leader on the books... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Grant Leadbitter would be my target. 31 and so not too expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester40 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 1 minute ago, Angry Ram said: Don't think we have a leader on the books... The player who is closest to what I would see as a real captain/main man, is Bradley. His performances haven't always been that great, but he has been on the up for most of the season. I want someone who will drag us by the throat into the Premier League. I'm old school in that I like a Roy Keane, Bryan Robson, John Terry even..a put it all on the line, get in everyone's faces and demand high expectations whilst delivering it yourself character. If Brad ain't that man, then that would be my main focus for signing asap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuwtfly Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 20 minutes ago, Paul71 said: I suppose if having your player of the year for a number of seasons leave is good then yes. I dont think it would be a good thing unless we clearly replace with better. He is the best centre half at our club right now so would rather a few others leave before him. I don't disagree with anything you say here, Paul. He is our best defender. Has been a great player over the last year or two. And I've regularly defended him on here. But if the club is looking to start a "new chapter" with Rowett (their words, not mine), they might want a fresh start on every level. That would, in turn, mean a new Captain. New heart in the middle of the defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarlet Pimpernel Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 42 minutes ago, Jon_Grooves said: Now then before i start this IS NOT an anti Keogh thread and he has been good for us this season... although after this flop AGAIN and most of us are saying we need a player clear out etc, surely the man captaining and leading us through all of these flops, apparent moans to mel, regular lack of form etc etc has to go to make way for a new captain who is eager, fresh and has new motivation to lead us again? If the players are at fault for these consistant and sudden declines in form over the years, then what has the captain, the main man, the leader been doing to sort it out? Weve got a new manager with Rowett and all we need now is a new Captain to work close with the manager and the players to motivate and make sure these player revolts dont happen. Surely Keoghs had his chance and whatever hes doing isnt working. New manager, new captain, clear our the other 'bad eggs' and we have a good foundation of starting again. surely? I cant see any positives in letting Keogh stay and captain yet again. The bit in bold. Made up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordy Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Keogh is a good player on the pitch but I will be very disappointed if he doesn't leave this summer. Throughout the numerous managers in recent years, he has been one of the few constants. After all, we keep changing everything else but Keogh stays. As captain, I think he has failed in his role on numerous occasions to get the players motivated and consistently playing good football. No doubt he is one of the key reasons why managers keep 'losing the dressing room'. He doesn't deserve to be at the club anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted McMinn Football Genius Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 9 minutes ago, Chester40 said: The player who is closest to what I would see as a real captain/main man, is Bradley. His performances haven't always been that great, but he has been on the up for most of the season. I want someone who will drag us by the throat into the Premier League. I'm old school in that I like a Roy Keane, Bryan Robson, John Terry even..a put it all on the line, get in everyone's faces and demand high expectations whilst delivering it yourself character. If Brad ain't that man, then that would be my main focus for signing asap! Bradley Johnson is the closest think to a leader that we have on our books whom is more often than not available for selection. But........ If he could stay fit long enough I'd make George Thorne skipper because when he plays he is constantly talking and encouraging his team mates and us extremely influential. I did notice before his injury that when Keogh was trying to get things going it appeared to me that not one of his teammates were paying a blind bit of notice to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StringerBell Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 26 minutes ago, Ted McMinn Football Genius said: Bradley Johnson is the closest think to a leader that we have on our books whom is more often than not available for selection. But........ If he could stay fit long enough I'd make George Thorne skipper because when he plays he is constantly talking and encouraging his team mates and us extremely influential. I did notice before his injury that when Keogh was trying to get things going it appeared to me that not one of his teammates were paying a blind bit of notice to him. It's not surprising. All he does is repeat what people have already said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brammie Steve Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Anyone named Richard should be captain as long as their surname is Keogh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKRam Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Remaining games and with current squad Rowett is limited to what he can do. He'll tweak a few things for sure but don't think anyone can second guess who he'll have as captain till we see who he brings in and who to whom he bids a fond farewell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannable Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 40 minutes ago, Jordy said: Keogh is a good player on the pitch but I will be very disappointed if he doesn't leave this summer. Throughout the numerous managers in recent years, he has been one of the few constants. After all, we keep changing everything else but Keogh stays. As captain, I think he has failed in his role on numerous occasions to get the players motivated and consistently playing good football. No doubt he is one of the key reasons why managers keep 'losing the dressing room'. He doesn't deserve to be at the club anymore. Jesus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKRam Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 We have a very reliable keeper, I'd go for Mr Carson for the immediate future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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