davenportram Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 How many captains have we got in our squad? Barker Keogh When Keogh got injured we briefly talked about possible stand ins Bryson Eustace Grant But Sir Captain Buxton got the gig. I'll admit that when Bucko signed if someone told me he would captain the team I would have laughed in their face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodleyRam Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I'll admit that when Bucko signed if someone told me he would captain the team I would have laughed in their face. He's a leader of men. That you doubted him will not have gone unnoticed with the great one. Don't be expecting him to talk to you in the pub again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Eustace seems very vocal and Wisdom too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 He's a leader of men. That you doubted him will not have gone unnoticed with the great one. Don't be expecting him to talk to you in the pub again... Frankly, he should do an Arnie and run for Mayor of Derby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleyram Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 That's what makes this squad special , loads of captains and no drama queens , Bryson got the gig against Ipswich and mite have been expecting it when Keogh got injured again , however bucks got the armband and deservedly so and the rest just get on with their jobs , in this day and age it's a pleasure to see it and if every player is still their at the end of January which I doubt we will win this league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Teale Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I have never understood all this bother about who is captain or not, I was captain for some teams I played for, not at others but I played the same, was still vocal etc, it's just someone who goes up for the coin toss really. If your a leader you lead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 I have never understood all this bother about who is captain or not, I was captain for some teams I played for, not at others but I played the same, was still vocal etc, it's just someone who goes up for the coin toss really. If your a leader you lead The captain is the one other players turn too when they are having an off day. They put that arm round the shoulder and pick players up. They also dish out the bollockings on the field when needed too. The captain has to be the one that us consistent, steady, every minute of every game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Teale Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I'm sorry the players need to turn to someone when they are having an off day? They aren't children, I struggle to believe they could make it as a professional football by having to take the lead off a captain. The ex pros I know would cringe at you saying that. Yes you need a few who can give someone a kick up the backside but they don't all take the lead of the player who gets to wear the arm band. Also what do the all the coaches do if the captain does all that. Do the Spain players look to cazillas? Man U to there how ever many captains? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 I'm sorry the players need to turn to someone when they are having an off day? They aren't children, I struggle to believe they could make it as a professional football by having to take the lead off a captain. The ex pros I know would cringe at you saying that. Yes you need a few who can give someone a kick up the backside but they don't all take the lead of the player who gets to wear the arm band. Also what do the all the coaches do if the captain does all that. Do the Spain players look to cazillas? Man U to there how ever many captains? The ex-pros probably wouldn't admit to it. the role of captain is important during the game and is more than just tossing a coin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Teale Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 The ex-pros probably wouldn't admit to it. the role of captain is important during the game and is more than just tossing a coin. Oh a secret pro footballer thing that he won't admit to. So do you think players play different to say when barker plays or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustylee Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 The ex-pros probably wouldn't admit to it. the role of captain is important during the game and is more than just tossing a coin. Quite right whoever is captain will have to pick up the trophy at the end of the season as well as going up for the toss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gritstone Ram Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 The captain usually is a leader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabber Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I must admit that I was quite surprised that Buxton got it over Bryson when Keogh went down, Bryson certainly led by example against Ipswich (2nd half) so it was an interesting decision by McClaren that has worked out well so far. Bryson certainly seems a very level headed lad to not let it affect him (perhaps he didn't want it?) and it doesn't seem to have affected his performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon the ram 2009 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 with Brysons energy and work ethic together with the quality he's shown i thought he'd be the obvious choice, Bucko since Macs arrivaval i think has been immense, his passing has been brilliant and his defending has improved forefold......he bleeds sweat and tears for Derby, glad he got the armband, lead us too the promised land Jake... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I'm sorry the players need to turn to someone when they are having an off day? They aren't children, I struggle to believe they could make it as a professional football by having to take the lead off a captain. The ex pros I know would cringe at you saying that. Yes you need a few who can give someone a kick up the backside but they don't all take the lead of the player who gets to wear the arm band. Also what do the all the coaches do if the captain does all that. Do the Spain players look to cazillas? Man U to there how ever many captains? you're usually spot on with most comments but not this one. Players are human, and nature ensures that confidence levels, temper, concentration, and many other things fluctuate during a game. The captain should be the one with the most mental strength to not 'suffer' peaks and troughs. Ask the old players if having Dave Mackay as captain helped! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 A good captain has to motivate and guide but actually listening to his team is just as important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroyDyer Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 A good captain is capable of running a tight ship, bellowing orders, and making fish fingers. Bucko ticks all but one box. He made me smell his fingers outside nono8. Granted, they were fishy, but not at all appropriate for a sandwich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Jake Buxton is Captain Scott, Captain Corelli, Captain Blood, Captain America and Captain Kirk rolled into one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I saw Jake in Waterstones once, looking at a book called 'What Captains Do'. I noticed he didn't read it, he just stared it down till he got the information he wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamNut Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I saw Jake in Waterstones once, looking at a book called 'What Captains Do'. I noticed he didn't read it, he just stared it down till he got the information he wanted. He wrote it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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