JAT Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 That's a good philosophy as 'one for the future' - but not as an immediate replacement, which was the point you were making. The point I made about Buxton and his experience was the immediate replacement. I think then bringing in a younger players, especially if they have more pace would be a good option. I really like Keogh and I would be disappointed to see him leave, just like I would with a lot our players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSox Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Did anyone else pick up on the RD interview with SM straight after the match? He was asked about the contract position with Richard Keogh and Chris Martin and in his answer he didn't even mention Keogh - only Martin's 4 yr deal. Maybe reading too much into it, but it seemed odd to me, Time (39 hours or so) will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t'oldu Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I made a mental note of that too. He has always spoken of them both together before so for him not to have followed up with something like 'and Keogh is close' was unusual enough to set bells ringing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymru Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I think he will be going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAT Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Did anyone else pick up on the RD interview with SM straight after the match? He was asked about the contract position with Richard Keogh and Chris Martin and in his answer he didn't even mention Keogh - only Martin's 4 yr deal. Maybe reading too much into it, but it seemed odd to me, Time (39 hours or so) will tell. Have you not also realised that towards the end of last season Martin has stepped up to a leadership role. He does more (and better) interviews, he seems to be more active around the club and in the community. I think he'll be made captain. Even on the pitch he comes across as a leader! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAT Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Have you not also realised that towards the end of last season Martin has stepped up to a leadership role. He does more (and better) interviews, he seems to be more active around the club and in the community. I think he'll be made captain. Even on the pitch he comes across as a leader! The Leader I should have said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Ram Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Have you not also realised that towards the end of last season Martin has stepped up to a leadership role. He does more (and better) interviews, he seems to be more active around the club and in the community. I think he'll be made captain. Even on the pitch he comes across as a leader! He's quite funny and can actually construct proper sentences for a footballer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie20 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Have you not also realised that towards the end of last season Martin has stepped up to a leadership role. He does more (and better) interviews, he seems to be more active around the club and in the community. I think he'll be made captain. Even on the pitch he comes across as a leader! Are you at the club every day to see how much more influence Martin has compared with Keogh? If so, you must be IT so please put the rest of us out of our misery and spill the beans on the Germans CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Ram Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Are you at the club every day to see how much more influence Martin has compared with Keogh? If so, you must be IT so please put the rest of us out of our misery and spill the beans on the Germans CB. "Germans"!!! How many are we expecting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAT Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Are you at the club every day to see how much more influence Martin has compared with Keogh? If so, you must be IT so please put the rest of us out of our misery and spill the beans on the Germans CB. Haha. I think it's obvious who has more influence by players body language, whose opinions are valued by the media and also by the way we play. Fact is we can't play the way we do without Martin, he is irreplaceable. If he goes we have to change our style. I think any team needs one leader on the pitch whose value means they play every game, I think this season that is Martin. I think we then have experience throughout the squad, Grant, Buxton, Eustace, Bryson and Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Keogh isnt club captain thats still Barker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAT Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Keogh isnt club captain thats still Barker. I think that's just a formality. Morally it wouldn't be right to take the captaincy off an injured player but I think in true sense of the role it is Keogh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t'oldu Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 There is a difference between club captain and team captain and they aren't necessarily one and the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAT Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 There is a difference between club captain and team captain and they aren't necessarily one and the same. This is true. I've always noticed that most club captains are the team captain unless something is stopping them from playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t'oldu Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I think Cowans was our club captain. And Michael Johnson. Like you say it is usually the team captain who becomes a sort of elder statesman when his playing days are limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 If he wants off, let him. To go the PL and for a proper fee (not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Anyrode. I thought Keogh was a bit narky with some teammates on Sat. I think he knows he's off, and is falling out with some so it makes it easier to leave. But like my ex who liked to start arguments so it was easier to leave me. The bitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JW- Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Controversial! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie20 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Anyrode. I thought Keogh was a bit narky with some teammates on Sat. I think he knows he's off, and is falling out with some so it makes it easier to leave. But like my ex who liked to start arguments so it was easier to leave me. The bitch. I thought at one point in the second half he got nowty with a section of the crowd in the East Stand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLACML Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Have you not also realised that towards the end of last season Martin has stepped up to a leadership role. He does more (and better) interviews, he seems to be more active around the club and in the community. I think he'll be made captain. Even on the pitch he comes across as a leader! Martin is a moany fecker and a bit of a nutter. Love him to bits but I wouldn't have him as captain. He's already influential without it anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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