SouthernRam Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 I do think this will help Tom mature but I’m not convinced it’ll be for the overall benefit of the team. Hearing the way Rooney talks with the squad is also quite concerning. It sounds like he’s making it up on the spot. jimtastic56 and Rammy03 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyram Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 I get the negativity and comments about Shinnie but this could be a clever move. Shinnie will always be a leader with or without the armband. If the responsibility gets an extra 10% out of our most gifted player then it's worth a gamble. My fear would be how Tom reacts if and when things don't go our way and the crowd turns against him and the team. Good start needed by Tom and the team as a whole........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted July 13, 2021 Author Share Posted July 13, 2021 (edited) Quote Lawrence said: “It is a massive privilege for me, at a club like Derby County, to captain the side and I can’t wait to lead the boys out. The manager spoke to me last week and he has put his trust in me to lead the group this year." “I’ll do everything to make it a positive season. We all know last season wasn’t good enough on all fronts and we want to be back up towards the top end of the division this year.” He added: “The lads have all been great with me about it and I am grateful for that, but it’s not just about me because there are a number of captains in this team.” Edited July 13, 2021 by RoyMac5 Inverurie Ram and Premier ram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanS1992 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Wolfie20 said: Reckon Rooney will be a better judge of Lawrence's credentials to be team captain than any fan on a football forum. For pity's sake give the guy a chance. He has had he fair share of them though hasn't he? How often has he flattered to deceive? Don't get me wrong, I would love it to be a masterstroke and we finally get the Tom Lawrence we know is there on a regular basis, but judging by what we have seen so far in his time at Derby, I just don't think it is the right decision. I seriously hope he proves me wrong and If he does fair play to him and I will hold my hand up and admit I was wrong. Edited July 13, 2021 by DanS1992 Wolfie20, Taribo and MickD 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted July 13, 2021 Author Share Posted July 13, 2021 Derby4Me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minesahartington Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Massive roll of the dice by wazzer! DanS1992 and jimtastic56 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OoooMarkWright Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 I like Lawrence. A surprising choice but I get the rationale behind it. We need to let go and forget about the Joiners Arms. Hopefully it inspires him on the pitch to perform well. He is capable. A football captain isn’t a major role like in rugby and cricket so hopefully it gives him a confidence boost. More concerning is Rooney’s ‘speech’. I was kinda hoping behind closed doors he was a different character and more jovial. That was dry. No enthusiasm, pure dullness. He can barely string two words together and is surly. I know we’re in for a long season, but he’d send me to sleep if we’re in the trenches needing to pull together. Sort it out Wayne! kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean (hick) Saunders Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 ? or bust. Maybe we’ll get lucky jimtastic56 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted July 13, 2021 Author Share Posted July 13, 2021 6 minutes ago, enachops said: More concerning is Rooney’s ‘speech’. I was kinda hoping behind closed doors he was a different character and more jovial. That was dry. No enthusiasm, pure dullness. He can barely string two words together and is surly. I know we’re in for a long season, but he’d send me to sleep if we’re in the trenches needing to pull together. Sort it out Wayne! Lol. It's not like he realised there was a camera recording it all! jimtastic56 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Half Fan Half Biscuit Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 As long as he runs the equivalent of 100 laps of the pitch each match I’m all for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam the Ram Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 A player with a short temper who often gets wound up by opposition players leading to him making rash challenges, kicking out, squaring up to people and shouting matches. Any chance you could find a more suitable alternative, Wayne? RamDotFi, jimtastic56, Taribo and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandExile Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 jimtastic56, WhiteHorseRam and Jourdan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Super Tommy Lawrence ? Premier ram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OoooMarkWright Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 7 minutes ago, RoyMac5 said: Lol. It's not like he realised there was a camera recording it all! Regardless, a very awkward speech. Poor body language, fiddling with a bottle, referring to Tom as ‘him’ all the time. Last bit was a muddle about having a problem seeing him rather than me. Just a shoddy presentation. Might sound a little OTT, but I’m even less confident in Rooney after that. S8TY, jimtastic56, Rammy03 and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazloW Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 IslandExile and jimtastic56 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brady1993 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 I think the writers have ran out of ideas. Derby County FC used to be a pretty good show but lately there's been too many strange twists and it just stretches the realms of believability..... MK-Ram, jimtastic56 and ck- 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted July 13, 2021 Author Share Posted July 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, enachops said: Regardless, a very awkward speech. Poor body language, fiddling with a bottle, referring to Tom as ‘him’ all the time. Last bit was a muddle about having a problem seeing him rather than me. Just a shoddy presentation. Might sound a little OTT, but I’m even less confident in Rooney after that. Yep, it does sound OTT. MickD and Warren Hobhead 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topram Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Wish people would just support it! Think it’s a good idea personally his time to step up DCFC1388, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Premier ram and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboto Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 28 minutes ago, Sheikh n Bake said: Couldn't lead a horse to water. Shambolic decision. Hope he proves the neigh sayers wrong. I actually think this could work out great. He played some of his best football when he was the main man at Ipswich. Perhaps goving him the armband is Rooney’s way of giving him that ego boost to get the best out of him. We certainly need his best next season. RoyMac5 and Reggie Greenwood 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 It's a cliche, but this really could go either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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