Were we wrong regarding David Marshall?

Were we wrong about David Marshall being our Captain?

I was one of them who was all for it, but Ive been watching, I would rather an out field player.

Ive been watching Arron Gunnarson lately, I would be happy to have him as our Captain?

Arron Gunnarsson is already the Iceland captain and has played well recently. I reckon he could motivate the team.

Any suggestions

We were wrong to keep him. Should have cashed in if there was legitimate interest, shadow of his former self

We were wrong to keep him. Should have cashed in if there was legitimate interest, shadow of his former self

Def not wrong to have kept him thats totally different than my question?

Yes I agree Gunnar would make a great captain, the problem we had under olly was Marshall was the only player certain to start... Gunnar was awesome in our winning championship season, and is solid now so far... Gunnar would be my choice !

We were wrong to keep him. Should have cashed in if there was legitimate interest, shadow of his former self

Def not wrong to have kept him thats totally different than my question?

You said any suggestions thus asking what I thought, I said I thought we should have cashed in on Marshall thus questioning his captaincy

good idea about Gunnerson, but he does have some crap games.

As for Marshall being sold.......he had a match saving moment yesterday - without even touching the ball !

Standing up to the early one on one, steering the striker wide allowing Fabio to dive in to clear off the line. Probably Marshalls reputation put doubt in the strikers mind to shoot early ?

Fabio was superb getting back too.

Were we wrong about David Marshall being our Captain?

I was one of them who was all for it, but Ive been watching, I would rather an out field player.

Ive been watching Arron Gunnarson lately, I would be happy to have him as our Captain?

Arron Gunnarsson is already the Iceland captain and has played well recently. I reckon he could motivate the team.

Any suggestions

Was saying Gunnarsson yesterday at the game, he'd be good. Maybe Manga would be good too in time (once he's gelled with the team - although he was a beast yesterday!)

It must be difficult to captain the team from goalkeeper. I think a "chain of command" from Marshall to Manga will develop in time.

Totally agree regarding Gunnarsson. He never stopped talking and encouraging his team mates yesterday and always gives 100% whether he's having a good game or a bad game. He leads by example.
And as you said Annis, he captains his country.

We were wrong to keep him. Should have cashed in if there was legitimate interest, shadow of his former self

Def not wrong to have kept him thats totally different than my question?

You said any suggestions thus asking what I thought, I said I thought we should have cashed in on Marshall thus questioning his captaincy

Ok I understand, what you thought I meant I was on about being Captain?

I've said all along Annis that Marshall should not be captain. The best player doesn't always make the best captain and in this case we are talking about a "goalkeeper". Can anyone name a goalkeeper that has been a great captain, i can't think of one but i expect someone will remind me. We need to make an outfield player captain. Players who spring to mind are Aron Gunnarsson, a warrior and leader who is the best captain Iceland have had in their history and another shout would be Bruno Manga who i know has only just joined the club but was immense organising the defence yesterday . You need strong characters to be made captains but then again the ones playing for us who are not captains should still be leaders. If we put a team on the pitch with lots of leaders then we would win this league, we have to make sure we blend talented players with the hungry ones,easy isn't it?

Centre half or centre midfield should always be the captain. The keeper is to far away from the action most of the time and difficult to relay orders.

As I see it, not being captain doesn't mean you can't be vocal and lead by example. So it doesn't matter whose captain as long as the team are putting 100% in and encouraging each other.

Goalkeepers IMO don't make good captains they're to far away from play and therefore need an outfield player as captain, Gunner has Captained his country and could do a good job.

Marshall as a senior player would be my choice as club captain he can always give assistance if needed on the pitch.

I've said all along Annis that Marshall should not be captain. The best player doesn't always make the best captain and in this case we are talking about a "goalkeeper". Can anyone name a goalkeeper that has been a great captain, i can't think of one but i expect someone will remind me. We need to make an outfield player captain. Players who spring to mind are Aron Gunnarsson, a warrior and leader who is the best captain Iceland have had in their history and another shout would be Bruno Manga who i know has only just joined the club but was immense organising the defence yesterday . You need strong characters to be made captains but then again the ones playing for us who are not captains should still be leaders. If we put a team on the pitch with lots of leaders then we would win this league, we have to make sure we blend talented players with the hungry ones,easy isn't it?

Good post
I think myself and many others got this wrong, incl Ole, weve all panicked

Laughable to suggest we should have sold Marshall.

In answer to the question, I think Turner would have made a good captain. Gunnarsson is a good shout too.

The bottom line is, we should have kept Hudson.

The way Manga lead the back line yesterday the new manager wouldn't go far wrong with making him captain, Marshall would understand

I've said all along Annis that Marshall should not be captain. The best player doesn't always make the best captain and in this case we are talking about a "goalkeeper". Can anyone name a goalkeeper that has been a great captain, i can't think of one but i expect someone will remind me. We need to make an outfield player captain. Players who spring to mind are Aron Gunnarsson, a warrior and leader who is the best captain Iceland have had in their history and another shout would be Bruno Manga who i know has only just joined the club but was immense organising the defence yesterday . You need strong characters to be made captains but then again the ones playing for us who are not captains should still be leaders. If we put a team on the pitch with lots of leaders then we would win this league, we have to make sure we blend talented players with the hungry ones,easy isn't it?

From what I understand he doesn't speak a word of English?
Maybe wrong.
Manga I mean!

I didn't want him as Captain, always an outfield player for me.

We do lack a captain in the team. Gunnar has captained Iceland but I'm not convinced. I'd consider Connolly who has totally proved me wrong this season. I'd also consider Jones who I think would enjoy the responsibility.

I've said all along Annis that Marshall should not be captain. The best player doesn't always make the best captain and in this case we are talking about a "goalkeeper". Can anyone name a goalkeeper that has been a great captain, i can't think of one but i expect someone will remind me. We need to make an outfield player captain. Players who spring to mind are Aron Gunnarsson, a warrior and leader who is the best captain Iceland have had in their history and another shout would be Bruno Manga who i know has only just joined the club but was immense organising the defence yesterday . You need strong characters to be made captains but then again the ones playing for us who are not captains should still be leaders. If we put a team on the pitch with lots of leaders then we would win this league, we have to make sure we blend talented players with the hungry ones,easy isn't it?

Peter Shilton captained England 14 times.

I would prefer a outfield player to be captain, Gunnarson seems the best bet, make him team captain and Marshall club captain

As soon as R Morrisson came on, AG called him and told him exactly where he should position himself. RV pointed to a Sheff Wed player and AG nodded giving him the thumbs up. I also noticed AG (and Manga) having a quiet word with RM after he tried dribbling out of defence late on.
Good experienced captain material IMO.

Were we wrong about David Marshall being our Captain?

I was one of them who was all for it, but Ive been watching, I would rather an out field player.

Ive been watching Arron Gunnarson lately, I would be happy to have him as our Captain?

Arron Gunnarsson is already the Iceland captain and has played well recently. I reckon he could motivate the team.

Any suggestions

I think you might be spot on there Annis,not too many other candidates.

Were we wrong about David Marshall being our Captain?

I was one of them who was all for it, but Ive been watching, I would rather an out field player.

Ive been watching Arron Gunnarson lately, I would be happy to have him as our Captain?

Arron Gunnarsson is already the Iceland captain and has played well recently. I reckon he could motivate the team.

Any suggestions

I think you might be spot on there Annis,not too many other candidates.

The only players I can see guaranteeing there place in the 11 is Manga or Noone Give it to Manga, I know it sounds a bit mad, but if he is the direct replacement for Hudds, trust him with captaincy too

I've said all along Annis that Marshall should not be captain. The best player doesn't always make the best captain and in this case we are talking about a "goalkeeper". Can anyone name a goalkeeper that has been a great captain, i can't think of one but i expect someone will remind me. We need to make an outfield player captain. Players who spring to mind are Aron Gunnarsson, a warrior and leader who is the best captain Iceland have had in their history and another shout would be Bruno Manga who i know has only just joined the club but was immense organising the defence yesterday . You need strong characters to be made captains but then again the ones playing for us who are not captains should still be leaders. If we put a team on the pitch with lots of leaders then we would win this league, we have to make sure we blend talented players with the hungry ones,easy isn't it?

Peter Schmeichel was a good captain for Denmark and when he stepped in for the suspended Roy Keane in the 1999 Champions League final (without Keane he would have probably captained Man Utd a lot more).

Totally agree regarding Gunnarsson. He never stopped talking and encouraging his team mates yesterday and always gives 100% whether he's having a good game or a bad game. He leads by example.
And as you said Annis, he captains his country.

Manga and daehli never stopped talking either, gave everything as did fabio. I wouldn't make gunnarson captain as I don't think he will play every game.
Fabio for captain

We were wrong to keep him. Should have cashed in if there was legitimate interest, shadow of his former self

What planet you on!

We were wrong to keep him. Should have cashed in if there was legitimate interest, shadow of his former self

What planet you on!

He's been partying with ole too much, doesn't know what he's doing anymore

Whittingham would be a good captain, I know hes relitively quiet but has been with us the longest, has good experience at this level, any vocal direction he does give is obviously going to be constructive

We were wrong to keep him. Should have cashed in if there was legitimate interest, shadow of his former self

What planet you on!

He's been partying with ole too much, doesn't know what he's doing anymore

Whittingham would be a good captain, I know hes relitively quiet but has been with us the longest, has good experience at this level, any vocal direction he does give is obviously going to be constructive

Are you an actual sloper road legend?

Gunnarsson for captain.

Turner was my choice over Pre Season.

We were wrong to keep him. Should have cashed in if there was legitimate interest, shadow of his former self

What planet you on!

He's been partying with ole too much, doesn't know what he's doing anymore

Whittingham would be a good captain, I know hes relitively quiet but has been with us the longest, has good experience at this level, any vocal direction he does give is obviously going to be constructive

Are you an actual sloper road legend?

Gunnarsson for captain.

More of a sloper road bell end to be honest

can Gunarsson speak english yet?