wykikitoon 16468 Posted July 13, 2022 Author Share Posted July 13, 2022 I think Lascelles is good for the dressing room. As is Ritchie. I think Ritchie maybe picked in the 25 as he is quite versatile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinRobin 9147 Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 8 minutes ago, wykikitoon said: I think Lascelles is good for the dressing room. As is Ritchie. I think Ritchie maybe picked in the 25 as he is quite versatile. Hope not but only because we need better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 12733 Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Ritchie seems like someone who will become one of those weird player/coaches that you see in the academy these days 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34151 Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6284 Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 If the shirt numbers used today have anything to go by, Trippier has switch to #2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26118 Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Makes sense with Clark gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6284 Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, ewerk said: Makes sense with Clark gone. Yep although weirdly he's sat on the bench wearing a #15 training shirt Edited July 15, 2022 by Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhh_yeah 2758 Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 On 13/07/2022 at 04:30, Ayatollah Hermione said: Ritchie seems like someone who will become one of those weird player/coaches that you see in the academy these days A bit harsh maybe but I say he will find his new level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Lascelles to remain as captain apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 16468 Posted July 18, 2022 Author Share Posted July 18, 2022 Just saw that. Bit of an odd one IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Don’t think it matters that much. As per last season if he’s not on the field, others will take over the role. Also leaves the newer players free to get on with the actual football rather than carry the “burden” of captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 I'd have given the captaincy to Trippier. He's more of a leader than Lascelles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinRobin 9147 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 I reckon he will get the armband most weeks if fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8936 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Captaincy doesn't just happen on the pitch to be fair. Can't see Lascelles starting many games ahead of Botman, Burn, or Schar. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonpack 6763 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 9 minutes ago, The Fish said: Captaincy doesn't just happen on the pitch to be fair. Can't see Lascelles starting many games ahead of Botman, Burn, or Schar. This, he'll not play/start games much I wouldn't have thought, why rock the boat, armband on the pitch will be Tripper or maybe Wilson. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19717 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 club captain should be one of the first names on the teamsheet. not lascelles, in other words 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston 41 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 The captain should be on the pitch every game when fit IMO. I can understand keeping him as captain last season until it finished but this is the beginning of Eddies first full season why not just sort the captaincy out now. The whole thing is weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8936 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Why does the club captain need to be on the pitch? If his leadership qualities outweigh his footballing qualities, and there are other leaders on the pitch, what's the harm? I couldn't give a toss about who the club captain is, because I'm zen as fuck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6284 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Yeah you don't necessarily have to be playing to be a leader amongst the squad. It covers all facets, not just match play. Eddie clearly sees value in retaining Lascelles as club captain and unless some of you are wannabe Pearsons, stalking in the bushes at Darsley Park, we haven't really got an insight into what goes on outside of match time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 6127 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 4 hours ago, wykikitoon said: Just saw that. Bit of an odd one IMO Worked under Howe last season, why upset the apple cart? It didn't influence who got on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12447 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 I think last season it might have possibly rocked things, but it’s a fresh season now it should have went to Trippier. I don’t see the point in having a 28 year old captain who isn’t starter, he’s just a cheerleader at that point and he’s not a club legend as was the case for Noble remaining captain. I understand the captain does more than just on the pitch argument to a degree but at the same time him not having the captaincy doesn’t restrict him from speaking up or being a leader if he’s so good at it. I’d personally say being dropped almost immediately from a starting spot is more of a hit than losing captaincy to a title winning England international. Doesn’t make a difference to me overall but it is a weird move by Howe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 16468 Posted July 18, 2022 Author Share Posted July 18, 2022 34 minutes ago, Howay said: I think last season it might have possibly rocked things, but it’s a fresh season now it should have went to Trippier. I don’t see the point in having a 28 year old captain who isn’t starter, he’s just a cheerleader at that point and he’s not a club legend as was the case for Noble remaining captain. I understand the captain does more than just on the pitch argument to a degree but at the same time him not having the captaincy doesn’t restrict him from speaking up or being a leader if he’s so good at it. I’d personally say being dropped almost immediately from a starting spot is more of a hit than losing captaincy to a title winning England international. Doesn’t make a difference to me overall but it is a weird move by Howe. Alright Pearson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston 41 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 6 hours ago, The Fish said: Why does the club captain need to be on the pitch? If his leadership qualities outweigh his footballing qualities, and there are other leaders on the pitch, what's the harm? I couldn't give a toss about who the club captain is, because I'm zen as fuck. Because at times during a match when things get tough and the team is under pressure, players look to their captain for inspiration who drives them. Lascelles cant do that from the bench and if hes so good off the field then why cant he still be if he doesn't have the captaincy?? Does he just stop all that good off field work and sulk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 16468 Posted July 18, 2022 Author Share Posted July 18, 2022 TBF We have have leaders on the pitch in Trips and even Joe now. I also don't think Lascelles is a sulker. IMO Though, Trips should be the Captain as he is likely going to play more. Lascelles can be club captain. I also get that Howe wants to keep things on a balance and he is privy to more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12447 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 (edited) Edited July 18, 2022 by Howay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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