Vice Captain

[Ayrshire Blue]

Who'd you think will be our vice captain next season ?
I think it was Clarke but he now looks set to depart.

I'd go for someone like Macca although he gets booked to much so did Maher though.

Thoughts ???

 

[Hammo]

In my opinion it should be someone that has been at the club for a season or two. Someone that is respected by the players and then to a lesser extent the fans although don't we love everyone? It should be someone who leads an example on and off the pitch.

Now i do not know too much about behaviour off the pitch but lets take a look at the candidates (first team players in my opinion) from our small squad.

Mildenhall - Only just joined the club - NO
Francis - was originally a contract rebel but fits categories - MAYBE
Barrett - Captain
Sankofa - New signing - NO
Scannell - Didnt play hardly at all last season so new + young - NO
McCormack - Wears heart on sleeve - centre of pitch - YES
Moussa - young, inexperienced - NO
Bailey - No guarantees of being at club - contract rebel - NO
Walker - young - just one season - not mature enough - NO
Barnard - young and new to club - NO
Revell - new to club - might not play - NO
Furlong - New but lots of career experience - MAYBE

I would go for McCormack!!

 

[sufcjoe]

I think Paul Furlong will be other than that i cant think of anybody else, maybe a new signing.

 

[Hazey]

McCormack.

 

[Perth Bambi]

I think calling Francis a contract rebel is a bit harsh, he rejected one contract, which I am sure a large majority of people do, he never expressed a wish to leave the club, I think it was just an odd decision to transfer list him which I am not sure he wanted to happen either. Possible future C/VC if he stays around however I feel it has to be Macca as I am not sure that Furlong will play every game.

Although if we did sign a new commanding centre back with experience he cold be it. I don't think that a player HAS to have played for the club for a few years, although it would be ideal.

 

[Hammo]

I think calling Francis a contract rebel is a bit harsh, he rejected one contract, which I am sure a large majority of people do, he never expressed a wish to leave the club, I think it was just an odd decision to transfer list him which I am not sure he wanted to happen either.

Yes I agree - Was just making the point that it might dwindle on other players minds and stuff but I suppose it is part and parcel of the footballing world focusing on money! I agree with you. I shall leave that there for now though. I knew what I meant. Good point though mate. Cheers

 

[DTS]

Macca all the way...Might even make him calm down a bit.....

 

[OldBlueLady]

Would have gone with Clarkey before all the shenanigans, but definitely Macca now. Especially since he looks to have taken on the no. 8 shirt worn by our previous captain.

 

[Perth Bambi]

Yes I agree - Was just making the point that it might dwindle on other players minds and stuff but I suppose it is part and parcel of the footballing world focusing on money! I agree with you. I shall leave that there for now though. I knew what I meant. Good point though mate. Cheers

I do kind of agree with you, if you had to make a list of pros and cons then i guess it would go on that list, however I don't think it will really make a difference as Macca will be VC either way I would imagine.

 

[Hammo]

Lets see who is given the armband when Barrett is substituted in one of his 45 minute games or perhaps doesn't start a game pre-season. Ofcourse the vice-captain may also not be on the pitch at the same time but perhaps it will give us an insight.

May I ask though - what role does a vice captain play in your opinion?

Is the answer - the same as the captain when the captain is absent.

or - does the vice captain have their very own role in their own right - if so how important is it to the team?

Just putting the question out there...

 

[Tinks]

If Clarky is playing for us next season (and I really hope he does) then he would be my choice however, if he is not then I have to go with the same as the other replies and go for Macca.
I know his discipline record is not that good but, if given VC it may settle him down a little

 

[OldBlueLady]

Another point on the Macca thing is that his FB status is now "no longer single" so that may also have a settling down effect and he turns in to a great big softy!

 

[SUFC Forever]

Has to be Macca. Nobody else ven comes close in my opinion.

 

[Ayrshire Blue]

Another point on the Macca thing is that his FB status is now "no longer single" so that may also have a settling down effect and he turns in to a great big softy!

Not anymore :unsure:

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=838015124&hiq=alan%2Cmccormack

 

[sufcalways]

Macormack, there is no other choice

 

[BaileytheQuitter]

Macca has the most passion.

Im thinking about making him my shirt back name!

 

[Jedi Shrimper]

Definately Macca for Vice Captain. Plays with his heart, might help him keep it reined in and rewards him for loyalty.

Furlong will be a great influence & example to all the players and doesn't need an official title to do so.

 

[jennymc60]

Definitly Macca, wears his heart on his sleeve for this club

 

[Andyhsufc]

If Clarkey stays, then i would have him as vice as i think centre-halfs tend to make the best captains. If not, then i suppose it is out of Furlong and Macca

 

[Shrimper2thecore]

I think it will be Clarke