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But there has to be an actual reason, evidence of what you want or don't want, not guesswork. Outside of just guesswork, you've given nothing and the guy you want didn't show (based on the same basis you judge Lloris) anything too, in fact, worse, he didn't even front up to the cameras afterwards as Lloris does.
Nothing needs to change regarding a Captian though, that's the only point I will make consistently on this. I don't believe there is one player that makes a difference, you should be aiming to have many leaders within the group and I think we have this.I don't mind so much if our captain doesn't speak to the media. Maybe we need to create a siege mentality like Ferguson did at United.
Something needs to change, I don't agree that after a certain number of years players go stale at a club (which is what some pundits are saying) but maybe there are some players who have no intention being there next year and it's affecting their performances.
I gave my view on what Pochettino should do about that in my very first post.
Nothing needs to change regarding a Captian though, that's the only point I will make consistently on this. I don't believe there is one player that makes a difference, you should be aiming to have many leaders within the group and I think we have this.
Any changes to be made are on the playing personnel, I do believe players get stale and/or just don't have the legs to press if they have been doing it in a high pressing team for long periods. The best example of this is Dembele, he physically couldn't do what he was asked to do, when he did it broke him and he started to pick-up injuries and/or get fatigued etc.. but this has nothing to do with Captains.
Why? When you can't hear what being said 10ft away what's the difference?Don't you think a goalkeeping captain is at disadvantage from being more isolated from the rest of the players?
The thread title was what do I want from a Captain...I gave my definition of the qualities I felt the position required. I then gave my opinion that Hugo wasn't the guy for me. I don't have to justify that opinion to you or anybody, neither do I have to base it on concrete facts, it's simply my viewpoint. If you don't share it then fine, you go your way and I'll go mine and we shall agree to differ. Nobody sees what goes on inside the club but I certainly don't see anything like a team spirit or synergy at the moment from the squad. That comes under the responsibility of the manager and team captain as far as I'm concerned and I think both need changing. My opinion and not one that's up for debate.But there has to be an actual reason, evidence of what you want or don't want, not guesswork. Outside of just guesswork, you've given nothing and the guy you want didn't show (based on the same basis you judge Lloris) anything too, in fact, worse, he didn't even front up to the cameras afterwards as Lloris does.
That's all absolutely fine mate, I've no trouble with that. I do have trouble with anyone claiming to know what actually is going on, this is how I took your post, I'm sorry if I got that wrong.The thread title was what do I want from a Captain...I gave my definition of the qualities I felt the position required. I then gave my opinion that Hugo wasn't the guy for me. I don't have to justify that opinion to you or anybody, neither do I have to base it on concrete facts, it's simply my viewpoint. If you don't share it then fine, you go your way and I'll go mine and we shall agree to differ. Nobody sees what goes on inside the club but I certainly don't see anything like a team spirit or synergy at the moment from the squad. That comes under the responsibility of the manager and team captain as far as I'm concerned and I think both need changing. My opinion and not one that's up for debate.
Why? When you can't hear what being said 10ft away what's the difference?
The most important aspect(s) of a Club Captain is stuff done not on match days but back at Hotspur Way where the players spend 95% of their working time whilst under contract.
WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM A CAPTAIN...?