Mole_Toonfan Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Well there's that.... but i have even less faith that getting deployed properly than i do the things i mentioned in my post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 So is Cabaye captain for this then? him or Williamsons the most likely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUFC Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 He does that without the armband, though. In the Cardiff game he was absolutely bossing Colo and Santon in particular. Yep, he always seems to be shouting at everyone, which I do like seeing from him. I noticed that as well during the Cardiff game and he did look like the leader in the back. So is Cabaye captain for this then? I imagine so, I'd much rather see it go to Hatem (if he starts), Mapou, or Willo. I say Mapou given he was captain of Montpellier, etc. Ben Arfa and Williamson would be terrible captains like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 He does that without the armband, though. In the Cardiff game he was absolutely bossing Colo and Santon in particular. Yep, he always seems to be shouting at everyone, which I do like seeing from him. I noticed that as well during the Cardiff game and he did look like the leader in the back. So is Cabaye captain for this then? I imagine so, I'd much rather see it go to Hatem (if he starts), Mapou, or Willo. I say Mapou given he was captain of Montpellier, etc. Ben Arfa and Williamson would be terrible captains like. captains overall a fairly meaningless position in a match. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Ben Arfa and Williamson would be terrible captains like. 1) Neither fussed about leaving and held out during the window 2) Ben Arfa has been here for a long time, and has shown how positively he acts on the pitch, if he had it an occasion like Saturday you know he wouldn't hide from it, he'd relish in it. That's the sort of personality he seems to be. 3) Williamson is a leader, despite being limited footballer, he absolutely has a commanding aspect to him - be it through shouting and organizing his line. It'll most likely be Cabaye though. Also, regarding captains - its meaningless when you appoint someone who doesn't command respect from his teammates or isn't the type of leader people rally around. A captain can be a very vital person on the team if he's given that type of role and the club is set up to have a captain have a strong role. It's diluted when you give it to player's who seemingly don't want to be there or don't hold each other accountable on and off the pitch. We owe Nolan a ton for his leadership on and off the pitch when he was our captain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I just hope we are still in the game after 15 mins, if we do that then I'll believe we can get a decent result. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Mapou captained down at Morecambe didn't he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I seem to remember Tiote captaining once but that might have been a friendly. Guess Sissoko is probably also a shout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Of course it'll be Cabaye. That's if Shola isn't starting... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Ben Arfa and Williamson would be terrible captains like. I think Williamson's a dreadful footballer but he's already the most vocal player in the team. How he'd be a terrible captain is beyond me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Give it to a player who gives a fuck and wants to actually be here or give it someone who will shout and be vocal on the pitch looking for other's to be accountable and do their part. Thinking about the who's going to be fielded its Ben Arfa, Sissoko, Williamson, Mapou, Krul. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Think it's about time Saylor is replaced, utterly unreliable injury wise and will never get a long enough to run in the team to see if he can actually "make it" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hatem garrincha Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Ben Arfa for captain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Think it's about time Saylor is replaced, utterly unreliable injury wise and will never get a long enough to run in the team to see if he can actually "make it" He's 28 nearly. He is what he is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Ben Arfa for captain I expect Ben arfa to be on the bench knowing Pardew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trumpet Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Enrique and Lucas are out for us. Enrique has a knock and Lucas' wife has gone to labour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 2 boosts but we'll still get torn apart by S&S. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Enrique and Lucas are out for us. Enrique has a knock and Lucas' wife has gone to labour. The Enrique injury was probably self inflicted, it'll have been his knees knocking at the thought of facing Ben Arfa again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 My liverpool mate will probably be relieved that lucas is out as he is genuinely annoyed he;s keeping henderson out the team in midfield to be fair he is much improved from what I have seen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 1-0. Ben Arfa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 My liverpool mate will probably be relieved that lucas is out as he is genuinely annoyed he;s keeping henderson out the team in midfield to be fair he is much improved from what I have seen They have both started almost every PL game this season tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
henke Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 0 - something Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 i put £10 on Ben Arfa to score last Consolation goal from him on as a sub of course... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 i'm actually getting a bit more confident for this now. cheap red wine is fantastic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 kinda hoping its the most boring 0-0 possible (outside of the obvious reason why) just to annoy BT with their "virtually goals guaranteed" ad. Dunno why but things like that bug me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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