Ross McCormack named captain

Post by **SMorientes** » 16 Jan 2014, 13:27

Just heard Austin's been officially stripped of the captaincy. Perhaps so that he can be dropped? No point having a captain who doesn't play. Certainly seems summat's going on behind the scenes - and can't see this helping Austin's performances in any way.
Given to Ross McCormack instead. Was much discussed as a candidate pre-season; could see it going either way really. Though we do have a good record with Scottish skippers.

Post by **NottinghamWhite** » 16 Jan 2014, 13:29

Is to replace Rudy Austin as team captain.

Post by **SMorientes** » 16 Jan 2014, 13:30

Oi, I got there first! You can't just usurp my post by making it into a new thread!

Post by **Aces** » 16 Jan 2014, 13:31

Hopefully it's a sign that Austin is going to be rested.

Deleted User 2 · Post by **Deleted User 2** » 16 Jan 2014, 13:31

SMorientes wrote:Oi, I got there first! You can't just usurp my post by making it into a new thread!

Except you posted it in the wrong thread. :p

Deleted User 130 · Post by **Deleted User 130** » 16 Jan 2014, 13:31

'Stripped'? Sounds a wee bit melodramatic, like he's done something seriously wrong? No I don't mean regarding how badly he has played.

Post by **NottinghamWhite** » 16 Jan 2014, 13:33

It's a strange one this taking the captaincy off someone half way through the season.

Deleted User 2 · Post by **Deleted User 2** » 16 Jan 2014, 13:34

Wasn't a fan of him for the role through the summer, but he has come to the fore through his work ethic, but mostly through the conspicuous absence of any other alternatives in the squad. Zaliukas would have been my favourite for this after his first few games, but he is clearly just as vulnerable to inconsistency as anyone else.

Good to see McDermott willing to make the decision, it's an admission of guilt in itself.

Post by **SMorientes** » 16 Jan 2014, 13:34

Bogdan wrote: Except you posted it in the wrong thread. :p

Well soooorry, I deemed it to be a "squad discussion"

Post by **SMorientes** » 16 Jan 2014, 13:36

It's a strange thing to do all in all and does make me wonder if he's done owt other than just warrant being dropped. Maybe a disagreement backstage. Either way, as bogdan says, at least it's a decision BMc is prepared to step up and make rather than to continue to shy away from.

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