10 Aug 2016 22:40:55
Jagielka has been a great servant to our club, but I do think now is possibly the right time for him to leave if we want to move up a level. I believe the signing of Kone maybe a good one, Walsh knows Ligue 1 very well and it was only 8 months ago he was playing for Lorient so he probably knows the player well. I do hope however that Barkley is given the captaincy if Jags does leave, I think it would be the making of the lad the same way it was Gerrard at the red s

{Ed025's Note - i think jags will move on OL, but as for ross being the captain its a bit too soon for me mate...


1.) 10 Aug 2016
10 Aug 2016 22:52:41
We have just signed a born leader which Koeman stated too, there is only one person who should be Captain for the next 4 years, maybe Ross then once he has learnt off AW

Also I think Jags is off as part of the Kone deal, great servant but to improve sacrifices need to be made.


2.) 11 Aug 2016
10 Aug 2016 23:51:37
I personally think we should keep hold of Jags, but I think I'm just very attached to him as a player.

I like your thinking with Ross, and the point about Gerrard is valid, but I feel that one of Ross' biggest failings is his lack of mental strength (collapses under pressure (from the occasion, or his own fans) . Think their is a captain in there, but agree with Ed that he's a few years away and Williams is definitely ideal for the role in the meantime.


3.) 11 Aug 2016
11 Aug 2016 00:13:21
Ross is definitely too young and too quiet a lad to be captain. The captaincy should go to Williams for me.


4.) 11 Aug 2016
11 Aug 2016 00:35:13
Barry this year Williams next.


5.) 11 Aug 2016
11 Aug 2016 04:48:46
What about Coleman for Captain he seemed very passionate on the pitch through the preseason games not afraid to be heard and at a nice age to take on a big responsibility and will only improve him as a player.

{Ed001's Note - surely Williams is the new captain? He is an excellent captain, one of the best around.}


6.) 11 Aug 2016
11 Aug 2016 08:15:03
Williams nailed on for me surely his leadership qualities were a massive factor in signing him, the one thing we have lacked for a few year's now.


7.) 11 Aug 2016
11 Aug 2016 09:45:35
If Jags goes we have lost 3 stalwarts from the club. Every club needs there heartbeat Jags Ozzie and hibbo were ours. And you can't buy loyalty.


8.) 11 Aug 2016
11 Aug 2016 11:13:13
Hibbo was a stalwart if a stalwart is being paid for years for doing nothing then moaning about it, sorry take time to forgive him for that from me

Spot on Ed1 with the Ashley Williams as a Captain, that's what Koeman will certainly do and I hope he does, Jags is no Captain, ask Mirallas and Baines when they were embarrassing themselves over the penalty.


9.) 11 Aug 2016
11 Aug 2016 12:38:06
Hibbo totally ruined his relationship with the fans with that outburst 3 years he drew a VERY good wage for going fishing and that's about it it's not like he's on the bones of his arse with the electric meter beeping is it? .


10.) 11 Aug 2016
11 Aug 2016 16:18:12
Wooly, think your words "VERY" good wage are an understatement mate, he was probably on an average prem players wage so Id say 30k a week, £15 per hour is a very good wage, 30k a week is ridiculous for fishing :)


11.) 11 Aug 2016
11 Aug 2016 17:26:52
Surprised people are so keen to get rid of Jags. Still think he is a solid defender and, although possibly not a first choice starter for the season given his age, I reckon he still has a lot to offer the team as far as experience is concerned.


12.) 11 Aug 2016
11 Aug 2016 21:22:14
Barkley captain? You been smoking something? Doesn't know what he's doing himself let alone captain a team.


13.) 12 Aug 2016
11 Aug 2016 23:30:44
If Barkley got captaincy my 22 year stint as a season ticket holder would be over. A captain has to have a brain and a football brain, Barkley has neither. He shouldn't be anywhere near the first team if we can get bolasie and mata over the line never mind given the armband.

Whether jags stays or goes Williams should be captain. Jags is a "wishy washy captain" in the words of one of the players to me. He needs to just play his own game. Williams would be a class act.


14.) 12 Aug 2016
12 Aug 2016 12:13:06
Can't understand why some fans give Barkley stick. You'd swear he personally done something on them they way they talk about him sometimes.


15.) 12 Aug 2016
12 Aug 2016 21:07:36
Only a minority NBTB. THE Gladwys Street Mob mainly. The same ones who gave Howard stick, granted he was nearing the end but to be abused by your own 'supporters' was out of order. I had a season ticket for 14 years in the street end and moved to the upper bullens because of the atmosphere, was poisonous at times. As I said though, a minority, not tarnishing all with the same brush.