Docherty standing down

[Lods]

The link and context would be interesting.

I'm  guessing that that the players would have been told to say nothing once the review started.
If we remember back one of the big criticisms was that the club was giving nothing away.
If Cripps was ambushed in a door stop the appropriate response in that case would have been to talk in general terms...if at all.

[Baggers]

I wonder if the 'rear view mirror' on the TT / Crippa relationship isn't growing too big. I can't see what useful purpose is served by speculating on Crippa's relationship with The TT. To moi what is most important is how Crippa is training, how he is responding to leadership, being the lone skipper (at this stage) and his relationship with Vossy/team mates and coaches / club in general. A massive opportunity is in front of him to grow as a leader; to grow as a person; to grow as a player. I prefer to believe he will rise to the challenge and leave the past where it belongs (and learn from it, but not dwell/reflect on it too much).

[kruddler]

I wonder if the 'rear view mirror' on the TT / Crippa relationship isn't growing too big. I can't see what useful purpose is served by speculating on Crippa's relationship with The TT. To moi what is most important is how Crippa is training, how he is responding to leadership, being the lone skipper (at this stage) and his relationship with Vossy/team mates and coaches / club in general. A massive opportunity is in front of him to grow as a leader; to grow as a person; to grow as a player. I prefer to believe he will rise to the challenge and leave the past where it belongs (and learn from it, but not dwell/reflect on it too much).

Personally, my issues with Cripps as captain extend far further than his relationship (or lack of) with Teague.
IMO, that is simply another reason its best we go in a new direction with our captaincy.

[Lods]

Personally, my issues with Cripps as captain extend far further than his relationship (or lack of) with Teague.
IMO, that is simply another reason its best we go in a new direction with our captaincy.

Just to recap...apart from anything around the review and Teague, where are the concerns...inconsistent performance, lack of defensive effort?

[LP]

Just to recap...apart from anything around the review and Teague, where are the concerns...inconsistent performance, lack of defensive effort?

All of the above has been visible at stages.

It's a bit of a tell when our new recruit is giving some of the big names and old heads a rocket on the field, not mentioning any names!

Can a leader ever be perceived to be less than 100% committed, and still lead?

Of course, as fans we do not know the fitness/injury status, but the coaches, team-mates and managers do!

[kruddler]

Just to recap...apart from anything around the review and Teague, where are the concerns...inconsistent performance, lack of defensive effort?

Short version, look at Kreuzer at the same age. Look at where he ended up.
Great bloke, gave his all, body failed him and modern game meant he could only play one position and ultimately never lived up to the potential he had.

Cripps is similar to that.....with the added issues of playing a bit more selfish and hurting the team more from a lack of defending....and trying to do too much and turning it over.

Further to that, Cripps' value is almost as high as its been now. Trade him and get maximum value. Its all downhill from here, through no fault of his own. The game is changing against him. The 6-6-6 rule means we cannot cover for players who do not defend, or chase.
If Cripps actually plays injured, he is a liability to the side. Not only does he not defend and chase.....but his offensive output suffers to the point where its worth him being out there.
His kicking is very average and if he could fix that, there'd be a spot up forward for him to rest/recover/hide.....but that doesn't help.

He's got one string to his bow....and the bow is becoming old, broken and is being superseded.

[Baggers]

Let's perhaps keep our powder dry re Crippa and see how he does this season? Fresh slate an' all. As Principal LODS said, there may in fact be plenty below the visible iceberg we're just unaware of.

[LP]

Let's perhaps keep our powder dry re Crippa and see how he does this season? Fresh slate an' all. As Principal LODS said, there may in fact be plenty below the visible iceberg we're just unaware of.

Yes, I concede that the changes have bought him some time, the debate is mostly over a matter of confidence!

The door is ajar, we can only see a hint of what lays behind, but this season it is flung wide open!

[kruddler]

Let's perhaps keep our powder dry re Crippa and see how he does this season? Fresh slate an' all. As Principal LODS said, there may in fact be plenty below the visible iceberg we're just unaware of.

I'm not going to be cheering him any less than the other blokes out there.

But realistically, if you take emotion out of the game, what i'm saying makes sense. Its a business decision that is all about making our club better.

[Baggers]

I'm not going to be cheering him any less than the other blokes out there.

But realistically, if you take emotion out of the game, what i'm saying makes sense. Its a business decision that is all about making our club better.

Agree. And FWIW, not for a second would I doubt your passion for our club and player support. Never. I also agree, that with emotion removed, we supporters have been pretty battered over the past two decades... as has the club. We've much ground to recover.