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(01-23-2016, 06:06 AM)Jean-Claude link Wrote:Interesting point of view. I think he is already the leader out there, and will be more so this year. Age nor title define who is ready to lead and when. If the argument is that it will be too much unecessary pressure too early then this is a different argument. I think players will follow him instinctively whereas I don't think Murph ever had that aura on the playing group.
*Simpson being the other.
The problem is not how often the players follow Murph IMO, it's how often he leads by example. When he does do it he can inspire.
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Cripps is an interesting one.
We assume he will continue to develop...but there is a chance he could have an unremarkable year as there will no doubt be extra scrutiny on him given his standout performances at the end of the year.
I personally don't think that will happen...The more likely result will be that he will continue to improve to the extent that he becomes exactly what folk were talking about on the previous page...the team's "general."
In that case he would almost demand the captaincy...and allow for a generational change that would see him the leader for the next ten years...and that's exactly what we need.
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If the team photograph is anything to go by, it will be Murphy© and Gibbs(vc).
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(01-23-2016, 11:24 AM)Lods link Wrote:Cripps is an interesting one.
We assume he will continue to develop...but there is a chance he could have an unremarkable year as there will no doubt be extra scrutiny on him given his standout performances at the end of the year.
I personally don't think that will happen...The more likely result will be that he will continue to improve to the extent that he becomes exactly what folk were talking about on the previous page...the team's "general."
In that case he would almost demand the captaincy...and allow for a generational change that would see him the leader for the next ten years...and that's exactly what we need.
Seems like huge pressure of expectation on Cripps but he'll be OK IMO. Very level headed.
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(01-27-2016, 12:23 PM)ElwoodBlues1 link Wrote:Agree....and its a worry...well intentioned but not the strong leadership we need IMO...caretakers only.
We will have to wait until Cripps, Weitering and others mature before we get the type of setup we need.
It will be interesting to see who else gets the nod for the leadership group. Hopefully someone with a more robust leadership style and one of the leaders in waiting.
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Surely Cripps will be part of the leadership group even if he is not in a captaincy role this year?
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(01-27-2016, 09:16 PM)cookie2 link Wrote:Surely Cripps will be part of the leadership group even if he is not in a captaincy role this year?
Not according to Neil Craig who said Cripps has enough on his plate without being burdened with leadership responsibilities. If that's their assessment then fair enough, let him concentrate on becoming a better footballer.
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