New Skipper?

[BluePhantom]

@ Wallsy

Some interesting theories there Wallsy. Personally I think we could well expect something of the unexpected in that the club has stated that it is "in a hurry" and so may be tempted to try and pull a rabbit or two out of the hat.

Speculation will certainly run wild if Murph is not re-appointed and makes way for someone else, especially Gibba!

This ^^^

[Gointocarlton]

I have difficulty imagining the captaincy being taken away from Murph against his will, especially if he is to be replaced by Gibbs. If it is going to happen then I would have thought that it is at his own request or with his agreement as part of an arrangement that he is included in. We'll see soon enough.

Opo supporters would have a field day if "Squibbs" (their name for him not mine) was made Captain.

[PaulP]

Opo supporters would have a field day if "Squibbs" (their name for him not mine) was made Captain.

Not just opposition supporters - I've seen Bryce referred to by that name on here.

[PassIt2Carrots]

Not just opposition supporters - I've seen Bryce referred to by that name on here.

I think it's more Bryce 'Jibbs' on here!

[madbluboy]

Gibbs is way tougher than Murphy.

[PassIt2Carrots]

Gibbs is way tougher than Murphy.

The sad thing for me is that they are tough to split when it comes to toughness. Not in a good way obviously.

[PaulP]

The sad thing for me is that they are tough to split when it comes to toughness. Not in a good way obviously.

Agree.

Murph has nether the physique nor the personality to be a leader, but I reckon he's done his best since he took on the role. He's had no protection, he's taken all the hits and dirty stuff that have come his way, and he's tried to lead as best he can, without complaint. And he deserves credit for that.

[Professer E]

X2.  and he's a lot tougher than given credit for.

[LP]

The saddest thing is the lack of support for our captains, whether it be Judd, Murphy or whoever.

Murphy is fine, he gets belted week in week out and nobody stops, nobody remonstrates, our list is in general piss weak in this regard and that is not Murphy's fault!

Hopefully with Hendo out we might find a CHF/CHB who is a bit more aggressive and caring for the minnows that play around him! It's a pity we didn't pick up the twins, nobody looks after each other like twins do!

I suspect Gorringe and Philips will also offer far more than Warnock did in the past.

I want a team that has our opponents hearing some footsteps, not a team that jumps at shadows!

[PaulP]

Whilst there seems to be a certain amount of poo-pooing Murph because (among other things) he doesn't measure up to Hodge, if you have a few minutes, have a look at the 2015-2016 Captains of the other 16 teams. How many of those guys measure up to Hodge ? Not one that i could see. The King Sniper is a highly desirable, but possibly unfair standard.