For all the criticism of McGinn's appointment, and what he does and doesn't bring to the role, not one of us sees him in the changing room before and during games. Not one of us sees him on the training pitch day in day out. Not one of us watches him engaging with his teammates one-on-one when things are going well or badly.It might turn out to be a terrible appointment, but there is little reason to believe it was done for any other reason other than "he was the best candidate for the job" based on the above observations of the management team.
McGinn being Captain after his last 18 months is frankly speaking laughable. Objectively speaking.
I just checked the team on his debut - blimey, we really HAVE come a long way in four years... NylandTuanzebe Chester Jedinak HuttonElmo McGinn Bjarnason Green Grealish Kodjia
With captaincy comes responsibility. A captain should act as some kind of bridge between the players and the coaching staff/management. So when is McGinn going to step up to the plate. Mings was supportive of him when he got given the captaincy. When is he going to return the same level of support and not just regarding Mings, but also Traore, Guilbert, Nakamba, Sanson and maybe others. He's been very quiet as captain since last weekend's debacle or is it that he's quiet because he's just another "yes" man?
Quote from: Abbeyfealeavfc on August 09, 2022, 09:11:46 AMWith captaincy comes responsibility. A captain should act as some kind of bridge between the players and the coaching staff/management. So when is McGinn going to step up to the plate. Mings was supportive of him when he got given the captaincy. When is he going to return the same level of support and not just regarding Mings, but also Traore, Guilbert, Nakamba, Sanson and maybe others. He's been very quiet as captain since last weekend's debacle or is it that he's quiet because he's just another "yes" man?Maybe he should do a daily podcast.
Quote from: ChicagoLion on August 09, 2022, 09:16:35 AMQuote from: Abbeyfealeavfc on August 09, 2022, 09:11:46 AMWith captaincy comes responsibility. A captain should act as some kind of bridge between the players and the coaching staff/management. So when is McGinn going to step up to the plate. Mings was supportive of him when he got given the captaincy. When is he going to return the same level of support and not just regarding Mings, but also Traore, Guilbert, Nakamba, Sanson and maybe others. He's been very quiet as captain since last weekend's debacle or is it that he's quiet because he's just another "yes" man?Maybe he should do a daily podcast.Well done you for coming up with the extreme thought of the day!
Quote from: Abbeyfealeavfc on August 09, 2022, 09:26:01 AMQuote from: ChicagoLion on August 09, 2022, 09:16:35 AMQuote from: Abbeyfealeavfc on August 09, 2022, 09:11:46 AMWith captaincy comes responsibility. A captain should act as some kind of bridge between the players and the coaching staff/management. So when is McGinn going to step up to the plate. Mings was supportive of him when he got given the captaincy. When is he going to return the same level of support and not just regarding Mings, but also Traore, Guilbert, Nakamba, Sanson and maybe others. He's been very quiet as captain since last weekend's debacle or is it that he's quiet because he's just another "yes" man?Maybe he should do a daily podcast.Well done you for coming up with the extreme thought of the day!You can catch me on Radio 4
Quote from: Abbeyfealeavfc on August 09, 2022, 09:11:46 AMWith captaincy comes responsibility. A captain should act as some kind of bridge between the players and the coaching staff/management. So when is McGinn going to step up to the plate. Mings was supportive of him when he got given the captaincy. When is he going to return the same level of support and not just regarding Mings, but also Traore, Guilbert, Nakamba, Sanson and maybe others. He's been very quiet as captain since last weekend's debacle or is it that he's quiet because he's just another "yes" man?I'm not a fan of McGinn at all, but it's been one match. And you don't know what's going on behind the scenes. Anyway, he's there to gee up the troops on the pitch, not act as a union spokesman.
Quote from: Risso on August 09, 2022, 10:08:40 AMQuote from: Abbeyfealeavfc on August 09, 2022, 09:11:46 AMWith captaincy comes responsibility. A captain should act as some kind of bridge between the players and the coaching staff/management. So when is McGinn going to step up to the plate. Mings was supportive of him when he got given the captaincy. When is he going to return the same level of support and not just regarding Mings, but also Traore, Guilbert, Nakamba, Sanson and maybe others. He's been very quiet as captain since last weekend's debacle or is it that he's quiet because he's just another "yes" man?I'm not a fan of McGinn at all, but it's been one match. And you don't know what's going on behind the scenes. Anyway, he's there to gee up the troops on the pitch, not act as a union spokesman.Agreed, it's only been one game but it's refreshing to see someone accusing McGinn of not stepping up to a plate.
Quote from: Brazilian Villain on August 09, 2022, 10:57:43 AMQuote from: Risso on August 09, 2022, 10:08:40 AMQuote from: Abbeyfealeavfc on August 09, 2022, 09:11:46 AMWith captaincy comes responsibility. A captain should act as some kind of bridge between the players and the coaching staff/management. So when is McGinn going to step up to the plate. Mings was supportive of him when he got given the captaincy. When is he going to return the same level of support and not just regarding Mings, but also Traore, Guilbert, Nakamba, Sanson and maybe others. He's been very quiet as captain since last weekend's debacle or is it that he's quiet because he's just another "yes" man?I'm not a fan of McGinn at all, but it's been one match. And you don't know what's going on behind the scenes. Anyway, he's there to gee up the troops on the pitch, not act as a union spokesman.Agreed, it's only been one game but it's refreshing to see someone accusing McGinn of not stepping up to a plate.Maybe it's already been emptied!Union spokesperson uuh?I may be doing McGinn a disservice. Maybe he's already had a chat with the boss, but he in his infinite misguided wisdom has decided not to listen.McGinn is probably a great lad to party with, but seriously captain material no matter how many games? ...No way!