Orford to be captain: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Orford

Orford to be captain: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Orford

Quote ="Ancient Provocateur"Orford to be captain: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Orford'" As I said on another thread...

Quote ="Ancient Provocateur"Orford to be captain: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Orford'" As I said on another thread...

Quote ="Ancient Provocateur"Orford to be captain: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Orford'" Well if Wiki says so then its the truth....

Quote ="Ancient Provocateur"Orford to be captain: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Orford'" Well if Wiki says so then its the truth....

Not just Wiki, it seems now our coach is fuelling the rumours (although no direct quotes)... www.leaguehq.com.au/news/lhqnews ... 27453.html I've got to admit, I'm not against it per se, but I think you generally need to pay your dues at a club before being rewarded with the captaincy.

Not just Wiki, it seems now our coach is fuelling the rumours (although no direct quotes)... www.leaguehq.com.au/news/lhqnews ... 27453.html I've got to admit, I'm not against it per se, but I think you generally need to pay your dues at a club before being rewarded with the captaincy.

Ox is a leader and a winner.

Nothing about him says he wouldn't be a good captain. infact i think bringing in the new guy and having him call the shots would be beneficial to the team

I agree. Orford is the natural choice for me, and a new start with two new halfs and a new captain who hasn't been at the club could be just what we need, a new start after last year. (Morrison was made V.Capt after 1 training session IIRC)

The only other option I'd go for is Langley, with Orford leading matters on the pitch from 7 by default anyway. But I'd pick Orford without doubt.

I said at the end of the season that the recruitment started and ended with the halfs and I wanted 2, didn't think we'd get it but we have (assuming Kearney does start and stay at 6 and not move to 1) so I'm happy with our recruitment given the players that have been available.

I cant wait for the new season now.

[url=http://manly-daily.whereilive.com.au/sport/story/ox-is-not-interested-in-captaining-bulls/Ox would respectfully decline captaincy[/url

Oh well, so much for our (my) expert thoughts

. If the man hiself doesn't think its right then it wont happen. Quite simple now then, Langley for captain for me I think.

He will surely be appointed Vice-Captain, with Morro the precedent?

Seems he's more concerned with not ruffling the feathers of his new team mates before he's even met them that actually turning down the captaincy.

Think once he's over and has settled in with his new team he might have a different answer

Thats right, thinking about it its pretty much what I'd expect any new "star" player to say before he's even in the country.



If McNamara names Langley before Orford comes over that could well be the case. Like I said previously you would expect Orford as an experienced leader at 7 to be a natural leader on the park anyway, whoever has the armband.

Step up Mr. Nero...

because you're blocking the way for our new captain

to be honest i think new captain will be andy lynch with steve menzies as vice captain

think in the future i can see james donaldson one day being captain of bulls

Langley still for me. Wouldn't complain if Lynch got it though.

I'd make langley club captain but have menzies as on field captain,as I dont think langley would be as effective questioning decisions as menzies would. think Orford will be captain in all but name though.

When talking to one of the senior players whose name has been mentioned, he said it didn't mean much on the field as everyone should take responsibility during the game, and was suprised Ox had declined the captaincy when told.

www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/s ... for_grabs/

www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/s ... for_grabs/

Now, after reading that, I think Macca's waited this long to talk Orford round into captaining the side. I'd have no complaints about Orford getting it really, he's a natural leader and a great captain.

think its more a case of waiting for orford to get here and giving him a couple of weeks with the group before announcing anything, rather than announcing it as a fait accomplit and potentially putting other players noses out of joint. Can't really see it being anyone other than ox, with either lynch or langley as club captain announced just before or just after leeds friendly at a guess.

Just listened to the Matt Orford interview on BBC Sport and when asked about the captaincy he didn't decline it or anything, he just said it would be a great honour to captain a club but he says you have to earn respect from the players first. With the massive shake up we have had a wouldnt see it been a problem. Orford for captain and Langley for club captain.

Although Lynch or Langley would probably make a decent captain, they ain't play makers and they both seem to be the sort who lead by example without really saying much. Thats why i'd have Orford, who has a bit of a gob and can dictate a games!

Perhaps Macca will endorse this politically stupid concept www.wiganwarriors.com/news_full.asp?newsid=5387

Perhaps Macca will endorse this politically stupid concept www.wiganwarriors.com/news_full.asp?newsid=5387

Quote ="Blotto"Perhaps Macca will endorse this politically stupid concept www.wiganwarriors.com/news_full.asp?newsid=5387 '" Someone's been attending too many of those stupid management seminars....

Quote ="Blotto"Perhaps Macca will endorse this politically stupid concept www.wiganwarriors.com/news_full.asp?newsid=5387 '" Someone's been attending too many of those stupid management seminars....

I will genuinely be interetsed in how this pans out; but can't see it working on a match by match basis. In a high pressure situation like this players need clear leadership. I would wager that, injuries permitting, a captain has emerged by the latter half of the season & they adopt that role in every game.

I believe the team captain will be Orford with Langers as club captain. My reason is that they were sat left and right of McNamara. The only other thing I can think of is that we are going to do a Wigan - Leadership team, please no! Just that Orford, Menzies, Langley and Lynch are the 4 sat closest to the coach at the middle