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Crichton Gunner wrote:I see Jackson has just signed for Glasgow. Is it just me that thinks that they've been signing quite a lot of players recently? My impression is they've been much more active than we have in signing players, but I haven't been paying close attention to it so this may be incorrect.
Crichton Gunner wrote:I see Jackson has just signed for Glasgow. Is it just me that thinks that they've been signing quite a lot of players recently? My impression is they've been much more active than we have in signing players, but I haven't been paying close attention to it so this may be incorrect.
Friday Knight Lights wrote:I still think we should have signed Jackson as (a) I think he's better than Weir and Tovey and (b) he can cover fullback where we are a tad light if Kinghorn doesn't learn to tackle.
The Feral Goat wrote:A lot of coaches appear to see Gilchrist as captain but he looked a better player after getting a decent run in the team without the weight of captaincy, I have been impressed with McInallys communication, it is noticeable at Myreside how vocal he is with the team/ref when coming on, but it was also pretty evident when we were struggling in a game or when a game was there for the winning and we really needed leadership and direction we did not have it irrespective of who was on the pitch (except Cochrane perhaps).
I think with Cockerill coming in we need a fresh start and fresh leadership if there are other candidates in the squad who could step up. If we are winning leadership becomes easier and less of an issue.
Agree with Biffer that Ritchie looks to be a future leader but he needs to be a regular starter which I am not sure he is quite yet, Cockerill may think otherwise of course. Watson for me was the one player that gave 100% every time he took to the pitch last season, does not necessarily make for a good captain but if everyone played with the same attitude we may have won a few more games.
In summary we need a couple of good captain options but like all things winning matters most.
Rico wrote:The Feral Goat wrote:A lot of coaches appear to see Gilchrist as captain but he looked a better player after getting a decent run in the team without the weight of captaincy, I have been impressed with McInallys communication, it is noticeable at Myreside how vocal he is with the team/ref when coming on, but it was also pretty evident when we were struggling in a game or when a game was there for the winning and we really needed leadership and direction we did not have it irrespective of who was on the pitch (except Cochrane perhaps).
I think with Cockerill coming in we need a fresh start and fresh leadership if there are other candidates in the squad who could step up. If we are winning leadership becomes easier and less of an issue.
Agree with Biffer that Ritchie looks to be a future leader but he needs to be a regular starter which I am not sure he is quite yet, Cockerill may think otherwise of course. Watson for me was the one player that gave 100% every time he took to the pitch last season, does not necessarily make for a good captain but if everyone played with the same attitude we may have won a few more games.
In summary we need a couple of good captain options but like all things winning matters most.
Agree with all of this.
In keeping with the fresh start/leadership idea (and the reference in today's Scotsman to Cockers "springing a surprise" in terms of the captaincy), I reckon it could be someone like Robbie Fruean.
There'd probably be grumbling from some quarters, but he could be a great choice - he's experienced, is always likely to start if fit and available, and doesn't have the baggage or bad habits of previous set-ups/regimes at ER. Plus from what he's said in interviews, he seems keen to help the younger guys develop (although that could just be something he's been told to say!).
Everything you want from your captain.
Friday Knight Lights wrote:Rico wrote:The Feral Goat wrote:A lot of coaches appear to see Gilchrist as captain but he looked a better player after getting a decent run in the team without the weight of captaincy, I have been impressed with McInallys communication, it is noticeable at Myreside how vocal he is with the team/ref when coming on, but it was also pretty evident when we were struggling in a game or when a game was there for the winning and we really needed leadership and direction we did not have it irrespective of who was on the pitch (except Cochrane perhaps).
I think with Cockerill coming in we need a fresh start and fresh leadership if there are other candidates in the squad who could step up. If we are winning leadership becomes easier and less of an issue.
Agree with Biffer that Ritchie looks to be a future leader but he needs to be a regular starter which I am not sure he is quite yet, Cockerill may think otherwise of course. Watson for me was the one player that gave 100% every time he took to the pitch last season, does not necessarily make for a good captain but if everyone played with the same attitude we may have won a few more games.
In summary we need a couple of good captain options but like all things winning matters most.
Agree with all of this.
In keeping with the fresh start/leadership idea (and the reference in today's Scotsman to Cockers "springing a surprise" in terms of the captaincy), I reckon it could be someone like Robbie Fruean.
There'd probably be grumbling from some quarters, but he could be a great choice - he's experienced, is always likely to start if fit and available, and doesn't have the baggage or bad habits of previous set-ups/regimes at ER. Plus from what he's said in interviews, he seems keen to help the younger guys develop (although that could just be something he's been told to say!).
Everything you want from your captain.
Big if that. Also, he isn't available when playing 7s for Samoa - a big reason he came here. Would be very surprised if he was captain.
Hamish Watson is the obvious choice, leads by example. From everything Cockers has said, seems he is a stickler for leading by example.
Rico wrote:Friday Knight Lights wrote:Big if that. Also, he isn't available when playing 7s for Samoa - a big reason he came here. Would be very surprised if he was captain.
Hamish Watson is the obvious choice, leads by example. From everything Cockers has said, seems he is a stickler for leading by example.
Don't disagree about Watson potentially being a good choice (although don't know if I would go as far as saying "obvious choice") but surely he would have the same problem as Fruean (i.e. unavailable during international periods)?
dolf_lundgren wrote:Du Perez would be my choice. All the attributes and unlikely to be away on international duty that often.
dolf_lundgren wrote:Du Perez would be my choice. All the attributes and unlikely to be away on international duty that often.
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