Hampden Demolition Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Rumour going about Smith has been appointed the new club captain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Good if true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Excellent.........what would you say to Berra though (no seriously) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italian Lambretta Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Makes sense takes the pressure off Berra who has looked totally dejected over the last few weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim747 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 The only player to play with any urgency this season, probably stood out when DS took the reigns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull's-eye Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Can only assume Berra won't be starting. Won't believe it until I see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E6 Inc Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Very interesting if true. Well deserved by Smith. Would probably spell the end of Berras time with us I would think. Unfortunate as hes been a great servant but his performances this year have been under par. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deevers Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Interesting - been obvious for weeks that Berra needed some of the pressure taken off him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thought Police Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 I’m not sure there’s a need to appoint a new CLUB captain just because Berra isn’t playing very well. Fair enough drop him and give someone else the armband, which happens in other leagues, but I still think Berra best represents the club from a wider perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busby1985 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Think it’s more likely that Smith will captain the side today. Berra will still be club captain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbert. Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 4 minutes ago, highlandjambo3 said: Excellent.........what would you say to Berra though (no seriously) Think berra would be smart enough to know he's been shit for a while and should be nowhere near the first team right now and you cant have the captain on the bench for weeks at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmaroon Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, busby1985 said: Think it’s more likely that Smith will captain the side today. Berra will still be club captain. Agreed. We also want to do everything we can to hold onto him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllyjamboDerbyshire Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 I was already thinking that Berra might be a casualty (as in dropped/phased out) of the high press/gegenpressing style as I am sure a much more mobile (not necessarily faster runner) player(s) will be required at the heart of the defence rather than the more traditional centre-half like Berra. I wouldn't be surprised if Smith is given a role where he covers right across the back, something he's shown himself capable of already, and we might see an even better player in him than we have up to now. Sad that it might be the beginning of the end for Christophe Berra, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 5 minutes ago, busby1985 said: Think it’s more likely that Smith will captain the side today. Berra will still be club captain. Agreed. Can’t see us making it known we’d stripped Berra of Club captaincy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busby1985 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Just now, Whatever said: Agreed. Can’t see us making it known we’d stripped Berra of Club captaincy. Unless Berra has chapped Stendels door and asked for it to be given to Smith. Can’t see any other way this will have happened, if true of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future's Maroon Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 6 minutes ago, busby1985 said: Think it’s more likely that Smith will captain the side today. Berra will still be club captain. That what would assume too. If Berra isn't playing and no Naismith, Smith would be next choice anyway I'd guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, Herbert said: Think berra would be smart enough to know he's been shit for a while and should be nowhere near the first team right now and you cant have the captain on the bench for weeks at a time. Years ago in another life, I remember being up for promotion at work along with another 2 people (there was only 1 promotion spot available). So, a couple of days passed and we were asked by the boss to congregate together as a group and, the new appointment was announced.........that was me finding out that it wasn’t me, same as the other unsuccessful person. I always though there was a better way to do it...I.e. take the two unlucky applicants to the side before the public announcement, that kind of made sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diadora Van Basten Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Hope that’s not true. Berra has been a great servant and doesn’t deserve to have the captaincy taken off him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brauhauser2012 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 I dont think Berra will fit in a high pressing team because of his lack of speed and stamina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambonian Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Berra for me probably needs that responsibility taken away from him for now so he can fully focus on his own game. In Smith he will trust and it'll maybe ease the pressure off him a bit. Is Smith vocal enough? I don't know. Is he the type that likes a challenge and takes responsibility upon himself? Yes, definitely. Interesting to see how it all pans out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gorgie Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 16 minutes ago, highlandjambo3 said: Excellent.........what would you say to Berra though (no seriously) Thanks for your service but you are not in the correct frame of mind to continue as captain of this club. Think Berra would understand that, if this is true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambonian Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Berra would be the type that would understand and not go in the huff about it, unlike others who would take it personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Buaben Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 18 minutes ago, Thought Police said: I’m not sure there’s a need to appoint a new CLUB captain just because Berra isn’t playing very well. Fair enough drop him and give someone else the armband, which happens in other leagues, but I still think Berra best represents the club from a wider perspective. Agree fully with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Christophe Berra has not been the same player since his injury against Celtic in August of last year. If Christophe is honest with himself he would agree. There was a big decision to be made regards Christophe and it would appear Daniel Stendel has made it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marczero Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Also heard Smith to be played In midfield today !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Don’t think Berra will get much game time under Stendel. I could well be wrong but I don’t think he’ll suit the new gaffers style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bistokid Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Berra has been terrible and hasn't shown leadership on the pitch. No issues with this if true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampden Demolition Posted December 14, 2019 Author Share Posted December 14, 2019 To be clear it is a rumour so I don’t know whether it’s true or not but it certainly wouldn’t surprise me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambopilms Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 New manager should pick who has looked more like a captain to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Jambo Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 33 minutes ago, highlandjambo3 said: Excellent.........what would you say to Berra though (no seriously) Thanks for all your help, I'm going to rest you for a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Liking the cut of Stendel's jib. Berra is now a back up player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 34 minutes ago, Italian Lambretta said: Makes sense takes the pressure off Berra who has looked totally dejected over the last few weeks What pressure he hardly acts like a captain on the pitch. I would think that once Souttar is back he will be a bit part player unless he gets a new lease of life under Stendel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, Hampden Demolition said: To be clear it is a rumour so I don’t know whether it’s true or not but it certainly wouldn’t surprise me. If he is thinking of doing this then now is the time, new broom etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudiHMFC Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 1 minute ago, wavydavy said: What pressure he hardly acts like a captain on the pitch. I would think that once Souttar is back he will be a bit part player unless he gets a new lease of life under Stendel. Berra isn't getting a new lease of life. He's done unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 39 minutes ago, Hampden Demolition said: Rumour going about Smith has been appointed the new club captain. Absolutely correct decision and M S totally deserves it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Just now, RudiHMFC said: Berra isn't getting a new lease of life. He's done unfortunately. Shame but correct unfortunately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerjambo Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Definitely time for Berra to step aside. He is not enjoying the experience right now, and it shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Not an accusation aimed at Berra per se but I suspect there has been a malaise / dysfunctional culture within and throughout the squad. It could take a few forms. Players existing in a comfort zone, only putting in the minimum work they can get away with, maybe even a clique or two. Changing as many things as can be seen as refreshing the culture of the squad is good. Later on a few might need a wee cuddle and a few will need a blooter up the hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairdy Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Will be sad if true, although Christophe hasn't been up to his usual high standards for a while now. If he isn't in Stendels plans for the future, I hope he is kept on at the club in some capacity. A great ambassador for the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsalldothebeattie Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Well deserved if true, wonder if that means Stendel has already told Berra his time will be limited going forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambonian Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 20 minutes ago, Marczero said: Also heard Smith to be played In midfield today !!! Interesting if true. If it is then i'd go 4-2-3-1 Zlamal Brandon, Halkett, Berra, Hickey Smith, Damour Clare, Bozanic, Walker (if fit) Uche Subs: Pereira, Whelan, Keena, McLean, White, Wighton, "youngster" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 59 minutes ago, highlandjambo3 said: Excellent.........what would you say to Berra though (no seriously) If he thinks he still has a claim to it after the last 12 months, I want whatever he's on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Another thing is that players probably start to resent being shouted at by a captain who's making a shops of things at regular intervals. We need a reliable warrior type barking the orders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr ewing Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Easier to pick up on the Irish accent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 13 minutes ago, bairdy said: Will be sad if true, although Christophe hasn't been up to his usual high standards for a while now. If he isn't in Stendels plans for the future, I hope he is kept on at the club in some capacity. A great ambassador for the club. we've already got plenty dead wood hanging around the club , we don’t need another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Hey Christophe, next time you get introduced to someone, anyone, get up of your arse to shake their hand. yours Daniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Have always had heaps of respect for Berra, but sadly I align him to the regime that we’re trying to punt. He’s Levein’s player, and has been a huge blind spot for Levein/MacPhee in terms of loyalty. He’s not getting his form of old back, and a good performance for him these days would have, in relative terms, been a bombscare performance pre injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Just now, graygo said: Hey Christophe, next time you get introduced to someone, anyone, get up of your arse to shake their hand. yours Daniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabienleclerq Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 12 minutes ago, jambonian said: Interesting if true. If it is then i'd go 4-2-3-1 Zlamal Brandon, Halkett, Berra, Hickey Smith, Damour Clare, Bozanic, Walker (if fit) Uche Subs: Pereira, Whelan, Keena, McLean, White, Wighton, "youngster" Zlamal 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Thought Police said: I’m not sure there’s a need to appoint a new CLUB captain just because Berra isn’t playing very well. Fair enough drop him and give someone else the armband, which happens in other leagues, but I still think Berra best represents the club from a wider perspective. New manager should be able to choose the captain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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