adam1998 Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 New Captain to be selected today, for me it has to be Smith if he wants it. Least injury prone of the 4 and have Halkett as vice captain (Or vice versa) Souttar and Naismith will regularly pick up niggles in my opinion https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/four-hearts-players-frame-be-new-captain-decision-due-today-1367671 Four Hearts players in frame to be new captain with decision due today Manager ready to pick a successor to Christophe Berra Craig Halkett, John Souttar, Michael Smith and Steven Naismith are the four Hearts players in contention to replace Christophe Berra as club captain. “For leadership and mentality, I think we have some. Craig Halkett was captain in the last game. John Souttar is coming back. Michael Smith. Steven Naismith. These are all types who can lead our team. Quote
Finlay James Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 Smith or Souttar for me. Naismith is a natural leader on the park regardless of having the armband or not but I have my doubts as to whether he is 100% committed to Hearts or to his Scotland aspirations. For me, the captain not only has to inspire others but they need to respect him. He needs to be Mr Hearts and to be able to translate Stendels tactics onto the pitch. Id go with Smith as captain and Souttar as vice. Quote
Italian Lambretta Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 If stendel makes Naismith captain he might be less inclined to feign injury as often. He is all deputy at scotland Quote
soonbe110 Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 9 minutes ago, adam1998 said: New Captain to be selected today, for me it has to be Smith if he wants it. Least injury prone of the 4 and have Halkett as vice captain (Or vice versa) Souttar and Naismith will regularly pick up niggles in my opinion https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/four-hearts-players-frame-be-new-captain-decision-due-today-1367671 Four Hearts players in frame to be new captain with decision due today Manager ready to pick a successor to Christophe Berra Craig Halkett, John Souttar, Michael Smith and Steven Naismith are the four Hearts players in contention to replace Christophe Berra as club captain. “For leadership and mentality, I think we have some. Craig Halkett was captain in the last game. John Souttar is coming back. Michael Smith. Steven Naismith. These are all types who can lead our team. Doubt it will be Souttar Quote
Ethan Hunt Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 Spoiler Naismith should be club captain. Smith assistant. Quote
E6 Inc Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 Got to be Smith. He has been the only senior player that can completely hold his head high and isnt injured all the time. Although I wouldn't be unhappy at Halkett, provided he finds his form again, or Naismith, providing he stops being injured every 2 mins. Souttar would also be good but not sure he should be given that right now given his injury situation. Left field choices: Washington - who has talked about his love for the club already and Stendel mentions a lot when talking about important players. Experienced too. Clare - completely different player to the start of the year, which hasn't gone unnoticed by Stendel and the fans. Might help him take more responsibility on the pitch. McLean - Stendel rates him. Please god no. Quote
StevenNaismith Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 Naismith will be named club captain. Quote
Lovecraft Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) Smith for me. Gives 100% each game, rarely injured and also rarely scores below a 7 - even when we are shite. Edited January 17, 2020 by Lovecraft Quote
GinRummy Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, StevenNaismith said: Naismith will be named club captain. He referenced player injuries in the interview. Won’t be Naismith imo. Quote
GinRummy Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 Just now, Crete said: Hickey should be captain of Hearts. No he shouldn’t. He’s 17, he should be left to concentrate on his own game. Quote
Regal Kingston Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 Steven Naismith should be club captain. Quote
Bozi Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 Has to be Smith, in a season of poor performances, rubbish results and rubbish players, he has been the one positive,gave everything in every game. He is a shining example to every other player in the team. Naismith we cant depend on to be fit plus will still moan his way through games, Souttar is a future captain but not certain to be fit just yet, halkett just needs to adapt to the level we are expecting and settle down Quote
Bring Back Paulo Sergio Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 How about Clare captain with Hickey VC? Quote
Poseidon Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 Happy with any of those 4. Naismith edges it for me though, just hope he can have an injury free run til the end of the season Quote
robbo1874 Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 In different circumstances Naismith but given his injury history I think Smith is the obvious choice Quote
Famous 1874 Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 Has to be Michael Smith. Wouldn’t mind Souttar either. Naisy doesn’t need the armband to be a leader on the park as he has shown on numerous occasions. Would be most ‘disappointed’ with Halkett as I don’t believe he is a guaranteed starter as Souttar is far superior and we are looking to bring in a left sided centre back (supposedly). Quote
Taffin Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 Smith stands out like a sore thumb for effort, leadership, professionalism and desire. Clear choice for captain. Quote
grumpy rebus Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 I’d go with Halkett. Naismith and Smith are leaders without the armband and I think it could help Halkett develop. Wasn’t he captain at Livi? He may be one of these players that thrives on it. Quote
Hømme Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 Your captain needs to be almost ever present and someone who performs consistently. That only leaves Smith. Obvious choice. We don't want another situation where our captain is the worst performing player at the club. Quote
Glottis Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 Smith for me. A fit Haring would have been in contention Quote
BlingCrosby Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 Smith for me too. I know it’s fairly trivial, but the way he brought the players together to celebrate Meshino’s goal against Aberdeen and his reaction to the fans at full time shows his feelings for the squad and club. He’s the man for the job. Quote
karipidis Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) I would personally choose Smith based on ‘on the field captain’, but I’m not so sure how much he’d enjoy the other side of being a club captain. Media, organising etc. Could be completely wrong mind you. Edited January 17, 2020 by karipidis Quote
rocketman19 Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 Michael smith for me because of Naismith injury prone unfortunately Quote
EVHearts Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 Craig Levein Halkett for me - Captained Livi well Smith may have burnt a few bridges with outbursts in social media Quote
Pans Jambo Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 Is there actually a difference between a "Club" Captain and a "Team" captain? Seem to recall a Man U documentary some years ago when Beckham was club captain and I think Roy Keane was team captain. Maybe we should have this approach. Smith for team and Naismith for club. Smith does the leadership on the field and Naismith does the club representation when needed in front of the cameras and at charity events etc. Quote
jambopilms Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 You can't question if the player will be fit for the next game then give it to Naismith. Quote
Irufushi Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 Got to be Naismith, absolutely no question about. 100% a leader...... when he’s fit 😬 Quote
Pans Jambo Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) How do they choose? Does the squad vote on it or is it just DS's choice? You would like to think the squad would have an input as to who they respect and would like to be barking orders at them during a game. Edited January 17, 2020 by Pans Jambo Quote
franko1874 Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 Naismith all day long, most experienced, most vocal in the team, also the best player in the team. Quote
RustyRightPeg Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 Reckon it’ll be Halkett. If he was given it against Aberdeen when Smith was playing thats telling enough for me Quote
Heartsofgold Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 Smith for me. as others have said Naismith is a natural leader and not scared to call out even senior players when the mess up. Remember him having a serious go at Berra in a game and Berra walked away rather sheepishly. Quote
HMFC86 Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 Naismith with Smith as vice captain. So when there’s nai Naismith it’ll just be Smith Quote
Jambof3tornado Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 Halkett. Naisy dont need no stinking armband to shout at folk. Quote
Section Q Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 Smith or Halkett for me. Or Souttar if injury free and signs an extension. Naismith but for injuries. That just about covers it. Quote
TheTrumpet Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Kiwidoug said: Souttar. I'd be inclined to leave Souttar out of the equation, he's just back from a long lay off and should be left to focus on his form without distraction. I would say Smith is the obvious choice. Quote
Penrices left boot Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) Halkett or Souttar for me. Naismith and smith will lead anyway. These guys are an obvious choice tho. I wouldn't put it past Washington being vc If he stays fit, although I reckon Smith will take that atm. Edited January 17, 2020 by Smith's right boot Quote
Horatio Caine Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 Question is, which of them is best at refereeing? Quote
Deans Jambo Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 The fact he had Smith and Halkett in the team v Aberdeen and chose Halkett as captain is a pretty obvious indicator. Think he feels Halkett will grow as a player, perform better with the armband and Smith is a leader anyway without it. Quote
Auldreekie1874 Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 Think it will be Naismith. Halkett was picked ahead of Smith v Aberdeen and Naismith was picked ahead of Halkett v Hamilton Quote
Prince Buaben Posted January 17, 2020 Posted January 17, 2020 One man in the squad everyone looks to and thats Naismith Quote
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