Ribble Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, Cruyff said: Naisy Should be captain. Most influential player in the squad by miles. Then Smithy. Souttar 3rd captain. You get the same leadership from Smith and Naismith whether they play with the armband or not, Souttar and Halkett you get a bit more out of them with the armband so i'd have gone with either of those two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Happy with that. A well respected player in Scotland. I think even refs at least listen to him. Mind you, they dont have much choice in the matter given hes in their faces from the kick-off most games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ainsley Harriott Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 So Smith will mainly be captain and Naismith will take the armband on the odd occasion hes fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Just now, Ribble said: You get the same leadership from Smith and Naismith whether they play with the armband or not, Souttar and Halkett you get a bit more out of them with the armband so i'd have gone with either of those two. Nah. Naisys the leader. You need a leader. If Halkett or Soapy were captain, Naisys natural leadership abilities would undermine them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Ainsley Harriott said: So Smith will mainly be captain and Naismith will take the armband on the odd occasion hes fit. Your positivity shines through like a beacon for the world to see...on every thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salvo69 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 1 hour ago, PaulHartley10 said: The players can't be looking to the stand for their captain. You can guarantee Naismith will be injured again before the end of the season. Michael Smith for me. He's the one as a fan that I've been looking to in these dark times and he's delivered. Deserves it. I’m not trying to be funny but how can you guarantee a player will be injured? If it was that easy could we not apply the same to Scott Brown...Naismith was very vocal as always as seems the natural captain plus he has a 4 year deal so is going nowhere, especially with his injury history Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karipidis Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 IF Naismith somehow stays fit and is captaining us, we will not be relegated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sac Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Well done Naisy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC86 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 I don’t think Halkett or Souttar were ever truly going to get it. I think Halkett got it the other week as a lift to increase confidence, which looked to work. Souttar hasn’t played or been seen by Stendel really in a game situation. Naismith & Smith the correct choice for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ainsley Harriott Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, Pans Jambo said: Your positivity shines through like a beacon for the world to see...on every thread. Just a realist Pans. I keep my expectations low in hope I am pleasantly surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 So not having his contract shredded in Stendel's brutal cull then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartsofgold Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 No official confirmation yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Magic Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) Stendels no mug. Everything has has done, changed, suggested and worked on up to now has been impressive. There is absolutely no doubt he wouldn’t have given Naisy the armband if there was a better option. He has watched, listened and coached these guys relentlessly recently. He sees what we don’t see and what he sees is Naisy as captain. I guarantee the players including others in the running for the armband will support this decision. The mentality of this group of players is night and day different to the one Stendel took over a few short weeks ago. Edited January 17, 2020 by Vlad Magic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
151 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 See now to me Berra has been hung out to dry. Berra hasnt been good enough for Hearts this season and needed to go, but for the reason to be that he doesn't fit into Stendels fast paced game, and strip him of captaincy because he won't be playing now looks like a farce. Lets give it to one of the most injury prone players to ever play for us, who has missed about half his Hearts career so far through injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Dan Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Naismith is a natural captain. Great choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH23-Jambo Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Naismith being Captain a great decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Sorry if this sounds a bit thick............does the club captain get more dosh? (not that SN needs it like). I mean their workload increases with off the field commitments so, would I be right in saying that the club captain would be in the stadium/networking around Edinburgh with the manager......signing sessions, tv interviews and the likes.......I know that all the players get involved in stuff to a certain degree but, the captain would do the bulk of this yes. So, when players are finished for the day and off home, it would be fair to suggest the captain may have to stay on the odd few hours per week. Or just told to get on with it as it’s a privilege to captain our great club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 13 minutes ago, karipidis said: IF Naismith somehow stays fit and is captaining us, we will not be relegated. Yes.....good point. Not on my watch kind of attitude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Scenes Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, highlandjambo3 said: Sorry if this sounds a bit thick............does the club captain get more dosh? (not that SN needs it like). I mean their workload increases with off the field commitments so, would I be right in saying that the club captain would be in the stadium/networking around Edinburgh with the manager......signing sessions, tv interviews and the likes.......I know that all the players get involved in stuff to a certain degree but, the captain would do the bulk of this yes. So, when players are finished for the day and off home, it would be fair to suggest the captain may have to stay on the odd few hours per week. Or just told to get on with it as it’s a privilege to captain our great club. I wouldn’t think they’d get more money. But they’d be first pick every week so guaranteed game time (if no injury) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80bob Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 4 hours ago, robbo1874 said: In different circumstances Naismith but given his injury history I think Smith is the obvious choice My view also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 7 minutes ago, Wham Bam Austin McCann said: See now to me Berra has been hung out to dry. Berra hasnt been good enough for Hearts this season and needed to go, but for the reason to be that he doesn't fit into Stendels fast paced game, and strip him of captaincy because he won't be playing now looks like a farce. Lets give it to one of the most injury prone players to ever play for us, who has missed about half his Hearts career so far through injury. As I have said before - Berra was never a good captain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Allows a fit Naismith to get right in a referees face. Good choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) Good to see DS has taken a bit of time to consider this. Would also have been good to speak to any potential captain before and after he made his choice, let’s them know they were considered and not just overlooked. p.s. One sleep to go Edited January 17, 2020 by highlandjambo3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 The range of injuries Naismith has had this season are not unusual following a serious knee problem. It is possible he is fully fit now and will have a good run injury free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOak88 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Not sure the Captain should be a guy who only turns up to training a couple days a week. Doesn’t set the greatest example to the young players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
151 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 7 minutes ago, Natural Orders said: As I have said before - Berra was never a good captain That may well be the case. But why give it to someone who plays half the games in a season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC86 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) 1 minute ago, TheOak88 said: Not sure the Captain should be a guy who only turns up to training a couple days a week. Doesn’t set the greatest example to the young players. Believe he is in everyday now Edited January 17, 2020 by HMFC86 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOak88 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 1 minute ago, HMFC86 said: Believe he is in everyday now What a hero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E6 Inc Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Seems like a good choice, I would have gone for Smith but if Naismith is turning up, working hard and fitting into Stendels system then we wont go down* *if he stays fit more than 2 games in a row 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E6 Inc Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, TheOak88 said: Not sure the Captain should be a guy who only turns up to training a couple days a week. Doesn’t set the greatest example to the young players. Not sure where I read/heard it but I believe Stendel got rid of any part time training set ups when he came in. You are either part of the squad or you are not, no inbetweeners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 That will be Smith captain 99% of the time then, well done Smith it's well deserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busby1985 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Makes sense. Good appointment and also ends any silly notion that Naismith isn’t on board. Fully fit and at it, Naismith is one of the best players in the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayman Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Just now, busby1985 said: Makes sense. Good appointment and also ends any silly notion that Naismith isn’t on board. Fully fit and at it, Naismith is one of the best players in the league. Surely not?! The kickback geniuses claim he’s only here to play for Scotland?! 🤓 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busby1985 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Dayman said: Surely not?! The kickback geniuses claim he’s only here to play for Scotland?! 🤓 To be fair, I am one of those that share the Scotland view hahaha. Hopefully tho, Stendel will get him motivated and fit so that we both benefit from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry hippo Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 The biggest positive for me with this choice is that it indicates the relationship between Stendel and Naismith is going well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 20 minutes ago, Natural Orders said: As I have said before - Berra was never a good captain You’ll be glad a Scotsman got the armband though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 4 hours ago, Crete said: Hickey should be captain of Hearts. That’s just ridiculous. It should be Naismith as club captain and Smith as his stand-in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 22 minutes ago, Natural Orders said: As I have said before - Berra was never a good captain Going by your previous posts, at least you’d have been happy he wasn’t from Northern Ireland? Surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, Morgan said: Going by your previous posts, at least you’d have been happy he wasn’t from Northern Ireland? Surely? nothing to do with it mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 10 minutes ago, Hungry hippo said: The biggest positive for me with this choice is that it indicates the relationship between Stendel and Naismith is going well. Kirk said ages ago that Naismith is a big part of Stendels plans. Just reinforces that imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 No point in having a perma-injured captain. Smith for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC 86 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 17 minutes ago, Hungry hippo said: The biggest positive for me with this choice is that it indicates the relationship between Stendel and Naismith is going well. Good post, totally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brauhauser2012 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 The player who is captain has to be able to tell the other players what to do. Smith just gets on with the job. He's not a leader in my opinion, just a really good and experienced player. Naismith is always picking people up if he feels they are not doing something. That's what the captain needs to do. In the longer term though we need someone younger to fill this role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 59 minutes ago, Pans Jambo said: Happy with that. A well respected player in Scotland. I think even refs at least listen to him. Mind you, they dont have much choice in the matter given hes in their faces from the kick-off most games. This getting into refs faces, other teams always have a player thats does it, scott brown, imrie, even liam craig. At least with the armband he is the one that is meant to approach the ref!!! They'll need fookin earplugs!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsnomarooned Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 I suppose I could Google this but can't be arsed. Is there a specific law of the game that you have to have a captain? I know it's a cliché but you're really after 11 captains on the field etc. What actually is the defined role of a captain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armageddon Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Yet another thing for folk to greet their faces off at. I personally would have gone for Smith, but anyone who thinks a Scotland International, who has been Captain very recently, isn't good enough to Captain Hearts needs their empty heid seen to. Great we actually had a choice of 4 players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallas Green Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Great choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Odd choice for me but I trust Stendel's judgement so roll on the return of the football!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 51 minutes ago, Wham Bam Austin McCann said: See now to me Berra has been hung out to dry. Berra hasnt been good enough for Hearts this season and needed to go, but for the reason to be that he doesn't fit into Stendels fast paced game, and strip him of captaincy because he won't be playing now looks like a farce. Lets give it to one of the most injury prone players to ever play for us, who has missed about half his Hearts career so far through injury. Keep trying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambone Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, itsnomarooned said: I suppose I could Google this but can't be arsed. Is there a specific law of the game that you have to have a captain? I know it's a cliché but you're really after 11 captains on the field etc. What actually is the defined role of a captain? He call heads/tails before kick off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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