New Dublin football captain 2011

M007

I read in thw metro that Gilroy is going to announce a new captain for the championship. Who will be the contenders and who should be it?

DH2K9

M007 wrote: »

I read in thw metro that Gilroy is going to announce a new captain for the championship. Who will be the contenders and who should be it?

Well Casey has been captain so i expect he will stock with him unless he doesn't feel he can maintain a starting place.

Barry Cahill will probably be my choice but again will he nail down a place at midfield. Cluxton could be a good choice as well IMO.

blackbelt

I'd elect Barry Cahill,Bryan Cullen,Stephen CluxtonMossy Quinn.

Barry Cahill - midfield player and experienced.Whether he plays there or as a half back,he will always move forward in search of the odd score.

Bryan Cullen - Same applies.Can play as a half back or a half forward.Shows great leadership skills.Always gives it 100%.

Stephen Cluxton - Kickouts are hugely important especially when midfield aren't clicking.Can shout instructions to the full back line.

Mossy Quinn - Free kick taker and doing very well at the moment.Is a seasoned player.Links up well especially with Connolly and Brogan.

Gael85

would make Cluxton captain,12th season on panel ,Think Cullen,Cahill or Brennan would be good captain too

Joekers

Would love to see it going to B Cullen tbh as someone already said the chap always give 100 %

daddydick

blackbelt wrote: »

Stephen Cluxton - Kickouts are hugely important especially when midfield aren't clicking.Can shout instructions to the full back line.

Great attribute that for a goalkeeper!!

M007

Think cluxton is a good keeper but not suitable as a capt. Has been volitile in the past remember Armagh

Gael85

That was 8 years ago when Cluxton got sent off,his matured a lot since and has gone on to be one of the top keepers in the country

themandan6611

M007 wrote: »

Think cluxton is a good keeper but not suitable as a capt. Has been volitile in the past remember Armagh

yeah that was only 6-7 yrs ago :rolleyes:,not like someone can develop into the best dublin keeper of our generation

hisholinessnb

M007 wrote: »

Think cluxton is a good keeper but not suitable as a capt. Has been volitile in the past remember Armagh

This was one incident in 2003, you can hardly hold that against him forever!

blackbelt

M007 wrote: »

Think cluxton is a good keeper but not suitable as a capt. Has been volitile in the past remember Armagh

Sorry but I gotta chip in and add to what has already been said.I think Cluxton is the best keeper in the country and certainly suitable as a candidate for captain.He is the most consistent and his kickouts are crucial.Can even pop up and score the odd long range free/45.

I think however there'd be a better chance of an outfield player receiving it and I think Cullen ticks all the boxes.

Dublinproud

Alan Brogan...didn't do anything wrong when he was captain last time!

monkey90

would have to be somebody who is guaranteed to start, and there are very few of them: cluxton and bernard brogan are the only two who fit that bracket. says a lot about dublins strength in depth when only 2 players are guaranteed starters every game.

M007

Doubt he'll get the captaincy now!

http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=145606

dcr22B

M007 wrote: »

Doubt he'll get the captaincy now!

http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=145606

That will have no bearing on him being captain at all.

hisholinessnb

What has something that happened in another sport got to do with him being Dublin GAA captain???

What a strange assumption that this would make any difference

Trigger13222

M007 wrote: »

Doubt he'll get the captaincy now!

http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=145606

Are you serious how will that have any affect on it.

Gael85

Fair play to Cluxton,even more reason to give him the captaincy,hes a born winner,McAteer kicked out at him first so cant blame Cluxton for reacting.

Would want Cluxton as my captain over the likes of Paul Griffin anyday