Visage Wolf
03-08-2006, 15:59
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ProudWolf
03-08-2006, 16:01
So thats him in the team every week. Great! I hope he does well but I've never been convinced especially as he'll be playing alongside other slow central defenders.
Wivey Wolf
03-08-2006, 16:01
We're doomed, I tell ye, dooooooooooooooooooooooooooomed.....
Kenny-11
03-08-2006, 16:01
*thud*
Jamboon
03-08-2006, 16:02
Suprised as he'd be the first player i'd drop
Visage Wolf
03-08-2006, 16:02
Is he our first ginger captain?
Rocky_Balllboa
03-08-2006, 16:02
Oh dear :(
Florida Wolfey
03-08-2006, 16:03
Hells bells. Maybe the extra responsibility will make him a better player. Hard as that is to imagine.
RyanWolf
03-08-2006, 16:03
Remember that McNamara is injured and this may be why Craddock is Captain.
Trailertrash
03-08-2006, 16:05
To cheer everyone up will he make Rohan Ricketts Vice Captain? ;)
Axle
03-08-2006, 16:05
Because he's an artist he's probably viewed as the most eloquent Wolves player by Merlin, hence he can be Merlin's Mouth Magician on the field.
Mick Tranter
03-08-2006, 16:06
All of the pre-season confidence evaporates in 3 little words, Craddock is Captain.
We're doomed....
We're doomed....
Winelord
03-08-2006, 16:07
Mouth Magician
That's just brainwrong.
That's just brainwrong.
Wivey Wolf
03-08-2006, 16:07
To cheer everyone up will he make Rohan Ricketts Vice Captain? ;)
No.... Leon... <<<ducks for cover>>>
No.... Leon... <<<ducks for cover>>>
Trailertrash
03-08-2006, 16:08
Because he's an artist he's probably viewed as the most eloquent Wolves player by Merlin, hence he can be Merlin's Mouth Magician on the field.
That's disgusting!:eek:
That's disgusting!:eek:
wolf of sedgley
03-08-2006, 16:10
My optimism is falling by the minute.
Trailertrash
03-08-2006, 16:11
My optimism is falling by the minute.
Maybe you need a mouth magician then!:eek:
Maybe you need a mouth magician then!:eek:
Desert Wolf
03-08-2006, 16:13
I am surprised, but with Jackie Mac injured he didnt have many choices? :rolleyes:
Visage Wolf
03-08-2006, 16:14
Good to see so many people wanting to get behind our new captain before we've even played a single game.
Isnt the idea that supporters are supposed to...support?
Crazy, I know.
Isnt the idea that supporters are supposed to...support?
Crazy, I know.
Telford Wolf
03-08-2006, 16:14
It is like being on a rollarcoaster at this club, one minute with new manager new signings your buzzing, then you are told your star man is out for 3 months and Craddock is your team captain... *groan*
Malicious Steve
03-08-2006, 16:15
Maybe you need a mouth magician then!:eek:
:D lol:D
:D lol:D
stuj4z
03-08-2006, 16:16
its a stupid decision, why isnt breen captain?
maybe it is part of super mick's plan to give him added responsibility and make him a better player.
maybe it is part of super mick's plan to give him added responsibility and make him a better player.
Telford Wolf
03-08-2006, 16:17
http://www.wolves.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10307~876607,00.html
Jamboon
03-08-2006, 16:19
One would presume MM is happy with Craddock and Breen as a partnership.
Mick Tranter
03-08-2006, 16:20
This is Micks first really poor decision as manager of this club, the honeymoon period is now over.
Desert Wolf
03-08-2006, 16:21
I don't think he considered Breen because he has only been here 5 minutes, he couldnt really give it to an injured player.......:rolleyes: :eek:
Tomasz
03-08-2006, 16:26
its a stupid decision, why isnt breen captain?.
'Coz he's $$$$?
'Coz he's $$$$?
stuj4z
03-08-2006, 16:27
ive yet to see evidence of this tomasz?
in the premiership then yes, but he is more than capable at this level
in the premiership then yes, but he is more than capable at this level
Deutsch Wolf
03-08-2006, 16:34
He'll be in the side and captain if he's playing well. If he's not, then he'll be dropped and someone else will be captain. Simple as that.
Guildford wolf
03-08-2006, 16:35
Balls - how did i miss this thread!
Stuart Smith
03-08-2006, 16:36
Jody's a good choice, and I think he will do well. The level of abuse he attracts at times is way disproportionate with his onfield displays. Mick obviously sees something that others don't, but that wouldnt be the first time
Tomasz
03-08-2006, 16:38
ive yet to see evidence of this tomasz?
in the premiership then yes, but he is more than capable at this level
Nope, he's rubbish, plain and simple. Time will prove me right.
in the premiership then yes, but he is more than capable at this level
Nope, he's rubbish, plain and simple. Time will prove me right.
johnybig32
03-08-2006, 16:42
I do not believe th majority of you! Craddock is still being made scapegoat for some of his poor form in the prem. Yes he was out of his level, but his performences in this league are above average and he now rarely puts a foot wrong.
I dont believe people are on his back over this decision...Give the guy a break, he is now our leader and the guy who will lift the playoff final trophy.
I dont believe people are on his back over this decision...Give the guy a break, he is now our leader and the guy who will lift the playoff final trophy.
Ettingshall Wolf
03-08-2006, 16:45
Im happy to see how he performs as captain before judging whether its the right decision.
How un-Wolves-like of me...
How un-Wolves-like of me...
SaleWolf
03-08-2006, 17:03
Another player to call Captain Crap all season long then.
Wulfhere
03-08-2006, 17:35
I think Craddock will make a good captain, he has the advantage over many of the players in having an IQ above 10, I do not understand all the carping, I thought he had a good season last year and there is no reason to think he will not play well again this season.
Sozzled Wolf
03-08-2006, 17:42
I can see it becoming a repeat of the infamous Butler booing session when the fans got him substituted, forcing him into a period of bench warming. (That said, it turned out all right in the end and we got promoted :) )
goldeneyed
03-08-2006, 17:51
Give the guy a chance. He is ok at this level and knows the players. McNamara was the only other realistic possibility and he still hasn't returned from injury. Breen has only been at the club a couple of weeks. Perhaps it will help Jody to raise his game which he will need to do if we are to keep in the top half of the table.
Hatch End Wolf
03-08-2006, 17:53
I think that the objection to Jody as captain is that we might end up with Beckham syndrome. Surely even his fans don't think JC should automatically play even when he's in fully "backing off and falling over" mode?
I just hope Big Mick can see something in Jody's play that is not obvious to the rest of us.
Allegedly Sunderland's fans considered him one of their best players when we bought him off them........or were they having us on? was it some north Country joke at our expense?
I just hope Big Mick can see something in Jody's play that is not obvious to the rest of us.
Allegedly Sunderland's fans considered him one of their best players when we bought him off them........or were they having us on? was it some north Country joke at our expense?
AmericanWolf
03-08-2006, 18:11
A world-class player he's not, but he's a dependable back at this level, and if he has the respect of the team and a good grasp of what's going on, no reason he shouldn't get the band.
Essex Wolf
03-08-2006, 18:29
Seems a lot on here are slating Craddock before his had chance to prove his worth as Capt. At least give him a few games before deciding on him. He takes over a team that has undergone many changes so things aren't going to be easy. Last thing he needs is the Molineux boo boys getting on his back already.
The Weasel
03-08-2006, 18:31
Good luck Jody and well played, you earned it last year with week-in week-out performances considerably better than Everton's Lescott. Lets hope the fans can learn to give you their full support.
Boss Hogg
03-08-2006, 19:13
To be fair he was one of the few players to actually improve under The Chin. I would have given the captaincy to Naylor myself. What worries me is the lack of pace between Craddock and Breen. This must be the oldest and slowest central defence combination since Dessie and Loz Madden.
GoldenHorseshoe
03-08-2006, 19:45
Good to see so many people wanting to get behind our new captain before we've even played a single game.
Isnt the idea that supporters are supposed to...support?
Crazy, I know.
Scroll back to post #3
Isnt the idea that supporters are supposed to...support?
Crazy, I know.
Scroll back to post #3
wallace
03-08-2006, 19:48
good job micks in charge and not some of you moaning bar stewards!
I.D.
03-08-2006, 21:05
Starry starry night
Paint your palette gold and black
Captain though we know you're cack
With eyes that know the darkness in my soul
Shadows on the pitch
We've lost again oh what a bitch
Catch the breeze in paintings rich
In colours in the cold Black Country land
Now I understand
What you tried to say to me
How you suffered for your sanity
How you tried to set them free
They would not listen they did not know how
Perhaps they'll listen now
Starry starry night
Wolves floodlights that brightly blaze
Swirling clouds in golden haze
Reflect in Jody's eyes of china blue
Colors changing hue
Training fields like amber grain
Wolves fan's faces lined with pain
Are soothed beneath the artist's loving hand
For they could not love you
But still your love was true
And when no hope is left in sight
On that starry starry night
You'll get dropped as players often do,
But I could have told you Jody
Football was never meant for one as beautiful as you
Starry, starry night
Portraits hung in empty halls
Frameless heads on nameless walls
With eyes that watch the match and can't forget.
Like the Wolves fans that you've met
The Wanderers men LeCoq clothes
The golden thorn of bloody rose
Lie crushed and broken on the terraces
Now I think I know
What you tried to say to me
How you suffered for you sanity
How you tried to set them free
They would not listen they're not listening still
Perhaps they never will.
Paint your palette gold and black
Captain though we know you're cack
With eyes that know the darkness in my soul
Shadows on the pitch
We've lost again oh what a bitch
Catch the breeze in paintings rich
In colours in the cold Black Country land
Now I understand
What you tried to say to me
How you suffered for your sanity
How you tried to set them free
They would not listen they did not know how
Perhaps they'll listen now
Starry starry night
Wolves floodlights that brightly blaze
Swirling clouds in golden haze
Reflect in Jody's eyes of china blue
Colors changing hue
Training fields like amber grain
Wolves fan's faces lined with pain
Are soothed beneath the artist's loving hand
For they could not love you
But still your love was true
And when no hope is left in sight
On that starry starry night
You'll get dropped as players often do,
But I could have told you Jody
Football was never meant for one as beautiful as you
Starry, starry night
Portraits hung in empty halls
Frameless heads on nameless walls
With eyes that watch the match and can't forget.
Like the Wolves fans that you've met
The Wanderers men LeCoq clothes
The golden thorn of bloody rose
Lie crushed and broken on the terraces
Now I think I know
What you tried to say to me
How you suffered for you sanity
How you tried to set them free
They would not listen they're not listening still
Perhaps they never will.
Mr Wolf
03-08-2006, 23:50
The defence was solid last year and so was Jody, good call Mick. Get off his back $$$$$$ fans.
Gio Pippinardi
04-08-2006, 00:00
Well...we lost 12 first team players during the summer. MM had to choose one of the rest...I would go for McNamara but Jody sounds good to me. MM knows better anyway.(...Are you ready for our next CB pair??? Breen and Craddock!)
nuno
04-08-2006, 00:02
Unbelievable reaction from certain quarters to this news. What on earth is the matter with some of you?
As McCarthy says Craddock leads by example. He never hides and is as honest a footballer as you're likely to see.
We're not playing against Man U or Chelsea every week but Colchester and Barnsley.
Jody is one of the best central defenders in the league, has shown loyalty to the Wolves by signing an extention to his contract not very long ago but if he hadn't and was at the end of his time with us, you could guarantee there would be a queue of teams wanting to sign him up.
Just the type of person I personally would like to see as captain and i'm delighted with this news.
As McCarthy says Craddock leads by example. He never hides and is as honest a footballer as you're likely to see.
We're not playing against Man U or Chelsea every week but Colchester and Barnsley.
Jody is one of the best central defenders in the league, has shown loyalty to the Wolves by signing an extention to his contract not very long ago but if he hadn't and was at the end of his time with us, you could guarantee there would be a queue of teams wanting to sign him up.
Just the type of person I personally would like to see as captain and i'm delighted with this news.
19th Holer
04-08-2006, 00:22
The defence was solid last year and so was Jody, good call Mick. Get off his back $$$$$$ fans.
He played 17 out of what, 50 odd games last season.
Next to Naylor the biggest liability in the team.
Captain Chaos.
He played 17 out of what, 50 odd games last season.
Next to Naylor the biggest liability in the team.
Captain Chaos.
Bunny Wolf
04-08-2006, 00:32
Nightmare. Can't stand Craddock (as a footballer) and I'm not about to start back-pedalling on the issue just because he's captain.
I'll be wishing him and the team well, but I reserve the right to my opinion, which is that he's not good enough for the first 11 which means he shouldn't be captain, or if at all possible at the club.
I think it's a load of rubbish to start saying let's see what the captaincy does for him. Unless there's a footballing brain, some assertivenes, some composure, some positional sense, some pace and some hitherto unseen leadership skills all bound up in that armband then it won't make any difference.
How people can say he's solid even at this level is beyond me, he's a calamity waiting to happen.
It's always the players who after masses of mediocre (at best) games people are banging on about giving another chance to, yet they want to write off players like Olofinjana, who actually have the physical attributes, youth and potential to be truly class players and haven't had the same consistent opportunities.
I'll be wishing him and the team well, but I reserve the right to my opinion, which is that he's not good enough for the first 11 which means he shouldn't be captain, or if at all possible at the club.
I think it's a load of rubbish to start saying let's see what the captaincy does for him. Unless there's a footballing brain, some assertivenes, some composure, some positional sense, some pace and some hitherto unseen leadership skills all bound up in that armband then it won't make any difference.
How people can say he's solid even at this level is beyond me, he's a calamity waiting to happen.
It's always the players who after masses of mediocre (at best) games people are banging on about giving another chance to, yet they want to write off players like Olofinjana, who actually have the physical attributes, youth and potential to be truly class players and haven't had the same consistent opportunities.
19th Holer
04-08-2006, 00:39
Nightmare. Can't stand Craddock (as a footballer) and I'm not about to start back-pedalling on the issue just because he's captain.
I'll be wishing him and the team well, but I reserve the right to my opinion, which is that he's not good enough for the first 11 which means he shouldn't be captain, or if at all possible at the club.
I think it's a load of rubbish to start saying let's see what the captaincy does for him. Unless there's a footballing brain, some assertivenes, some composure, some positional sense, some pace and some hitherto unseen leadership skills all bound up in that armband then it won't make any difference.
How people can say he's solid even at this level is beyond me, he's a calamity waiting to happen.
It's always the players who after masses of mediocre (at best) games people are banging on about giving another chance to, yet they want to write off players like Olofinjana, who actually have the physical attributes, youth and potential to be truly class players and haven't had the same consistent opportunities.
I'll reserve judgement on Olifinjana but the rest of the post is bang on !
If you can't defend properly it doesn't matter what league you're in. You'll be found out.
I'll be wishing him and the team well, but I reserve the right to my opinion, which is that he's not good enough for the first 11 which means he shouldn't be captain, or if at all possible at the club.
I think it's a load of rubbish to start saying let's see what the captaincy does for him. Unless there's a footballing brain, some assertivenes, some composure, some positional sense, some pace and some hitherto unseen leadership skills all bound up in that armband then it won't make any difference.
How people can say he's solid even at this level is beyond me, he's a calamity waiting to happen.
It's always the players who after masses of mediocre (at best) games people are banging on about giving another chance to, yet they want to write off players like Olofinjana, who actually have the physical attributes, youth and potential to be truly class players and haven't had the same consistent opportunities.
I'll reserve judgement on Olifinjana but the rest of the post is bang on !
If you can't defend properly it doesn't matter what league you're in. You'll be found out.
astraltrader
04-08-2006, 00:43
As things stand not a bad choice. Especially with Jackie Mac and Breen yet to play their way into alternative options...
Bunny Wolf
04-08-2006, 00:49
Good to see so many people wanting to get behind our new captain before we've even played a single game.
Isnt the idea that supporters are supposed to...support?
Crazy, I know.
Isn't the idea of a discussion forum to discuss? The discussions would be short (although probably sweet) if we all agreed on every decision. Seems a fairly healthy place to me to get footballing matters off your chest as it were.
Isnt the idea that supporters are supposed to...support?
Crazy, I know.
Isn't the idea of a discussion forum to discuss? The discussions would be short (although probably sweet) if we all agreed on every decision. Seems a fairly healthy place to me to get footballing matters off your chest as it were.
MK Panther
04-08-2006, 00:50
Great news that Craddock is the captain I think! I will support him all through the season regardless of his performances unless he has a poor spell then I will demand he is dropped!
Mutchy
04-08-2006, 09:10
Great news that Craddock is the captain I think! I will support him all through the season regardless of his performances unless he has a poor spell then I will demand he is dropped!
:D
:D
Bill McCai
04-08-2006, 09:17
"The Artist" will be fine.
Bertiewolf
04-08-2006, 09:23
No problem with Craddock as captain, though if fit (from what I saw in spain) as a leader, naylor would have pushed him close. Was surprised by how quiet Mcnamara was on the training ground and he just didn't strike me as a natural leader of the group not withstanding his prior experience as a captain.
PREM.L.L
04-08-2006, 09:50
Craddock's fine for captain. He always seems on a knife edge of ballsing up but he's solid enough for this league. I think a lot of the crap he gets is still due to his Prem season with us when he was truly awful (my god that back heel!) but he's better than that and was last season.
xbomber
04-08-2006, 09:53
Starry starry night
Paint your palette gold and black
Captain though we know you're cack
With eyes that know the darkness in my soul
Shadows on the pitch
We've lost again oh what a bitch
Catch the breeze in paintings rich
In colours in the cold Black Country land
Now I understand
What you tried to say to me
How you suffered for your sanity
How you tried to set them free
They would not listen they did not know how
Perhaps they'll listen now
Starry starry night
Wolves floodlights that brightly blaze
Swirling clouds in golden haze
Reflect in Jody's eyes of china blue
Colors changing hue
Training fields like amber grain
Wolves fan's faces lined with pain
Are soothed beneath the artist's loving hand
For they could not love you
But still your love was true
And when no hope is left in sight
On that starry starry night
You'll get dropped as players often do,
But I could have told you Jody
Football was never meant for one as beautiful as you
Starry, starry night
Portraits hung in empty halls
Frameless heads on nameless walls
With eyes that watch the match and can't forget.
Like the Wolves fans that you've met
The Wanderers men LeCoq clothes
The golden thorn of bloody rose
Lie crushed and broken on the terraces
Now I think I know
What you tried to say to me
How you suffered for you sanity
How you tried to set them free
They would not listen they're not listening still
Perhaps they never will.
lol Very good.
Paint your palette gold and black
Captain though we know you're cack
With eyes that know the darkness in my soul
Shadows on the pitch
We've lost again oh what a bitch
Catch the breeze in paintings rich
In colours in the cold Black Country land
Now I understand
What you tried to say to me
How you suffered for your sanity
How you tried to set them free
They would not listen they did not know how
Perhaps they'll listen now
Starry starry night
Wolves floodlights that brightly blaze
Swirling clouds in golden haze
Reflect in Jody's eyes of china blue
Colors changing hue
Training fields like amber grain
Wolves fan's faces lined with pain
Are soothed beneath the artist's loving hand
For they could not love you
But still your love was true
And when no hope is left in sight
On that starry starry night
You'll get dropped as players often do,
But I could have told you Jody
Football was never meant for one as beautiful as you
Starry, starry night
Portraits hung in empty halls
Frameless heads on nameless walls
With eyes that watch the match and can't forget.
Like the Wolves fans that you've met
The Wanderers men LeCoq clothes
The golden thorn of bloody rose
Lie crushed and broken on the terraces
Now I think I know
What you tried to say to me
How you suffered for you sanity
How you tried to set them free
They would not listen they're not listening still
Perhaps they never will.
lol Very good.
EasternWolf
04-08-2006, 12:16
The usual pattern emerges.
Mick McCarthy - great manager,
picks his captain
McCarthy is crap
Craddock was good last season - better than Lescott. For that matter so was Edwards. Live with it.
According to the manager there were four possible choices as captain: Craddock, Breen, Naylor and McNamara. My own choice would have been Naylor, but Craddock will do for me.
Mick McCarthy - great manager,
picks his captain
McCarthy is crap
Craddock was good last season - better than Lescott. For that matter so was Edwards. Live with it.
According to the manager there were four possible choices as captain: Craddock, Breen, Naylor and McNamara. My own choice would have been Naylor, but Craddock will do for me.
Bill McCai
04-08-2006, 12:22
Agreed. Craddock is perfectly OK for this level. I would prefer to see a bit of pace at the back but we have to believe "The Artist" and Breen will be able to compensate with "know how" and a solid midfield in front of them for the first time in 2 seasons. "The Artist" is a man of stature, has been through the mill a bit since he came to Wolves but will provide us with good leadership. Please refer to "The Paul Butler Episode".
He is a bit ginger but lets look beyond that. Its time to get behind them.
He is a bit ginger but lets look beyond that. Its time to get behind them.
19th Holer
04-08-2006, 13:13
The usual pattern emerges.
Craddock was good last season - better than Lescott. For that matter so was Edwards. Live with it.
According to the manager there were four possible choices as captain: Craddock, Breen, Naylor and McNamara. My own choice would have been Naylor, but Craddock will do for me.
No he wasn't good last season and although Lescott's performances dipped Craddock certainly wasn't better.
Of course, if he had have been better then Everton have signed the wrong one.
But they haven't.
Craddock was good last season - better than Lescott. For that matter so was Edwards. Live with it.
According to the manager there were four possible choices as captain: Craddock, Breen, Naylor and McNamara. My own choice would have been Naylor, but Craddock will do for me.
No he wasn't good last season and although Lescott's performances dipped Craddock certainly wasn't better.
Of course, if he had have been better then Everton have signed the wrong one.
But they haven't.
