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IF Davis isn't going to be a starter under Struber, who is the new Captain?  Long might be the only starter from the opening day lineup of 2020.



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It can only be ALo, but does he want it after how they screwed him?


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It can only be ALo, but does he want it after how they screwed him?

Isn't the armband still a guaranteed ticket out next transfer window? 

 

I bet its Long, but maybe Davis does a turnaround - seems like Struber has clear patterns he wants deployed. Not crazy that some guys that stagnated under Armas have a lightbulb moment. 



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We don't have anyone suitable for the job. How depressing.

 

- Davis is not a sure thing starter every game.

 

- Long is dying to get a transfer to Europe. (not blaming him, but thats reality)



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Isn't the armband still a guaranteed ticket out next transfer window? 
 
I bet its Long, but maybe Davis does a turnaround - seems like Struber has clear patterns he wants deployed. Not crazy that some guys that stagnated under Armas have a lightbulb moment. 


With Davis its more that hes not a great fit for the role the team has pigeon holed him into the past 2 seasons. When he started getting minutes with the first team he was playing in a more attacking role either in that weird 3-3-3-1 or in central midfield.

He was moved back to pair with Adams after Felipe was traded and the partnership did well with Tyler flying all over the field wrecking everyones shit, made Seans job simple.

Last year again they only added more box to box guys so by default Sean was left playing as the deepest midfielder.

Carnell is the only guy from the old regime left so everyones going to get a fresh start with Struber.

Either way I cant picture Davis being successful playing as the 6 in the diamond with the intensity of play being ramped back up.

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Maybe I'm wrong here, but don't the players choose who the captain is for the team, or is the just the coach? Seems odd for a new coach to come in and strip a player of his captaincy, just because. Unless it was done by mutual consent.


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DAvis should stay the formal captain and then Long captains when he doesnt play.  That said wouldnt put it past Davis to have a revival of sorts if he gets to play more as an 8 instead of a 6.  I think tactically they messed him up the last two years and a good coach can maybe fix that. 



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DAvis should stay the formal captain and then Long captains when he doesnt play.  That said wouldnt put it past Davis to have a revival of sorts if he gets to play more as an 8 instead of a 6.  I think tactically they messed him up the last two years and a good coach can maybe fix that. 

Something like this? 

-----fabio---harper

----------clark----------

--yearwood--davis--

---------diarra----------

pendant--Long--Reyes--Edwards

 

 

Side note, with the exception of LB (who to play) and Long (has to play), I like how the roster is set up. I keep thinking, what about CCJ, Royer, Duncan, Valot, etc... There's some depth and competition.... I just hope the cumulative skill is enough. 



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Any precedent?    How do you take the armband away from a guy, without giving it to some big $ DP type guy coming in?   


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New captain please.

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Just give it to Fabio for motivation.



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Just give it to Fabio for motivation.

what about Estrela?



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Coronel?


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Coronel?

I mean, his name does sound like Colonel. Thats more than enough for me.  



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Any precedent?    How do you take the armband away from a guy, without giving it to some big $ DP type guy coming in?   

He can remain the captain but you still have to figure out who the next guy is if Sean is on the bench half the time or more.




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