I do think being captain is beneficial for him. It doesn't happen that frequently, but when he is he tends to come across a bit more focused. Got to be beneficial that we're playing higher up the pitch and with more attacking players to share the burden too. It means he's getting lots more time 1 on 1 than he did under Vieira.

I don't think he's necessarily the best captain for the rest of the team but, to be fair, I'm not sure a captain makes all that difference to the rest of the team in-game these days.

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No doubt, this is very much a part of the training routines but alas we were found sadly wanting in this area yesterday.

Twice, West Ham players were allowed to run towards the front post, got their head to the ball and flicked it on, where a West Ham player headed the second ball into the net.

For the first, Doucoure who was marking Antonio was ball-watching and the W.Ham striker got free to head unmarked into the goal.
For the second, I am of the opinion that Johnstone could have been positive and punched clear but he was routed to the goalline and the ball was headed in from close range.The ball was in the air for while and he should have taken charge.

Edited by Willo (30 Apr 2023 12.21pm)

Where is triple t when you need him for some summer entertainment. I hope, like the swallows, he returns to tell us why we and Parish are idiots

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