Jonny Evans new captain

[sylofox]

48 minutes ago, davieG said:

Not taking a longer term view then or he's not sure who's going to be here in the next few seasons.

Seasons more like weeks.

[Hammo]

Surely the smart move would have been: Fofana captain, Maddison vice captain 😉

[fox_favourite]

8 minutes ago, Hammo said:

Surely the smart move would have been: Fofana captain, Maddison vice captain 😉

Nah. Give it to Praet

[FoxesWalk]

Obvious thing to do. Wonder if Madders will be vice…

[Lambert09]

i think deep down johnny has always been brendan’s captain. Just through the comments he’s made through his time here. He was always going to select him, rightfully so imo. 

 

Maddison as vc would be lovely though 

[StanSP]

1 hour ago, brucey said:

Give it Madders to go along with his new deal. 

Wouldn't surprise me if this is how his new contract is announced. 

[coolhandfox]

Good Lucky Jonny.

 

Last two captains won the PL and the FA, no pressure.

[taupe]

1 hour ago, volpeazzurro said:

Don't think you want someone who's leaving in such a position.

Yes. That's why I said it

 

I'm thinking of the players we have that are capable of doing the job and Youri is undoubtedly one such. Whatever his failings, he can read a game and has worn the armband before now. BR rates and trusts him both as a player and a pro. I have no doubt he'd perform the role with great acumen.

[Tielemans63]

Pleased with the appointment of Jonny as captain, was the obvious choice. Just hope he can stay fit. I know some disagreed with having a keeper as captain bur Kasper played every week without fail* so was a constant presence. A captain who can only be skipper intermittently isn't ideal.

 

 

*until that Watford game.

[phoneticerror]

Madders over KDH 100%. Give it to KDH in a few more years. Smack in the face to give it to the baby first.

[Guest nathan.]

My only worry with Evans being captain is can he stay fit.

 

 

[Hales]

Give Madders the responsibility of vice captain

[foxinsocks]

Frankly jonny will.be lucky to start 20 times so we need another captain

 

[MPH]

Gives KDH another year or two to grow into the role!

[TonyN11]

Perez for vice Captain. Can't see many disagreeing with that 

[Bert]

6 hours ago, brucey said:

Give it Madders to go along with his new deal. 

Agree. 

[oxtonfox]

17 hours ago, nathan. said:

My only worry with Evans being captain is can he stay fit.

 

 

no different to Wes Morgan in his last two seasons. Need someone to start barking a few orders and showing leadership on the pitch. Personally I’d give Youri a go as VC as he shows characteristics to a degree. I don’t think Madders should be the vice captain much as I admire his ability. You can’t have a leader surrounded by bags of bling and take him seriously 😐 

[SystonFox]

I’d happily give it Madders.

 

and as for the vice captains armband oooooeeeerrrr

[MPH]

23 hours ago, nathan. said:

My only worry with Evans being captain is can he stay fit.

 

 

 

he’s got a nice 1 month break for the World Cup so that will help him over the course of the season.. gets I injured first half? Got a month off to recover for the second half.

Edited 6 August 2022 by MPH

[Unabomber]

Would’ve preferred Vardy but Evans is fine 

[Tuna]

Completely missed this!

 

Excellent appointment!

[moore_94]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62507871
 

Jonny Evans: Leicester captaincy has made defender 'happiest in a long time'

 

Jonny Evans has said that being made Leicester City captain has made him the happiest he has been in a long time.

 

The Northern Ireland defender was handed the armband last week by manager Brendan Rodgers after former skipper Kasper Schmeichel left for Nice.

 

Evans, 34, told BBC Radio 5 Live that he will lead by example, adding that he does not mind if giving his opinions on the pitch upsets his teammates. 

 

"It is the happiest I have been in a long time," the centre-half said.

 

"I had a feeling with being vice-captain last year that it might be something that I have the chance to do and, when the manager finally asked me, I was so happy. 

 

"I feel like it's a natural progression for me and something I'm looking forward to doing, representing the team and my teammates.

 

"I like to try and lead by example. I wouldn't say I'm the most vocal but when I'm on the pitch, I make my opinions quite a bit with the players.

 

"They don't always appreciate it but when you're in the zone and you're competing, I like to feel that adrenaline rush and lead by example. That would be on the training pitch, too, and around around the training ground." 

 

While delighted to have assumed the captaincy, Evans, who joined The Foxes from West Brom in 2018, admitted the departure of Schmeichel has left a void at the club, but also an opportunity for other players to take responsibility.

 

"When he said his goodbyes it was a surreal moment," the former Manchester United defender continued.

 

"It was for him, too, being at the club for such a long time. When you think of Leicester City you think of Kasper Schmeichel and for him to leave was a big shock to all of us. 

 

"But with football there is a chance for people to step in and normally that's the sort of evolution of the dressing room."

 

Finishing eighth last season meant the club missed out on a place in Europe. However, Evans believes he and his team-mates could benefit from having more time on the training ground with Rodgers - a manager that he rates extremely highly. 
 

"We've got one of the best coaches in the world. I'm sure he'll enjoy being on the grass coaching," said Evans.

 

"The manager will be able to get out and coach us as we've got more training days and less travelling away from home. 

 

He admitted: "We found it hard to really do any coaching last year as we were always recovering from games. We had a lot more games crammed in, with games being called off, so towards the end of this season, it was so busy for us.

 

"We've already seen the benefit of that this this summer, as a team we are able to get on the training pitch and coach. There are a lot more sessions geared towards us and hopefully that's something that can pay off in the long run."

 

Quite a bit has been made about Leicester failing to sign any new players this summer but, ahead of the meeting with Arsenal, Evans insisted there are no problems with morale within the dressing room.

 

"The mood is great," he said. "We've been together for a number of years now. There's a real unity in our squad and the players all know each other really well, have got close relationships and whatever happens in the transfer window, happens.

 

"Obviously, we have got a couple of couple of weeks before that will be finalised but we're just ready to kick on. 
 

"We've finished in good positions in the league and won the FA Cup not so long ago with the same players, so there's a real belief in the squad that we can go on and do something similar."

[Long Eaton Fox]

1 hour ago, moore_94 said:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62507871
 

Jonny Evans: Leicester captaincy has made defender 'happiest in a long time'

 

Jonny Evans has said that being made Leicester City captain has made him the happiest he has been in a long time.

 

The Northern Ireland defender was handed the armband last week by manager Brendan Rodgers after former skipper Kasper Schmeichel left for Nice.

 

Evans, 34, told BBC Radio 5 Live that he will lead by example, adding that he does not mind if giving his opinions on the pitch upsets his teammates. 

 

"It is the happiest I have been in a long time," the centre-half said.

 

"I had a feeling with being vice-captain last year that it might be something that I have the chance to do and, when the manager finally asked me, I was so happy. 

 

"I feel like it's a natural progression for me and something I'm looking forward to doing, representing the team and my teammates.

 

"I like to try and lead by example. I wouldn't say I'm the most vocal but when I'm on the pitch, I make my opinions quite a bit with the players.

 

"They don't always appreciate it but when you're in the zone and you're competing, I like to feel that adrenaline rush and lead by example. That would be on the training pitch, too, and around around the training ground." 

 

While delighted to have assumed the captaincy, Evans, who joined The Foxes from West Brom in 2018, admitted the departure of Schmeichel has left a void at the club, but also an opportunity for other players to take responsibility.

 

"When he said his goodbyes it was a surreal moment," the former Manchester United defender continued.

 

"It was for him, too, being at the club for such a long time. When you think of Leicester City you think of Kasper Schmeichel and for him to leave was a big shock to all of us. 

 

"But with football there is a chance for people to step in and normally that's the sort of evolution of the dressing room."

 

Finishing eighth last season meant the club missed out on a place in Europe. However, Evans believes he and his team-mates could benefit from having more time on the training ground with Rodgers - a manager that he rates extremely highly. 
 

"We've got one of the best coaches in the world. I'm sure he'll enjoy being on the grass coaching," said Evans.

 

"The manager will be able to get out and coach us as we've got more training days and less travelling away from home. 

 

He admitted: "We found it hard to really do any coaching last year as we were always recovering from games. We had a lot more games crammed in, with games being called off, so towards the end of this season, it was so busy for us.

 

"We've already seen the benefit of that this this summer, as a team we are able to get on the training pitch and coach. There are a lot more sessions geared towards us and hopefully that's something that can pay off in the long run."

 

Quite a bit has been made about Leicester failing to sign any new players this summer but, ahead of the meeting with Arsenal, Evans insisted there are no problems with morale within the dressing room.

 

"The mood is great," he said. "We've been together for a number of years now. There's a real unity in our squad and the players all know each other really well, have got close relationships and whatever happens in the transfer window, happens.

 

"Obviously, we have got a couple of couple of weeks before that will be finalised but we're just ready to kick on. 
 

"We've finished in good positions in the league and won the FA Cup not so long ago with the same players, so there's a real belief in the squad that we can go on and do something similar."

This message from Jonny Evans has reassured me that all is well at the club and we are going to have a great season.

[Stadt]

50 minutes ago, Long Eaton Fox said:

This message from Jonny Evans has reassured me that all is well at the club and we are going to have a great season.

I’ve got a lovely bridge in pristine condition 

[Long Eaton Fox]

1 hour ago, Stadt said:

I’ve got a lovely bridge in pristine condition 

I enjoy a cryptic reply but I think that's a bridge to far