Was wondering the same thing myself.

Well I will own up to one of them!



Based on what we know (which may be a load of rubbish but it's all we've got just now), Steve seems to stand out as being extremely popular with team-mates; very professional in his attitude to the game (on and off the pitch) and a relentless worker in games.



Those appear to be the right ingredients for a captain, but I have not met many of the current squad and may be a million miles off the mark.



The other issue is what options we have?

Frankie Mariano - Too young and inexperienced,

Tim Smith - needs to concentrate on other issues

Isaac John - See FM above

Paul Johnson - See IJ above

Ali Lautiti - Not enough game time / needs to play a different role

Kyle Amor - See PJ above - but maybe less so



The other candidate to consider will be Andy Raleigh, but beyond that I can't think of one!

Southern has also helped coach junior sides back home

I think Steve is a leading candidate but Agar has to make his choice at training and getting to know the lads as a group then and only then he can decide the captain. Anyway more signings maybe coming so we will have to see.

we have a winner.

Well the Brains of Britain have spoken - and I thought this was binding!

I'd probably go for Amor but i wouldn't be shocked if Obst got it if and when he signs.

thanks.



For what its worth i have Southern down at evens for the captains armband, but untill Agars had time to work with him then he should hang fire.



Obst at 2/1

I would've thought Southern would be a strong contender just based on the fact that he has bags of experience and is known to be tough as nails.



It would however be nice to see lads like Mariano, Johnson and Amor given vice-captain type roles, to help them develop leadership skills and grow their confidence.



Even though I feel a bit weird about it, I agree with NGB4C - RA will need some time with the squad to see who really has the captain's qualities.

danny washbrook

He is english?

He's not, he's played for Ireland. So he must be Irish.