Noble dubbed the “headless chicken” skipper

Mark Noble has found himself at the centre of attention today following his spat with Angelo Ogbonna towards the end of yesterday’s game.

But CandH follower, and one of Twitter’s most outspoken Irons, Fareham Hammer, reckons that’s small beer alongside the captain’s general performances and here he explains why he believes Noble is a big probem in our present situation.

By Fareham Hammer

I am NOT a Noble hater at all but he is a HUGE part of our present problems.

We have signed some good players but their confidence is shot ! It is not a case of signing six or seven players now Yes another striker probably on loan but we need someone in midfield like Songy ,someone who can set up things, organise the midfield and defence.

Someone who can shield the ball and know’s how to bring it forward !Captaincy wise Noble is a headless chicken  and that’s unsettling to the whole team In game after game we are paying the price for playing him..

No-one should be in the least bit surprised that Rice’s form has dipped.He has had to carry Noble in game after game.

Noble offers no threat when going forward and  no protection to the defence.When he does venture forward ,the opposition dispossess him and have a free run at goal.

They slice through us, like a knife through butter.They simply WALK past him  No doubt  he’s a great guy but you can’t pick a player based  on sentiment !

The views expressed here are those of the blogger and do not necessarily reflect those of Claret and Hugh