he does,whatever it entails?????

He does a lot of work in the community guess that will have a bearing on it.

Fitz was the obvious choice, great leader, total professional, exemplary record, respected by everyone in the game. I just hope this isn't a case of Agar picking favourites. Longy's been making all the right noises where Agar is concerned and Agar will want be be assured that his captain is behind him 100% and will back him if things don't go according to plan. Or is that just me being paranoid on a Monday morning?

have faith in agar

longy will prove a great buy and im sure he will prove a great choice as our captain.thats my opinion of course

One factor that may have swung it in Longs favour is that he is contracted for two years whereas Fitz only has one year as yet confirmed IIRC.

Should have been Fitz but its not the end of the world really.

I’m happy enough with the decision, and as someone has already mentioned, it is great to finally be able to have a genuine choice of players who would be worthy of being captain.

It wouldn’t surprise me if this decision was made during the initial contract discussions with Agar dangling the captaincy to Long if he signed, if so a pretty smart move imo. Long has nothing to prove as a player, but is relatively unproven as an official captain, so this move is an indication to me that Long is not here just for the money and still wants to prove himself.

Roll on the new season.

just what i was thinking.

Would agree with you there Wolfie

nice words from longy,cant wait for sunday im buzzing





"I was really chuffed when Richard asked me to be captain," Long told a press conference at the KC Stadium. "When he asked me I didn't have to think long about it, it was an automatic yes.

"My job doesn't really change. I'll still direct the lads around the field whether I'm captain or not.

"It's an added pressure which I'm looking forward to. It's an honour."

Exactly right - it will get the best out of him hopefully and be 'his' team.

great choice i think, we will have a lot of natural leaders anyway but Long will be the "figurehead"

If things don't quite work out on the pitch (and let's face it, it's not beyond the realms of possibility), I would have preferred to see Fitz as captain. Fingers crossed and we'll hit the ground running, lose a few games at the start of the season and I'm not sure how Long would react (Fitz was used to losing at the Roosters

). Either way, I feel a hell of lot more confiedent going into this season then the previous two.

he deserves some kind of 'senior' responsibility,that i certainly agree with.

Fitzgibbon would've been my choice but I'm quite happy wih Long in the role.

Fitz brings leadership skills on and off the pitch anyway.

Funny comments by our new captain about O'Meley: "I've really took to Fitzy and Ogre," he said. "Fitzy's a very professional bloke, and I think it was either him or me for the captaincy. Ogre can't sit still for two minutes. He's crackers, puddled – miles worse than me." Coming from the new Hull captain, that is quite a statement. www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2010/ja ... ll-captain

Funny comments by our new captain about O'Meley: "I've really took to Fitzy and Ogre," he said. "Fitzy's a very professional bloke, and I think it was either him or me for the captaincy. Ogre can't sit still for two minutes. He's crackers, puddled – miles worse than me." Coming from the new Hull captain, that is quite a statement. www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2010/ja ... ll-captain

But then I am Captain Jack Sparrow and I drink Rum!

I would have chosen Fitz as the captain, but let's face it, if there's anything to be said I don't think he (Fitz) will stand in the shadows and keep schtum.
I'll be happy to support any captain who leads the team with the pride it deserves.

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Sorry if someone's already posted it.

dont know if its been mentioned before?
but maybe long got the job as fitz is only on a one year deal and they wanted some consistancy for next year. just a thought!!

Notice Longy's eye seems alot better its not froze and can blink and move his eyebrow


Glad he doesnt need the minor op to correct it like he thought he mite need

Did Long say in that interview, that Radders has done a great job as captain over the last 3 years?

Surely I must be hearing things!

longy didn't want his eye re-arranging again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

nope he said it

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Quote ="Mrs Barista"Funny comments by our new captain about O'Meley: "I've really took to Fitzy and Ogre," he said. "Fitzy's a very professional bloke, and I think it was either him or me for the captaincy. Ogre can't sit still for two minutes. He's crackers, puddled – miles worse than me." Coming from the new Hull captain, that is quite a statement. www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2010/ja ... ll-captain'" Ironic comments if rumours that there was a handbags incident between the two are to be believed