Wayne Brown set for Leicester City captain's role
Wayne Brown is the favourite to captain Leicester City in the absence of Matt Oakley for tomorrow's visit of Plymouth Argyle.
Although recovered from a groin strain, Oakley is banned after picking up his fifth booking of the season against West Bromwich Albion two weeks ago.
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Wayne Brown
City boss Nigel Pearson is keeping the identity of the stand-in skipper close to his chest, but Brown is the most likely candidate because of his obvious on-field leadership qualities.
However, Pearson said he had plenty of options and even picked out young defender Jack Hobbs as a potential captain of the future.
"We have got a few captains in the squad, people like Wayne Brown and Jack Hobbs," said Pearson, who was a captain himself during his playing days at Sheffield Wednesday and Middlesbrough.
"I think Jack Hobbs is a potential captain for the future. I think it is important to have strong characters around the place.
"I am not concerned that just because Matt is missing we won't have leadership out there. More often or not, it is going to be someone who is a strong character in the group.
"But captains are not all the same. They can be talkers or they can lead by example. The important thing is you have people out there on the pitch who do set the right example."
Pearson said it wasn't just Oakley's leadership qualities that City will miss in the Championship clash against the Pilgrims, which marks the club's 125th anniversary.
The midfielder has been an influential and important player so far this season.
"He has been a very consistent performer for us last season and so far this season," said Pearson.
"It is a miss we will have to deal with and I have every confidence that whatever side we pick will be the right side to win the game."
Meanwhile, Pearson revealed he wants to extend striker Yann Kermorgant's stay beyond January.
The Frenchman had signed a short-term deal and, while Pearson would not confirm that Kermorgant had been offered a two-and-a-half year contract, he did confirm they were in talks with his representatives.
"Yes, I would like to extend that," he said.
Pearson also quashed rumours that he was interested in signing Birmingham City's Gary McSheffrey on loan.
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by myron, leicester
Friday, November 20 2009, 3:38PM
“green army???
what army !!!
beside nigel's army there int 1 so come on boys big win 2 morow gallagher hattrick m8 come on”
by K, Leicester
Friday, November 20 2009, 3:30PM
“Plymouth are no mugs, I saw them play recently at Home Park and they looked ok. They have taken 13 points from their last 7 games including (like the Foxes) a win at Middlesbrough.
I think the Foxes will win tomorrow but I think it will be tight.”
by Positive Mike, Glenfield
Friday, November 20 2009, 3:01PM
“A big win tomorrow with Gallagher getting two against his former club. If he gets on the field I reckon SupaSteve may score as well!!
COME ON YOU BLUES !!”
by Robert, Aylestone
Friday, November 20 2009, 2:30PM
“Martin do us all a favor, stick to the subject and stop talking balls. As for Howard getting a goal - dont hold your breath matey!”
by Martin, Wigston
Friday, November 20 2009, 1:48PM
“Fred I think you have confused me with someone that gives a toss about your opinion!
Football comment anyone?
Your not funny, you add nothing to this site and you and your alter ego I think you give this site a bad name!
Re Football
I have a feeling that Howard with get atleast one tomorrow. And will be great celebration of a great club!”
by Kevin, Leicester
Friday, November 20 2009, 1:39PM
“The stand-in skipper for tomorrow is an irrelevant side issue. The important thing is getting back to winning ways at home. City are notoriously sluggish after a break and the low calibre opposition will only exacerbate that. I hope the 125th celebrations don't prove an unwelcome distraction; with football clubs, history is a lot sweeter when you're making it rather than commemorating it!”
by Fred, Leicester
Friday, November 20 2009, 1:33PM
“Martin It is clowns like you that get this website a bad name.
You come on here ranting and add nothing regarding football”
by Forever Green, Essex
Friday, November 20 2009, 1:29PM
“Why do you hate us Chris, are we really that much of a threat to you?
Steve Howard has a good scoring record against us, but a hat trick...no way, but you can carry on dreaming Tom.
I think a 1-0 win wiil do us tomorrow, I expect Rory Fallon to do the biz.
Remember you foxes, the world is turning green and you will have the blues.
Green till my times up”
by Tony, Lakeland. Fla. USA
Friday, November 20 2009, 12:09PM
“Martin (Wigston)..Right On The Money !! Well said mate!!!!
Re Brown...100% commitment to the team and the cause!
Looking forward to 3 points & establishing ourselves in the top mix tomorrow!”
by Martin, Wigston
Friday, November 20 2009, 12:03PM
“Livid!
When I read the dross placed on this page I am amazed it remains but then I am then censored for stating this stinks!
Makes me wonder if Tony and Fred are employees of the LM.
Read it while u can will be removed but still no email from the LM.
PS as stated in post that was removed WB will make a great captain, old style center half vocal and commanding.
Bring it on!”