Welcome to the new blog site for AC D.C. The announcement and set up of the blog were all done by Carlos. Thank you, Carlos! But next time, can you spell "Vae Victis" correctly? In fact, the translation of vae victis really should be on the top banner. We'll work on that.
The reason for the blog is several fold. It gives us a forum for discussion better than email lists. And it is much simpler to maintain than the website. Although Kevin Bednarski, Nicole's husband, has done an amazing job with our website, I have found that over the years, with all the players coming and going, with all the tournaments we play etc., the website is impossible to keep up-to-date. Let's see what we will do with the blog.
I want to talk about our captain for a second. As you all know, Jeff has been the captain of AC D.C. for three years. During that time, he has helped to create and build the men's squad from ground zero. In the meantime, he has also led the co-ed squad. With his sabbatical from AC D.C. this fall (returning this week), Matt has done an amazing job leading both squads. Since we only have but 2 games remaining in the men's season, Matt will retain the armband for the men's team until the end of the season. In the spring, Jeff will return as men's team captain.
Jeff has long talked about giving someone else a chance to lead the co-ed squad on a permanent basis. And this seems to be the perfect time for this transition. Matt will retain the armband for the co-ed squad on a permanent basis, having done an excellent job this fall with that squad.
With these two clowns in charge (god help you!), I'm going to park my ass on the couch all week, and just show up to games with my coffee! Yippeeeee.
But, there's one more thing about our captains. They are there, out on the pitch, to lead the team. They are there to tell me the problems and talk to the refs. You must listen to their instructions. Yesterday, we got into an argument with the ref, and a player was booked. Discussions with the ref in conflict situations should ideally be handled by the captain. And if the captain tells you to "shut up," you must comply.
During the game at Stoke City two weeks ago, an Arsenal player defied captain Toure's instruction to stay back for a corner kick. The captain, a center-half with excellent head skills, wanted to go up himself, and told the other player to stay back. This youngster did not comply and captain Toure had to stay back himself.
This behavior will not be tolerated on AC D.C. (nor would it have been tolerated in Arsenal during the Adams, Vieira, Henry eras) I am confident that I will never have to deal with this situation with you all. And I'm further confident that Matt and Jeff will lead you to many victories yet to come.
Vae Vicitis
-Walter "opus" Jean
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Sorry for the typo and there's another typo on the poll. It should read "Who will [win] the BPL?" Oh well :-)
ReplyDeleteI would like to say that I was not at the game and it was not me yelling at the ref :)
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS ON THE BAND Matt!!!!