Know many think he's had a mixed start to the season, but Robbo seems to be bigging up his input
"Sometimes there is a calming influence that a captain can bring to the dressing room. That can also be conversations with players who he phones up on a Saturday night or Sunday when they have had a bad game.
“I know people just look on the pitch but there is far more to being a captain than scoring a goal. Sols is a motivator among the group. He’s someone who is very clear what he wants from people and demands your total dedication to the badge."
"When Jacko was captain there were moments he could do something magical, like scoring a last-minute goal. It would be a captain’s performance. It’s harder at right-back to do that, but Sols has equally big moments with tackles that don’t overly get seen."
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It's a good point from Robinson, just because the captain isn't out there pointing and shouting or scoring last minute goals doesn't mean he's not a good captain. And I think it's good of Robinson to come out and praise his captain's efforts after a rough few games.
That said, I would start him on the bench against Doncaster. With the form he's shown this season (and he has had some good games, he's just been inconsistent), and with what Konsa showed at Fleetwood, I think our best defense doesn't involve Solly at the moment.
Good point regarding Sarr also.
Robinson now has options which can only be a good thing
Even getting involved with setting up a kids academy down Gillingham (with Crofts and Robbie Elliott) and doing regular coaching
Also, as mentioned above, we have enough mid-week matches where I think both he and Konsa (or possibly Dijksteel) will get a run out.
Lastly, I hope Solly is made better for the competition. He hasn't had proper competition for his place since Motta and Fanni at the end of 2015. It's oversimplifying things, but his best seasons have been when he's had competition from the likes of Lawrie Wilson, Simon Francis, etc.
And Solly will play both League Cup games at LeftBack that season.