Originally Posted by
JuliquE
I'm hearing you guys, but I also know he's the heart and soul of this team—the rug that ties the room together.
Bradley is a great captain, but he's too militant to REALLY be able to relate to and get on with, for instance, the younger guys (probably does fine with guys like Moor, for instance).
The card is unfortunate, but it really hasn't been until his involvement that an air of belief began to creep back into this side; even his sending off seemed to inspire Giovinco, in his absence, who's no doubt been somewhat off his game. He just adds a little fire/fight to our side's collective spirit (look at his most recent couple of interviews).
He has the same impact on the pitch, as well, and if that means he's the first to be carded, or has a "moment" like he done last match… it's tough, but you have to take the good with the bad; he wouldn't be who and what he is to the team without it. Now, that's not to say I don't wish he'd try to find a better balance, especially at a time like now… but, I also keep in mind that it's a time like now when it'd be most trying, given the "us against the world" circumstances.