Oh dear, this must be some sort of record - losing two captaincies in the space of 5 months.
Clark named St Johnstone captain after back-to-back wins
29 October 2024
Nicky Clark has been named as St Johnstone captain after leading the team to back-to-back wins.
Clark had stepped in for the Kyle Cameron, who was absent through injury, and then retained the armband for new head coach Simo Valakari’s first game in the dugout on Saturday. The 33-year-old striker grabbed the winner at Dundee in the final moments of the match and will now continue to skipper the side.
Cameron was made captain by previous manager Craig Levein after joining on loan from Notts County in the summer and he was back in the team at Dens Park.
Speaking to club media, Valakari said: “We had a meeting. I have been talking privately with Cameron and Clark. Nicky will continue as captain going forward. There is no drama. I have been so happy with what I have seen so far from Nicky in this role".
Saints moved up to sixth in the Scottish Premiership thanks to their late win over Dundee, and Valakari is looking to continue that trajectory as his side prepare to face St Mirren on Wednesday night away from home.
"It doesn't matter that we have won our last two matches, we need to do it again against St Mirren," he continued.
"I have watched St Mirren twice live in the stadium. Once at home and on Sunday at Ibrox. They are a strong team. They are a very hard-working team and they are very well-coached. They have power and pace and they can play nice football. They are effective from set-pieces".
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/cwyg4744xllo