Conor Coady writes a poignant letter to his Wolves teammates in the midst of a coronavirus outbreak.
Conor Coady has spoken out about the pressures of being Wolverhampton Wanderers captain during these uncertain and scary times in sport.
Wolverhampton Wanderers captain Conor Coady has committed to always be available to his teammates during this phase of the coronavirus outbreak in the UK.
All elite-level football in England has been postponed until at least April 30, as the country strives to limit the spread of COVID-19.
While the health of the nation is far more important than football, it is a difficult time for clubs in more ways than one, with financial difficulties and morale likely to be hampered by factors beyond anyone’s control.
But, for Wolves captain Coady, who will be anxious to assist his colleagues in continuing their Europa League journey whenever the season is given the go-ahead to begin, whenever that may be, he has spoken up about his position at Molineux at this immensely difficult period.
“I think the good thing is that the people at our club and at the top end of our club have been very clear about what they wanted to do in the last few weeks,” he says.
“I believe we were one of the last teams to play before all games were suspended.” We had a game versus Olympiacos that was played behind closed doors, and to be completely honest, it was extremely difficult.
“If I’m completely honest with you, playing football without fans isn’t right. It’s difficult to play in front of a crowd, it’s difficult to do, and it’s difficult to not necessarily motivate yourself, but you get an energy from the crowd that you don’t get anyplace else, so it’s very, really difficult for us.
“However, I don’t think I’ll ever change my ways as a captain.” I will always be available to speak with the lads if they have any questions or want to know where to find me. They understand right away that they can ask me anything.
“But I’m also there to act as a bridge between the manager and those at the top of the club who want to get things to the boys, so they know they can come through me as well.”
“I just think it’s important to be open and honest, and to be in the thick of things.”
“I’m there to deliver messages to whomever I need to.”
