Rovman Powell: A Great Human Being

We Need More People Like Him in This World

Count me among his fans

In reply to Walco

Endorsed

As a Bajan it would be easy for me to point the finger at Rovman Powell in venting my frustration at the performances of the Royals. But i have watched this young man for years and I see a leader. We have had some clever tacticians like Pollard that lacked the morality and player empathy to get the best out of his squad. We have seen captains of strong character, like Holder, who could lead by example but lacked the tactical nouse to get teams over the line. To me Rovman is the best mix of the bunch I have seen in recent years.

Shame on Sammy for terminating his stewardship of our T20 squad. Leadership from the dressing room cannot replace leadership in the field

In reply to Logic



When I was in 6th form many moons ago, in a history class, we debated the concept of leadership (born, by charisma or thrust upon).

After a robust debate we concluded born leadership was developed and bruited about from the feudal days when society was rigidly stratified. The nobility were educated in all spheres of life especially the ways of war because they were tasked with defending the kingdom. Therein leadership or lack thereof was shown or not shown but commoners weren’t educated and simply were expected to follow the nobles. Hence the concept of born to lead. However, in turn, the nobles were expected to follow the Kings’ directives. The king was no more a leader than the other nobles or even commoners but their orders and directives had to be followed. Again, given his status at birth, he was born to lead

Sometimes among the commoners would arise a man who because of his ability to fight or coerce the other commoners to fight or even among the nobles there would be one or two who the commoners would rally around. Call it charm or magnetism referred to as Charismatic readership, oftentimes, mislabeled as natural leadership (which arguably doesn’t exist). But remember there still remained a hierarchy. Commoners, nobles, the king / monarchy

Other times, a noble or the king himself, would die young, in the battlefield, poisoned or by natural causes and leadership would redound to the immediate heir;Leadership thrust upon. Sometimes that would turn out well. Sometimes it didn’t

Overall, the concept of leadership is too involved and complex to be seated in any of the above classifications and the best we can arrive at when all circumstances are examined, is situational leadership. As the term readily suggests, leadership in a given situation.

Nevertheless, it is arguable, that almost every aspect of life where leadership is concerned, is run by someone behind the scene. The king, whose directives the nobles had to follow, was advised by someone or some group, the power behind the throne

Today it is no different. There is always a higher power behind what you are allowed to see. So to comment on your statement, leadership in the dressing room (behind the scenes) is always more powerful than and directs leadership in the field ( what we actually see)

i have always been fan of powell unlike certain very recent past players he never comes off as arrogant or pretentious like the ones from our most southernest island

In reply to sudden

Man you love to romanticize bout those Cawmere days and the teachers that helped mould you into what you are today Interesting stuff.

In reply to Logic

Donna Ali said it best in the comments when she asked "Who's cutting onions in here?" I had the same reaction watching that video

Sports is about results. He may be a great person but he does not deliver results.

A WOFT

There are a number of reasons in my humble opinion why this Royals team has not been successful. Powell I believe has really tried and last night's loss looked like it was a lot to take from the skipper. He cannot be blamed for the dropped catches from Green and the decision to bowl Rutherford in the final over was a brave decision which could have gotten us over the line. I still believe he should be leading the W.I t20 side. As we can see, results have only gotten worse as a result.

In reply to Walco

Classy dude this Rovman Powell. Beautiful and touching Video.

In reply to Logic

I like Rovman Powell as Captain but again like all leadership positions, results are what you are judged by. Unfortunately it started well with Rovman but went downhill, so you cannot blame Sammy for wanting to try something different after seeing the gradual rise of the ODI squad under Hope. To blame Hope for the struggles of the T20I team is a bit unfair as it is premature.

Allow the T20I team to grow under Hope's leadership.

In reply to Windiesfan78

The Royals bowling has been poor. Do they have a wrist spinner on the roster? And, of course, the fielding let them down last night.

Regarding Rutherford, bowling your first over in the 20th over of a game is always a going to be tough.

In reply to Walco

I am not a fan of the format, but I am delighted to see our young fast bowlers gaining experience.
In a couple of years, you will see what I am writing about.
I wanted to see Layne bowl that last over.

In reply to Walco

And as I get older I am getting more romantic

Seriously speaking, 2 years in 6th form were my best educational days even taking into account under and graduate days

Man, you don’t know what you missed by cutting out for Trumpland

In reply to sudden


You talking like I had a choice. As a 14 year old in April 1979, I pleaded with my mother to let me stay in Barbados for the summer and play Ronald Tree and then travel to Trumpland at the end of the summer. Her response after being away for 2 years? "Yuh iz my child and I want yuh wid me." Story done

But I would definitely have enjoyed the educational experiences that you had at Cawmere.

In reply to Walco

so you is a mafia wannabe?

In reply to Walco

I would expect the experience is same at all the 6th form school

Remember we rarely win scholarships so the expectations are low thus the experience is more leisurely and better

Sometimes we have to be reminded that there are real people out there going through some real shit. I wish the lady all the best and great gesture Rovman.

In reply to Walco

Cricket is a yesterday sport, where Powell is concern,

recommend him to the UN.

In reply to Edrich

I know who to recommend to a "clap-hand" church.

In reply to JoeGrine

He and Bravo.

In reply to Walco

Oh that is why he is the way he is i thought he was just only another high society bajan yankee.

In reply to culpepperboy

5, 4, 3, 2, 1, we're the boys from up St. John

In reply to sudden

Upon re-reading my post, I see how it could be read as a statement that I wanted a Cawmere experience at Cawmere. But I fully believe that there would have been a similar experience to be had at Lodge.

Which West Indian fan doesn't think highly of Rovman.

Full of heart, a fighter and committed