THE Road’s two captaincy candidates have revealed why they believe they should get your vote to lead the side in 2012.

Both James Couldrey and Mark Isham handed in their election manifestos as voting takes place to find out who will replace Giles Fagan.

James, the current club chairman, said he wants to hire a backroom staff to sort out our technique.

While, all-rounder Mark said he wants to build on last season and develop the team as a whole.

Both James and Mark agree that post-match entertainments need to be encouraged.

Mark said: “Last season was an excellent one for The Road. As captain I would look to build on it.

“We have a broad mixture of skills in the team, and the important thing is that we play and develop as a team. The whole was shown to be greater than the sum of the parts often throughout 2011.

“There was some debate at the end of last season as to whether it was better to be a winning team, or to let everyone get a good game.

“I firmly believe that the two are not mutually exclusive, and we do not need to abandon our roots as a predominantly ‘social’ team in order to win games. Drinking after matches would be encouraged – and of course the beer tastes better after a convincing win.

“We have an excellent opportunity this season with our joining of the LPL, and it should be exciting. Whether you elect me or James I’m sure it will be an enjoyable one, and I’m thoroughly looking forward to the challenge.”

Left-hander James said: “Like England, I intend to hire an extensive back room staff so that when we collapse all out for 72 we’ll know exactly what went wrong.

“I’m able to see that although Eoin Morgan is a talented striker of the ball, he lacks a solid defensive technique and this may prevent him becoming a world class test batsman.

“This in-depth knowledge of cricket surely qualifies me to captain Kings Road.

“A vote for me shows that a left handed, number 11 from Hammersmith can make it in this world. It will give hope to bowlers of inconsonant accuracy everywhere. Yes we can.”

James added: “I want to enjoy my cricket, win as many matches as possible and have a pint afterwards.”

Members can vote by e-mailing current skip Giles Fagan. The ballot is secret and only the final result will be revealed.

The Road’s new captain will be named at the club AGM kicking off at 11.30am on February 18 at The Westbridge Draught House in Battersea Bridge Road, Battersea.