Captain Ledley set to be Ordinary Joe and Hudson makes his Mark

"I'm in charge" (well, maybe not anymore!)

The club have given the strongest hint possible that Joe Ledley with his future still undecided and in the balance will lose the Captaincy of the club with new signing Mark Hudson set to be handed the armband.

Ledley, although not the greatest communicator, led by example last season and had a successful time as skipper. As well as leading the club in the second half of last season, Joe also Captained Wales in summer friendlies and World Cup qualifiers underling his influence and stature.

However as he has not signed a new contract and is therefore certain to leave either in the August or January transfer windows, Dave Jones can hardly entrust him to contine leading the side.

This weekend's friendly vs Valencia of Spain is expected to be a final dress rehearsal before the Championship start against Scunthorpe next week and Hudson, skipper for Charlton last term and at Crystal Palace before that, is widely tipped to assume duties.