Instead of Milan Micenec, the captain, Csaba Horvath came to the pre-season press conference inside the stadium. Three rounds from the season start ultimately became the one with band on the arm. Csaba Horvath, Micenec’s partner from AS Trencin’s defence, was appointed The New Captain. No sensation in it. “It’s nothing personal”, explained couch Rob McDonald and carried on: “I am a very emotional coach and I need my thoughts to be absorbed by the team pretty quickly. Csaba speaks fluently and communication with him is much easier. Milan continues to be my co-captain.”

“I was shocked, I did not expect this to come”, said sincerely new leader of the team. Not much will change according to Csaba Horvath: “It is not so important who is wearing the band, but certain commitments come with it for sure. Mico was a good captain. Couch McDonald announced these news as his decision and we have accepted it. We’ve changed our roles a bit, since I was the co-captain so far. I hope our cooperation will work as well as until now. In the team not much will change, since everybody’s word counts. Milan is seven years older and I have much respect for him.”

Young team of AS Trencin does not have many experienced players, but 25 year old Horvath belongs among the most experienced. “Older ones should hold the reins, just like everywhere”, says tall defender. Couch McDonald adds: “We don’t have many expressive players, but Csaba, together with Milan are one of the most dominant. Hodal was also an option, but I prefer middle defender to be a captain. He knows what’s going on and has the whole team in sight.”