{"id":9421,"date":"2026-06-06T18:37:24","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T18:37:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/?p=9421"},"modified":"2026-06-06T18:37:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T18:37:24","slug":"touch-down-mainly-sea-and-the-entire-epl-world-was-shocked-as-head-coach-kieran-foran-appoints-and-announced-midfielder-luke-brooks-as-new-team-captain-who-will-take-over-from-see-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/06\/06\/touch-down-mainly-sea-and-the-entire-epl-world-was-shocked-as-head-coach-kieran-foran-appoints-and-announced-midfielder-luke-brooks-as-new-team-captain-who-will-take-over-from-see-more\/","title":{"rendered":"TOUCH DOWN: Mainly sea and the entire EPL world was shocked as head Coach Kieran Foran appoints and announced midfielder  Luke Brooks as new team captain who will take over from\u2026.see more:"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"a053919098f6cd216e6b44e16ee806cb\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: left; margin: 10px 10px 10px 0;\">\n<div  id='HB_Footer_Close_hbagency_space_107379'>\r\n <div id='HB_CLOSE_hbagency_space_107379'><\/div>\r\n <div id='HB_OUTER_hbagency_space_107379'>\r\n<div id='hbagency_space_107379'><\/div>\r\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-9422\" src=\"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b761905b49054d956bacfa92019942c7d0b54f295eda5b553f093c2a749e34bc-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b761905b49054d956bacfa92019942c7d0b54f295eda5b553f093c2a749e34bc-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/b761905b49054d956bacfa92019942c7d0b54f295eda5b553f093c2a749e34bc.jpeg 582w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>In a stunning announcement that has sent shockwaves throughout the rugby league community, Manly Sea Eagles head coach Kieran Foran has officially named star playmaker Luke Brooks as the club&#8217;s new captain ahead of the upcoming season.<\/p>\n<p>The decision, revealed during a special press conference attended by players, club officials, and media representatives, marks the beginning of a new leadership era for the Sea Eagles. Brooks will take over the captaincy from the club&#8217;s previous leader, with Foran praising the midfielder&#8217;s dedication, professionalism, and influence within the dressing room.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Luke has consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities both on and off the field,&#8221; Foran said. &#8220;His commitment to the club, his teammates, and our supporters makes him the perfect choice to lead this team into the future.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The announcement surprised many fans and analysts, with speculation surrounding several senior players who were also considered candidates for the prestigious role. 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