kaz7
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Delph was captain at villa but i hope it's joe
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Delph was captain at villa but i hope it's joe
Joe's got the passion and competitiveness for it I just feel it's better to have an outfield player hold the captaincy.
Only people in England or who watch English football attach so much importance to the captain's role. Elsewhere it's more of a senior player thing.
I've never saw the point of it really and think mainly it's for people whose best advice is "run around more" and "shout at him".
I've never saw the point of it really and think mainly it's for people whose best advice is "run around more" and "shout at him".
Joe's got the passion and competitiveness for it I just feel it's better to have an outfield player hold the captaincy.
Why? this is a completely imagined problem that only exists in people's heads. Some of the most successful captains in the world are goalkeepers. I never see Buffon struggling, or Lloris.
BlueS
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When Vinny is captaining, the role means alot, and i don't think this question would be raised.
Everyone's is just having a go in the meantime, keeping the band warm for him while he's out.
Everyone's is just having a go in the meantime, keeping the band warm for him while he's out.
Why? this is a completely imagined problem that only exists in people's heads. Some of the most successful captains in the world are goalkeepers. I never see Buffon struggling, or Lloris.
It's not that it would affect his success I just think when talking with the ref, calming teammates down, taking orders from the manager, etc. it's easier for an outfield player to be the captian. As I said, I think Joe would make a brilliant and deserving captain, I just think it is better to have someone other than a goalkeeper hold the captaincy.
cleavers
Moderator
It does have a point these days though, as its the go to person for the officials if they need to deal with anything, and the captain is the only one supposed to be allowed to speak the referee about any decisions, so everyone needs one, whether or not its relevant as a team thing.
As far as the team go, as someone said above we should have 11 captains on the pitch during a game.
As far as the team go, as someone said above we should have 11 captains on the pitch during a game.
baildon blue
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I prefer a defender or a midfield player being the captain .Joe's got the passion and competitiveness for it I just feel it's better to have an outfield player hold the captaincy.
Kompany a definite captain
Zabaleta a definite captain
Fernandinho a definite captain .
Kolarov a definite captain .
Wretched Vengeance
Well-Known Member
I've played basketball to a reasonable level here and America. I have been vice captain and captain.
I've played football and rugby and not been adorned an arm band, yet I still feel the need and do take charge and do so every time I compete. I have played every sport above with lads far better than I yet not all of them can communicate, lead, cajole, inspire or deliver instructions when it matters.
Quite often some of them out rank me in a military sense, yet take a back seat in sport.
I think it does matter, but even if Kompany is on the pitch we can still have others that can lead.
Those for me are, Komps, Zaba, Hart - but after that I feel we are struggling for natural leaders.
Fernandinho and Delph would be possibilities. Probably Otamendi but not sure of his command of the English language.
I've played football and rugby and not been adorned an arm band, yet I still feel the need and do take charge and do so every time I compete. I have played every sport above with lads far better than I yet not all of them can communicate, lead, cajole, inspire or deliver instructions when it matters.
Quite often some of them out rank me in a military sense, yet take a back seat in sport.
I think it does matter, but even if Kompany is on the pitch we can still have others that can lead.
Those for me are, Komps, Zaba, Hart - but after that I feel we are struggling for natural leaders.
Fernandinho and Delph would be possibilities. Probably Otamendi but not sure of his command of the English language.
A captain should be able to command the respect of other players, for me Kompany is the epitome of everything you want in a captain. It's not about being the best player, it's about the dedication to the team and leading by example. Zabaleta would be my choice, simply because he's worked so hard to improve himself as a player and by doing that the other players have complete respect for him. Silva, doesn't matter how hard he's kicked, how many times he's roughed up, he gets up brushes himself down and fights back and is just as brave on the ball two seconds later. Hart, another who has had tough times but fought back and earned his place back in the team and the respect of his teammates.