Immaculate Pasta said:
The fact that he had an affair with one of his teamates is the reason his captaincy is under threat, not the fact that he simply had an affair. Something alot of people can't seem to grasp.
Alan Mullery said on SSN the other day, why should he resign as captain, other past england captains and players haven't been whiter than white. Yes Alan you are right, but can't you see it's different as it involved another teammate, not just some random joe public, and not only another teammate but a well liked teammate.
I'd strip him of the captaincy but still take him to the World Cup. Give it Gerrard.
Problem with that is that most papers are claiming Bridgey and his missus had split when JT was doing the dirty on her, whilst some claimed he was still with her. We don't know for sure.
I'd also say that Gerrard, who has been arrested for assault and allegedly ran over a child is a worse role model than Terry. Ten year old kids aren't going to be influenced by adultery or consenting sex but may be influenced by violence. Mullery has a point. All the potential captains have a controversial past in terms of their private life, which leaves us with players like Emile Heskey, James Milner and Wes Brown who don't really have merit on the field.
I say leave it up to Capello, let him see how it affects the team and see how remorseful Terry is. If all goes to plan give it back to Terry. If not, give it to Rooney, Barry or Lampard, who are not whiter than white or the ultimate captain, but do a lot behind the scenes with charities. Lampard in particular is very articulate and would be an excellent role model.