Next Captain

mattcity5 said:
Dias is a leader regardless.

You and everyone else is right about that and also that maybe he would be the 'best' captain.

But, under Pep it's always been one of the elder members of the squad.

Personally I think that if that was to change now, and sidestep Kev, he'd be really fucked off about it. I'm pretty sure he'll feel 'next in line' under the criteria previously used.

Dias does exude authority, but he could continue to do so without the armband and without us pissing off one of our best ever players by ignoring him for the role.
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Good point - I had not really thought about it in that way.
 
I think it's almost guaranteed to be Kevin. He's the elder statesman of this squad now.

The more interesting question is, if Walker is off as well, who will make up the 5 man leadership/captains group?

KDB, Dias, Rodri will continue on. At least 1, and maybe 2 spots are up for grabs.

I'd say Stones, Ake, Grealish and Haaland are all candidates. If, and it's a big if, Rice were to come in, he'd certainly be in the conversation too.
 
Not really too bothered as I think we seemingly have a few leaders on the pitch anyway: KDB, Dias, Rodri, Walker and Haaland. Of course, Gundo too but he may be moving on.

RE Dias, not being captain has hardly prevented him for giving team talks, managing the defence and being a leader on the pitch, in general. Not sure if he will be any different if he was made captain.

I don't think it is a big issue but If I had to pick, it would be between him and Rodri.
 
1. KDB
2. Rodders
3. Diaz

Diaz doesn't need the armband to lead this team, he is a natural (as is Rhodri). KDB deserves the honor tho, he has more than earnt it!
 
We are discussing the wrong thing here. Since Pep joined, the captain of the team has always been voted by the team, not by Pep, not by our executives and other managers, and definitely, not by fans who know almost nothing about what happened in the dressing room.
 
KDB, Ruben, Rodri - most likely to be in that order I think, although like many here I'd probably personally pick Ruben.

Kyle is always in the captain's group but low down, at 4 or 5, and I think it's likely that will continue.

I'm intrigued as to if they'll vote in a new addition to keep it as a group of 5, and if so who. The leaders they select amongst themselves is an interesting insight into behind the scenes dynamics.
 
khoitnm said:
We are discussing the wrong thing here. Since Pep joined, the captain of the team has always been voted by the team, not by Pep, not by our executives and other managers, and definitely, not by fans who know almost nothing about what happened in the dressing room.
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This, why we have this thread?

This thread is more like what the fans want rather what the player fans to be the captain.
 
khoitnm said:
We are discussing the wrong thing here. Since Pep joined, the captain of the team has always been voted by the team, not by Pep, not by our executives and other managers, and definitely, not by fans who know almost nothing about what happened in the dressing room.
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Then there is no point in having a forum to discuss what fans want.. all decided elsewhere..just think what you are saying.. meaningless post.
 
Berts Neck said:
Then there is no point in having a forum to discuss what fans want.. all decided elsewhere..just think what you are saying.. meaningless post.
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You don't see any other useful things to discuss doesn't mean there are no such things ;)
 
I think we should respect seniority and hierarchy by giving it to KDB. Dias, Walker, Rodri backups.
 
Went for Dias, he just oozes pure leadership in every interview
Kev an obvious candidate too, I also vaguely recall watching or reading someone say that the players regard Aké as a potential captain…
 
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