Next Captain

[Rammyblues]

If Tevez was beginning to feel he might be stuck on the bench again as he was at the rags, by making him captain almost guarantees to him he will be involved in every top game that we play without fear of being dropped, for Carlos that is probably important and will put a smile on his face. Any rumours about him going anywhere whilst captain just evapourated IMO, a masterstroke by Mancini.

 

[Anonymous]

Toure wasn't a great captain. Kompany's a little young and isn't guaranteed to start every week. Beyond that for me Tevez is the obvious choice. I would've said possibly Yaya but it's never good to bring in a new player and instantly make them captain.

Agreed mate. Another possibility though, Nige? Or you reckon he should stick to maiming?

Nigel's definitely an option, but in truth, Carlos would have been my number 1 choice. He's the kind of character that can galvanize a squad. He captained Corinthians to a league title and was named player of the year that year. That was when he was 21....definitely the right guy.

 

[Warwickhunt]

could be a good choice making tevez captain, but as for mancini being the best young manager in the game, i disagree on that one, mourinho has to be, only 1 years difference between them in age, won titles and cups in every league, champions league 3 times with three different clubs, one of which was a club where mancini failed to do it.

 

[Lordeffingham]

Mancini is a better manager than Mourinho in my opinion, or has the ability to become a better manager at least.
Not doubting Mourinhos ability as such, though most of his success has been with already established teams needing little more than a couple of tweaks, and he has some major personality flaws, and chips on both shoulders.
Roberto has a history of making the little guys and sleeping giants great, he is very confident like Mourinho and yet is not abrasive whilst still being capable of rubbing peoples noses in it.
Has gained unbelievable experience of working with and under brilliant coaches and was a player himself that made Mark Hughes playing career look like a bit of a failure (which it wasn't) but in all honesty is a truly great pro in every way possible.
Watch these videos if you want proof of just how amazing this guy is:

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[Ntini77]

I like Kolo's attitude.

Seems to genuinely care about the club.

 

[loveCity5love]

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[mcfc1632]

Captain has to be a guaranteed starter - there are only a couple of choices therefore:-

Kolarov - just joined - no English - not had chance to show any such leadership qualities

Ya Ya - commanding figure, seems to be a leader - good English - my choice, but would he have liked to replace his brother

Tevez - cult hero, no end of passion - poor English - but hopefully improving that this year - I understand Mancini's decision - also might just tie him in to us even more

 

[scorer]

FFS Bob, give in up on Bobby - time to move on and give him a full shot and total backing now - he's a perfect fit for us without a doubt, great call on Big Joe and another with King Carlos, I'm very impressed with our Italiano

I would have kept bellers and made him captian

And we'd be in the Europa League again next year (with luck).

Admit it Bill the squad has in a month gone up a couple of notches!!

 

[kiiiki]

Can anyone shed any light on the comment about Vinnie not having the respect of the whole squad?

Kompany is a bit of nerd

 

[Compstall35]

It as to be tokeep him happy, motivate him etc. Certainly not my first choice as captain.
Mine would have been a defender first so they can see what is going on in front of them.