LeafyVilla Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Just wondering who people think will be the captain next season, will it be someone from the existing players or a new signing solely brought in to captain this great club. To be honest I can't think of anyone that we've got that is decent captain material, I'm against goalkeepers or forwards being the captain so out of our defenders/midfielders I'm really struggling to identify a new leader... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 dunne is the only one id give it to, but there's no guarantee he'll even be at the club come the start of the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeafyVilla Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Dunne was the only one I thought off as well but refrained from saying it due to like you say he may not even be here, would it be a problem for the existing players for a complete newcomer to be installed as captain ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8pints Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I wonder if Darren Bent would be thought of? There's a difference between being a clubs' star player or their captain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 This thread needs the traditional treatment... Now that's out of the way, may I say that KEA seems like captain material to me. Obviously not in his first season, but one day maybe if he sticks around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeafyVilla Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 8pints, do you not think a striker is too far forward to be shouting orders etc... or is it just me that thinks defence or midfield is the ideal position to be captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Given could be a candidate although I'm not a fan of keepers as captains myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Don't see why a striker can't be captain.. Just don't think darren bent needs that extra responsibility, I would rather he just concentrated on banging in the goals tbh.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8pints Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Me personally, no, I don't think a striker should be captain, he should, like AVFCforever1991 stated shouldn't have the extra responcibilty and concentrate on scoring goals. Unless they're a rooney type of forward who covers vast areas across the pitch, which Bent obviously isn't I just wonder with Bent being arguably are 'biggest player' in the sense of reputation, what giving him the captaincy would do? Would giving him the responcibility tie a man with the reputation of having loyalties to himself and extra incentive to stay at a club? It'd be interesting if he was captain because his tactics would wholly consist of how everyone could pass him the ball to tap in Which may not be a badthing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leevilla Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 If he is here,it'll be Dunne,no other obvious candidates unless we buy someone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I don't see any outstanding candidates in the current squad So I'm hoping we haven't signed him yet Highly unlikely I know but I'd like Phil Jagielka in as our marquee signing & captain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted July 9, 2012 Moderator Share Posted July 9, 2012 We need someone with special qualities, as follows being able to call "heads" or "tails" being able to wear an armband Who could have those skills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo69 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 It could be our new midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdabush Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 We need someone with special qualities, as follows being able to call "heads" or "tails" being able to wear an armband Who could have those skills Frankly I'm quite surprised Gabby managed all of that, must have had his concentration face on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quizme Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 The way PL has talked up Bent I reckon its gonna be him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I think PL will give it to the player who earns it in training...fresh slate and all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I think Dunne is a terrible candidate for captaincy, he is very quiet on the pitch. I'd hope he isn't here next season, but if he is I still wouldn't have him as captain. I am of the opinion that a captain should be either, cb or cm...from the current squad there is no stand out player...The only one's who could be captains would be Clarke or Gardner, having both been successful captains at youth and reserve levels...However, neither are guaranteed to start and may be a big ask for younger/less experienced first teamers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM3000 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I actually cant think of anyone who would be a decent captain. A lot different from down the years where we had a ton of people who could take the arm band and lead the team.. Mellberg, Laursen, Friedel, Petrov, Barry, Milner, Young, Carew could all do some sort of job. Out of this lot I actually think Bent is up there, for some reason I just dont want Dunne or Collins as captain. Bent or Given for me and maybe Chris Herd in a few years if he does well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I'm of the same opinion We need to sign a captain, a leader of men Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaonsea Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 probably be bent or collins this weekend. Would like to see clark get 45 with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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