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[quote author=Binny link=topic=48559.msg1477249#msg1477249 date=1328411748]
Holloway:

There is only one man who should lead England into the European Championship and it isn't Steve Gerrard. It is the bloke who isn't allowed to play in the first two games. Think that sounds daft? I don't. If England are to make a fresh start, and to have a chance of being successful, they need to make Wayne Rooney skipper.

Remember when Peter Taylor took over as caretaker boss for one match and made David Beckham captain? All the pundits were stunned, not least because the lad had been public enemy number one for getting sent off at the 1998 World Cup.

But it was an inspired choice, the making of Beckham as a footballer and as a man. Look at the service he has given to the country since.

It can be the same with Rooney. There are a lot of young lads in the national squad now and they have grown up watching Rooney. They saw him burst on to the scene and, most importantly of all, they know he is the best player in the country, so that gives him immediate respect.

Giving Rooney that extra bit of responsibility could be the last piece in the jigsaw. He is almost the complete player now, but this could transform him into the real deal.

He is also one of the few players who is a guaranteed pick every single game.

I've heard a few people suggest Joe Hart, for the reason that he'll always play. That's a definite no for me, not because of Hart's ability – he is one of the very best in the world – but you should never have a goalkeeper as captain.

I hated it when Peter Shilton was wearing the armband. How can your goalie properly encourage the team or get a point across to the centre forward? He'd have to give a message to the centre-backs, then it would be passed up the pitch like Chinese whispers. It could take ages.

Capello will probably go for Gerrard. He's the most obvious choice, and he is a great player. But is that not going backward a bit?

It is a pity Gary Cahill isn't an established international because from what I've seen he has all the qualities to be a leader and I think he will captain his country one day.

But for the time being, why don't we think outside the box for a change and kickstart a new era, which is what English football needs. Have Rooney as captain and name a vice-skipper who can stand in for the opening two games.

As for John Terry, the FA did exactly the right thing. It would have been a shadow hanging over the entire squad, the entire country in fact, from now until 9 July. Capello was in an awful position and the decision had to be taken out of his hands. The FA, for once, got it spot on.

But this isn't a jump on John Terry moment. We have to remember the lad is innocent until proven guilty – which is why I think it is right he is allowed to continue playing for his country – and none of us should judge him until the court case has taken place.

The whole sad episode has made me wish Paul Scholes was a bit younger and still pulling on an England shirt. Talk about an ideal candidate to be skipper. Not only is he one of the best midfielders this country has ever produced, his behaviour off the pitch is almost faultless too. He is probably the best captain we never had.

Let us hope that whoever Capello appoints realises his responsibilities and acts like England captain. For all the perks, being a footballer and getting chased around by the media 24 hours a day can be hard work. But behaving yourself on and off the pitch isn't too much to ask.
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I remember making a thread saying that he should be future captain about 5 years ago (might even have been on koptalk) and was laughed at on here. I still think in a couple of years time he should be in with a shout, not now though, he needs to start playing like he used to, before that can happen.
 
[quote author=Herr Onceared link=topic=48559.msg1476805#msg1476805 date=1328311334]
It should be Joe Hart.
He's the only England player who isnt a fucking cunt.
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aside from Stevie G that is?
 
Rooney will most likely do some dumb shit in future so it wi be taken off him. Keep it safe and let hart call the toss and wear and armband
 
Capello reportedly saying Terry is still his capt and he disagrees with the fa.

Bunch of amateur unprofessional idiots, literally everything any of this guys is stupid and not well communicated or thought through.
 
Gerrard should captain England in the Euros. Hopefully he'll retire from international football after that, and Joe Hart can step up.
 
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saw this on facebook, amusing...
 
[quote author=Atlas link=topic=48559.msg1477820#msg1477820 date=1328477701]
Capello reportedly saying Terry is still his capt and he disagrees with the fa.

Bunch of amateur unprofessional idiots, literally everything any of this guys is stupid and not well communicated or thought through.
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Fuck me, this is just ridiculous. The FA makes more money than most businesses in the UK but aren't even run as well as an amateur sports club.
 
[quote author=red_maradona link=topic=48559.msg1477838#msg1477838 date=1328478576]
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saw this on facebook, amusing...
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Absolutely marvelous stuff.
 
[quote author=Atlas link=topic=48559.msg1477820#msg1477820 date=1328477701]
Capello reportedly saying Terry is still his capt and he disagrees with the fa.
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His way of shifting blame and finding a scapegoat for what has effectively been a disastrous campaign as England manager.
 
[quote author=Hansern link=topic=48559.msg1477836#msg1477836 date=1328478458]
Gerrard should captain England in the Euros. Hopefully he'll retire from international football after that, and Joe Hart can step up.
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I prefer if he didn't go to the euros at all and took some time off to prepare for the new season.
 
I see the usual suspects Piara Power and Lord whatshisname are not condemming Cappello for backing a racist, weird huh?
 
Powar being a fully paid up Chav supporter, you can expect the silence from that quarter to remain deafening.

Ouseley's a pompous ass who probably hasn't even noticed this going on. Otherwise I'd have expected him to have a pop at Capello, what with Rio playing for his club.
 
[quote author=Insignificance link=topic=48559.msg1478003#msg1478003 date=1328518181]
6 mill pound a year for what he has delivered? Hmmm best sports deal in the history?
[/quote]Wayne Bridge would run him close. Boys earned be-jillions doinfuck all for years.
 
The more I think about it, the more amazing it is. If Terry had ANYTHING about him surely for the good of the team he'd just release some statement agreeing with the decision to relinquish the captaincy whilst it's ongoing?

But no.
 
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[quote author=SaintGeorge67 link=topic=48559.msg1#msg1 date=1328556060]
The more I think about it, the more amazing it is. If Terry had ANYTHING about him surely for the good of the team he'd just release some statement agreeing with the decision to relinquish the captaincy whilst it's ongoing?

But no.
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No way dude. EBJT would now bow to the pressure
 
[quote author=SaintGeorge67 link=topic=48559.msg1478262#msg1478262 date=1328556060]
The more I think about it, the more amazing it is. If Terry had ANYTHING about him surely for the good of the team he'd just release some statement agreeing with the decision to relinquish the captaincy whilst it's ongoing?

But no.
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because being england captain means everything to him. he's a racist but he's a patriotic racist
 
That's the charitable view. I suspect Terry only gives a rat's about the England team to the extent that he can use it to big himself up.
 
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