http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/feb/05/the-fiver-premier-league-football
Somewhat tongue-in-cheek
England's Brave John Terry has been dropped as captain of England after a 12-minute meeting at Wembley with Fabio Capello today.
"After much thought, I have made the decision that it will be best for me to take the captaincy away from [EBJT]," Capello said in a statement released by the FA this afternoon.
"As a captain with the team, [EBJT] has displayed extremely positive behaviour. However, I have to take into account other considerations and what is best for all of the England squad. What is best for all of the England team has inspired my choice. [EBJT] was notified first."
It appears that Rio Ferdinand may be Capello's choice to replace Terry, with the Italian adding: "When I chose [EBJT] as captain, I also selected a vice-captain and also named a third choice. There is no reason to change this decision.
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank the FA, particularly Lord David Triesman and Ian Watmore, for allowing me to make this decision in my own time and in the best interest of the team."
The defender met the England manager at Wembley Stadium this afternoon to discuss his role with the national side following the allegations that have surfaced regarding his private life and, specifically, a supposed relationship with the ex-girlfriend of Terry's former Chelsea team-mate Wayne Bridge.
Somewhat tongue-in-cheek
England's Brave John Terry has been dropped as captain of England after a 12-minute meeting at Wembley with Fabio Capello today.
"After much thought, I have made the decision that it will be best for me to take the captaincy away from [EBJT]," Capello said in a statement released by the FA this afternoon.
"As a captain with the team, [EBJT] has displayed extremely positive behaviour. However, I have to take into account other considerations and what is best for all of the England squad. What is best for all of the England team has inspired my choice. [EBJT] was notified first."
It appears that Rio Ferdinand may be Capello's choice to replace Terry, with the Italian adding: "When I chose [EBJT] as captain, I also selected a vice-captain and also named a third choice. There is no reason to change this decision.
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank the FA, particularly Lord David Triesman and Ian Watmore, for allowing me to make this decision in my own time and in the best interest of the team."
The defender met the England manager at Wembley Stadium this afternoon to discuss his role with the national side following the allegations that have surfaced regarding his private life and, specifically, a supposed relationship with the ex-girlfriend of Terry's former Chelsea team-mate Wayne Bridge.