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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu
I cannot believe that Capello is seriously thinking about having John Terry back as captain, is an insult.
What he did to be stripped of the captaincy in the first place should have been made permanent, he is a disgrace to the game for what he did to Bridge, and shouldn't be captain again.
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I partially agree. What he did with Bridge was a moral problem but it was a team mate (who has since quit England) and by all means if it undermines his authority in the squad losing the captaincy is the right decision. But, Bridge has quit England and rightly or wrongly, the issue with him is no longer an issue and Capello is best judged, along with his staff, to decide what respect the squad have for Terry. Morality shouldn't matter there - I don't agree at all with what he did, it appals me but your personal beliefs don't come into it.
And if you're simply going to make an example of Terry for his off-field antics, and use it as a reason not to make him captain, then who can you turn to who is squeaky-clean? Let's not forget Ferdinand with the drug test (he did!) and I know he got off (insufficient evidence) but Gerrard was charged with assault or whatever in a nightclub. You could make extra-marital arguments equally against Rooney and Lampard, discounting them I don't see who you can give it to.
For me the role of captain is about respect of the squad and leadership on the pitch - if a player has that, he is the obvious choice.
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Originally Posted by yesman
United win again "just". It has been the story of this season, getting results, but not playing as we know they can, I can't see United winning anything this season, their luck has to run out at some point.
Anyway, the next game in the Champions League is coming, bring on the Arsenal I say................. Oh !! wait a minute.............  |
It's the sign of a good side, because if you aren't playing well you need to take your chances to win, if you are, you have more chance of scoring.