DavidEU 2,023 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 JT Named England Permanent Captain There was only ever one choice wasn't there?! Congrats JT. There truely is, only one England captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gianfranco_Z 202 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 so happy. cant wait for the spurs game "Chelsea and england captain... number 26... JOHN TERRY!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry26 6 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 (edited) :D :D :D Broader appeal should give Rio Ferdinand nod over John Terry as England captain Born into a mixed-race family, Manchester United's ex-West Ham defender unites north and south, black and white in Fabio Capello's squad. Before Capello informs Ferdinand and John Terry who will be England captain today, the coach must take into account Ferdinand's broader appeal in a dressing room packed with disparate characters. Only now is Capello beginning to appreciate how seriously the English take the armband. In his native Italy, the honour is handed to the most-capped player starting. In the England dressing room, where confidence is brittle, where club affiliations lurk, the armband needs to belong to the individual most likely to fuse all factions together. Terry is a good leader, an old-school, sleeves-rolled warrior-type, and Capello has been impressed with the way the Chelsea captain has fought back from the heartache of that missed penalty in Moscow. Naturally vocal and combative, Terry does not need the armband to bring out his leadership qualities but the captaincy will make Ferdinand an even better player. It seems to accentuate his concentration levels. For sound footballing reasons, Ferdinand would be the more logical choice but as the players headed to their rooms at The Grove last night, following training for tomorrow's Wembley friendly with the Czech Republic, none of them knew Capello's intentions. Only his No 2, Franco Baldini, was privy to the coach's thoughts. Having upset Terry with the rather casual way he announced Ferdinand as temporary captain for last season's French friendly, revealing the decision in a team meeting, Capello is determined to do it more sensitively this lunch-time. He must ensure the loser is fully committed to the captain. England's coach must also be careful that if he names a vice-captain as well that he has forewarned Steven Gerrard, still the holder of that title. "A captain you need more in the bad times than in the good, someone who steps forward and takes responsibility,'' observed Joe Cole yesterday before expanding on Ferdinand and Terry, two players he knows well. "Both are very similar. They have the attributes of being well respected by the team, top internationals at the peak of their game, experienced, vocal in the dressing room, and both lead by example.'' Seasoned Ferdinand observers detected a new air of authority about the player around the England hotel yesterday. It might have been the legacy of last season's double. It might have been because Ferdinand was speaking at an FA/Government anti-knife crime initiative and the Londoner invariably impresses at such events. A passionate supporter of the Damilola Taylor Trust, the Peckham-born Ferdinand yesterday recalled the murder of Stephen Lawrence. "I went to the same school as Stephen and I'll never forget when the headmaster brought the school to a halt and said he had been killed,'' Ferdinand said. "There was a sombre and chilling atmosphere. "One day the guy was enjoying life and talking about his A-levels and the next day he was gone. He was in the wrong place at the wrong time. In the past maybe there wasn't a strong enough deterrent for carrying knives. If you go to prison now, it will be a step in the right direction.'' Even with a reputation for highly significant community work, Ferdinand's role model status is still questioned by some supporters. If Capello polled members of the FA's official englandfans club, he would find mixed views. Ferdinand appeared the most popular choice in the FA's online debate, though he attracted a few comments of "don't think he is a good role model for kids''. Kicking a female steward at Chelsea last season was mentioned. Terry was criticised for "being first on the scene in the ref's face when a decision goes the other way'' and being a "poor role model''. People have not forgotten Terry's arrogant decision to park in a handicapped bay outside a pizza restaurant last season. In a desire for role models, some England fans campaigned for Gareth Barry as captain. "He's not a 'superstar' like other players and we always play better when it's Gerrard and Barry together,'' argued one supporter. "At least we'll have a captain you can understand in the after-match interview.'' That is harsh on the increasingly eloquent Ferdinand, who hopes to give plenty of interviews today – as captain. anyone for a laugh ??? :lol: Edited August 19, 2008 by terry26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kez 2,727 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 (edited) Named captain again :D :D :D I'm sooo happy he's the only captain for England. Stevie G has lost the vice captaincy. In your face Rio Edited August 19, 2008 by Kez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry26 6 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 whos got the vice armband now ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kez 2,727 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Rio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry26 6 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 oh i assumed the "in your face" comment meant he didn't even get that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kez 2,727 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Haha I should say that to Rio & Gerrard and anyone else who thought they even had a chance. I can enjoy the match on wednesday now. Some arsehole on sky sports said JT would be a back up centre back if he was England manager, yeah and where would that get us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismada9 1,948 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Oh I am SO glad it's JT and not blabber mouth Rio! Capello obviously went for the most experience wearing an arm band, and Terry outplays Rio in every department with that. Fuck you Rio "i forgot" Ferdinand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kez 2,727 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 (edited) I think it's just rubbing it in the fact he's been given it twice. It's like JT is the captain then a new manager comes along. Who should be the new captain Gerrard Rio...? Ermm no sorry JT is the captain Edited August 19, 2008 by Kez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Cee 50 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 For sound footballing reasons, Ferdinand would be the more logical choice but as the players headed to their rooms at The Grove last night, following training for tomorrow's Wembley friendly with the Czech Republic, none of them knew Capello's intentions. Only his No 2, Franco Baldini, was privy to the coach's thoughts. Funny whoever wrote that wrote 'for sound footballing reasons' and then didn't give any good ones at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 common sense prevails...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry26 6 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Some arsehole on sky sports said JT would be a back up centre back if he was England manager, yeah and where would that get us? thats prob the reason he isn't england manager now isn't it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kez 2,727 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Probably a bitter Liverpool man utd or Arsenal fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I think ultimately it was JT's sign of commitment, pride and loyalty to the cause following the Champions League final, coupled with Rio's outburst at Stamford Bridge in April where he assaulted a female steward, that earned Terry the armband. In my head I can hear Scolari's words - "Very good choice!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSheva7 0 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 That's a relief, I was genuinely worried that he wouldn't be picked. Everyone was tipping Rio, but thank goodness Fabio knew JT was the right choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,535 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Good lol.JT even said he read the papers and didnt expect it so Rios face hahaha must have been a picture. And hahaha for Gerrard lol he aint anything Oh happy days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry26 6 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 And hahaha for Gerrard lol he aint anything well we all knew that already right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Well the appointment of JT as captain has (outside of CFC) divided opinion. The sad fact is that for the majority of people the prejudices that come with supporting a club carry over to the national team, which is why Lamps is disliked and why Terry is not everyones cup of tea! Still all that matters is that it was the correct choice, i shall be at Wembly tonight for JT's first official game as captain of England under Capello. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cool 388 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 (edited) I think that Terry really doesn't deserve it because England failed to qualify for EURO 2008 with him as captain. I really believe that Rio should have been given the chance (although he's a wanker) Edited August 20, 2008 by Joe Cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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