3rd Captain?

[Siawash 0]

John Terry is one of the greatest captains in Chelsea's history, and Lampard, albeit 2 years older, is the vice-captain. These two players are the last remnants of the pre-Abramovich era, but are central to the team in everything they do. So I was thinking, since they are the only 2 players left before Roman took over, who could be the 3rd captain if Lamps and John weren't available.

I have 3 players on my mind:

Drogba -- give him the armband and he will think hes considered highly by the management

Joe Cole -- one of the veterans of the team, even though hes only 27, can make things happen

Cech -- also another veteran, he's very vocal when it comes to his defense.

Who do you think could be our third captain if Lamps and John aren't available?

Edited July 26, 2009 by BlueLion

[Badboy 1,526]

One man micheal essien he lead's by bone crushing tackle example.

Edited July 25, 2009 by Badboy

[Aesthetic Relic 301]

I'm sure Drogba has had the armband in previous games. With him being captain of the Ivory Coast national team also he'd be my choice.

[.sum41 229]

It must be Joe Cole,he is a real leader.Or Petr Cech.And I think Drogba is not deserves it imo.

[Cameron 30]

Pretty irrelevent as both get through a number of games a season. It'll be a very rare occasion that Terry and Lampard both don't play.

[Siawash 0]

Yeah I know, just want to get people's opinion on the other players that could lead this team.

[Shane 2,275]

Michael Essien without a doubt.

[CFC58 22]

If Carvalho didnt say he wanted to leave i would say him. Probably Essien or Ballack then

[thejolta 1]

I think the order of captainship should be 1. John Terry 2. Frank Lampard and 3. Michael Essien/Petr Cech.

To be honest I think Essien's gotta be the captain of the future. Perfect attitude and amazing work ethic.

[.sum41 229]

To be honest I think Essien's gotta be the captain of the future. Perfect attitude and amazing work ethic.

I think,first captain must be only England footballer.

[thejolta 1]

How silly. The captain always has to be the player who's the best possible captain whether raised in London or halfway around the world in Guam.

[warnie_666 1,081]

Drogba.....He is a leader and a very passionate man.

[Matterz 67]

What about Ashley Cole?

[Milan 17,993]

I would give it to Ballack probably. Or Essien.

[Zohaib 0]

Usually the goal keeper takes the arm band... Makes sense, he's probably the loudest guy on the pitch.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Under Grant, Makelele was the third captain and Ballack took the armband when all of Terry, Lampard and Makelele were out of the team. As he's the German national captain, it would only make sense for him to be the third captain. Ashley Cole wore it in the FA Cup in 07/08 against QPR, but Drogba came on and he handed the armband over. Obviously Ancelotti might have different ideas, but Ballack is the best man for the job after Terry and Lampard imo.

[HRiver 1,512]

Either Ballack or Essien for me.

[Gianfranco_Z 202]

I don't think Essien is vocal enough to be a captain... then again nor is Frank tbh... Ballack or Drogba.. maybe even Ashley Cole would get my vote as 3rd captain.

[Blue FC 3]

I'd say Essien/Cech/Joe Cole should get the armband, most deserving - I don't know if I could trust Drogba not to be stupid again.

[Rambo 1,729]

I don't think Essien is vocal enough to be a captain... then again nor is Frank tbh... Ballack or Drogba.. maybe even Ashley Cole would get my vote as 3rd captain.

Agreed