Craig 6700 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Gol's mention in another thread raises an interesting question. Who should replace Shearer as captain when the old man retires this summer? For me, there is only 3 players (possibly 4) in the current squad who I would contemplate and one of them stands out head and shoulders above the rest: Shay Given While I think he'd be a good choice for Captain, I've always been against the idea of a goalkeeper as the team captain as he can't offer much influence past his back four. On top of that, a goalkeeper should always 'captain' his back four anyway and leave the rest of the team to the actual captain. Michael Owen He may be vice-captain for England but for me he's simply not commanding enough to be considered the captain. I think any decision to install him as Shearer's successor would be a vain attempt to ensure that he stayed on at the club. It would be totally patronising IMO. Scott Parker The natural choice IMO, solid & commanding and the potential to be a true leader. He has youth on his side so could cement the role for years to come in a similar way to how Roy Keane did at Manchester United. Steven Taylor Perhaps sometime in the future but far too young and inexperienced at the moment IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBass 2715 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Totally agree with Chayton. Owen is the obvious choice in the vain hope it keeps him here another season but Parker, as his performances thus far have showed, is the best option. I personally don't think having strikers as captains is a good idea as they can't really see what's going on all over the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChocChip 0 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Parker without doubt. Has the potential to be Keane-like as far as ability goes, just hope he develops the same inspiring will-to-win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Given Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInspiration 1 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Would goalkeepers really make good captains? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespaws 0 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Parker is an obvious and solid choice. But has he been here long enough to inspire the rest of the squad? Only the dressing room would know. Neither of our (supposed) first-choice centre-backs should be considered and I dont think Taylor has the experience yet. In fact I wouldn't have even considered him had he not been listed. Parker's positional play is very good and that leaves him in a better position to view the game. Given is an understandable choice and I think if he was anything other than a goalkeeper I'd agree. Of course if he was something other than a goalkeeper he might not play for NUFC but that's besides the point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wor Al 0 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Parker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul 0 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Parker. 62057[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caz 0 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Shay Given Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut 189 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 The Boumsong of last season for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Parker. I doubt Owen will even be here next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 3508 Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Where is the Aaron Hughes option? Remember when he was being touted as the next captian? Seamus for me. Who cares if he is keeper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty 0 Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I miss Hughesie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron von Fat 0 Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I think it has a lot to do with things we can't know, like how they are in the dressing room at halftime, and on the training pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 0 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Craig Moore. He's captain of his country. The country that'll win the World Cup no less. You all know he's the best choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInspiration 1 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 You know, you are allowed to dislike somebody Australian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menace13 0 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Parker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill 0 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Parker, pretty much for the reasons already stated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Whoever it is, he will have to be a 'proper' captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInspiration 1 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Boumsong it is then. Anyone who can play whilst having an ill friend is "proper" enough to be captain. That said, I can understand his position he's in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill 0 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 It's a close vote then.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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