01 Jun 2015 11:21:38
Hi guys, since JT isn't getting any younger I think we probably need to start thinking about who could/should be our next captain.
Who do you guys think it should be?
I think the candidates are:
Ivanovic- natural leader and an absolute tank, although not the youngest himself and will probably need replacing within 2/3 years
Fabregas- captained Arsenal before and obviously got good leadership qualities, decent age and he let's his football do the talking. Does shy away from games sometimes though
Hazard- far and away our most important player, gets along with all the players and looks like a genuinely nice guy. Not too sure whether he'd make a good captain or not.
Costa- one of the most passionate footballers I've ever seen. Always gives 110% and clearly a top, top striker. If he could learn to control his aggression better (not play less aggressively, just stop the unneccessary stamps/elbows) he would be my first choice.
Thoughts?
01 Jun 2015 12:23:50
I would go for Cesc to be honest. Next season will be an important one for JT, if he can play half as well as this season he will get offered another year on his contract. Jose loves having a senior pro to keep the younger guys in order. So we might not even need to worry about it for another couple of seasons yet.
01 Jun 2015 12:43:47
To be honest at the end of the last 3 seasons I've predicted that the next will be JT's last, so heres to hoping I'm wrong again!
01 Jun 2015 12:44:56
I would give it hazard,also make him top earner. Just a matter of time before real and barca come sniffing around.
01 Jun 2015 12:50:10
For me, Hazard doesn't appear to be captain material (IMO). For a long-term choice I'd go for Azpilicueta. model professional, consistency on the pitch, leads by example and loved by the fans.
01 Jun 2015 14:20:31
I'd be surprised if it wasn't cesc. A bunch of the guys listed either speak limited English or are the types of players that captains need to intervene with.
01 Jun 2015 14:24:03
I agree with you on Azpilicueta actually, can't believe I didn't mention him! Very good shout Steve B
01 Jun 2015 17:14:58
Hazard doesn't seem like a player to captain his side. Costa doesn't even speak English so he wouldn't be the best choice haha :-P
Azpi is a good choice for me.
01 Jun 2015 17:56:33
I would definitely choose Fabregas, and I think Jose will too. Iva and Costa are too hot-headed and Costa wouldn't have enough English anyway. Hazard doesn't strike me as captain material at all. I don't think azpi is a a leader on the pitch really, although he has a great attitude.
Fabregas is the most natural leader in the side other than JT and has a few years captaincy experience. He seems to be growing a strong connection with the club and the fans aswell.