Even if RVP stays this season he has to be removed as captain due to his conduct, the . So who does everyone think should be the new Captain?
Thomas Vermaelen - He has said that he will stay at arsenal forever. Something that would be brilliant as the previous captains have displayed their lack of loyalty. He is also our most vocal defender but has not been in great form in the last season.
Mikel Arteta - Strong character and hard working, also in CM can communicate better than anywhere else. However not the most vocal player.
Tomas Rosicky - Experienced and long serving, would be a good choice but may not be a regular starter.
Jack Wilshere - Loves the club and is very commited, however very young and inexperienced.
Laurent Koscielny - Probably our best player after RVP, but i think he prefers to go about his job quietly.
Wojciech Szczesny - Despite being young he has quality and is very vocal. He may not be the best role model due to his recklessness.
I would probably go with TV, but what does everyone else think?
New Captain.
posted on 5/7/12
Sagna is an interesting idea
Whoever it is it has to be someone who is 10,000% committed to giving his life for Arsenal
posted on 5/7/12
I expect it will be Vermaelen with Sagna up to VC, but Arteta and Rosicky are experienced and solid choices too. Wilshere is too young and will really need a season to get back to form.
posted on 5/7/12
Vermaelen would be the obvious answer. Vice Captain, a shouter, a real bulldog of a player and one who I think will take the captaincy role by the scruff of the neck. Closest thing to an old-style captain you can get.
posted on 5/7/12
I think Szczesny would be a better captain than Jack
posted on 5/7/12
I never really see sagna communicating at all, that's why i didn't include him. Also I missed Song out because he is also quiet as well as being awful sometimes
posted on 5/7/12
Arteta would be good, unlikely for him to be leaving in the next few years apart from his contract running out. I don't want TV yet.
posted on 5/7/12
Yeah Sagna isn't as influential as Vermaelen, but he's so consistent and dedicated I think he's worth the VC role.
posted on 5/7/12
Has to be TV at the moment. Puts his all into everything. Wilshere future captain
posted on 5/7/12
Give it to Squillaci or denilson since they always seem to target our captains
posted on 5/7/12
As captain I think the player has to be a sure starter at least. so I will count Rosicky out. Also you want the captain can play and will play for you for a long period of time, not just one season or two. He should be signed for a relatively long contract and young enough. So, I will count Arteta out.
If we take a look at the previous captains:
a/ always a star player
b/ mostly an attacking player
From the existing roster, there are 3 players that I can think of:
1/ Verminator- star defender, young enough, committed to a long contract
2/ Jack - potential star player, young enough
3/ Podolski (surprise) - ex-Koln captain, 101 caps for Germany already and yet just only 27 years old and have a 4 year contract.
Sagna... very good player... but I think he lacks the charisma to take this job.