This is a thought they have had for quite some time now, but especially after yesterday.

He seems to marshall the defense well, can be a bit of a c*** and seems to be able to be a match - winner from time to time (2 goals already for us)

What do you think?

Premature.

The armband really isn't a big issue, we need many leaders all over the team. More players like Vermaelen would be awesome.

yes

Give him the armband right now!

It'll benefit us in two ways...

- we'll have a proper leader as our captain.

- When Nasri comes back, Cesc's place in the team will be under threat...which then may push Cesc to play brilliantly if he wants to be on the plane to S.A.

No, we'll of sold him within two years.

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Two years? Hell, I'm expecting Real Madrid to issue a statement saying how much they want him by December.

I think he'd make a good captain and given his age, we have to hope he's in for the long haul so I'd say he'll get the captaincy at some point but it's only an armband really, we've seen him organising and trying to inspire already, that's more useful than leading the team out and holding the trophies first (we MIGHT win one...).

What was disappointing last night (well, lots of things were) was how our heads went down. The first 5 minutes were ridiculous but there was a long way to go. Instead of picking ourselves up and getting on with it we looked completely shell shocked for a good 20 minutes. We got better as the game wore on and played our way into it - although we never looked that good - but I would have hoped for a better, quicker response.

Ok.

So Vermaelen the next captain of AFC, yay or nay?

As nice as that sounds in theory, in ain't gon 'appen.

I agree.

But it's one step closer to happening if he's not captain any more. Although that's not happening either so :penguin:

We have depressingly few leaders in our squad.
He seems like one from what I've seen, so yay.

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Wrong topic, mate..I'll let you off this time though

*tut*

I was just lamenting the lack of a decent captain to pick things up.
It was sort of related <_<

Vermaelen and Arshavin seem to be the only players who lead and encourage others. Two players who have been with us the shortest time speaks volumes.

Rosicky, when fit, seems to have fighting spirit, but is rarely there to count on.

Gallas failed already.

Cesc isnt a captain in my opinion.

No one else is near good enough to be captain. So, yeah, Vermin or Arshavin get my vote.

Vermaelen is showing all the right signs, but its still early days.

Bubba you make some valid points there about Vermaelen, Arshavin and Rosicky.
Even doscounting that they encourage other players these are the only players, who fight under pressure. I would add Gallas to that, though he might not have got on well with encouraging others etc. He doesnt usually get bogged down by pressure.
You could see that against Liege, He conceeded a penalty, but didnt put a foot wrong apart from that . The point is you could see the disappointment of loosing two matches on the entire team except for him, Vermaelen, Rosicky and to some extent Eboue.

so how tall is he?

Tall enough

Early days for him really, played a handful of matches and has looked good though against Man City he was poor.

Time will tell but I'm not taking a half decent performance against a team like Liege as an indicator as they're not exactly a great team.

Early days if he continues his form he could well be our next captain.

this thread will prove you wrong in 2 seasons...same as the manucho thread


fucking non - believers

our next captain will be Robin Van Persie, who is fairly vocal on the pitch.

Cesc is not really a captain, but Asharvin and Vermmaleen look like very big leaders with Rosicky also showing that leadership maturity

I'd give him the armband tommorow without a shadow of a doubt. If Rosicky was fit then he'd be the only other contender, other than that there's no leadrship qualities amongst any of the rest

He bottled out of captainng his national team as he wasnt ready.

it's gonna be him or arshavin after cesc leaves next summer. :coffee:
rather him.

User posted image?

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I think Tommy V has a lot more to his game than defending. Obviously great at set pieces with his head but he has a cracker of a shot on him (Cf. Man City last week) and is pretty skillful (Cf. Back heel against Leige that was cleared off the line).

This guy will be immense for us going forward as well as defensively.

With Cesc hobbling, I wouldn't be surprised if Arshavin & Vermalaen are already the next two on the list & will step in.

Thankfully that's not an issue any more, now we have two able leaders.

Even ignoring his ability, I like Wilshere, in just 5 mins you can see he puts himslef about & can take a take a tackle, wouldn't be surprised to see him captaining the reserves or CC side before too long.

The thread title says it all -it's premature. Move on.

Fookin hell. I'm carrying AFC Debate atm.

Says it all, I'm afraid.

Moving Vermalien to CM to cover for Song's absence sounds like a very bad idea (and that's because it is a very bad idea) but that might be our only choice if a proper destroyer is needed.

the only alternative with the current squad is a 17 year old like coquelin, otherwise would be an attacking midfielder if from the older players.

you freaks, Denilson-Diaby-Fabregas is fine

Emm, I look forward to the day when they prove it

Im happy with fab as captain right now..he's our golden boy and genuinely loves the team..but TV5 is showing good credentials..his goal against blackeye came out of angst it seemed(he knew he was at fault for their goal)..thats tough mentality!
But if it is not fab..it should be RVP..the one player i think will die for this club..his workrate for the past one and half seasons has been phenomenal.. i really think AFC has a good year ahead.

Cesc is showing he has what is required from an Arsenal　captain!

Good at the job and playing well at the sametime

saying that based on a presence/performance ratio Gallas would be first in line for the armband if it was ever to be up for grabs again!

Denilson-Diaby proved to be a good defensive midfield combination in the 2nd half of last season. What more are you looking for?

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