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I always like trying to figure out the order for captains though, like who would be after Lamps in the pecking order. I recall Ballack wearing it for a couple of games, and I think Drogba did for one game when JT, Lamps, and Ballack were all injured.



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Actually I believe that Cech and Cole are good shouts. Both are very outspoken on the field and communicate well in their respective roles which is required of a Captain.

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I don't think we have another good captain in the squad. The only one that is captain material is Ballack and he isn't a guaranteed starter.

I have not been impressed by Lampard's captaincy when he has filled in for JT, I am no fan of goalkeepers being captain and Ashley Cole is far too petulant.

If JT was to leave then the next captain could be whoever we bring in to replace him or it could be Essien however chancs are it would be Lampard as it would be a major snub if he didn't get it.



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I didn't mention any potential candidates in my previous post. I think Joe Cole could be in with a shout (many might disagree). Other than him, there are the likes of Essien, Lampard, Cech and Ballack who would make good captains.



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I think we are lucky with the fact that we have so many experienced players on the field we wouldnt ever lack any leadership. Drogba, Essien and Ballack (Carvalho?) are all captains for their countries. I heard somewhere that we are unbeaten whenever Lampard has been captain?

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Drogba

:)

Nah, I have a feeling SFL will be our captain next season.

(and yes, that means exactly what you think it means!)

You mean Terry is going to die? Only god knows.

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I don't think we have another good captain in the squad. The only one that is captain material is Ballack and he isn't a guaranteed starter.

I have not been impressed by Lampard's captaincy when he has filled in for JT, I am no fan of goalkeepers being captain and Ashley Cole is far too petulant.

If JT was to leave then the next captain could be whoever we bring in to replace him or it could be Essien however chancs are it would be Lampard as it would be a major snub if he didn't get it.

completely agree- ballack is the only truly captain material player in the squad after jt, and after last season he is not guaranteed to start.

lamps would get it, but he's not a great skipper. another reason why we can't let jt go. I still feel pretty sure he'll stay though.



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I'd support Ballack but he may not play as much this season. Its an interesting point seeing that Terry clearly is interested in the money.

And why wouldn't he be. Its alright for us supporters to say loyalty above all, but what does it cost us? If the Arabs are offering an X million pound sign on fee to the player why wouldn't you think about it? Its a job not a marriage.

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How about Alex?

He'd get that look on his face when it looks like he's about to kill someone and everyone would fall into line and win 5-0 for fear of being annihilated.



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This really has nothing to do with CFC, just something I (as a Yank) wondered, but the majority of the EPL captains seem to be English, and when that is not an option, they are usually some British alternative (Scottish, Irish, Welsh, etc.) Is this something that is just come to be expected in England? Off the top of my head Chelsea, Man U, Pool, Bolton, Fulham, ManCity, Birmingham, Spurs, Hull....I dunno, just something I thought about at work today.

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Well a captain is normally someone who has been at the club for a long time, or is a strong leader or tied in very deeply to the club for some reason. Most players who would have been at the club from the beginning of their careers (i.e. a long time) would be English, so that is probably why. With all the foreign youngsters we all have coming through, this will probably come to an end.

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