Comments on: A tale of two captains…?

By: robin

robin — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:53:49 +0000

yup another 2-3 yrs in transition -

By: ny

ny — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:09:38 +0000

Dont let Coquelin go.He will be better ‘Cleverly’ in 2-3 yrs

By: robin

robin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:10:50 +0000

are u wenger in disguise

By: Tottz

Tottz — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:44:55 +0000

TA6 was more Graham’s captain as opposed to Wenger’s but still did a job under him.

I’m still upset about Vieira sitting on the staff at City. The biggest signing we never made was him 3 years ago. City reaped all the benefits and he’ll attract players to them too.

For me Vieira is the ideal Pat Rice replacement when he choses to retire.

By: goonerTim

goonerTim — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:19:39 +0000

What about Tony Adams? He was captain when Arsene took over and was amazing – although, from an Arsene appointing a captain, Vieira was probably the best

By: afc4life

afc4life — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:18:25 +0000

Definitely Vieira – Henry, Cesc, Gallas were circumstantial captains. But Paddy was the MAN! He was our best captain in the Wenger era

By: bergChamp

bergChamp — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:16:38 +0000

@ Tottz:
I was going to tell you mine but wanted to hear yours first – my favourite captain under Wenger was also Vieira – a proper captain, a box to box player who lead by example in both attack and defence!

By: Tottz

Tottz — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:39:51 +0000

Thanks for the comments.

Given our/and his current form, I think it’s very easy to say RVP is the better captain. In the end Cesc left under bit of a cloud and a tarnished reputation. RVP’s 28yo now and a good age to lead by example, Cesc was 23yo and almost a lone figure in our team. I could and should have written more but I feel the longer Vermaelen stays fitter the easier it will make RVP’s captaincy.

BergChamp.. best captain under Le Boss? I’d have to say Paddy. I loved watching Vieira in his prime, bossing and bullying teams. But look at the players around Paddy; Henry, Dennis, Sol, Bobby… made life a bit easier i’m sure.

By: bergChamp

bergChamp — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:07:17 +0000

Love the article Tottz.

Question – who has been the best captain under Arsene Wenger?

By: arsefan101

arsefan101 — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:32:25 +0000

I think RvP is a much better captain than Cesc – Cesc never performed like a captain, whereas RvP gets around, talks to people, leads by example too…

Actually, I think Song when he was captain earlier this season was very good.

The Szcznesy – Vermaelen – Song – Van Persie back bone = 4 captains!