Captain Rio

Nick 0208 Ldn · 25th March 2008, 17:13

Rio's talking to the media right now. Get the quotes from the earlier Capello news conference as and when.

Capello did say however that he plans on looking at two further candidates for the role of Captain, before he reaches his final decision.

Scholesy · 25th March 2008, 17:18

Rio talking sense right now. Respect. He is some player.

nooshka · 25th March 2008, 17:31

Great news for him and deserves it after the way he played on Sunday. Best defender in the world bar none.

Sam#1 · 25th March 2008, 17:41

Brilliant News!

That's made my day that has.

Nick 0208 Ldn · 25th March 2008, 17:52

England boss Fabio Capello has confirmed David Beckham will win his 100th cap in tomorrow's friendly with France in Paris.

Beckham has been stuck on 99 appearances for his country since the end of last year and speculation about his participation has dogged the build-up to this week's game.

But Italian boss Capello revealed he will certainly feature in some capacity at the Stade de France.

Asked whether Beckham will start the game, Capello told a press conference televised by Sky Sports News: "I've yet to decide, though I have made my decision.

"He will play (some part), I could not possibly make him come from the USA and not play him.

"I know David Beckham and what he can give me and I think he can make the difference in some respects. I know what he can give to a team.

"As for the future, we will have to see. Nobody knows what the future holds."

Capello added: "I think every player would like to reach this target (100 caps) but very few manage it so you have to give David Beckham credit, he has done really well to achieve this."

Capello has decided to make Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand captain for this game, and said: "From what I've seen in six days he has worked with me personally, and the games I have watched him play, Rio Ferdinand is a very good professional and as I said previously, I will rotate captains until we get to the World Cup qualifiers because I want to see various players and see who is best."

Capello confirmed he will try at least two more captains before deciding on his permanent skipper for the World Cup qualifiers starting in the autumn.

John Terry was expected to retake the armband after missing the friendly against Switzerland in January through injury but Ferdinand was given the nod instead.

Capello revealed he had not explained his choice to Chelsea captain Terry, saying: "No, I'm not expected to explain my choices to anyone. I made my own choices based on reasoning and on facts."

Michael Owen was left on the bench against Switzerland, and Capello was coy on whether the Newcastle striker would be given a chance to impress in Paris.

"All the players are important players but it depends on the type of game it is who's best." he said.

"At the moment I'm experimenting and I'm trying to see how I can make the team play and what choices I can make."

Capello is expecting a stern test tomorrow as he bids to make it two wins out of two since taking over from Steve McClaren.

He said: "It's certainly going to be our hardest match because France are a good team and we're playing at the Stade de France, where there will be a good atmosphere.

"It will be a very good test, especially considering the group I have could be a good base to start."

Returning to the subject of Beckham's 100th cap, Capello left the door open for the midfielder to continue his international career all the way through to the next World Cup in 2010.

"I've managed him previously and he's always been a very good professional," said the former Real Madrid boss.

"Only people who are so professional can last and be at the top for so long.

"The David Beckham I know can certainly last and get to 2010 if he carries on training and working hard."

Ferdinand is grateful for the opportunity to "fulfil a dream" by taking the armband tomorrow.

"It's a fantastic honour and an achievement in itself to be named England captain," he said.

"As a kid you grow up wanting to play for England and lead your country out and I've been given that honour of being able to fulfil those dreams, so I am happy.

"I have done it for Man United in the past. I will lead by example, not be afraid to stand up and say what needs to be said."

Ferdinand does not expect any awkwardness between himself and former captain John Terry.

"It's not like that. If JT needs to say something, I'm sure he'll say it.

"You don't change your game just on being captain - you need to be a leader no matter what.

"It's more important that there are 11 guys out there that want to lead."

Ferdinand is focused on this game and not worried about earning the armband permanently.

"The manager is well-documented as saying he will not make his mind up until the qualifying starts in September and I'm under no illusions it is not set in stone.

"I'll be going out there, trying to do what I do for Man United, and if that's good enough to become captain of England then great."

Asked about the achievement compared to the low point of his career, when he was banned in 2003 for missing a drugs test, Ferdinand said: "If you can't be forgiven for failings when you were young then that is not a good thing.

"Since then, I have applied myself to a different level on the pitch, the training field and in my private life as well."

Ferdinand is convinced his past indiscretions should not count against him when Capello decides on his permanent skipper.

"The past is the past and if you learn from those mistakes then you've got every right to aim as high as you want to aim," he said.

"But I'm under no illusions to think I'm going to be captain in the future."

The Manchester United defender paid tribute to David Beckham's achievement, saying: "Not many players get to play 100 games for their country.

"He's never stopped working hard, he's been a great servant and he fully deserves his 100th cap.

"Only five players in the history of English football have achieved that. They are fantastic names and icons of the sport and he's a worthy person to be among that list."

Ferdinand admitted Capello's decision to rotate captains has put extra pressure on the squad, but it is a pressure he is relishing.

"I'd be a liar if I said there wasn't any added pressure," he added.

"But when isn't there pressure? It's a different scenario to impress the new manager but that's part and parcel of playing for your country."

France will be one of the favourites to win Euro 2008 and Ferdinand admitted it would be a cathartic experience if England could pull off a victory.

"France are a fantastic football nation, they've been very successful and they've got some fantastic footballers," he said.

"We know a lot of them from playing in the Premier League so we know it's going to be a tough game. We know we've got to perform.

"We go out there to win the game first and foremost. They're going to the European Championships and we're not and it would be a nice taste in the mouth if we could beat them."

http://www.sportinglife.com/football...TEAMHD=england

So that all sounds good.

Looking at that pic, who would've thought it, snow here in March.

though.

Ferguson · 25th March 2008, 20:42

Oops ... missed this thread somehow so I started another one.

Darn it!

Ferguson · 25th March 2008, 20:46

Good words from Rio about his past mistakes.

But wasn't the bar tab business just last year?

GusHiddink · 25th March 2008, 21:44

This previous mistakes nonsense is just that...absolute shite.

I repeat absolute shite.

We are talking about human beings here. Furthermore the concept that a captain has to be whiter that than white just shows people to be really thick...and more importantly its double standards on our part.

Some of the best captains in recent history prove that perfectly. cantona, keane, adams to mention but a few.

Congrats RIO!!! Class act.

Im not sure rio will keep it but his selection ahead or terry suggests to me that Capello isnt sure that if every body is fully fit terry is a cert.

Ive always agreed. Terry's a great player but for me rio and king would be my pairing. Capello's prob been impressed by woodgate and to be fair its a tight call between them for me. Both top players.

GiggsysGirl · 25th March 2008, 21:47

Finally. A manager who can read people. I could never quite fathom why it was always between Terry and Gerrard. They're both weak as a haddock's bathing suit and no mistake.

noodlehair · 25th March 2008, 21:49

Terry's a decent captain. Or at least he would be, if everyone didn't hate him

GiggsysGirl · 25th March 2008, 21:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by noodlehair

Terry's a decent captain.

Have you been gargling with bong water?

[Thanks to Will and Grace for the joke]

skillz · 25th March 2008, 21:59

He should be captain, then use his position to tell the FA to fuck off for making an example out of him when he missed his drug test. Congrats for him, but I never like the FA and I doubt Rio does either, and being captain means he has to put up with more of their shite

noodlehair · 25th March 2008, 21:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by GiggsysGirl

Have you been gargling with bong water?

[Thanks to Will and Grace for the joke]

Well, maybe not for England, but he is for Chelsea. He's not as commanding for England, for whatever reason. One of the problems with him being England captain, is that he doesn't have a clean enough image. Neither does Rio, really

Not sure what bong water is

a_devil_inside · 25th March 2008, 22:17

good on him, about time he was recognized as being England's leader.
Terry does as well though but I wouldn't say he's guaranteed a place in the XI, Rio keeps bailing him out

Youngie · 25th March 2008, 22:24

I reckon the F.A have been well and trully 'Merked'.

IBleedRed · 25th March 2008, 22:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by GiggsysGirl

Have you been gargling with bong water?

[Thanks to Will and Grace for the joke]

class

enghuei · 25th March 2008, 23:25

When was the last time that England had a black captain?

Was it Paul Ince way back in 97?

RedCanadian · 26th March 2008, 02:05

Congrats to Rio. Very Deserved.

FlawlessThaw · 26th March 2008, 02:38

What are the odds on him forgetting his armband?

a_devil_inside · 26th March 2008, 07:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by enghuei

When was the last time that England had a black captain?

Was it Paul Ince way back in 97?

Heskey briefly in 2003 against Serbia?
Sol Campbell has had it but don't know when

http://www.englandfootballonline.com...tainIndex.html

cina · 26th March 2008, 07:46

As an Irish man, I say unlucky Rio.

But in all fairness, it's great for him. The difference in both his maturity and actual game playing is incredible from 3 to 4 years ago. People say how much Ronaldo has improved those traits, but I'm even more impressed by Rio.

Midfield · 26th March 2008, 09:32

Well done, Rio

Quote:

Originally Posted by enghuei

When was the last time that England had a black captain?

Was it Paul Ince way back in 97?

I think the last time was Sol Campbell.

Fitzjames · 26th March 2008, 11:33

He does not deserve it. Our player and all that but he is our Dwayne Chambers.
Not my concern who captains England but its hardly a fitting example.
I daresay that he is earmarked as United captain for when Neville and Giggs retire but again this is the man most responsible for the party that dragged our clubs name thru the dirt a few short months ago. A fitting captain?

This is the man who sat on his backside while the club supported him thru his ban and......then looked for more money.

I have a longer meory than most.

GE · 26th March 2008, 23:17

Shearer on MOTD reckons he shouldn't be full-time captain as he doesn't captain United, whereas Terry and Gerrard do

What a cunt!

Midfield · 27th March 2008, 01:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by GE

Shearer on MOTD reckons he shouldn't be full-time captain as he doesn't captain United, whereas Terry and Gerrard do

What a cunt!

So does Cannavaro when he was still with Juventus, their full time captain is Del Piero. Shearer is just clueless.

25th March 2008, 17:13	#41 (permalink)
Nick 0208 Ldn First Team Sub Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Londinium ~ In mourning over the end of SGA. :( But GO London 2012! Posts: 6,140	Rio's talking to the media right now. Get the quotes from the earlier Capello news conference as and when. Capello did say however that he plans on looking at two further candidates for the role of Captain, before he reaches his final decision.

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Scholesy biggest idiotic gay in the village Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lets all laugh at Terry Posts: 3,586	Rio talking sense right now. Respect. He is some player.

25th March 2008, 17:31	#43 (permalink)
nooshka Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hay Posts: 527	Great news for him and deserves it after the way he played on Sunday. Best defender in the world bar none.

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Sam#1 First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ‘’Nobody panics when things go according to plan….even if the plan is horrifying! If I tell the press that tomorrow…a truckload of soldiers will get blown up, nobody panics. But when I say one little old mayor will die….everyone loses their minds!!’’ Posts: 12,845	Brilliant News! That's made my day that has.

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Nick 0208 Ldn First Team Sub Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Londinium ~ In mourning over the end of SGA. :( But GO London 2012! Posts: 6,140	England boss Fabio Capello has confirmed David Beckham will win his 100th cap in tomorrow's friendly with France in Paris. Beckham has been stuck on 99 appearances for his country since the end of last year and speculation about his participation has dogged the build-up to this week's game. But Italian boss Capello revealed he will certainly feature in some capacity at the Stade de France. Asked whether Beckham will start the game, Capello told a press conference televised by Sky Sports News: "I've yet to decide, though I have made my decision. "He will play (some part), I could not possibly make him come from the USA and not play him. "I know David Beckham and what he can give me and I think he can make the difference in some respects. I know what he can give to a team. "As for the future, we will have to see. Nobody knows what the future holds." Capello added: "I think every player would like to reach this target (100 caps) but very few manage it so you have to give David Beckham credit, he has done really well to achieve this." Capello has decided to make Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand captain for this game, and said: "From what I've seen in six days he has worked with me personally, and the games I have watched him play, Rio Ferdinand is a very good professional and as I said previously, I will rotate captains until we get to the World Cup qualifiers because I want to see various players and see who is best." Capello confirmed he will try at least two more captains before deciding on his permanent skipper for the World Cup qualifiers starting in the autumn. John Terry was expected to retake the armband after missing the friendly against Switzerland in January through injury but Ferdinand was given the nod instead. Capello revealed he had not explained his choice to Chelsea captain Terry, saying: "No, I'm not expected to explain my choices to anyone. I made my own choices based on reasoning and on facts." Michael Owen was left on the bench against Switzerland, and Capello was coy on whether the Newcastle striker would be given a chance to impress in Paris. "All the players are important players but it depends on the type of game it is who's best." he said. "At the moment I'm experimenting and I'm trying to see how I can make the team play and what choices I can make." Capello is expecting a stern test tomorrow as he bids to make it two wins out of two since taking over from Steve McClaren. He said: "It's certainly going to be our hardest match because France are a good team and we're playing at the Stade de France, where there will be a good atmosphere. "It will be a very good test, especially considering the group I have could be a good base to start." Returning to the subject of Beckham's 100th cap, Capello left the door open for the midfielder to continue his international career all the way through to the next World Cup in 2010. "I've managed him previously and he's always been a very good professional," said the former Real Madrid boss. "Only people who are so professional can last and be at the top for so long. "The David Beckham I know can certainly last and get to 2010 if he carries on training and working hard." Ferdinand is grateful for the opportunity to "fulfil a dream" by taking the armband tomorrow. "It's a fantastic honour and an achievement in itself to be named England captain," he said. "As a kid you grow up wanting to play for England and lead your country out and I've been given that honour of being able to fulfil those dreams, so I am happy. "I have done it for Man United in the past. I will lead by example, not be afraid to stand up and say what needs to be said." Ferdinand does not expect any awkwardness between himself and former captain John Terry. "It's not like that. If JT needs to say something, I'm sure he'll say it. "You don't change your game just on being captain - you need to be a leader no matter what. "It's more important that there are 11 guys out there that want to lead." Ferdinand is focused on this game and not worried about earning the armband permanently. "The manager is well-documented as saying he will not make his mind up until the qualifying starts in September and I'm under no illusions it is not set in stone. "I'll be going out there, trying to do what I do for Man United, and if that's good enough to become captain of England then great." Asked about the achievement compared to the low point of his career, when he was banned in 2003 for missing a drugs test, Ferdinand said: "If you can't be forgiven for failings when you were young then that is not a good thing. "Since then, I have applied myself to a different level on the pitch, the training field and in my private life as well." Ferdinand is convinced his past indiscretions should not count against him when Capello decides on his permanent skipper. "The past is the past and if you learn from those mistakes then you've got every right to aim as high as you want to aim," he said. "But I'm under no illusions to think I'm going to be captain in the future." The Manchester United defender paid tribute to David Beckham's achievement, saying: "Not many players get to play 100 games for their country. "He's never stopped working hard, he's been a great servant and he fully deserves his 100th cap. "Only five players in the history of English football have achieved that. They are fantastic names and icons of the sport and he's a worthy person to be among that list." Ferdinand admitted Capello's decision to rotate captains has put extra pressure on the squad, but it is a pressure he is relishing. "I'd be a liar if I said there wasn't any added pressure," he added. "But when isn't there pressure? It's a different scenario to impress the new manager but that's part and parcel of playing for your country." France will be one of the favourites to win Euro 2008 and Ferdinand admitted it would be a cathartic experience if England could pull off a victory. "France are a fantastic football nation, they've been very successful and they've got some fantastic footballers," he said. "We know a lot of them from playing in the Premier League so we know it's going to be a tough game. We know we've got to perform. "We go out there to win the game first and foremost. They're going to the European Championships and we're not and it would be a nice taste in the mouth if we could beat them." http://www.sportinglife.com/football...TEAMHD=england So that all sounds good. Looking at that pic, who would've thought it, snow here in March. though.

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Ferguson Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,732	Oops ... missed this thread somehow so I started another one. Darn it!

25th March 2008, 20:46	#47 (permalink)
Ferguson Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,732	Good words from Rio about his past mistakes. But wasn't the bar tab business just last year?

25th March 2008, 21:44	#48 (permalink)
GusHiddink Alex Ferguson will not win another champions league for this club - Gus Hiddink 29/05/2007 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the berbatov thread trying to push the deal through Posts: 5,545	This previous mistakes nonsense is just that...absolute shite. I repeat absolute shite. We are talking about human beings here. Furthermore the concept that a captain has to be whiter that than white just shows people to be really thick...and more importantly its double standards on our part. Some of the best captains in recent history prove that perfectly. cantona, keane, adams to mention but a few. Congrats RIO!!! Class act. Im not sure rio will keep it but his selection ahead or terry suggests to me that Capello isnt sure that if every body is fully fit terry is a cert. Ive always agreed. Terry's a great player but for me rio and king would be my pairing. Capello's prob been impressed by woodgate and to be fair its a tight call between them for me. Both top players.

25th March 2008, 21:47	#49 (permalink)
GiggsysGirl Mrs Pilkington Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Petite/Arty/Strange? Posts: 19,474	Finally. A manager who can read people. I could never quite fathom why it was always between Terry and Gerrard. They're both weak as a haddock's bathing suit and no mistake.

25th March 2008, 21:49	#50 (permalink)
noodlehair Giggsy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes. Posts: 30,642	Terry's a decent captain. Or at least he would be, if everyone didn't hate him

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RedCanadian RatCat freak Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: "In the offseason, my mustache drives the Firebird, I ride shotgun" - RATCAT Posts: 10,950	Congrats to Rio. Very Deserved.

25th March 2008, 21:59	#52 (permalink)
skillz Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 2,499	He should be captain, then use his position to tell the FA to fuck off for making an example out of him when he missed his drug test. Congrats for him, but I never like the FA and I doubt Rio does either, and being captain means he has to put up with more of their shite

25th March 2008, 22:17	#54 (permalink)
a_devil_inside Big footed hermaphrodite Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Little Britain Posts: 24,106	good on him, about time he was recognized as being England's leader. Terry does as well though but I wouldn't say he's guaranteed a place in the XI, Rio keeps bailing him out

25th March 2008, 22:24	#55 (permalink)
Youngie Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: "Ach..away and print yer Shite!" Posts: 2,724	I reckon the F.A have been well and trully 'Merked'.

25th March 2008, 23:25	#57 (permalink)
enghuei Cheats at Tetris Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Where the locals boo on their own National Team. Funny, but true. Posts: 2,050	When was the last time that England had a black captain? Was it Paul Ince way back in 97?

26th March 2008, 02:38	#59 (permalink)
FlawlessThaw most 'know it all' poster Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London Posts: 9,098	What are the odds on him forgetting his armband?

26th March 2008, 07:46	#61 (permalink)
cina Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 836	As an Irish man, I say unlucky Rio. But in all fairness, it's great for him. The difference in both his maturity and actual game playing is incredible from 3 to 4 years ago. People say how much Ronaldo has improved those traits, but I'm even more impressed by Rio.

26th March 2008, 11:33	#63 (permalink)
Fitzjames Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Co Armagh Ireland Posts: 827	He does not deserve it. Our player and all that but he is our Dwayne Chambers. Not my concern who captains England but its hardly a fitting example. I daresay that he is earmarked as United captain for when Neville and Giggs retire but again this is the man most responsible for the party that dragged our clubs name thru the dirt a few short months ago. A fitting captain? This is the man who sat on his backside while the club supported him thru his ban and......then looked for more money. I have a longer meory than most.

26th March 2008, 23:17	#64 (permalink)
GE Captain Rio Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The Beautiful City Posts: 8,383	Shearer on MOTD reckons he shouldn't be full-time captain as he doesn't captain United, whereas Terry and Gerrard do What a cunt!