CA_vampire
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None of them seems to be "captain" material. DDG is our best player, but he doesn't look like a captain to me.
None of them seems to be "captain" material. DDG is our best player, but he doesn't look like a captain to me.
Sanchez would be a disaster captain. He’s constantly in a sulk when things aren’t going well.I don't really like the idea of a keeper as captain but De Gea is the only worthy name on that list. Herrera has the right spirit but he's not good enough to be an automatic starter which a captain should be in my opinion. Sanchez strikes me as someone who'd be a good captain but he's only been here for 5 minutes and still has it all to prove. I wouldn't even consider any of the others.
DDG is the only one IMO.
There's not really a stand out candidate. If I had to choose I'd pick De Gea. Wouldn't want anyone else anywhere near it. If Pogba gets his act together he could possibly be a contender.
Pogba probably makes the most sense.
De Gea can't push team and talk to the ref much from where he is. Apart from being able to lead by example, I'm not sure what other qualities he has that would make him a good leader. Valencia really shouldn't be captain seeing as he refuses to speak English, while Ander and Young (hopefully Valencia too) most likely won't be starters next season. Lukaku and Sanchez have the right attitude, but apart from usually putting a shift in, I don't see much in terms of actual leadership. Smalling rarely even fills me with confidence (on the ball) and I doubt he's capable of rallying the entire team. Either of Matic and Pogba would be fine, but I think Pogba's charisma, ability and the fact he has closer ties with the club make him a better choice. He may be inconsistent, but he's one who enjoys pressure and I reckon the captaincy would give him a positive push. Seems to be good friends with everyone at the club, which also helps.
Barely better than Rooney? He wouldn't even be fecking close. No one in the squad would be.Right now he'd barely be a better captain than Rooney - probably the worst captain United have had. Consistency is important.
Barely better than Rooney? He wouldn't even be fecking close. No one in the squad would be.
Yes as a captain. Rooney is a miles better captain than Pogba.As a captain? It would be barely any better.
Sanchez would be a disaster captain. He’s constantly in a sulk when things aren’t going well.
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Don't really tend to have good luck with captains I feel, since Keane.
Neville was actually Captain after Keane, but giggs always had the armband cus Neville was always injured. Then it was vidic, who I feel was coming to the end of his united career really. Fairly solid but won't be remembered for being a captain. Rooney after that, in what can only be described as a less than satisfactory period where he was in and out the team. And now currently Carrick who's barely played since.
I wouldn't give it to Valencia for this reason alone. Needs to be someone who's going to play, and is a leader.
De Gea or Pogba for me.
Bring back Tuanzebe and give it to him. Seems like a reasonable lad who can lead.
Surely to god he couldn’t be more mute than Valencia could he ?Apparently Matic is quite mute during games though.
Plus surely want someone that understands the history, heritage and philosophy of the club (for off-field activities etc).
I agree, I don't think we have anyone with the obvious qualities of a captain. We don't really have anyone particularly vocal or who organises everyone else. I think Valencia would end up getting it in the end. I'd personally choose either Matic or DDG, Matic has a composed, mature way about his game, DDG's our best player and talisman although I don't think either is especially suited.There is no worthy candidate, sadly. Not if you want someone to have the effect that Roy Keane used to. Out of this current lot you could pick at random for all the difference it will make.
So it’s at least three more seasons before we can start to hope to see a true new United captain build a reputation within the changing room and push the squad out of this funk.
Until then, DDG deserves it if he wants it just for continuing to put up with the shambles in front of him.
Would be amazed if he is even in the squad next year, assuming this isn't a flippant comment.
Yeah, with Darmian vice captain and Fellaini as third choice. Good idea thatI voted for DDG simply because I think he deserves it given his performance. However, he will not be the fiery leader that we used to see in RK16.
Herrera will be my next choice, and I really hope he gets more minutes as I really like him!
Actually, what about Mata?