26 Jul 2015 20:29:22
So, who's going to get the armband to start the season? Know Richards had it against Swindon. but who do we really want to lead this team? Share your thoughts? To kick it off, while its hard because we don't know TS's preferences regarding starting lineup of say Richards or Westwood, although a part of me would go for Grealish. Westwood captained Crewe, but Nesta captained Lazio at a young age, same with Terry at Chelsea. Grealish is Villa thru and thru and giving him the captaincy at a young age might take him to a new level. Anyway, curious to hear who people want to lead the team.
26 Jul 2015 21:09:57
Richards or Clark. Grealish is too young and I prefer defensive captains to offensive/creative ones.
26 Jul 2015 21:21:06
Richards, or even guzan for me, In My opinion, someone who watches all play in front should be captain, never understood how an attacker could be a good captain, unless they are world class, shearer for example.
I'm also a believer you earn the right to be captain, to command respect of men is saying, 'I've been here, done this, follow my lead'.
I don't see grealish being able today or do this.
Westwood is an unsung hero at villa, and would be a fair shout. But, not one I would pick!!
26 Jul 2015 21:38:10
High SPfister9, Grealish is too young and inexperienced, he has only played a handful of games so is very naïve.
My choice would have to be either Richards or Clark both very passionate and focused.
26 Jul 2015 21:47:58
Meant to say .
'Able to say or do this!!'
26 Jul 2015 23:10:18
Clark for me Westwood would not make the team
26 Jul 2015 23:22:16
Definitely not Grealish, let's get some perspective on the lad! A great prospect for greatness but a long way to go to perform at a high standard consistently. I would choose Richards as will command respect. Would love Gabby but I fear too much bench and treatment table time there?
26 Jul 2015 23:49:24
My vote would be for Clark. But in the end the captains armband is nothing but a piece of cloth. There will always be natural leaders in a team, but its up to everyone to chip in and drive the team forward whenever they can, whether it be from the defence or the attack.
27 Jul 2015 00:25:50
Definitely appreciate all the responses. Wasn't advocating Grealish, I just think it's interesting that some sides have made a kid captain and its paid dividends. My struggle was/is who will be in the starting lineup consistently. To me, that rules out Gabby, Westwood and possibly Clark too. To be fair, if Richards plays centre back, Clark is battling Okore, Baker, Senderos. I don't see him starting consistently. Guzan, therefore, might be a good shout. Richard might be too, I'm just not overly keen on a player walking straight in and being captain. Anyway, great debate, we'll see who it is soon. Bring on the new season. UTV!
27 Jul 2015 06:56:05
I think the captain will be cambiasso who will sign today or tomorrow. Great leader and experience on the field and would be a great choice short term with someone like richards vice captain ready to take over in a year or 2.