DISQUS

Todd · 1 year ago

wrong on so many levels its not worth mentioning. not just the opinions but even the facts

chad · 1 year ago

I don't mind Ferdinand as captain for the France game, because everyone knows that the captaincy is going to be passed around some until WC qualifying starts. It's not like he's been permanently given the armband.

If anything, it will show Ferdinand what it's like to captain his nation against a major opponent. The honor and responsibility that he experiences as captain of England may affect his performances in the future in a positive way. That's not a bad thing.

As for Beckham's confirmed cap for tomorrow, I don't really get it. There are other players who are actually playing and who are playing well. Perhaps Capello would rather get the 100th cap out of the way so as to not have his team distracted by media questions about the 100th appearance down the road when the games actually matter. Perhaps Capello is a robot controlled by Alexi Lalas and the LA Galaxy.

TheScout · 1 year ago

I agree with Chad's comments about Rio. It's not permanent and he's not the only player connected to the England squad to ever have his name associated with a scandal.

The British police have dropped the rape investigation against Johnny Evans so I dont know if that's valid to bring up anymore.

As for Becks, let him get the 100th cap out of the way and then they can focus on the qualifiers without that question hanging over the team should Becks be dropped from the squad again.

LemmusLemmus · 1 year ago

Scout,

even if there was no rape (as I assume), that Christmas party is still nothing to be proud of.

United4life · 1 year ago

I hope Beckham get his 100th cap so I don't have to hear about it anymore. I am a Beckham fan and all but I think his time as being an Engalnd International is up.

Patrick · 1 year ago

Rio is also a guy who never gets booked. Plays hard and fair. And if he give the ref a mouthful, they probably deserved it. Can't say that about Terry.

as for off field issues. John Terry is no angel himself.

I have no problem with Rio. I do with Terry.

dragonki2012 · 1 year ago

"Rio is also a guy who never gets booked. Plays hard and fair." -patrick
LMFAOOOOO!!!!
ARE YOU KIDDING ME!?
OMG WHAT KIND OF DRUGS ARE YOU TAKING!?
Gtfo with that nonsense.

I haven't heard anyone bring up that point about just getting Beck's 100th cap out of the way.
But now that I think about it, it makes complete sense.

I kinda enjoyed Gerrard being the captain... didn't seem to bother anyone.

I've always thought that a midfielder should be captain and I'm going to give my vote to Gerraaaaaard.

TheScout · 1 year ago

Lemmus,

I was not implying that the Christmas party should now be a source of pride. I merely meant that the charges were dropped and all we have ever heard is allegations about what was going on that evening.

Anyhow, Rio would not have been my choice as a captain. I would just go ahead and name Gerrard as captain on a permanent basis. Not sure why Cabbage Man is stalling.

Ringo · 1 year ago

Beckham shouldn't be anywhere near the squad.
And remember if he hadn't taken a deliberate yellow card against Wales(?) to avoid a trip to Eastern Europe he would already be on a hundred.

JLay · 1 year ago

Beckham deserved it- and now it's over with. Not sure about his comments on wanting to continue though- I think he ought to thank Fabio and be on his way. Young and Bentley have too much talent to ignore. I might keep Becks on the active roster now and then, but he's not a starter or even a super-sub. Maybe throw him into a game when the offense is bogged down, then pray for set piece...

Now, on to Rio and Terry- they're both idiots, and I wouldn't have either one of them captaining my team. I agree with you that Terry is probably the worst between them, but any number of other guys should've come up first. Gerrard seems to be the least flakey of the "stars" - not sure if he has the force of personality required, but I'd give him the nod over any of the others mentioned.