But it’s not really on the pitch that you see the job of captain. Maybe when heads are down, rallying the troops but it’s the responsibilities off the pitch, in the dressing room and having managers trust. Hendo clearly has those atm. Now not saying maybe not someone better but we see them for 90mins a week, we have no idea what goes on and what he potentially does behind the scenes for morale
I think vvd does his job well enough. I can't see him doing more with an armband. Frimino sorry but he's not really a good english speaker so he doesn't do interviews. Ox impressed greatly over the course of his debut season. He could be a long term candidate. I tmean ok lets se: karius - **** no TAA - too young. Lovern VVD - has the right organsiasational skill. is he too laid back to drive on a dressing room? Robertson - right attidue and work ethic Henderson - incumbant Kieta - not even here Ox -impressed Firmino - not up for talking Mane - same Salah - too quiet TBH looking at that lot theres one or two like robertson and ox i like their attitude but who knows.
You're right, leadership isn't an armband but if you accept it then you need to lead. Very clichéd now but Gerrard in Istanbul was the ultimate example of captaincy.
The captaincy should be given to whoever can ensure next season we get more penalties at Anfield than Spurs do
Don't really care...The way Klopp plays us in each area if one person drops intensity the system starts to break down. It's up to the leaders in each area of the team to pull someone's socks up.... Perfect example was the way Klopp let Lovren stand up and give a rollicking that the team was dropping to deep onto the CB's in the City match. . Then said "you are right! But its because you two are not pushing them forward." If it was just a captain's role then you'd expect Henderson or Milner to notice and call this. I want a team where any player is strong enough to grab the next man and say wake up. Slowly I think we are getting that. But in a traditional sense? I actually think by the time Hendo is phased out Robertson will be perfect.
Can't remember who but read recently that an ex player said the minute he saw Henderson putting Suarez in his place [in the dressing room]he knew that he would be a good captain. Not sure he is a good captain and not too bothered really but it's nice to hear these snippets. Together with that video, he's shown he's not afraid to stand his ground.
Nothing at all to do with being captain but recently found this featuring Henderson. Worth a watch if you're a sentimental old fool like me.
Yes!! VVD for the captain please. VVD has already come in and become the leader of the defence. He can do the same for the rest of the team. I understand the point that you don’t need the armband to be a leader but sometimes you don’t want to undermine the captain. I’m sorry but Hendo simply isn’t a captain or a leader. Screaming at players and pointing doesn’t make him a leader. Being a bottler on the ball doesn’t make him a leader. But most of all - failing to rally the troops once Salah went off in the final and inspire the team when they most needed it - that is ultimately why he is not a leader. He simply doesn’t inspire. The best thing about Fabinho arriving means Hendo will get less game time and we finally have someone who can protect the defence. Hendo is a nice lad and puts in a shift - I reckon he would flourish without the burden of captainancy.
Put me in the "I don't think it makes much of a difference camp" that said... I voted Lovren to piss everyone else off.
Also I noticed the final press conference before the CL final was Klopp, Hendo and VVD. I should imagine Hendo will keep it this year with VVD vice. The following year VVD to take the armband and lead us into battle. My choice would 100% be VVD. He's got all the attributes to be an excellent captain. He acts like one anyway, I remember him being questioned about his organising of the back line and he said it's a huge part of his game. He needs to know people are positioned correctly for his own performance.
Also VVD is only laid back when not involved in football. On the pitch he won't take any **** from the players and in the dressing room he's a beast (apparently). I mean that in a good way. He's ready made to be a captain imo. Wasn't he Southampton's captain and also currently the Dutch captain?
VVD has only been with us 6 months & has enough to do improving his and the whole defence performance without adding more to it. Personally like the idea of area "captains" i.e. Defence , midfield & attack as well as formal captain.
