Comments on: Vlog on the pitch - what’s a captain worth? http://blogs.reuters.com/soccer/2008/04/14/vlog-on-the-pitch-whats-a-captain-worth/ World Soccer views and news Sun, 7 Sep 2008 04:41:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Sophia Hemphill http://blogs.reuters.com/soccer/2008/04/14/vlog-on-the-pitch-whats-a-captain-worth/#comment-338030 Sophia Hemphill Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:14:41 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/soccer/2008/04/14/vlog-on-the-pitch-whats-a-captain-worth/#comment-338030 Its so brilliant that someone like that Darcey guy is on the panel. He just said everything I would have said...top guy Its so brilliant that someone like that Darcey guy is on the panel. He just said everything I would have said…top guy

]]> By: Five Times http://blogs.reuters.com/soccer/2008/04/14/vlog-on-the-pitch-whats-a-captain-worth/#comment-338028 Five Times Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:39:27 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/soccer/2008/04/14/vlog-on-the-pitch-whats-a-captain-worth/#comment-338028 Why should Keane be mentioned? No doubt he's great at times but being ill-disciplined and wanting to break the legs of a fellow footballer takes him off the list. Why should Keane be mentioned? No doubt he’s great at times but being ill-disciplined and wanting to break the legs of a fellow footballer takes him off the list.

]]> By: Jon Bramley http://blogs.reuters.com/soccer/2008/04/14/vlog-on-the-pitch-whats-a-captain-worth/#comment-338020 Jon Bramley Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:38:55 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/soccer/2008/04/14/vlog-on-the-pitch-whats-a-captain-worth/#comment-338020 We did mention Roy Keane during the Vlog. One point, though. He missed the Champions League final of 1999 through indiscipline - though many will argue the semi was his final hour. Not sure if I'd want my captain sidelined for such a huge match. Undeniably, Keane was inspirational in his own way. We did mention Roy Keane during the Vlog. One point, though. He missed the Champions League final of 1999 through indiscipline - though many will argue the semi was his final hour. Not sure if I’d want my captain sidelined for such a huge match. Undeniably, Keane was inspirational in his own way.

]]> By: james moran http://blogs.reuters.com/soccer/2008/04/14/vlog-on-the-pitch-whats-a-captain-worth/#comment-338017 james moran Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:53:59 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/soccer/2008/04/14/vlog-on-the-pitch-whats-a-captain-worth/#comment-338017 Stevie G? Stevie G? he goes on sabbatical everytime Liverpool play their 2 biggest games of the year against Man U- no mention of Roy Keane yet? why am i not surprised Stevie G? Stevie G? he goes on sabbatical everytime Liverpool play their 2 biggest games of the year against Man U- no mention of Roy Keane yet? why am i not surprised

]]> By: Five Times http://blogs.reuters.com/soccer/2008/04/14/vlog-on-the-pitch-whats-a-captain-worth/#comment-338014 Five Times Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:57:17 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/soccer/2008/04/14/vlog-on-the-pitch-whats-a-captain-worth/#comment-338014 In recent times, For sheer leadership in actions, it has to be Stevie G. He single handedly lifted an average Liverpool side to win the Champion's league in Istanbul. For quiet leadership, just being there to inspire, Paolo Maldini. 20 years on and he's still there, still giving his 110% and a rock solid performance. Historically, the captain's armband has been swopped around a bit that there's no 1 outstanding captain. I can't remember the captains of the great Brazil and Argentinian sides of the pre-1990s. In recent times,

For sheer leadership in actions, it has to be Stevie G. He single handedly lifted an average Liverpool side to win the Champion’s league in Istanbul.

For quiet leadership, just being there to inspire, Paolo Maldini. 20 years on and he’s still there, still giving his 110% and a rock solid performance.

Historically, the captain’s armband has been swopped around a bit that there’s no 1 outstanding captain. I can’t remember the captains of the great Brazil and Argentinian sides of the pre-1990s.

]]> By: Robin http://blogs.reuters.com/soccer/2008/04/14/vlog-on-the-pitch-whats-a-captain-worth/#comment-338011 Robin Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:11:01 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/soccer/2008/04/14/vlog-on-the-pitch-whats-a-captain-worth/#comment-338011 As D'Arcy says, it comes down to quality of players and the manager. Well I can't go past one particular player / manager combo - John McGovern and Brian Clough. Back to back European Cup wins speaks volumes for the impact of that partnership. As D’Arcy says, it comes down to quality of players and the manager. Well I can’t go past one particular player / manager combo - John McGovern and Brian Clough. Back to back European Cup wins speaks volumes for the impact of that partnership.

]]> By: Jon Bramley http://blogs.reuters.com/soccer/2008/04/14/vlog-on-the-pitch-whats-a-captain-worth/#comment-338006 Jon Bramley Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:07:03 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/soccer/2008/04/14/vlog-on-the-pitch-whats-a-captain-worth/#comment-338006 Deschamps' record speaks for itself, you're right, Ben. What England would have given for a man with his leadership skills over the same period. Deschamps’ record speaks for itself, you’re right, Ben. What England would have given for a man with his leadership skills over the same period.

]]> By: Ben http://blogs.reuters.com/soccer/2008/04/14/vlog-on-the-pitch-whats-a-captain-worth/#comment-338005 Ben Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:29:37 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/soccer/2008/04/14/vlog-on-the-pitch-whats-a-captain-worth/#comment-338005 Didier Deschamps leadership on the pitch was a key factor in France winning the best World Cup of recent years in 1998. His off-field leadership has been evident in his management success since retiring... He was Makalele, before the Makelele style defensive midfielder ahead of the defensive line became fashionable. I think he was the best captain of modern times. Didier Deschamps leadership on the pitch was a key factor in France winning the best World Cup of recent years in 1998. His off-field leadership has been evident in his management success since retiring… He was Makalele, before the Makelele style defensive midfielder ahead of the defensive line became fashionable. I think he was the best captain of modern times.

]]> By: Free Bets http://blogs.reuters.com/soccer/2008/04/14/vlog-on-the-pitch-whats-a-captain-worth/#comment-338002 Free Bets Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:17:00 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/soccer/2008/04/14/vlog-on-the-pitch-whats-a-captain-worth/#comment-338002 Gallas has been a disgrace all season. Who can forget his tantrum in the Birmingham game earlier in the season. When we look at the leadership qualities of Steven Gerrard and Rio Ferdinand, Gallas comes in well below par. Even Gareth Barry deserves a mention. Gallas has been a disgrace all season.

Who can forget his tantrum in the Birmingham game earlier in the season. When we look at the leadership qualities of Steven Gerrard and Rio Ferdinand, Gallas comes in well below par. Even Gareth Barry deserves a mention.

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