Scott Parker - England Captain (merged)

[Simon Morgan]

Just being announced through various sources on Twitter that Scott Parker is the new England Captain.

 

[NMH]

Not much wrong with that. He's respectable, normally exemplary, got intent and consistency, and is a pretty reliable player.
I hear he wasn't so great v Arsenal this week, but then he'll have something to prove and come back from.

Gerrard isn't as intelligent as a footballer in my opinion.

 

[strings]

I'm not a Parker fan, but I can understand the logic and think it is a sensible appointment. Surely he is only captain for tonight though - the new manager will have his own ideas about selection and captaincy. However, it does seem increasingly likely that Stuart Pearce will lead us at the Euros, with a new manager coming in to take charge of the Olympic team.

 

[Commander]

At last. A Captain who is actually fit for the job. He was the only choice really.

 

[blockhseagull]

I'm not a Parker fan, but I can understand the logic and think it is a sensible appointment. Surely he is only captain for tonight though - the new manager will have his own ideas about selection and captaincy. However, it does seem increasingly likely that Stuart Pearce will lead us at the Euros, with a new manager coming in to take charge of the Olympic team.

Think you might be right

I'd bet on Beckham getting that job

 

[Simon Morgan]

I think being pretty much universally LIKED makes Parker's job easier as well.

 

[Butch Willykins]

I still don't get why the media hype up the role of England Captain. It's not like cricket or rugby where the captain makes major decisions on the pitch.

Give it to the guy with the most caps.......oh hang on. That's Ashley Cole.

 

[Acker79]

You mean the guy who showed a lack of discipline and flagrant disregard for the well-being of his fellow professionals, fouling repeatedly on sunday until the ref had no choice but to send him off?*




*yes, my tongue is in my cheek.

 

[strings]

I still don't get why the media hype up the role of England Captain. It's not like cricket or rugby where the captain makes major decisions on the pitch.

Give it to the guy with the most caps.......oh hang on. That's Ashley Cole.

I couldn't agree more.

 

[Mellotron]

Should be Joe Hart for the long term. Guaranteed starter for 8-9 years (unlike Parker). World Class player and first name on team sheet. Never in the tabloids. Easy, easy choice.

Happier with Parker than say, Gerrard or Barry though.

 

[Common as Mook]

Should be Joe Hart for the long term. Guaranteed starter for 8-9 years (unlike Parker). World Class player and first name on team sheet. Never in the tabloids. Easy, easy choice.

Happier with Parker than say, Gerrard or Barry though.

I agree.

However I'll disagree with the "never in the tabloids"

VIDEO: Manchester City England Goalkeeper Joe Hart Caught Drunk In A Bar On A Stag Night - Goal.com

 

[salty seagull]

Well I still haven`t forgiven him for deflecting that goal in for the Germans in the `90 world cup semi-final.

 

[tooting2]

At last. A Captain who is actually fit for the job. He was the only choice really.

100% agree

 

[SK1NT]

Parkers a good leader... professional on and off the pitch...

The person i thought should be captain all along...

 

[Mellotron]

I agree.

However I'll disagree with the "never in the tabloids"

VIDEO: Manchester City England Goalkeeper Joe Hart Caught Drunk In A Bar On A Stag Night - Goal.com

I KNEW someone would find something. Oh well it's not too bad, hardly cheating on a wife or shagging a granny.

 

[OSRGull]

Still would've gave it to Gerrard.

 

[Mellotron]

At last. A Captain who is actually fit for the job. He was the only choice really.

Except for Joe Hart, who should be captain long term.

 

[HawkTheSeagull]

Id of given it to Gerrard or Hart myself - but for 1 game Parker isnt a bad choice.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

However I'll disagree with the "never in the tabloids"

VIDEO: Manchester City England Goalkeeper Joe Hart Caught Drunk In A Bar On A Stag Night - Goal.com

O . M . G .

He got DRUNK?

In a BAR?

Lord save us.

 

[Mellotron]

O . M . G .

He got DRUNK?

In a BAR?

Lord save us.

On a STAG DO, of all the times to get drunk!