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da pinup bet： If you’re anything like me, the whole debate over the England captaincy this week is one that has left you feeling sick and tired. The fuss made over a role, that in essence, makes very little difference to the on-field performance of the team has been very frustrating. The media frenzy created over, what is overall, a small piece of fabric is quite baffling.
The role of club captain and national captain differ wildly, with a skipper at his domestic side involved heavily in the day-to-day goings on around the set-up. However, such is the infrequency of international matches, that the captain of the country has a very peripheral role.
All of the ramifications of John Terry’s two time axing from the role was one that confused many observers from outside of our isles. Not because of his actions, on both counts, which were not befitting of a man with such responsibility, but instead due to the hype surrounding who should take over reigns. Fabio Capello, representing this feeling, was one of those who could not entirely relate to the sheer perceived magnitude of the decision. The selection of captain in many other national set-ups’ goes to the most experienced player, invariably he with the most caps. The belief is that a player who has vast experience on the international stage, is enough to lead the team in the best possible manner.
At international level, there should not be such a hullabaloo over who is deemed to be the on-field leader, with players included in the international squad, on the most part, being experienced performers at the very top of their game. Of course some players are naturally inspirational, but their having, or not having of the armband should not affect their abilities. Quite often in the England squad, there are four or five club captains and a missing band around their arm will not reduce the qualities, which have allowed them that role with their individual sides.
Another problem is that in the end players are not overly fussed by the job. This is not saying that the captain’s role is completely insignificant, but with the number of candidates suitable for the role, it can be hard to argue against another player, which could lead to rifts within the team.
There are times when a captain should be named, such as major tournaments, to establish a feeling of stability to the side, in the face of a series of immediate challenges. Other than this, the sheer period of time between other international games can see major changes to the make-up of the team. It’s not uncommon to see players pull out of contention with injuries, genuine or in some cases not so genuine, altering the team almost beyond recognition from the last fixture. In these cases the most experienced man should take charge, as it is he who has the know how.
The role of club and national captain are almost incomparable, with the importance and responsibilities varying between each. As for the England team, it should be time that the captaincy took a back seat.
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