Terry gagging order lifted by High Court

[Czar Martin]

I expect him to be stripped of his captaincy and then Lampard to become the new captain.

[Smoggie_Dave]

He's officially no longer the captain!!

FA Statement !!

England Manager Fabio Capello today issued the following statement:

“After much thought, I have made the decision that it will be best for me to take the captaincy away from John Terry.

“As a captain with the team, John Terry has displayed extremely positive behaviour. However, I have to take into account other considerations and what is best for all of the England squad.

“What is best for all of the England team has inspired my choice.

“John Terry was notified first.

“When I chose John Terry as captain, I also selected a vice-captain and also named a third choice. There is no reason to change this decision.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank The FA, particularly Lord David Triesman and Ian Watmore for allowing me to make this decision in my own time and in the best interest of the team.”

FA.com

So that means, goin by his vice captain, that Rio Ferdinand will be full time captain then??

[Chris]

John Terry has been stripped of the England captaincy following allegations about his private life.

Terry, 29, was under intense scrutiny after claims he had an affair with an England team-mate's ex-girlfriend.

The Chelsea centre-half held talks with England boss Fabio Capello at Wembley on Friday to discuss his future.

"After much thought I have made the decision that it will be best for me to take the captaincy away from John Terry," said Capello in a statement.

"As a captain with the team, John Terry has displayed extremely positive behaviour. However, I have to take into account other considerations and what is best for all of the England squad.

"What is best for all of the England team has inspired my choice.

"John Terry was notified first.

"When I chose John Terry as captain, I also selected a vice-captain and also named a third choice. There is no reason to change this decision.

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank The FA, particularly Lord David Triesman and Ian Watmore for allowing me to make this decision in my own time and in the best interest of the team."

BBC SPORT

Got to say that I feel the correct decision has been made.

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[Add On] Fri Feb 05, 2010 5:39 pm

Oh FFS! Rio Ferdinand!??

[Anfield Lad]

Rio Ferdinand?

[Smoggie_Dave]

My colleague whos on air now said that Rooney could be made permanent captain after the WC and this is a temporary measure for Rio.

[mundieta12]

Christ, Rio can't look after himself for a whole 90 minutes, let alone 10 teammates!

[Anfield Lad]

Tell you what, the FA are making me laugh cos of Rio got banned for failed to turn up for drug test and what make him fit to captain England for?

[Smoggie_Dave]

Tell you what, the FA are making me laugh cos of Rio got banned for failed to turn up for drug test and what make him fit to captain England for?

But it wasn't proved he took drugs, was it ?

[Anfield Lad]

lol

Is it right decision to appoint Rio to be captain after what he did? Come on.........

[mundieta12]

Give it to Jamie.

[Anfield Lad]

If England doesn't win the World Cup then the media will be responsible for this. Same happened to Big Phil who was supposed to be take over...........

[Smoggie_Dave]

Give it to Jamie.

Who?

[mundieta12]

Give it to Jamie.

Who?

[Anfield Lad]

Thought it is James Milner

[Smoggie_Dave]

Ah rite Clash of the name got me

[Czar Martin]

Milner is too good to be captain Mundi. He's a player you need to let proove himself. Not give him tonnes of recognition and tell him that he has reached his potential.

I would give lampard or rooney the captaincy.

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[Add On] Fri Feb 05, 2010 2:12 pm

Ferdinand would be the last player I'd give it to...

[Anfield Lad]

Milner is too good to be captain Mundi. He's a player you need to let proove himself. Not give him tonnes of recognition and tell him that he has reached his potential.

I would give lampard or rooney the captaincy.

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[Add On] Fri Feb 05, 2010 2:12 pm

Ferdinand would be the last player I'd give it to...

Fat Lampost has no leadership and hadn't got enough of motivator to be captain for England and but captain Shrek? I have heard some people feel it could have an effect on his form. Maybe in the future.....

[M@Robson]

Give it to Rob Green

Given the stance capello has taken:
Rooney cant be capt. due to his past of shagging grannies (allegedly)
Ferdinand cant be capt. due to his past of drugs (allegedly)
Terry cant be capt. due to his past of shagging his team mates partners (allegedly)
Lumplard cant be capt. due to his past of not being his dad

Leaves Gerrard? or.... that bloke who wears No.7 the one who is in the team because the media say he should be... cant think of his name though.

[mundieta12]

Gerrard?

DJ batterer.

Unless you're in a court in Liverpool...

[Anfield Lad]

Gerrard?

DJ batterer.

Unless you're in a court in Liverpool...

But he was found not guilty