29-09-2014, 23:45
I'm not really in the camp that Brunt should be stripped of the captaincy.
Reason for that is that I don't think it matters who the captain is.
In professional football, I'm a firm believer than players should be self motivated and leaders will talk and communicate with younger players, with or without the armband.
Lescott will be respected for his top level experience and quality and the younger pros should listen to him if they've got their heads screwed on, regardless of the armband.
Stripping a player on captaincy doesn't send a great message, especially if he's liked in the dressing room and can cause more problems than it's worth. I'm sure the likes of Lescott can lead the team anyway.
Reason for that is that I don't think it matters who the captain is.
In professional football, I'm a firm believer than players should be self motivated and leaders will talk and communicate with younger players, with or without the armband.
Lescott will be respected for his top level experience and quality and the younger pros should listen to him if they've got their heads screwed on, regardless of the armband.
Stripping a player on captaincy doesn't send a great message, especially if he's liked in the dressing room and can cause more problems than it's worth. I'm sure the likes of Lescott can lead the team anyway.