I like this debate. It doesn't hurt to have it, and there isn't an opinion on here that isn't valid and sincere.
Despite regularly having misgivings about him, I voted that Jordan should stay as captain.
Because:
*At the moment, he's fit and playing. JK had plenty of opportunities last season to strip JH of the captaincy, due to the
uncertainties about his fitness, form and availability, and chose not to do it. I'd give him time to prove he can stay fit this
season, at least. What does dropping him as captain say to him and the squad at this point?
*When he plays, he is in an ideal position to communicate and has the verbals in him.
*He clearly has loyalty and pride in the club.
*There are plenty of people who genuinely know the club from the inside who unequivocally back JH as captain. They know him.
*There are few genuine alternatives. Dejan, maybe, but I think he lacks an air of authority, certainty and calm. Lallana is the
only other candidate I would suggest, as he is key to our playing style, always gives everything, and is quite vocal as well as
having a bit of bite about him.
*He tells refs to "fook off" like a good captain should!
I must admit to some admiration for Jordan (Don't tell me I'm "up his arse." Just don't). He does a lot of vital work and often doesn't get noticed or appreciated, although I admit there are times when I'm screaming at him to do something more positive.
To come through the foot injury (one that actually disables many sufferers for years) and convince his manager he's good enough, both to play and to remain captain, takes character, guts and pride in himself. Captain's attributes. Just my opinion.
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