Last season, Gary Neville missed the final couple of months due to an injury he suffered against Bolton. This paved the way for Ryan Giggs to captain us until the end of the season, meaning he lifted the trophy last May with Neville.
Whilst the worst seems over for Neville, he has missed all of this season due to several injury set backs. For the most part, Giggs has taken over the captaincy, however, due to his age and form, has not been chosen for all matches. In his absence, it is Rio Ferdinand who has worn the armband, which certainly boosted his chances of being named new England captain under Fabio Capello. The question is then, if we are to win the league next weekend, will it be Giggs and Ferdinand who lift the trophy together?
Ferdinand was interviewed by the Manchester United magazine, where he spoke about his feelings on becoming the United captain, answering in a way which suggested why he had been filling in as captain in the first place.
When asked if he changed his preparation to the matches when he knows he will be captain, he said, “no. If you change what you do just because you become captain then you won’t get the best out of yourself. The way you prepare for a game shouldn’t be dictated by whether or not you have an extra piece of cloth on your arm. You just go out and do what you normally do. That’s what’s won you the captaincy in the first place, so why change it?”
Ferdinand seems entirely committed to United, with the former “bling boy” now more focussed on what really matters. His performances have been sound, he has shown himself as a real leader and winner, and he seems more determined than ever to contribute to our success.
Most recently against his former club West Ham, Ferdinand has started as captain in several important games, such as against Barcelona, Arsenal and Roma, which certainly had a positive impact on the team. Whilst Giggs has had more games as captain, Ferdinand has certainly contributed to leading the side, even when not wearing the armband.
Do you think we should again share the lifting of the trophy between two players if we win next weekend?
who cares? as long as we win?
I think lets just win the bloody thing, It doesnt matter who lifts the trophy as long as it gets lifted.
I think Wigan will be a really hard game and we must not complacent. I have been having nightmares about West Ham when we lost the title to Blackburn.
Lets be professional and win the game no frills!!
honestly scott, i think rio deserves to at least one handle of that trophy. the lad has done more than anyone would have asked from a defender, this season. he and his partner vida are the reason why we should be on that podium come sunday. vidic has lost at least a litre of blood for the team this season. ALL SAID AND DONE, I MAINTAIN THAT RIO IS MY PLAYER OF THE YEAR. AND YES, AHEAD OF THE MADEIRA MAGICIAN.
Im with with stephen i could care less who lifts as long as its a untd player
itll be a tough game on a gluepot of a pitch
fingers crossed but i think well be ok
yea…we should…and rio should be nominated for european player of the year