Beware what you wish for - you might just get it...
Monday, 24 November 08, 10:56 AM · Comments(1)
The majority of Arsenal fans seem to be of the same mind in that they wanted Cesc to be the new captain of the club. Today that wish has come true and whilst that might seem to be a good thing, I can see one or two potential downsides. Firstly there is the issue of how it will affect him as a player. On this season's evidence there could be a problem as he is looking tired and lethargic and so we are all hoping that this appointment will reinvigorate him as an individual and as a player. The second issue could be that people think that it all can be solved just by changing the captain and we all know that isn't the case, there are deeper problems (some of which were alluded to by Gallas, albeit in such a totally unprofessional manner) within the squad. Cesc's appointment won't change our frailities but hopefully it will boost confidence and generate a team spirit amongst the young team members and enable them to be "up" for matches over the next couple of months.
The one certainty from the appointment is that the entire fan base will be totally behind Fabregas and be willing him to succeed. He has shown since his first appearance for the club his enthusiasm for the club, his ability to defy his tender years and that he seems to thrive on the big occasion. His first big task could be to try and develop a relationship with William Gallas, of all people, as his experience is needed and he is due to play tomorrow evening. How he deals with him will also be seen as a marker to the younger players on how he may develop as a captain.
I can't do anything but wish the young man well and hope, pray and keep everything crossed that he can be as good a captain as the last 21 year old to have that honour.
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Let's hope it works out as well as we would all like it to.