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i agree with kopprophet, but i would have thought the captain will be reina? hes 3rd choice as it is so surely thats the easy decision?

the next captain will probably be whoever our best/most important player is when gerrard retires. i don't see any natural leaders in our squad. if lucas isn't finished then lucas would be my choice. other than him, maybe coates or wisdom i believe they have both captained youth sides.

The captaincy will have to be handed over as soon as Gerrard is no longer a regular first teamer. I don't see anyone in the squad with leadership qualities, a clean bill of health and/or leads by example. I think it will go to someone who hasn't signed for us yet - we'll also need a new vice captain.
From the current crop I'd give it to Reina, but unless his from drastically improves he could be gone before the opportunity presents itself.

Yeah, Stevie has a few seasons in him yet. Of those in the squad, we've seen Agger, Skrtel, Reina and Lucas all captain the team. I think all of them have leadership qualities somewhat, but none of them jump out a million miles as natural leaders. Of those, I'd probably want Agger as captain the most. I think certain players really grow when handed a captains armband, and I think Agger could really do that.

There are a few years left before this decision actually arises, so it's not something that could be called at the moment - all of the above mentioned players could be gone by the time it comes around, for all we know!

I find it hilarious how people can say 'as soon as Stevie is no longer a first team player, he has to hand over the armband'

The fact of the matter is Gerrard is probably the best British midfielder of his generation, and one of the best worldwide for a number of years, who's to say he won't still be in the first team when he decides to retire?

Too many are quick to jump the gun.

TBF it's been a long time since we've had a natural born leader (Sami) at the club and although I've never really rated Gerrard as one he's still the only one who comes close.

Gerrard's not a natural leader?

That has to be the most idiotic comment I've heard pal.

Totally agree. Looks like somebody here is really pitching to take over from Gerard and fast, both as a player and captain. The CV needs to be sent to BR.

Way too quiet for a leader 'pal' ,any idiot can see that.

Stevie G does has a few seasons in him yet.
But not sure if anyone has the experience at LFC to take the arm band, seeing as we keep changing our players all the time.