The New Captain

Casemiro is the best candidate, Bruno is a bit fannyish.

Originally Posted by armchair

I think Bruno is the de facto captain but his personal collapse v liverpool would rule him out if we had any other contenders.

It would be Shaw if we were going on seniority but he's not immune from the odd meltdown as well - also in that game for starters.

Bruno is the only realistic candidate. If Cas had been around a bit longer... and didn't keep missing games...

I forgave bruno for the liverpool game but have not forgot.

I think he's a great character but he has some major defects that he needs to work on.

Martinez by a mile. No nonsense.

I think Martinez may be a better choice as the captaincy weighs on bruno.

Varane would be worth a shout if he played more games.

Varane seems really quiet....

I’m a Martinez guy myself but I feel like not giving it to Bruno after he wore it all last season might have a negative effect on his mentality/confidence.

That said he’s an utter machine and may well handle it fine.

Martinez as captain with Bruno as VC?

Originally Posted by armchair

Varane would be worth a shout if he played more games.

Especially mind ones

Don't think there's much of a decision to make, given Fernandes was captain for most of the season.

Antony in with an outside shout?

Martinez

Originally Posted by NedKelly

Bruno captain - Martinez as VC

This.

Martinez will eventually be skipper.

I always prefer a defensive player as captain.

Not conceding goals is the mainstay.

Will obviously be Casemiro.

Originally Posted by Sapien

Will obviously be Casemiro.

I think Casemiro is great but not sure I like the idea of him being captain. Almost too reckless at times.

I think Martinez is the best choice. Bruno is the captain. He doesn't need an armband.

Originally Posted by Sapien

Will obviously be Casemiro.

I'd choose Casemiro but not sure what his English is like. He could just point and bark i suppose.

Originally Posted by Sapien

Will obviously be Casemiro.

Would probably help him avoid a red card when it’s a 50/50 call. Big fan of Bruno but just can’t abide the thought of such a whiny fanny getting the armband

Confirmed as Shaw.

Surprised at that, but think he’ll be fine.

Originally Posted by poppy

Confirmed as Shaw.

Surprised at that, but think he’ll be fine.