BEST ARSENAL CAPTAIN

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BEST ARSENAL CAPTAIN

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since big willys walkabout last weekend got me thinking about past captains and would they have done the same,, cant picture mclintock or adams doing it can you,,

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Post by U.F.G Anfield '89 »

Tony Adams, no question about it.

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Post by Cus Geezer »

I'd have to say Adams because he was the captain for the vast majority of my footy watching years.

In fact is he our longest serving skipper?

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Post by Rob »

Joe Mercer is the correct answer.

Having lost the - I think - 1952 Cup Final to Newcastle when we were down to 10 men(some things never change) for most of the game as no subs were then allowed and their goal had gone over the dead ball line before it was crossed, Joe said afterwards:-

" I always though the greatest honour in football was to Captain England. In fact it was to Captain Arsenal today!"

But - yes TA6 is the one who I would want right now.

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Post by Number 5 »

Adams would have walked up to the ref and called him a cheat just like he did back in 89 to Ellery, excpet these days he'd have been sent off and pick up an additional ban.

Kenny Sansom was very much a follow me over the trenches type Captain along with Tone, but for sheer pride and enthusiam it would take someone special to top Wrighty when he was given the armband against Everton in 96/97 season, the guy couldn't stop smiling, his chest stuck out proud and when he scored the winner his celebration pointing to the armband was unforgetable.

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Post by REB »

we have been so lucky down the years in that we have always had a strong minded captain,, i like gallas and love his will to win but he aint no tony adams thats for sure

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Jens Lehmann

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Post by RossieGooner »

Has to be Big Tone......... leader through and through.

The sight of him firstly hammering the ball home in the 4-0'ing of Everton and then his arms out celebration has to be one of the most fantastic sporting moments i have ever seen on telly. I felt 10 feet tall as a proud Gooner watching it.
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Post by Cus Geezer »

Rob wrote:Joe Mercer is the correct answer.

Having lost the - I think - 1952 Cup Final to Newcastle when we were down to 10 men(some things never change) for most of the game as no subs were then allowed and their goal had gone over the dead ball line before it was crossed, Joe said afterwards:-

" I always though the greatest honour in football was to Captain England. In fact it was to Captain Arsenal today!"

But - yes TA6 is the one who I would want right now.
Mercer was the longest serving captain?

You sure?

Adams was captain for 14 years, Mercer came to Arsenal quite late in his career and would have no way been there for 14 years.

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Post by RocastleRock »

Has to be Big Tone.. I have his video.. CAPTAIN FANTASTIC. anyone else got that??

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Post by RossieGooner »

RocastleRock wrote:Has to be Big Tone.. I have his video.. CAPTAIN FANTASTIC. anyone else got that??
Now u mention it Rocastle, Mick McCarthy had a video/book called Captain Fantastic too .... i know which one i'll be buying ..... irishman or not .....

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Post by tenementfunster5 »

TA6 has to be right up there but i also think Paddy was class. He was everything a skipper needed to be. Strong, physical, an athlete, he commanded respect, led by example and was truely world class.

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Post by Red Gunner »

tenementfunster5 wrote:TA6 has to be right up there but i also think Paddy was class. He was everything a skipper needed to be. Strong, physical, an athlete, he commanded respect, led by example and was truely world class.


Sorry again...........sorry...... How do i delete?????
Where the hell are the moderators when you need them? They can/should delete repeat posts. IHH should reminded about his responsibilities :lol:

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Post by I Hate Hleb »

Don't panic ladies!! :roll: I had another bottle of champagne to open first. 8) Additional posts deleted within 45 minutes. Now that's what I call good service!! 8) :lol: :wink:

(Tip: When you see the error or debug message, rather than send the message again, go to the Home button and back to the forum to see if your post has in fact gone through.) :lol: :wink:

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Post by tenementfunster5 »

Cheers Hlebby that was swift work.

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