BEST ARSENAL CAPTAIN

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That's exactly what the girlfriend said - although I don't think it was meant as a compliment!! :oops: :oops: :roll: :wink: :lol: :wink:
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Tony Admas would have to be the best captain in the history of the club, wasnt he the youngest Arsenal captain ever?
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Surprised no one's mentioned Henry. :lol:
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rebel gooner wrote: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,,

Yes Big Tone was are greatest ever captain.But i think Gallas has been a terrific leader this season.
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Post by Rob »

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.

The question asked 'The Best '- Gus. Joe was only Captain for anout 3 years - I think !!

TA6 is the one I'd want back right now ;but Joe was -and still is -highly respected across the football world.
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I Hate Hleb wrote:That's exactly what the girlfriend said - although I don't think it was meant as a compliment!! :oops: :oops: :roll: :wink: :lol: :wink:

Wot no Caps lock. :shock: :shock: :shock:

Definitely TA6 for me. Legend 8) 8)
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donaldo wrote:
rebel gooner wrote: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,,

Yes Big Tone was are greatest ever captain.But i think Gallas has been a terrific leader this season.
TA is certainly the best captain we've had in the last 30 years. And yes, Birmingham aside, Gallas has done a good job as captain this season (to my surprise), but that's in the context of us not having many dominant, leading personalities these days.

Set against the likes of Pat Rice, David O'Leary, Kenny Sansom, Viv Anderson, Steve Williams, Stewart Robson, Kevin Richardson, Lee Dixon, Steve Bould, Martin Keown, David Platt, Patrick Vieira and even David Seaman (not all of whom were club captain of course), Gallas looks a pretty ordinary leader to me.
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26may1989 wrote:
donaldo wrote:
rebel gooner wrote: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,,

Yes Big Tone was are greatest ever captain.But i think Gallas has been a terrific leader this season.
TA is certainly the best captain we've had in the last 30 years. And yes, Birmingham aside, Gallas has done a good job as captain this season (to my surprise), but that's in the context of us not having many dominant, leading personalities these days.

Set against the likes of Pat Rice, David O'Leary, Kenny Sansom, Viv Anderson, Steve Williams, Stewart Robson, Kevin Richardson, Lee Dixon, Steve Bould, Martin Keown, David Platt, Patrick Vieira and even David Seaman (not all of whom were club captain of course), Gallas looks a pretty ordinary leader to me.

David Platt? Dont make me laugh, same goes for the likes of Viv Anderson - hardly Arsenal men are they?

For me it is Tony Adams because he was the main man while I was growing up. My Dad always puts Frank McLintock in front of TA.
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Post by stats »

Tony for me but i have to give alot of cerdit out to Paddy who became captain afterwards & what a fine job he done
Wenger has made the right choice & willy is just a captain who feels what other players may do he'll take the blame like any good captain would do
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Post by I Hate Hleb »

1st - FRANK McLINTOCK

2nd - TONY ADAMS

3rd - PAT RICE/VIEIRA
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Adams for me as he was captain 2001/02 season when i got the most drunk ive ever been at 16! Quality!
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Post by gooner_4_Life 1991 »

my top three in my 17 year life are:

1st: Tony

2nd:Paddy V

3rd:Mr G
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Tony Adams by a country mile, well in my life time anyway.

even though i thought Paddy was an excellent captain. it improved his game.

Tony Adams!!!!!!!
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Read what Ton says in his book about Franky M- that sways it for me :idea:
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Tony Adams.

Went through a lot of trouble in his personal life, got abuse from opposition fans, but never let the Arsenal down.

Captain for ages, won tons of trophies, leader by example and by vocal encouragement, tough as old boots, good sense of humour.

Mr Arsenal.
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