Captain

[Willard]

Who took over from Brede as captain today? I was too busy setting fire to myself to notice who he handed the armband to.

Presumably he'll be skipper while Brede is suspended?

[farfouille]

Berbatov did.

[Willard]

Thanks.

I thought it was DB judging by the way he was behaving, taking to the ref etc.

Good

[DiegoFulham]

Berbatov did.

Yeah he did, surprised that Aaron Hughes didn't...

[Rhys Lightning 63]

Berbatov got it, which surprised me because, Aaron was vice-captain under Danny Murphy, so surely he should have got the armband straight away when Danny left, leaving Brede to be vice-captain

[H3Matt]

Yeah I didn't see who it was during the game, only found out when I looked at a picture showing during Jol's interview and Berbatov was wearing the armband.
He's a great captain, no offense to Hughes but I hope to see Berbatov with the armband during Breder's suspension.

[Me-ate-Live, innit??]

Berbatov did.

Yeah he did, surprised that Aaron Hughes didn't...

Jezzz Aaron had enough to deal with  :022:

[JackyFulham90]

Berbatov is the player everyone seems to look up too, he was encouraging players he looked a decent leader out there on a tough day for us

[A Humble Man]

Berbatov took the badge with pride and was so disappointed at what was or what was not going on around him and the result.

[Bassey the warrior]

If Diarra's fit he should take over.

[Fulham Far East]

Berba did a great job, he was in control and took on the ref etc etc

[mikeyffc28]

The end result wasn't ideal, but Berba seemed to be communicating well with the other players and with him taking the lead this may have been why the team continued to attack even when down to 10 men as he was dictating how he wanted things to be done.  I personally feel Brede has struggled this season with the added responsibility of the armband and think this is taking him away from focussing on what has previously been a solid partnership with Hughes.  I may get battered for this  proposal, but what about Sidders for the armband - he is more vocal and several times I have seen him shouting at the players around him to get them to focus or spark them up a bit, kind of like Danny did.

[King_Crud]

Sidders is not a leader though

[mikeyffc28]

Sidders is not a leader though

My point is that I feel we need someone that communicates more with the rest of the team, I know Sidders isn't a leader, but that is the problem - what choices do we have as the players that appear strong leaders are not the best communicators in the team. 

[Bryanthebroom]

Berba for me, after his captain's performance against Sunderland I'd like to see how he handles a whole game with the armband. Only worry is that I don't want there to be too much weight on the Bulgarian's shoulders. He's been top drawer for us so far and don't want anything to interfere with that.

[sunburywhite]

I would let Berba have a run with it for the three games

If it doesn't badly affect him or the team then carry on with it

[CH FFC]

I am not so sure that it matters all that much.  The armband is just that, an armband. 
There definitely needs to be a leader, and Berbatov has been doing that when he plays.  Sidwell does it a bit as well, as does Riise, and Diarra.
Which I feel is a good thing seeing that we have a number of people that communicate to their teammates.  To me Brede is a little to introverse to be a good leader, I do not think it effects his game.  You do not see him barking orders or speaking to the ref, or dictating the pace of the game, or....well...leading.
Berbatov, Riise, Sidwell, Duff, Diarra, and even Schwarzer have seemed to be more vocal, which is needed in a captain.

I also think it really matters how people are perceived in practice, who has the players respect, and who do they really listen to?

[fulhamben]

i was suprised with berba, he had a little push and shove at one stage and i though here we go, but he was very calm and had quite a long conversation with the ref. really thought he was going to lose but he didnt. so yes id give berba the band whikst brede is out

[King_Crud]

i was suprised with berba, he had a little push and shove at one stage and i though here we go, but he was very calm and had quite a long conversation with the ref. really thought he was going to lose but he didnt. so yes id give berba the band whikst brede is out

the ref was pointing at his armband and saying to him "you're wearing the armband, i don't think you should be pushing opposition players about" i think

[Willard]

Mind you, he did push Cattermole which should be allowed!