Wenger wise to appoint Fabregas (0)
- 24 Nov 08, 01:56 PM
Arsene Wenger's theory on captaincy is that the era of a single team leader has gone - an out-moded figure made extinct by the demands of the modern game.
I was at the Emirates to hear Wenger outline his beliefs after Arsenal's outstanding win against Manchester United fended off those who felt his side lacked leadership.
This is what he said: "I don't agree any more with people who say you need a leader. Football is so quick that you need shared leadership. The time when centre-backs could just talk is over because the game is too quick."
I disagreed with him then - and maybe Wenger himself is having second thoughts after appointing Cesc Fabregas as captain in place of William Gallas.
