Villa Captain and leader 2021/22 onwards

[mike]

It so obviously should be Mings that I think it would be seen as a snub if it wasn't him.

I agree with this. In fairness, even putting aside his treachery, Mings is a better leader and role model than Ratboy ever was. Who would you rather your child modelled themselves on, the one who broke Covid rules and smashed his car up or the one that challenged the monkey chants playing for England and stood up to Pritti Patel?

[RamboandBruno]

It so obviously should be Mings that I think it would be seen as a snub if it wasn't him.

I agree with this. In fairness, even putting aside his treachery, Mings is a better leader and role model than Ratboy ever was. Who would you rather your child modelled themselves on, the one who broke Covid rules and smashed his car up or the one that challenged the monkey chants playing for England and stood up to Pritti Patel?

Exactly, well put. Mings obvious choice for me.

[brian green]

Tyrone ticks all the boxes bar one and is head and shoulders the best choice.  However, the box that still needs to be ticked is Steel.  Does he have the flint hardness of character of a Johnny Dixon, a Vic Crowe or a Denis Mortimer?  We have seen his caring side, his human side, his intelligent side.  Does he have a ruthless side?  We shall find out pretty soon.

[DrGonzo]

He's a leader on and off of the field, he speaks intelligently and isn't afraid to ruffle feathers.  He's a big fella and organises well.  I always feel a CB is a better choice than a keeper as they are more involved in play... got to be Tyrone. 

[Damo70]

Definitely Mings. A leader on and off the pitch. Plus I wouldn't want to be the one to tell him if the captaincy went to anyone else 

[Footy-Vill]

Following up my own enquiries on who captained Vs Salernitana
 Birmingham press said Konsa
"Appeared to captain the side this afternoon after taking pre-match duties with officials"
Konsa picked ahead of Mings
Now Konsa played 61minutes who took on there after.
Can anyone say who was official captains?

I wouldn't be surprised if Smith is going to do to rotation captains if he doesn't just do Mings

[Brend'Watkins]

it doesn't matter who is picked as captain as Mings will still be captain.

[DrGonzo]

Smith doesn't rotate the squad, why would he do so with the armband?

[Footy-Vill]

I feel it was now necessary to have included Ezri Konsa in the captain poll!
Sorry Ez. Overlooked by England Overlooked on the captain poll!

[Risso]

I really hope he doesn't rotate captains. It smacks of wanting to be everybody's mate, like a weak supply teacher.

[danno]

Or it demonstrates that in the grand scheme of things it doesn’t really matter and that seeking some Bobby Moore Bryan Robson captain marvel figure, is immature Roy Race fantasy football toss.

I’d still give it Mings.

[sirlordbaltimore]

Can't decide between McGinn and Mings, the former has been here longer and seems a natural get it up ya lead by example in the middle of the park though for me.

[Risso]

Can't decide between McGinn and Mings, the former has been here longer and seems a natural get it up ya lead by example in the middle of the park though for me.

If we sign a proper DM, McGinn might not be a nailed on starter though.

[VILLA MOLE]

i love mcginn , talking on talksport , he just makes me smile .  a naughty school boy type ,  but heart of gold

[LukeJames]

If anybody is still undecided, have a watch of the 15 minute interview with Tyrone that the club have put up on social media. I genuinly don't think Dean will have an easier decision to make while he's at the club.