What a day for the young man taking over the reigns at Arsenal Football Club. What a day for us, and collectively what a momentous day for Arsenal Football Club.
Francesc Fabregas - the captain of Arsenal Football Club, and who among us could say that we couldn't see that coming.
Announcing the new captain Arsene said:
“Gallas will play against Kyiv. But he will not captain the team, it will be Cesc Fabregas"
"This is a permanent thing. But I don’t think I especially have to explain why. I have given you information but I do not have to explain to you why I make these decisions.
“This subject is now closed. You have to respect a little bit of the team’s privacy.”
Sure, I was all for Kolo Toure trying the armband on for size first before handing it over to the young Spaniard. But really, given more thought and having read Arseblogger's piece today and Amy Lawrence in the Times, I must admit that without a shadow of a doubt, we could not at this point of time find a better man for the job of cappy at Arsenal Football Club.
I don't think we had a true leader for large portions of time after Tony Adams barring the last No. 4 of course. There may have been big characters, but not the men most suited to lead a team on the pitch. And certainly, the last incumbent at the post, Gallas just didn't cut it at all.
He wasn't Arsenal through and through; Cesc on the other hand is. He was ushered in to the ways of a Gunner. The tradition, the culture and the legacy. He lives and breathes Arsenal, much the same way we do, and it's such a delight to see him at the helm.
It's proud day for all of us associated with the Club. We've all seen the boy blossom into a man, and how. Seen him as a 17 year old. Seen him step up to those big Vieira boots. Seen him put in vital performances, notably against Juventus and Milan last year and what about that goal against Spurs last season when the chips were down.
And so many countless others. Who really can dispute that he is the real talisman once Henry departed? Who can also dispute that he didn't shoulder the responsibility of leading a young team, albeit without the armband in recent times? Who can also say with a great deal of confidence that he is not the most important player we have on the pitch?
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