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by **Ciggy** » Sat Feb 12, 2005 9:40 am

With all the praise Rafa has given Carragher these past 2 months can see him getting the captains armband whether Stevie stays or not.
Hes hailed him one of the best CD in england, a real leader and has also said if we had 11 Jamie Carraghers in the team we would win the title.
Hes not wrong there with his drive and determenation he is probably our best player so far this season.

Ive also noticed Rafa praising the other players latelty, which is rightly deserved because we are not a ONE man team, we have some great players.
Hes praised Stevie Finnan, and rightly so hes been great this season for us and as a player hes come on leaps and bounds.
Hes praised Riise, Milan, Garcia all deserved and about time the rest of the team get some limelight, instead of GERRARD all the time.
So Carra for captain next season it will be great for him it will be his biggest wish come true, and he will do a great job of it.
We love you Jamie.

JAMIE CARRAGHER has been hailed as the best centre-back in the land — less than a year after establishing himself in the heart of Liverpool’s defence.
This time last season he was seen largely as a full-back by former Kop boss Gerard Houllier.

An injury to Stephane Henchoz saw Carragher shuffled across the backline.
Now current Anfield chief Rafa Benitez has insisted the England ace is better than the rest in his position.

Benitez said: “At the moment Carra is the best centre-back. He is so consistent. He’s good in the air, quick and a great passer — the complete defender.
“When I arrived I spoke to a lot of the English coaches and they told me he could play in a lot of positions but had done very well as a central defender.

“With Josemi, John Arne Riise, Steve Finnan and Djimi Traore, we decided that was the best place for him. But he made it very easy for me because he’s done well there all the time.

“If you have good players, it is the determination which makes the difference. He has a very strong mind and always wants to win.

“That can be contagious with the effect it has on the rest — you just hope it rubs off on others.”

Carragher’s pairing with Wes Brown in a makeshift defence was one of the few bright spots of England’s woeful 0-0 draw with Holland on Wednesday.

Sven Goran Eriksson had a major headache at the back with Sol Campbell, Rio Ferdinand, John Terry and Ledley King all ruled out.

But Bootle-boy Carragher, 27, strolled through the Villa Park friendly without breaking sweat.

Benitez added: “If he carries on like that, then of course he will play more games for the national team, even though there is strong competition. I am sure Mr Eriksson knows what a good player he is.

“Sometimes you have ‘safe’ players, ones you know will always be there, are always dependable and always get 100 per cent from them.

“He has the mentality I like for my Liverpool. If you want to win titles, you don’t only need skilful players, but ones with the right attitude.

“If you had 11 like him, why wouldn’t you win things? That is the difference between players.

“Carra may play very well, OK or average but I don’t remember him having a bad game.”

by **dawson99** » Sat Feb 12, 2005 9:48 am

nice post.
im never sure about who should be a captain. As far as im concerned its just aband that is worn and the players know who is really barking the orders. Recent carling cup games may have had one captain but it would not stop JC telling his back line what to do. Id like to think that JC and SG have a god understanding of one another and are somehow working together in a kind of dual captain role. SG wears the band as he is the figure in the fore-front at the moment.

by **Ciggy** » Sat Feb 12, 2005 9:52 am

Difference between Jamie and Stevie is , Jamie doesnt give a sh#t who he upsets if the players arnt pulling there weight, he would tell them in no uncertain terms to pull there finger out.
Perfect example the abuse he gave Mike Reilly behind the scenes at anfield, he would do that on the pitch aswell, in my eyes theres no better candidate at the club, to do this job.

He plays for the shirt and for his love of Liverpool and it would be brilliant for him.

by **The_Rock** » Sat Feb 12, 2005 9:59 am

Its looks increasingly likely that carra will be our captain next season....well as long as it is not pelle

by **dawson99** » Sat Feb 12, 2005 9:59 am

i see what you mean but JC is brilliant already. id hate the extra prssure to be dextremental to his game. (like that long word?)

by **Red Macgregor** » Sat Feb 12, 2005 10:51 am

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez insists that versatile defender Jamie Carragher is the best centre half in England and becomes new prime target for Chelsea after outstanding display against Holland (Daily Mail).

by **dawson99** » Sat Feb 12, 2005 11:03 am

not a chnace. if JC joins chelski i'll eat my cat!

by **zarababe** » Sat Feb 12, 2005 11:10 am

...oops get ready to eat a cat.. Dawson.. stewed might be more edbible

We need a Captain with fire in his belly.. and able to boss the field and stir the troops when need be.. Carra maybe.. but reality is that the game tends not to have such cahracters in abundance as before..

by **LFC #1** » Sat Feb 12, 2005 11:47 am

Red Macgregor wrote:Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez insists that versatile defender Jamie Carragher is the best centre half in England and becomes new prime target for Chelsea after outstanding display against Holland (Daily Mail).

what a laod of ****** bollox, if it happens I will.......... I dunno what i will do but it won't be as extreme as eating a cat like Dawson.

by **Ciggy** » Sat Feb 12, 2005 12:05 pm

Red Macgregor wrote:Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez insists that versatile defender Jamie Carragher is the best centre half in England and becomes new prime target for Chelsea after outstanding display against Holland (Daily Mail).

And chelsea can go and ****** off :angry:

More chance of me joining them than Carra :laugh:

by **el_stinger** » Sat Feb 12, 2005 2:09 pm

Good Post,
Yet i think that Rafa has enough praise for both Stevie and Jaime to show the team that there should be no one better in the position than Jaime. He loves the club and he won't EVER think about leaving, and this will put a thought in all the players' minds that the decision to leave will result in punishment, whether it be selling the player, or dropping them down the hierarchy, this decision should be made sooner than later.

by **A.B.** » Sat Feb 12, 2005 4:17 pm

Carra to Chelsea? Hahah that's funny

by **Alonso_Rulz** » Sat Feb 12, 2005 6:22 pm

carra.. wat can we say about him.. it is his attribute and his never say die heart which really make myself proud to have such player in liverpool.. stevie is going downhill.. not in terms of skills but in terms of the fire in his eyes.. he is set to go..
i think who we really miss is alonso... miss is passing... as rafa says.. the next half of the season is better.. well by the looks of it he may only be half correct..
and one more thing.. we realli need width... the no. 11 sucks big time.. made no contribution at all..

by **hawkmoon269** » Sat Feb 12, 2005 6:41 pm

cisses_gona_get_ya wrote:He plays for the shirt and for his love of Liverpool and it would be brilliant for him.

Too few LFC players are doing this at the moment. If they did, LFC & fans wouldn't be worried about making 4th, we'd be well up the table.

by **109-1105722616** » Sat Feb 12, 2005 7:04 pm

jc should be captain, that lazy fag SG should go and p1ss off abroad for all the effort he is making. hope we get 50m for him and buy some players who put in a bit of effort

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