One of the worst things you can ever do, in any walk of life, is to go back on your word.
Whether it is a promise or a guarantee, it should be respected and upheld.
Fabio Capello has fallen foul of this scenario in his decision to seemingly hand the England captaincy back to John Terry.
Terry undoubtedly tarnished the tag of a professional footballer with his well-publicised misdemeanours last year. He is not alone though, and it would seem there are few members of the England party who can admit to being free from the shackles of such bad reputations.
Nevertheless, the original decision to relieve him of his leadership duties was the right one. He is not an example to set to younger players who look on in awe of the national captain. Capello got something right (for a change) when he insisted that Terry would not be made captain under the remainder of the Italian’s stewardship.
However, with Ferdinand’s recurring injuries and question marks over potential deputies, it seems Capello is inclined to return to Terry. If he does indeed give JT the armband back it would be sending out the completely wrong message.
It would be saying that, despite behaving inappropriately off the pitch, other players are more than welcome to reap the rewards after committing such offences.
Other more favourable candidates will be announced and considered but if Terry gets the nod, then we can all consign the Italian manager’s spell in charge of the England team as a complete non-starter. After the World Cup debacle, this would take the absolute biscuit.
And it would strengthen furthermore the belief that someone new is needed to revamp the national team – and soon.
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