March already?

Spring has, well you know and I've not mentioned anything since Christmas. Shocker. Mind you the football has been in recess for most of Jan Feb except UK which proves that it is still a man's game there ... well almost and certainly more so than the rest of Europe where they need a rest cos of the cold all together now awwww.
 This week I'm moved to write not only because the Champions league is up and running again but the debacle if that is indeed what it is over the England Captaincy too. Well that and going on record as saying Rooney's goal the other week was one of the games greatest and ranks alongside Mark Hughes' goal in that FA Cup game as one of the best of all time. That and Rooney for all his faults played magnificently against O.M. alongside Chicharito top drawer. I must remind you that before the season started I said Real Madrid would win the Copa del Rey and they are in the final against Barca so on course for my one prediction. I still believe Real and Chelsea will meet in the final of the CL. It may seem unlikely but Barca's run of easy teams in the Copa and now in the CL quarter final must come to an end eventually? I think both Chelsea (against Man U) and Real (Tottenham) are the two pick draws both are fairly evenly matched no matter what the Spanish think of Real Harry hasdone good with Spurs and will give a good account. In fairness I don't mind them winning but I'd like to see that Real / Chelsea final.
As for the new England Captain? Well for me the fuss is about nothing. If Terry lost it because of his 'dalliance' (alleged) then Ferdinand should never have got it for his forgetting (alleged) to take his drug test and Gerrard for his punch up in that bar. As far as the role is concerned as I mentioned her ebefore a total retread of the England team was needed and looks like not happening. I would give Rooney the Captains band it might ensure he keeps his temper like it did with Beckham and there is no doubting his loyalty to the shirt. Terry although seemingly back to some form with Chelsea is not now fast enough at international level and becoming a liability. We need new leadership with youth and invention not the same old pass it back to John then to Lamps, back to John etc etc a bit like they do for Chelsea except leave Fernando out incase he scores too many. Immediately he's reinstated the papers run interviews where he is saying it should never have happened whether he did or not I bet he's thinking it and to be honest as an England fan I'm tired of these player self promoting when for England it should be 'expenses' only no pay and for the love of the country. I know it'll never happen.