James Milner was today appointed Liverpool’s vice-captain, but many fans felt Martin Skrtel, who’s been here since 2007, was unfairly overlooked.
Supporters have wished summer signing Milner, who is of course yet to play a proper game for the club, all the best – but some feel the long-serving Slovakian has been hard done by.
Read the varied reaction below.
Should it have gone to Milner or Skrtel?
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James Milner announced as Liverpool’s new vice-captain
Milner as Liverpool VC is the right choice. Other candidates Sakho, Lallana aren’t confirmed starters. Skrtel isn’t a leader
— El Cerebro (@tuale_CA) August 7, 2015
Congratulations James Milner on Vice Captain job.
— Paul (@shacky9) August 7, 2015
But no. Thankfully it was James Milner is our new Vice Captain…and Joe Allen is out for 4 weeks. Normality restored.
— showmethemoney (@smtm_LFC) August 7, 2015
James Milner is VC?! What… That’s a poke in the eye for Martin Skrtel
— Susil Pallikadavath (@Zoos_) August 7, 2015
Find it completely baffling. Martin Škrtel has been at the club for almost 8 years & is shunned for Milner as the back-up captain. Very odd.
— Dahir Bannoní (@dbotan7) August 7, 2015
@Lalaboiy fair shout for Skrtel. But Lallana couldn’t hold a starting spot last season. Milner looks like he’ll have a more important role
— Blackjack (@TundeOS) August 7, 2015
Find it quite disrespectful that Rodgers has chosen Milner over Skrtel (who has been at the club for years) for vice captain
— Elliott Young (@ElliottYoung98) August 7, 2015
From Gerrard anf Carragher to Henderson and Milner
— Jonny (@ImNotMiserable) August 7, 2015
Congratulations to James Milner on being named the #LFC Vice-Captain for the 2015-16 campaign. Solid choice by the boss with this one. #YNWA
— Michael Langan (@Mike_Langan22) August 7, 2015
Milner’s Liverpool’s vice-captain this season. Always thought that he was going to pick Skrtel.
— Segun A. (@Banty106) August 7, 2015
Forza Jimmy Milner #LFC
— Ciaran Walsh (@CiaranWalsh2) August 7, 2015
I am quite happy for #Milner to be #LFC‘s new VC. Him and Hendo will make a good midfield combo! #YNWA
— The Firmino Role (@thefirminorole1) August 7, 2015
Personally I would’ve gone for skrtel as vice captain but I’m sure Milner will do a good job..Now bring on the potters #COYR
— GaffarLFC (@AGaffar72) August 7, 2015
I like Milner but why is he vice captain?? #LFC
— Andy (@Andyriley88) August 7, 2015
Sakho was my choice for Vice Captain but happy with Milner. Can’t wait for Sunday #LFC
— Wez (@SeanWeston619) August 7, 2015
Great choice of Milner for #VC not just an outstanding professional but a genuine talent who can lead from the front and win you a game #LFC
— Martinho Crosbuski (@martincros95) August 7, 2015
Milner vice captain? Would be Skrtel if it was my decision but congrats Milner
— James Bird (@FinallyBirdy) August 7, 2015