Geremi given Toon armband

[kennethlindheim]

Newcastle midfielder Geremi wants to captain the side on a full-time basis after leading them out against Sampdoria.

The Cameroon international played in central midfield in the absence of the injured Joey Barton as the Toon won 1-0 and he says he wants the skipper's armband.

"It is a huge honour to captain a big club like Newcastle United, even for just one game," he told the Evening Chronicle.

"Of course I would like the job on a full-time basis and I feel I have the qualities to do that.

"It is important as a captain to lead the team inside and outside the dressing room and on and off the field.

"It is a full-time position and you have to take responsibility in all areas. I have done it for my country and I could do it here.

"It wouldn't be a big problem for me to do the job as captain. But the decision will be the manager's decision and his alone."

Michael Owen has already expressed interest in the job, while Barton could certainly be a candidate on his return from injury.

Previous skipper Scott Parker has departed for West Ham.

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Seems an odd choice to me.

[Mighty T.A.L.]

Shay Given earn to be captain.

[KyKy]

I agree, Shay deserves it more than anyone else at the club but I don't think a Goalkeeper as Captain is a good thing. Geremi isn't a bad choice but I have a feeling Owen will get it as a way of trying to keep him at the club and to show he is important.