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In November, I named Cristian Romero as our most important player.<\/a> I argued that, despite his temperament, he is a player in control.<\/p>\n Following his reckless display against Manchester United<\/a> on Saturday, I am now questioning my previous appraisal of our captain.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Added to his on-field misdemeanours, Romero has also been very vocal on social media<\/a> this season, strongly criticising the club.<\/p>\n While many fans have found this refreshing and, in some cases, quite entertaining, is it really the behaviour we require from our captain?<\/p>\n It is much easier to lead when things are going well, but what about when you are on the cusp of a relegation battle?<\/p>\n Now, more than ever, we need a leader we can rely on.<\/p>\n This is not the time for Romero to play by his own rules, no matter how passionate he may be.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Perhaps more concerning than Romero’s most recent red card, was Thomas Frank’s lack of knowledge on his captain’s overall discipline.<\/p>\n Given that Frank was unaware Romero has the most red cards of any player in the period since he joined Spurs, it feels fair to question how informed his decision-making has been in general.<\/p>\n Nevertheless, the Tottenham head coach is adamant Romero will reclaim the armband when he returns from his four-game suspension.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n So, for that period, with James Maddison still sidelined through injury, captaincy will be handed over to our other vice-captain, Micky van de Ven.<\/p>\n Will the Dutchman use this as an opportunity to stake his claim for the position on a more permanent basis, or will he happily relinquish the responsibility once Romero returns?<\/p>\n Either way, I just hope someone can bring some much-needed composure to a team that is unravelling.<\/p>\n Find more from Ali Speechly at Women Of The Lane<\/a> and on Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1770742690_66_.gif\"\/)