Captaincy not on the cards for Gunnarsson

Coventry City player Aron Einar Gunnarsson has removed himself as a potential candidate to take up the armband after Scott Dann’s departure to Birmingham.

The armband is up for grabs at the Ricoh Arena, however Chris Coleman is refusing to name the defender’s successor until later in pre-season.

Forward Clinton Morrison is one of the frontrunners for the position, but Iceland international Gunnarsson, last season’s player of the year, has insisted that he does not want the role, for the time being at least.

The 20-year-old told the Coventry Telegraph: “I am not sure if I could handle the armband if I was asked because I am only young. I know Scott was only 21 or 22 but it is not for me. Not yet.”

Gunnarsson, who is known for his long throws, is also keen to pen an improved contract with the Sky Blues which was earmarked following his impressive displays last season.

He added: “I hope as soon as possible the management and chairman will sort us out because we did well and there are teams after us, so we deserve an upgrade on our contracts.”

“Nothing has happened yet and I haven’t been offered anything, I am sat here waiting to sign. But I hope they will come with an offer soon because I am happy to sign an extension of my contract. I am really happy here.”