Some supporters have suggested the captain should always be a player that plays week in, week out while others suggest the captain should be homegrown or have roots with the club.
Others suggest that the best leader or the player who has the most respect in the dressing room should captain the squad.
In today’s Claret and Hugh poll we ask who you think should captain the Hammers this season if Mark Noble doesn’t get a regular start.
Who should captain West Ham this season?