1.  Several years ago the Navy eliminated the position of Chief of Naval Sailing, which had been filled by an influential Navy captain.

2.  Although weakened by injury and without influential captain, Danny Blind, Ajax completely dominated the first half.

3.  Despite the retirement of influential captain Wilmots, Waseige said he believed he was leaving the national team in a good state.

4.  Despite a series of injuries which left it without its influential captain Danny Blind, Ajax completely dominated the first half.

5.  France is without influential captain Olivier Magne, who is serving a suspension for stamping.

6.  Sunday, United will be without influential captain Roy Keane and Ronny Johnsen with knee injuries.