RvP is the first proper captain we have had for some time - probably since Adams. All the others who have been made captain since Adams have not struck me as leader types. Henry and Gallas I don't think I would have ever considered making them captain. Cesc was promising but I think he was not hard enough to make the players follow. RvP does seem more of a tough player.
When he goes to Barca If he leaves, I think Verm is the next natural captain with perhaps Wilshere as vice.
(btw who is vice atm?

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