‘Perfect character’ Anthony Stewart named new Aberdeen captain
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Jim Goodwin believes new signing Anthony Stewart is the “perfect character” to be Aberdeen captain next season.
The 29-year-old centre-back, who arrived on a free transfer from English League One side Wycombe, will wear the armband in Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup season-opener against Peterhead at Balmoor.
Ross McCrorie has been named as vice-captain.
Boss Goodwin told REDTV: said: “Anthony is a player with a great experience, first and foremost.
“He’s played at a very good level in England obviously in the Championship and League One.
“And he’s just a perfect character for me, he ticks all the boxes in terms of his leadership qualities.
“He’s very well respected in the dressing room already, albeit he’s only been here a short period of time.
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“He’s a player that I know I can trust and will carry out the message that I want implemented on a match day.
“I think it is important to also say that we’ve got a number of leaders within the group.
“I could have probably given the armband to another four or five members of the squad.
“But Anthony is a good choice and I think he’ll enjoy that responsibility of wearing the armband and representing this great club and leading the boys into battle every weekend.”
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