Aberdeen legend Willie Miller says Hamilton's Lewis Ferguson has all of the traits to grow to be the Dons' new captain - however hypothesis over his future may hinder him.
Former Celtic captain Scott Brown left his position as Pittodrie skipper this week to give attention to potential teaching alternatives.
It leaves the armband at Aberdeen free and some names have been talked about for the position.
Ross McCrorie is tied up long-term with supervisor Jim Goodwin whereas stalwart Andy Considine is one other candidate. However Ferguson has additionally been talked about.
The midfielder from Hamilton has been strongly linked with strikes away from the Dons - handing in a switch request final summer season - however Miller reckons he has the important thing traits.
He advised Sportsound: "I feel you want it to be an outfield participant and doubtless both a deep-lying midfielder or defender. Who's going to be the subsequent one? I do not know.
"I do not know the place Andrew Considine is in his restoration. He must be fairly near coming again. He's a possible candidate.
"Lewis Ferguson, for me, exhibits the qualities of being a captain however there's a lot hypothesis round Lewis, whether or not he'll keep on the membership, whether or not he isn't. It isn't a straightforward one."
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