... on the same wavelength. So the vocal, abrasive style of Keane perfectly mirrors the feisty, no-nonsense personality of Sir Alex Ferguson while the quieter, lead-by-example character of Vieira reflects the more intellectual approach of Arsenal's Arsene Wenger. One thing, however, is imperative. The captain has to be virtually irreplaceable. He has to be the main man, sure of his place in the side or team, secure in the knowledge that his work-rate, his commitment and his talent cannot be questioned. It is certainly the only way a captain whose preferred method is to dish out roasting's on the pitch on a regular basis can retain his authority. Footballers are quick to see the chink in any team-mate's game or any dip in his standard and a captain's words would bounce back at double speed if he let his own game drop in quality. It is a delicate, often psychologically fraught, ...

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