Greg Docherty has been named as Charlton Athletic's new club captain.
The 27-year-old midfielder, who has worn the armband for the Addicks during pre-season, joined the club this summer following a successful four-year spell with Hull City.
Docherty said: “It’s a huge honour - I think that goes without saying. To be tasked with being the captain of this club in the stage we’re at and where we want to get to, it’s a real, real privilege. It’s a real proud moment for me personally and also for my family as well.”
Manager Nathan Jones added: “Greg was one that we earmarked, in terms of bringing him in, for his leadership qualities, how driven he is, how he trains and how he acts. It’s really important to have those players in the building and we feel Greg ticks the boxes of what we want here as captain.
“We always want to add leaders to the group and I think we’ve done that. There’s ones who are quite vocal in what they do and then others that lead by example.”
Meanwhile, Lloyd Jones has been appointed vice-captain.
“I signed Lloyd at Luton believing there were those leadership qualities,” explained the gaffer. “Lloyd's showing real maturity, he’s a great lad to have around the place and he has all the tools to be a top centre-half.”
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