Source: Daily_Mail
Toure is handed the Manchester City captaincy after impressing Hughes
Manchester City defender Kolo Toure has been made captain at Eastlands on a permanent basis following Richard Dunne's switch to Aston Villa.
The Ivory Coast international was handed the captain's armband against Crystal Palace and Portsmouth but will now continue in the role after impressing City boss Mark Hughes.
The City boss said: 'Kolo has taken the armband in the last couple of games and I am very comfortable with that.
'He has all the attributes that you need from a good captain. He has great enthusiasm for the game, he's vocal in the dressing room before, during and after games and he wants to drive the club forward.We're lucky to have a lot of leaders in our squad.'
Hughes has also tipped Stephen Ireland as a future City skipper who made the shortlist in the wake of Dunne's exit after showing leadership qualities in pre-season.
The City boss confirmed the midfielder will act as a short-term replacement for Toure when he heads off to Angola for the Africa Cup of Nations in January.
Stephen Ireland
Captain for the future: Stephen Ireland (right) has shown leadership qualties
'Stevie really enjoyed having the armband back in pre-season and I am sure in future he will be a Manchester City captain.
'It is pleasing that we have so many characters and personalities in the group, all of whom could have taken the role.'
