There was a fair amount of speculation a few weeks ago about who would be our vice captain following the departures of Lamps and Cech in consecutive seasons, and many concluded that Cahill had been given the honor based off our clubs wikipedia page.

 

According to the Chelsea site however, Ivanovic is our new vice captain. Giving our #2 the #2 was my preference and from what i've seen he is a strong, vocal character on the pitch. He is also the captain of his national team (Serbia), so he has plenty of experience.

 

That being said, JT never misses a minute of league action anyway so we're unlikely to be seeing him wearing the armband much.

 

Either way, congrats Brana.

 

http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2015/07/ivanovic--happy-and-proud.html

Edited July 28, 201510 yr by Jonty

Well deserved, hoping for another great season from the Serb, we will need him.

Edited July 28, 201510 yr by Sloth

He deserves it and was the obvious choice

blatant. for anyone suggesting we move azpi right and play whatever new LB we sign, this surely puts that notion to bed.

brana plays if fit.

Good choice as long as he keeps his temper in check

Man-Bear-Pig fully deserves it. 

 

Just reward for his loyal service and outstanding performances on the pitch. 

Good management from Jose.

 

Isn't his contract up soon?

Well deserved, a warrior is our Ivan

Good management from Jose.

 

Isn't his contract up soon?

 

According to transfermarkt it expires at the end of this coming season, yes.

 

Surely a new one in the works soon.

According to transfermarkt it expires at the end of this coming season, yes.

 

Surely a new one in the works soon.

 

Wasn't it you who used to have Cahill as your avatar and the words "captain elect" above it?

Seeing as Ivanovic is a crucial first team player. He didn't feature much in the early Capital One Cup games last season.

Our back 4 for the cup games was usually:

Luis - Cahill - Zouma - Azpiliceuta

Wonder who will captain us for those games should the back 4 remain the same (New LB for Luis)

It probably would be Cahill.

Seeing as Ivanovic is a crucial first team player. He didn't feature much in the early Capital One Cup games last season.

Our back 4 for the cup games was usually:

Luis - Cahill - Zouma - Azpiliceuta

Wonder who will captain us for those games should the back 4 remain the same (New LB for Luis)

It probably would be Cahill.

 

Mikel. 

 

I did not know that.

Ivanovic: I am 'really so happy' and 'very proud' to be the vice-captain of Chelsea

 

Wasn't it you who used to have Cahill as your avatar and the words "captain elect" above it?

 

Well, you've got me there.

Happy for the bloke, been one of our ever presents in the last 5/6 years and scored some absolutely crucial goals in our history. Was either him or Cahill in all probability

Well deserved! Great example on and off the pitch.

Ivan is a beast, Cahill is british pedigree. I think Chelsea made the right choice.

Definitely deserved. I'm a huge fan of our whole back four, but Brana has had a brilliant season and is a good character.