If nothing else, perhaps it might be worth keeping an eye on VVD. Watch not only how he Marshall’s his defence, but also how he organises the midfield. He talks continuously throughout, like a true captain should. Not the fastest nor a flair player, but everything done proficiently and with purpose.
Considering he’s still only 26, you can see why the RS overstepped the Mark to get him.
Having a decent manager’s one thing, but a leader on the field is priceless, especially in this current climate.
We could do worse than offering the sky’s the limit for him in January.