he was an amazing central midfield player and id argue the main reason the 17/18 team was able to play 5 attacking players and get 100 points.
but he should have been let go last season as he has been useless this year. he was rubbish at centre back 2 years ago and things have deteriorated. the other options of a youth player at centre back would have (only in my view of course) been a much better idea
the defence is on the back foot, full backs playing conservatively and they are not comfortable as a unit. we could well have conceded 4 or 5 today.
as to my respect and language this is an internet football forum for chrissake. put your nappies on.