I'm not blind to his faults. He frustrates many because he jumps out of challenges that the rest of our midfield would relish. His shooting recently has been poor (his goal at Stamford Bridge apart) and I'll readily admit that he's far from physically brave when it comes to the rough stuff. But mentally he has a lot of courage. He's always trying to do the difficult thing rather than play the safe, non-threatening pass. He's not afraid to fail, and that takes courage.
Literally, no one works harder for our team. Even when it's not going for him he's always available for a pass - he can be quiet - but he never hides, and I admire that.
Literally, no one works harder for our team. Even when it's not going for him he's always available for a pass - he can be quiet - but he never hides, and I admire that.