i've been posting here for 20 years and not a pre-season goes by when it's not said "this is the best squad we've had in years" and then the subsequent season we finish 6th from bottom or something.
but anyway, this is the best squad we've had in years!
i liked him, despite the lack of end product. the attitude of WANTING to take players on is actually quite rare in football, and he had it. but his final ball/shot was what was the problem. good luck emak, he will find his level and do well.
i too hope we move beyond "he's great because he runs all game" attitude that i think holds us back. When i was very young we were actually more well known (80s, early 90s) as a good footballing side who does well nurturing youth. The really good players don't need to spend the whole game...