Quote Originally Posted by Blue in the Face View Post
PROS

Great vision
Top level set pieces, corners, penalties etc. Worth several points over a season
Never injured. Making his wages more worthwhile
Nice guy and model pro
Settled in the squad
Fans love him
Looks cool when he scores

CONS

You have to build the team around him because of limits to his game. Hence the lopsided 4-4-2 the past year
Slow
Not a good defender
Very inconsistent and can go missing in games often
Can't dribble past players
Conservative and flat movement in most games
Doesn't take games by the scruff of the neck when things aren't going our way
Old now so re-sale value diminishing
Best post in the thread-no emotion or derogatory comments about differing views.
I believe his effectivness is without doubt diminishing and we should be looking to replace him.He has been a fantastic player for us-one of the best midfielders ever but not anymore.Regretably I agree with the OP.