I for one certainly did not expect or demand anything more from Franca than he provided, and have no reason to think that he can't develop. I of course hope that he becomes a match winning player in time, just as I hope Rak-Sahki does.

In both cases it would be highly unusual if such young attacking players were instantly effective - the key is to be of some use, enough to get more game time, and then build up bit at a time.

My observations on Franca were simply that I didn't think he was obviously useful enough to get more minutes soon (I think the team carried him), and that he was unusual in that whereas Rak-Sahki might have limited effect on a premier league game when he plays, I can at least see that he is trying to do things that would work if he could just do them a bit better and quicker. .The things Franca was trying to do didn't make any sense to me

Of course give him time, and of course don't base ultimate judgement on his limited time so far. At the same time, I won't be sitting there thinking Roy should pick him more, or drop Ayew or Schlupp for him, or think that there is no need to get a wide attacking player on loan for the second half of the season if we can.