Correct, and also he is too slight of build and too slow to be a dominant DM, he is always behind the pace, and 9 yellows an 1 red is proof of that, by the way, surely know he has another ban for reaching 10, as the sending off was 2 yellows

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

He has 8(Eight) yellows & 1 red as per EPL Disipline table. Thankfully 2 yellows only count as a red therefore a 1 match ban,they are not included in the yellow count. If(when) he reaches 10 yellows, as you have mentioned, he will get a 2 match ban(he has until Matchday 32).

This operation, will make the 'Charge Of The Light Brigade' seem like a simple military exercise.

I think that he has done well and I like him.
He has not had a lot around him all season and to that end it is difficult to judge.
Had we had Gallacher with us then he would have been highly effective - or even if Jmac had been fit all season.
I think he will improve - 7/10 for me

Well, the fans voted him POTY, so I think that gives you the answer. He can't shoot, but he has done exactly what his old teammates told us he would do when he signed, that is quietly do all the work that allows the other players to shine. Earlier in the season he was a bit slow on the ball but as the season progressed he caught up. An excellent signing all told.

Can't shoot for toffee, of course it's his entire game we bought him for.

Really he needs to sort it, it's basic stuff to get over the ball.

He will be a mainstay, hopefully.

I have, on the whole, been very impressed by him. Mind you, he could do with a bit more shooting practice - most of his efforts sail over the bar!