Just a thought I've had on the morning commute. Just saw in the links below he's out of contract this summer.

Lets be honest, the way he was playing a short time back would've likely meant he'd have been released and quite likely come end of summer, he'd be plucked up by a championship club at best.

Just a question, is it not beyond the realms of possibility he could be one of those infamous lazy git players that only wake up when they want a new or decent contract?

Some may shoot me down but it's only a random thought that just passed me sorry

Or it could be that he's had a lot of injuries, has never had a decent run of games to get fit, and has been played in various positions so we're only now seeing what he can do when given a reasonable amount of game-time.

Higher level of fitness plus a greater respect & understanding of the manager too. Might be wrong but he genuinely looks like he's enjoying playing more than ever now.

Red & Blue since 73'

No. He’s always been full of enthusiasm, but lacking in skills, reminded me of a puppy. Roy’s added fitness and coached in more skills, & he’s still got that puppyish enthusiasm.

I think he’s just suffered with injuries and game time to get match fit. He’s always had the enthusiasm. I thought when we played West Brom pre season he looked a lot fitter.

As current market is crazy, its a no brainer, he will cost about 1.5 million for a year extension, cant think of who else better for that money, fee plus wages

“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