its all about perception.
yes he is playing much more positive and looks like he is running harder
but he is kicking the ball inside 50 more than ever
but
his effective diposal as stated in the footy record is only 58%
way too low 4 this level, and if you watched him closely on the w/e, he did finish of nice work from browny, but his sloppy handballs and kicks cost us 3 or 4 goal opportunities
and that 4 me , means your not good enough
he is only filling in time for white, jon, etc