It's such a shame that he has declined quite a bit in the last couple of years or so. He was, for me, an indispensable player for us for a good while and that was down to his ability to retain possession; winning free kicks and ultimately relieving pressure. He made that left wing his own for a good 3 years and he always gave it his all. However, his recent decline was a clear sign that he was not a first team starter anymore but I would have still kept him on as a squad player, alas though circumstances have seemingly changed.
I wish nothing but luck to him, he's a brilliant bloke and was a great servant to the club. All the best.