I think a good deal of that credit needs to go to the captain, tbh. I think he's played a much bigger role in gelling the team together than he's given credit for.
Said if we don't give him a new contract this week he should resign. Seriously.
I think he's worrying about his Dad's CL contract bonus being under threat by Chrissy Hughton and his boys. Either that or he's just a witless twat. I think I know which one is more likely.