He runs around a lot and he tries.
This is a major reason we are shit as a team when he plays. He just chases the ball like a dog, leaves his position, drags the team around and leaves spaces in behind the midfield. He's absolutely tragic. The best DMs hold their position and intercept play or tackle whilst being approach by oncoming attackers. Not chase every opposition player in possession, only to be turned inside out by Fabio Borini and Glenn Whelean.
Unfortunately most match going fans like "his effort" because they notice him more whilst he chases the fucking ball like a loon. Hate the cunt.
Fuck off you pastey mackem noodle.