I think it only works well for him with a box-to-box midfielder like Crofty...sadly we have not really seen that sort of talent for a while. Sadly I think he should be benched for a bit so he can just relax a bit and reflect for a bit. Stephens, Kaz and Kayal will bring a test to his mental...
Yeah he played that role under Hyypia and was shocking. Someone I know who is with OPTA said that he plays when he has the option to move more freely forward - strangely only in England U21 games however.
I like JFC and think he is a talent - he must be doing something right in the training...