Indeed. A bit of inconsistency sometimes....Hughton the Messiah can do no wrong, yet some feel he is incorrect picking one of our cornerstones in Stephens.
Another Barnes perhaps, not good enough for us?
I must take a photo for a Stephens eye view of what's around him if I can be arsed to use my phone. So often, the view in front of him is static team mates closely marked, with nobody making 'the' run. Frustrating to say the least.
Imho we have far more pressing personnel issues than PL standard Stephens. Some well regarded (by some fans) players' movement and skill is significantly over rated.
All down to opinion I guess, but the fact is we are so much better with DS in the side. He is. on the whole, going toe to toe with some of the best midfielders around. This ain't The Championship.
Long may he reign.