I mean 10 starts, 8 of which were in the last 10 games...
Is this not closer to 'broke into side and was ever present' than 'anything but a regular'
Far from an expert on the lad. But from what I've read settled into a more natural deeper position (defensive mid/breaking up play), earned his place and played well in a promotion winning side? Hull fans pretty keen on keeping him, usually a good barometer of success? Apart from RND he's done more than any of the other youth players by some margin. Also thought he did well against Donny (admittedly not really a great barometer of ability)
I'm not saying he's the answer, and should and will be aiming for better (i.e the interest in Vieira), but he's likely the only midfielder on our books who can tackle and play the protector role effectively. So wouldn't get rid until we've found our Vieira replacement, as potentially has a role to play in the short term.