We've been here before......
http://www.s24su.com/forum/index.php?threads/the-enigma-that-is-paul-coutts.46215/page-8#post-990135
And I suspect we'll be visiting the subject again!
I'll just add that we looked a far better side in the 2nd half of the Southend game and the Oxford game (didn't go to Millwall) than we did in the Crewe or Rochdale games, in that at least we were capable of keeping the ball for more than 2 passes.
His work rate remains questionable and one would assume this is why he's on the transfer list and I don't think CW is the type to tolerate less than 100%.
His lack of goals is a concern, especially for one who seems technically gifted, however I don't buy into this crap about him not assisting or playing glory balls. He actually played a couple of really good through balls v Oxford, one in particular in the 2nd half where Done was marginally offside. I'd rather he just pass to a team mate and keep possession rather than trying balls that aren't 'on'. I like the way he plays with his head up and can switch play, one of the things that Baxter was good at. The other thing that people forget is that when you are a ball playing midfielder, you are relying on your team mates to make runs and find space so you can play them in, if no one moves for you then it's virtually impossible and that's when you see the ball being passed back and sideways and sometimes given away. I'm not saying Coutts is by any means the answer and it's the rest of the players fault but on the same token, it's a team game and everyone has to play their part for it to succeed. Personally, I'd rather we keep possession by playing back and sideways rather than just hopefully knocking it long.
I'm starting to sound like one of those dreaded team motivational videos now so that's enough from me!.