It's not my summing up of Black. Its what he brings to a 4 man midfield chasing the game. Contrary to the opinions of most, Black is not an attacking minded midfielder. He works best when he is the anchorman of a 5 man midfield, where he can boss the game as he see's fit. He always shows himself to the defenders, turns, and looks wide for Cowie/Imrie/Wilson. He has wonderful balance, and he plays the game at his pace, spreading the ball across the middle of the park. In games againts more talented opposition, he is frequently, if not always our best player. When played in a game where we should be the team on the front foot, he struggles, he is not a defence splitting passer of the ball, and he doesn't drive forward with the ball the way Cowie and Imrie do. IMO
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