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Over the piece he has been a decent signing for us. I don't buy into all the 'loads more potential' chat mind you; he's 26 and has played nearly 200 career games, I think what you see is what you get at this point.

He didn't look like someone desperate not to be here when he was interacting with the fans after the last game of the season. There doesn't seem to be much chat around masses of interest in him right now which is understandable given he will be available on a pre contract in 6 months and is coming off the back of a lengthy injury lay off which has apparently recurred after initially clearing enough to see him feature.

If he's still here by the time the season starts in a few weeks time then I expect him to continue to be what he has always been; sometimes brilliant, sometimes frustrating and a lot of the time somewhere in between. I think the biggest issue is I'm just not sure where he fits into the side in it's current set up. It relies on a lot of discipline and physicality and I'm not sure that's him. He isn't an out and out striker, he's not a 10 and he's not a wing back so he's in that land of 'talented player but doesn't really fit anywhere'. Our system doesn't really allow for free roles for anyone. Not a bad impact sub to have right enough.

Some of the abuse thrown at him is pretty classless. He's frustrated me plenty over his time here but he's also one of those players who gets you out your seat on occasion. A lot of the stuff about his supposed 'disruptiveness' is either exaggerated or out and out fabrication; players and the manager have went to great lengths to state he is a good trainer and well liked.
Good summary PB.

I think your 3rd paragraph summarises the situation accurately.

IMO he's an exceptionally talented (for the SPFL) player. He's given us some great moments on individual skill. However, there are many occasions when he frustrates, as I've articulated on many occasions.

Like you, I don't see where he fits into the team SDG built towards the end of last season. I recall commenting that the team that ended the season was the best organised team I've seen playing for the Hibees for a long long time. I'm not sure Youan fits into it well.