Don't get it. Had a very good first season which probably saved Bruce's bacon. Second was dominated by a nasty injury which regressed on his attempted come back, so when he came back he was treated with kid gloves, very wise. It takes time to get back to original form after that sequence of injuries.
I think he's grown in confidence that he's over the injuries, which will always be at the back of a player's mind. He's fitted in with Smith's plans, which involves not playing in his usual role. When he comes off the bench he adds something to the game. I think his game has improved; he does involve others, and if he does sometimes shoot rather than pass, then he's by no means the only one and in his case it's more justified. After all, in spite of his contributions else where, how many failed shots does McGinn clock up. Or Barney. If Abraham got injured then he's by far the leading candidate to take over.
Doubt if he's on Smith's list to move on.
