Initially not enthralled at the idea at all but the more that I have thought about it, the more I have warmed to it. He is athletic, that is something that has struck me when we have played against him down the years and that attribute is clearly something that we lack - all over the pitch really but through the middle in particular.
I know stats aren't everything as styles of play and roles performed can make significant differences but on this season's stats, he will need to up his tackles and interceptions in our midfield. I'd imagine that we come be a good dressing room character as no doubt Pulis will have spoken to his mate Brucey about his personality, which can be considered a plus, along with the fact that he isn't really a risk. Of course, we won't get value compared to some deals on the continent but we know Pulis' preference for British players.