I think the answer to all of those is that he could be and doesn't deserve the amount of criticism he gets, when we are blatently missing the right combination in midfield and ideally we would blood people like Fraser gradually. He is fresh out of the youth setup and has already played over 60...
The same could be said of both Oatway, Rogers and Carpenter, yet they were midfielders during our most successful part of the early century. He is young, learning and has played well, averagely and badly. To be expected in your first full season.
Now is DEFINITELY the time to nail down further key players and avoid an O'Callaghan/Savage situation. Summer should spell the end for some players that are surplus to requirements and we must make assured efforts to sign the right players and avoid relying on the loan system. I have been a fan...