He’s shite, just because Rafa bought him doesn’t mean you have to defend him.
It’s only because Rafa bought him that he’s getting defended.
It's just the default, lazy response from Sunderland fans who haven't seen him play this season. He's not a great player. But he was cheap, is solid enough and has become our first choice RB this season with some steady performances. It's not that big a deal for people to accept