The problem with Hasselbaink is that as a formerly technically-gifted player himself he prioritised technical ability over absolutely everything else: workrate, pressing ability, stamina etc.
KVV was signed and selected on the basis of his technical attributes without any real thought about the impact on the balance of the team. Other players such as Grimes and Pereira we also selected on technical ability alone without any real consideration of their offensive or defensive contribution.
If he stays - and I still think it's a massive if - then KVV could still come good if he was played in a clear system with industrious and athletic players around him.
As usual a good post - I was no fan of the effort KVV showed and would not excuse that solely on a possible injury because the lack of interest was palpable - however I too think he could come good in the right set up at this level..
As an aside can the mods not rename the thread - Some of the emotional malice at the time of relegation was understandable but we should now move forward and not subject one of our players to an abusive thread title.