Terrible is harsh. In big games he is tactically an excellent selection. He offers width, the threat of counter attack and restricts opposition fullbacks. Clichy's attacking threat was minimal.
This is how I feel, especially the highlighted bit. Granted, he doesn't have the trickery of a Ronaldo and he doesn't have enough of an inside move, but his athleticism and rigid style of play gives us a great option. Sometimes his delivery is frustrating, but I actually thought his 'hammer' type crosses were good yesterday. After all, we did score from one!
I am like every other English fan who wants to see his winger beat the opposition full back when 1v1 but when you are playing away from home against quality opposition, sometimes it is just a better option to keep possession.