Lol after looking at those numbers, I would absolutely adore to hear your definition of "major", and how 23 appearances (or less than half, as you said) does not fit your definition of "major".
He's only 31 and looks after himself. He doesn't rely on pace either. I think he'll play for another 5 years years yet.
The full back role is very different though. I think we need someone permanent for that position so they can grow into the inverted role. With Europe we probably need 2 for each position.
The word 'majority' is a derivative of the word major - so I would say if you play less then half the games that is not major. Others can apply their own definition.
For me the numbers you posted prove he has, at the very least, been an important member of the squad since he’s signed pretty much.
Yes like I posted it is down to our personal definitions. The origianl poster said 'major'. 9 starts and 14 starts = major??? I personally would say no - others would say yes.
I've thought for a while if I was in charge of squad building, I would let Davies play out his last year as our 4th CB because I thought he was pretty good there (and I'm not convinced he's a fullback anymore given how that role has changed for us). That would let us loan out Phillips, Dorrington, and Vuscovic and reassess where we are in a year rather than locking us into a 4-5 year deal for someone like Lewis or Adarabioyo, both of whom I'm not convinced of as long-term contributors.
