I think he's brilliant. I remember when he first came on to the scene in the lat 90's Fergie said he was the best natural defender at the club, some statement.
Bandwagons are generally parked for the weak minded to jump on, and a few mediocre games for England and now hes shite??? Baffling. He's obviously better at centre half than right back, but he's great in the air, athletic, strong, uses the ball well, and makes good decisions. He'd be an absolutely brilliant buy for the toon, and if it took 6 or £7m to buy him I'd still pay it.