From what I've read he seems like a replacement for Jack, thought he was sorely missed early last season to provide the defence with an easy out-ball. Has anyone else read the Modern Fitba piece on last seasons tactics?
With what sounds like a shuttler type midfielder hopefully Shinnie's energy can be used further up the park, also a few times early in the season McLean seemed to be caught out when he came deep either taking too much time or playing an overly ambitious pass.