On the face of it, it may seem crazy to offer an attacking player who has only managed to score two goals in 36 appearances a two-year extension. He is a player who made his way up through non-league and never went to league academy finishing school. He is 26, is still raw and is unlikely to get any better, only slower. I am a bit sceptical, but let me play Devil's Advocate for once.
1. He is exceptionally fast and has the stamina to maintain his pace for most of a game.
2. He has made five assists this season, more than any except Jennings and Apter (six each).
3. Although he is not a lethal finisher he needs marking and needs a similarly fast player or possibly two defenders to keep him quiet.
4. Most of all, he follows Nigel's maxim of attacking with the ball and defending without it. He tracks back and protects his full-back.
5. I expect he trains well and is a popular member of the squad.
6. I expect Nigel thinks he won't find anyone better for the money or maybe he can but wants Harvey as a tactical substitute.
The last two points are pure speculation, but if true they go a way towards understanding Nigel's thinking. My thoughts are not to judge individual signings but to look at the overall makeup of the eventual squad come September.