He was on fire because he had a free run at a centre half in space, with nobody willing to give said centre half any support - it was so simple too; collect the ball, draw in Zurab, lay it off to the centre midfielder and set off down the wing. Worked like a charm every time. Once we put someone on him who had the ability to keep up with him he vanished.
I'm not saying he's a bad player, but he's not a world beater - decent crosser, solid shot and pacey. Clearly doesn't have the skill to take himself to the next level ala a Giggs or Duff (in his prime), very much just a head down and run at pace into space kind of winger.
Certainly better than Pedersen in his current form mind. He's a a headcase - he's lost all confidence and appears to have forgotten how to play the game of football. At one point he was a very skillful, dangerous player (despite his lack of pace). It's very sad and frustrating.