To be honest I am happy with either Eckersley or Stelios at LB, both are superb players.
However When Eckersley plays I just know he is a solid dependable player, but I get genuinely excited any time Stelios picks up the ball as he is a Maverick and you do not know whether it is the solid dependable player who has got the ball or the genius driving at the opposition defence causing panic and goals.
For me what Stelios does to the fans is worth more.
SS
To add to that Stelios has the potential to go into the hall of fame if he continues to do what he does , Eckersley does not.