"When I see what Alan has to offer and what other players have gone for, I put him as a £10million player in the current market," said Lorimer.
"Nobody has a bigger heart, he doesn't get injured and his temper is now under control. He's in control of his game and it's invaluable to a club to know you've got a real battler for 40-odd games a year.
"They talk about Michael Owen being valued at £25million. Nobody can tell me Alan isn't even half as good as Owen, and everybody you talk to in the game cannot help but admire his attitude.
"Yes, his feelings are special for this club, but he's the kind who will give 100 per cent to any job he's doing. That's exceptional in the modern game, but Alan only knows one way to play.
"Eddie Gray has worked with him to help curb what was seen as his temper problem. He has been terrific, he has learned to keep control of his emotions, and I'd say become a better player for it."