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That's not the case though, at least Henderson and Carroll are young players, and 5 years away from their peak. We've not signed them for this season.

Yes, however, given what our young academy players produced during last years injury crisis the new guys' price tags are weighing heavier and heavier by the game. Don't forget when we were playing good football this season minus the results, Carroll, Henderson and Downing weren't getting man of the match awards. The view was good footie and when the new guys really grow into it we'll be bloody strong.
Adam has been ok and, if, he can recapture the form he's shown in the past then he'll be fine. For me the biggest culprit has been the constant playing of players out of position and a lack of a set formation. Play good bad or ugly and you're guaranteed a start.