His goalscoring record is far from shoddy - not quite up there with the best careerwise but very good last season. Playing in a struggling Coventry side for a season didn't help, nor did his problems at Newcastle Total (Club) 305 (29) 110 So 1 in 2.5 when he starts Last season Total (Club) 32 (6) 17 1 every 1.5 games started. Don't think those figures should be used as a stick to beat him with, they are decent. His injury record is a concern, I'd agree.