Not that i don't appreciate his goals, but it's misleading to say he deserves more credit simply because of his position in the lineup. He plays essentially as a third striker.
David Villa?
He's 29.
He's also the best striker in the world.
I wouldn't swap him for Carroll. Would make little sense considering the difference in age.
I honestly don't think there's a striker in the world i'd swap for Carroll. Especially given his age in comparison to most of the big guns.
I don't consider either Ronaldo or Messi to be a striker, before folk start.
If it makes you feel any better I only won £12.60 tonight. Had the same amount lying around in my Skybet account and chucked it on Man U at evens. Quite mad that I didn't place more, twas fairly confident they'd win.