Villa has scored the same amount as Carroll this season, playing for fucking Barcelona and having played more games.
Then we've got the age difference, the fact that Carroll is a local lad, that he's used to the tempo of the Premier League and that we haven't got anyone who could play the through balls (bar Barton on occasion) for Villa that he'd need. That last bit is essential for me when comparing the two, Villa is a master of timing his runs and finding space, but that won't do you much good unless you've got the players who can see this.
Still, this is not me saying Carroll is a better striker than Villa, but rather that he's better suited for us.
Mate, I know you're just saying Carroll is well-suited to your team but take out the last line and you sound like you're on fucking acid, man.