I didn't think so, i thought we sat back and gave up a lot of possession in some games away from home, which bugged me to be honest.
I'm not arguing for or against him coming back, its just this launch it stuff when he's in the team is complete nonsense.
Actually, I think we did not do much long ball either. What we did do was rely on Barton's crosses and set plays to good effect. And I really doubt Carroll has been given much of a chance either playing with players who would play the passing game whether it be for us, for Liverpool or for England, which is why I've yet to give any judgment as to whether it's his presence that makes the team hoof it or the kind of players that he plays with.