When I make assertions like that I try to base it on whether he would start games at this level for other clubs. I find it hard to make a case for Robbo on that score. Yesterday he was about to be hauled off when he scored after a good 30 ineffective minutes. He's playing well in a functioning front 6 and deserves a run in the team based on his recent contribution.
The entire attacking line up of our team were ineffective for 30 minutes because of the tactics that were used. You'll get ineffective attackers if all you do sit on the edge of your box and therefore can't get out. Sam's admitted that his tactics were to sit back and see what Southampton had to offer.
If anything, it shows his value to us and the game in that he was still able to pop up, sprint away and finish. No way would Gallagher have done that.
When he's on the pitch and combining with Pierera we look miles better as a team. It's been a massive mistake to bench him for so long when we've needed to score goals.