Perhaps some of those who are constantly on his case because he doesn't score more, or hit 40 yard passes, will realise that James is a key defensive midfielder who does the non-sexy work of tackling, blocking and breaking up opposition play.
Reidy was this player in the 80s and Carsley in the last decade.
These players don't often stand out in spectacular fashion but a team really misses them when they are not playing.
One of our worst runs under
Moyes coincided with a long term Cars injury.
Hopefully this is a minor strain, and he probably should be rested against Boro
