At least time's very much on Solly's side, with a long career ahead. Plus by all accounts he used his last lay off to strengthen.
With Sam, it seems like Michael Owen (and others) where the second half of the career is riddled with lengthy injuries.
Luck of the draw?
It's complicated. He's still angry about evil Bloom forcing him to allow his favourite player Murray to go, the failure to sign VVD who was desparate only to sign for us, the clappers and poogate.