Completely agree with FM.
People complaining that Carlos ran 'hot and cold' - well, no shit, all play-makers do. If he didn't, he'd be playing for Barcelona; even then, Leo Messi has the odd off game.
The fact is he was one of the few players that other clubs were scared of coming up against and could legitimately score something out of nothing. The only other player we had that could do that was Ifill, and he's likely gone now too.
Unless Gorrin turns into a mini Carlos, which I doubt at such a young age, I question our ability to break teams down.
In saying that, I do think wee Mac and Riera can strike up a very good partnership if they both stay fit. I just think too much hinges on an unproven Gorrin.