Sam wasn't frozen out. He got injured early season, couldn't get back in the team because of Snodgrass and Gradel being on fire, then got injured shortly before those 2 started to tire. I too thought he'd been left out for no good reason but it turns out I was wrong and our backup wingers were out with injury. It's a shame because Sam is pure class.
Ah, I did wonder. Well I really liked his work ethic and style I think he is better than back up I think he showed real quality.