Yeah, and what's the likelihood that RVP will go through another season without getting any injuries? This summer he has not had a proper break, so him playing another 40 plus games next season will not be easy for him.
Spot on, RVP played so many games last year because of a lack of another option. Now Giroud is here, he'll fill in for him in many games I reckon, so he certainly won't be starved for game time. Also, this will help RVP and take a lot of the weight off his shoulders.

. Are you sure a vinyl man isn't actually an anagram of Abou Diaby? He breaks as if he's made from vinyl.