Exactly. This is a decision it'll always be hard to judge and whether it turns out good or bad for Saints will depend on how he's replaced. If he injures himself at the World Cup and/or we sign someone better - or at least similar - nobody will care we released a player who spent the vast majority of his time here in the physio room. If he stays fit, scores 20 goals for someone like Boro or West Ham and we sign another Downs type then everybody will be saying this was a ridiculous decision, how can you release the Loch Ness Drogba etc etc.