The problem is that this club cannot attract quality players. Is it the perceived poor management, do they think Newcastle is a hole, or do they doubt the club's future? Whatever the reason, better players don't come here. We got Carney cause no one else wanted to take a punt. He came here cause no one else wanted him. Right now, he is our best player. Without him we would be dead last again. Is he overpaid? Possibly. Are we going to get another player on that money who is that influential? Probably not. Keep him. Use him to attract some young up and comers. Use him to get us up the ladder. If we pay over the odds then so be it as we cannot get anyone as good or better.