It’s an unfortunate fact for him, and I’m not saying he deserves stick for it, but one of the main reasons we don’t have many alternative options going forward is because Waghorn has spent most of the year injured, and the rest of the year not doing a great deal. Considering the amount of resources he’s sucked up this season, he doesn’t get anything like the amount of scrutiny he deserves.
It’s very generous of you to say a 32 year-old, highly paid journeyman like Waghorn deserves more time - I’m just doubtful he has much more to offer, and I only wish that other, younger, better players were afforded the same patience.