I think the Higdon issue has just become two unmovable camps. He could play a blinder all season and some would still be sceptical, and he could be shite all season and some would still insist he's doing fine.
Today was the best I've seen him play and his third goal probably his best goal after the overhead kick. I think some of the criticism he gets is justified, although if he plays like he did today there's no arguement.