Andy Carroll - Best Striker in the World

[BigChief]

TonyBarretTimes Tony Barrett
I've been assured that Carroll will be out for about another 3 weeks.
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Thank the Lord for that. This was about to upset a perfect weekend.

[little dave hedgehog]

please get back for the mancs, andy.

[DannyMan2006]

three weeks is not great but thats life.

theres huge expectation on carroll. by the end of the season we'll know what sort of impact he's had.

He's just turned 22. He has longer than until the end of the season mate. High price tag is tough on the lad but it's not his doing. He still deserves the same amount of time to settle as anyone else.

I've seen enough of the lad to know he will be a big success at the club, just give him time to bed in.

[RedReet]

Went on the official for the first time in ages to read a reserves report and noticed this. Why is Villa commenting on Liverpool, and what would he realistically know about Carroll?

David Villa is tipping Liverpool's new strike force to be a huge hit at Anfield.

The Barcelona forward is convinced the additions of Andy Carroll and Luis Suarez was money well spent by boss Kenny Dalglish and reckon the duo will strike up an instant rapport with supporters.

'Each year there are big transfers of this type. It's normal," said Villa.
"All teams need to strengthen when they want to win things."

The striker continued: 'Liverpool needed to reinforce after the sale of Fernando (Torres). They (Carroll and fellow new recruit Luis Suarez) are two great players who are worth every penny. I'm sure they'll be a hit with the fans."

[banditos]

Went on the official for the first time in ages to read a reserves report and noticed this. Why is Villa commenting on Liverpool, and what would he realistically know about Carroll?

You don't think Spanish players watch the PL?

[RedReet]

You don't think Spanish players watch the PL?

Yes, I can just see them all piling round to Pep's house to watch West Brom vs Newcastle.

I'm sure they do watch it, but realistically in half a season (not even if you considering Carroll has been injured for a month or so) how often do you honestly think he has watched Newcastle play?

[banditos]

The way Carroll plays, his potential would be pretty obvious after watching only a couple games. Wouldn't be surprised if a few of the Spanish lads watch Reds games to keep an eye on their national team mates. Carroll was pretty good against us.

Mind you, there may be an element of Villa just saying it to be polite too.

[Craig_H]

He was asked about Torres, said that he'd made the right move, and obviously added the bits about Carroll to balance it out and not piss off LFC or us fans.

[RedReet]

He was asked about Torres, said that he'd made the right move, and obviously added the bits about Carroll to balance it out and not piss off LFC or us fans.

Suppose so. Hardly really newsworthy though* for the official, I'm sure plenty more players have voiced their opinions who maybe do know the players or the club better.



*From the man who c&ps to discuss.

[Glenn Hysen]

Dion Fanning Article Today suggest Rafa could have signed this guy for 5m a couple years back

Saurez Kenny said we've been following him for about 3 years.

Rafa is guiding the boys

Here we go AGAIN! Rafa got the sack by Liverpool, then sacked by Inter. Let's move on! So Carroll...

[ukfootballfan101]

From twitter:-

Iandennisbbc Ian Dennis
by philmcnulty
Fabio Capello tells #BBC5Live Wilshere and Carroll are only 2 youngsters ready to play with #Eng. Others he says are not ready yet for snrs


We all know he's a talent, but if Capello is saying he's one of only 2 youngsters ready to be in the senior squad that must be good for us!

[Drago]

Kelly is a better right back then Johnson so that's bollocks.

[Mattshark]

Kelly is a better right back then Johnson so that's bollocks.

I really don't think he is mate. Kelly has some real issues with his game still that he needs to over come like giving the ball away, he had a pass completion of 55% v Chelsea, 67% v Stoke, 69% v Stoke, 56% v Wolves and 63% v Everton. Playing fullback he needs to learn to keep possession better than that at the top level. He also got successfully isolated very well by Everton and Wolves in particular and wasn't strong enough in the air and his positioning has been questionable too.

He is a very good prospect, but he isn't ready for international football at all yet.

[Pablo]

He was house hunting in Blundellsands with his missus this afternoon

[Drago]

I really don't think he is mate. Kelly has some real issues with his game still that he needs to over come like giving the ball away, he had a pass completion of 55% v Chelsea, 67% v Stoke, 69% v Stoke, 56% v Wolves and 63% v Everton. Playing fullback he needs to learn to keep possession better than that at the top level. He also got successfully isolated very well by Everton and Wolves in particular and wasn't strong enough in the air and his positioning has been questionable too.

He is a very good prospect, but he isn't ready for international football at all yet.

It's been done to death man, but I think it all depends what you want in your full back. Kelly is more defensively solid for me & better positionally (sp?).

I have noticed the dodgy heading stuff with Kelly. He's put the ball back into pretty dangerous positions a few times but he's young and this can easily be coached out of him.