Andy Carroll - Best Striker in the World

[The Erectile Banana]

Great to see him off the mark.

You just now himself and Suarez are going to be immense for us for a long time to come.

[Fosterbloke]

I'm not sure how much Carroll directed the second goal even if it did come off him last. Still looks more of an own goal than a placed header to me.

Then again, the amount of pressure he put on Kolorov!

[The Erectile Banana]

Kolarov headed it back into Carroll, so he had the last touch.

Definitely Carroll's goal.

[Craig_H]

They're going to be a great pairing, they'll form a wonderful rapport and understanding. Peas in a pod, they'll be. In fact, i have it on good authority that Carroll is, as we speak, trying to persuade Suarez to go to Blue Bamboo with him...

[Fierce]

They're going to be a great pairing, they'll form a wonderful rapport and understanding. Peas in a pod, they'll be. In fact, i have it on good authority that Carroll is, as we speak, trying to persuade Suarez to go to Blue Bamboo with him...

Oh god don't, he'll be crucified in seconds

[red evil kenevil]

well in big andy u made my night there

[Baracus]

He's going to be great for us.

Our front three of Suarez, Carroll and Kuyt are really starting to gel. Imagine what they'll all be like next season once they've got to know eachothers game better.

Saurez, Carroll & Augero/Pato/Benzema and Kuyt to come of the bench.

[Lecter]

Saurez, Carroll & Augero/Pato/Benzema and Kuyt to come of the bench.

Dont forget Sterling and Suso [Arnshakey]

[Mostar]

Extremely pleased for the lad. Finally showed what he can do. Bring some wingers/wide players and playmaking CM and he'll shine through and through.

[Mostar]

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11669_6866752,00.html

Debut double delights Carroll



Liverpool goal hero Andy Carroll was delighted after breaking his duck for the Reds with a brace against Manchester City.

The England frontman, who moved to Anfield in a £35 million January transfer switch from Newcastle, opened his account on 13 minutes with a sweet left-footed strike from outside the area which left Joe Hart no chance.

Dirk Kuyt hit a well-placed strike to make it two on 34 minutes before Carroll made sure of the win when heading home a minute later.

At the death, he departed the pitch in injury time with the Anfield fans singing his name.

"It's been a great day for us, getting my first goal and a great result all round," Carroll told Sky Sports HD 1.

"The reception I've got from the fans has been great, it's been fantastic since I got here."

Of his first goal he added: "It dropped nicely for me on the edge of the area and I knew I'd hit it (cleanly), and I hit it sweeter than thought.

"We went out to put pressure on them and that's what we did and got goals early.

Kuyt praised the strike pairing of Carroll and Luis Suarez, who have impressed in partnership after the England man had been sidelined for an extended period with a thigh injury.

"The players have been very happy with signings of Andy and Luis," he said.

"It's been a great day for us, getting my first goal and a great result all round."

"Andy's scored his first goals today - it has been tough for him after injury, but he's played very well.

"No-one is more happy than Andy, but his team-mates are happy for him too.

"He's very good in air and can score with feet - he's a big threat."

[Rowan]

There's just something about watching a swashbuckling, ponytailed giant scoring rakers that makes you feel good about life

[Tee]

Still only 22. What a future he has.

[tsb]

Still only 22. What a future he has.

Hopefully goes on to become a legend.

[RichC]

You have to fancy Big Andy to give the Arsenals centre backs a bit of a torrid time this weekend - two fantastic goals from him, I mean the first was a bullet and the 2nd was really well taken as well.

Great to have some real danger in the air from set pieces again.

I think that having Aurelio fit for the rest of this campaign could be very important for balls into the box for him though as well.

[Shaggy]

Carroll destroyed Arsenal at their place this season for Newcastle, if I remember rightly? Pretty certain he scored there.