Well the new season got underway three weeks ago with myself and many other kopites very interested as to how we would fare out this season with our so called lethal striking partnership of Suarez and Carroll.
After three weeks and without a goal in the league: am i the only one who is rather concerned with Andy Carroll. Usually I would not have minded a big money signing not being able to score goals or even play a part in any of them, but him being on the bench last week confirmed to me that Kenny feels that we play better football without him on the pitch - with Suarez also leading the line. Fair enough he is still only quite young and already has international experience but I have noticed we play some poor football when he plays - just "hoof" it up from the back usually or try and get it out wide then aim for him in the penalty box. Also from corners and freekicks, it is always Carroll who is the primary target - now I feel we need to stop doing this and play our normal pass and move game that we have done so well recently especially against Bolton. And also from other set plays, we have some great height in the box with Agger, Skrtel and with Coates joining last night I am more pleased.
I really hope he starts banging in the goals soon not only to prove he's worth quite a bit of money but also to shut those critics up who keep harping on about it. Opinions?
P.S I really do hope we somehow manage a bid for Afellay - great player who seems to be wasted at Barca
Andy Carroll
posted on 31/8/11
Carroll will be used predominantly in away games imo.
Some players take longer than others to settle and produce their best form at a new club. Suarez, Enrique and Downing have hit the ground running. Henderson and Adam did well against Bolton. Big Andy it sems will need a little more time.
His strength and ability to hold the ball up will be very useful in certain fixtures, especially away games. Give the kid a chance.
My only real concern is his lack of pace, but I'm sure he will prove his worth given time. We clearly over paid for him but circumstance dictated the price.
I'm also sure he will be in the team against Stoke and hopefully like Henderson against Bolton, he will be able to get his season up and running
posted on 31/8/11
Alberto
Cheers mate, it's so frustrating to see a player with talent ruining his career, I hope Kennys on the case. Carrolls his biggest challenge so far.
posted on 31/8/11
Sorry, but Carroll looks in much better form than he did at the end of last season.....he's already has two goals wrongly disallowed.....I would agree he was a moored supertanker with respect to the Exeter game but at least he got a goal out of it. Depends on who we play really. Kuyt and Suarez were great together against bolton, but I think carroll will be good against stoke away!
posted on 31/8/11
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posted on 31/8/11
Agger agreed
However I still dont think he is fully fit and I must admit hes a tad on the chubby side which will almost certainly affect his mobility.
I personally think he needs to find that hunger again and then he will be back.
I reckon if he chops of that ponytail ... magic will occur
posted on 31/8/11
If Andy Carrol chopped off his ponytail who would do the match threads
posted on 31/8/11
'After three weeks' ... After THREE weeks.... AFTER THREE WEEKS!!!!!!!!!
My god, get a grip!
posted on 31/8/11
comment by CutMeAndIBleedRed (U7593) posted 1 minute ago
'After three weeks' ... After THREE weeks.... AFTER THREE WEEKS!!!!!!!!!
My god, get a grip!
posted on 31/8/11
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posted on 31/8/11
I too have my concerns over Carroll - we play exciting ball to feet football when AC not around. As soon as he comes on, HOOF... Boring, predictable football.
When AC came on against Bolton, I had a very nervous laugh when he got the ball tangled up in his feet at least twice highlighting for me that he seriously needs to pick up speed and pace in his game. quicktime.