Author Topic: Liverpool sign Andy Carroll for club record fee (Read 150388 times)

88_RED · « **Reply #1560 on:** February 1, 2011, 12:31:36 PM »

Quote from: i_wun_bite on February 1, 2011, 12:13:55 PM

how can it be a british transfer record if Chelsea brought torres for 50 mil?

Transfer record for a "BRITISH PLAYER"...

"Nookie". · « **Reply #1561 on:** February 1, 2011, 12:36:02 PM »

Quote from: i_wun_bite on February 1, 2011, 12:13:55 PM

how can it be a british transfer record if Chelsea brought torres for 50 mil?

He said at the time, so it was definitely above £32.5m. The first offer was £30m, and the secondon was "substantially higher", so it wasn't just over the record either. Spurs had already offered £25m in this window, which is why your opening offer was higher. All this shit about being forced out is bollocks, he signed a new contract a not long ago, after he started scoring goals this season, and asked for another one yesterday, saying he'd leave if he didn't get what he wanted. Well fuck you, you money grabbing c*nt. A few journo's have tweeted that he's now on 5 times hat he earned at Newcastle, which would put him on 100/125k if they're accurate (probably not).

rocco · « **Reply #1562 on:** February 1, 2011, 12:36:14 PM »

Quote from: itsgunnabebarnes! on February 1, 2011, 11:34:49 AM

it aint 35m

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Get · « **Reply #1563 on:** February 1, 2011, 12:38:18 PM »

He Looks Like a Avatar !

seriously jack sully.. especially that photo from he's medical with the fingers thing. just like in the movie xD

Fuckin hell look at the size of this thing

I love Him already!

Tones81 · « **Reply #1564 on:** February 1, 2011, 12:39:12 PM »

Wonder what stevie's thoughts are on Carroll signing

suredross · « **Reply #1565 on:** February 1, 2011, 12:41:37 PM »

what is being reported by Slysports that Andy says he was forced out??? i hope we dont have someone who doesnt have the passion for the club and is only here because he was forced to.

interesting times ahead......YNWA!!!

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11669_6716125,00.html

"Nookie". · « **Reply #1566 on:** February 1, 2011, 12:45:09 PM »

Quote from: suredross on February 1, 2011, 12:41:37 PM

what is being reported by Slysports that Andy says he was forced out??? i hope we dont have someone who doesnt have the passion for the club and is only here because he was forced to.

interesting times ahead......YNWA!!!

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11669_6716125,00.html

No player is forced to leave. Bullshit PR, from him, and Pardew/Ashley.

Haha don't make the same mistake as you did with Torres. If he left his hometown club, he sure as hell don't give a fuck about you either.

ShinyPepeHead · « **Reply #1567 on:** February 1, 2011, 12:45:34 PM »

Has he bollocks been 'forced out'.

He is trying to ensure the isn't blamed for the move my NUFC fan. Doesn't want to be called a sell-out etc.

I have no doubt Andy C is very excited about this move and can't wait to pull on the red jersey alongside Stevie, Jamie and co as soon as possible.

jobba · « **Reply #1568 on:** February 1, 2011, 12:46:56 PM »

Happy with Carroll very fond of him but 35mil

Dunno if I feel resent nando I know he wants champions league but right now and Chelsea

Still Carroll and Suarez woop woop

Thought we needed a natural winger, would have been nice

Get · « **Reply #1569 on:** February 1, 2011, 12:47:23 PM »

Quote from: ShinyPepeHead on February 1, 2011, 12:45:34 PM

Has he bollocks been 'forced out'.

He is trying to ensure the isn't blamed for the move my NUFC fan. Doesn't want to be called a sell-out etc.

I have no doubt Andy C is very excited about this move and can't wait to pull on the red jersey alongside Stevie, Jamie and co as soon as possible.

true, if He didn't want to leave he wouldn't show up for e medical and refuse any negotiations, especially with so little time left of the transfer window.

Spurs1999 · « **Reply #1570 on:** February 1, 2011, 12:52:00 PM »

I reckon you've pulled off a great deal.. Carroll and Suarez are gonna be a menace.. Dalglish has shown great leadership and ba*ls to go for these two big signings.

I wish my team had the ambition to sign the striker we needed instead of a rag tag bid for Charlie Adam at 10.59pm fuuuuumming.

Anyway..looking forward to seeing your new look attack, attack..... attack attack attack!

Twiggthemanc · « **Reply #1571 on:** February 1, 2011, 12:53:56 PM »

Quote from: StevieF on February 1, 2011, 10:57:57 AM

I occasionally read a Fulham blog written by an American fan living in London. He knows a bit about the whole moneyball thing and offers this piece on the Carroll signing. Well worth a read:

http://cravencottagenewsround.wordpress.com/2011/02/01/so-much-for-moneyball/

The thing with that is he makes some gross over simplifications. Torres was a great player? Now is just good? Carrolls skills will evolve with age? Carroll is worth lots in shirt sales? Really? Anywhere near as much as Torres?

Notorious IT · « **Reply #1572 on:** February 1, 2011, 12:54:31 PM »

When is he being unveiled?

Wingman · « **Reply #1573 on:** February 1, 2011, 12:57:41 PM »

Quote from: Notorious IT on February 1, 2011, 12:54:31 PM

When is he being unveiled?

Shortly after he puts the veil on

Haemogoblin · « **Reply #1574 on:** February 1, 2011, 01:01:18 PM »

And anyone know about how long he's gona be out injured for? I'm already getting impatient to witness the Suarez-Carroll combo in action.

givemekaliber · « **Reply #1575 on:** February 1, 2011, 01:03:24 PM »

Quote from: flyingcod on February 1, 2011, 10:49:19 AM

People asking if our former no. 9 is playing on sunday (taken from rentboys offal site):

It appears your first game will be at Stamford Bridge on Sunday against Liverpool.
It is like the destiny. It is not perfect for me but we will see what happens and I only have good words about Liverpool. They made me a top player and gave me the chance to play at the top level. I will never say anything bad about Liverpool, I have been very happy there, but now the history is different and I am playing for Chelsea. If I have the chance to play I will do my best for Chelsea and hopefully I can score.

Skrtl will plough right through him: Here's ya leaving present, ya twat!

fc

There are gonna be a lot of 'stories' and rumours out of Anfield following Fernando's departure; but I can guarantee one thing.

If Carra plays - he will, and with great vengence and furious anger, strike down on thee

givemekaliber · « **Reply #1576 on:** February 1, 2011, 01:03:59 PM »

Quote from: Wingman on February 1, 2011, 12:57:41 PM

Shortly after he puts the veil on

That's utter genius

givemekaliber · « **Reply #1577 on:** February 1, 2011, 01:06:13 PM »

Quote from: Spurs1999 on February 1, 2011, 12:52:00 PM

I reckon you've pulled off a great deal.. Carroll and Suarez are gonna be a menace.. Dalglish has shown great leadership and ba*ls to go for these two big signings.

I wish my team had the ambition to sign the striker we needed instead of a rag tag bid for Charlie Adam at 10.59pm fuuuuumming.

Anyway..looking forward to seeing your new look attack, attack..... attack attack attack!

Nice to see a cockney with a bit of sense and respect

Tell you what that 'Arry is one twiffic little dodgy saggy eyed crafty swindler!!!

How many did he bid for in the space of a few hours???

Anfield Fox · « **Reply #1578 on:** February 1, 2011, 01:07:00 PM »

to be honest this is a bit worrying if true, sure it's all he said / she said but given his reputation off the pitch this wouldnt surprise me

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1352446/Andy-Carroll-liar-Newcastle-boss-Alan-Pardew-hits-35m-Liverpool-striker.html

Get · « **Reply #1579 on:** February 1, 2011, 01:08:48 PM »

Quote from: Anfield Fox on February 1, 2011, 01:07:00 PM

to be honest this is a bit worrying if true, sure it's all he said / she said but given his reputation off the pitch this wouldnt surprise me

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1352446/Andy-Carroll-liar-Newcastle-boss-Alan-Pardew-hits-35m-Liverpool-striker.html

So? He asked for a contract to see how much they want to keep on hold to him, They Didn't he signed for us.

Anfield Fox · « **Reply #1580 on:** February 1, 2011, 01:12:08 PM »

Quote from: Get on February 1, 2011, 01:08:48 PM

So? He asked for a contract to see how much they want to keep on hold to him, They Didn't he signed for us.

He signed a contract 3 months ago! 3 months!! Next thing he wants to be the highest paid player at the club. We're all slagging Torres for not honoring his contract so why is this different?

Cpt_Reina · « **Reply #1581 on:** February 1, 2011, 01:13:58 PM »

Sweet Carroll 9
Duh Duh DUh
Torres never looked that goooood.

montysmum · « **Reply #1582 on:** February 1, 2011, 01:14:20 PM »

No one dragged him kicking and screaming onto the plane, and he doesn't look to have handcuffs on during his medical to stop him doing a runner.

I think there is a bit of face saving from both sides going on here.

Carroll was loved by Toon fans (think their version of Torres) and they never thought he would leave. He is being a wuss and trying to say he had no option.

NUFC are saying it was all his idea and they didnt want to sell him depsite they have cashed the cheque already.

All a bit of nonsense.

classycarra · « **Reply #1583 on:** February 1, 2011, 01:16:15 PM »

Quote from: Tones81 on February 1, 2011, 12:39:12 PM

Wonder what stevie's thoughts are on Carroll signing

new karaoke partner?

"Nookie". · « **Reply #1584 on:** February 1, 2011, 01:16:18 PM »

Quote from: Get on February 1, 2011, 01:08:48 PM

So? He asked for a contract to see how much they want to keep on hold to him, They Didn't he signed for us.

he had his salary tripled in October, and now he wants it tripled again? Next thing you know he's asking for £150k at the end of the season. I'm sorry, but all that boyhood club stuff was bullshit from him. You don't screw over your boyhood club.

Juan Loco · « **Reply #1585 on:** February 1, 2011, 01:16:55 PM »

Quote from: Garstonette on February 1, 2011, 11:40:36 AM

The thing that I don't get is why we started the bidding at £30m?

OK, we desperately wanted him, but surely it would make sense to start low?

According to Marcotti we started at £18m, then £25m and so on.

No idea if that's true or not but it would mean we practically doubled our opening offer through the day. Bit desperate. I guess that's the situation the PR loving turncoat left the club in though.

HarleyKewell7 · « **Reply #1586 on:** February 1, 2011, 01:17:04 PM »

Quote from: montysmum on February 1, 2011, 01:14:20 PM

All a bit of nonsense.

Pretty much. Carroll not wanting to come across like he shafted the Newcastle fans and Ashley making it seem like he had no choice - because if he sold him on the sly they would be baying for his blood. They're not particularly fond of him as it is.

I can't wait until the football starts again.

all_funkt_up · « **Reply #1587 on:** February 1, 2011, 01:17:34 PM »

Andy Carroll was living with Kevin Nolan wasnt he, following on from the court conviction last year. Does this mean he will have to shack up with our Stevie or maybe Nolan's ma?

Azi · « **Reply #1588 on:** February 1, 2011, 01:19:18 PM »

We snatched him from the Toon Army - Carroll, Carroll
And now he plays for LFC – Carroll, Carroll
Ant & Dec are gonna cry,
Their Geordie God has waved goodbye!
Andy Carroll Liverpool’s Number 9

Romford_Red · « **Reply #1589 on:** February 1, 2011, 01:20:54 PM »

Quote from: Wingman on February 1, 2011, 12:57:41 PM

Shortly after he puts the veil on

Juan Loco · « **Reply #1590 on:** February 1, 2011, 01:21:53 PM »

Quote from: StevieF on February 1, 2011, 10:57:57 AM

I occasionally read a Fulham blog written by an American fan living in London. He knows a bit about the whole moneyball thing and offers this piece on the Carroll signing. Well worth a read:

http://cravencottagenewsround.wordpress.com/2011/02/01/so-much-for-moneyball/

I like how he offers up Toshack and Charles as previous examples of the "most English of English centre-forwards".

Decent article though.

51cam · « **Reply #1591 on:** February 1, 2011, 01:25:33 PM »

Quote from: givemeguinness on February 1, 2011, 01:03:24 PM

There are gonna be a lot of 'stories' and rumours out of Anfield following Fernando's departure; but I can guarantee one thing.

If Carra plays - he will, and with great vengence and furious anger, strike down on thee

I echo these sentiments!

shelovesyou · « **Reply #1592 on:** February 1, 2011, 01:55:06 PM »

Dont get me wrong I think he's a player, and just what we need, but the fact he was so open about not wanting to leave Newcastle has me a tad worried. Is all. I dont think thats an unreasonable concern.
He, according to him, was forced out because of the fee.
That just doesnt quite sit right with me, but of course I'll back him as Im sure we all will, whole heartedly.

StevieF · « **Reply #1593 on:** February 1, 2011, 01:56:36 PM »

Quote from: Juan Loco on February 1, 2011, 01:21:53 PM

I like how he offers up Toshack and Charles as previous examples of the "most English of English centre-forwards".

Decent article though.

Well, he is American

Kahuna{=}Berger · « **Reply #1594 on:** February 1, 2011, 02:00:48 PM »

Apologies if already posted, but is this not slightly worrying if true?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/9383448.stm

redmark · « **Reply #1595 on:** February 1, 2011, 02:03:22 PM »

Quote from: Juan Loco on February 1, 2011, 01:16:55 PM

According to Marcotti we started at £18m, then £25m and so on.

No idea if that's true or not but it would mean we practically doubled our opening offer through the day. Bit desperate. I guess that's the situation the PR loving turncoat left the club in though.

Hadn't heard of the £18m offer. But if it's also true that Newcastle were offering Carroll for £30m a couple of weeks ago, a cheeky bid below £20m was worth a shot; though probably not when it was clear we were getting £40m-£50m for Torres.

Matt8Pie · « **Reply #1596 on:** February 1, 2011, 02:04:00 PM »

Getting a bit bored of all the recycled Torres songs, now.

Different player, different style, different mentality. When he deserves it, a song will come.

RobbieGod · « **Reply #1597 on:** February 1, 2011, 02:05:34 PM »

Any presser arranged for unveiling?

Danny Boys Dad · « **Reply #1598 on:** February 1, 2011, 02:07:19 PM »

Quote from: all_funkt_up on February 1, 2011, 01:17:34 PM

Andy Carroll was living with Kevin Nolan wasnt he, following on from the court conviction last year. Does this mean he will have to shack up with our Stevie or maybe Nolan's ma?

The case was dropped, he's free to live wherever he likes.

redmark · « **Reply #1599 on:** February 1, 2011, 02:08:23 PM »

Quote from: macco on February 1, 2011, 02:00:48 PM

Apologies if already posted, but is this not slightly worrying if true?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/9383448.stm

Difficult to know what to believe, but a good starting point is to not believe anything Mike Ashley says.

Let's say Carroll was tempted by the Liverpool approach but would stay at Newcastle if he got a new contract (yes, just 3 months after the last one). I'm not bothered, to be honest. I'm far too old and not naive enough to believe that every signing has to have been wearing an armband that said he was a red since he was 3 years old, or whatever. He's our player now and will want to prove himself. Ultimately, if we're winning things, we're one of the biggest clubs financially and can reward success appropriately. Whether it's success or money he wants, he can have both if he performs to the level we want.