Author Topic: Andy Carroll, Prime Target by Paul Tomkins (Read 148420 times)

Saint Kopite™ · « **Reply #3680 on:** April 11, 2012, 09:36:43 AM »

Quote from: Zlenpasha on April 11, 2012, 09:29:46 AM

I keep repeating this but he is so useful when defending set pieces.
Hyypia like.

Absolutely.

Still remember his defensive performance against Everton. Not a single header was won by an Everton player in the last fifteen minutes of the game. He was marshalling every aerial ball.

Hank Scorpio · « **Reply #3681 on:** April 11, 2012, 09:45:31 AM »

Quote from: scatman on April 11, 2012, 09:27:11 AM

i think it was his best performance too, he had 3 chances, normally he has none, he got himself into those positions for those chances today. well done.

It was impressive that he kept on going, even into injury time after missing what can only be described as a sitter early in the 2nd half. He wasn't hiding.

Quote from: Saint Kopite™ on April 11, 2012, 09:36:43 AM

Still remember his defensive performance against Everton. Not a single header was won by an Everton player in the last fifteen minutes of the game. He was marshalling every aerial ball.

He has been going for everything of late. What I like about him is that he is now heading ball like he was at Newcastle. There's almost a monstrous arrogance about it, like 'Don't even think about heading that you piece of shit centre half, that's my fuckin' ball'. That's what got our attention in the first place.

If truth be told, he has been playing well since January. He looks fitter, no doubt a change in diet and perhaps even lifestyle. He looks like he wants it.

adam18 · « **Reply #3682 on:** April 11, 2012, 09:36:24 PM »

Time and patience is all Andy needs, said it when we signed him, he's got it and Kenny will bring it out of him.

-Q- · « **Reply #3683 on:** April 13, 2012, 04:22:27 PM »

Quote from: Hank Scorpio on April 11, 2012, 09:45:31 AM

It was impressive that he kept on going, even into injury time after missing what can only be described as a sitter early in the 2nd half.

I'm assuming you mean the header from a corner, but I think it is harsh to call it a sitter. It was a chance that he effective made for himself, getting free of Dann and jumped for it, getting as much on it as he could, thought he was unlucky.

RogerSmith · « **Reply #3684 on:** April 13, 2012, 06:43:03 PM »

I assume he means the diving header from the corner, bout 6 yards out dead centre?

Clayton Bigsby · « **Reply #3685 on:** April 14, 2012, 02:26:14 PM »

Happy that he got the winner. We won so his misses do not need to be talked about

La Vecchia Magpie · « **Reply #3686 on:** April 14, 2012, 02:26:35 PM »

chuffed for the lad, two huge goals in a week.

b_joseph · « **Reply #3687 on:** April 14, 2012, 02:29:37 PM »

Winner in back to back games...maybe he isnt such an epic disappointment after all

karl1987 · « **Reply #3688 on:** April 14, 2012, 02:31:57 PM »

Missed a sitter in both games just after half time then scored the winner in both games at the end

GET IN!!!

Ste08 · « **Reply #3689 on:** April 14, 2012, 02:32:49 PM »

My first port of call. Fucking hell last minute winner v the bitters in a semi. I take back everything I've said about him. Wiped the slate clean.

Zlenpasha · « **Reply #3690 on:** April 14, 2012, 02:38:50 PM »

Another brick in the wall of greatness.
Looks like the visit to the Saint Ashley Arena woke him up for good.

Danyaals Kop · « **Reply #3691 on:** April 14, 2012, 02:46:12 PM »

Two late goals to grab momentous wins in the same week. Get in there.

jason23 · « **Reply #3692 on:** April 14, 2012, 03:11:18 PM »

I am so glad that Andy is beginning to show us what we can look forward to over the next few years....his partnership with Suarez is only ever going to get better. Is Carroll the new Lucas?

I just he would score today and with 2 winners in 2 games he is on the right track - fucking well in Andy lad!!!

djschembri · « **Reply #3693 on:** April 14, 2012, 03:33:19 PM »

It shows what he can achieve if he applies himself in the gamem, and in training. He has looked much sharper recently, and if he continues to work hard then he can grow even further

Too many times in previous games he's gone missing, and doesn't show enough drive to get into goalscoring positions. These two goals will do him a world of good, so hopefully he can kick on from here

Shannon · « **Reply #3694 on:** April 14, 2012, 04:54:35 PM »

Zeus, Zeus where are you??

Its all went so very quiet in here.

Shannon · « **Reply #3695 on:** April 14, 2012, 04:58:01 PM »

Quote from: djschembri on April 14, 2012, 03:33:19 PM

It shows what he can achieve if he applies himself in the gamem, and in training. He has looked much sharper recently, and if he continues to work hard then he can grow even further

Too many times in previous games he's gone missing, and doesn't show enough drive to get into goalscoring positions. These two goals will do him a world of good, so hopefully he can kick on from here

You can't blame him for going missing in recent games, everywhere I looked today he was there busting his balls, winning all his aerial battles in midfield, marshalling the defence and if that wasn't enough scoring the winner.

Also special mention for his classy wee flick on for Jay in the first few minutes.

SuperCarroll9 · « **Reply #3696 on:** April 14, 2012, 05:59:39 PM »

becoming the match winner i always knew he would become. He is going to be an absolute beast in the box next season

MazzaRed · « **Reply #3697 on:** April 14, 2012, 06:32:40 PM »

Quote from: b_joseph on April 14, 2012, 02:29:37 PM

Winner in back to back games...maybe he isnt such an epic disappointment after all

Won't be if he carries on in this form..... and gets a winner in the Final!!
Delighted for him, confidence coming back...think he'll have a good run to the end of the season...

didi shamone · « **Reply #3698 on:** April 14, 2012, 08:32:13 PM »

Quote from: jason23 on April 14, 2012, 03:11:18 PM

I am so glad that Andy is beginning to show us what we can look forward to over the next few years....his partnership with Suarez is only ever going to get better. Is Carroll the new Lucas?

I just he would score today and with 2 winners in 2 games he is on the right track - fucking well in Andy lad!!!

Scored along with two great games. I was thinking today about the way loads of people were saying Henderson was the new Lucas but Andy might be more apt for that comparison.

Anywhichwayucan · « **Reply #3699 on:** April 14, 2012, 08:37:33 PM »

Never want to see him on the bench again.

danwms · « **Reply #3700 on:** April 14, 2012, 09:11:23 PM »

He needs this for his confidence.

YoungKopite · « **Reply #3701 on:** April 14, 2012, 09:14:01 PM »

Like I said previously in this thread, I really hope we keep Andy.

I genuinely think, for a striker to be heavily criticised due to the huge price tag put onto his head to come out and score recent important goals for us (both were match winners against BB and today) will prepare this lad mentally a lot and will do him so much good now.

He's showed his frustration a few times now, and after hearing what he had to say after the game today, I just knew he really will be a success for us here in the long term. I just REALLY hope he's man managed accordingly now.

Thanks for the goal today Andy. You missed a few chances, but you made up for it in the end

.

YNWA

gregorio · « **Reply #3702 on:** April 14, 2012, 09:47:35 PM »

Hope that the three twats behind me at Ewood Park calling him a 'Bellend' 'Geordie****', 'Gypsy****' feel well and truly ashamed now, even more than they did when he got the winner on Tuesday night. (and yes, I did tell them at the time)

gazzathered · « **Reply #3703 on:** April 14, 2012, 09:55:15 PM »

Improving sums him up.

Lenin · « **Reply #3704 on:** April 15, 2012, 12:39:25 AM »

£35 million. Paid in full. Goodnight & Godbless

bigbear · « **Reply #3705 on:** April 15, 2012, 12:55:54 AM »

Constant threat, great goal. Please play him Kenny the boy is coming good.

-Q- · « **Reply #3706 on:** April 15, 2012, 11:27:47 AM »

Not sure this has been posted - Carroll v. Everton compilation.

http://www.footylounge.com/films//mostarlfc/andy-carroll-match-compilation-vs-everton-video_5cc6bc7c8.html#

hassinator · « **Reply #3707 on:** April 15, 2012, 03:29:34 PM »

big up the big man

rednich85 · « **Reply #3708 on:** April 15, 2012, 03:32:40 PM »

Quote from: Lenin on April 15, 2012, 12:39:25 AM

£35 million. Paid in full. Goodnight & Godbless

I saw it more as an early installment.

Think he should be good for the rest if he keeps his recent form up.

Hank Scorpio · « **Reply #3709 on:** April 16, 2012, 08:45:31 AM »

Quote from: bigbear on April 15, 2012, 12:55:54 AM

Constant threat, great goal. Please play him Kenny the boy is coming good.

Definitely. I was disappointed with his reaction at Newcastle, and for the first time I had serious doubts about him. But he has responded really well and imo has been playing well since January and the goals are starting come as he is getting on the end of more chances.

He is fitter now, there's not much doubt about that. He also looks like he wants it, wants to prove to everyone that he is a good player.

anfieldgates · « **Reply #3710 on:** April 16, 2012, 08:29:00 PM »

didnt pardew say that at newcastle ,they played a different game to us,so its goin to take the big man time to adapt his game.didnt cole go to the mancs and was laughed and derided by the fans for about 2 seasons till he came good.carroll is all about confidence,kenny has to play him every game till end of season.

Liverbird88 · « **Reply #3711 on:** April 16, 2012, 08:43:44 PM »

35 million was always too big a price tag, which brought high expectations and presumptions on the head of a very young man. The price tag meant he had to be brilliant from the off and sometimes when so young and adapting to a new team formation, a player needs the time to settle first. Frustration builds, confidence is lowered and everybody talks. The price tag of course was due imo to the last minute buy, the desperation of having a striking partner for Suarez and also because of how much Torres went for. I will always maintain the theory though that Torres paid for both Suarez and Carroll. Just a shame that in every match coverage, in every match report, Carroll's price tag is brought up and the statisics come out. Hopefully Carroll will one day prove all of the critics wrong on a regular match basis.

DanielAggersEar · « **Reply #3712 on:** April 16, 2012, 10:58:46 PM »

Quote from: Hank Scorpio on April 16, 2012, 08:45:31 AM

Definitely. I was disappointed with his reaction at Newcastle, and for the first time I had serious doubts about him. But he has responded really well and imo has been playing well since January and the goals are starting come as he is getting on the end of more chances.

He is fitter now, there's not much doubt about that. He also looks like he wants it, wants to prove to everyone that he is a good player.

his fitness is the turning point, looks leaner and is more effective in games beyond 60 minutes

Jellies · « **Reply #3713 on:** April 17, 2012, 09:50:15 AM »

Quote from: -Q- on April 15, 2012, 11:27:47 AM

Not sure this has been posted - Carroll v. Everton compilation.

http://www.footylounge.com/films//mostarlfc/andy-carroll-match-compilation-vs-everton-video_5cc6bc7c8.html#

There's, what, 1 or 2 headers of the billions he made in that match that doesn't go straight to a teammate? Fantastic player to have tracking back to the midfield to receive the ball from the goalkeeper.

redmonkey · « **Reply #3714 on:** April 17, 2012, 12:16:39 PM »

Quote from: Jellies on April 17, 2012, 09:50:15 AM

There's, what, 1 or 2 headers of the billions he made in that match that doesn't go straight to a teammate? Fantastic player to have tracking back to the midfield to receive the ball from the goalkeeper.

There was also a beautifully weighted layoff early in the first half that Suarez almost got on the end off.

His team mates seem to be anticipating far better that he will win these balls, when the ball is going up to Andy players are getting on their bikes realising more often than not that he will win the flick on.

jfc · « **Reply #3715 on:** April 17, 2012, 02:54:44 PM »

Quote from: DanielAggersEar on April 16, 2012, 10:58:46 PM

his fitness is the turning point, looks leaner and is more effective in games beyond 60 minutes

totally agree with that, it was his fitness which frustrated me the most, but since january he seems to have gotten better in that regard

liverpoollovefc · « **Reply #3716 on:** April 25, 2012, 05:46:54 AM »

People rag on him for not winning every offensive header. It's much harder to win an offensive header because you aren't just trying to hit the ball, you are trying to hit it with the exact part of your head, which you're swinging in the exact way at the exact time to get it to go where you want it to.

He wins all his defensive headers because he just needs to get a touch to the ball, so his natural ability to win every header comes out.

SuperCarroll9 · « **Reply #3717 on:** April 25, 2012, 02:00:34 PM »

Barcelona could have done with andy's aerial presence last night. Ivanovic easily cleared every chip/cross into the box

liverpoollovefc · « **Reply #3718 on:** April 25, 2012, 02:53:42 PM »

Maybe they'll come in with a 20 million bid and David Villa.

RedLeader · « **Reply #3719 on:** April 25, 2012, 07:48:10 PM »

The boy is gaining more and more confidence due to a run of games.
I hope he starts every one of our remaining games and keeps improving.

His link up play and holding up of the ball has drastically improved of late, his first touch infinitely more so.

He's a horse of man that looks lean and mean right now!