West Ham agree fee in region of £15m with Liverpool for Andy Carroll

[Newcastle Fan]

Ian Holloway on stopping Andy Carroll

 

Simple, step on his hair.

 

 

He's jealous.

[Dinho lad]

Ian Holloway on stopping Andy Carroll

 

“Simple, step on his hair.”

 

 

He's jealous.

 

Why jealous when you've got Marlon Harewood upfront?

[Fugazi]

Full quotes:

 

“Simple, step on his hair.” “On a serious note, what a good player he is looking. Carroll’s got to be close to an England call-up.”“He’s an old-fashioned No 9, and I don’t mean that with any disrespect.”

 

    “He can head it; he is strong; he is a threat when the ball is crossed into the box, getting his barnet or his foot on the end of it.” “That is a classic English center forward for me.”

 

    “They are a dying bread and it is brilliant to see him doing so well.”   “Hopefully he won’t do well when we play them. But who knows? They beat us 4-1 last season in the Championship, so we’ve got to improve big time.”

[Guest Tall Striker]

Unfunny, stereotypical toss: http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/gallery/2010/sep/07/andy-carroll-the-gallery?CMP=twt_gu#/?picture=366452685&index=0

 

 

 

Number 9 say's 'it didn't trouble him the week before'. I guess Rob Moline didn't see him come off injured after 70 minutes at Wolves then.

[LooneyToonArmy]

Newcastle's Andy Carroll has head start in mastering striker's art

 

In fact, standing at 6ft 5in with a chest size to match, the Newcastle centre-forward is nothing short of massive. Just looking at him is enough to strike fear into any defender.

 

And Carroll has already proved, following Newcastle's promotion, that he's going to be a right handful in the Premier League.

 

For confirmation, just look at the way he recently trampled all over Aston Villa's two centre-halves to grab a hat-trick. It was a rampaging display full of power and poise that more than did justice to the famous No 9 shirt.

 

What's more, Carroll returns to the scene of that triumph on Saturday to face a side who could yield more opportunities. With St James' Park throbbing, Blackpool will have to stay strong to survive the onslaught, especially the centre-halves, who must be prepared for a tough scrap.

 

For Carroll, though, it's got to be about more than just his physical stature this season, because that won't be enough on its own to succeed at the top. As a striker, you've got to learn the tricks to wrong-foot opponents and win half a yard in the penalty box.

 

A classic example is by quickly shuttling backwards when the ball is out wide to move out of the eye line of your defender. His job then suddenly becomes a lot harder since he's trying to keep one eye on the ball and one on his man.

 

And, as he takes half a step back to stay in touch, you catch him on his heels by darting the other way just as the ball is delivered. Timed right, the run will gain space and, if the cross is right, a chance to score.

 

Sometimes, however, Carroll won't need to be so sharp in his movement. Because he's so big, it's just important that he gives his team-mates a decent target in the right area. That could simply mean pulling away to the far post when someone such as Jonás Gutiérrez looks up for an option.

 

Unlike the previous example, the cross doesn't have to come from such an advanced position, either.

 

If the ball is half-accurate, Carroll, marked or not, stands a good chance of nodding it down into someone's path, just like he did against Villa for Kevin Nolan's first goal. It's a simple tactic, but potentially dangerous if executed right.

 

Not so much against the better teams, though, who tend to deny the right sort of possession. So, Carroll will have to learn quickly in the weeks ahead as he comes up against some clever defenders.

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/newcastle-united/7995234/Alan-Smith-Newcastles-Andy-Carroll-has-head-start-in-mastering-strikers-art.html

 

 

[HawK]

Newcastle's Andy Carroll has head start in mastering striker's art

 

In fact, standing at 6ft 5in with a chest size to match, the Newcastle centre-forward is nothing short of massive. Just looking at him is enough to strike fear into any defender.

 

And Carroll has already proved, following Newcastle's promotion, that he's going to be a right handful in the Premier League.

 

For confirmation, just look at the way he recently trampled all over Aston Villa's two centre-halves to grab a hat-trick. It was a rampaging display full of power and poise that more than did justice to the famous No 9 shirt.

 

What's more, Carroll returns to the scene of that triumph on Saturday to face a side who could yield more opportunities. With St James' Park throbbing, Blackpool will have to stay strong to survive the onslaught, especially the centre-halves, who must be prepared for a tough scrap.

 

For Carroll, though, it's got to be about more than just his physical stature this season, because that won't be enough on its own to succeed at the top. As a striker, you've got to learn the tricks to wrong-foot opponents and win half a yard in the penalty box.

 

A classic example is by quickly shuttling backwards when the ball is out wide to move out of the eye line of your defender. His job then suddenly becomes a lot harder since he's trying to keep one eye on the ball and one on his man.

 

And, as he takes half a step back to stay in touch, you catch him on his heels by darting the other way just as the ball is delivered. Timed right, the run will gain space and, if the cross is right, a chance to score.

 

Sometimes, however, Carroll won't need to be so sharp in his movement. Because he's so big, it's just important that he gives his team-mates a decent target in the right area. That could simply mean pulling away to the far post when someone such as Jonás Gutiérrez looks up for an option.

 

Unlike the previous example, the cross doesn't have to come from such an advanced position, either.

 

If the ball is half-accurate, Carroll, marked or not, stands a good chance of nodding it down into someone's path, just like he did against Villa for Kevin Nolan's first goal. It's a simple tactic, but potentially dangerous if executed right.

 

Not so much against the better teams, though, who tend to deny the right sort of possession. So, Carroll will have to learn quickly in the weeks ahead as he comes up against some clever defenders.

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/newcastle-united/7995234/Alan-Smith-Newcastles-Andy-Carroll-has-head-start-in-mastering-strikers-art.html

 

 

 

an article bashing his movement when he tore Vidic to shreds in the opening day.

[Wullie]

Newcastle's Andy Carroll has head start in mastering striker's art

 

In fact, standing at 6ft 5in with a chest size to match, the Newcastle centre-forward is nothing short of massive. Just looking at him is enough to strike fear into any defender.

 

And Carroll has already proved, following Newcastle's promotion, that he's going to be a right handful in the Premier League.

 

For confirmation, just look at the way he recently trampled all over Aston Villa's two centre-halves to grab a hat-trick. It was a rampaging display full of power and poise that more than did justice to the famous No 9 shirt.

 

What's more, Carroll returns to the scene of that triumph on Saturday to face a side who could yield more opportunities. With St James' Park throbbing, Blackpool will have to stay strong to survive the onslaught, especially the centre-halves, who must be prepared for a tough scrap.

 

For Carroll, though, it's got to be about more than just his physical stature this season, because that won't be enough on its own to succeed at the top. As a striker, you've got to learn the tricks to wrong-foot opponents and win half a yard in the penalty box.

 

A classic example is by quickly shuttling backwards when the ball is out wide to move out of the eye line of your defender. His job then suddenly becomes a lot harder since he's trying to keep one eye on the ball and one on his man.

 

And, as he takes half a step back to stay in touch, you catch him on his heels by darting the other way just as the ball is delivered. Timed right, the run will gain space and, if the cross is right, a chance to score.

 

Sometimes, however, Carroll won't need to be so sharp in his movement. Because he's so big, it's just important that he gives his team-mates a decent target in the right area. That could simply mean pulling away to the far post when someone such as Jonás Gutiérrez looks up for an option.

 

Unlike the previous example, the cross doesn't have to come from such an advanced position, either.

 

If the ball is half-accurate, Carroll, marked or not, stands a good chance of nodding it down into someone's path, just like he did against Villa for Kevin Nolan's first goal. It's a simple tactic, but potentially dangerous if executed right.

 

Not so much against the better teams, though, who tend to deny the right sort of possession. So, Carroll will have to learn quickly in the weeks ahead as he comes up against some clever defenders.

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/newcastle-united/7995234/Alan-Smith-Newcastles-Andy-Carroll-has-head-start-in-mastering-strikers-art.html

 

 

 

an article bashing his movement when he tore Vidic to shreds in the opening day.

 

He didn't like.

[BottledDog]

Regarding his movement, I liked Calderwoods reply this week on nufctv when asked whether Carrol was fit. Can't remember the exact quote but it was along the lines of 'Yes, he's back to full sluggishness'.

[Mick]

he's getting his player of the month award at 2:45

[Guest Heneage]

Charlie Nicholas said he didn't seem 'up for it' today.

 

Can anyone disclose if this seemed the case?

[Guest palnese]

Charlie Nicholas is wrong.

[Tooj]

Charlie Nicholas said he didn't seem 'up for it' today.

 

Can anyone disclose if this seemed the case?

 

Not the case at all. Although I do feel sorry for him at times, as our tactics revolve around us lumping the ball long to him and more often than not him chasing after his own flick-ons.

[Guest neesy111]

Charlie Nicholas said he didn't seem 'up for it' today.

 

Can anyone disclose if this seemed the case?

 

don't know how he played but remember he's had an injury over the last 3 weeks

[Dave]

Hugely worried that we're already relying on him far too much,. Entire gameplan today was 'smash it at Carroll' and we had nothing else.

[Guest neesy111]

Hugely worried that we're already relying on him far too much,. Entire gameplan today was 'smash it at Carroll' and we had nothing else.

 

Just been saying this.  Not signing another striker is already looking like a very foolish decision.

 

 

[Darth Crooks]

Hugely worried that we're already relying on him far too much,. Entire gameplan today was 'smash it at Carroll' and we had nothing else.

 

Just been saying this.  Not signing another striker is already looking like a very foolish decision.

 

 

 

Basically what we did in the championship, only Nolan was given enough time and space in that league to mop up any crumbs. Won't cut the mustard now will it?

[Mick]

His heading has improved no end, last season he got on the end of a long ball and it could go anywhere.  Today and probably the season so far has been a massive improvement as he's directing the ball excellently.  Too bad the shower of shit around him couldn't get on the end of anything which he laid off.

[Wullie]

Annoying thing is that we didn't play that way last season either, we played very much as a team. I'm worried the Carroll hype is affecting the team. We didn't come up as a one man band and we shouldn't start playing like one now.

[Wullie]

Annoying thing is that we didn't play that way last season either, we played very much as a team. I'm worried the Carroll hype is affecting the team. We didn't come up as a one man band and we shouldn't start playing like one now.

[Mick]

Annoying thing is that we didn't play that way last season either, we played very much as a team. I'm worried the Carroll hype is affecting the team. We didn't come up as a one man band and we shouldn't start playing like one now.

 

You can say that again.

[Zero]

I am divided. I am also worried that this will affect the team as a whole.  However I couldn't deny that this is the most powerful weapon we have.  Today we are a bit unlucky - if things' went in the right direction we should have scored twice or more by just relying on Carroll.

[Liam Liam Liam O]

Annoying thing is that we didn't play that way last season either, we played very much as a team. I'm worried the Carroll hype is affecting the team. We didn't come up as a one man band and we shouldn't start playing like one now.

 

Well it's up to the manager etc etc

[johnnypd]

Annoying thing is that we didn't play that way last season either, we played very much as a team. I'm worried the Carroll hype is affecting the team. We didn't come up as a one man band and we shouldn't start playing like one now.

 

played with 2 up front usually last season, 4-5-1 usually reserved for tricky away games, particularly in the 2nd half of the season (which is when we played almost all of our good stuff). failing to buy a mobile striker in the window seems to have condemned us to playing 4-5-1 permanently as Shola and Loven just aren't up to it in this division. we don't have the tools needed to switch things around if need be.

 

What's almost worse is that Carroll is really the only one capable of being the lone striker - the amount of emphasis this all places on him is crazy considering he's still very raw and inexperienced and will have dry runs/injuries/loss of confidence.

[Alberto2005]

Carroll played the same role today as he did the previous 3 games, and we've played reasonably well in those 3 games so I don't see the problem.

[johnnypd]

Carroll played the same role today as he did the previous 3 games, and we've played reasonably well in those 3 games so I don't see the problem.

 

problem isn't starting with that line-up, which is fair enough, it's the lack of options to change when it was obvious (according to those who were there) that it wasn't working. for me we've built up a squad for 4-5-1 when our best stuff last season, the football that made me optimistic for this season, was all played with a 4-4-2. we also don't have adequate back up for when Carroll is injured/jailed/out of form - whose going to play up front alone when he is out - Shola!?.

 

obviously there'll be tough games where we will want to play 4-5-1, and man utd away, villa home and wolves away all fall into that category, but when we are chasing the game we need to be more positive, make changes sooner and have another, more attacking system to fall back on. Lovenkrands just isn't good enough for this division which is putting an inordinate amount of pressure on Carroll, imo. while he's done well so far he is not going to perform in every single match and it is unrealistic to expect a young lad to do that.