ponsaelius Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Haha, I guess this isn't a popular view then I think £30m is an obscene amount for someone who is basically unproven at the highest level. Liverpool only paid about £20m for Torres and he was one of the most highly rated players in the world at the time. Andy Carroll is a good player, but there is no way he is a £30m player based on half a season. Everyone has their price and I think that would be more that acceptable for Carroll. Carroll's Premier League goalscoring record is better than Torres' was in La Liga, for what it's worth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Curls Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I love how everyone thinks players will get wise about carrolls game, I would of thought this happens with most strikers. Thing is Andy has many attributes not just a head to aim at, he's not gonna shrink anytime soon so he's still gonna keep winning balls regardless ala crouchy, he's got it all (almost) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 It's fucking Jose we need to be getting a new contract for man! And Barton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Right now he's priceless. Something different in English football and a potential match winner for many years to come. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I love how everyone thinks players will get wise about carrolls game, I would of thought this happens with most strikers. Thing is Andy has many attributes not just a head to aim at, he's not gonna shrink anytime soon so he's still gonna keep winning balls regardless ala crouchy, he's got it all (almost) Defenders can get wise to it all they want, it just doesn't mean they'll be able to stop it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_fiend Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 When he develops a decent dribbling ability, he'll be unstoppable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpal78 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 When he develops a decent dribbling ability, he'll be unstoppable. This is probably the least focussed skill amongst English footballers, the best we've got to show is Joe Cole and that says it all, so I'm not holding my breath on this one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magorific Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 No need for Carroll to go off on England duty to wake up to the idea of bigger wages when he's got Alan Smith sat next to him on 60k a week. On the idea of selling Carroll and getting in a decent replacement, you simply won't get another striker like him. He's different - thus the excitement surrounding him after just half a full top-flight season. As someone said on this thread, he is unplayable if used correctly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 To be honest, the more I think about this I reckon we should let him go if Spurs are willing to pay us a ridiculous amount. No denying he has played well this season, but we haven't missed him that much since he was injured. If Spurs came in with say £20m + Kranjcar I think we should snap their hands off. £20m would buy a decent replacement striker. No offense, but what a load of bollocks. He is the one player we would not be able to replace. He will only get better as well if he carries on the way he is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordiemonster Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I don't agree - no player is irreplaceable. Man U had the nearest when they had Ronaldo, but they've coped fine since he left. I'd prefer depth than relying on one player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I don't agree - no player is irreplaceable. Man U had the nearest when they had Ronaldo, but they've coped fine since he left. I'd prefer depth than relying on one player. Didnt win the title last season and they probably would have if theyd had him tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 To be honest, the more I think about this I reckon we should let him go if Spurs are willing to pay us a ridiculous amount. No denying he has played well this season, but we haven't missed him that much since he was injured. If Spurs came in with say £20m + Kranjcar I think we should snap their hands off. £20m would buy a decent replacement striker. No offense, but what a load of bollocks. He is the one player we would not be able to replace. He will only get better as well if he carries on the way he is. Plus, if the last two matches have showed us anything it's the team have created plenty of opportunities and the one man we can't afford to let go is our only striker who is capable of putting these chances who turn draws into wins away... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest elbee909 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 For once, keep the local lad who's a very good player. I'd rather we sold Steven Taylor. Who wouldn't? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I'd rather we sold Taylor than most of the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Monday's Sun claims Carroll will be out for another eight weeks. Shitting hell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Thank god we've got 30 points on the board. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Monday's Sun claims Carroll will be out for another eight weeks. Shitting hell. Ffs. New.Stiker.Now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3367090/Newcastle-hit-by-shock-Andy-Carroll-KO.html ANDY CARROLL has been ruled out for up to two months with a torn thigh. It could see the hitman miss seven games for Newcastle and three England matches. News emerged as medical staff revealed the true extent of a thigh tear that has already KO'd him for two weeks. Carroll, who has hit 11 Premier League goals this term, is now unlikely to return to first-team action until at least late March. With a two-week break scheduled after Toon's trip to Stoke on March 19, Carroll may not play again until the home clash with Wolves on April 2. England also have three games during that time - a Euro 2012 qualifier against Wales and friendlies with Denmark and Ghana. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Please don't pick now to start being right about anything, The Sun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 FFS. Without him our strikeforce is laughable. Bothroyd would be a good signing right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Keane suddenly seems a reasonable proposition too. Not sure we'd match Brum's previous bid though. Edit: though the Guardian at the time reckoned it was £4m with £2m in add-ons. Bit more like it I guess? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QBG Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Fuck this best not be true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMcQuillan Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3367090/Newcastle-hit-by-shock-Andy-Carroll-KO.html ANDY CARROLL has been ruled out for up to two months with a torn thigh. It could see the hitman miss seven games for Newcastle and three England matches. News emerged as medical staff revealed the true extent of a thigh tear that has already KO'd him for two weeks. Carroll, who has hit 11 Premier League goals this term, is now unlikely to return to first-team action until at least late March. With a two-week break scheduled after Toon's trip to Stoke on March 19, Carroll may not play again until the home clash with Wolves on April 2. England also have three games during that time - a Euro 2012 qualifier against Wales and friendlies with Denmark and Ghana. I'm sorry, but how do you not realise his thigh's torn as a medical team? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Disaster (if true). Hope its a lie, but whenever we really hope the rags are lying.....typically, its the truth. Christ, even Ben Arfa will be back before Carroll Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3367090/Newcastle-hit-by-shock-Andy-Carroll-KO.html ANDY CARROLL has been ruled out for up to two months with a torn thigh. It could see the hitman miss seven games for Newcastle and three England matches. News emerged as medical staff revealed the true extent of a thigh tear that has already KO'd him for two weeks. Carroll, who has hit 11 Premier League goals this term, is now unlikely to return to first-team action until at least late March. With a two-week break scheduled after Toon's trip to Stoke on March 19, Carroll may not play again until the home clash with Wolves on April 2. England also have three games during that time - a Euro 2012 qualifier against Wales and friendlies with Denmark and Ghana. I'm sorry, but how do you not realise his thigh's torn as a medical team? I've hoped they've changed the staff since then but just under 2 years ago they missed a fracture in one of youth player's back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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