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They should be looking to cross from wide areas or get free kicks and corners in dangerous areas instead of hoofing the ball direct from defence. Sadly Liverpool will be fine when they realise how to utilise him. I just hope it's nowhere soon.

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They should be looking to cross from wide areas or get free kicks and corners in dangerous areas instead of hoofing the ball direct from defence. Sadly Liverpool will be fine when they realise how to utilise him. I just hope it's nowhere soon.

 

They had the same problem with Morientes.  Lpool didn't understand how dependent he was on solid wing play. . So let's all hope they continue to display the same ignorance when it comes to  Carroll.

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Liverpool are already having the same problem we have had with Carroll in the team, and that is everyone is tempted to hoof the ball long and look for knockdowns. The Dalglish destruction of Liverpool's passing game has begun.

 

 

which carroll isn't very good at. he wins everything in the air but unless he's in the box he has little idea where he's putting it. will liverpool learn that outside the box he's better with the ball on the deck than many realise ?
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Liverpool are already having the same problem we have had with Carroll in the team, and that is everyone is tempted to hoof the ball long and look for knockdowns. The Dalglish destruction of Liverpool's passing game has begun.

 

 

which carroll isn't very good at. he wins everything in the air but unless he's in the box he has little idea where he's putting it. will liverpool learn that outside the box he's better with the ball on the deck than many realise ?

 

Any manager has a difficult job to stop players launching the ball forward when there's a player like Carroll in the team. It's an easy get-out ball for defenders and midfielders who can't decide what to do.

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Carroll is a very good option if the opposition are being ultra-defensive and just packing their own last third, or if your team is chasing the game in the closing minutes and you end up in that similar attack v defence situation. When it’s difficult to play through a defence, Carroll gives you the option of going over the top of it.

 

When Barca were trying unsuccessfully to break Inter Milan down last season, they could have done with the Carroll option for the last 15 minutes. Obviously that’s nothing to do with how his overall quality compares with his team mates, it’s a matter of the right man for the situation.

 

At a top club, Carroll could well end up as an impact sub, or as a second choice starter.

 

 

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Liverpool are already having the same problem we have had with Carroll in the team, and that is everyone is tempted to hoof the ball long and look for knockdowns. The Dalglish destruction of Liverpool's passing game has begun.

 

 

which carroll isn't very good at. he wins everything in the air but unless he's in the box he has little idea where he's putting it. will liverpool learn that outside the box he's better with the ball on the deck than many realise ?

 

Basically this :thup: Would be very satisfying to see Liverpool totally misuse the lad. He's not a target man so much as an extremely strong and tall forward.

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I must be the only one who thought he looked good last night...........................

 

His hold up play was strong, he layed the ball off well and would've scored if it wasn't for the Goonie Heed getting in the way.

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Liverpool are already having the same problem we have had with Carroll in the team, and that is everyone is tempted to hoof the ball long and look for knockdowns. The Dalglish destruction of Liverpool's passing game has begun.

 

 

 

Liverpool haven't had a "passing game" for ages tbf.

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I must be the only one who thought he looked good last night...........................

 

His hold up play was strong, he layed the ball off well and would've scored if it wasn't for the Goonie Heed getting in the way.

 

He did play reasonably well, but the performance of the team was poor. It was like the team had to slow down to suit Carroll's pace and style. Against Man U, their movement was much better.

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People still clutching at straws I see. First he wasn't going to play again this season, then it was an injury that might plague his career, now he's not worth the money because his team was wank in one match.

 

Give it up lads, he's going to be great for them once they figure out not to just smash it at him from the back every time.

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People still clutching at straws I see. First he wasn't going to play again this season, then it was an injury that might plague his career, now he's not worth the money because his team was w*** in one match.

 

Give it up lads, he's going to be great for them once they figure out not to just smash it at him from the back every time.

 

Don't be so negative.

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People still clutching at straws I see. First he wasn't going to play again this season, then it was an injury that might plague his career, now he's not worth the money because his team was w*** in one match.

 

Give it up lads, he's going to be great for them once they figure out not to just smash it at him from the back every time.

 

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The continuing obsession with him is a bit baffling to me. At points last night, the Other Games Thread looked like the front page of threads on RTG after our 6-0 Villa win (and their 1-0 loss to West Brom). I know it was one of the few games being played at the time, but it's more the type of posts. I thought it would have abated by now is all, I suppose.

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It was his first start in a game where there was hardly any other football. Think it was obvious there'd be a lot of attention on Carroll from Newcastle fans.

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The continuing obsession with him is a bit baffling to me. At points last night, the Other Games Thread looked like the front page of threads on RTG after our 6-0 Villa win (and their 1-0 loss to West Brom). I know it was one of the few games being played at the time, but it's more the type of posts. I thought it would have abated by now is all, I suppose.

 

100% agree.

 

I find it also really peculiar that immediately after yesterdays match, many users on this forum would seek out Liverpool message boards to 'see what they think of Carroll now'.  His NUFC career is over, we should all move on.

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People still clutching at straws I see. First he wasn't going to play again this season, then it was an injury that might plague his career, now he's not worth the money because his team was wank in one match.

 

Give it up lads, he's going to be great for them once they figure out not to just smash it at him from the back every time.

 

He isn't worth the money because he just isn't, never was.  Can still be a extremely effective player like.

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How is the obsession with him baffling by the way? I wouldn't personally say I was obsessed but I can understand it given that this lad was thought to be the future of our club, a geordie striker with the potential to be as big as Shearer was.

 

He practically symbolised as a person the optimism and belief for the club going forward.

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How is the obsession with him baffling by the way? I wouldn't personally say I was obsessed but I can understand it given that this lad was thought to be the future of our club, a geordie striker with the potential to be as big as Shearer was.

 

He practically symbolised as a person the optimism and belief for the club going forward.

 

Spot on.

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