David Icke - Son of God Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 One thing I find astonishing is that Carroll was probably the least hyped of our young strikers over the past decade. Shola, Chopra, Guy, Offiong, Zola etc. all argubaly had bigger reputations at reserve level than AC9. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 One thing I find astonishing is that Carroll was probably the least hyped of our young strikers over the past decade. Shola, Chopra, Guy, Offiong, Zola etc. all argubaly had bigger reputations at reserve level than AC9. very true sir. although the rest have spouted their mouth's off to the media saying they are going to do this and that! AC has just made his talking on the pitch and may let it continue Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 He took Richard Dunne apart today and he's no mug when he comes to centre-backs. Watched the match again tonight, and Carroll's overall performance was as good 2nd time around. Keep playing like that and an England call up won't be far off because simply there is no other young English forward like him at the moment. He's a real throwback to the classic old centre-forward. Love it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 He took Richard Dunne apart today and he's no mug when he comes to centre-backs. Watched the match again tonight, and Carroll's overall performance was as good 2nd time around. Keep playing like that and an England call up won't be far off because simply there is no other young English forward like him at the moment. He's a real throwback to the classic old centre-forward. Love it. Looks a better version of Duncan Ferguson for me! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 As I said earlier, the comparison is definitely there. Hopefully Andy won't turn out to have big Dunc's injury problems or be a heed-the-baal either! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Wonder if any bookies will give odds on him being Young Player of the Year? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Wonder if any bookies will give odds on him being Young Player of the Year? http://www.oddschecker.com/football/english/premier-league/pfa-young-player-of-the-year Not even on the list... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Lee Cattermole?? Wtf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Wonder if any bookies will give odds on him being Young Player of the Year? http://www.oddschecker.com/football/english/premier-league/pfa-young-player-of-the-year Not even on the list... Actually, looking at the top of that list...nah maybe not then. Bale will be a shoe-in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 All -round,if Crouch gets a call-up ,AC should too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceMag Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4H6D54fwnjY Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 His performance was excellent and he's shown real hunger in both of our matches so far. I really hope he keeps his head down and works hard because there are still areas of the his game where he could easily improve (movement around the box, right foot, stamina), but that'll only be done if he works hard and doesn't let performances like this go to his head. The presenter on the tv channel I watched last night said that Hughton had already had a talk with him concerning his behaviour off the pitch and surprisingly, he said that Shearer had also had a long, long talk with Carroll about the responsibilities of being a top striker, of being the #9 at this club and about being someone who other people will constantly focus on. Carroll has good, experienced people around him and I hope he takes their advice to heart, knuckles down and works hard because you don't fluke a hat-trick in the Premiership; you certainly don't fluke it with the type of goals he scored last night. He's been our most improved player over the past year and like Hughton said yesterday, he's still very young and has a lot more growing and maturing to do. Let's hope he's able to fulfill his potential with us because we'll be quite a team with a beast like him up front Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4H6D54fwnjY hahaha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Hope we don't sell him now like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chris Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Andy proved he is a prem class striker they all done well also Barton looking realy good! Its still aint sunk in yet 6-0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4H6D54fwnjY Haha what the fuck! Brilliant@! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Really pleased for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest je85 Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Got a mate that's a Stoke fan and didn't get why TP sounded so desperate to sign him. I think he realised why yesterday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papo Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 skysports: Graham Hurd (Derby County fan) says... We[England] are doing it again. A player has 1 good match and suddenly he is Englands saviour. He needs to score 25 goals + this season to be considered. I watched him a few times last season and his touch is poor, his pace is poor[ looks like he is treading water when he runs]. I guess he would be competing with crouch for a place. Crouch beats him on everything apart from his heading. Jury still out his pace is poor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 skysports: Graham Hurd (Derby County fan) says... We[England] are doing it again. A player has 1 good match and suddenly he is Englands saviour. He needs to score 25 goals + this season to be considered. I watched him a few times last season and his touch is poor, his pace is poor[ looks like he is treading water when he runs]. I guess he would be competing with crouch for a place. Crouch beats him on everything apart from his heading. Jury still out his pace is poor A derby county layer/fan in criticising Newcastle shocker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 skysports: Graham Hurd (Derby County fan) says... We[England] are doing it again. A player has 1 good match and suddenly he is Englands saviour. He needs to score 25 goals + this season to be considered. I watched him a few times last season and his touch is poor, his pace is poor[ looks like he is treading water when he runs]. I guess he would be competing with crouch for a place. Crouch beats him on everything apart from his heading. Jury still out his pace is poor A derby county layer/fan in criticising Newcastle shocker Almost as people saying he's a better version of Duncan Ferguson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 He's a white Didier Drogba, but ten years younger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
broonalegeordie Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 main thing is, hes off the mark this season. the one thing i was worried about was him not scoring for 7 or 8 games and his confidence being rock bottom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Main thing I'm worried about is him staying out of prision and not being sold to the first team who fancies a decent punt on him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisd09 Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Chuffed for the lad, it would have given him such a confidence boost. Lets hope this kind of form continues because he was pretty impressive v Man Utd considering the scraps he was feeding off, just a pity about that header but its not going to be the last sitter he ever misses is it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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