LRD Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 With his physically dominant playing style, he was always going to be another Duncan Ferguson when it comes to injuries. Especially when he isn't the best professional when it comes to taking care of his body. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickyprickles Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Could see him on Celebrity Big Brother if that's still a thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Signed for Reading. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 For 2 months. Bizarre Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Brave Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 22 minutes ago, xLiaaamx said: For 2 months. Bizarre That will work out about 35 minutes playing time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 23 minutes ago, xLiaaamx said: For 2 months. Bizarre Not really, they get to have a look at him and when he's inevitably unfit and crap they can get rid and sign a proper player in January. If by a miracle he does well they can always extend it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Reading fans, you are subjected to the performances of Andy Carroll! You, and your children, and your children's children!...For two months. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Brave Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Going to be hard for us now to get leaked behind the scenes news and team lineups now that @Ando7 has signed for Reading. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
number37 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Took until the third paragraph of that article to confirm he'd signed as a footballer (or with that intention, at least). Still had to check, obviously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 He might do alright, his game never has relied on pace so he could potentially play well into his 30s. That's if you completely ignore that he's a physical wreck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 That spell before he went to Liverpool, man. I've only ever loved Shearer and HBA as much as him back then. Was close to tears when he left He looked like he could become a top class striker tbf. What a fucking waste. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 (edited) He had everything like, he was pretty much unbeatable in the air and worked his tits off across the front line. If he continued on with that work ethic and didn't have the trouble he had with injuries I cannot see any reason why he wouldn't have been atleast an 86 on FIFA. Edited November 16, 2021 by Hanshithispantz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Stealing a living still, fucking hell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Docked 6 points. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 On 15/11/2021 at 18:45, The Butcher said: That spell before he went to Liverpool, man. I've only ever loved Shearer and HBA as much as him back then. Was close to tears when he left He looked like he could become a top class striker tbf. What a fucking waste. He looked the real deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 On 15/11/2021 at 12:45, The Butcher said: That spell before he went to Liverpool, man. I've only ever loved Shearer and HBA as much as him back then. Was close to tears when he left He looked like he could become a top class striker tbf. What a fucking waste. I thought he was going to lead our line as #9 for a decade. I didn't think he was going to be as good as Shearer, but I couldn't believe our luck we were going to have a top geordie striker leading us again. Was proper gutted when he left, and hated him, loved being at Anfield when he first played against us and we gave him so much abuse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 2 hours ago, Inferior Acuña said: I thought he was going to lead our line as #9 for a decade. I didn't think he was going to be as good as Shearer, but I couldn't believe our luck we were going to have a top geordie striker leading us again. Was proper gutted when he left, and hated him, loved being at Anfield when he first played against us and we gave him so much abuse. Think that was the game that properly broke him as a top flight player, and his feeble attempt at a dive for a penalty sealed it in his mind that he was never going to be idolised at Liverpool or anywhere else other than what he could have had here. Really believe that was his 'here's what you could have won' moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Surprised he's gone straight into playing after so long out. Played 30 mins tonight and on the weekend. Apparently helped set up the winner in a 1-0 on the weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 7 minutes ago, ManDoon said: He did aye. Off the field he’s a mess though which I think largely contributed to what happened to him The move to Liverpool destroyed him mentally as a footballer. If he'd stayed I fully believe he wouldn't have had as many injury problems as he did over the rest of his career. 9 minutes ago, ManDoon said: He did aye. Off the field he’s a mess though which I think largely contributed to what happened to him . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 On 24/11/2021 at 13:21, gjohnson said: If he'd stayed I fully believe he wouldn't have had as many injury problems as he did over the rest of his career. Nah, he'd have had the same issues with his knees and groin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 (edited) Wasn't he already starting to go down with injuries before he left for Liverpool or am I misremembering? I think my default has just become that he was always a crock. At the very least, I'm pretty sure he still would've been a mess off the pitch had he stayed up North. Didn't he only avoid jail for assault on the condition he moved in with Kevin Nolan? Edited November 25, 2021 by wormy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Just looked at his stats. Pretty pathetic return for a striker. I wonder if it still would have gone to shit had he stayed? He was on fire, and then he moved and he has never gotten close to the heights of 2009-2011. NUFC 2006-11 (All Comps) Apps 91 Goals 33 PNE 2007-2008 (Loan) Apps 12 Goals 1 Liverpool 2011-13 Apps 58 Goals 11 West Ham 2013-19 Apps 142 Goals 34 Newcastle 2019-21 Apps 43 Goals 1 Reading 2021- Apps 2 Goals 0 Total 348 Goals 80 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Whilst his lifestyle may or may not have contributed to his injuries (Do I correctly remember him being out injured after falling off a bar stool? :lol:), his lifestyle will DEFINITELY have affected his recovery from injuries. Hard to get fit and heal properly when your blood is 13.5% ABV. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 On 16/11/2021 at 00:08, Hanshithispantz said: He had everything like, he was pretty much unbeatable in the air and worked his tits off across the front line. Who was that midweek game against really early on in his career where he came on for about 20 minutes and was half arsing it to the point where the entire ground was absolutely slating him by the end? I really didn't see him making it after that. @Optimistic Nut ring any bells with you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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