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The Curious Case of Andrew Carroll
Started by Daniel, Mar 27 2012 11:06 AM
29 replies to this topic
#17
16 April 2012 - 06:37 PM
Invader Gir, on 16 April 2012 - 12:25 PM, said:
I would love to see Torres' face when we win in Wembley!
#18
16 April 2012 - 07:01 PM
Odd Blood, on 16 April 2012 - 06:37 PM, said:
I believe that he would be pretty dignified were Chelsea to lose. He still has friends here and I'm sure deep down he still loves the club. I don't enjoy seeing what has become of him in that cess-pool of a club.
I do. I loved Torres very much and always said that if he wanted to leave the club, that was absolutely fair enough on his part and I wouldn't have begrudged him that wish. However, it hurt a hell of a lot for him to decide he wanted to leave when we had only hours to find a replacement for him and the things he has said about Liverpool since leaving have just destroyed his image as a dignified, classy sort of guy. Agger's elbow to Torres' chin when he first played against us for Chelsea was the best way to sum up how I feel about him and his attitude.
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#19
16 April 2012 - 09:24 PM
Travis Bickle, on 16 April 2012 - 07:01 PM, said:
I do. I loved Torres very much and always said that if he wanted to leave the club, that was absolutely fair enough on his part and I wouldn't have begrudged him that wish. However, it hurt a hell of a lot for him to decide he wanted to leave when we had only hours to find a replacement for him and the things he has said about Liverpool since leaving have just destroyed his image as a dignified, classy sort of guy. Agger's elbow to Torres' chin when he first played against us for Chelsea was the best way to sum up how I feel about him and his attitude.
#20
16 April 2012 - 11:21 PM
Odd Blood, on 16 April 2012 - 09:24 PM, said:
Yes, completely with you, I loved that elbow! But it is pretty clear that he regrets the decision to move to Chelsea, and for that reason I feel pretty awful for the lad. For me, he's been kicked enough and I would love him to move on elsewhere and become a legend at his new club.
As far as I see it, he's made his bed and now he can lie in it. He moved to Chelsea to win trophies, which he hasn't done as of yet and even if he does collect silverware this season, it will be no thanks to him. If he moves on from Chelsea and does well from there, I won't begrudge him that but for as long as he's there, I don't care how low he sinks.
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#21
10 May 2012 - 05:13 PM
Carroll has been looking absolutely fantastic recently. If we got those performances from him in most games - even with a mere handful of goals on his part - then we'd win most games. His movement has been excellent, he has used his physicality to dominate opponents, his passes leave his boot with certainty and ease. This is the boy we signed. I know it's a moment that usually only arrives with the "hard-working" players, but when Anfield erupted and got to their feet in praise for a very single chase and knock of the ball into touch by Carroll (to avoid it going out for a kick-out), well, it must've felt huge for him. And he has proved that he can play with Suarez, which is vital to his future. His moment against Newcastle was rock bottom, and now we welcome the surge upwards. A successful outing at the EURO's could prove very useful for us.
Edited by Daniel, 10 May 2012 - 05:17 PM.
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#22
11 May 2012 - 05:01 AM
I've always known this is what he's capable of and it really was all down to his mentality. I feel vindicated in my comments now but he still has a long way to go in terms of consistency. I think the last two games were the first time he's put in really good performances back to back. In the past he either played shit and was lazy or was benched and I know it's only two games but it does give you hope of what he's capable of. The last two games we've also gone direct the right amount and haven't been overly reliant on hoofing it up to him which is another positive. If we can get the balance right between passing it around and playing direct then we'll be quite dangerous in attack.
#23
11 May 2012 - 01:52 PM
He won everything against Fulham as well and a few of his other games previous, I'd say he's had a good 5/6 games in a row now, that last two appearance of which have just been boss.
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#25
12 May 2012 - 04:06 PM
How that tackle has gone completely unmentioned by almost everyone is beyond me. The same goes for Ivanovic's elbow on Carroll. However, Suarez grabbing Ivanovic from behind is the worst crime ever, of course.
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#26
12 May 2012 - 04:10 PM
Essien should have been off for that tackle, for sure. It was a pretty poor tackle to be fair.
That being said, Shelvey should have been off too for kicking Malouda in the back of the head. Both of these statements are just my opinion though.
That being said, Shelvey should have been off too for kicking Malouda in the back of the head. Both of these statements are just my opinion though.
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#29
18 May 2012 - 03:26 PM
He starts to lunge but pulls out as soon as he catches Carroll.
You can see he jumps in but as soon as his foot touches Carrolls leg Essien bends his knees thus taking all the force out of his challange.
Its still a badly timed lunge but could have been much worse if Essien had wanted to bring the pain.
You can see he jumps in but as soon as his foot touches Carrolls leg Essien bends his knees thus taking all the force out of his challange.
Its still a badly timed lunge but could have been much worse if Essien had wanted to bring the pain.
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#30
18 May 2012 - 04:52 PM
Wow, missed that tackle, bet Vincent Kompany is feeling great watching that after being sent off for absolutely fuck all against United, never seen a more clear cut red than that not given in my life apart from when Thatcher smashed Mendes into next week and only got a yellow.
Edited by Ladotelli, 18 May 2012 - 04:52 PM.
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