Andy Carroll Penalty at Stamford Bridge 29/11/2011

Carroll Video clip Ranking: three / five

CARROLL FIRES LIVERPOOL THROUGH

Andy Carroll, the Liverpool striker headed a winner in the 87th minute to secure a 2 – 1 win against Everton on Saturday at the Wembley stadium. This is the 1st time since he arrived for $ 56 million transfer fee; the forward has scored in back to back games.

Carroll told that this is the best feeling of all time. He has been criticized but he just kept on going. It is a nice feeling to get the winner here and he believes in himself every-day.  The winner at the Wembley was Carroll’s 10th goal in 51 appearances for Liverpool. His poor form has been a key point of Liverpool’s Premier League struggles.

With Manchester United not taking part in a game till Sunday, the highlight on the FA Cup and the Anfield based team would be struck by the sudden firing of Damien Comolli, the director of soccer just 2 days before the semi final match. Damien paid the price of a hapless league campaign in spite of controlling over the expenditure of over $ 180 million on footballers in just more than a year. The most expensive footballer was Carroll, who cleared the winner against Blackburn on Tuesday night. But in the game against Everton, the England footballer waffled with the goal.

After the game, the former Newcastle United player told that he had some chances and must have probably scored earlier. But he kept at it and this was a great ball in by Craig, and he just had to score with that one and he just did that.

Andy Carroll & This Summer’s European U21 Championships

Carroll Video clip Ranking: four / five

CARROLL NERVOUS ON NEWCASTLE RETURN

Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has said that he is extremely nervous about the prospect of playing at the Sports Direct Arena for the first time since his £ 35 million move to Anfield more than a year ago. Andy Carroll was a fan favourite at Newcastle United. However, he had the displeasure of the fans after sealing his £ 35 million move, which made him the record British transfer. He has struggled to adapt with the tactics at Liverpool, as he has scored just eight goals in more than a year. In this season alone, he has scored only three goals in 25 appearances for the club.

Liverpool will be taking on Newcastle United on Sunday, which is a crunch game for both clubs. Newcastle are close to cementing their place in the top six of the Premier league. They currently have an eight point advantage over Liverpool in the seventh position. If they manage to hold out Liverpool on Sunday, then they will have a real opportunity to finish in the top six – which would have been unimaginable when they were relegated to the Championship a few seasons ago. Carroll also said that he is not sure about the reception he will get when he steps out onto the pitch.

“I don’t usually get nervous but this might be a bit different. All of my family and friends will be there but they’re so big on football that I’m not sure who they’ll be supporting. It’s great to see Newcastle doing so well. Obviously I support them, was brought up there and was lucky enough to play for them. They will always mean something,” Carroll told The Telegraph just ahead of the match. Andy Carroll has already lifted the Carling cup with Liverpool and is hoping for more trophies in his time at Anfield.

Andy Carroll – Preseason – In Beast Mode – HD

Carroll Video clip Score: four / 5

CARROLL CLOSE TO HIS BEST

Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has said that he is now getting close to the best form of his career. Andy Carroll has struggled at Anfield ever since his move from Newcastle United for the transfer fee of £ 35 million, which is the record for a British player. To be fair to Andy Carroll, he has been suffering a number of injury problems during his initial part of the settling in process. Further, the presence of Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez certainly did not help matters either, as Andy Carroll often found himself playing second fiddle to Luis Suarez.

The striker scored his eighth goal of his Liverpool career during the 6-1 rout against Brighton. Many believed that, this game brought the best out of him. Interestingly, this was the first time Andy Carroll also played alongside both Luis Suarez and Steven Gerrard. It also seemed to suggest that Andy Carroll could be set for a run in the first team. Liverpool will be facing Cardiff city in the Carling cup final during the weekend. It is expected that Andy Carroll will be part of the starting line-up, as he was voted as the best player in the match against Liverpool by captain Steven Gerrard.

“I feel like I am doing well. I have just started scoring goals and I am doing well in games. I think it has all come together. (I’m) getting around the pitch a bit more, getting involved. I am happy, more confident and things are going all right. The whole team played well (against Brighton) and I was delighted to get a goal,” said the England international. Liverpool will be facing Arsenal in the Premier league following the Cardiff city match. Hence, Kenny Dalglish will want Andy Carroll to be in the best form possible.