After seeing Wednesday nightas match between West Ham and Manchester United I have come to in conclusion that this summer could well be the most important in the profession of Andy Carroll. From the time his shift to Liverpool on deadline day of the 2011 January shift window it would be fair to say Carroll hasnat asserted himself in how he'd have preferred to. Under Kenny Dalglish he was unlucky with accidents and was outshone by his fellow January appearance Luis Suarez. Despite his problems on the subject with Liverpool Carroll was instrumental in their FA Cup run to the final last season and his objectives in the semi-final and the final were essential even when they eventually dropped to Chelsea in the final. The season was ended by carroll well but his future was yet again up in the air with the introduction of the newest manager Brendan Rodgers. The Northern Irishman attained Anfield fresh from the successful season with Swansea and it was obvious that this was an appointment that was for the long term. Roy Hodgson was introduced to steady the vessel while Kenny Dalglish was never going to maintain charge for more than a number of months. Rodgers, a relatively young manager has brought in his some ideas of full football dating on about clubs like Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund. Despite his use of Danny Graham at Swansea it became very obvious pretty quickly that Andy Carroll wasnat likely to be part of Rodgersa plans at Liverpool and ultimately a loan deal with West Ham was arranged, essentially with a A17 million offer in the contract. That move came about despite fierce interest from Carrollas former team Newcastle, interest which surely will resurface in summer time, but still West Ham secured Carrollas services for per year. To date both West Ham and Carroll will be unhappy with the amount of activities the forward has featured in with accidents dogging the striker yet again. But despite his limited appearances there may be no doubting Carrollas influences in the suits he has performed in and the alliance he has struck up with Kevin Nolan has been wonderful to look at. Under Sam Allardyce Carroll has been utilised quite well utilizing the best of his attributes, specifically going and taking his teammates to the game. His heading power specifically is one that puts Carroll apart from other strikers such is his arieal prowess. He may not have obtained against Manchester United but he was a constant thorn inside their defenceas side and he won the first header that assisted Ricardo Vaz Teas operator. He might have only returned this season to six goals but in terms of leading the line he has done work Carlton Cole can only desire obtaining. While I think that there surely is a chance Carroll and Liverpool my work together I do not think it is likely at all. It would be described as a threat for Rodgers to try and apply a person like Carroll in to his present program mainly because of the shortage of fluidity. Great understanding has been shown by this season his front three of Coutinho, Sturridge and Suarez in how by which they change positions and pull defenders out of positions to create room for every other. As as Carroll good is he wonat manage to he and duplicate that would need to end up being the focal point of Liverpoolas problems whenever they not offer him. Some section of does think but that playing a sort of front four targeting diamond with Carroll as a striker and these three interchanging behind could possibly be dangerous. You would then have to have two very disciplined defensive midfielders to their rear and there would oftimes be no room for Steven Gerrard. This but is all theoretical and eventually very impractical. In all seriousness Liverpool will probably try and take their losses on Carroll and turn to move him on. This may then allow a new striker to be brought by Rodgers to the team, the one that meets their own type of play. For Carroll then the question is where. The two sides that instantly spring in your thoughts will be the one he is presently on loan at and the one he was at before Liverpool. The primary problem is that although Newcastle may probably afford to re-buy Carroll they are impossible to be keen to match his present wages. The opposite might be said for West Ham who seem very happy to hand out high salaries but there is no chance they'll be found paying A17 million for him. Obviously these aren't the only clubs linked with Carroll and the likes of Tottenham and Everton have now been mentioned in recent months although the latteras interest is incredibly dubious right now. Within my opinion Carroll will leave this summer and I do think he will work his way into Englandas group for the Planet Cup (whenever they qualify) but with who's just too complicated to state at this stage. If he moved for A17 million one thing I'd be surprised about would be. The A35 million that Liverpool paid Newcastle for his signature was a remarkably inflated price and accidents and insufficient form mean his price has seriously dropped. Given these factors I truly wouldnat be paying more than around A10-12 million for Carroll at the most and it is now right down to the chairmen and administrators involved to strike up a package that suits all parties. A very important factor if this time around next year Carroll is left rotting in Liverpoolas that'll not be good for both sides book team. That would be a waste of his potential. History student with journalistic aspirations. When I am not playing Football Manager, seeing live fits or playing 5 a side I'll be authoring baseball. Apart from writing for a couple of sites I also run my very own Off The Post News. At home a Chelsea lover through and through but overseas follow Stade Rennais and Parma, may talk about the former for months on end. On the subject act like Xavi but perform like a vintage Division 3 centre-back This entry was placed by is submitted under Analysis, Featured, Belief, Premier League and Tags: Andy Carroll, Brendan Rodgers, Coutinho, Daniel Sturridge, Everton, Kenny Dalglish, Kevin Nolan, Liverpool. West Ham, luis suarez, Newcastle, Ricardo Vaz Te, john allardyce, Tottenham. Any responses can be followed by you for this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You are able to keep a response, or trackback from your own site.
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