Polarboy 2311 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 (edited) That he hasn't had a pre-season in about six of seven years is pretty fucking mad. I fear I'm so desperate for good news about the team that I might get sucked into thinking Carroll might not break down again almost immediately, after cutting his toenails etc. A fit Carroll would be a massive bonus, will it happen, yeah probably not, but again I'm that desperate at the minute. https://www.nufc.co.uk/nufc-tv/latest-videos/andy-carroll-this-is-my-first-proper-pre-season-in-years-and-i-feel-great/ Edited August 23, 2020 by Polarboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego21 2135 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 I am one of the biggest fans of Andy, probably, but the precedents are not good. In the last 4 seasons he had lost 83 matches because injuries. Is more than 20 per year. The half of every season injured and many others being doubt only playing 15-20 minutes. Ankle, Ribs, Achilles, Knee, different muscles... He has scored 3 goals in the last 3 years. He is 31 years old. 32 in January. You can't set up a season with him as a 'star' player because he is not in his best. Yes... I wish he can be good in preseason and being important part of the team, but is very difficult this happened. The role of Andy is to be in bench. Being one of the most important people in the dressing room for the youngs. Being a captain. Try to be as fit as possible and try to take advantage of their good times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42443 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 We are soooo fucked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarboy 2311 Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 He just needs that pre-season with a few dips in the paddling pool and the wheelie-bins and he'll be good to go man. LETS DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Like a new signing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdansmith 3259 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Polarboy said: He just needs that pre-season with a few dips in the paddling pool and the wheelie-bins and he'll be good to go man. LETS DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 13867 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 I laughed at him posting “Time to get started!” Like he hasn’t been here for a year already 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 9775 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 How is his family did you say? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6585 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 If he can keep himself fit he is the type of player that could play into his late 30s. Not saying that's at the top level but it doesn't really matter if he loses half a yard of pace as it would to other players. Thats completely neglecting he is made of glass of course. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1245 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 He's barely playing into his early 30's man. On the rare occasions that he does play these days he looks a shadow of what he was. If he wasn't here he'd have retired now I reckon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42443 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 I’ve heard this lot are interested in a loan deal for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35082 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 17 minutes ago, David Kelly said: He's barely playing into his early 30's man. On the rare occasions that he does play these days he looks a shadow of what he was. If he wasn't here he'd have retired now I reckon. He more or less has retired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21923 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6585 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Yeah, He more or less retired a couple of season ago. I was more implying that he has the style of play that could eek out a few more years (eg Crouch). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30610 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Aye, if you’re the sort of Mickey Mouse club that needs to lump it up to the big fella for the last 20 minutes while trying to chase a draw. That’s not Steve Bruce’s brand of sexy football though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42443 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 2 hours ago, Dr Gloom said: Took me an embarrassingly long time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35082 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 (edited) I wasn’t a fan of giving him a contract on the first place but I could see the logic. Having given him a chance to prove his fitness and him not really doing that giving him another year is fucking ridiculous. So, of course, we’ve done it Edited August 24, 2020 by Alex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 34 minutes ago, Monkeys Fist said: Took me an embarrassingly long time Think he's saying Andy is missing blackjack. A surprise given his history of losing his balance in Aspers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42443 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Really? I thought it meant he ate hearts, for his dinner, with a spade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35082 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Bit racist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21923 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 2 hours ago, Alex said: I wasn’t a fan of giving him a contract on the first place but I could see the logic. Having given him a chance to prove his fitness and him not really doing that giving him another year is fucking ridiculous. So, of course, we’ve done it It was his failure to score a single goal in all competitions that secured the extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21923 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Someone’s got to make Joelinton look good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2207 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 To be fair to Carroll, ...... nope I’ve got nothing. iirc the gossip about him was that he’s a pisshead who doesn’t look after his diet or his fitness. Add that to his appalling injury record and you have to wonder why on earth he was offered an extension. Maybe hes a leader in the treatment room.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 3355 Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Kitman said: iirc the gossip about him was that he’s a pisshead who doesn’t look after his diet or his fitness. Add that to his appalling injury record and you have to wonder why on earth he was offered an extension. Mrs Doubtfire needs someone to drink with as UM only drinks at the Labour Club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1245 Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 He starts today in a friendly against Crewe if anyone is remotely interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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