Andy Carroll: Liverpool striker joins West Ham on loan
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Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has joined West Ham on a season-long loan.
The 23-year-old England international was persuaded to move after Reds boss Brendan Rodgers made it clear the player was not part of his plans.
"It's great to be here at West Ham and all signed up," said Carroll. "I want to be playing games and obviously hoping to score some goals.
"I know the manager well and some of the lads, so it is nice for me to come to a place where I know people."
Carroll played under West Ham boss Sam Allardyce at Newcastle United. The forward also played alongside Hammers skipper Kevin Nolan when they were at the Magpies.
"I know Sam from Newcastle and he was a massive reason for me coming," added Carroll. "It was a no-brainer really."
Allardyce said: "For all parties, this is a great signing. Andy is an all-round footballer but, because he is 6ft 3in and one of his strengths is his aerial power, everybody dismisses the ability he possesses on the floor.
"Hopefully he can score goals for us and we will be in a very good position at the end of the year in the Premier League."
It is understood there is no commitment from West Ham to buy Carroll, although the Hammers have the option to complete a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee next summer.
Liverpool manager Rodgers said: "It is very simple. The club have made a monumental investment in big Andy. At the moment he is not playing. He made it very clear he wanted to play games and this is his last chance to do that."
Having conceded defeat in their chase for Carroll earlier this month, West Ham were given signs of encouragement on Thursday.
The deal could allow Liverpool to free up funds to move for Fulham striker Clint Dempsey, while Arsenal's Theo Walcott also remains a target.
In the meantime, Liverpool have completed the signing of 18-year-old striker Samed Yesil from Bayer Leverkusen. The fee for the German Under-18 international is understood to be in the region of £1m.
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Goodbye "Academy of Football"
Hello to hoof-ball.
At least WHU wont need to waste money on the midfield
Demel Collins Reid McCartney
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Jarvis Nolan Taylor
Carroll
Looks quite decent - Taylor and Jarvis could whip in some decent crosses for Carroll. Could use a decent CB though. Michael Dawson would fit in nicely.
IMO you only have to look at the Andy Carroll situation to see everything that is wrong with the club.I hope he goes to WHU and proves the doubters wrong.
Note to self: you are deluded wake up
Already BR has us playing a style of football that we've not seen at Anfield in over 20 years and I, for one, like it. It's only a matter of time and perhaps a couple of players away from reaping rewards.
It's a world away from the negative rubbish that Rafa and Dalglish had us playing. Give the guy your support.
Or BR is deluded.