Andy Carroll has given an extensive interview on the Newcastle United website. This interview chronicles his journey from his youth days through his times at Liverpool and West Ham, and ultimately back home to Newcastle.
It is a really revealing interview in which Andy shows his maturity and growth from when he was a young man with a bit of a reputation. However, he is back at Newcastle United right now and really seems to appreciate the new chance he has at his hometown club.
While Carroll does say that he despises the gym, he is continuing to work hard to get back to what he loves, and that is playing football. He wants to be back on the field terrorizing defenders. That is what he is known for. As a powerful center forward with a powerful left foot.
Andy has made some comments about his style of play and how it is an under-appreciated aspect of the modern game. This is what he has said:
“It’s actually probably a shame because I think a lot of teams need some of the things I can do.
“I don’t think for one minute that I’m the only person who can do it, but I do think it’s a shame that there’s not many players around.
“I just enjoy it – I really enjoy just getting involved and throwing myself around. I think when you stand out of it, and you’re not involved in it, it’s not fun. You need to be in the mix, getting involved.
“You see most teams now trying to look for the smaller, more athletic players, and it’s nice to know there’s some managers out there who appreciate that that’s not what it’s all about and that you can change it up, chop it up.
“I actually think there needs to be more players like this.”
We are filled with anticipation to see Andy back out on the pitch. We think he will link up very well with either Joelinton playing slightly behind him or even with Dwight Gayle as a partner. Carroll will give Steve Bruce a lot of options if he can stay fit.
Andy Carroll– back at the place he calls home
We also don’t mind if Steve Bruce goes to a more traditional direct style of football at times this season. Getting results is what will matter the most this season, and however the team gets points on the board is fine with us, as long as they do.
Andy is also filled with anticipation about getting back to playing football. These are his thoughts about returning to St James Park for the first time this season.
“I can’t wait to just walk out at St. James’. I really can’t. Honestly, I can’t describe it.
“I walked into the stadium when I was signing and walked down the side of the pitch. Just an unbelievable feeling.
“When I put the shirt on and walk out. I can’t describe it. I’m more buzzing to put it on now, the shirt than I was when I was 17.
“I’m so excited.”
Hopefully, Andy will get to return next month. The reported target is away at Liverpool on September 14th. The first home game after that will be home to Brighton.
That match is now looking like a massive fixture for Newcastle. It would be great to have Andy available to make his return to St James Park then.
84 comments so far
toon22
Aug 19, 2019 at 5:42 PM
Comment #1He didn’t play a game last year due to injury
So he needs to recover from injuries, get fit , find form as a footballer and fit into a team that’s never played a single game with him on the field
What could possibly go wrong
Genjikai
Aug 19, 2019 at 5:44 PM
Comment #2Toon22
Our hope lies on carroll. 8 and a half years waiting for his return. Howay big AC no pressure just save the toon from relegation.
SwissSte
Aug 19, 2019 at 5:45 PM
Comment #3Get rid of Rondon, get an injury prone Carroll. Sound.
Genjikai
Aug 19, 2019 at 5:46 PM
Comment #4Swissste
It is the plan, lets roll with it.
Its never ashleys fault.
But it is the fans apparently.
lochinvar
Aug 19, 2019 at 5:46 PM
Comment #5What will he bring ?
Sticking plasters
That apart Andy I hope you bring something to the attack that Van Disel, Attila the Hun and Gengis Khan would be proud of.
Start a revolution and get us back on track for your sake and ours.
lochinvar
Aug 19, 2019 at 5:48 PM
Comment #6Boycott Ashley@85earlier
It’s alreet we have Joelinton who’ll be worth 150m in a few years, not sure which currency it’ll be though.
Take your pick
Bitcoin
Boodles
Spondoolicks
Wonga
Dongs
Ron Knee
Aug 19, 2019 at 5:48 PM
Comment #7This ain’t Melchester Rovers.
Belfast
Aug 19, 2019 at 5:53 PM
Comment #8We could really do with Roy Race though.
toon22
Aug 19, 2019 at 5:54 PM
Comment #9There are people who post here, and report in the media who would have you believe anyone or anything is to blame other than Jabba
Its their job to say it, they are payed to protect the fat greedy get
Why does he pay people to do this ?
He is in retail so is vulnerable to bad PR, and his colossal ego.
With his wealth he has become so accustomed to getting everything his own way he is insulted when people resit his greed
lochinvar
Aug 19, 2019 at 5:55 PM
Comment #10Wellington in NZ have erected a statue to Ashley and his two fingers
Scary
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-49396718
Belfast
Aug 19, 2019 at 5:56 PM
Comment #11Bravo to whoever called Steve Bruce Pat Butcher earlier haha
Jib
Aug 19, 2019 at 5:57 PM
Comment #12toon22
Aug 19, 2019 at 5:42 PM
Comment #1
He didn’t play a game last year due to injury
Carroll played 12 games last season
a total of 6 hours playing time.
WHOOPS
Jib
Aug 19, 2019 at 5:58 PM
Comment #13Also 2 hours in the FA cup
with one goal
toon22
Aug 19, 2019 at 5:59 PM
Comment #14lochinvar
About £342,000 gives you 150 million Zimbabwean Dollars
https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=342%2C000&From=GBP&To=ZWD
Jail for Ashley
Aug 19, 2019 at 5:59 PM
Comment #15About a year and a half ago while driving home I listened to a podcast with Caulkin, Hardy and a couple of others, Luke Edwards was one of them. He came across as a Newcastle fan, he called Mike Ashley a c*%t which was a bit out of tune in the discussion. I’ve since seen him called out as an Ipswich fan who’s second team is Ajax as he thinks going to Amsterdam is really cool. Over the last few months most of his articles have been about blaming Rafa for this and that but not giving a reason as to what the actual blame is. I’ve finally had enough of reading his bollorx so told him I’m stopping following his posts, Oldgit1, who that had nothing at all to do with must have seen it and called me a dick. Then, the day after Edwards writes a story blaming us fans for Bruce’s demise, unfortunately with pr!cks like him about the rest of the country will start believing that it is our fault. Newcastle fan my ar$e, as for Oldgit1 he’s still got his head stuck up Jib’s.
toon22
Aug 19, 2019 at 6:00 PM
Comment #16JIb
My mistake, was told it by a West Ham fan
Were saved
c-dog
Aug 19, 2019 at 6:00 PM
Comment #17Joelinton is like a new car. As soon as he left the garage his value deteriorated
Jib
Aug 19, 2019 at 6:02 PM
Comment #18Belfast
Glentoran are desperate for fans
toon22
Aug 19, 2019 at 6:02 PM
Comment #19If the PR think blaming the fans is going to be believed by anyone they are desperate
Theyve got nowt
It will help with the protests though
Lets see them explain away the empty stadiums and protests once we really start to struggle
Jib
Aug 19, 2019 at 6:03 PM
Comment #20toon22
Aug 19, 2019 at 6:00 PM
Comment #16
JIb
My mistake
Just add it to your list
toon22
Aug 19, 2019 at 6:03 PM
Comment #21JIB
Who do you think Jabba will pretend to sell us to this Chrimbo ?
Its a twice a year thing nowdays isnt it
toon22
Aug 19, 2019 at 6:04 PM
Comment #22JIB
LOL
Youve never even been to the toon, there not a word youve typed here thats not utter PR bollix
Hiya
toon22
Aug 19, 2019 at 6:05 PM
Comment #23JIB
At least the PR arnt blaming you for the unrest LOL
Jib
Aug 19, 2019 at 6:06 PM
Comment #24Jail
Oldgit was mistaken in his twitter knowledge
However
You are still a dick
Jib
Aug 19, 2019 at 6:08 PM
Comment #25toon22
name a hotel in the Haymarket
He he he
toon22
Aug 19, 2019 at 6:10 PM
Comment #26JIB
Just google maps it lol
Never been once have you
Jib
Aug 19, 2019 at 6:14 PM
Comment #27Actually the Farmers Rest in the Haymarket was the first pub I ever
had a drink in , waiting for a number 11 down to Tynemouth on my way
home from Dame Allans
Jib
Aug 19, 2019 at 6:16 PM
Comment #28Happy days
Bleatin' n Bruced
Aug 19, 2019 at 6:19 PM
Comment #29Jib if mistake lists were kept on bog rolls you’d be bankrupt buying lidls own. You Wanyama stay clear of calling people out on errors 😉
Jib
Aug 19, 2019 at 6:22 PM
Comment #30Bleatin’ n Bruced
Jib if mistake lists were kept on bog rolls you’d be bankrupt buying lidls own. You Wanyama stay clear of calling people out on errors
great contribution
Bleatin' n Bruced
Aug 19, 2019 at 6:22 PM
Comment #31Joelinton is like an auction car.
Bargain. Looks decent on paper. Blowed if you can get it started though.
Belfast
Aug 19, 2019 at 6:23 PM
Comment #32Sorry Jib I’m a Linfield man. F@ck the Glens!
Bleatin' n Bruced
Aug 19, 2019 at 6:23 PM
Comment #33I make an effort jib I hope you appreciate it. 😉
Jib
Aug 19, 2019 at 6:23 PM
Comment #34BandB
You forgot me calling Rayo Vallecano
Real Vallecano
what a major cock up
BandB
Freudian slip
whoops
Bleatin' n Bruced
Aug 19, 2019 at 6:26 PM
Comment #35I thought it had 3 ‘L’s.
A really I was going to stick with wanyama. Never even thought about going for the Perez who was an athlete but not our erstwhile Spaniard.
Ron Knee
Aug 19, 2019 at 6:28 PM
Comment #36In your school uniform, Jib?
Jib
Aug 19, 2019 at 6:30 PM
Comment #37Ron
Nope
We were playing St Cuthberts and were allowed to wear civvies
Rugby that is
The big ginger teacher forget his name
toon22
Aug 19, 2019 at 6:31 PM
Comment #38Hiya JIB
😉
Belfast
Aug 19, 2019 at 6:32 PM
Comment #39I believe Luke Edwards is a Leyton Orient fan Jail.
Jib
Aug 19, 2019 at 6:32 PM
Comment #40Those days I dressed like one of the Bay City Rollers
ha ha ha