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Post by Vadiation_Ribe on Jul 13, 2018 9:48:03 GMT
Thinking Andy Carroll is the next Dean Ashton...bet they must be so glad they've signed Jack Wilshire to make sure the physio doesn't get bored Dean Ashton seemed to make the most of his career when he could, whereas Carroll seems like he could have made more of his.
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Post by bloody56 on Jul 13, 2018 9:56:37 GMT
You won't get a job with either The Sun or Fox News, spoiling a good story with the truth.
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Post by Absolution on Jul 13, 2018 10:02:55 GMT
If he’d looked after himself and stayed fit, he would at the very least have been the plan B England needed v Croatia. He’s done very well for himself, but he could have been so much more. I don't know why you'd think that. He hasn't played for England since 2012 and his club record is mediocre at best. Peter Crouch has scored 50 percent more goals than him over the same period he's been at Stoke. Add in the fact he's the sort of utter prick Gareth Southgate is trying not to pick, and there's no case for him being part of the England setup. Crouch scoring 50% more and Carroll being an utter prick are all part of the looking after himself and staying fit I referred to. Their goals per game records are similar using the start of the 2011 season (when Crouch joined Stoke) - your 50% more figure must be based on all games rather than just league games, so using those stats, Carroll scores a goal every 4.16 games where Crouch scores 1 every 3.93 games. Carroll’s goals per game in league games is better than Crouch. 1 in 4.1 against Crouch’s 1 in 4.5. My view is that Carroll would have scored more if he’d had an injury-free run. The way he can bully defenders, and particularly given England’s current love of a good set-piece, I think he’d have been ideal. Whenever he gets a run of games, he scores, and is always talked of as being someone who should be considered for England. It’s always quickly been followed by another lay-off. The injuries seem to be connected to his reported lifestyle, and if the rumours of this latest incident are true, it doesn’t look like he’s in a hurry to change. Maybe he’ll regret it in later life, or maybe he’ll look back on a life enjoyed.
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Post by greyman on Jul 13, 2018 11:06:25 GMT
I don't know why you'd think that. He hasn't played for England since 2012 and his club record is mediocre at best. Peter Crouch has scored 50 percent more goals than him over the same period he's been at Stoke. Add in the fact he's the sort of utter prick Gareth Southgate is trying not to pick, and there's no case for him being part of the England setup. Crouch scoring 50% more and Carroll being an utter prick are all part of the looking after himself and staying fit I referred to. Their goals per game records are similar using the start of the 2011 season (when Crouch joined Stoke) - your 50% more figure must be based on all games rather than just league games, so using those stats, Carroll scores a goal every 4.16 games where Crouch scores 1 every 3.93 games. Carroll’s goals per game in league games is better than Crouch. 1 in 4.1 against Crouch’s 1 in 4.5. My view is that Carroll would have scored more if he’d had an injury-free run. The way he can bully defenders, and particularly given England’s current love of a good set-piece, I think he’d have been ideal. Whenever he gets a run of games, he scores, and is always talked of as being someone who should be considered for England. It’s always quickly been followed by another lay-off. The injuries seem to be connected to his reported lifestyle, and if the rumours of this latest incident are true, it doesn’t look like he’s in a hurry to change. Maybe he’ll regret it in later life, or maybe he’ll look back on a life enjoyed. All of which may be true, and he still wouldn't get picked because he's a prick. Within six years, he'll be broke and washed up and scabbing money where he can find it.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2018 11:22:12 GMT
I so hope this is true 😂😂 Schadenfreude 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
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Post by wozzerthepotter on Jul 13, 2018 12:44:34 GMT
There is so much money in football right or wrong these players get paid a fortune Some deserve but some are just a waste of oxygen stealing a living. I'd like to see a list of those you think are worth £50k+ a week to do something they would do for nothing that's without mentioning the high life that goes with the role!
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Post by salopstick on Jul 13, 2018 12:46:44 GMT
There is so much money in football right or wrong these players get paid a fortune Some deserve but some are just a waste of oxygen stealing a living. I'd like to see a list of those you think are worth £50k+ a week to do something they would do for nothing that's without mentioning the high life that goes with the role! It’s not that they are worth it it’s more it’s the going rate Unfortunately
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Post by marcofstoke on Jul 15, 2018 10:59:13 GMT
Unbelievable both out for at least 3 months. Carroll ruptured ACL after falling off balcony whilst drunk. Both sent home from pre season tour. They’re very lucky they’re loaded. How can the balcony be sent home? Surely it lived there?
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Post by ParaPsych on Jul 15, 2018 11:37:03 GMT
Crouch scoring 50% more and Carroll being an utter prick are all part of the looking after himself and staying fit I referred to. Their goals per game records are similar using the start of the 2011 season (when Crouch joined Stoke) - your 50% more figure must be based on all games rather than just league games, so using those stats, Carroll scores a goal every 4.16 games where Crouch scores 1 every 3.93 games. Carroll’s goals per game in league games is better than Crouch. 1 in 4.1 against Crouch’s 1 in 4.5. My view is that Carroll would have scored more if he’d had an injury-free run. The way he can bully defenders, and particularly given England’s current love of a good set-piece, I think he’d have been ideal. Whenever he gets a run of games, he scores, and is always talked of as being someone who should be considered for England. It’s always quickly been followed by another lay-off. The injuries seem to be connected to his reported lifestyle, and if the rumours of this latest incident are true, it doesn’t look like he’s in a hurry to change. Maybe he’ll regret it in later life, or maybe he’ll look back on a life enjoyed. All of which may be true, and he still wouldn't get picked because he's a prick. Within six years, he'll be broke and washed up and scabbing money where he can find it. I met his fiances grandparents on holiday a couple of years ago. Nice couple. Anyway they said Carroll doesn't have any idea when it comes to money so you might be right! Although his fiances Dad is minted so he might be ok if he sticks with her.
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Post by rawli on Jul 15, 2018 13:10:36 GMT
I so hope this is true 😂😂 Schadenfreude 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀 The German u21 midfielder? Can't believe we're in for him.
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Post by shimmer on Jul 15, 2018 13:34:40 GMT
Couldnt write it could you! Bet he was on the Mcewans strength!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2018 15:30:51 GMT
The German u21 midfielder? Can't believe we're in for him. Very good 😀👍👏
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Post by knyperstokie on Jul 16, 2018 19:08:51 GMT
This guy will be 30 this season and has managed just over 50 goals in 13 seasons of Premier League football. What a waste. Don't end up like this, Berahino!
At least Carroll scores a few goals.
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Post by JurgenVandeurzen on Jul 16, 2018 19:10:51 GMT
I quite like Carroll, he's a dick - but he's just a normal lad.
What a player he is on his day too - Shame it doesn't happen often these days.
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