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Post by gasprom on Sept 9, 2022 13:55:43 GMT
Joey talking about conversations with free agents.
One was an ex team mate he thought would be champ level but looked like he may join Wolves. That would appear to be Andy Carroll.
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Post by eppinggas on Sept 9, 2022 17:10:12 GMT
Joey talking about conversations with free agents. One was an ex team mate he thought would be champ level but looked like he may join Wolves. That would appear to be Andy Carroll. Andy Carroll lives in Rod Stewarts old house (well mansion) near Epping. If you think Rovers could afford anything remotely approaching his wage demands - I'll have a pint of what you're drinking. |
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Post by laughinggas on Sept 9, 2022 18:33:54 GMT
Joey talking about conversations with free agents. One was an ex team mate he thought would be champ level but looked like he may join Wolves. That would appear to be Andy Carroll. Andy Carroll lives in Rod Stewarts old house (well mansion) near Epping. If you think Rovers could afford anything remotely approaching his wage demands - I'll have a pint of what you're drinking. Remember he played for Reading for £1,000 per week last season. They pleaded that was their budget under ffp, and he was put in the shop window, Though dud not see anything on the post to suggest he might come to us. So drink what you like. |
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Post by eppinggas on Sept 10, 2022 8:41:47 GMT
Andy Carroll lives in Rod Stewarts old house (well mansion) near Epping. If you think Rovers could afford anything remotely approaching his wage demands - I'll have a pint of what you're drinking. Remember he played for Reading for £1,000 per week last season. They pleaded that was their budget under ffp, and he was put in the shop window, Though dud not see anything on the post to suggest he might come to us. So drink what you like. I didn't realise he was on only £1000 at Reading. He scored a couple of crackers on his debut I think, but both were chalked off. Anyway, if he does a similar deal - I can't believe it would be in League 1. I'll ask him next time I see him in the Theydon Oak. Where I drink what I like. |
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Post by gasprom on Sept 10, 2022 20:00:53 GMT
Here’s the quote: “ I spoke to a couple this week and I was shocked that an ex-teammate of mine, I thought he might come in the Champ, but then he says to me he might have a sniff of a Prem move, which is interesting. Diego Costa failed for the work permit and when he said it to me, I thought it might be there.”
Andy Carroll. Says he spoke to him, not that he had any inclination of signing for us
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Post by gasprom on Sept 16, 2022 7:25:22 GMT
It was Andy Carroll…
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Post by baselswh on Sept 16, 2022 8:35:38 GMT
Is'nt there another he's about to check out or was there only Andy Carroll?
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Post by bloogas on Sept 16, 2022 8:56:20 GMT
Is'nt there another he's about to check out or was there only Andy Carroll? Joe Dodoo? Or so I've read. |
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Post by baselswh on Sept 16, 2022 9:37:20 GMT
Is'nt there another he's about to check out or was there only Andy Carroll? Joe Dodoo? Or so I've read. Oh yeh,I forgot about him Bloo.👍 |
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Post by rideintothesun on Sept 16, 2022 10:19:11 GMT
Its interesting that Wolves were even considering hedging their PL survival on Carroll, no? Not good enough for a mediocre championship West Brom but apparently good enough to play in the PL? His time at West Ham showed he didn't have the commitment and mentality to be a PL player.
I've always thought he was overrated as a player, and that the hype around him was based on a single season in the PL. This often happens with young English players in the PL era. Its not that they never fulfilled their potential, its more that they didn't really have it in the first place.
Sinclair has always relied too heavily on his pace, which makes him less attractive as he gets older. Players who reinvent and persist into their mid-late 30s (e.g. Giggs) usually have more in their locker.
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Post by Bath Gas on Sept 16, 2022 10:51:24 GMT
I got the impression that the offer to Andy Carroll was mainly in jest, whilst Carroll was discussing the offers he'd had (or was likely to have), with JB. Just mates catching up via a phone call. |
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Post by RiversGas on Sept 16, 2022 16:09:35 GMT
Signed again for Reading
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Post by chelt_gas on Sept 16, 2022 18:34:19 GMT
A lot of speculation about Scott Sinclair on the other forum.
Regardless of who joins the recruitment strategy doesn’t seem to be as lucky or as well executed as last season.
But B***** is a motivator and they are nearly all his players. He should at least get them giving their all.
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Post by eppinggas on Sept 17, 2022 7:51:41 GMT
Its interesting that Wolves were even considering hedging their PL survival on Carroll, no? Not good enough for a mediocre championship West Brom but apparently good enough to play in the PL? His time at West Ham showed he didn't have the commitment and mentality to be a PL player. I've always thought he was overrated as a player, and that the hype around him was based on a single season in the PL. This often happens with young English players in the PL era. Its not that they never fulfilled their potential, its more that they didn't really have it in the first place. Sinclair has always relied too heavily on his pace, which makes him less attractive as he gets older. Players who reinvent and persist into their mid-late 30s (e.g. Giggs) usually have more in their locker. A little bit harsh on Carroll. A battering ram of an old-fashioned centre forward. Maybe he doesn't fit in with the new premiersh*t era where it's becoming less of a physical battle. I remember him being criticized for not putting in enough effort in training at West Ham, and he responded by saying if he gave it 100% none of the defenders would be in a fit state to play on Saturday... His 'non-football' related injuries (and how he got them) appeared to hold him back and he's only got himself to blame for that. If he stays fit and keeps out of night clubs - he could still be a very good signing for Reading. |
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Post by baselswh on Sept 17, 2022 7:58:48 GMT
Its interesting that Wolves were even considering hedging their PL survival on Carroll, no? Not good enough for a mediocre championship West Brom but apparently good enough to play in the PL? His time at West Ham showed he didn't have the commitment and mentality to be a PL player. I've always thought he was overrated as a player, and that the hype around him was based on a single season in the PL. This often happens with young English players in the PL era. Its not that they never fulfilled their potential, its more that they didn't really have it in the first place. Sinclair has always relied too heavily on his pace, which makes him less attractive as he gets older. Players who reinvent and persist into their mid-late 30s (e.g. Giggs) usually have more in their locker. A little bit harsh on Carroll. A battering ram of an old-fashioned centre forward. Maybe he doesn't fit in with the new premiersh*t era where it's becoming less of a physical battle. I remember him being criticized for not putting in enough effort in training at West Ham, and he responded by saying if he gave it 100% none of the defenders would be in a fit state to play on Saturday... His 'non-football' related injuries (and how he got them) appeared to hold him back and he's only got himself to blame for that. If he stays fit and keeps out of night clubs - he could still be a very good signing for Reading. I thought him the best striker in the UK for a season or two.That is when he was fit ,but sadly that was'nt very often. He was a nightmare to play against when in the mood. |
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Post by rideintothesun on Sept 17, 2022 9:25:52 GMT
Its interesting that Wolves were even considering hedging their PL survival on Carroll, no? Not good enough for a mediocre championship West Brom but apparently good enough to play in the PL? His time at West Ham showed he didn't have the commitment and mentality to be a PL player. I've always thought he was overrated as a player, and that the hype around him was based on a single season in the PL. This often happens with young English players in the PL era. Its not that they never fulfilled their potential, its more that they didn't really have it in the first place. Sinclair has always relied too heavily on his pace, which makes him less attractive as he gets older. Players who reinvent and persist into their mid-late 30s (e.g. Giggs) usually have more in their locker. A little bit harsh on Carroll. A battering ram of an old-fashioned centre forward. Maybe he doesn't fit in with the new premiersh*t era where it's becoming less of a physical battle. I remember him being criticized for not putting in enough effort in training at West Ham, and he responded by saying if he gave it 100% none of the defenders would be in a fit state to play on Saturday... His 'non-football' related injuries (and how he got them) appeared to hold him back and he's only got himself to blame for that. If he stays fit and keeps out of night clubs - he could still be a very good signing for Reading. You are correct - Carroll was very much a throwback to the 1970s, the archetypal 'big man upfront', which is a peculiarly British obsession. He could be effective, but only in short bursts. His game was based on intensity which, by definition, is hard to sustain over long periods of time and imposes severe strains on the body. But the game has moved on. You don't have to play with a striker, let alone a 'big' targetman - look at Man City, who have won the Premiership without playing a recognized striker. From what I remember, West Ham either said or implied that his injury record was a result of his lack of professionalism. |
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Post by eppinggas on Sept 17, 2022 12:05:24 GMT
A little bit harsh on Carroll. A battering ram of an old-fashioned centre forward. Maybe he doesn't fit in with the new premiersh*t era where it's becoming less of a physical battle. I remember him being criticized for not putting in enough effort in training at West Ham, and he responded by saying if he gave it 100% none of the defenders would be in a fit state to play on Saturday... His 'non-football' related injuries (and how he got them) appeared to hold him back and he's only got himself to blame for that. If he stays fit and keeps out of night clubs - he could still be a very good signing for Reading. You are correct - Carroll was very much a throwback to the 1970s, the archetypal 'big man upfront', which is a peculiarly British obsession. He could be effective, but only in short bursts. His game was based on intensity which, by definition, is hard to sustain over long periods of time and imposes severe strains on the body. But the game has moved on. You don't have to play with a striker, let alone a 'big' targetman - look at Man City, who have won the Premiership without playing a recognized striker. From what I remember, West Ham either said or implied that his injury record was a result of his lack of professionalism. Agreed. He's not a 90 minute player (probably never has been). But you're 1-0 down and it's around the hour mark (and you don't have the money/quality to bring on Kevin de Bruyne or Jack Grealish) - bring on Andy Carroll to terrorise the defence... |
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Post by eppinggas on Oct 2, 2022 17:02:29 GMT
Remember he played for Reading for £1,000 per week last season. They pleaded that was their budget under ffp, and he was put in the shop window, Though dud not see anything on the post to suggest he might come to us. So drink what you like. I didn't realise he was on only £1000 at Reading. He scored a couple of crackers on his debut I think, but both were chalked off. Anyway, if he does a similar deal - I can't believe it would be in League 1. I'll ask him next time I see him in the Theydon Oak. Where I drink what I like. Yup laughinggas - you were correct. Andy was watching the Manchester derby and I had a quick word with him. He had a couple of conversations with B***** and Joey even offered to drive him to Horfield. Mr Carroll said it was 'a bit far for him to travel'. Good to see he now has the chance to prove himself at Reading. Kronenburg with an Orchard Thieves top. I drink what I like. |
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Post by oldie on Oct 2, 2022 18:54:15 GMT
I didn't realise he was on only £1000 at Reading. He scored a couple of crackers on his debut I think, but both were chalked off. Anyway, if he does a similar deal - I can't believe it would be in League 1. I'll ask him next time I see him in the Theydon Oak. Where I drink what I like. Yup laughinggas - you were correct. Andy was watching the Manchester derby and I had a quick word with him. He had a couple of conversations with B***** and Joey even offered to drive him to Horfield. Mr Carroll said it was 'a bit far for him to travel'. Good to see he now has the chance to prove himself at Reading. Kronenburg with an Orchard Thieves top. I drink what I like. "Kronenburg with an Orchard Thieves top. I drink what I like. " Christ thats nasty😱 |
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