Many Newcastle United supporters have been responding to some footage of Andy Carroll scoring a trademark headed goal during training. The clip was shared on Twitter via the club’s official account.
Carroll left St. James’ Park back in January 2011 for Liverpool in a deal reportedly worth £36.9m (as per Transfermarkt.co.uk). He later left Anfield for West Ham United, joining the Londoners permanently for a fee of £15.75m in the summer of 2013. However, having struggled with the injuries throughout his time in the capital, he was allowed to leave and returned to the North-East to join up with Steve Bruce’s side.
Here is how a sample of the Magpies faithful have responded to the post.
Did he get injured winning that header.
— Lee (@NostalgicNUFC) June 4, 2020
Surprised he didnt pull his hamstring
— cjm (@cjmains) June 4, 2020
Do you think Andy Carroll can have a positive influence in the remainder of this campaign?
Yes
No
These fans wasted no time in referring to the player’s poor injury record and joked about his ability to stay fit. Since his return, the 31-year-old has made 14 appearances for the Toon and despite not having netted this season, he has provided his teammates with four assists (as per Transfermarkt.co.uk).
One of our own???
— Jack (@jchaytor16) June 4, 2020
The big lad fit like? And what is this crossing sorcery I see before me?!!
— stephen fenn (@steviefenn) June 4, 2020
@Nially_Caff all I’ve wanted to see this season haha
— Chris Thompson (@tomapony) June 4, 2020
Good ball by Yedlin tbf, he could do with doing that more in games
— joe (@nufcrichys) June 4, 2020
DeAndre Yedlin has received some praise for his cross into the penalty area from which the striker scored. In our view, regardless of your thoughts on Carroll, if fit and considering given his physical presence, there is no doubt he can be a useful tool to Steve Bruce for the remainder of the campaign.