Andy Carroll - He's back

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Re: Andy Carroll

by YorkshireRoyal99 » 12 Sep 2022 17:01

I do think we haven't changed shape a lot in games because Ince hasn't had the senior options on the bench to do so, he's seemed reluctant to give a lot of young lads a chance, not in every situation granted, but in a fair few so far this season. That's fine for me if they potentially aren't ready yet, would rather they get some U23 game time and continue to work up through the ranks yet.

There definitely is a good blend of forwards now where they have similarities in terms of qualities, but are also slightly different. For example, Meite is a powerful player who is good in the air like Carroll, but is definitely more mobile like Long and will run channels, stretch defences etc. Agree with Carroll being more like-for-like with Joao than the others though as well, but there seems to be a good mix now.

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Re: Andy Carroll

by Sutekh » 12 Sep 2022 17:27

And Jahmari and Kelvin will hopefully learn a hell of a lot from them which can only help their game and the club even more. Wonder if AC and SL are looking to get into the coaching side after they give the game up.

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Re: Andy Carroll

by Binfield Royal » 13 Sep 2022 15:13

So has he actually agreed to join us? Many posts read like he's already signed but nothing from the club or BBCRB etc.
Would be pleased if its true.

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Re: Andy Carroll

by Stranded » 13 Sep 2022 15:21

Binfield Royal So has he actually agreed to join us? Many posts read like he's already signed but nothing from the club or BBCRB etc.
Would be pleased if its true.


No idea - DM report today he has turned down a deal in Iran worth 20k pw. Imagine turned down due to location rather than money.

Tone seems to have changed from "he's signing" to "he's still considering his options".

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Re: Andy Carroll

by Elm Park Kid » 13 Sep 2022 15:35

Speculation - but if Carroll had signed a contract at the weekend then the club might not have wanted to announce officially until they can do the full PR job. So the journo might have got a tip off to release unofficially. I'm not aware yet the guy has ever done an article like this based on rumour.


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Re: Andy Carroll

by YorkshireRoyal99 » 13 Sep 2022 15:54

I think it's a case of he's training with us at the moment, although he's expected to sign a deal with us? If the rumours are to be believed. Nothing to say he won't move elsewhere in that time though. The reports were suggesting we were hoping he was up to speed by after the International break, which is still a couple of weeks away yet.

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Re: Andy Carroll

by PATRIQT » 13 Sep 2022 16:15

Involved in a car accident this afternoon. Looked fine stood talking to Police. Other car didn't look great.

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Re: Andy Carroll

by Franchise FC » 13 Sep 2022 18:31

PATRIQT Involved in a car accident this afternoon. Looked fine stood talking to Police. Other car didn't look great.

Another one …. :shock:
He wrote his own car off the day before yesterday as well :wink:

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Re: Andy Carroll

by PATRIQT » 14 Sep 2022 12:14

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PATRIQT Involved in a car accident this afternoon. Looked fine stood talking to Police. Other car didn't look great.

Another one …. :shock:
He wrote his own car off the day before yesterday as well :wink:


Sorry. The Daily Mail were behind as usual.


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Re: Andy Carroll

by Sutekh » 15 Sep 2022 07:41

Deal getting nearer. Paul Ince confirms interest:

https://rdg.today/he-will-be-a-great-ac ... l-signing/

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Re: Andy Carroll

by windermereROYAL » 15 Sep 2022 10:38

He might reconsider his options after last night.

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Re: Andy Carroll

by Stranded » 15 Sep 2022 10:46

windermereROYAL He might reconsider his options after last night.


Or realise he'll stand a good chance of walking straight into the side.

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Re: Andy Carroll

by Stranded » 15 Sep 2022 13:25

https://mobile.twitter.com/dsey75/statu ... 0568911873

Someone spotted name stickers for the squad through an open door at the club shop last night.

Zoom in and Carroll is on the table. So unless we are signing Tom Carroll, looks like the move is all but done.

Or someone has too much time on their hands.

Also didn't realise until Reading Ince's quotes, that he is training with us and if the deal is sorted Ince wants him involved at the weekend.


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Re: Andy Carroll

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Re: Andy Carroll

by Hendo » 15 Sep 2022 16:29

CountryRoyal https://mobile.twitter.com/ReadingFC/status/1570432250319093769

:lol:

Guess he's back then.


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Re: Andy Carroll

by PATRIQT » 15 Sep 2022 16:30

CountryRoyal https://mobile.twitter.com/ReadingFC/status/1570432250319093769

:lol:

Guess he's back then.


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Re: Andy Carroll

by morganb » 15 Sep 2022 16:32

We are delighted to announce the signing of striker Andy Carroll on a short-term deal which will see him bolster our attacking options until mid-January.

https://www.readingfc.co.uk//news/2022/ ... te-hoops-/

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Re: Andy Carroll

by Sutekh » 15 Sep 2022 16:33

Confrimed though only another short term deal to mid January :roll:

Glad to have back in though, let’s hope he proves the difference at Wigan on Saturday.
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Re: Andy Carroll

by Forbury Lion » 15 Sep 2022 16:33

The Reading FC app just sent an alert, He's back until mid-January after signing a 4 month contract - could play 19 games

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Re: Andy Carroll

by PATRIQT » 15 Sep 2022 16:34

Good news. Still very useful. I'm sure if he stays fit it'll get extended until the summer.

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