I am really struggling to see how any West Ham supporter would genuinely want him at the club in any capacity whatsoever paid or unpaid.He has been a disaster and when he has actually made it onto the pitch this season,he's been an embarrassment.I don't just think his days as a Premiership striker are done,I reckon his days as a professional footballer are done.I have no real ill-feeling towards him,I just want him to f*** off.
ludo22 wrote:I am really struggling to see how any West Ham supporter would genuinely want him at the club in any capacity whatsoever paid or unpaid.He has been a disaster and when he has actually made it onto the pitch this season,he's been an embarrassment.I don't just think his days as a Premiership striker are done,I reckon his days as a professional footballer are done.I have no real ill-feeling towards him,I just want him to **** off.
Relax mate, I don't think he will accept that deal, which is effectively like a zero hours contract
Sadly my last memory of the fella in c&b is him flailing about and being outplayed by a defence managed by Wally Downes
I’m aware he probably played more games for us after that, I was probably at them, don’t remember them.
Beyond the fellas injury problems (which I actually honestly have sympathy for him on), I think it’s overlooked that he looked absolutely ****ed as a footballer for us in his last 20 games. Not merely bereft of confidence, but like a player who simply did not belong at premiership levels.
And that’s actually being kind. Alarmingly for whoever signs him, he was outplayed by both Birmingham & Wimbledon’s 11.
For me it’s not about money. It’s about taking up a place in the squad with someone who ultimately you have to plan your season around NOT being fit because it would be reckless to assume otherwise. Thanks but goodbye.
If he's prepared to accept a minimal basic plus appearance and goals bonuses then I'd keep him in the squad. He doesn't play or contribute, then we lose very little. He does prove his fitness and manages to score some vital goals, then we gain a lot having him as a decent alternative from the bench or as an occasional starter. There's really very little about that specialises in doing what Carroll does when he's bang at it. The way to beat difficult Teams when plan a isn't working is turning to a plan b that's completely different. No one is better in the air.
He's earnt handsomely off the back of West Ham, so playing on terms ideal for us isn't asking much and would be time to pay something back after all the care and money we've given him since he's been here.
Up to you, wor Andy lad.... if that's not acceptable to him, then tata all the best for the future.
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Colours never run wrote:If he's prepared to accept a minimal basic plus appearance and goals bonuses then I'd keep him in the squad. He doesn't play or contribute, then we lose very little. He does prove his fitness and manages to score some vital goals, then we gain a lot having him as a decent alternative from the bench or as an occasional starter.
