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Originally Posted by Jimmy Krack Korn
Adam looked like the real deal, unfortunately, Carroll did not. How many opportunities did he completely screw up? Hoping for better things to come from him.
I thought Enrique looked good and Downing as well.
The second half...what...the...hell?
That Larsson goal was superb though.
Could have easily been 3-1, 4-1 Liverpool, oh well. Looking forward to a huge season.
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Everybody is so harsh on Carroll because he came at a large fee at the same time that Torres left. I thought Carroll had a strong game, but looked a little tired in the second half. Carroll brings so much more to this team then just goals. He is a complete distraction out there, as defenses are constantly worrying about him.
In fact, on our only goal of the game, Suarez popped free because the entire Sunderland team was busy making sure that Carroll didn't have any space. That goal would not have been scored if it wasn't for Carroll's presence.
Carroll will be immense for us, but it may not always show up on the score sheet.