Friday, January 6, 2012

6 January 2012

Happy Birthday: Andy Carroll (23)

the many faces...
Andy Carroll is an English footballer who plays striker for Liverpool, though you wouldn't know it from watching the average game.  He has only made 31 appearances overall since his move to Liverpool, with 6 goals. 

i'm more expensive than you are
Liverpool payed 35 million for his from Newcastle, which is the highest ever paid for a British footballer. Andy made his debut for Liverpool against Manchester United on 6 March 2011, and didn't score a goal for his new team until April. 

He has also made 3 appearances for the senior England team, scoring 1 goal.

with short hair
Carroll has the advantage of height (he's 6'3") which affects his style of play.  He has been compaired to Alan Shearer, Didier Drogba, and has been named the best striker in the PL by Ian Holloway (Blackpool Manager)

hot caveman 
He has a daughter with his ex-girlfriend.

i'm assuming this is his baby... they all look the same to me
He is kind of a badass. He has been arrested multiple times for everything from breaking curfew, to smashing a glass in a man's face at a nightclub. He also broke the jaw of his ex-teammate Steven Taylor.  His car was set on fire after he was charged with assault in an incident with his ex.

he wouldn't hurt a fly
I don't know what it is about him, but I just want him to succeed. Maybe it's because he has been in so many fights. Or maybe because of his awesome beard/pony combo. Either way, I am looking forward to seeing him play more for the England National Team and scoring goals!