Typical London Press

I was reading an article about Andy Carroll earlier today and the journalist not only killed the poor lad... But he pretty much danced on his grave.

Now, i'm not going to write an article defending Carrolls performances for the club - they havent been good enough. We can agree on that.

I think we need to look at the bigger picture regarding the transaction. Liverpool had a player in Fernando Torres who had a poor world cup, albeit a winner of the tournament. The last 12 months of his Liverpool career was not good. He looked disinterested and a shadow of his former self. The goals had dried up and the man had clearly made up his mind to leave.

Further north, a lad called Andy was getting rave reviews from all quarters. His start to the 2010/11 season was breathtaking. The replacement for Shearer had arrived and the press agreed.

January 2011 - it happened. Chelsea managed to purchase Torres for 50 million pound on the last day of the window. Liverpool had to find a replacement and cast their nets over Newcastle.

Now, newcastle were fully aware of the Torres fee and clearly used this in their favour. Liverpool had to make a decision.

Was this 35million from the owners pockets? No. The £50 million from the Torres transfer meant that Liverpool could find a replacement and still have change.

& Thats what happened. Liverpool effectively swapped strikers and came away with £15 million.

Given that Carroll was being touted as Englands next number 9 and given that Torres was a shadow of his former self - Liverpool were actually conducting decent business. (on paper)

The Carroll fee is brought up continuously but the key to everything was the Torres transfer. Chelsea pretty much sent 35 million to Newcastle and sent 15 million to Liverpool.

Ok, Carroll hasnt worked out, but neither has Torres but why havent Chelsea been lambasted by the press? Seriously, lets break this down:

Chelsea spent 50 million and got an appalling Torres
Liverpool made 15 million profit and got a poor Carroll

I think Liverpool got the better deal and Carroll still has time on his side.

Typical London press wouldnt have the nerve to crucify Chelsea and their huge loss.

Anyway, i know Carroll has underperformed and i know Liverpool must be disappointed but I'd like to think there are some people who will read this and take a different look on the andy carroll price tag.

Regards

The Great Metropolis