Man - King - Electric (in that order)
Andy Carroll made his long-awaited debut today when he came on in the 74th minute. It’s crazy to think that Liverpool bought him only a month ago – since fans have been hearing about the 35 million pound man everyday since.
While it was only 15 minutes, it was a huge deal for the club. For one, they were in the middle of crushing their most bitter rival. How better to say we could have really owned your soul by trotting out a 6 foot 3 inch thoroughbred in the waning moments. It would have been bedlam had he scored.
Secondly, it continues to show Liverpool’s progression from bottom feeding Hodgson awfulness to Master of Hope and Awesomeness that exudes from the birthday boy – King Kenny Dalglish. Suarez (your other big name from January) has just sliced and diced his way through United’s back line and here come big Andy Carroll, ready to head on anything he can jump up and get. It’s an excited thought for the club and even more so for the fans.
Which leads me to the last bit about Carroll – the fans want to see this guy. One of the coolest things after Carroll came on was his immediate impact and showcase of what he intends to do while wearing Liverpool’s number 9. A throw in leads to Kuyt lifting a ball in Carroll’s general vicinity and he smashes a header from 17 yards away. Sure, it was easy for Van Der Saar but it showed his intent as well as his skill. Liverpool desperately needs someone who can go up and get those types of passes. Carroll not only can do it, he can put those in the back of the net – a huge advantage.
It was a huge day at Anfield. The fans were witness to one of Liverpool brightest performances of the season. Six points lay between the Reds and the fifth spot with Spurs drawing against Wolves today. It can be done and if today it an indication – these last nine matches are going to be fun to watch.
tie* equals win 