Andy Carroll Claims Newcastle Forced Liverpool Move in New Book

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Andy Carroll has claimed that Newcastle United forced him into a £35million move to Liverpool in January 2011, describing how he felt he had no choice but to leave his boyhood club. The 37-year-old striker, now playing for Dagenham and Redbridge in the National League South, makes the revelations in his new book, Owning It.

Carroll became Liverpool's record signing when he joined from Newcastle for £35million on transfer deadline day in January 2011, making 58 appearances and scoring 11 goals across two seasons. He currently co-owns Dagenham and Redbridge with YouTuber KSI.

In his book, Carroll detailed how he never wanted to leave Newcastle for Anfield. He wrote that after landing in Liverpool, he went straight to Anfield for his medical and kept thinking that he hoped it would fail so he could go home, but he passed with flying colours.

Carroll explained that Newcastle forced him to hand in a transfer request, otherwise he would not play for the club again. He stated that Newcastle had him over a barrel and that he later learned putting in a transfer request meant Newcastle kept 10 per cent of the £35million fee that would otherwise have gone to him.

The first thing he did after signing was phone his parents, who were less upset about him leaving Newcastle than the fact he had not discussed it with them. He also described how he looked like he wanted to cry when being unveiled as a Liverpool player alongside Luis Suarez, despite forcing himself to say he was happy at the club.

Back in 2011, the narrative was that Carroll had forced a move away from Newcastle to become Liverpool's main man after Fernando Torres departed to Chelsea. However, Carroll claims the rhetoric from St. James' Park was so far from the truth as to be almost laughable and that then manager Alan Pardew was former owner Mike Ashley's puppet.

He added that he was desperate to tell everyone what had really gone on but thought it best to keep a lid on it. He did not want Liverpool and their fans to think he hated the idea of being there, especially as they had paid so much for him and handed him the number 9 shirt worn by Ian Rush, Robbie Fowler, and Torres.

Carroll's spell at Liverpool lasted from 2011 to 2013, after which he played for a further seven clubs, including West Ham, West Brom, Reading, and a return to Newcastle. His career also saw him play for Bordeaux in the lower leagues of France.

In his book, Carroll also tackled his persistent problems with alcohol, which arose after he received his first big salary increase. He said that before his weekly wage jumped to £2,500 a week, he was quite sensible, but soon he was spending time in bars, strip joints, and casinos.

He wrote that if everyone wanted a tray of shots, he would buy a tray of shots. While alcohol did not turn him into a violent person, a well-known footballer spending time in local establishments was bound to attract trouble.

Carroll reflected on his career choices, stating he is not saying he could have had a career like Harry Kane, but Kane is a great example of what can be achieved with a clean and disciplined life. He noted that not drinking alcohol, eating right, and spending hours in the gym can lead to success, but he wanted to live an everyday life, going out with friends, attending music festivals, and having a few too many drinks and a kebab now and again.

Elsewhere in the book, Carroll made the admission that he was sexually assaulted a few years ago by a celebrity mate who was later jailed for three years. He described the assault as traumatic and said he has been unable to forget it after a humiliating and horrendous court case.

Carroll explained that the incident occurred one evening after he had played a game for Newcastle United when a celebrity mate of his former partner invited himself round to watch a boxing match. He wrote that after feeling uncomfortable during their interactions, he went to bed early and remembers feeling light-headed after a few drinks.

The book, Owning It, provides a candid account of Carroll's career and personal life, offering insights into his time at Liverpool, his struggles, and his reflections on the path he chose.

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