[drewks]

Andy Carroll linked.

Not sure if there is any truth or paper talk as he was previously managed by Allardyce. Would be a risk given his injury record, but would certainly give us a plan B. I actually watched Newcastle beat West Ham in the 1st game of the season and Carroll started that game and played well, so was surprised he was subsequently dropped. I wouldn't be opposed to it on loan as he's a lot different to what we have and could be a good foil for Grant if we went 2 up top.

I agree. I've always quite liked Carroll - I think he's got more to his game than a lot give him credit for.
As you say though Slick, his fitness has always been an issue; for 'a big strong boy' he spends an awful lot of the time out injured