A Load of Squit 6,260 Posted July 3, 2023 Just had a conversation with a Carlisle fan who said that Andy Carroll was due a Brunton Park today to sign for Carlisle, he had his medical last week, agreed terms and to day was the press day. He hasn't turned up and they cannot contact him. To cheer up the Carlisle fan I told him the Ian Crook story. 😀 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 7,797 Posted July 3, 2023 In other news Theo Walcott set to sign for Reading. They get rid of Andy Caroll and sign Walcott. You know if you want back a decade ago.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yobocop 1,442 Posted July 3, 2023 (edited) Don’t remember Ian crook then Cambridge? one of our best players (changed as some can’t take a joke) who went off to Ipswich only to change his mind and came back to Norwich Edited July 3, 2023 by Yobocop 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,715 Posted July 3, 2023 Over rated? Are you mad ?!!! 13 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Starr 571 Posted July 3, 2023 (edited) Overrated dear god. One of our greatest midfielders. We were hugely successful with him at the heart of the team. Three top 5 finishes in the top flight, an exciting European run. Part of Spurs UEFA Cup winning squad. Still managed 40+ games for Spurs even with Hoddle and Ardiles in their team. One of the most gifted passers of the ball we've ever had. The trolling of Ipswich was the icing on the cake Edited July 3, 2023 by Michael Starr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coneys Knee 1,048 Posted July 3, 2023 Overrated??? Hahaha! I’ll have some of whatever you’re on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 7,797 Posted July 3, 2023 44 minutes ago, Yobocop said: Don’t remember Ian crook then Cambridge? one of our most over rated players who went off to Ipswich only to change his mind and came back to Norwich Think you're going to be ruffling a few feathers calling him overrated.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 4,145 Posted July 3, 2023 Wow, Crook was most definitely not overrated. I went to see us play at Sheff Wed in 85/6 I think it was, after warm up he spent several minutes pinging the ball from the half way line to just under the crossbar for the keeper to catch - every one of them perfect. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark .Y. 375 Posted July 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, Branston Pickle said: Wow, Crook was most definitely not overrated. I went to see us play at Sheff Wed in 85/6 I think it was, after warm up he spent several minutes pinging the ball from the half way line to just under the crossbar for the keeper to catch - every one of them perfect. Also had a bit of a mean streak when required.............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
By Hook or Ian crook 943 Posted July 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Yobocop said: Don’t remember Ian crook then Cambridge? one of our most over rated players who went off to Ipswich only to change his mind and came back to Norwich Over rated? Madness! best passer we’ve ever had! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yobocop 1,442 Posted July 3, 2023 6 minutes ago, By Hook or Ian crook said: Over rated? Madness! best passer we’ve ever had! By hook, line and sinker!!! he was class mate, I was only jesting, he used to live in same village as me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yobocop 1,442 Posted July 3, 2023 33 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Think you're going to be ruffling a few feathers calling him overrated.. You weren’t wrong…too easy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornish sam 1,039 Posted July 3, 2023 "Ian crook, you're a crook"... One of the best bits of sledging from a footy crowd, along with "Aspinall, you've got a spade for a leg!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
By Hook or Ian crook 943 Posted July 3, 2023 20 minutes ago, Yobocop said: By hook, line and sinker!!! he was class mate, I was only jesting, he used to live in same village as me Yeah you got a nibble there for sure 😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RugbyCanary 106 Posted July 3, 2023 Overrated.........my lord!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Satriales 993 Posted July 3, 2023 5 hours ago, A Load of Squit said: Just had a conversation with a Carlisle fan who said that Andy Carroll was due a Brunton Park today to sign for Carlisle, he had his medical last week, agreed terms and to day was the press day. He hasn't turned up and they cannot contact him. To cheer up the Carlisle fan I told him the Ian Crook story. 😀 So, did he ever show up today then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,781 Posted July 3, 2023 12 minutes ago, Satriales said: So, did he ever show up today then? Probably woke up this morning after a heavy weekend on the tiles in the Toon and thought " Carlisle? Nah , not today thanks" mebbes tomorra. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,174 Posted July 3, 2023 Great Player we could do with a Passer like him now ! Smoked like a train as well !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornish sam 1,039 Posted July 3, 2023 7 hours ago, A Load of Squit said: Just had a conversation with a Carlisle fan who said that Andy Carroll was due a Brunton Park today to sign for Carlisle, he had his medical last week, agreed terms and to day was the press day. He hasn't turned up and they cannot contact him. To cheer up the Carlisle fan I told him the Ian Crook story. 😀 https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/23630265.carlisle-united-suffer-transfer-blow-paul-simpson-reveals/ I assume then Andy Carroll is the "unnamed player" in this story... Doesn't fully tally with what you were told, but not far off... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,596 Posted July 3, 2023 4 hours ago, Coneys Knee said: Overrated??? Hahaha! I’ll have some of whatever you’re on! Don’t think it was a joke. Needs a smiley at least 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Load of Squit 6,260 Posted July 4, 2023 10 hours ago, cornish sam said: https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/23630265.carlisle-united-suffer-transfer-blow-paul-simpson-reveals/ I assume then Andy Carroll is the "unnamed player" in this story... Doesn't fully tally with what you were told, but not far off... Yes, it is a bit different, more like the time Roy Keane agreed to go to Blackburn from Forest & then decided Man Utd would be better. I might call the Carlisle fan and tell him that one as well. 😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Load of Squit 6,260 Posted July 4, 2023 10 hours ago, cornish sam said: https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/23630265.carlisle-united-suffer-transfer-blow-paul-simpson-reveals/ I assume then Andy Carroll is the "unnamed player" in this story... Doesn't fully tally with what you were told, but not far off... Update. Turns out this was a player called Jason Lowe, got an offer from Port Vale which is nearer his home. He now believes the Andy Carroll story was a wind up based on someone ITK but not that much ITK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornish sam 1,039 Posted July 4, 2023 2 hours ago, A Load of Squit said: Update. Turns out this was a player called Jason Lowe, got an offer from Port Vale which is nearer his home. He now believes the Andy Carroll story was a wind up based on someone ITK but not that much ITK. That makes much more sense. TBF, it would be a seriously foolhardy move for Carlisle to sign Carroll, unless he agrees to play for peanuts... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
