Liverpool v Manchester City 3-0, Carroll scores maiden goal

April 11-2011- Liverpool FC vs Manchester City FC- Premier League

Andy Carroll’s brace, including one superb long range effort, allowed Liverpool to easily see off Manchester City 3-0 in the Premiership. The other goal from Carroll was a header.

All three Liverpool goals, with Dirk Kuyt’s goal sandwiched between the two Carroll goals, were scored in the first forty five minutes of the game. Continue reading

I’m not becoming Rovers boss- Shearer

Legendary striker Alan Shearer has ruled out a return as manager to former club Blackburn Rovers.

Rovers, who are currently looking for a manager following the surprise sacking of Sam Allardyce by the club’s new Indian owners, have been linked with Shearer, Martin O’Neill and Diego Maradona amongst others.

However Shearer, commenting on the Beeb’s Match of the Day Programme on Saturday night, said that he was not going to take charge of affairs at Ewood Park.

Injury to keep Ryan Taylor out for 10-12 weeks

Newcastle United have been dealt a blow by the news that versatile midfielder Ryan Taylor has been ruled out for the next three months with ankle damage. Taylor suffered the injury when he collided in training with defender Sol Campbell.

Taylor, who can play as both a right midfielder and a right back, will miss all of Newcastle’s upcoming games in November and December and possibly January too.

Taylor has made four appearances for the Magpies this season and joins a growing injury list that already includes Kazenga LuaLua, Hatem Ben Arfa and Steve Harper.