McCarthy admits Carroll attempt

Wolves boss tried to sign striker

Last updated: 27th August 2010   Subscribe to RSS Feed

McCarthy admits Carroll attempt

Carroll: McCarthy admiration

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Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has admitted that he tried to sign Newcastle striker Andy Carroll last season.

Wolves take on the Magpies in the Premier League on Saturday, and will have to be wary of a Newcastle side that demolished Aston Villa 6-0 last weekend.

Carroll scored a hat-trick in that game at St James' Park and will be looking to continue his impressive form at Molineux, having also looked bright in the Premier League opener with Manchester United.

McCarthy has praised the talented 21-year-old, and has revealed that he tried to sign him last year.

He said: "I thought Andy Carroll was excellent at Old Trafford. I know he missed a header but I thought he worked really hard and put a shift in.

"Then against Aston Villa he was outstanding. He is fabulous in the air, runs the channels and scores goals.

"He's a young lad learning his trade. I saw him at Preston when he was out on loan and we asked about him.

"We asked about him last year. We didn't get close at all. We made a bid but it didn't get anywhere.

"He's at a good club with the number nine on his back. I'm sure he is loving it because he is a Newcastle lad.

"They have got a young local lad coming through who can play."

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