Nice to see Rooney get a good goal today, and not stuff one up from two yards, Nani's cross was a beauty mind..... Absolutely storming for us this season. Nothing like a prima donna Portugeezer with a balance problem and a blind barber to propel us to glory (just wait until Bebe's had a few years to get used to England, like the other two took, he'll take over the mantle!)
As for Carroll, well, not worth £35m, but Berbatov wasnt worth £30m, but is now, neither was Rooney worth £27m until last year, sometimes you have to pay excess for a long term investment, and I think Carroll might pay liverpool back over his time there. He's strong in the air, a rocket of a left foot and 'good feet for a big man'. Reckon he'll lap up anything Gerrard has to offer. Sure he'll never go down as an inspired bargain, but if Liverpool can keep him long term he'll repay that original outlay (hell, getting CL football at the end of next season will do it financially). Also, not cup tied for Europe, which could be a big bonus if he helps Liverpool on a run in the comp. If he helps yer scousers nab that trophey, then thats a fair chunk of the fee paid for in season one.
As for Bendtner v Carroll, personally I'd take Carroll, as I think he's a bit more consistant and less prone to **** ups, doesnt wear a stupid number or pink boots. I dont think Bendtners justified the arrogance he brings to his game yet, and doesn't endear. I prefer an Arsenal team without him, as I think people underestimate his threat, but it depends which Nic turns up.
As to Carroll's off the field problems, wont be an issue in Liverpool, as its legal for Liverpool players to smack people in nightclubs.