While not everybody has full faith that Andy Carroll will make a significantly positive impact for Liverpool, his former teammate expects big things from the striker.
"You are getting a top, top player," Kevin Nolan, Newcastle skipper, told LFC Now. "Believe me, you have got a top, top player. He's going to be one of the best. There's no one like him in the league. He'll score and create goals. He'll also show great desire and commitment. That's what Liverpool fans want and deserve."
Nolan also believes Carroll is in position to make the most of his new home.
"We always knew he had the talent. It was just whether he had the temperament. He has got that and has everything," Nolan said. "Some things have been written about him that I think have been unfair. When he gets on that pitch with the quality of players you have, with Stevie [Gerrard] and the likes of [Raul] Meireles putting it on a plate for him, he won't let them down. I'm very confident about that."
