Really rate this lad. First saw him against us in the youth cup, and he was almost unplayable. I've kept an eye on his progress since then, and I reckon he's a really good player.
Couple of people I know in the North East say he's a bad knobhead though, and when I saw him with cornrows in his hair it did set off the alarm bells.
I read in the paper today that he broke Steven Taylor's jaw, which I can't decide if that makes him a good lad or a bad one, as Taylor is a massive twat and was apparently banging Carroll's ex bird or something.
He's also up in court at the end of the season for assault I think, but then so was Gerrard. The only thing that would put me off making a move for him is his character, as I reckon he's going to be a top player one day.