The Gateshead born player has bought playing kits for the Durham County Women's League outfit, who will now play in shirts that read 'Sponsored by Andy Carroll'.
Rutherford Ladies FC manager. "We were desperate for a sponsor and Andy was so kind to step in and help, he didn’t have to do that but he was more than happy to.
“Some of the other teams can't believe we are sponsored by such a big star and I think some of them are a little jealous too. We're hoping to get him to come and give us a training session when he has time."