Keegan: 'Carroll Is In Top Three Headers Of A Ball I Have Ever Seen'

Last updated : 02 October 2010 By Footy Mad - Editor

Kevin Keegan: “He is probably in the top three headers of a ball I have ever seen in football.

"Defenders do not like playing against a player in his mould because he will knock them about a bit and is an old-fashioned centre forward.

"He is not Alan Shearer yet, and he may never be, but if he maintains his prolific form and continues in a confident vein, it would be unwise to put limits on his potential.

"Playing Manchester City away at the weekend is the perfect scenario to judge his ability.

"Of course, Sunday's game is very much a case of divided loyalties for me.

"I played for Newcastle and managed them twice, albeit for a short spell the second time, and also managed Manchester City, leading both sides to promotion and enjoying success in the Premier League.

"When two clubs that are special to you come together, you just want to see a good game.

"Due to the huge financial resources available to Manchester City, it is now an incredibly different club to the one I managed, but there are some constants.

"They play in the same stadium and the supporters haven't changed, with their wonderful humour and their loyalty.

"City fans deserve to be rewarded for their committed support with an excellent season, but Newcastle have already demonstrated that they should not be underestimated."