But what's new? We paid Ashton 60k a week for the best part of 18 months for doing nothing, Quashie 20k a week for two years praying he would never be fit enough to start, Ljungberg four million to go and play in the States and Dyer 80k a week for three years to play pre season friendlies! Such is life at Upton Park!
Still, in Carroll's case, the psychological boost of his signing may mean we get a return even whilst he is sat on his arse in the stands. Who knows, the competition may shake Carlton up a bit and he could go on a goal scoring run.
Well, we can dream can't we?
