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title: "Newcastle United: Fans hail Andy Carroll’s work rate after tackle vs Southampton"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-fans-hail-andy-carrolls-work-rate-after-tackle-vs-southampton/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Newcastle United"
published: "2019-12-13T17:20:57Z"
modified: "2019-12-13T17:20:57Z"
---

# Newcastle United: Fans hail Andy Carroll’s work rate after tackle vs Southampton

**It’s been just under a week since Newcastle United secured their second victory on the trot with a [2-1 home win over Southampton](https://www.nufc.co.uk/matches/first-team/#results), and with other challenging fixtures looming on the calendar, including a Boxing Day away trip to face Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United, supporters have taken the time to praise Andy Carroll for his work rate against the Saints.**

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The Magpies striker re-signed at St. James’ Park [in the summer for free](https://talksport.com/football/584149/andy-carroll-sign-newcastle-free-agent-one-year/) in a deal that surprised a few supporters, but after his hard-working display against Southampton, which included assisting [Jonjo Shelvey’s equalising goal](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GybCtREokw), fans understand why his acquisition could be a potentially important one for the campaign ahead.

Newcastle’s [official Twitter account](https://twitter.com/nufc/status/1205069411859804160?s=21) showcased just why Carroll should get praise after the victory, publishing a clip of him running tirelessly in a bid to prevent a Saints full-back from putting a dangerous cross into the penalty area – jumping into a challenge and endearing himself to the Geordie faithful once again.

Here’s how supporters reacted on social media.

> I feel like he is giving 200% effort with us this time.
>
> — Danny Doom ⚪⚫ (@DannyBrown333) [December 12, 2019](https://twitter.com/DannyBrown333/status/1205078101102907394?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Can’t wait for him to put the final nail in Solksjaer’s coffin
>
> — Laurence Taylor ️⚽️⚫️⚪️🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (@laurence\_1999) [December 12, 2019](https://twitter.com/laurence_1999/status/1205098278897016833?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> [@Jordan\_Riches](https://twitter.com/Jordan_Riches?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Andy Carroll the makeshift left back 🤔😂
>
> — Ryan (@RyanSoulsbyy) [December 12, 2019](https://twitter.com/RyanSoulsbyy/status/1205076780987699200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> We needed this kind of energetic player for long time.\
> Andy, good luck on a new long term contract!
>
> — Ashley OUT (@bwnewcastle) [December 12, 2019](https://twitter.com/bwnewcastle/status/1205079620724248577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Good to see Andy’s energy and determination coming back. Newcastle is where he belongs and naturally he plays well.
>
> — KJ Chung (@k\_j\_baby) [December 12, 2019](https://twitter.com/k_j_baby/status/1205097105838051328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> I’m going radge when he scores this season
>
> — Luke Wilson (@lukewilson1802) [December 12, 2019](https://twitter.com/lukewilson1802/status/1205079569885286400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)