Andy Carroll: I didn't want to leave Newcastle. I was pushed into corner

Andy Carroll says Newcastle forced him out of St James' Park against his wishes, and made him feel "unwanted".

Forced out: Andy Carroll has said he did not want to leave Newcastle Photo: AP

By Thom Gibbs 1:05PM GMT 01 Feb 2011

Carroll, a Newcastle fan and traditional Geordie No.9, said he was "pushed into a corner" by owner Mike Ashley and managing director Derek Llambias.

"Derek asked me to hand in a transfer request, so I was pushed into a corner and had no choice. I wasn't wanted by them and they made it clear they wanted the money," said Carroll.

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