Source: PA
Dalglish pleased to overcome Carroll factor
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish was pleased his side overcame the "Andy Carroll factor" in dispatching the striker's former club Newcastle 3-0 at Anfield.
All the pre-match build-up had centred on the £35million club record signing, who left St James' Park in acrimonious circumstances in January, facing the Magpies for the first time.
However, he only made a 20-minute substitute appearance having recovered from the knee injury which kept him out of last week's win over Birmingham - although he was targeted for abuse from the travelling fans all afternoon.
"After we took the lead they put us under pressure with set-plays and crosses but I thought we coped with it pretty well," said Dalglish.
"Second half we tightened up a bit and we caught them twice for two goals and I think we deserved to win but it was a difficult game for us.
"With the Andy Carroll factor as well it maybe added some spice for them. I don't think it (the abuse) will be put to bed. When he goes to St James' next season he will get it again. He is a young boy but he has broad shoulders."
