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Carroll vows to stay at Newcastle

ESPN staff
December 14, 2010
Andy Carroll: A committed Geordie © PA Photos
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Newcastle striker Andy Carroll has publicly vowed to stay with the club despite the recent sacking of manager Chris Hughton, the man he credits with helping make him a Premier League force.

ESPN revealed last week that Carroll was intent on staying at his hometown club despite his disappointment at Hughton's sacking.

Now Carroll - whose 10 goals this season resulted in an England call-up for last month's match against France - has assured fans of his commitment while praising Hughton's loyalty to him during a turbulent personal period.

He told the Sun: "I'm just going to go out there and carry on doing what I have been doing. I've always worked towards being where I am now and want to stay here - it's as simple as that. Chris has been absolutely fantastic with me. He stuck by me through a lot and helped me on and off the field.

"All I can say is that I appreciate everything that he has done for me. He's helped me become the player I am now. He's gone now, and I just need to keep working on what he's taught me, and with the new manager (Alan Pardew), I've got to listen to him.''

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