Carroll digs out Payet
The Hammers completed a double over the Sam Allardyce-managed south London side with Carroll putting the game beyond them with a totally magnificent second scissor kicked goal.
And afterwards as he assessed the victory he declared: ” I don’t think any player is bigger than the club – and I think that’s what the lads, manager, staff and fans believe.
“We showed we are a tight group together and got the three points for it.”
AC spoke for every one of us as he showed the form of his life against a side that has failed to win a game under the former Hammers boss in five attempts.
Of his stunning goal he said: “It’s been a while in the making – I’ve been trying for a couple of years. It’s got to be the best goal I’ve scored.”
Even Allardyce was moved to congratulate him saying: “”It’s a terrific finish from Andy Carroll and he’s always had that in his locker. The volley was outstanding.”