Carroll v Bony judgement day

Sunday afternoon against Swansea presents a fascinating sub plot within the main event – Andy Carroll v Wilfried Bony!

We don’t need to have the longest memories to recall that Bony was of course very much on his way to Upton Park ahead of Carroll until Sam Allardyce decided that the Geordie was the striker he wanted.

It’s now almost pat of West Ham folklore that Bony was available at to us at around £8 million and eventually cost Swansea £13 million whilst Carroll finally got the nod for closer to £18 million.

Andy spiced up the clash and comparison himself when telling the official site this week: “”I think he’s a great player and has been fantastic for them.

“He’s big, strong and keeps the ball well and he can score goals on the floor and in the air. He is going to be one to watch and keep a hold of.”

Carroll – now into his third game proper – after a cameo appearance in his first against Villa – is still awaiting his first goal of the season after managing two in 16 starts last season.

Bony, meanwhile, has managed six from 16 this season and finished last term with 25 from 48n outings – several in the Europa League.