A. Carroll

Notable Transfers and Missed Expectations: Ranking Football’s Most Controversial Moves

Some transfers just leave fans scratching their heads! This list dives into football's most surprising moves, ranking the top 10 players who seemed to land dream deals despite underwhelming form. From Marcus Rashford's recent move - a shock after a couple of seasons struggling at Manchester United - to other eyebrow-raising switches like Andy Carroll to Liverpool, we explore how some players consistently fall on their feet. It begs the question: is it luck, connections, or simply astute negotiation that lands these players in the spotlight?

Andy Carroll endures 5-1 humiliation on Dagenham and Redbridge debut as ex-Liverpool & Newcastle striker is put in the shade by 'Trialist B'

Former Liverpool striker Andy Carroll endured a nightmare debut in non-league football for Dagenham and Redbridge as his team went down 5-1 against League Two side Crawley Town in a pre-season friendly. The 36-year-old, who once broke the British transfer record when moving to Anfield from Newcastle, is making a fresh start in the sixth tier of English football after leaving Bordeaux.

'My kids thought I was signing for Chelsea!' – Ex-Liverpool star Andy Carroll lift lid on shock transfer after sealing return to England

In one of the most surprising transfer stories of the summer, former England international Andy Carroll has officially joined Dagenham & Redbridge, a club competing in the sixth tier of English football. He has signed on as both a player and a shareholder following the club’s recent takeover by a Qatari investment consortium.