Ranger, now is YOUR time

I personally believe that now is time for Ranger to step up. He was living in Carroll's shadow and therefore didnt get the gametime or hype, which lets be honest, is what players want. Look at the facts:
He's a big lad, got good pace, can hold the ball up and looks like he's got a nice touch.

I strongly believe with the right nurturing from Pardew and the right support to him from the rest of the team, we could have a Carroll mark 2. Yes he's not local, but as we have seen that doesnt count for **** these days. The days of Shearer type loyalty are over.

Carroll hardly was "banging them in" in the CCC, so I say if Ranger can finish the season with around 5-7 goals it will be a good start and he can knuckle down in the summer and come back as one of our main target men.

 

Well Carroll only started doing the business in the 2nd half of the season, so you may be onto something there

 

He's a very good player. Just lacks that bit of compusure with finishing. With a goal and some confidence that'll come to him. I'm looking forward to him playing more.