Reading striker Andy Carroll reveals he regretted West Brom transfer ‘from the second day I was there’ | The Sun

ANDY CARROLL recently admitted he regretted his move to West Brom from his "second day there".

The Reading forward, 34, ditched the Royals last January for the Baggies – only to return this season.

Carroll was recruited by ex-West Brom boss Valerien Ismael after an injury to striker Daryl Dike.

Just one game later, however, Ismael was sacked – forcing the former England striker into a reunion with old Newcastle manager Steve Bruce.

Speaking to Berkshire Live last month about his time at the Hawthorns, Carroll admitted: "To be honest, the second day I was there I regretted being there."

Carroll left West Brom after scoring three goals in 15 games, being released at the end of his short-term deal.

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He was a free agent until September, when he penned a deal to return to Reading.

Carroll then signed an extension earlier this month that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2024.

The former England striker is now preparing for an FA Cup meeting against Manchester United, with a place in the fifth round at stake.

But back in October, following Bruce's West Brom sacking and ahead of their clash with the Baggies later that month, Carroll made a stunning dig at his old boss.

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He said: "It’s always sad to see people get the sack.

"Especially when we were guaranteed three points at the weekend. It is a shame but that’s football.

"You don’t get the results, it’s a business at the end of the day.

"That’s why you have to keep the lads together and work hard as a manager and get the lads working hard for you."

Carroll has played 18 times for the Royals this term, scoring four goals.

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