Premier League: Andy Carroll pleased with West Ham win over Swansea
Last Updated: February 2, 2013 6:10pm
Andy Carroll: Scored a trademark header in the 77th minute to defeat Swansea City at Upton Park
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Andy Carroll was more pleased to help West Ham United get back to winning ways than to make his return to the starting line-up.
The on-loan Liverpool striker made his first start since November following injury when featuring in Sam Allardyce's first XI against Swansea City on Saturday.
And Carroll marked the occasion with a fine display and a 77th minute header to earn West Ham only their third win in two months
The striker, who could make a permanent summer move to Upton Park, told Sky Sports: "It was a great feeling to get 90 minutes, get the three points and, obviously, get the goal.
"I did not find out until today that I was going to start and I was obviously over the moon with the decision.
"I just had to work hard, run around and keep the ball as much as I could with being up there by myself.
"It was a tough game and I am just happy we got the three points."
| Player | Andy Carroll |
| Team | West Ham United |
| Minutes On Pitch | 90 |
| Goal Attempts | |
| Goals | 1 |
| Mins per goal | 90 |
| Shots On Target | 2 |
| Shots Off Target | 2 |
| Shooting Accuracy | 50% |
| Chance Conversion | 25% |
| Blocked Shots | 0 |
| Passing | |
| Goal Assists | 0 |
| Chances created (inc. Assists) | 4 |
| Mins per chance created | 22 |
| Total Passes | 37 |
| Pass Completion % | 59% |
| Dribbling | |
| Dribbles & Runs | 2 |
| Dribble Completion % | 100% |
Andy Carroll
