HANSEN: Liverpool are a 'better team' without this 'unplayable' Star...

In recent weeks, it has become clear (IMO) that Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is losing patience with Andy Carroll. Despite Luis Suarez being banned, and Liverpool desperately needing goals, Carroll was left on the bench for crucial games against Stoke and Man City, and experienced the nadir of being reduced to a time-wasting tactic in the last game.