Andy Carroll has revealed he was the target of online abuse during his time at Liverpool and claimed he had to stay "positive" when his mental health was tumbling.
The Geordie-born striker became the Reds' record signing back in January 2011 when he made the £35million switch from Newcastle. Carroll had only just signed a five-year contract at the Magpies but decided to leave just three months later.
It was a move that shocked Carroll at the time and he ended up coming under severe scrutiny and criticism when times were tough. He scored just twice in his first nine appearances, before struggling for form in his first full season at Anfield.
