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title: "Andy Carroll posts picture on IG and celebrates wife’s birthday"
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published: "2021-11-04T10:10:06Z"
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# Andy Carroll posts picture on IG and celebrates wife’s birthday

Andy Carroll left Newcastle United in July after his contract expired, but he’s still a free agent three months into the season. The 32-year-old isn’t letting the situation get him down if his [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/CVym3Czo2H9/) is anything to go by.

Carroll posted a series of pictures of his wife and kids, wishing the former a happy birthday while enjoying the extra family time he’s been afforded this season.

![](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2021/11/Andy-Carroll-social-media7.png)

Former Newcastle manager Steve Bruce [said](https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/12691/12358941/andy-carroll-newcastle-head-coach-steve-bruce-confirms-forward-has-left-club-following-expiration-of-his-contract) he let Carroll leave to get first-team football elsewhere, but it remains to be seen where he’ll end up. The ex-England international has struggled for form and fitness in recent years, so he’s not going to be an attractive proposition.

There is the chance a club could sign Carroll on a [pay-as-you-play](https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/18516537.andy-carroll-will-accept-pay-as-you-play-deal-newcastle/) deal, but his next move is likely to be the last of his career. The 32-year-old isn’t in a rush to find a new club as he’s happy to be with family, but fans will no doubt hope he can have a successful end to his career.

It would be a shame if Carroll bowed out early after falling out of favour at the top level.

***[In other news, fans on social media aren’t thrilled as Newcastle eye Eddie Howe to be their new manager](https://readnewcastle.com/2021/11/03/fans-on-social-media-arent-thrilled-as-newcastle-eye-eddie-howe-to-be-new-manager/)***