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Just over 40 minutes later Carroll played a similar role in the goal with which Craig Bellamy gave Liverpool the lead, neither he nor Williamson appearing to touch the ball as the Welshman's free-kick made its way past Tim Krul.

Even the return of Steven Gerrard cannot end Andy Carroll's barren run | Richard Williams 2011

The Welshman's comments came as he revealed that he had taken the QPR job despite not meeting the majority shareholder, Tony Fernandes, during the process of his hiring.

Mark Hughes insists he will not repeat Manchester City mistakes at QPR 2012

Inter directors have had conversations with Tottenham about the Welshman's availability and they would love him to fill a position that has long been considered a problem.

Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale praised for display at Internazionale David Hytner 2010

The Welshman's senior race experience encompasses one World Cup and the Commonwealth Games but he looked on the pace alongside Steven Burke, Andy Tennant and Peter Kennaugh as they defeated New Zealand to clinch the medal.

British sprint and pursuit teams are grateful for bronze mercies 2011

One United player for whom Wenger has repeatedly declared his admiration is Ryan Giggs, and Arsenal's manager warned the FA that if Jack Wilshere is to stand any chance of matching the Welshman's longevity England should not insist on taking him to this summer's Under-21 European Championship.

Stan Kroenke will not interfere with Arsenal team, says Arsène Wenger 2011

The Welshman's latest attempt at self-preservation came in Manchester United's draw at Liverpool on Saturday, as he helpfully moved himself and his private parts out of the way so Steven Gerrard could open the scoring at Anfield with a low free-kick.

tiki-taka: QPR's Neil Warnock puts the boot in on DJ Campbell 2011

British role models are few and far between in the Welshman's event, and he has had to go back 43 years to find a man who did what he is trying do in the next 12 months – prove himself to be the best 400 metres hurdler in the world.

Dai Greene is preparing to emulate David Hemery after reading his book 2011

In an intriguing subplot to Saturday's game, Ramsey is likely to be up his Arsenal team-mate Jack Wilshere, who has blossomed during the Welshman's time out.

Aaron Ramsey happy to be back for Wales and facing England 2011

What can be said with certainty is that the Welshman's wallet will not be any lighter.

Craig Bellamy in debt to Roberto Mancini after fairytale Cardiff move 2010

He became a star here for pop hits such as "It's Not Unusual" and "What's New Pussycat," but when we first got a load of him on TV, he was a Welshman's variation on Elvis Presley all swivel hips, tight pants and growled menace.

Tom Jones: 'The Lady Gaga Of Elvis Impersonators' 2010