Football: WORLD CUP 06 and close season/transfer discussion.

Louis G · Post by **Louis G** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 8:03 am 0

romanista wrote:Never heard of the crouch fella, is he any good?

In a word no. Hes a right pretty boy though.

i present to you. Peter Crouch the ladys choice.....

and heres crouch as a baby.

Louis

TFO · Post by **TFO** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 8:39 am 0

Taken from the Guardian today:

As unusual as it may be for both Sir Alex and Jose Mourinho to have a pop at the Gunners in one way or another, their latest rants that the north Londoners have always had a fairer deal than most in the domestic fixture list after European games because of their vice-chairman's role on the FA's board appear slightly less than well-researched.

"You look at the fixtures Arsenal have after European games - it has been going on for years," lamented Fergie recently. "I have been complaining about that for seven years and no-one listens to me."

The truth is a bit different...
Since 1998-99, Arsenal have played 64 Champions League games, followed directly by 34 home and 30 away domestic games - 53%; United's 87 Champions League games have seen 47 home and 40 away dates played directly afterwards - 54%; and Chelsea, well, their 40 Champions League matches have been followed by 22 home and 18 away games - 55%.

I wonder what Fergusmoan and the Special One have to say now?

KevG · Post by **KevG** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 8:45 am 0

fog wrote:
Dio wrote:I'm trying but it's hard not to giggle.
Sod that

*bookmarks the page and makes mental note to point everyone at it when Crouch slams 3 past the Toon*

@Paul
Re Gerrard concerns. No concern here. If he keeps scoring I'm happy. Want to see goals from elsewhere as well, like, but the more the merrier

Dio · Post by **Dio** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 9:13 am 0

Gerrard for the Champions League golden boot in one two-leg match?

If Crouch puts three past us... well, it'll be like the Man U game where they won 5-1 a couple of seasons back, on which my reaction on getting back to the pub was "Oh well, at least Diego Forlan didn't score, that would have been embarassing."

fog · Post by **fog** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:39 pm 0

KevG wrote:
fog wrote:
Dio wrote:I'm trying but it's hard not to giggle.
Sod that
*bookmarks the page and makes mental note to point everyone at it when Crouch slams 3 past the Toon*

And he will....everyone does

So Owen sold for Â£8m, Baros valued at Â£6m and Crouch bought for Â£7m......it's a funny old game.

TFO · Post by **TFO** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:44 pm 0

fog wrote:So Owen sold for Â£8m, Baros valued at Â£6m and Crouch bought for Â£7m......it's a funny old game.

Obviously works on a height / ability ratio:

Owen is only a tiddler but has loads of ability
Baros is an average height and has medium ability
Crouch is a bloody great beanpole with no more ability than...a beanpole

Simple really when you think about it.

Munky · Post by **Munky** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 3:23 pm 0

Sickboy wrote:We were poor over both legs

Crouch will fit in well. He's poor on both legs as well.

PaulEMoz · Post by **PaulEMoz** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 3:26 pm 0

Sickboy wrote:But I'm very wobbly about Crouch. Definite essence of Heskey.

But possibly even worse!

I would say he's got a slightly better touch and a slightly better eye for goal, but countering that is the fact he's such a skinny lightweight. At least Heskey could bump people around a bit (althoguh if they bumped back he always ended up on his arse), but one wrong look and you get the feeling Crouch's legs will snap like twigs.

KevG · Post by **KevG** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 3:56 pm 0

PaulEMoz wrote: but one wrong look and you get the feeling Crouch's legs will snap like twigs.

Ugghh Don't wish that on us! We had enough of that last season

PaulEMoz · Post by **PaulEMoz** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 4:15 pm 0

KevG wrote:
PaulEMoz wrote: but one wrong look and you get the feeling Crouch's legs will snap like twigs.
Ugghh Don't wish that on us! We had enough of that last season

Ugh. True enough. Not that I'm wishing it on you, but he does look particularly brittle.

KevG · Post by **KevG** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 4:19 pm 0

PaulEMoz wrote:
KevG wrote:
PaulEMoz wrote: but one wrong look and you get the feeling Crouch's legs will snap like twigs.
Ugghh Don't wish that on us! We had enough of that last season
Ugh. True enough. Not that I'm wishing it on you, but he does look particularly brittle.

Aye, I know

Just seen a picture of him arriving for his medical

I didn'trealise how thin he actually was till now

mac monkey · Post by **mac monkey** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 5:18 pm 0

Really the name Crouch could be a nick name, with that height!!

Could of been called
Peter Duck
Peter mindyahead
Peter Neal
Peter lanky
Peter lowbridgeahead
Peter Bend

PaulEMoz · Post by **PaulEMoz** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 5:21 pm 0

He's more likely to Peter Out.

PaulEMoz · Post by **PaulEMoz** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 5:40 pm 0

Haha, Fergie really has gone mental, hasn't he?

Smith can replace Keane.

Alan Smith can replace Roy Keane? What, because he likes arguing and kicking people? Is that all it takes?

Daft old red-nose.

fog · Post by **fog** » Wed Jul 20, 2005 5:59 pm 0

PaulEMoz wrote:Haha, Fergie really has gone mental, hasn't he?

Smith can replace Keane.

Alan Smith can replace Roy Keane? What, because he likes arguing and kicking people? Is that all it takes?

Daft old red-nose.

That was actually mentioned during some Sky commentary last season.

I could see him in an attacking midfield role but not as a holding midfielder to replace Keane. Yes they both have an element of aggression but the difference is Keane can generally control his whereas Smithy kicks anything that moves. Stick him in front of the back 4 where he has to tackle a lot and he wont stay on the pitch for more than 5 minutes. Sounds like a good idea to me