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by **crazyhorse** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 7:42 pm

Whether we like it or nor, Crouch has the knack of scoring simple goals and he is one of the most prolific big men I have seen; as a rule tall front men dont score as many as they should.

He is undropable at the moment - and for the price we paid for him was a bargain. Chelsea could not cope with him all last season and he is a handful for most defences simply through his gangly clumsyness!

by **Crouchamania** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 7:58 pm

No players are un-dropable because they'll need rest and they might lose form. Anyway we have 5 strikers so Rafa said he'll rotate and he'll have to to keep everyone happy.

by **stmichael** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:05 pm

I was 100% behind his signing in the first place, and I think his performances since then (barring the occasional stinker - something which could be levelled at any member of our squad) have entirely justified the money spent on him.

Of course, there will always be idiots who cannot look past Crouch's stature and physique; not only can they not see the good work he does, but they fail to realise that Crouch's physical attributes are what make him a unique weapon in English football. I'm glad he's here because he gives us an option that no other team in the Premiership has.

Anyone with half a brain who still doubts his importance should just look at the Sheffield United game. He was BADLY missed, as his ability to lead the line and shield the ball would have been much more valuable than Fowler's intellience and link play.

by **Graeme Noble** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:43 pm

davo_LFC wrote:
Graeme Noble wrote:
skipper wrote:Crouch is a valuable player to the team. He's not an immobile striker. Like Bad Bob pointed out, Crouch drops back and feeds his teammates the ball. Also, he's good target man and sets up his teammates for goals.

All players on a team have their roles. Crouch's role is not to score 30 goals a season. He can play with other strikers to set up a deadly strike-force. I don't get the Crouch-bashing. Not all players are flashy, pacey and etc... There is more to football than those traits. Crouch is still maturing and will be deadly not just because he'll score some goals, but also he can help set up others for strikes. Sure, Crouch isn't undroppable, but he certainly has a place on this team.

He does have a place on this team, a nice warm place is waiting for him on that subs bench while Bellamy and Kuyt are on the pitch actually playing Premiership-winning football and not mediocre that Crouch brings to the team!

FFS crawl out of cisses @rsehole and give it a rest

I didn't mention Cisse you idiot. I wish everyone here would crawl out of Crouch's big lanky ar.se

by **crazyhorse** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:46 pm

stmichael wrote:I was 100% behind his signing in the first place, and I think his performances since then (barring the occasional stinker - something which could be levelled at any member of our squad) have entirely justified the money spent on him.

Of course, there will always be idiots who cannot look past Crouch's stature and physique; not only can they not see the good work he does, but they fail to realise that Crouch's physical attributes are what make him a unique weapon in English football. I'm glad he's here because he gives us an option that no other team in the Premiership has.

Anyone with half a brain who still doubts his importance should just look at the Sheffield United game. He was BADLY missed, as his ability to lead the line and shield the ball would have been much more valuable than Fowler's intellience and link play.

The bullseye has been hit.

I thank you

by **bigmick** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:46 pm

He's not undroppable, nobody in a squad of our size is. He is though the man in posession at the moment because he keeps scoring. I disagree with the couple of people who've commented that he's not a "twenty goals a season man", if he plays enough this season he'll comfortably pass that figure in my view.

It's down to the other lads really. if they want him to be dropped they'll have to pull their finger out and make themselves the main man. Kuyt went someway towards that with his cameo on Saturday but still has ground to make up, Bellamy and Fowler at the moment are scrapping for the support role.
Those who think Crouch is simply a poor player are either allowing their prejudices to cloud their judgement, or they are clueless.

by **PabloAimar** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:47 pm

ok, lets agree to disagree. i sincerely hope he scores 346 league goals this season - but it wont happen because 'anyone with half a brain' can see his long term future is in doubt now that we're attracting WORLD CLASS strikers to the club.

let's continue this discussion at the end of the season :blues:

by **Bad Bob** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:50 pm

Graeme Noble wrote:
davo_LFC wrote:
Graeme Noble wrote:
skipper wrote:Crouch is a valuable player to the team. He's not an immobile striker. Like Bad Bob pointed out, Crouch drops back and feeds his teammates the ball. Also, he's good target man and sets up his teammates for goals.

All players on a team have their roles. Crouch's role is not to score 30 goals a season. He can play with other strikers to set up a deadly strike-force. I don't get the Crouch-bashing. Not all players are flashy, pacey and etc... There is more to football than those traits. Crouch is still maturing and will be deadly not just because he'll score some goals, but also he can help set up others for strikes. Sure, Crouch isn't undroppable, but he certainly has a place on this team.

He does have a place on this team, a nice warm place is waiting for him on that subs bench while Bellamy and Kuyt are on the pitch actually playing Premiership-winning football and not mediocre that Crouch brings to the team!

FFS crawl out of cisses @rsehole and give it a rest

I didn't mention Cisse you idiot. I wish everyone here would crawl out of Crouch's big lanky ar.se

And I wish you'd change the bleedin' record, FFS. 129 posts and 129 digs at Crouch. You're as predictable--and about as welcome--as the runny beer sh!ts after a night on the lash.

by **bigmick** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:52 pm

PabloAimar wrote:let's continue this discussion at the end of the season

Well you can of course continue the discussion as of tomorrow and assuming that the "World Class" strikers which we are now attracting force crouch out of the team. Do the big mans detractors seriously believe that we would have any difficulty whatsoever recouping all of our seven million pound investment plus some on top?
Clearly some people in the game think he's a good player. 'Course there is always the possibility that they are all wrong and that the posters on here with an opposite view are correct.

by **48-1119859832** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:52 pm

What do you mean by 'World Class'?

by **bigmick** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:54 pm

Oasis wrote:What do you mean by 'World Class'?

If that's at me I was quoting PabloAimar's earlier post. If it's at him then I'd quite like to know as well.

by **stmichael** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:55 pm

PabloAimar wrote:with half a brain' can see his long term future is in doubt now that we're attracting WORLD CLASS strikers to the club.

i must have missed those transfers then

by **48-1119859832** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:57 pm

bigmick wrote:
Oasis wrote:What do you mean by 'World Class'?

If that's at me I was quoting PabloAimar's earlier post. If it's at him then I'd quite like to know as well.

It was to Pablo, because my idea of a 'World Class' player is a player who is reliable, will always give it his best and does the job he is asked to do.

by **aCe'** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:59 pm

i think Rafa might just fancy a Crouch-Kuyt partnership upfront.... can see it happening actually ! Would like for us to try it as soon as possible because right now, Crouch is our in-form striker, and Kuyt is the new man everyone wants to see more of ! Dont see why the two cant pair aside upfront, both come back and are not quite ur typical out nd out strikers ! i think we'll see it happening in the next few weeks. Bellamy needs to work harder as he is yet to prove himself in our squad !
At the moment....the way things stand... Crouch is our #1 striker with all other three strikers running for that second spot upfront ! keep em comin Crouchy !

by **Graeme Noble** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 9:03 pm

Bad Bob wrote:
Graeme Noble wrote:
davo_LFC wrote:
Graeme Noble wrote:
skipper wrote:Crouch is a valuable player to the team. He's not an immobile striker. Like Bad Bob pointed out, Crouch drops back and feeds his teammates the ball. Also, he's good target man and sets up his teammates for goals.

All players on a team have their roles. Crouch's role is not to score 30 goals a season. He can play with other strikers to set up a deadly strike-force. I don't get the Crouch-bashing. Not all players are flashy, pacey and etc... There is more to football than those traits. Crouch is still maturing and will be deadly not just because he'll score some goals, but also he can help set up others for strikes. Sure, Crouch isn't undroppable, but he certainly has a place on this team.

He does have a place on this team, a nice warm place is waiting for him on that subs bench while Bellamy and Kuyt are on the pitch actually playing Premiership-winning football and not mediocre that Crouch brings to the team!

FFS crawl out of cisses @rsehole and give it a rest

I didn't mention Cisse you idiot. I wish everyone here would crawl out of Crouch's big lanky ar.se

And I wish you'd change the bleedin' record, FFS. 129 posts and 129 digs at Crouch. You're as predictable--and about as welcome--as the runny beer sh!ts after a night on the lash.

Stop having a tantrum just because I am not fooled by the over-rating of Peter Crouch. He didn't even get a look in at Aston Villa!!!

Peter Crouch does not have the quality we need. Anyone remember his dreadful attempt at a volley against Trinidad & Tobago in the world cup?

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