One thing about Rafa.....

[Laz]

I'm not saying he's anywhere near the best striker we've had but he certainly isn't the worst. Not even in the past 10 years.

(and I still want a lot more goals from him this season.)

[Peter Delvechio]

I have to say that even though I'm not a Crouch fan, I absolutely despised watching Heskey play far more during his last two years.

My current feelings for Crouch pale in comparison.

I just think that Crouch is suitable in certain games, under certain circumstances, in certain places, against certain teams, when there is a certain score. He's the footballing equivalent of a fish-knife.



You'd rarely eat your dinner with it but it's nice to have one.

[Don Quixote]

Or a condom.

[brendan]

I have to say that even though I'm not a Crouch fan, I absolutely despised watching Heskey play far more during his last two years.

My current feelings for Crouch pale in comparison.

I just think that Crouch is suitable in certain games, under certain circumstances, in certain places, against certain teams, when there is a certain score. He's the footballing equivalent of a fish-knife.



You'd rarely eat your dinner with it but it's nice to have one.

Crouch will now be known as The Fishknife.

Thanks, g

[Nic83]

Rafa wants two strikes of each kind.

IE:two big target men who are good at holding up the ball. (Kuyt and Crouch)

And two smaller players to pick up on their knockdowns etc. (Bellamy and Fowler)

Point: Crouch wont be sold.

Pongolle is on his way out along with his french friend.

[enema of the state]

I have to say that even though I'm not a Crouch fan, I absolutely despised watching Heskey play far more during his last two years.

My current feelings for Crouch pale in comparison.

I just think that Crouch is suitable in certain games, under certain circumstances, in certain places, against certain teams, when there is a certain score. He's the footballing equivalent of a fish-knife.



You'd rarely eat your dinner with it but it's nice to have one.

crouch is effective in the majority of games

[Peter Delvechio]

Yes and a fish-knife is "effective" at cutting up a fried egg but you'd only use it if there were no other clean knives in the house.

[alunevans]

Wonder who'll be the first to say it??!!

Ok I'll say it. Who is KK? I can only think Kevin Keegan or King Kenny. But I've not had much sleep

[Shaggy]

Ok I'll say it. Who is KK? I can only think Kevin Keegan or King Kenny. But I've not had much sleep

Had me stumped too Al. I think he meant Kromkamp.

Good to have you here by the way.

[G_Man]

Ok I'll say it. Who is KK? I can only think Kevin Keegan or King Kenny. But I've not had much sleep

Kromkamp apparently

[alunevans]

Had me stumped too Al. I think he meant Kromkamp.

Good to have you here by the way.

Why thank you

Why the double KK. Is Jan spelled Kjan really?

Oh hang on I get it. KronKamp.

Why do people think he didn't cut it though. I thought he looked a fine player. Isn't he moving due to an inability to settle rather than for his footy stuff. After initial doubts I thought he was pretty impressive.

[dww]

Have heard he is still homesick. I think he seems a decent player but he is not an improvement on Finnan, so I doubt he will get many games which can't help his confidence.

[Don Quixote]

I think he is being used as a bargaining tool for Dutch strikers we are interested in. (Kuyt/Huntelaar)

I bet he's happy here, apart from wishing he could break into the 1st team.