Has Ryan spread his anti-Crouch message to the BBC?

[Mattshark]

But this time this year he can't stop scoring, which is surely more relevant?

My point is....his critics main bugbear seemed to be his so-so goalscoring record. Now he's scoring for fun, as well as creating, and looks like scoring almost every time. Against Andorra he had three chances and scored two. Last night he got one very good header in that was tipped over the keeper, scored a great goal and later lashed a great effort inches wide.

It's a far cry from the time when he missed a lot of chances.

Last night after the game, the first thing Richard ****ing Keys said was "he's not very good in the air is he?" - FFS Keys, the man's just scored yet another winner and this is what you want to talk about?

Yes his heading hasn't been what it should be, but lately he's scored a lot of goals with his head (as well as left and right foot). How much exactly does Crouch have to do before people start to give him just a little bit of credit?

Well said

[red g]

If Rooney/owen scored that goal on Wednesday they would have been talking about it being a wonder strike....although it would have been an overhead kickfor owen

[livvy145]

But this time this year he can't stop scoring, which is surely more relevant?

My point is....his critics main bugbear seemed to be his so-so goalscoring record. Now he's scoring for fun, as well as creating, and looks like scoring almost every time. Against Andorra he had three chances and scored two. Last night he got one very good header in that was tipped over the keeper, scored a great goal and later lashed a great effort inches wide.

It's a far cry from the time when he missed a lot of chances.

Last night after the game, the first thing Richard ****ing Keys said was "he's not very good in the air is he?" - FFS Keys, the man's just scored yet another winner and this is what you want to talk about?

Yes his heading hasn't been what it should be, but lately he's scored a lot of goals with his head (as well as left and right foot). How much exactly does Crouch have to do before people start to give him just a little bit of credit?

I've never been one to build someone up when their playing well, just like I don't denigrate them when their playing ****e. No one can argue with his form at the moment, he looks a completely different player, full of confidence and as you say, scoring lots of goals. I'm just a bit wary of the fall he might take if he doesn't continue his goalscoring streak.

[Tom]

I still think Ryan's a cnut.

[livvy145]

I suppose you've known a few.

[MrMichael]

I think this thread is best locked now Shaggy's explained what he meant originally, I'm sure Crouch discussions can be moved to other/new threads without more reference to any ex-members