Peter Crouch to Newcastle

[Red_Polo]

If Rafa's so sure we NOT signing Villa, I wonder if that's because he's definitely got something else lined up?

Interesting logic

[Los Rojos]

Another poor performance from Crouch when he came on today. Perhaps the speculation is getting to him.

When he was getting slated last season when he wasn't scoring he was still playing well and contributing to the team effort. Now he's not scoring again and his team play is pretty bad.

He should have taken the chance he had from Finnan's good work down the right. He didn't even get a shot off.

[Red_Polo]

Another poor performance from Crouch when he came on today. Perhaps the speculation is getting to him.

When he was getting slated last season when he wasn't scoring he was still playing well and contributing to the team effort. Now he's not scoring again and his team play is pretty bad.

He should have taken the chance he had from Finnan's good work down the right. He didn't even get a shot off.

He looked like he was trying to walk it through. It was tighter than a squirrel's bum though, shoulda just had a shot

[Red Chilli]

The Geordies should put Crouch in defence, he'd be great for them.

[Red Chilli]

IF we're going to get rid of Crouch for 12 million (yeah right) then I'd like us to sign Dean Ashton as his replacement.

[Red_Polo]

I have to say, Ashton is quality

[Red Chilli]

I have to say, Ashton is quality

He'd make a good partner for Kuyt or Bellers

[Red_Polo]

That he would. Have to say I never realised just how good he was until West Ham signed him. I wonder how much he might cost though with them having new owners who are probably not short of funds, they really have no reason to sell for just a reasonable fee.

[SouthAfricaRed]

How many league minutes has Crouch played compared with Bellamy or Kuyt.

Minutes Played in League

Kuyt LI 1424
Bellamy LI 1166
Crouch LI 742
Fowler LI 226
El Zhar LI 19

Goals Scored in League

Kuyt LI 6
Bellamy LI 5
Crouch LI 2
Fowler LI 1
El Zhar LI 0

Assists in League

Crouch LI 4
Kuyt LI 2
Bellamy LI 2
Fowler LI 0
El Zhar LI 0

I dont think Crouch is doing that BAD compared to the other strikers.

He needs to play more than he's done lately. Yes he misses a lot of clear chances, but so does Kuijt and Bellamy

[AFII]

The problem if you want to compere our strikers and just look at the stats is that it doesn't say anything about how much they work for the team and how deap they play.

Crouch and Kuyt doesn't for example play as high up the pitch as Bellamy. All three of them work their socks off for the team.

[Howard_lfc]

I got slated on here a while back for suggesting we missed the boat with Ashton. I wish people would make their minds up !

[desertscouser]

I got slated on here a while back for suggesting we missed the boat with Ashton. I wish people would make their minds up !

Ashton's a better more complete centre forward than Crouch and he'll prove it as soon as he gets back to full fitness.

[SouthAfricaRed]

Crouch and Kuyt doesn't for example play as high up the pitch as Bellamy. All three of them work their socks off for the team.

If they didn't, Rafa wouldn't play them. Just ask Cisse

[Steve]

According to my (£30)

Crouch is available. Newcastle have offered £7million, Liverpool turned it down. Word was put out that £12m was what LFC had told Newcastle, this was leaked to the media to tempt people to come in a little lower thinking they're getting a bargain. He's definitely up for sale if someone comes in. If we say he's for sale then potential buyers will lower the price. Newcastle, Villa, Pompey etc all want him.

[AFII]

Every player has his price. If Newcastle for example offered £10m+ then I'm sure Rafa would sell him whatever he says about Crouch not being for sale.