Peter Crouch linked

burnleytom · Post by **burnleytom** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 9:28 am

Crouch has a deal at Stoke where he can live in Cobham in Surrey and gets the train up to Stoke for traInning each day. They have also been flexible with his travelling to matches. Quite a big family man, and this is why he insists
on this.

It’s even further on the train from Cobham to Burnley. Further impact on lifestyle to be a sub...

burnmark · Post by **burnmark** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 9:41 am

Thought he was very effective against us in the two games last season. Wouldn’t be against him signing.

bartons baggage · Post by **bartons baggage** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 9:42 am

joey13 wrote:Another constructive comment from bot

But factual.

The Enclosure · Post by **The Enclosure** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 9:47 am

Ms Clancy comes to live in Burnley area or the deal is off ....fact.

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 9:52 am

burnleytom wrote:Crouch has a deal at Stoke where he can live in Cobham in Surrey and gets the train up to Stoke for traInning each day. They have also been flexible with his travelling to matches. Quite a big family man, and this is why he insists
on this.

It’s even further on the train from Cobham to Burnley. Further impact on lifestyle to be a sub...

Big family man that cheated once that we know of on Abby Clancy whilst she was pregnant.

Colburn_Claret · Post by **Colburn_Claret** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 9:55 am

bartons baggage wrote:Crouch would be a good option if we're chasing a game with 15 mins to go (HOOF).
As for the club taking a step backwards,well that's just silly.
The feel good factor seems to have gone? To many fans on this forum are always quick to rubbish the club no matter what it does.
I would wait until the transfer window shuts and then discuss our business or lack of it.

Like I said, I hope I'm wrong

kaptin1 · Post by **kaptin1** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 9:57 am

I just want to see him lining up next to Aaron Lennon

Colburn_Claret · Post by **Colburn_Claret** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 9:58 am

Spijed wrote:We've played one competitive game so far and you are basing our form on that?

I presume every team should be beating other teams 10-0 at this stage of the season if they are to do well in the Prem.

Everton did well, didn't they?

Nothing to do with results, we could have played fantastic at Aberdeen and still only got a draw. It's performance, and I just feel we are flat. Maybe the missing injured, or having to field too many make up teams, but we certainly don't look on the front foot, and it worries me.

rufus lumley · Post by **rufus lumley** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 10:05 am

He lives in Oxshot moved from Cobham after the race riots kicked off there.Trouble seems to follow him around think we need to leave the deal on ice until the result of the second referendum.

Rodleydave · Post by **Rodleydave** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 10:18 am

Canny move

Marty Dobson · Post by **Marty Dobson** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 10:28 am

I was frankly taken aback when I heard this and my first reaction was f***********
However on reflection for a one season contract half a mill for 5/7 PL goals is a snip.
Crouch has 149 PL appearances in the last 5 seasons, many off the bench, and has scored 28 goals. 8-8-0-7-5 starting with 2013/14. He made only 11 appearances in 2016/16 when he failed to score. His average over 5 years is 5.6 goals but if you leave out 2016/17 when he was injured its 7.1 per season. Our top scorers Wood and Barnes scored 10 and 9 PL goals respectively last season. If they were to repeat this and Crouch chipped in with 6/7 I can see the sense in it.

jrgbfc · Post by **jrgbfc** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 10:34 am

If it includes Wells or Walters going in the opposite direction I don't think it would be the worst signing in the world, as long as it isn't the sum of our summer dealings.

jojomk1 · Post by **jojomk1** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 10:36 am

Just think
Peter Crouch, Charlie Adam and James Collins could be our major signings this summer
Deep joy

Goalposts · Post by **Goalposts** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 10:39 am

just when you were thinking how can things get worse and top the nakhi wells signing....burnley find a way....lol

Pstotto · Post by **Pstotto** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 10:57 am

If we sign the likes of him then we are down.

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 11:02 am

Pstotto wrote:If we sign the likes of him then we are down.

Like we were last season when we signed Walters?

Pstotto · Post by **Pstotto** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 11:07 am

Look what happened there. Two of those on one side and we'll capsize. It's a big statement saying that they've run out of ideas.

Steddyman · Post by **Steddyman** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 11:12 am

Burnleyareback2 wrote:I’d be delighted if we signed crouch and he had the same impact as Walters with us finishing 7th

Are you seriously hoping for top 6?

Whoosh

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 11:18 am

If he comes as a direct replacement for Walters this could be a decent short-term signing,he clearly keeps himself in shape even at 38.

Steve-Harpers-perm · Post by **Steve-Harpers-perm** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 11:24 am

You have to wonder how certain posters cope with real life problems given their meltdowns over a transfer rumour from The Sun.

dermotdermot · Post by **dermotdermot** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 11:26 am

Can we have a referendum on this?

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 12:17 pm

KRBFC wrote:He would easily, hold up play better than any striker we have currently.

Fletcher got away with so much flack because he 'had a good first touch'. He was so overrated and missed so many golden chances to score goals. As for holding the ball up better than any of our current strikers, if you think he would do a better job than Barnes and Vokes do then you must be fishing.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 12:51 pm

Think half a million for a 37 year old is ripping our pants down and giving it a smack...free transfer at best

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 1:08 pm

Unlike Crouch I hope this one hasn't got legs.

Longsider · Post by **Longsider** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 1:34 pm

Stoke fans views.
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Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 1:39 pm

Bloody hell Stoke fans want 2 million for him

Claretmatt4 · Post by **Claretmatt4** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 1:40 pm

Our best three strikers could all be described as target men. Crouch would be a good signing but at 37 he would be the 4th best striker of that type at the club. We need a striker with pace and a clever number 10, not another number 9.

Jut resign Vokes ffs.

BOYSIE31 · Post by **BOYSIE31** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 1:48 pm

jedi_master wrote:Nothing against Crouch, and he is useful regardless of age, but he is just simply not what the squad needs.

We quite clearly lack any depth in the attacking midfield role with only Hendrick seemingly an option as ‘number 10’ who has frankly been poor at best for more than six months, and was poor again against Aberdeen.

Rodriguez could fill that, in my opinion, as he is capable of playing that withdrawn forward role. To hear we are struggling to sign him and are now being linked with Peter Crouch for half a million, and seemingly absolutely nowhere near any other signing is pretty demoralising at this point of the window.

People can defend the club all they want on this, and we have done superbly well for them to keep our trust - of course. However, every year that you stand still you go backwards in this league. Yes, we finished seventh, but do we really expect to be that far away from the relegation shake up again this year? We have got quite a few injuries/players returning from injury (no clue how fit they are or whether they will break down again/recapture their form), Lost some good squad players and are looking increasingly light in almost every position as it currently stands. Not to mention we are going into this season with key squad members such as Ben Mee, Sam Vokes, Steven Defour and Jeff Hendrick out of contract at the end of it.

I’m concerned and I think more should be - do we really think that with a couple of weeks left we are going to pull the required four or five signings that squad needs out of the bag? I’d say it’s a nigh on no chance.

Great post and agree to all of it - for a club that finished 7th we are having a shambolic window and heads should roll - we never even spent last seasons budget

Wile E Coyote · Post by **Wile E Coyote** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 1:51 pm

because we are useless at crosses from either side, usually belted in too high and too hard, he might get his head on the odd bad one and score.

warksclaret · Post by **warksclaret** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 2:01 pm

Have to agree with Jedi. BFC needs to wake up this week-or certainly the recruitment team do. There are a few players out there still to be had, however the last few days have shown that there is a real intensity coming with clubs moving quick to secure their targets. I suspect this week will now be frenzied leading up to deadline day. Love the way Brighton and WHU did their business early and still active

I mentioned yesterday that one of the few options left for us will be players in their twilight years ie Crouch, Charlie Adams. These simply are not the players to keep us up. Our bench could include Bardsley, Walters Crouch, with respect all 3 are discards from a side that got relegated

burnleytom · Post by **burnleytom** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 6:39 pm

jedi_master wrote:Big family man that cheated once that we know of on Abby Clancy whilst she was pregnant.

Did he, and do we?

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 6:42 pm

I'd actually be okay with Crouch as an option from the bench - he can still be an effective player at PL level. He's a player I thought we might go for but I'd be lying if I said he'd be my first target.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 6:51 pm

considering we seemingly have no intention of signing a creative player we might as well sign him

RingoMcCartney · Post by **RingoMcCartney** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 6:55 pm

Bamford going to leeds for 7 million!

UpTheClaretsFCBK · Post by **UpTheClaretsFCBK** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 6:59 pm

Would be an alright if we still get Rodriguez and Walters and Wells go.

If it's just him in then I think it's poor personally.

Vino blanco · Post by **Vino blanco** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 11:28 pm

If there is any truth in this, which I very much doubt, then it is a joke, verging on an embarrassment .

mkmel · Post by **mkmel** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 12:15 am

RingoMcCartney wrote:Bamford going to leeds for 7 million!

It is £10M according to one report I read earlier

Pstotto · Post by **Pstotto** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 12:18 am

'You're only as strong as your weakest link'

I hate that statement.

starting_11 · Post by **starting_11** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 12:32 am

Pstotto wrote:'You're only as strong as your weakest link'

I hate that statement.

Try putting down full power on a mountain bike when your chain goes... you'll appreciate it more

Hibsclaret · Post by **Hibsclaret** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 7:50 am

Don’t see a need for this fella given his age. We need to be looking at much younger options and we already have similar to what he would bring

jlup1980 · Post by **jlup1980** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 8:44 am

RingoMcCartney wrote:Bamford going to leeds for 7 million!

Bamford to Leeds
Vokes to Boro
Crouch to Burnley

Sutton-Claret · Post by **Sutton-Claret** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 9:05 am

I think we're all forgetting one important thing with this Crouch link - his robot dance...... that alone is worth 500K.

Pstotto · Post by **Pstotto** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 11:21 am

Thank God I'm not a chain. What about shaft drive, Starting 11? I'd be scared of motorcycling a chain driven bike. Actually my bike chain needs a bit of tlc, it's covered in mud and sand.

beddie · Post by **beddie** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 11:26 am

I hope not, especially at the expense of Vokes. If it's true we are getting desperate.

starting_11 · Post by **starting_11** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 11:29 am

Pstotto wrote:Thank God I'm not a chain. What about shaft drive, Starting 11? I'd be scared of motorcycling a chain driven bike. Actually my bike chain needs a bit of tlc, it's covered in mud and sand.

Look after it well!

I refer to my other post as I went arse over tit (quite literally) in front of about 200 people outside my sons school. I don't know what hurt more, the ground or my bruised ego.

BackoffDave · Post by **BackoffDave** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 11:35 am

RingoMcCartney wrote:Bamford going to leeds for 7 million!

Don't like him but he's 24, English, could easily score a few goals in the championship next season, and could well end up being worth £15 million next Summer. Just because he didn't cut it under Dyche doesn't mean he won't somewhere else.

Whereas Crouchy is one injury away from calling it a day, has no resale value, and will be on a decent wage. Better off sticking with the strikers already there and bumping Agyei up to bench warmer for the season.

Cubanclaret · Post by **Cubanclaret** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 11:39 am

Other than Pulis showing an interest in Vokes, is there any reason to suggest we’d entertain selling him?
Pulis should just take Crouch and we can stay out of this particular merry-go-round.

LaLigaClaret · Post by **LaLigaClaret** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 8:29 pm

A fanciful thought maybe.... but what if Crouch were signed for £500k and we then made an increased offer for Jay-Rod and Dawson which included Wells plus cash, say £28m or £30m.

Then perhaps there might be enough left in the kitty for Grosicki at around £12m who wants a move and who can play on either wing, Bryan from Bristol City at full back for £8m and the French midfielder who we were linked with for £3m but can't remember his name. The total of £53m can be reduced by selling Walters for £2m and Taylor for £9m or £10m. 6 players in 3 players out and a spend on fees of around £40m

Yes we also lost Arfield and Marney but Marney and Walters had no impact so effectively not a loss in numbers, Wells didn't do much so Crouch for a season may be something different for us. Jay-Rod increases our goal scoring ability and creativity. Grosicki would be good on either wing and could challenge for a place and not just be cover. The French guy would be an unknown in the PL so could spring a surprise or two and reportedly has pace and strength. Dawson would give us more and decent cover at CB. Bryan may be a like for like swap with Taylor. In overall terms we would have a much better squad. Fanciful maybe....yet could just happen.

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 8:34 pm

Let's get some lookouts on the incoming major roads to Burnley, if a giraffe transporter is spotted I suggest we get some petrol bombs out turn over a few cars and have a stanf off with the police,it put him off last time might work again.

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Tue Jul 31, 2018 10:28 am

Stoke City boss Gary Rowett has issued a hands-off warning to Burnley over Peter Crouch:

https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/f ... ch-1844081" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

That's our season over then