ARTICLE: Ouch it's Crouch

Silkyskills1 · Post by **Silkyskills1** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:30 pm

summitclaret wrote:Unless we sign a striker tonight that can play a full 90 minutes, we are taking an unnecessary gamble with the fitness of wood and Barnes and with the former's erratic confidence.

and it has to be said with the latter's erratic temperament.

Spiral · Post by **Spiral** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:33 pm

Rowett didn't have a clue what he was doing with Stoke this season, but Crouch's and Vokes' goals/game ratio is virtually identical for last season. We're talking about getting a bit of money to swap bench warmers who do basically the same thing. Failure from the club to further strengthen the XI isn't exactly Crouch's fault.

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:35 pm

Think its a very good bit of business.
Sam committed to the club to mean we got a fee on the understanding that an offer that he fancies comes in he can go.
We aren't sure to get CA over so Peter Crouch comes in if he doesn't kick a ball for the first team he brings a career where he's seen and done it. Hope it works out and it goes on longer so he can help the players with everything about being the top level sportsman and footballer who is amongst the most under-rated outside of the clubs he's played for.

Peter Crouch will surprise a few on here, I've never heard a bad word about him by anyone who has watched him and certainly not those who have worked with him.

I'll miss Sam big time, but the more I get to chew it over the more I think this is very very clever.

Marney&Mee · Post by **Marney&Mee** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:35 pm

I can’t wait for his toe poked last minute winner on Saturday. Great impact sub. We’ll be fine and dandy

Grimsdale · Post by **Grimsdale** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:36 pm

Time to dust off my 2006 England World Cup Subbuteo team ...

summitclaret · Post by **summitclaret** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:37 pm

I have no beef with Crouch and wish him well and now he is her he will get the backing of all clarets. It's just such an unambiguous signing, which I think is the Board preparing for a possible relegation rather than pushing the boat out to stay up.

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:44 pm

evensteadiereddie wrote:A "symbolic" transfer window according to one poster above. A malapropism or a subtle yet valid criticism ?

I'm an educated man, I can slip in a good pro noun every now and again, I should of kept it simple....

Erasmus · Post by **Erasmus** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:44 pm

It's not an unreasonable move given that Sam Vokes was desperate to get away to be able to play more games. The problem again is that we haven't been able to get anyone else in, but you have to suspect that those players who we saw as improving the team either didn't want to come or were prevented from doing so by there clubs.

It's nothing to do with having a poor recruitment policy, it's just the reality of a small club trying to compete in the Premier League. And so far, despite all the obstacles we have to overcome, we are doing very well at it. No club on our level has matched our recent achievements, and consider how Huddersfield are faring as they are the only comparable case.

Lord Beamish · Post by **Lord Beamish** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:45 pm

Whilst I welcome Peter Crouch to our Team, I can't help but feel that the squad has left the Transfer Window weaker than when it entered it.

Firthy · Post by **Firthy** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:47 pm

If we'd managed to bring in another striker who can play a full 90 mins if we have injuries then I can understand this but as it is I can't. Maybe it is what's best for Sam but definitely not for us.

Pathetic at best, almost criminal at worst.

duncandisorderly · Post by **duncandisorderly** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:49 pm

Lord Beamish wrote:Whilst I welcome Peter Crouch to our Team, I can't help but feel that the squad has left the Transfer Window weaker than when it entered it.

I think using an uppercase T and W gives this Sky Sports ******** more aplomb than it deserves, to be honest Tufty.

Billy Balfour · Post by **Billy Balfour** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:49 pm

I ignored all those rumours yesterday because I thought it was a load of ********. I must admit to being quite gobsmacked by this. Let's hope it works out and Crouch comes off the bench and grabs a couple of winners. You've got to have hope - even if it's only a smidgen.

burnley007 · Post by **burnley007** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:49 pm

What an utter shambles

What must SD be thinking???

Foulthrow · Post by **Foulthrow** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:50 pm

Reecey1987 wrote:I wonder how much it cost for the robot in the video ?

I got one for my lad at Christmas. It was about 8 quid from Argos. Burning through the dry powder.

JohnDearyMe · Post by **JohnDearyMe** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:51 pm

Yet another thoroughly dispiriting transfer window

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:51 pm

Lord Beamish wrote:Whilst I welcome Peter Crouch to our Team, I can't help but feel that the squad has left the Transfer Window weaker than when it entered it.

Yes agree with this.
We’ve lost a player that ideally we’d have been happy to keep and replaced him with a player who’s been thrown into the deal as a bit of a sweetner.

Very odd.

Goalposts · Post by **Goalposts** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:52 pm

Rileybobs wrote:Strange deal all round. I can only assume that Dyche
a.) feels that Vokes will fetch more in January than in summer
b.) would prefer not to keep a player around who presumably doesn’t want to be here
c.) thinks that Crouch can offer the same impact as Vokes for the remainder of the season.

I couldn’t really argue with any of those reasons, the real disappointment is not adding to our squad by securing the signing of Adams.

thats about as logical a thought process as is possible to have, id only add that maybe dyche thinks crouch coming of the bench for the last 20 mins offers more threat than vokes in the next 4 months

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:52 pm

I was laughed at at work when it was announced and not being a clown it wasn't appreciated. People looking into our club think we are a joke.

Jimscho · Post by **Jimscho** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:53 pm

Have heard it from a good source that we have only signed Peter Crouch to bring all the UTC whinging numpties out from under their stones where they have been hiding for the last 5 league games.Welcome Peter.

WestMidsClaret · Post by **WestMidsClaret** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:55 pm

Least we've been involved in one of the biggest stories of the day.......

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:56 pm

I'm a bit underwhelmed but Crouch gets my backing as does any other player who pulls on a Burnley shirt. I'd have been a bit happier had this signing been announced along with another signing or two but it'll have to do.

ksrclaret · Post by **ksrclaret** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:56 pm

burnley007 wrote:What must SD be thinking???

Sean Dyche will be delighted with his day's work, thrilled even.

He's finally got his man.

not waving · Post by **not waving** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:56 pm

You've got to wonder if Crouch had been on the end of some of those headed chances that Vokes had in earlier matches this season (could have had a hat trick in Europa league etc)...would he have put them away?

duncandisorderly · Post by **duncandisorderly** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:57 pm

burnley007 wrote:What an utter shambles

What must SD be thinking???

I presume SD has sanctioned this.

summitclaret · Post by **summitclaret** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:59 pm

Jimscho wrote:Have heard it from a good source that we have only signed Peter Crouch to bring all the UTC whinging numpties out from under their stones where they have been hiding for the last 5 league games.Welcome Peter.

Happy clapper alert.

duncandisorderly · Post by **duncandisorderly** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 8:03 pm

Months < this week.

Oh. I hope joeys comment removal isn't indicative of a ban?

jrgbfc · Post by **jrgbfc** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 8:04 pm

burnley007 wrote:What an utter shambles

What must SD be thinking???

Crouch is British, experienced and a "good character" for the dressing room. Dyche's absolute wet dream when it comes to footballers.

CnBtruntru · Post by **CnBtruntru** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 8:04 pm

ClaretTony wrote:Signing confirmed

See link
http://www.uptheclarets.com/ouch-its-crouch" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I think 15 is the maximum number of minutes he will get by the end of this season, have to say Dunno.

Hibsclaret · Post by **Hibsclaret** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 8:05 pm

Guess it’s fine to dig someone out for thinking a player has not been good enough for most of a season then having ago at someone who has just signed before he has even played.

At least he won’t be stealing your milk...

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 8:08 pm

Jimscho wrote:Have heard it from a good source that we have only signed Peter Crouch to bring all the UTC whinging numpties out from under their stones where they have been hiding for the last 5 league games.Welcome Peter.

I wondered why you were back.

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 8:08 pm

not waving wrote:You've got to wonder if Crouch had been on the end of some of those headed chances that Vokes had in earlier matches this season (could have had a hat trick in Europa league etc)...would he have put them away?

Nice logic but those crosses would only have nipple high on Crouchy.

SkiptonClaret · Post by **SkiptonClaret** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 8:09 pm

jrgbfc wrote:Crouch is British, experienced and a "good character" for the dressing room. Dyche's absolute wet dream when it comes to footballers.

Reid, Taylor, Walters, Hart, Crouch. Evidence would suggest so, overwhelmingly. Incredibly it appears there are people on here who think SD has no input into signings and we just happen to end up with these creaky knee signings time after time.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 8:11 pm

SkiptonClaret wrote:there are people on here who think SD has no input into signings

He has more input than everyone else put together.

NRC · Post by **NRC** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 8:12 pm

WestMidsClaret wrote:Least we've been involved in one of the biggest stories of the day.......

I’d have been happier with it being a tall story rather than a big story.

I just described Sam to a Potters mate of mine as “good at hold-up play with his back to goal, so an outlet player. Directional heading ability - scores fabulous headed goals. But has no speed.” My pal said “wait, are you describing Vokes or Crouch?”

So in a sense that type of player wasn’t getting a game with us. We’ve replaced that type of player until the summer, and we’ve cashed in with 7m..... so that’s a POV

Longside4evr · Post by **Longside4evr** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 8:12 pm

The video just about sums up this deal it shows how professional we are at this time of year absolutely overwhelmed by this signing
And when we add the 25% addon to Wolverhampton it realy is about the size of it that makes good business
Top dogs

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 8:13 pm

jrgbfc wrote:Crouch is British, experienced and a "good character" for the dressing room. Dyche's absolute wet dream when it comes to footballers.

We can’t we sign inexperienced, foreign players who are absolute dick heads.

fidelcastro · Post by **fidelcastro** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 8:13 pm

duncandisorderly wrote:Months < this week.

Oh. I hope joeys comment removal isn't indicative of a ban?

People have been banned for much less, believe me!

summitclaret · Post by **summitclaret** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 8:14 pm

Well it's not his best quality then.

Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 8:14 pm

Jimscho wrote:Have heard it from a good source that we have only signed Peter Crouch to bring all the UTC whinging numpties out from under their stones where they have been hiding for the last 5 league games.Welcome Peter.

I heard it from an even saucier sauce that we only signed him so we could give the whingers something to whinge about in order to bring out the UTC "I cant bear anyone to say anything negative about my club and have to resort to pathetic digs" happy clapper brigade. Looks like the plan was a success

Dark Cloud · Post by **Dark Cloud** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 8:15 pm

I absolutely spit me brew out when I got to C T's closing sentence!!

Less than impressed, or sitting on the fence? Thought so and I couldn't agree more!! WTF!

Stan Tastic · Post by **Stan Tastic** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 8:15 pm

I don't see the problem, everyone wanted a big signing and they don't come any bigger.

jrgbfc · Post by **jrgbfc** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 8:17 pm

Rileybobs wrote:We can’t we sign inexperienced, foreign players who are absolute dick heads.

How about signing some younger lads instead of old lags who are coming for one last payday? Look at the difference McNeil has made to us.

Elder statesman · Post by **Elder statesman** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 8:21 pm

The powers that be are steering us back into the Championship where they feel we belong.

Marty Dobson · Post by **Marty Dobson** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 8:21 pm

Weren't there strong rumours last summer that we were trying to sign Peter Crouch. When you look at the way our club operates within strict financial guidelines and the totally inflated fees and wages being demanded by other clubs, agents and players I believe that the Crouch signing always remained a possibility in the background. Especially when you look at our style of play particularly towards the end of games.
When Sam came to say goodbye to the fans after the game on Tuesday night we knew he was on his way. The amount of work and effort by manager and club staff to get a deal with Stoke and to get a replacement for Sam that Dyche was happy with at the same time shows how difficult the market is. It must be mind numbing and totally frustrating for personnel at clubs without billionaire owners and geographically situated outside the main population centres to be involved in it. I fervently hope it works out for all of us and that Peter Crouch will endear himself to clarets everywhere like Big Shoulders Sam did.

Blackrod · Post by **Blackrod** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 8:22 pm

If we are signing relics let’s buy some stocks to put on Brunshaw Rd to put the buffoon in who is responsible for this. That will provide some entertainment on matchday.

Cryssys · Post by **Cryssys** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 8:27 pm

Is he on a 3 or 4 year deal?

Jimscho · Post by **Jimscho** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 8:28 pm

summitclaret wrote:Happy clapper alert.

Rather be a happy clapper.You must be head whinges on here on deadline day.Same old,same old from you.

Jimscho · Post by **Jimscho** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 8:31 pm

Bordeauxclaret wrote:I wondered why you were back.

Just came back to wind a few up.Had a self imposed exile because this board has been taken over by wringers and gone downhill.Back under my stone now.

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 8:41 pm

Yes those people who do nothing but whinge. Terrible aren’t they.

DAVETHEVICAR · Post by **DAVETHEVICAR** » Thu Jan 31, 2019 9:20 pm

Personally I think this is a great deal
Perhaps I am on my own but Crouch for 6 months with no fee for Sam who we get 7 million plus add ons
Sam like Tom Heaton a few weeks back probably wanted to leave to get games.
With Wood and Barnes now starting each game, Vokes won’t get a look in except for last 20 minutes of games perhaps. Crouch will be able to come off the bench instead of Sam.
People mentioning injury to Wood or Barnes maybe but who knows Vokes May get injured.
Think Sean Dyche has more idea about which players he wants than some clowns posting on this board