I actually liked Fash the bash - in a 'he's clearly shit but he tries' type of way.I know that should be something I should maybe keep quiet about.By the time he came to us, he was at least a yard off the pace. He was also in semi retirement mode, I think the move to us appealed so he could be closer where they filmed that God awful Gladiators. Awooga!But he'd at least bash opposition centre backs up a bit, and did score a few useful goals in his short stint with us.My heart sinks when I see Heskey come on or -worse- see him named in the starting line up ahead of Bannan, Ireland, the Fonz and just about any other competent footballer we have on the books.
One goal in his last 27 games and he hasn't scored and FA Cup goal for 7 years according to the commentator on Saturday.
I was thrilled when we signed Fashanu.But that's because I was more interested in Gladiators at that age than I was interested in football.
When you think come June we'll have paid him close to £11m, you do have to ask whether Randy has a point or not.
I really have no idea why we play Heskey. The sad thing is that I want him to prove us all wrong. When we signed him I loftily told people about his work rate and defensive qualities... particularly during corners. I even had faith in the urban myth that when he plays, Engand win. Unfortunately now when he plays, I just see him as a missed opportunity, an old pro who's just seeing out his contract. the worrying thing is he's keeping the kids out of the 1st team. Chuck Gardner in for a few games... things surely couldn't be worse?
How much are we paying him a week? I bet it's an obscene amount
Even the Shrewsbury Town fans are mocking him on their Blue-and-Amber fan site:-http://blueandamber.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=77122