I thought Crouch's Villa Park debut was right up there with the best debut performances we have seen. If I remember right it was against Newcastle and they couldn't handle him. I never understood how he wasn't given more chances after his loan spell at Norwich where he appeared to get his form and confidence back. Again, if my memory isn't playing tricks on me I recall him putting in a very good performance in the second leg of the semi against Bolton.
Quote from: Damo70 on July 27, 2014, 02:56:30 PMI thought Crouch's Villa Park debut was right up there with the best debut performances we have seen. If I remember right it was against Newcastle and they couldn't handle him. I never understood how he wasn't given more chances after his loan spell at Norwich where he appeared to get his form and confidence back. Again, if my memory isn't playing tricks on me I recall him putting in a very good performance in the second leg of the semi against Bolton.He was ace when he came back from Norwich, but it coincided with Angel's best form for us, and his chances were limited. We were penniless at the time, and my guess is we were due to pay more to Pompey if he played much more so we took the bid off Southampton.With hindsight, we'd have kept him and flogged Angel whilst his stock was high.
2. There is a touch of the Darren Bent's about him. That is, he can be quiet and seemingly no threat in the game. He isn't particularly quick, and for his size, he doesn't throw his weight around or win enough flick ons. If he isn't scoring, he isn't really doing much else.
He's comfortably looked the better of the right full back options. If he continues in this form then Lowton's mrs is going to be less than pleased.
I genuinely don't know what people dislike about Kozak.He came in, he scored a few goals, he got injured. Lots of people seem to forget the "scoring a few goals" thing.
I think Hutton was given a tough time as bought by McLeish, I think he is a decent player tbh, certainly a good defender