Got talking in the pub the other day about Crouch while watching the Liverpool match and it was suggested that he might make a better defender than a striker.
He's got the height, beef him up a bit, and teach him how to tackle and he be perfect.
He reads the game well, his anticipation and positional sense are very good, he may not be able to head a ball on target, but that wont really matter.
His big long bandy legs would let him tackle for about 6 feet away, and his good control and decent passing would see him be able to take the ball to mid and play his way out of trouble.
He's got some pace, not lightening, but will keep up with most, and more importantly he comes across as quite an intelligent footballer and person, meaning he could maybe quickly learn the position.
A lot of defenders start out as strikers, mainly earlier in their career, but its just a daft thought and was wondering what you lot thought?
I think he needs time, I wouldn't get rid of him, I see him good details, when 27 he might be an excellent striker. Perhaps the weight of Anfield is too much for a 24 year old striker, but give him time.
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