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400 up for Crouchie

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  1. ProudPotter

    ProudPotter Well-Known Member

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    Last night's appearance from off the bench was Peter Crouch's 400th Premier league appearance. A milestone for him. Although his game time is limited these days he's turned out to be a very good signing for Stoke (despite the fee we paid for him and W(aste of space) Palacios). A true professional who has had an excellent career at the highest level.
     
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    :emoticon-0148-yes: yes indeed
     
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    Agreed!
     
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    He's done a good job for us especially in the early days and who will forget that wonder goal, good show sir. <applause>
     
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    Yup that one agin Man City with Hart in mid air will live long in the memory - as have many of Jimmy Greehoff's 'specials'
     
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    Good for the youngsters who never saw Jimmy play.
     
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    He was magic...£50 million in todays language JM. Thank goodness for youtube.
     
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    Taffvalerowdy Well-Known Member

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    He has been a fantastic servant for you and always a pain in the neck for us - in more ways than one!
     
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    I have seen the greats from Sir Stan & Tom Finney through Pele, Maradonna & etc ...but Jimmy Greenhoff was and still is my No1. And I guess Ivor Allchurch is yours Taff?

    Terry Paine for you Lambo ?
     
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    Taffvalerowdy Well-Known Member

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    Yep Ivor was my favourite. I remember getting his autograph on the beach at Caswell when I was around 8 or 9!
     
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  11. jowlermonkey

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    And the rest Nick.
     
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    Hat trick for Crouchie 'gainst saints
     
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