No doubt this is just another rumour and media tripe. Nonetheless, I remember watching Crouch play against us at LR a few seasons ago (we were of course, abysmal) and Stoke won 2 nil. The amusing highlight of that game was Tal Ben Haim managing to miss the pitch whilst making an attempt at a throw in and somehow chuck the ball back out! Anyway, Crouch's work rate was staggering, he seemed to be involved all over the pitch. I think he would do a great job for us even if he is almost a pensioner by football standards.