Crouch - "No go for Robo"

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Crouch halts robotic celebrations

 

By Phil McNulty

 

Peter Crouch says his robotic dancing career is over - and will only be revived if England win the World Cup.

Liverpool striker Crouch has become a cult figure among England fans because of his eccentric goal celebration, but now he feels it is time to get serious.

 

He explained: "It's not about robotic dancing. It is about scoring goals and winning matches. It's an important time for everyone now.

 

"It's serious business, though we might all do it if we win the World Cup."

 

He added: "If you can enjoy yourself, all well and good, but the first thing we must concentrate on winning football matches.

 

"The lads are keen for me to keep it going, but I'm not sure about that. I hope to get as many goals as I can, but I'm not sure about that celebration."

 

Crouch is certain Michael Owen, his strike partner in Saturday's 1-0 win against Paraguay, will soon be indulging in goal celebrations of his own, despite being substituted early in the second half.

 

He said: "Over the years Michael has been playing, he has always scored goals and I believe he will always score goals.

 

"He is a goalscorer and a finisher and when he is given chances he will score.

 

"Michael is one of our main threats, so there is no problem with him."

 

Meanwhile, Crouch admits he may have to adapt his game to avoid falling foul of World Cup referees.

 

He was booked against Paraguay after being penalised several times by referee Marco Rodriguez for aerial challenges.

 

Crouch said: "It was very frustrating. I was getting pulled up for things that wouldn't be a foul in the Premiership.

 

"It was a worry to pick up a booking, but I'm not going to change my game, although I may have to adapt it a bit."

 

He added: "I felt the referee was overly-fussy at times, but I'm not going to blame referees. This is international football and maybe I have to adapt my game a touch."

 

The Liverpool star, meanwhile, will be happy to welcome Wayne Rooney back into the England side, even though it could put his place under threat.

 

Rooney could see some action in England's next group game against Trinidad and Tobago in Nuremberg on Thursday.

 

He said: "It's important we have him back. The fact that the manager named him in the squad showed he was always confident he would be fit, and in training he is looking fit.

 

"He's a top player and we need everyone fit if we are going to do well in the World Cup."

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I'm not going to change my game, although I may have to adapt it a bit.

 

[Benitez]

good old Crouchy. He knows when to stop

[Stevie H]

good lad peter. you know it makes sense.

[Ostrich Man]

but its all so hilarious and great and shows he's really down to earth.

 

etc etc

[Guest Cally77]

but its all so hilarious and great and shows he's really down to earth.

 

etc etc

 

Typical, humourless, dull manc.

[Stevie H]

and shows he's really down to earth.

 

 

but he's really, really tall etc.

[Ostrich Man]

Typical, humourless, dull manc.

no seriously its really funny when he does it....

 

maybe you can all do it on the terraces when he next scores for you lot....that would be really hilarious.

 

or even better make a banner.

 

 

[Guest Cally77]

no seriously its really funny when he does it....

 

maybe you can all do it on the terraces when he next scores for you lot....that would be really hilarious.

 

or even better make a banner.

 

I love how jealous and bitter you are...

 

"Make us dream Crouchy"

Edited June 13, 2006 by Cally77

[Ostrich Man]

I love how jealous and bitter you are...

i love the way you defend it even though you know its shyte.

 

 

next itll be Bellamy isnt a violent racist mouthpiece....hes dead on.

[Cooldude]

Can Crouchzinho beat the record of the most amount of fouls ever committed in one World Cup?

[boohog]

i love the way you defend it even though you know its shyte.

next itll be Bellamy isnt a violent racist mouthpiece....hes dead on.

 

Yeah, its never as good as Rio's jump up on the shoulders and open your gaping mouth as wide as you can celebration. That's really good.

[Guest Cally77]

...or Lee Sharpes cringeworthy Elvis (Shakin Stevens) effort with the corner flag.

Edited June 13, 2006 by Cally77

[Cobs]

i love the way you defend it even though you know its shyte.

 

personally, i think it's great

 

 

but then i liked Lee Sharpe's 'Elvis' and don't mind Cahill's 'boxer' celebration either....

[Ostrich Man]

...or Lee Sharpes cringeworthy Elvis (Shakin Stevens) effort with the corner flag.

unlike you i dont stick up for embarrasing shyte just cause my team does it....sharpes was shyte....giggs and inces finger waggle backwards thing was shyte too....rio's run and jump is keek.

 

 

Justin fashanu's celebration after that corking bender(yes i know) against you lot....that how goals should be celebrated.

 

or Tardelli's.

 

 

all this contrived choreographed b******s is shyte. you should be allowed to go in with a throat high tackle if theyre doing that.

Edited June 13, 2006 by Ostrich Man

[Stevie H]

unlike you i dont stick up for embarrasing shyte just cause my team does it....sharpes was shyte....giggs and inces finger waggle backwards thing was shyte too....rio's run and jump is keek.

Justin fashanu's celebration after that corking bender(yes i know) against you lot....that how goals should be celebrated.

 

or Tardelli's.

all this contrived choreographed b******s is shyte. you should be allowed to go in with a throat high tackle if theyre doing that.

 

i'm in total agreement. i don't like any pre-planned or choreographed goal celebrations. i want to see spontenaeity and raw emotion.

[Guest Cally77]

unlike you i dont stick up for embarrasing shyte just cause my team does it....sharpes was shyte....giggs and inces finger waggle backwards thing was shyte too....rio's run and jump is keek.

Justin fashanu's celebration after that corking bender(yes i know) against you lot....that how goals should be celebrated.

 

or Tardelli's.

all this contrived choreographed b******s is shyte. you should be allowed to go in with a throat high tackle if theyre doing that.

 

Why has Fergie only won one European Cup considering the time in the job and money spent?

Edited June 13, 2006 by Cally77

[Cobs]

Two ?

[Guest Cally77]

Two ?

 

Well spotted and duly edited.

[Stew F]

unlike you i dont stick up for embarrasing shyte just cause my team does it....

You aught to be very proud of yourself

[boohog]

Two ?

 

Three

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bugger, that doesn't work in all cases does it.

[Mike]

i'm in total agreement. i don't like any pre-planned or choreographed goal celebrations. i want to see spontenaeity and raw emotion.

 

stevie h =

[Ripley]

i'm in total agreement. i don't like any pre-planned or choreographed goal celebrations. i want to see spontenaeity and raw emotion.

Yep. One of the great things about World Cup Stories etc and the re-showing of previous games has been to see Tardelli's goal.

[Mike]

last night playing 7 aside we started reinacting the Tardelli celebration for every goal. even crappy little tap ins.

 

ahhh.

 

great days.

[Cobs]

Falcao's in '82 is a great one too

 

 

but if everyone does it then it also becomes boring.

 

 

 

Nothing wrong with a player doing a unique goal celebration - some are better than others, as with most things in life...