Re Crouch.....what the **** is this...?

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http://newsbbccouk.robert-mccreary.com/spo...tle/6216509.htm

 

Magpies agree shock Crouch transfer

 

Crouch has cost clubs £32.56m in transfer fees

Newcastle have revealed they have agreed a record 17m fee with Liverpool for England's 26-year-old Peter Crouch.

Reports have previously suggested Benitez would sell Crouch to Newcastle. But this transfer will surely come as a shock to many Liverpool fans who are losing their top goalscorer with 13 goals this campaign.

 

Rafa Benitez so far has refused to be drawn on whether he has a replacement lined up. "We will do our best, always, but there is not a lot of time left." Rafa added: "He (Crouch) is a fantastic player and has done very well for us. And we must thank him for this. Newcastle are getting a very, very good player."

 

 

Newcastle are expected to unveil record signing Peter Crouch this afternoon as their sole big-name signing of this transfer window.

 

 

Interview: Newcastle Chairman Freddy Shepherd

 

Newcastle Chairman Freddy Shepherd confirmed they made an offer for to Liverpool at the start of the week.

 

He said: "This morning Newcastle United have reached the principles of an agreement on the conditions of Peter Crouch's transfer to Newcastle United Football club after lengthy dialogue with Liverpool since Monday."

 

"Peter passed his medical this morning, and agreed terms without any hestitation."

 

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Newcastle manager Roeder said: "We are absolutely delighted with what we have bought and Crouchie and is equally happy to be here."

 

"We hope this shows our fans we can compete with the so-called big four in attracting top players."

 

And he added: "Peter Crouch was an excellent Liverpool player, and I think he will prove to be an excellent Newcastle player."

 

"I said a month ago when I was asked, he is very talented and certainly deserves his place in the England team. I've always rated Crouch, but i never believed in my wildest dreams that Liverpool would sell him. I must thank the board for their wonderful support."

[Guest Jonny-B]

A really bad forgery?