Popular Post DW1872 1,204 Posted January 13, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 13, 2019 Just finished reading the Peter Crouch book that I got at Christmas. Light, enjoyably read and he seems a genuinely nice and funny guy. Anyway the last chapter is titled 'Gerrard' and he writes with great affection about SG and the standards he demanded at Liverpool, how as a newly signed player you wanted to impress SG more than the manager, the way he'd test a new signing and how he'd judge you. He talks about the obsession with football and winning, the passion and never settling for average. He talks about his down to earth nature and attitude despite being a superstar. Probably nothing we didn't know to be fair but just got me thinking (again) how badly we've lacked that kind of leadership since Walter. I'm not comparing them because Walter is in a league of his own in my lifetime but it bodes well that we have this type of character leading us again. Interesting to get it from a former teammates perspective. Made me feel strangely proud whilst reading it! scottyscott1963, Misteral, Shearer and 23 others 26 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbear 10,913 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Lethal strike partner with Defoe at Spurs/Pompey and England, I think the big mans looking for a match up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DW1872 1,204 Posted January 13, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 13, 2019 1 minute ago, pcbear said: Lethal strike partner with Defoe at Spurs/Pompey and England, I think the big mans looking for a match up. He's welcome as long as he brings the Mrs. ready1873, ForeverAndEver, Perth_Campsie_Ger and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post left winger 14,098 Posted January 13, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 13, 2019 Interviewer: what would you be if you weren’t a professional footballer? Peter Crouch: A virgin. CoopsLaud, DW1872, Billy1984 and 11 others 14 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1690tamRFC 5,001 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, left winger said: Interviewer: what would you be if you weren’t a professional footballer? Peter Crouch: A virgin. That was brilliant. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottyarf37 963 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Would love Crouch up here been saying it for months. Imagine on the end of all those crosses, 20+ corners a game. Head for fun up here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpidermansGaffer 2,552 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 1 hour ago, DW1872 said: Just finished reading the Peter Crouch book that I got at Christmas. Light, enjoyably read and he seems a genuinely nice and funny guy. Anyway the last chapter is titled 'Gerrard' and he writes with great affection about SG and the standards he demanded at Liverpool, how as a newly signed player you wanted to impress SG more than the manager, the way he'd test a new signing and how he'd judge you. He talks about the obsession with football and winning, the passion and never settling for average. He talks about his down to earth nature and attitude despite being a superstar. Probably nothing we didn't know to be fair but just got me thinking (again) how badly we've lacked that kind of leadership since Walter. I'm not comparing them because Walter is in a league of his own in my lifetime but it bodes well that we have this type of character leading us again. Interesting to get it from a former teammates perspective. Made me feel strangely proud whilst reading it! I was trying to remember who had said this about him the other week. Mr Gerrard seems to have an ability to spot the ones who don't have what's required pretty quickly & get shot of them. Sadiq, Windass to name a couple. Good post btw. DW1872 and True Hair Bear 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyrshireBlue 449 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Would robot for fun up here... scottyscott1963 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DW1872 1,204 Posted January 13, 2019 Author Share Posted January 13, 2019 1 hour ago, SpidermansGaffer said: I was trying to remember who had said this about him the other week. Mr Gerrard seems to have an ability to spot the ones who don't have what's required pretty quickly & get shot of them. Sadiq, Windass to name a couple. Good post btw. Yep, his standards are high and if you don't meet them you're out. Bodes well for us I reckon. ready1873 and SpidermansGaffer 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eejay the dj 31,964 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 His lady is as perfect as you can get Perth_Campsie_Ger, ready1873 and Finny 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Just watched today’s interview on RTV, it is an absolute honour to have a person and former player like Stevie as our manager. jintybear 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essandoh 21,192 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Imagine Gerrard captaining a Walter Smith side... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomatasauce 1,253 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Weird how this post is up, I was talking to a big tarrier today, first chance I’ve seen him to wind him up since the OF game he sometimes comes out with the ITK pish an he said he hears that crouch will be signed tomorrow for us 😂😂that was my reaction. If we hadn’t signed Defoe I might have questioned him on his sources Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finny 5,455 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 3 hours ago, eejay the dj said: His lady is as perfect as you can get After 3 kids aswell. Some bit of stuff!!!! eejay the dj 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat 4,511 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 I've always liked Crouch.Wouldn't mind seeing him in a Rangers jersey tbh. Imagine him on the end of 20 plus crosses per game! He'd score a barrowload for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee9 3,972 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 5 hours ago, SpidermansGaffer said: I was trying to remember who had said this about him the other week. Mr Gerrard seems to have an ability to spot the ones who don't have what's required pretty quickly & get shot of them. Sadiq, Windass to name a couple. Good post btw. Gerrard wanted to keep windass....I'm sure it was windass who wanted to leave because he couldn't be guarantee him playing through the middle. Either way it has worked out just fine👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 64,383 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 38 minutes ago, TopCat said: I've always liked Crouch.Wouldn't mind seeing him in a Rangers jersey tbh. Imagine him on the end of 20 plus crosses per game! He'd score a barrowload for sure. Mate do you just come in topics and post what's already been posted 😂 Johnstone Burgh 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueVanguard 6,587 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 I was reading somewhere Brenda was in for him on a loan move aswel Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth_Campsie_Ger 17,973 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 21 hours ago, DW1872 said: He's welcome as long as he brings the Mrs. Yes please! eejay the dj and DW1872 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueKnight87 17,274 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 19 hours ago, SpidermansGaffer said: I was trying to remember who had said this about him the other week. Mr Gerrard seems to have an ability to spot the ones who don't have what's required pretty quickly & get shot of them. Sadiq, Windass to name a couple. Good post btw. In Gerrards book he mentions testing the new players in 5 a side training sessions at Liverpool and being able to spot those who couldn't cut it instantly. Diouf is pointed out as being unable to cut it right away. SpidermansGaffer 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eejay the dj 31,964 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 37 minutes ago, Perth_Campsie_Ger said: Yes please! Delicious looking woman eh Lucky lanky bazza😜 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth_Campsie_Ger 17,973 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 6 minutes ago, eejay the dj said: Delicious looking woman eh Lucky lanky bazza😜 Been hoping for a phone hack for ages😂 he sure is! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DW1872 1,204 Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Perth_Campsie_Ger said: Yes please! I should be allowed to give you more than 1 like for that 😂 Perth_Campsie_Ger 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehost 11,061 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 his podcast is fantastic listening too Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueVanguard 6,587 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Perth_Campsie_Ger said: Yes please! I would drink her bath water Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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