Ahead of the Tottenham Hotspurs vs Manchester City, we put the spotlight on Peter Crouch as part of the game’s preview. Who hasn’t heard of Peter Crouch during these last couple of weeks?
The 29-year-old striker now regularly makes the headlines in English tabloids such as The Sun for two matters: personal stories, and transfer issues.
Spotlight on Peter Crouch’s Transfer Reports
Having scored only 8 goals in as much as 38 appearances since joining the club in July 2009, Peter Crouch arguably cannot be seen as Spurs’ perfect goal poacher. Besides this fact, the presence of statically better forwards such as last season’s club top scorer Jermain Defoe have intensified rumors that Peter Crouch has been made available on the transfer market.
Despite Harry Redknapp’s quashing of such speculations, The Mirror reported that Everton Coach David Moyes was keen to grab the signature of the former Liverpool player. However, Everton’s Merseyside rivals have also expressed their desire to welcome Peter Crouch back at Anfield. However, based on reports, Crouch’s wages demands are driving the Toffees away whereas Tottenham Hotspur’s huge asking price to sell the front man have let Liverpool turn their attention to West Ham’s Carlton Cole.
Consequently, expect Peter Crouch to feature at White Hart Lane against Roberto Mancini’s Manchester City come Saturday. Now if Everton and Liverpool agents may have their eyes off the England international during this upcoming English Premier League opener, the case promises to be different for interested bloggers and English tabloid writers.
Spotlight on Peter Crouch’s Personal Issues
Tottenham’s club and supporters have a big campaign before them following their top four finish last season which gave them the chance to play Champions League football this term. Having already played in Europe with Liverpool, Peter Crouch is expected to infuse more experience in the Spurs squad. The club definitely wants Peter Crouch to be at his best and to focus on his professional career.
However, there are now fears that off-the-pitch issues will overtake the striker’s mind on the field of play just as the season is set to begin. Earlier this week, the story of Peter Crouch allegedly cheating on his fiancée, Abbey Clancy, with a 19-year-old hooker in Madrid wasted no time circulating all over on the internet.
Things haven’t ended just yet around this off-the-pitch news which could be disturbing preparations ahead of Saturday’s English Premier League match against Manchester City. John Terry’s wife, who suffered from similar issues earlier this year, has now added her name to the Peter Crouch affair by offering advices for fiancée Abbey Clancey to forgive her partner.
Actually, Manchester City might hugely benefit from such disorders surrounding Tottenham Hotspurs’ Peter Crouch. In any case, Harry Redknapp’s side will be keen to start their season strongly with a victory. The London club’s manager may even opt not to play Peter Crouch on Saturday after all.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City is scheduled to take place at 11:45 GMT - Saturday, August 14. Visit the Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City Live Streaming and TV Schedule page for further details.
