COULD THIS BE THE PLAYER TO...

THE £1.28M-RATED VETERAN PL STRIKER WHO ALONGSIDE KENNETH ZOHORE COULD SEE CARDIFF PROMOTED NEXT SEASON
By Hayden Atkins


Friday 31st March 2017

Cardiff City’s progression up the Championship table under manager Neil Warnock has been seriously admirable since the former Leeds United man took charge at the club, and there are some supporters who are really fancying their chances of a play-off push next season.

There’s plenty of work still to do this summer and there are plenty of Bluebirds supporters who think that with a decent squad overhaul, and some good investment over the summer that the team could be showing the sort of form we’ve seen from the likes of Leeds United and Huddersfield this campaign.

But we think there’s one man that could really help the Bluebirds climb the table next season and that’s £1.28m-rated Stoke City striker Peter Crouch, who has enjoyed somewhat of a renaissance this season.

Four goals and three assists isn’t half bad for a player that doesn’t feature that often in the first-team but now 36-years-old, we think the veteran forward might fancy his chances at more match minutes as he career comes to an end.

And an ideal last destination in England at least could be Cardiff City, who are enjoying a decent end to the second-half of the season.

The signing of Rickie Lambert didn’t quite work out for the Bluebirds but in Peter Crouch, they could be signing someone who is hitting a bit of form just at the right time.

He’s got bags of experience at this level and above and as we’ve seen in spells this campaign, has more than what it takes to still put the ball in the back of the net.

With Kenneth Zohore now coming good at the club too, could this be the striking partnership that sees the Bluebirds challenge for the top-six next season?

Only time will tell…


Opinion?

No

No

You need to be more decisive! LOL

Personally, I wouldn't be against it (despite being a little stung by the Lambert experience date) as I think Crouch can still do the job he is best at...in the air and scoring goals!

His wages are huge hence cheap price plus his age isn't really building for the future is it- it's a no from me

His wages are huge hence cheap price plus his age isn't really building for the future is it- it's a no from me

Fair enough but I think Neil Warnock will need his 'immediate impact' players and if he were to decide on the big fella, then that would suffice for me

It's a no from me. Would rather have Saddi back and firing.
I don't think next season is one for 'building for the future'. Next season is an all out assault on promotion. Bftf is the season after and beyond.

i love the £1.28 million bit.

Should be a free transfer

Should be a free transfer

The headline says he's £1.28m-rated...he will be most probably be signed on a free but the headline is just suggesting that his abilities are worth £1.28m

He will be 37 years old long before the end of next season. Who else are we going to go after? Toshack, Greaves, Shearer?

I'm in a vast minority, but I still feel that Lambert will be crucial to us next season - if he can stay fit.

Was delighted with his signing in August and still have belief in him.

Please no.

Please no.

Some decent and sensible alternatives, then?

1.28m for a 36 year old on prob around 30k a week. No thanks. And whoever wrote the article... Cardiff city isn't a destination in England

I'm in a vast minority, but I still feel that Lambert will be crucial to us next season - if he can stay fit.

Was delighted with his signing in August and still have belief in him.

I admire your optimism but you're right - you're in a vast minority!

Sven,tell me this is an April fools thread please. Apologys if its not but the 1.28m figure seems a bit strange but 1.27m would be a bargin.

Thanks Sven but no thanks - APRIL FOOL