Matt Crooks

[bumface]

I sort of disagree but agree ..
Agree he's not a top two in champ / bottom end prem starter in all likelihood .
But neither is Rodgers currently..
Both are 5th to 10th championship players right now.

He's the perfect role model for Rodgers, as they are built similarly, to how to ' also ' use you physicality, and defensive responsibility/ ' learning the league '

I could also see him moving further back as a utility player squad player potentially, much like Howson can .

Who is this Rodgers bloke that you keep banging on about? Is he any relation to Rogers?

 

[outoftown]

Who is this Rodgers bloke that you keep banging on about? Is he any relation to Rogers?

He probably is bummface

 

[HundredRoom]

he might be good in goal

 

[parmoboy]

He's a funny one Crooks. Doesn't appear to have the attributes to play as a 10, and I feel the argument that he isn't suited to our style of play is valid.

At the same time, can't fault him for what he gives you in terms of goals and assists, and general work-rate.

I think he may now struggle to hold a place down in the side. I wouldn't blame him for wanting to leave, in search of first-team football. I'd be disappointed to see him go though.

 

[Glover_elbow]

I’d try him in Howsons position for a while

Why howson is a far superior player

 

[Nero]

Crooks has been one of our best players this season. He’s an easy target as he can look clumsy, but he’s the type of player we need at Boro. Committed, great character, gets stuck in and is a goal threat.

 

[TheYorkshireTerrier]

No chance in this window.

 

[TeaCider]

Crooks scored more goals in his first season for us (10 goals in 40 games) than Howson has in 300 games and 7 years, and we signed him for a fifth of the price.

People really underestimate just how effective and good value Crooks has been for us.

 

[sambaDTR]

Crooks makes Jones look twice as good.

 

[BoroBourneNBred]

Why howson is a far superior player

I think he’d add more bite in a soft midfield

 

[Glover_elbow]

I think he’d add more bite in a soft midfield

For a big lad crooks is really not great defensively at all.

 

[Johnny Vincents Motorbike]

better to have crooks with you rather than against you - the Tree is a foundation.

 

[atypical_boro]

He is a very versatile player and always a goal threat whatever position he’s playing.

Seems strange to sell unless someone is coughing up a silly 8 figure sum or something (which would be very silly money for him).

 

[wilkos_perm]

I have heard a little rumour that he is for the exit door, he’s key for us imo.

Zero chance

 

[AytonMews]

Heard a little rumour in his own head

 

[The Disciple]

I’d be fuming if he was sold - what a signing he’s been for literally peanuts. A goalscorer, a goal maker and a great lad to have in the dressing room. We would be mad to sell him for the likely small fee we would get, it just wouldn’t make sense, and luckily Carrick rates him highly, much higher than some of our fans thank feck

 

[Dirtyderekbracken]

Good player for us.. be mad to sell him . I can see him moving into the centre midfield positions

 

[Quicksilvera]

Zero chance

I hope so.

 

[Defender 4x4]

I see an player who scores a few goals. I also see player that offers very little physical presence for his size. I also see a player that really struggles to play a full 90 mins. Could take him or leave him.

 

[Davey_C]

I see an player who scores a few goals. I also see player that offers very little physical presence for his size. I also see a player that really struggles to play a full 90 mins. Could take him or leave him.

Scores belters all the time doesn't he?

(That line really needs changing)