Peter Crouch has been my favourite soccer player for some time now. I first took him in as my football idol when he signed with Liverpool (my favourite team) back in '05. For those of you who don't know, Crouch is 6'7" and is a tank of lank. Now I'm defs not 6'7" but I believe I have the same playing style as this elegant player (well, he's not elegant when it comes to physical looks).
Here's a little side story: When I was in England for a school trip back in grade 12 I needed to buy a Liverpool kit [jersey]. London was the perfect place to purchase the prize. I picked up the Liverpool '07 home kit and my fellow peer bought a Chelsea home kit (gross). We then got our favourite player's pressed on, Crouch and Drogba. The most opposite strikers EVER! The clerk reacted normally after hearing Drogba but stared blankly at me when I wanted Peter Crouch imprinted on the back of mine. He asked, "Just tell me this, why Crouch?" I replied with a chuckle, "Because I have to, he's my favourite player." I am in fact wearing the jersey right now as I write this blog (It's beautiful). The next day, Liverpool played Arsenal at Anfield (Liverpool's home field) and Peter Crouch scored a natural HAT-TRICK! HA! Take that, soccer shop clerk! Anyways, that kit was the first of many I have collected throughout my travels of Europe.
On another note, Crouch has been making his way around the Premier League and I have made it my goal to collect every single team's kit he puts on. Last year I ordered a sweet long sleeved Portsmouth third kit (so nice). Now he has been transferred over to Tottenham and now I'm able to purchase some Spurs gear! Hopefully he can dominate this season with his new team! The Barclay's Premiership season is right on the horizon and I'm stoked!
Here are just a couple of reasons why Peter Crouch is my football hero/idol:
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