Did he really bottle it at Fratton? He looked pretty happy when he scored the penalty to beat them in the cup.
Also the much maligned 'take it to the corner' was an attempt to score a goal - not the biggest crime to level at a striker. Calum Davenport's inability to head a ball without letting it bounce was far more culpable. Had it of gone in not an issue. Just imagine, "they think its all over, but Hirst has lost possession by the corner flag"
Crouch left on good terms, spoke highly of us and we got handsomely paid for it.
Kenwyne Jones however......