Garth Crooks - quick history question?

[philbcn]

having lunch with a mate today and told him a Garth Crooks story and he reminded me that Garth went on loan to Man Utd but neither of us could remember why?

Anyone know why? He only played 7 games according to wikipedia.

 

[razz]

According to my source (a.k.a Google) it could have something to do with this:

Unfortunately, during the 1983-84 season, the combination of injuries, new signing Alan Brazil and youngster Mark Falco put pressure on the out-of-sorts Crooks and he went on loan to Manchester United. He returned to White Hart Lane, where he did provide cover for Clive Allen, who had signed for Spurs in the close season in 1984, but it was the departure of Steve Archibald after the UEFA Cup final in 1984 that probably was the beginning of the end for Garth. The two were just so good together and although the injuries made Crooks miss a large chunk of the latter part of 1982-83 and the 1983-84 seasons, it seemed as though he was no longer the striker he was.

 

[stemark44]

A bit like Keane without Berbatov!

 

[philbcn]

cheers razz.

when I googled it I got lots of fan forums talking about what a cock they think he is.

(I don't, I love him as as a presenter)

 

[Damian99]

A bit like Keane without Berbatov!

Or a bit like Berbs without keane, half the player he was for us since he's gone to Man United.

Strikers do work of each other and sometimes aren't the same on their own or with another striker.

 

[ravo]

cheers razz.

when I googled it I got lots of fan forums talking about what a cock they think he is.

(I don't, I love him as as a presenter)

Agreed - thank goodness he was a good player, as he is a rubbish 'expert commentator/analyst'.