You really think Jose is in the mood or even has the time to get Peter’s number and then go make a jokey call to him all for a laugh? You think he did the jokey call and then once the laughter was put to bed they would then catch up about old times because you think they are some kind of old friends? No of course not because they are far from close comrades from years gone by.
Its very clear when you look at our desperate situation and that Crouch as unattached was our only possible option to help us get by. He is also only retired since last summer and is a big unique target man which certainly fits the mourinho mould.
Its very obvious to me and most people that phone call was a shot in the dark that he might be somewhere close up to speed to help us out. Very jokey and plenty of laughter at first I’m sure, but quite clearly given the situation we are in, it would have quickly been replaced with a serious question whether he could assist. Crouch says as much:
‘‘As much as I would love to answer his call, however, I concluded — given the refuelling I've done since entering retirement — that it might take me a little longer than normal to recapture full fitness.’’
You make it sound like he was calling jimmy greaves up mate and tbh I didnt think I’d have to go into all of the above as its blatantly obvious, but there it is, all for you as you clearly need a helping hand.
....Southampton......geezer
