We are as desperate for you to hit the back of the net as well Pete;)
Mark Platt 07 November 2005 Peter Crouch admits he is desperate to score a goal for Liverpool and repay the loyalty of the fans that are standing by him during his much-publicised barren spell. Crouch's failure to hit the back of the net in a red shirt following his summer move from Southampton has been well documented but he insists his confidence has not been affected.
Despite a negative reaction from certain section of the England crowd at recent international matches the Liverpudlians have rallied around him and he's extremely grateful for their support.
"Everyone seems to be willing me to get that first goal and the fans here have been so great with me since I joined. I'm taking confidence from that," says Crouch.
"I'm desperate to score and I'm certain it's going to come soon. I'm sure of it, so long as I keep working hard and getting in the right positions.
"I've not been unduly affected by the criticism because of our fans' support. It has taken me aback just how negative other people have been. I suppose that's what happens if you don't get on the scoresheet and I'm learning that when you join a high profile club you become an instant target.
"Things are scrutinised a lot more here, but as long as I'm doing a job which the manager, my team-mates and the fans are happy with, I won't let it get me down.
SVEN SLAMS THE CROUCH CRITICSMark Platt 07 November 2005 Sven-Goran Eriksson has urged the England boo-boys to lay off Peter Crouch after revealing the Liverpool striker...
"Maybe the criticism built up after the England game, but I'm not really interested what anyone outside Liverpool thinks now. Nobody here has a problem with me, so everyone else can say what they like."
At Villa Park on Saturday his run of games for the Reds without a goal was extended to 14 and Crouch admits to being disappointed at having missed two clear opportunities to break his duck.
"I was gutted I couldn't get that first goal on Saturday because I had the chances," he adds. "I was delighted Xabi finished off the second, but I must admit I wanted it to be me celebrating a goal. I'm glad I played a part in the win, but obviously I'd have loved to have scored when I had the chance.
"I thought I had it just before the second, but it was a great block by Mellberg. I'm not sure how he got there, but it just seems to be the way it's going for me at the moment."
Jay -- LIVERPOOL FC - KINGS OF EUROPE MANCHE$TER BUCCANEERS & BLUEpooE - KINGS OF COMEDY
