We have a 12-year-old Doberman Pincher who has fatty tumours ... His right eye popped up into the back of his head and it looked like he had no eye ball. I mean it looked like a gaping hole ...

A short corner surprised Stoke, Rafael van der Vaart slipped a pass to Roman Pavlyuchenko and his quick cross was met by Crouch's head from close range. The Russian had been brought into the side ...

Peter Crouch equalled Alan Shearer’s Premier League record of 46 headed goals on this day in 2015, seconds after coming on as a substitute as Stoke beat Hull. Crouch joined Shearer at the head ...

Peter Crouch came up with the response Rafa Benitez ... and the Liverpool manager responded by erring on the side of caution as he packed his starting line-up with midfield players.

before a second-half fightback from Arsene Wenger's side. Crouch had reason to celebrate though, as the Potters held on for an impressive victory. Rather than head home after the game, the 33-year ...