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Did you see it? Peter Crouch picks the ball up on the half way line, chests the ball down, and turns toward goal. He makes his way forward, nobody tries to tackle him. The Wigan defence backs off to the penalty area edge. Crouch draws back the right peg and shoots! The ball immediately cannons off the defender and loops into the air, still heading toward goal. The goalkeeper, Mike Pollitt, backpedals furiously as the ball is arcing over his head. He leaps into the air and, trying to push it over the bar, but succeeds only in palming the ball into the back of the net. Goal! But who's? Crouch wheels away and takes the acclaim. Was this his first goal in over twenty four hours of playing time? His first for Liverpool? Or was it an own goal, either from the defender who deflected it upwards or by Pollitt, who had the last, crucial, touch?

Dubious goals committee - please give us a huge belly laugh and give the goal to Pollitt. This season needs bringing to life, and keeping the Crouch versus Jeffers goal race alive would do that!

STOP PRESS! As I type, Crouch has scored a real goal! No doubt about this one! Franny, you are beaten! The Crouch-ing Tiger wins over the Hidden Dragon!