He is definitely NOT sluggish. He's a big bloke and that makes him appear slower than he actually is. When was the last time we had a centre forward who is capable of physically dominating centre backs. Very pleased with him so far and I have a feeling he is going to become a crowd favourite.
I like ColinTat's point comparing Abbott and Gray. Looks no worse, better in fact so far than Gray, stronger and better in the air. One we paid £1.5m for and the other a nominal fee.
Grey was another "big" player that just came and went with f**k all impact except on our bank balance. This team look just that - a team - no star players, and I think we have Parky to thank for that - it's properly his team, and he looks like a man in conrol. stop me, i'm getting carried away.....
Now if Pav had real pace, you'd have sold him to Bolton for £3mill.
Like our legend Clive Mendonca. Now there's a player who had terrific touch, vision and finishing skill - but if only he'd had real pace he could have played for England.
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I'm rubbish at football, sorry.
Francis looks a bit like Halford bodily not necessarily facially
Will need to take a closer look to see if he has as nice a bottom....;-)
After all, we need a new "Rear of the Year" now that Fraz has gone...
He's brilliant, how did we get so little for him and then go and sell an unproven 18 year old to Bolton for 300k.
I love Abbott. Still not over his departure. The sentiments posted in here are the same as what I felt when he played for us.
Now if Pav had real pace, you'd have sold him to Bolton for £3mill.
Like our legend Clive Mendonca. Now there's a player who had terrific touch, vision and finishing skill - but if only he'd had real pace he could have played for England.
If you see where I'm coming from.
I heard he once had a staring contest with a photo. And won.