Source: SKY_Sports
Crouch ready for Fratton return
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Tottenham Hotspur striker Peter Crouch is looking forward to his return to Portsmouth and is expecting a 'hot reception' at Fratton Park.[LNB] Crouch was among a string of players to quit Pompey over the summer due to the uncertain financial situation at the club at that time.[LNB]He also admitted prior to his exit that he wanted answers regarding the club's future and did not wish to be playing for a club fighting against relegation in the season leading up to the World Cup.[LNB]The England forward, who scored twice against Belarus on Wednesday night, stands by the comments he made, which were labelled 'very disappointing' by chief executive Peter Storrie.[LNB]The 28-year-old goes back to Fratton Park for the first time since his exit on Saturday and is relishing the chance to play against his former club.[LNB]Great admiration"I don't think I was talking out of turn with what I said about Portsmouth in the summer," said Crouch. "Everyone knows the situation there wasn't great. [LNB]"When I was a Portsmouth player, I admitted the situation wasn't great and that was plain for everyone to see. [LNB]"I hope they have sorted things out with the new owner. [LNB]"I've got a great admiration for the club and it will be good if they've got stability. [LNB]"It will be a hot reception, but nothing we're not used to already. I'm looking forward to it." [LNB]Jermain Defoe and Niko Kranjcar have also left Pompey for Spurs in the past year, while manager Harry Redknapp also heads back to the South Coast again.[LNB]And Crouch added: "There are quite a few of us going back - it's like Portsmouth old boys! [LNB]"I loved every second at Portsmouth, but most of the players had to move on with things the way they were."[LNB]
