Crouch went on to score 13 goals in all competitions for Liverpool that season - form which saw him included in the 2006 World Cup squad. You can unsubscribe at any time. Although he played in some subsequent games, on March 9 2007 it was announced that he would undergo surgery on the injury which would keep him out of football for a month. Crouch underwent intense media scrutiny due to a goal drought during his first months at Liverpool. Pompey's best player Ashdown enjoyed little luck, the Portsmouth keeper conceding a second goal when Djibril Cisse's cross floated into the net. He went on to score several more goals that season, including the only goal in the fifth round of the FA Cup (2005–06) against Manchester United, Liverpool's first victory over them in the FA Cup post-World War II. New series of Doctor Who delayed until 2022? "Everywhere I went people knew, it was on the back of the papers. "I got a load of stick. That is particularly true of a centre-forward that has gone that long without scoring a goal for either club or country - just ask Peter Crouch. Ex-Corrie star Faye Brookes signs up for Dancing On Ice? Nine years ago today, Peter Crouch ended a lengthy wait for his first goal since his summer move to Liverpool. He scored his first goal for the Potters in a 1–1 draw against Manchester United, making Stoke the sixth Premier League club he has scored for. Sports Minister tells elite sport to look at ways to "support itself", Jose Mourinho honours dying wish of Macedonian journalist's father, Ryan Reynolds in line to join ranks of celebrity sporting owners, US Open winner Bryson DeChambeau: "I am changing the way people think about the game", Five things you might not know about US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau, On This Day in 2008: Paul Azinger gets better of Nick Faldo as USA retain Ryder Cup, Result: Georgia Hall beats Ashleigh Buhai in playoff to claim first LPGA Tour victory, Bryson DeChambeau: US Open success down to "blood, sweat and tears", Result: LeBron James triple-double leads LA Lakers into first NBA Finals in a decade, Result: Boston Celtics keep season alive by beating Miami Heat, Result: Lebron James stars as LA Lakers edge closer to NBA final, Result: Tyler Herro drops career-high 37 points as Miami Heat close in on NBA finals, Josh Taylor sets sights on Jose Ramirez fight after defence of IBF, WBA belts, On this Day in 2003: Ricky Hatton beats Aldo Rios for 10th title defence, Result: Josh Taylor produces first-round knockout against Apinun Khongsong to defend belts, Tyson Fury: 'Boris Johnson must help fight racism against travellers', Ex-Coronation Street star Faye Brookes joins Dancing On Ice, Picture Spoilers: Next week on Coronation Street (September 28-October 2), Coronation Street's Sam Robertson 'dating ex-footballer Alex Scott', Coming up this week on Classic Coronation Street (September 21-25). But you know what, the Liverpool fans stuck with me and I’ll always remember that to this day.”, When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Before his penalty miss against one of his old clubs Crouch had been denied by Ashdown's reaction save as the Portsmouth keeper did well to push the Liverpool striker's header away with one hand. Following a corner the Dane arrived emerged from a pack of players he was unable to get any power on his shot and Jose Reina spooned the ball away. Later, though, Crouch would be registered as the scorer, much to relief of all those inside Anfield. Having earlier opened the scoring from close range, Crouch put the Reds three up in the opening stages of the second half with a goal that was last year voted the competition's best ever acrobatic effort. Crouch famously had considerable trouble in scoring his first goal for the Reds. The drought finally ended on 3 December 2005 when he scored against Wigan Athletic.