Rocque Santa Cruz

[Nigels Tackle]

I thought it was Roque.

It's an escape clause for those who get it wrong.

To those who question the neither option. If I was asked this question about Blobbie Fowler, I would answer neither.

Dazby.....

How dare you call Robbie Fowler 'Blobbie'!?! He is a human being and has feeling... for all we know, he may well also come on this site - insensitive comments likening him to a very annoying tv character could have a very damaging effect on the poor lad's confidence.

[dazby]

He is currently training very hard for the North Queensland Fury. He is also in a rich vein of form. I even went to a game recently and called him Blobbie. He didn't bat an eyelid.

He did however try to kick a guy in the head whilst standing on his head. Anyone else would have seen red but because 20% of the crowd were there to see him he got let off.

True story.

[Slim]

I think if he plays, he scores, one of those players who always seem to pop up in the right areas at the right time.

Gonna cover my eyes and click randomly, it's about as confident I am for either answer.

[The Citizen]

I would've said so. It depends who he's playing against and who he's up front with. Him and Bellamy might just be a deadly combo with him holding it up and then Bellers producing magic like he did against Utd. So I'll go with yes. :)

[BmoreBlue]

success in my eyes would be having an impact, especially in january when ade is off to Africa. he may not be the go to scorer for us, and we may have overpaid a bit (not that it particularly matters), but i think he'll have an impact, and therefore be a success here.

[Original Dub]

I think he'll do well. The price has been inflated for everyone so I suppose the way to measure it is through his contribution to the role he looks to have been given, ie back-up for Ade. On that basis, we may see him in his first game v West Ham and not see him again until the next round of the Carling Cup!

That said, xmas is hectic and Ade will head off for the ACON towards the end and he RSC could well become our star man...

The thing is though, that this squad is so new and so much the "unfinshed article" that who's to say RSC and Ade won't make a cracking pairing, just like Tevez and Bellamy could do (and did do to a certain extent against the cunts)?

For all the craic we had of late showing those up who didn't rate Bellamy, I have to say I reckon none of us thought he would be quite this much of an important player... he must be one of the first names on the teamsheet given his performances this season...

And if someone had've asked me to choose who'd do better between Bellers and RSC before either had played, I'd have gone for RSC, so I won't change my mind now!

So much ahead of us lads, so many different options, so many competitions to win...

so, so exciting!

I love this fucking club!

[10.Goater_Legend]

I've gone with yes, think he will be a very handy player for us.

[Cityfan]

Yes for me,though I guess it depends a bit on fitness. Hughes and his team,both here and at Blackburn have shown themselves to be thorough in their assessment of transfer targets with few duds.

They will be more knowledgable about RSC than most having scouted him from Bayern and worked with him for a full season, seen him in every premiership match he has played for a season and worked with him in training.

I have no doubt he will have tha ability and apptitude to be a success, the only doubt for me is about his recurrent injuries.

[ronk]

With Boj and Caicedo away he looks far more important.

Of all the players Hughes has worked with before Roque was his top priority. Hughes never pursued players like Bentley, Peterson and Samba in any meaningful way despite them being seemingly more attractive offers. He even signed him whilst injured.

With a recommendation like that he deserves a chance. Certainly he'll offer a lot for us tactically, especially in a 442 and for away matches.

[mcfc1632]

I think that worst will be a highly valuable squad player (we would like him tonight) - and that is success in my book - and I have an inkling he might be better than that

[paulmclaren]

Too injury prone.
Will be used in more away games then home.
And as a squad player not 1st teamer.

[Robinho_Is_GOD]

Not a bad signing this one is it???.....4 months here and no action played (even counting pre-season), not bad!.

I wish I could have a job that I never turn up for work and get paid handsomly and have all my medical bills and care paid for and given to me free of charge for myself......I say he has got it made.

Has anybody actually SEEN this fella in the flesh?, I am wondering if he does actually exist........glad we had a endless pocket to be able to get strikers who earn their living PLAYING the game.

[Original Dub]

Not a bad signing this one is it???.....4 months here and no action played (even counting pre-season), not bad!.

I wish I could have a job that I never turn up for work and get paid handsomly and have all my medical bills and care paid for and given to me free of charge for myself......I say he has got it made.

Has anybody actually SEEN this fella in the flesh?, I am wondering if he does actually exist........glad we had a endless pocket to be able to get strikers who earn their living PLAYING the game.

City knew this when they signed him. Like Villa buying Downing.

I've seen him in the flesh. He's a fantastic player.

You probably slagged off Bellamy the same way. You should wait until he plays. He's a Man City player and you're a man city supporter?

[Ted Hughes]

Too injury prone.
Will be used in more away games then home.
And as a squad player not 1st teamer.

Injury prone comment could be true but I hope not. If fit, other two comments will be complete and utter horseshit.

[JonnyAsh]

Really think he will do well, just give him a chance. I think being out for such a long time will increase his hunger, and I'm sure he will be a big hit with the ladies!! I amost fancy him myself. F**K, I didn't really say that!!

[Slim]

Not a bad signing this one is it???.....4 months here and no action played (even counting pre-season), not bad!.

I wish I could have a job that I never turn up for work and get paid handsomly and have all my medical bills and care paid for and given to me free of charge for myself......I say he has got it made.

Has anybody actually SEEN this fella in the flesh?, I am wondering if he does actually exist........glad we had a endless pocket to be able to get strikers who earn their living PLAYING the game.

City knew this when they signed him. Like Villa buying Downing.

I've seen him in the flesh. He's a fantastic player.

You probably slagged off Bellamy the same way. You should wait until he plays. He's a Man City player and you're a man city supporter?

What have I told you about assumptions?

[The Man In Blue]

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[Slim]

RSC is gonna PLAY!

Crocky to bag a hatrick and City to splatter West Ham Pompey style....I have a feeling.

[Bojinov's left foot]

IMO he will be a success. He has good close control, heading and can shoot with both feet. His physcial prescence will help us in both penalty areas. We missed Adebayor in the last 2 matches for this part of his play.

Santa Cruz may not have the best of career goal scoring or appearance records but when he plays I expect him to be a threat to the opposition. Hughes got the best out of him, knows him and has bought him, look at how Bellamy has been a revalation for us.

Santa Cruz can play on his own, with Adeybayor or with others such as Tevez, Bellamy or Robinho in a front 2. What a change from last season and those of before to have such options.

Hope he plays against West Ham at some point. Having him available whilst Adebayor is out for the African Nations/injured/suspended should be a huge benefit to us.

[Original Dub]

RSC is gonna PLAY!

Crocky to bag a hatrick and City to splatter West Ham Pompey style....I have a feeling.

Stop calling him Crocky you horrible bastard...

I'm with you on your special feeling. If he plays from the start, he'll score.