Well the rumours seem to looking a lot more solid today, as in it's a done deal. Both good signings as we definitely need more depth in the squad, what with the euro games, Palacios will be very good for us I think. Crouch is a funny one, 'cus we defo need another striker, and there's no doubt that if he plays well he should get a few goals for us and in terms of him playing for Stoke a couple of seasons ago I wouldn't have believed it. But tbh I would have preferred a pacey skilful striker, as Crouch is obviously very similar to Jones, but they'll probably rotate them and hopefully the competition for places will bring out the best in them both.
Apparently we have also bid for this Zaha lad from Palace, who looks to be the pacey type, but reckon he'll be more backup for the wings occasionally up front.