Former England and Liverpool striker Peter Crouch has issued a passionate plea to Manchester City's goal machine Erling Haaland, urging him to resurrect his long-lost robot celebration after the Norwegian's breathtaking four-goal demolition of Wolves.
The Celebration That Never Was
Following Haaland's spectacular quadruple that propelled Manchester City to a crucial victory, Crouch took to social media with a demand that resonated with football fans across the nation. "Haaland has to do the robot celebration now," declared the man who made the mechanical dance famous during his own playing days.
The irony wasn't lost on fans - despite scoring an astonishing 38 goals in his debut Premier League season, Haaland has never actually performed the celebration that seems tailor-made for his robotic efficiency in front of goal.
Haaland's Goal-Scoring Masterclass
City's Nordic hitman delivered a performance that reminded everyone why he's considered the world's most lethal striker. His four-goal haul against Wolves included:
- A powerful header to open the scoring
- A clinical penalty just before half-time
- A composed finish early in the second half
- Another header to complete the quadruple
This remarkable display brought his season tally to 25 Premier League goals, putting him firmly in control of the Golden Boot race despite missing several games through injury.
Crouch's Celebration Legacy
Peter Crouch's robot celebration became iconic during his playing career, particularly during his time with Liverpool and England. The tall striker's mechanical moves provided some of the most memorable goal celebrations in Premier League history.
Now, Crouch believes it's time for a new generation to embrace the celebration, with Haaland being the perfect candidate given his machine-like consistency and incredible goal-scoring record.
Fan Reaction and What's Next
Football supporters have overwhelmingly backed Crouch's suggestion, with social media buzzing about the possibility of seeing Haaland break out the robot in future matches. Many fans have pointed out that the celebration would be fitting for a player who scores goals with such mechanical precision.
As Manchester City continue their pursuit of an unprecedented fourth consecutive Premier League title, all eyes will be on Haaland to see if he takes Crouch's advice and adds the robot to his celebration repertoire.
