I've no problem with Heskey as a person, I've never met him but as a lifelong Villa fan I do have an opinion on him as a footballer.

I think he lacks any ability to finish, and this is the flaw in his game. He's got a lot better at not falling over which has made more useful on the edge of the area but as he isn't a finisher his uses are (in my opinion) limited. To be fair to the lad, he does have a good work rate though and as he's built like a brick shithouse he can intimidate defenders.

I certainly wouldn't take him to SA over Crouch though, as I think he works well with Rooney who is going to be the focus of our attack. Shame Agbonlahor and Young aren't playing to their best as they could make a difference . . . can't see Fabio taking them both, if either at the moment though.