Mellor isn't that bad. He had a higher rate of goals-per-game than the likes of Baros and Gerrard, although he didn't play a lot due to injury, but he still has potential.

Pongolle also has potential, but I'd have preferred it if we sent him out on loan and kept Le Tallec instead.

As for Crouch, I'll wait to see how he performs this season before I decide if he is Liverpool standard.