{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6242e9f71c8beb00139400a6/6900e5e391e8d679a064611f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"EP. 345 | Evolution of Football: Long Throws, Pep Ball & Has Data Officially DESTROYED the Game?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6242e9f71c8beb00139400a6/1761666286842-4db92b65-1df3-4738-bfd4-3c40bfbbcaac.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>On this week’s episode of <em>That Peter Crouch Podcast</em>, Pete, Chris, and Sids take a hilariously chaotic deep dive into how football has evolved — from Sunday League chaos to Pep-inspired tactical revolutions. The lads debate how analytics, player freedom, and “DNA” have changed the game forever, reminiscing about the days when defenders could “absolutely destroy” someone without a hundred cameras watching.</p><p><br></p><p>Expect sidetracks galore — from Center Parcs chaos, dodgy camera angles, and “missionary” score predictions to the invention of <em>Crouchy’s Skill of the Week</em>. There’s also a serious football chat about how big clubs influence playing styles, why corners are “ruined forever,” and how long throws are making a comeback.</p><p><br></p><p>To top it all off, the boys pitch their next big idea: turning their paint colours into reality… any paint companies out there fancy it?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Chumbawamba&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 – Chris’ chaotic intro from the floor at home</p><p>02:00 – Sidwell’s “in memoriam” photo mix-up</p><p>07:00 – The new time-wasting punishment no one understands</p><p>09:00 – Why Brits go wild for corners (and why Crouchy won’t stand anymore)</p><p>14:00 – United’s fan who won’t cut his hair until 5 wins in a row</p><p>16:40 – Shoutouts and hilarious name readings from Instagram</p><p>24:00 – A profound metaphor about “trusting your first wipe”</p><p>34:30 – The changing face of football and Pep’s influence</p><p>36:30 – Why copying City’s system ruins smaller clubs</p><p>38:30 – Club DNA vs Manager DNA – has football lost its roots?</p><p>45:00 – Have players lost freedom because of over-analysis?</p><p>51:30 – The ‘Skill of the Week’ idea is born</p><p>55:30 – The lads pitch a Peter Crouch football training camp</p><p>01:03:20 – Why long throws are making a comeback</p><p>01:12:00 – The ‘Tancock’ paint idea takes over the podcast</p><p><br></p><p>With my code CROUCH30, new customers get 30% OFF</p><p>at uk.huel.com/therapycrouch30. Please check the description for terms and</p><p>conditions. Unlock a lighter, easier way to fuel your day with Huel Lite, so</p><p>you can focus on what really matters. MOV is £39 and that the code is for</p><p>Lite only for a limited amount of time.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow our Clips page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNBLB3xr3LyiyAkhZEtiAA&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>For more Peter Crouch:&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch&nbsp;</p><p>Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>For more Chris Stark&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_Stark</p><p>Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/</p><p><br></p><p>For more Steve Sidwell&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell&nbsp;</p><p>Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>#PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast</p>","author_name":"Tall or Nothing"}