On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, the lads are joined by Fulham’s in-form winger and Welsh international Harry Wilson — and there are some unbelievable stories behind his rise.
Harry opens up about the incredible moment his grandad placed a £50 bet on him to play for Wales when he was just 18 months old — a punt that eventually paid out £125,000 when Harry made his debut years later. It’s a story so good it genuinely sounds like a film.
The conversation also dives into Harry’s journey through Liverpool’s academy, signing his first contract at just nine years old, and learning from elite players like James Milner, Adam Lallana, Mohamed Salah, and Roberto Firmino in Jurgen Klopp’s first-team training sessions.
Harry explains the reality of the loan system in football, including the tough spell that nearly derailed his career before a confidence rebuild back at Liverpool helped turn things around.
There are also brilliant insights into the Wales national team, including what it was like playing alongside Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey, the electric atmosphere of the Welsh anthem, how Craig Bellamy’s strict standards are shaping the new generation, and Harry reveals his personal favourite goal ever — a stunning free kick at Old Trafford for Derby County.
On top of that, there are of course some classic Crouch pod shenanigans, such as Sid’s surreal story about drinking Bollinger with Brazilian Ronaldo on a ski trip, debating the correct size of shin pads, and Crouchy settles the confusion around a recently surfaced video of him and Messi’s 1v1 in Croydon…
Chumbawamba
00:00 - Subscribe song & Intro
01:21 - The “wrong glass for drinks” debate
03:30 - Sid’s ski trip and meeting Brazilian Ronaldo
06:20 - Asking Ronaldo what phone network he’s on
08:45 - Ski trip stories continue
10:48 - Harry Wilson joins the podcast
11:30 - Harry’s incredible season at Fulham
12:50 - Palace or Spurs goal – his favourite this season
13:45 - Listening to the podcast & life with a newborn
14:40 - Shin pad debate: modern footballers wear tiny ones
18:05 - Signing for Liverpool at just 9 years old
20:10 - Growing up in rural Wales
21:45 - The call from Ian Rush
22:50 - Wales debut at 16 years old
23:50 - The famous £50 bet from his grandad
26:30 - Passion & playing for your country
28:30 - Michael Sheen’s team speech
31:10 - The harsh reality of loan spells in football
33:00 - Injury setbacks and rebuilding confidence
33:50 - Training with Klopp’s Liverpool first team
36:40 - Best player in Liverpool training?
38:20 - England’s chances at the World Cup
40:00 - Craig Bellamy’s strict standards with Wales
42:10 - Bellamy’s dressing room rules
44:40 - What players do on Wales international camps
46:05 - Marco Silva’s impact at Fulham
47:55 - Harry reveals which phone network he uses
49:20 - Favourite goal ever: free kick at Old Trafford
51:00 - Set-piece tactics in modern football
55:00 - Listener questions & football stories
01:03:19 - Harry Wilson leaves the podcast
01:04:20 - Paddy Power’s Cheltenham segment
01:07:00 - Score predictions begin
01:10:30 - Spurs’ struggles discussed
01:16:10 -Crouchy and Messi in Croydon?
01:17:00 - Outro
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