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Crouchy's Ultimate Squad [P2]
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The much-awaited second half of Peter Crouch's ultimate squad is here. Despite already naming his goalkeepers, Crouchy still finds time to dig them out so expect a team littered with stars and an episode with plenty of the usual nonsense. You'll hear about the 'Croatian Mafia', the impact that Pete's first mentor at Portsmouth has had on his diet and insight into Gareth Bale.
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53:06|In this week’s Football Fridays episode, the lads return from the international break and straight into the chaos of Premier League predictions. They dive into the latest Spurs drama, with dressing room rifts and secret player meetings stealing the headlines, while Manchester City’s surprising form slump continues to raise a few eyebrows.There’s no shortage of laughs as Peter’s recent viral Agent Provocateur ad gets the full analysis, and the lads tackle some of life’s big questions—like whether reverse cowgirl on a toilet is a game-changer… and is it acceptable to use the loo naked?With plenty of banter, bold predictions, and a chat about who might step into Gary Lineker’s legendary shoes, it’s a classic Football Fridays episode you don’t want to miss!Chumbawamba00:00 – The Prem Returns!00:45 – Predictions recap03:22 – That Agent Provocateur ad…07:50 – International break disruption11:46 – Toilet etiquette & reverse cowgirl22:10 – City vs. Spurs28:00 – Lineker’s replacement?!35:30 – Wolves’ away woes45:12 – Attempting socks on first51:30 – Closing thoughts & forfeit stakesSubscribe to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFULBvlxNWW8cWsrV6fGrcwFollow our Clips page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNBLB3xr3LyiyAkhZEtiAA For more Peter Crouch: Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch For more Chris Stark Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_StarkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/For more Steve Sidwell Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14 #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcastMartin Keown: Relegation, Redemption, and Unfinished Business | PART 2
32:40|In this week’s episode of the Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids, and Chris sit down with Arsenal legend Martin Keown for the second part of an in-depth, nostalgic journey through his remarkable career. Martin reflects on the challenges and triumphs of his time at Aston Villa, Everton, and return to Arsenal, detailing the pivotal decisions that shaped his legacy. From training ground bust-ups and tactical evolutions to life under iconic managers like Graham Taylor and Arsène Wenger, no stone is left unturned.The lads delve into the mentality needed to thrive at the top level, the complexities of dressing-room dynamics, and Keown’s hilarious anecdotes about his teammates. Expect insights into what makes a winning team, the sacrifices of elite competition, and a few jaw-dropping stories—like Martin’s boxing-inspired training sessions and covert rides home with his manager. Plus, a look at how nostalgia and rivalry shaped one of England’s most fascinating footballing eras.Finally, the lads wrap up with some fan questions, a nostalgic nod to another football intro, and an attempt at a London Underground XI…Enjoy part two of this insightful interview with Martin Keown!Chumbawamba00:10 – Packing the bags01:30 – Graham Taylor’s Villa05:00 – Trusting the gaffer09:30 – Boxing & back injuries13:10 – Clashes with Everton legends16:00 – Unfinished business18:10 – Bergkamp’s dressing room banter21:30 – Three Lions24:10 – Jotting it all down27:00 – London Underground XI.Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFULBvlxNWW8cWsrV6fGrcwFollow our Clips page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNBLB3xr3LyiyAkhZEtiAA Information on Martin’s brand new book On The Edge: The official autobiography from celebrated Arsenal and England defender:https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/461811/on-the-edge-by-keown-martin/9780241707821For more Peter Crouch: Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch For more Chris Stark Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_StarkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/For more Steve Sidwell Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14 #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcastFootball Fridays: Is The Guardiola Era Over?
48:19|On this week’s episode of The Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids dig straight in with fourth officials putting on socks before boxers, sideline chaos, and the frustrations of live match notifications ruining game. With Rodri absent and City’s form slipping, the lads also ask if Guardiola might be ready to step away and what that could mean for the club’s title aspirations…The lads also discover a band in the southwest called “Bugger Me Thrice”, Sid’s secret ancestry findings, wildcard Christmas party ideas, and round it up by heading to VAR for a disastrous mistake regarding the ‘UBAGSIE’ trophy… Chumbawamba00:00 - Intro01:40 - Christmas party debate04:02 - “Bugger Me Thrice”08:43 - Slow the notifications down!10:13 - Fourth official’s walk of shame15:21 - Socks before boxers?!19:32 - End of an era for Man City?25:50 - Abbey vs. Gibraltar33:33 - Turkey-free Christmas45:18 - Hand of Pod to Everest?!Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFULBvlxNWW8cWsrV6fGrcwFollow our Clips page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNBLB3xr3LyiyAkhZEtiAA For more Peter Crouch: Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch For more Chris Stark Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_StarkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/For more Steve Sidwell Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14 #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcastMartin Keown: Fierce Rivalries, Dressing Room Drama, and the Brutal Arsenal Mentality | PART 1
58:57|On today's episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Steve are joined by the iconic Martin Keown, the legendary Arsenal defender and three-time Premier League winner. The conversation dives deep into Martin’s story-filled career, his experiences on the field, and the mentality that shaped his relentless playing style. Known for his fierce competitiveness and discipline, Keown opens up about the influential figures who guided him and shares the values instilled in him at Arsenal. The episode covers unforgettable moments from his career, including rivalries with Manchester United, the intense training sessions with the likes of Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Patrick Vieira and Tony Adams, as well as his role in Arsenal’s transformation into an elite powerhouse.With candid anecdotes, humor, and Keown's no-nonsense approach, this episode is a must-listen for fans of football history, leadership insights, and the gritty tales behind some of the Premier League's greatest moments.Chumbawamba0:00 Intro3:29 Messages & three of the buggers!12:53 Enter Martin Keown…13:38 Early days as a Gunner14:40 The Arsenal hierarchy38:42 The Gunner’s “Pioneer Group”40:13 The Battle of Old Trafford40:41 That van Nistelrooy picture41:22 The fierce Man United rivalry42:24 The “siege” mentality55:50 The red PumasSubscribe to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFULBvlxNWW8cWsrV6fGrcwFollow our Clips page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNBLB3xr3LyiyAkhZEtiAA Information on Martin’s brand new book On The Edge: The official autobiography from celebrated Arsenal and England defender:https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/461811/on-the-edge-by-keown-martin/9780241707821For more Peter Crouch: Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch For more Chris Stark Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_StarkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/For more Steve Sidwell Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14 #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcastFootball Fridays: Has Slot Found the Winning Formula at Liverpool?
48:50|On today’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Crouchy, Chris and Sid’s are all back together down the Chumbawambar discussing all the highs and lows that have happened in this week’s world of football. The lads give their reaction to the speedy appointment of Amorim at the helm of Manchester United, as well as whether he would be wise to keep Ruud Van Nistelrooy in the fold after his near perfect performances as caretaker managers. With a continued dominant performance at the top of the table, Chris has extended his lead over a languishing 3rd place Sids - whose arse has well and truly gone - and he looks hopeful at finishing the year in top spot.Before heading into this weekend’s predictions, the lads give their views on the short lived blueys that were almost brought into the beautiful game, and Crouchy reminisces on the time Mourinho tried to entice him back to Tottenham. Ahead of this weekend’s fixtures, the lads give their predictions on the Chelsea v Arsenal, West Ham v Everton and Man Utd v Leicester games which all promise to be full of drama and have great potential to upset our own leaderboard. If you want to get involved in the Football Friday’s podcast - leave your predictions in the comments below!Chumbawamba!00:00 Introduction05:01 Bring Back Blues?09:21 Power of the Pod12:27 Damien Duff x Mourinho13:55 That’s Amorim18:22 Title Race20:30 Chelsea vs Arsenal 28:07 West Ham vs Everton31:50 Manchester United vs Leicester 36:43 Are You Not Entertained?!39:56 And The Winner is….45:11 European Tour?!Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFULBvlxNWW8cWsrV6fGrcwFollow our Clips page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNBLB3xr3LyiyAkhZEtiAA For more Peter Crouch: Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouchUnderdogs: Could Forest Finish Top 4?!
48:09|On today’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete and Sids dive into the classic stories of football’s greatest underdogs. They kick off by reminiscing on Leicester City’s stunning Premier League win, and remembering Greece’s unlikely Euro 2004 victory… the lads relive the Cinderella stories that took us all by storm!They also share their personal tales of facing the football giants, with hilarious memories of playing for underdog teams against powerhouse clubs. In true podcast fashion, the laughs keep rolling as they discuss the culture of big coats, micromanagers who lose the office, and an anonymous confession from the “five-second man”.It’s a must-listen for anyone who loves football’s David vs. Goliath moments and believes in the magic of the game’s most unexpected victories… enjoy this week’s episode!Chumbawamba00:00 – Introduction01:08 – Life updates02:25 – Redefining the donkey11:05 – The underdog appeal12:50 – Leicester City’s title19:25 – Wimbledon and Greece.27:40 – Losing the office28:55 – Personal underdog stories33:25 – Lower league upsets36:49 – the football pyramid43:24 – Stealing a win47:36 – Closing thoughtsSubscribe to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFULBvlxNWW8cWsrV6fGrcwFollow our Clips page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNBLB3xr3LyiyAkhZEtiAA For more Peter Crouch: Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch For more Chris Stark Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_StarkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/For more Steve Sidwell Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14 #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcastFootball Fridays DEBATE: Van Nistelrooy GONE by Sunday?
39:09|On this week’s Friday edition of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete and Sids are left holding the fort again without Chris, who’s off on a family holiday. But Chris still manages to stir the pot, sending in his Premier League predictions. As usual, the guys tackle the big questions and make some bold calls on match outcomes for the weekend’s most anticipated fixtures—highlighting an upcoming clash between Manchester United and Chelsea…The lads dive into the recent “Ballon d’Or” controversy, and the surprising no-show from Real Madrid players. They even explore the “new manager bounce” potential for Manchester United, as well as speculate on some iconic names who might be up for the role.Sids is flabbergasted by some attempted entertainment, and an ice cream truck causes quite possibly one of the funniest moments on the podcast! Finally, we check-in on the “Hand of Pod” as it begins its global journey from a local pub to none other than… next to the Ballon d’Or! Enjoy this football Friday episode!Chumbawamba00:00 - Intro01:34 - Chris’s Holiday Check-in02:56 - Score Recap04:59 - Ten Hag's Exit06:34 - Arsenal’s Cultural Shift08:33 - Managerial Options10:04 - Balon d'Or Controversy and Rodri’s Win12:56 - Upcoming Fixtures: Manchester United vs. Chelsea13:30 - Cole Palmer’s Role18:50 - Forest’s Surprising Success23:27 - Spurs vs. Villa27:50 - Xylophone teeth31:48 - 9 Inches Shirt35:18 - Hand of Pod38:08 - Diminutive XISubscribe to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFULBvlxNWW8cWsrV6fGrcwFollow our Clips page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNBLB3xr3LyiyAkhZEtiAA For more Peter Crouch: Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch For more Chris Stark Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_StarkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/For more Steve Sidwell Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14 #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcastAsk Us Anything: ‘Catfish’ Players Exposed!
35:03|On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete dials in on his holidays and Sids is left holding the fort while Chris is away. The fans have taken over with their questions in an "Ask Us Anything" free-for-all! From wild hypotheticals to inside stories, the lads tackle it all.Peter and Sids debate who would make the best strike partner between Tottenham legends Teddy Sheringham and Dimitar Berbatov, and things get creative as they decide who’d be easiest to tape to a lamppost… There’s also the heated question of which club has the loudest anthem – Delilah at Stoke or You’ll Never Walk Alone at Anfield?Finally, Sids reflects on the quirks of footballer group chats, Crouchy shares his frustration with social media “catfish” players, and the lads wonder why long-range bangers have all but disappeared from the game. Expect plenty of laughs, some surprisingly serious takes, and a few answers you’d never expect!Enjoy this special episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast!Chumbawamba00:00 - Intro01:32 - Sheringham or Berbatov?06:15 - Lampard or Gerrard08:32 - Lamppost Dilemma11:19 - Referee Driving Habits13:04 - Leaving Group Chats16:15 - Loudest Atmospheres18:48 - Pre-Match Meals21:53 - Club Chefs24:54 - Pre-Season Challenge25:54 - Catfish Players28:08 - Long-Range Goals31:19 -Manager Penalties33:11 - Final ReflectionsSubscribe to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFULBvlxNWW8cWsrV6fGrcwFollow our Clips page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNBLB3xr3LyiyAkhZEtiAA For more Peter Crouch: Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch For more Chris Stark Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_StarkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/For more Steve Sidwell Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14 #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcastFootball Fridays DEBATE: Is Crouchy Better Than Forlán?
38:18|On this week’s Friday episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Crouch dials in from his holidays to join Chris and Sids in the Chumbawam-bar, and there’s plenty to talk about after a great week of football.The lads give their thoughts on David James’ fantastic full-stretch saves against a young lad with dreams of scoring in front of The Kop, Arsenal seeing red yet again, and the revelation of former Man United striker Diego Forlán’s professional tennis debut… but could Crouchy really take him on and win?Finally, Sids talks about his return from a ludicrous “loan deal” to another podcast - but has he come back stronger?Enjoy this football Friday episode!Chumbawamba00:00 Intro01:00 Sidwell’s loan03:05 German exchange04:44 David James Penalties08:43 Forlán’s tennis debut11:22 Crouch vs Forlán12:33 Predictions recap17:14 Arsenal’s red cards19:57 Arsenal vs Arsenal27:32 Everton vs Fulham31:22 Brighton vs Wolves33:36 Listener messages27:02 Hand of podSubscribe to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFULBvlxNWW8cWsrV6fGrcwFollow our Clips page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNBLB3xr3LyiyAkhZEtiAA For more Peter Crouch: Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch For more Chris Stark Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_StarkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/For more Steve Sidwell Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14 #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast