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Football Fridays DEBATE: Van Nistelrooy GONE by Sunday?

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!


Chumbawamba


00:00 - Intro

01:34 - Chris’s Holiday Check-in

02:56 - Score Recap

04:59 - Ten Hag's Exit

06:34 - Arsenal’s Cultural Shift

08:33 - Managerial Options

10:04 - Balon d'Or Controversy and Rodri’s Win

12:56 - Upcoming Fixtures: Manchester United vs. Chelsea

13:30 - Cole Palmer’s Role

18:50 - Forest’s Surprising Success

23:27 - Spurs vs. Villa

27:50 - Xylophone teeth

31:48 - 9 Inches Shirt

35:18 - Hand of Pod

38:08 - Diminutive XI


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