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Martin Keown: Fierce Rivalries, Dressing Room Drama, and the Brutal Arsenal Mentality | PART 1
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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.
Chumbawamba
0:00 Intro
3:29 Messages & three of the buggers!
12:53 Enter Martin Keown…
13:38 Early days as a Gunner
14:40 The Arsenal hierarchy
38:42 The Gunner’s “Pioneer Group”
40:13 The Battle of Old Trafford
40:41 That van Nistelrooy picture
41:22 The fierce Man United rivalry
42:24 The “siege” mentality
55:50 The red Pumas
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