That Peter Crouch Podcast

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, something totally unexpected happens—Ashley Cole drops in for an impromptu visit while out in Portugal with Crouchy, catching the lads completely off guard!With Chris still away and sunning himself on a well-earned holiday, and Sids dialing in from the Chumbawum-bar, this one turns into an unplanned but surprisingly insightful deep dive.Ashley shares his behind-the-scenes coaching insight from his time with England's U21s, analysing the most exciting young players in English football right now—including Myles Lewis-Skelly, Ethan Nwaneri, and Morgan Gibbs-White—explaining what separates arrogance from confidence in the next generation. The group also debates whether the Championship-to-Prem gap is now impossible to cross, and whether the so-called ‘mid-table’ teams are actually leveling up faster than you think…Oh, and it wouldn’t be a classic Pod without a bit of chaos: limbs chat, golf games, and an eBay XI that nobody asked for featuring David “Buy Now” and Erik Ten Haggle.As ever, absolutely no structure, but loads of laughs.Chumbawamba 00:00 – Intro00:01:22 – Ashley Cole casually walks past?00:03:02 – Ashley about standout U21 player00:04:12 – Ashley on Myles Lewis-Skelly's maturity00:05:27 – Man City’s interest in Morgan Gibbs-White: Is he ready?00:09:07 – Ashley on Max Dowman and how early hype = pressure00:11:10 – Lewis-Skelly’s confidence vs arrogance debate—Ashley reacts to the Haaland celebration00:13:30 – Is the Championship-to-Premier League gap too big now? 00:15:25 – Can Nottingham Forest sustain their rise?00:17:17 – Ashley’s potential future as a manager00:26:31 – Fan celebrations and “limbs”00:30:34 – Crouchy’s dad literally fell into a pit!00:32:00 – Andy Carroll: playing for love, not moneySubscribe 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

On this week’s That Peter Crouch Podcast, Sids continues to hold down the chumbawum-bar as Chris enjoys his well-earned holiday, and Crouchy joins live from Portugal, diving deep into the wildest twists from this week’s football action: shocking Chelsea slip-ups, outrageous comebacks, and top-six goalkeeper debates.They go in hard on the Real Madrid vs Arsenal second leg (is a 3–0 lead ever really safe?), and things get juicy as they discuss behind-the-scenes bonus culture, Premier League moles, and who’s REALLY leaking stories at Spurs.Plus, is Mo Salah Liverpool’s greatest ever player? The debate rages on. Add to that the ultimate parent sports day drama, Portuguese Easter egg hunts, and some serious match predictions for the weekend. Get involved.Chumbawamba 00:00 – The boys kick off00:54 – Hands-free mic??02:27 – Weekend results chaos: “Chelsea let us all down”06:43 – Arsenal’s 3–0 lead: “The Bernabéu is different”08:27 – Real Madrid prediction shocker: 2-1 comeback?09:17 – Goalkeeper debate: Pickford vs. Onana13:34 – Bonus culture in football: “Even if you didn’t play, you might get paid”14:12 – The mole at Spurs: Is someone leaking to the press?18:56 – Mo Salah debate: Greatest ever Liverpool player?23:06 – Newcastle vs Villa preview: “This game is absolutely huge”33:35 – “Justice done on parched!”: Arsenal’s set-piece coach antics48:09 – Parents racing at Sports Day: Crouchy’s take on secret rivalriesSubscribe 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

This week on That Peter Crouch Podcast, the boys get deep into the topic of loyalty—and all the chaos that comes with it in football. The lads unpack the messiest transfers, the fan backlash, the manager betrayals, and the true legends who stayed loyal to one badge their whole careers.From personal stories about Crouchy's days at Southampton and Portsmouth, to Sids’ move from Reading to Chelsea, the lads lay it all out: when loyalty means staying, when it means going, and when the fans don’t forgive. Plus, they shout out the proper one-club legends like Maldini, Totti, and Giggs—was their loyalty heroic or career-limiting?You’ll also get outrageous stories about coins passed through the human body, bacon sandwiches thrown in anger, football kits as walking billboards, and a surprise battle of the lawns in suburban Lancashire…Chumbawamba 00:00:00 - Introduction00:05:16 – Loyalty in football.00:10:23 – Sids gets booed00:13:15 – Crouchy being one of the”Redknapp’s Babes”00:17:00 – The Sol Campbell move that shook football.00:18:00 – Andy Cole’s shocking transfer to Manchester United.00:23:03 – Discussion on one-club legends: Maldini, Giggs, Totti.00:25:11 – Crouchy reflects on modern players and staying loyal.00:28:12 – Fans’ loyalty vs. clubs’ decisions and price hikes.00:32:11 – Newcastle's Carabao Cup celebrations show true fan passion.00:47:13 – Throwback to old-school football gear and nostalgia.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 #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast

On this week’s Friday episode, The notorious Steve Sidwell holds down the fort, filling in for Crouchy and the absent Chris Stark on their holidays. Despite almost completely losing control — the lads still find their groove…Crouchy dials in from Qatar with tales of belly-flop surfing, and the boys break down the weird energy of the Manchester derby, Premier League power shifts, and if De Bruyne makes an all-time Premier League XI.There’s a proper fan-boy moment from producer Jamie over one of the most outrageous free kicks of the season, before moving into the lengths a club could take to allow a player to retire at the club shirt you started at.And of course, it wouldn't be Friday without a spicy Dogfight League update, and a Ski XI full of powder puns and alpine banter. Plus, the eternal question: who’s sitting in the middle van seat this time… and why?Chumbawamba 00:00 – Crouch forgets to press record!00:03:00 – Technical issues spark SD card/“siddy card” banter.00:05:00 – Man City vs Man United derby chat — “Just not the same anymore.”00:07:00 – Crouchy applauds the opponent by accident while on the bench.00:11:00 – That outrageous free kick — “Postage stamp!”00:18:07 – “Onana might be United’s worst keeper…” — reaction to viral quote.00:30:00 – One-day contracts to retire at your first club? Crouchy’s brutal take.00:36:00 – The Vanorama Middle Seat Debate.00:40:00 – The PodSki XI — the return of Lucas PodSki.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 #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast

In this nostalgia-packed episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, the lads welcomePremier League icon Peter Schmeichel, and the result is nothing short of legendary.Widely considered one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, Peter Schmeichel shares extraordinary stories from his journey, growing up in Denmark, sneaking in football behind his pianist father's back, and the shocking spy story of his dad defecting from Poland during the Cold War.From bringing handball instincts into the Premier League to transforming goalkeepingwith his iconic throws and psychological tactics, Schmeichel gives fans unmatchedbehind-the-scenes insight into Man United’s dominance, Sir Alex Ferguson’s trust in theClass of ’92, and the unbelievable run that led to the famous 1999 treble.He even talks about his love-hate relationship with baked beans, his time on StrictlyCome Dancing, and how he may have nearly joined Liverpool on a night out with Ian Rush!This one is for the diehard football romantics. Bacon sandwiches at the ready—this is theSchmeichel episode you didn’t know you needed.Chumbawamba 00:04:06 – Schmeichel on Denmark and his connection to England.00:12:33 – Schmeichel’s Cold War double agent story.00:24:22 – The influence of handball on his goalkeeping style.00:29:06 – Sir Alex showing up in Denmark with a promise.00:34:12 – What it meant to win the first-ever Premier League title.00:41:13 – Dwight Yorke’s underrated role and dressing room magic.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 #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast

On this episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Crouchy, Chris, and Sids dive into absolute chaos. The speech-breaker game provides hilarious slurred impressions, before the lads dive in to some serious football analysis, with their unfiltered thoughts on everything from Forest's FA Cup charge to the latest Man United woes.Crouchy relives the Anfield Legends Game, and Sids goes deep with heartfelt news about his marathon fundraiser for two causes very close to his heart. To donate to Sid's London Marathon challenge for BHF and MND, head over to https://gofund.me/372ef803 and #givesidsaquid. One quid is all it takes!There’s talk of semis at Wembley (yes, those ‘semis’ too), Haaland’s injury fallout, and the never-ending United vs City saga. And yes, there’s even a debate about what football scoreline prediction counts as missionary, and which counts as ‘the wheelbarrow’.Chumbawamba 00:00:00 – Speech Breaker chaos—lads lose it laughing00:05:34 – Premier League predictions00:10:27 – Manchester Derby preview: Haaland’s injury fallout00:28:14 – Sidwell speaks on his Marathon00:37:15 – Balotelli, Vinnie & Bowyer Vanarama00:39:23 – Erik Ten Haagen-DazsSubscribe 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

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, we’re coming to you straight from the Liverpool team hotel on the morning of the Liverpool Legends Match at Anfield.Crouchy is joined by an all-star lineup of former Reds, including Steven Gerrard, John Barnes, Djibril Cissé, Yossi Benayoun, Ryan Babel, and Jay Spearing, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes chat about what it really means to pull on the famous red shirt.The lads reminisce about unforgettable Champions League nights, legendary team talks, and share hilarious behind-the-scenes stories.From Gerrard’s best Liverpool memories to Cissé’s injury recovery, and Barnes on the evolution of the modern game, this episode is packed with iconic moments.Let us know in the comments – who’s the greatest Liverpool legend of all time?Chumbawamba 00:00 – Intro00:35 – Pre-match nerves02:34 – Can Jay Spearing play for LFC now?04:50 – Young player’s poor communication08:36 – Babel’s favourite LFC memory10:10 – From Madrid to Warrington13:31 – Dirk Kuyt & the go-kart incident15:45 – Working with Arne Slot19:54 – The Liverpool connection23:10 – Benayoun’s only podcast!25:41 – Yossi’s time in England28:45 – Best in the dressing room31:10 – Cisse arrives33:27 – Signing for LFC35:11 – Cisse’s injury recovery38:14 – Dalglish’s team talks39:39 – Barnes & Pete catch-up42:09 – From Watford to Merseyside44:45 – “It’s a Liverpool thing”47:20 – Pete’s night out with Barnes47:53 – Steven Gerrard on the pod!49:03 – the Liverpool Foundation50:42 – Elite player mentality52:08 – Gerrard’s favourite LFC memories54:24 – Setting standards55:58 – Great to be back (stronger)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 #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Chris Stark opens up about his deeply personal and challenging experience—his recent battle with testicular cancer.In an honest and emotional conversation, Chris shares how he discovered the diagnosis, the whirlwind of emotions that followed, and the treatment process, including surgery and chemotherapy.The lads discuss the importance of early detection, the impact of health scares on mental resilience, and the role of humour in dealing with life’s toughest moments.This episode is about more than just Chris’s journey; it’s a conversation about awareness, support, and the importance of looking out for yourself and those around you. A serious subject, tackled with the openness and camaraderie that defines this podcast.If you are affected by any of the topics discussed in this weeks episode, and for more information on testicular cancer, symptoms, and support, please visit the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/testicular-cancerCancer Research UK also Provides detailed information on testicular cancer symptoms, treatment options, and more:https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/testicular-cancerSubscribe 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