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"This Could Be the Collapse” — Liverpool’s Biggest Test Yet Feb 21, 2025

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In this episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Crouchy checks in from a ski trip while Chris Stark and Steve Sidwell hold down the fort, with Sidwell performing an unexpected power move by claiming Crouch’s seat, stirring tension just as he surges to the top of their fantasy football league—raising the stakes on the brutal forfeit looming for the loser.

They dive into major Premier League clashes Manchester City vs. Liverpool and Aston Villa vs. Chelsea as well as the reactions from last weekends football.

Off the pitch, Chris shares a jaw-dropping fan encounter that helped him skip a two-hour queue at the Natural History Museum—showing the unexpected power of the pod community. The gang also brainstorms the most humiliating forfeits yet, including live poetry readings at football stadiums and a wild card idea involving apology cards for Moonpig’s "Dog House" section.

00:00:00 – Crouch Calls In from the Slopes

00:01:00 – The Power Move: Sidwell Takes the Throne

00:03:00 – Sidwell Surges Ahead

00:06:00 – Chris Stark’s Fan Encounter at the Natural History Museum

00:09:00 – Valentine’s 11: The Filthy Guess They Can’t Say Out Loud

00:11:00 – Man City vs. Liverpool: The Most Divisive Prediction Yet

00:18:00 – Aston Villa vs. Chelsea: Why Villa Might Destroy Them

00:23:00 – Newcastle vs. Forest: The Home Advantage Debate

00:26:00 – Sidwell’s Stag-Do Pep Talk: “No One Gets Left Behind”

00:28:00 – The Dog House Card: Crouch’s Genius Apology Hack

00:34:00 – The Forfeit From Hell: Live Poetry at a Football Stadium?

00:37:00 – The Secret Life of Stewards: Tactical Geniuses or Glorified Traffic Cones?

00:42:00 – Pub 11 & The New Game: Who Sits in the Middle of the Van?

00:44:00 – Wrap-Up: More Chaos Coming Next Week

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The One Skill That Separates Good Managers from Great Ones Feb 19, 2025

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What really separates great football managers from the rest? In this episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Peter Crouch, Notorious SID, and Chris Stark dive deep into the hidden skill that defines success in football management. From Graham Potter’s bizarre motivational tactics—including getting players to take part in theatre and musical productions—to managers who completely lost the dressing room, they reveal how the best leaders get inside players' heads and inspire peak performance.

Crouchy shares inside stories from the England squad, including how Sven-Göran Eriksson’s team sheet mistake left him fuming, and why some players simply don’t care about football. The lads also discuss other strange motivation techniques, from factory visits to unexpected dressing room speeches, and debate whether footballers today lack the same hunger as past generations.

00:00 - Welcome to the Show

03:00 - Sven-Göran Eriksson’s Team Sheet Blunder

08:30 - The Hidden Messages in Manager’s Team Talks

12:45 - Why Do Footballers Cover Their Mouths?

17:10 - Graham Potter’s Bizarre Motivation Tactics

22:40 - The Factory Visit That Changed Players’ Perspectives

27:15 - “Some Players Just Don’t Care”

33:50 - What It’s Like to Play Under a Truly Motivational Manager

38:20 - The Dressing Room Speech That Left Players Speechless

43:10 - How Managers Use Mind Games to Get the Best Out of Players

48:05 - The Most Important Skill for a Football Manager

52:30 - The Power of Motivation in Every Job

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Was This The GREATEST Derby Ever Played?! How Tarkowski Put Everton Fans in the Doghouse! Feb 14, 2025

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Current standings:

Pete - 39

Sids - 40

Chris - 37

Scores from the weekend

Villa 2-1 Spurs

Everton 0-2 Bournemouth

Brighton 2-1 Chelsea

Pete

Villa 2-2 Spurs (0pts)

Everton 1-1 Bournemouth (0pts)

Brighton 1-3 Chelsea (0pts)

Chris

Villa 2-1 Spurs (3pts)

Everton 1-2 Bournemouth (1pts)

Brighton 2-2 Chelsea (0pts)

Sids

Villa 2-0 Spurs (1pts)

Everton 2-0 Bournemouth (0pts)

Brighton 1-2 Chelsea (0pts)

On today’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Crouchy Chris and Sids are giving their reactions to what was possibly the greatest derby ever played!!

In the final Merseyside Derby ever to be played at Goodison, the lads look how Tarkowski’s last second, thrilling equaliser may have inadvertently landed all the Everton faithful in the doghouse…

In what was also a thrilling week for the lads own league, Chris’ trust in the process has helped flip the league completely on it’s head and left the big man’s bum well and truly squeaking as Sid’s propelled himself into the lead with a MASSIVE 4 POINTER!!

And stay tuned, as the lads give their predictions for this weekends big clashes, including Spurs v Man Utd, Palace v Everton and Leicester v Arsenal.

Let us know your predictions in the comments!

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Mid-Season Review: Are Villa Quietly Becoming a Superpower? Feb 12, 2025

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On this week’s episode, the lads dive into the madness of the Premier League’s mid-season—who’s smashing it, who’s collapsing, and who’s just clinging on for dear life…

With the transfer window firmly shut, we break down the biggest winners and losers. Has Chelsea completely lost the plot? Are Man United beyond saving? And have Aston Villa quietly becoming a powerhouse?

Plus, there’s a heated debate about the most controversial sock choice, an absolutely legendary fan story featuring an awkward encounter at an airport Wetherspoons, and a look at how footballers actually unwind after those high-adrenaline night games.

Chumbawamba

00:00 – Intro

02:26 – White socks or no socks?

05:00 – Winding down after a night game

12:41 – Transfer window roundup

15:23 – Manchester City’s spending

20:38 – Chelsea’s transfers

27:06 – The Rashford dilemma

30:33 – Arsenal’s window a failure?

32:14 – Have United gone backwards?

35:07 – Forest and Liverpool’s quiet January

40:58 – The airport photo

43:23 – Airline XI

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Football Fridays: Has This Tactical Masterstoke SAVED Everton? Feb 07, 2025

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Current standings:

Pete - 39

Sids - 39

Chris - 33

Scores from the weekend:

Arsenal 5-1 City

Bournemouth 0-2 Liverpool

Ipswich 1-2 Southampton

Pete

Arsenal 1-3 City

Bournemouth 1-2 Liverpool

Ipswich 2-0 Southampton

Chris

Arsenal 1-2 City

Bournemouth 1-3 Liverpool

Ipswich 2-1 Southampton

Sids

Arsenal 0-2 City

Bournemouth 0-2 Liverpool

Ipswich 1-1 Southampton

Upcoming Games - FA Cup

Villa v Spurs (Paddy Power)

Everton v Bournemouth

Brighton v Chelsea

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On this week’s Football Fridays Podcast, the lads dive into one of the strangest trends in modern football—transfer announcement videos.

From Burnley’s Ross from Friends skit to Charlton’s Inbetweeners tribute - and even Crouchys clarets reveal - the lads share their thoughts on this window’s announcements and tee themselves up for “The Anno d’Or”

Elsewhere, Arsenal’s statement win against Man City gets the full analysis treatment—was Gabriel’s battle with Haaland personal? Plus, we discuss whether FA Cup semifinals should return to Villa Park, Everton’s set-piece revolution, and whether social media now runs football more than managers do.

And, of course, there’s room for a few classic listener-submitted football innuendos. Got a better one? Let us know in the comments!

Chumbawamba

00:00 – Intro

02:30 – That Marcus Edwards reveal

04:10 – This window’s transfer videos

06:45 – Arsenal’s Man City thrashing

10:12 – The FA Cup’s most insane upsets

13:50 – Gabriel and Haaland…

16:40 – Villa vs Spurs

19:22 – Everton’s secret weapon

21:39 – Chris Wood & Real Madrid?!

24:10 – Brighton vs Chelsea

27:12 – Stewards warming up with subs

29:14 – Free pint madness in Nottingham!

30:40 – Football innuendos

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James Collins: Team Punch-ups, Crazy Dubai trips, and Marking Ronaldo Feb 05, 2025

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On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids, and Chris sit down with former Welsh international and Premier League cult hero James Collins. Known for his no-nonsense defending, legendary commitment on the pitch, and wild off-the-field stories, ‘Ginge’ spills all on his career—from marking Luis Suárez at Anfield to the infamous Andy Carroll punch-up…

The lads dive into what really went on in those chaotic West Ham dressing rooms, the outrageous team nights out, and why he once played a Premier League game with a steak strapped to his foot. Expect tales of Big Sam’s Dubai trips, brutal old-school training, and the unique team spirit that kept the Ginger Pele’s career going strong.

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00:00 – Intro

12:17 – That Euro 2016 Run & Marking Ronaldo

19:08 – Gareth Bale’s Elite Mentality

30:22 – The Best Dressing Room of His Career

42:31 – Harry Redknapp’s Simple But Genius Advice

46:45 – Dinner Turned Guinness Session

52:08 – The Return to West Ham

57:15 – Kicking Suarez for 90 Minutes

1:01:18 – Mid-Season Dubai Trips

1:14:18 – The Steak on the Foot Story

1:17:05 – Andy Carroll Punch-Up

1:22:35 – Legendary Team Bonding Trip

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Football Fridays: Could Bournemouth SHOCK Liverpool? Jan 31, 2025

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Current standings:

Pete - 38

Sids - 36

Chris - 32

Scores from the weekend

City 3-1 Chelsea

Fulham 0-1 Man Utd

Palace 1-2 Brentford

Pete

City 1-2 Chelsea (0pts)

Fulham 2-0 Man Utd (0pts)

Palace 2-1 Brentford (0pts)

Chris

City 2-2 Chelsea (0pts)

Fulham 1-0 Man Utd (0pts)

Palace 1-1 Brentford (0pts)

Sids

City 2-1 Chelsea (1pts)

Fulham 1-1 Man Utd (0pts)

Palace 1-2 Brentford (3pts)

Upcoming Games

Arsenal v City

Bournemouth v Liverpool

Ipswich v Southampton

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On this week’s Football Fridays, Crouchy, Chris, and Sids dive into one of the biggest shocks in the Premier League right now—Bournemouth’s ridiculous run of form… can they really take points off Liverpool this weekend?

Elsewhere, the lads go in on VAR after yet another shocking decision, debate whether Arsenal can survive without Saka, and discover something deeply unsettling—whose feet are rated 5 stars online?

And if that wasn’t weird enough, there’s talk of a wild new forfeit—Crouchy suspended above the Thames in a glass box. Could this actually happen? Let us know in the comments!

Chumbawamba

00:00 – Crouchy’s love for Bridget Jones

03:11 – Five-star feet

09:04 – Title race implications

13:30 – That VAR decision

17:45 – Arsenal’s secret playbook

21:36 – Old-school set-piece training

27:10 – Bournemouth’s unreal form

34:02 – Crouchy in a glass box

38:45 – Twinning the towns

41:58 – Hand of Pod part III

44:50 – Wives vs husbands paddle

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European Nights: Does the New Format Kill the Champions League? Jan 29, 2025

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On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Steve dive into the magic of European football. From Crouchy and Sid’s own European nights to the new tournament format that has everyone scratching their heads, the lads leave no stone unturned. They compare their away day experiences, training at some of Europe’s most iconic stadiums, and answer listener questions about everything from Tesco-transfer announcements to under-arm knocking etiquette (yes, really).

Expect plenty of laughs, insights on the upcoming fixtures, and a healthy dose of nostalgia as they recount tales from Milan, Barcelona, and beyond. We’ve even got a Champions League-themed quiz… unbelievable scenes.

Chumbawamba

00:00 - Kicking off

00:14 - New UCL format: thoughts?

06:05 – Baby announcements, Fabrizio-style

10:06 – Under-arm knocking

15:02 - European travel stories

22:45 - Iconic stadium training

27:55 - Can you hit the screen?

29:40 - How pundits prepare for European matches

31:15 - European fan cultures

36:25 - Too much football now?

41:00 - Can Man City actually miss out?

47:15 - European magic

48:50 - Champions League quiz

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Football Fridays: Spurs & United CRISIS—Can They Recover? Jan 24, 2025

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Current standings:

Pete - 38

Chris - 32

Sids - 32

Scores from the weekend

Arsenal 2-2 Villa

Newcastle 1-4 Bournemouth

Everton 3-2 Tottenham

Pete

Arsenal 2-0 Villa (0pts)

Newcastle 2-1 Bournemouth (0pts)

Everton 1-0 Tottenham (1pts)

Chris

Arsenal 2-1 Villa (0pts)

Newcastle 2-0 Bournemouth (0pts)

Everton 1-1 Tottenham (0pts)

Sids

Arsenal 1-0 Villa (0pts)

Newcastle 1-1 Bournemouth (0pts)

Everton 0-2 Tottenham (0pts)

Upcoming games

City v Chelsea

Fulham v Man Utd

Palace v Brentford

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On this week’s Football Fridays, Crouchy, Chris and Sids dive into the chaos surrounding two of football’s biggest clubs: Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United. From Spurs’ relentless struggles under Postecoglou to United’s ongoing woes with new management, the lads give their verdict on whether these two clubs can turn things around.

Crouchy dissects Tottenham’s inconsistent performances, shocking defensive lapses, and the questions around Postecoglou’s future as well as Manchester United’s alarming inability to build momentum, with fans questioning whether Ruben Amorim is the right man for the job.

Crouchy and the lads also delve into the new Paddle craze that is taking the UK sport scene by storm, with the BBQC+ being its newest recruit. With bold predictions for this "Big Weekend”, updates on our #StandForStewards campaign and even Valentine’s Day ideas, Crouchy, Chris and Sid’s have got you covered.

And let us know in the comments: Who do you think is in bigger trouble —Tottenham or United? How can either team save their season?

Chumbawamba

00:00 – Kicking off

00:42 – Predictions gone wrong…

04:05 – Bridge back stronger

09:00 – Paddle tennis: the new obsession

14:02 – Manchester United’s crisis

20:03 – Chelsea vs. Man City

26:00 – Fulham’s push for Europe

30:16 – Crystal Palace vs. Brentford

34:22 – “It’s a nightmare fixture!”

39:01 – Valentine’s Day meat bouquets

43:40 – Listener messages

45:05 – The “Big Weekend"

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Emmanuel Petit: The Secret That Won Us the World Cup Jan 22, 2025

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On this episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, the lads welcome 1998 World Cup winner and Premier League legend, Emmanuel Petit. Emmanuel shares his extraordinary journey from his humble beginnings in Normandy to lifting the World Cup on home soil and achieving Premier League glory with Arsenal.

The conversation covers Petit’s insightful views on the unique challenges of football at the highest level, his deep respect for mentors like Arsène Wenger, and the unmatched thrill of scoring in a World Cup final. The episode also dives into his thoughts on the differences between club and international football, the role of tradition in the Premier League, and the personal sacrifices behind his incredible career. Whether you’re a fan of Arsenal, international football, or just love a good football story, this episode is unmissable.

Chumbawumba

00:00 – Intro

00:58 – Petit's toughest opponent

02:16 – Gerrard, Lampard, or Scholes?

05:45 – Wenger’s life-changing advice

10:08 – Impact of losing a brother

15:47 – Boxing Day tradition

21:23 – Arsenal’s double-winning season

30:12 – The moment he lived his dream.

36:42 – World Cup victory parade

52:18 – Petit's reflection

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