How To Become A Football Manager: That Peter Crouch Podcast

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, the lads are knee-deep in Championship chaos as Crouchy, Chris, and Sids dive headfirst into the beautiful unpredictability of the Play-Offs.They explore what makes this stage of the season the most thrilling—and brutal—event in English football. With firsthand stories from their own careers, including Crouchy’s brief stint at Norwich, to Sid’s heartbreak at Brighton, they discuss how the psychological rollercoaster of the Play-Offs impacts clubs, fans, and players alike.From debating whether staying in the Championship is actually more fun than promotion, to reminiscing on iconic moments like Troy Deeney’s miracle goal and Bobby Zamora’s last-gasp winner, the episode blends nostalgia, insider insight, and hilarious tangents—including sandwich debates, shared lawn feuds, and the real meaning behind "gulf in class."Whether you're a football purist or just in it for the playoff mayhem, this episode delivers everything you love about the pod—laughs, heart, and a serious nod to what football means beyond the pitch.Chumbawamba 00:00 – Acknowledging that Ashley Cole episode title… 02:00 – Golf hole-in-one idea and potential podcast-branded hole04:20 – The Championship: best or most chaotic league in the world?06:10 – Watford in the Premier League vs. Championship11:22 – Mental health in football – Talk More Than Football campaign17:00 – Steve Sidwell on his forced retirement20:03 – Iconic Play-Off memories – Charlton vs. Sunderland23:05 – Brighton’s brutal loss and the emotional impact of playoffs25:06 – Bobby Zamora’s last-minute goal & legendary QPR moment29:11 – “One game away from £120 million” – The insane business side33:29 – Reading’s shock Premier League run with just £2.5M spent40:07 – Will Burnley or Leeds survive the Premier League next season?Football chat? Easy. Talking about how you actually feel? That’s where it gets tough. #TalkMoreThanFootball.https://www.three.co.uk/talkmorethanfootballTo 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!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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Huhti 202549min

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids dive in with some pre-marathon chat, as Sids gears up for the London Marathon with a torn calf and a point to prove. The lads rally behind him and address what turned out to be a not-so-accurate slogan—‘Quid for Sids’ (actually a fiver).They unpack this week’s outrageous Premier League predictions, the form of teams like Liverpool and Arsenal, and what’s going on at Chelsea and Spurs. Plus, wild tangents ensue—from Jamie Vardy memes, to middle-seat van etiquette, to a riotous reinvention of football jargon with concepts like ‘false one’ and ‘fraudulent five’.It’s classic chaos, with hot takes on Harry Maguire up front, Rimmel London’s football insight (kind of), and just enough stats to keep it somewhat legit.Chumbawamba 00:00 – Introduction to the Friday Pod01:08 – Sids reveals calf tear just weeks before the marathon03:05 – Sids commits to running the marathon despite injury05:14 – Crouch, Chris & Sids’ Premier League predictions09:18 – Arsenal’s Champions League chances—real or hype?11:14 – Faking Liverpool winning the title… sort of13:12 – Championship drama and promotion praise19:04 – Crouch on Harry Maguire: “Get him up front!”24:10 – Ridiculous predictions for Liverpool v Spurs31:12 – Neutral stand? Games gone. 48:10 – “Fraudulent One” and the rise of fake football positionsTo 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!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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Huhti 202552min

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Huhti 202536min

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Huhti 202553min

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Huhti 202550min

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Huhti 202541min

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Huhti 20251h 5min

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Huhti 202539min