Joe Hart: “Pep Told Me I Was Done” - Training Session Wind Ups, City’s Takeover & Celtic Redemption

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Crouchy, Chris, and Sids kick back with a glass of cognac as they dive into some of your listener messages.From awkward handshakes and cultural greeting rituals to the ultimate pub chat: could a relegation playoff transform the Premier League? The lads unpack a genius listener suggestion for turning end-of-season misery into box office gold.They also spotlight a football league where weight loss adds goals, discuss the tragicomic reality of football freestyle stars not making it pro, and weigh in on Arsenal’s growing rep for “Spursiness.” There’s a heartfelt moment too, as a listener shares how Chris’s cancer story helped during his own diagnosis—reminding everyone to check their balls.With a powerful mix of humour, nostalgia, and top-tier pub debate, this is a classic “messages” episode—and maybe the start of a Premier League revolution.Chumbawamba 00:00 – Cognac-fuelled kickoff00:04:34 – Meeting Harry Redknapp & the evolution of the handshake00:10:27 – Listener Jack invents relegation playoffs00:14:16 – “Walk past a mirror of shame” – brutal ideas for playoff losers00:22:18 – Weight loss football leagues: genius motivation and brilliant team names00:25:00 – “Ballers” vs real footballers: the truth behind freestyle stars not making it pro00:29:10 – Peter and Sids’ unplayable 5-a-side legends00:32:35 – Joe Taylor: the non-league striker outscoring Haaland00:35:56 – Are Arsenal more Spursy than Spurs?00:39:00 – The All or Nothing curse: how documentaries changed Arsenal's rep00:40:13 – Listener’s cancer diagnosis inspired by Chris Stark’s story00:51:00 – The Sandwich XIFollow 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.

14 Touko 53min

In this week’s Friday edition of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Crouchy, Chris, and Sids dive into the madness of managerial meltdowns, controversial club decisions, and the best kind of sh*thousery the Premier League has to offer.Chris unpacks the sacking of Tom Cleverley at Watford and the brutal cycle of losing the dressing room, before the boys weigh in on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s now officially confirmed Real Madrid move, the emotional weight of leaving your boyhood club, and how it plays out among loyal fans.From wild predictions and Wolves’ revival to Oktoberfest fantasies and Jamie Vardy’s hilarious whistle blow, this is one to enjoy sat back with a Cognac - with your families very well regarded. Plus, there’s a Gogglebox moment with Unai Emery watching the pod while prepping for match day… you’ve got to hear it to believe it.Chumbawamba 00:00 – Cognac Fridays begin with a bang00:58 – Tom Cleverley’s Watford exit sparks emotional debate02:52 – Chris opens up on receiving a message from Tom during tough times06:01 – Trent’s Real Madrid move – reactions from a Liverpool POV10:19 – Crouchy reflects on Trent’s contribution to Liverpool’s rise12:06 – Unai Emery watches the pod to prep for his match – wild moment15:32 – Jamie Vardy blows ref’s whistle – tactical genius or foul play?16:52 – Oktoberfest plans - Peter Crouch in Lederhosen?20:25 – This week’s predictions with plenty of twists30:01 – 100 seagulls vs 1 wolf debate33:12 – New forfeit ideas: Rename your house after the winner?!38:32 – Double-row van sighting: the Matrix of motor vehiclesFollow 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 Touko 40min

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, the lads are joined by a bona fide football hardman—Duncan Ferguson. The former Everton, Newcastle United, and Rangers striker, who later managed Everton, sits down with Pete, Chris, and Sids for a wild ride through his explosive football career. Known for his aggressive style of play, legendary scraps, and deeply loyal fanbase, “Big Dunc” doesn’t hold back.From prison time to on-field battles, Duncan shares jaw-dropping stories from his time in the game—headbutts, red cards, and what it was really like behind the scenes at Goodison Park. He opens up about managing Everton, the modern player, and his scariest moments on and off the pitch.Chumbawamba 00:00 – Prepping for Big Dunc02:14 – Duncan Ferguson Joins the Pod03:10 – Growing Up Fighting in Stirling06:12 – Becoming Britain’s Most Expensive Teenager09:40 – The ‘Headbutt’ That Landed Him in Jail.13:20 – What Prison Was Really Like16:58 – Why He Fell in Love with Everton20:45 – He Turned Down Who?!24:33 – Becoming Everton Manager29:05 – Forest Green Rovers & Learning as a Gaffer33:10 – Football Has Changed... But Has He?37:42 – When Burglars Picked the Wrong House41:20 – Toughest Opponents & Dressing Room Chaos46:02 – Legacy, Regrets & Big Dunc’s Final Word1:01:00 – Wrapping Up the MadnessFollow 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.

7 Touko 1h 4min

This week on That Peter Crouch Podcast, the Friday Edition, Pete, Sids, and Chris serve up some fresh football takes, and nipple cream controversy as they unpack Sid’s London Marathon, chaotic VAR decisions, and the bizarre world of stadium announcer catchphrases.Fresh from running 26.2 miles, Sids brings medal-in-hand reflections on the sheer madness and magic of the marathon, with touching shout-outs from fans, and revisiting the surprise phone call from John Terry during the recent live stream where he revealed his own nipple struggles mid-run.The lads also reflect on their first-ever livestream watchalong (think Gogglebox meets CrouchFest) and dream up where it could go next — Boxpark half-time shows, anyone?Elsewhere, they dive into Liverpool's dominant win, the TNT “False Two” launch, and Klopp's potential return. There's also talk about Cheavon Clarke’s recent trolling of Spurs in their own stadium, thunderous nicknames at Leeds, and the most iconic stadium shouts in the UK.It’s football analysis, marathon madness, and complete nonsense… all in a day’s pod.Chumbawamba 00:00 – Sids on the London Marathon: “Best thing I’ve ever done.”02:00 – Fans shout “Back Stronger!” during the run03:10 – John Terry called us live on the livestream?!05:00 – Watchalong madness and ideas06:00 – The infamous “False Two” TNT moment08:10 – Klopp’s Real Madrid rumours10:00 – Michael Buffer’s million-pound catchphrase13:00 – Lookalike ring card people (Sheeran, Beckham… WHAT?!)14:00 – Arsenal anthem played at Spurs Stadium = SCENES17:00 – Rescinded red cards35:00 – Golf trip motivational speech request39:00 – Hospital XIFollow 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.

2 Touko 45min

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 49min

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 52min

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 36min

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 53min