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

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 Slopes00:01:00 – The Power Move: Sidwell Takes the Throne00:03:00 – Sidwell Surges Ahead00:06:00 – Chris Stark’s Fan Encounter at the Natural History Museum00:09:00 – Valentine’s 11: The Filthy Guess They Can’t Say Out Loud00:11:00 – Man City vs. Liverpool: The Most Divisive Prediction Yet00:18:00 – Aston Villa vs. Chelsea: Why Villa Might Destroy Them00:23:00 – Newcastle vs. Forest: The Home Advantage Debate00:26:00 – Sidwell’s Stag-Do Pep Talk: “No One Gets Left Behind”00:28:00 – The Dog House Card: Crouch’s Genius Apology Hack00:34:00 – 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 WeekSubscribe to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFULBvlxNWW8cWsrV6fGrcwFollow our Clips page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNBLB3xr3LyiyAkhZEtiAAFor more Peter Crouch:Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouchTherapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouchFor more Chris StarkTwitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_StarkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/For more Steve SidwellTwitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwellInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14#PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Feb 44min

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 Show03:00 - Sven-Göran Eriksson’s Team Sheet Blunder08:30 - The Hidden Messages in Manager’s Team Talks12:45 - Why Do Footballers Cover Their Mouths?17:10 - Graham Potter’s Bizarre Motivation Tactics22:40 - The Factory Visit That Changed Players’ Perspectives27:15 - “Some Players Just Don’t Care”33:50 - What It’s Like to Play Under a Truly Motivational Manager38:20 - The Dressing Room Speech That Left Players Speechless43:10 - How Managers Use Mind Games to Get the Best Out of Players48:05 - The Most Important Skill for a Football Manager52:30 - The Power of Motivation in Every JobSubscribe 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.

19 Feb 57min

Current standings: Pete - 39Sids - 40Chris - 37Scores from the weekendVilla 2-1 Spurs Everton 0-2 BournemouthBrighton 2-1 ChelseaPete Villa 2-2 Spurs (0pts)Everton 1-1 Bournemouth (0pts)Brighton 1-3 Chelsea (0pts)ChrisVilla 2-1 Spurs (3pts)Everton 1-2 Bournemouth (1pts)Brighton 2-2 Chelsea (0pts)SidsVilla 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!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.

14 Feb 45min

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 – Intro02:26 – White socks or no socks?05:00 – Winding down after a night game12:41 – Transfer window roundup15:23 – Manchester City’s spending20:38 – Chelsea’s transfers27:06 – The Rashford dilemma30:33 – Arsenal’s window a failure?32:14 – Have United gone backwards?35:07 – Forest and Liverpool’s quiet January40:58 – The airport photo43:23 – Airline XISubscribe 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.

12 Feb 44min

Current standings:Pete - 39Sids - 39Chris - 33Scores from the weekend:Arsenal 5-1 CityBournemouth 0-2 LiverpoolIpswich 1-2 SouthamptonPeteArsenal 1-3 CityBournemouth 1-2 LiverpoolIpswich 2-0 SouthamptonChrisArsenal 1-2 CityBournemouth 1-3 LiverpoolIpswich 2-1 SouthamptonSidsArsenal 0-2 CityBournemouth 0-2 LiverpoolIpswich 1-1 SouthamptonUpcoming Games - FA CupVilla v Spurs (Paddy Power)Everton v BournemouthBrighton v Chelsea- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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 – Intro02:30 – That Marcus Edwards reveal04:10 – This window’s transfer videos06:45 – Arsenal’s Man City thrashing10:12 – The FA Cup’s most insane upsets13:50 – Gabriel and Haaland…16:40 – Villa vs Spurs19:22 – Everton’s secret weapon21:39 – Chris Wood & Real Madrid?!24:10 – Brighton vs Chelsea27:12 – Stewards warming up with subs29:14 – Free pint madness in Nottingham!30:40 – Football innuendosSubscribe 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.

7 Feb 31min

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.Chumbawamba 00:00 – Intro12:17 – That Euro 2016 Run & Marking Ronaldo19:08 – Gareth Bale’s Elite Mentality30:22 – The Best Dressing Room of His Career42:31 – Harry Redknapp’s Simple But Genius Advice46:45 – Dinner Turned Guinness Session52:08 – The Return to West Ham57:15 – Kicking Suarez for 90 Minutes1:01:18 – Mid-Season Dubai Trips1:14:18 – The Steak on the Foot Story1:17:05 – Andy Carroll Punch-Up1:22:35 – Legendary Team Bonding TripSubscribe 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.

5 Feb 1h 23min

Current standings:Pete - 38Sids - 36Chris - 32Scores from the weekendCity 3-1 ChelseaFulham 0-1 Man UtdPalace 1-2 BrentfordPeteCity 1-2 Chelsea (0pts)Fulham 2-0 Man Utd (0pts)Palace 2-1 Brentford (0pts)ChrisCity 2-2 Chelsea (0pts)Fulham 1-0 Man Utd (0pts)Palace 1-1 Brentford (0pts)SidsCity 2-1 Chelsea (1pts)Fulham 1-1 Man Utd (0pts)Palace 1-2 Brentford (3pts)Upcoming GamesArsenal v CityBournemouth v LiverpoolIpswich v Southampton- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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 Jones03:11 – Five-star feet09:04 – Title race implications13:30 – That VAR decision17:45 – Arsenal’s secret playbook21:36 – Old-school set-piece training27:10 – Bournemouth’s unreal form 34:02 – Crouchy in a glass box38:45 – Twinning the towns41:58 – Hand of Pod part III44:50 – Wives vs husbands paddleSubscribe 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.

31 Jan 45min

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 off00:14 - New UCL format: thoughts?06:05 – Baby announcements, Fabrizio-style10:06 – Under-arm knocking15:02 - European travel stories22:45 - Iconic stadium training27:55 - Can you hit the screen?29:40 - How pundits prepare for European matches31:15 - European fan cultures36:25 - Too much football now?41:00 - Can Man City actually miss out?47:15 - European magic48:50 - Champions League quizSubscribe 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.

29 Jan 50min