That Peter Crouch Podcast

EP. 360 | Les Ferdinand: “I Was Minutes From Man United…” From Goalkeeper To 90’s Prem Icon - Part 1

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, we’re joined by one of the Premier League’s original centre-forward royalty… Les Ferdinand. Before the goal compilations, before the Sky Sports montages, before strikers were measured by pressing data and heat maps, there was “Sir Les”.  QPR icon. Newcastle hero. The man leading the line when the Premier League still felt brand new. A proper No.9. Power, presence, goals everywhere he went. If you grew up in the 90s, you knew exactly what Les Ferdinand meant. He joins Pete, Sids and Chris to talk about the journey from West London non-league graft to becoming one of the most feared forwards in the country. There’s the unbelievable story of starting out as a goalkeeper, the Turkey move that changed his mentality forever, and the sliding doors moment with Manchester United that could have rewritten football history.  We get into loyalty, ambition, dressing room politics and the brutal advice from Ray Wilkins that stuck with him for life. It’s honest, funny, reflective and packed with the kind of insight only someone who’s lived it can give. We’ve split our conversation Les into two parts, and after we transition out of the nostalgia fuelled Part 1, things immediately descend into remote chaos. We build up to Macclesfield’s FA Cup tie and what it could mean for the pod, update the leaderboard as the pressure ramps up, and dive into this week’s Paddy Power predictions with a North London Derby thrown into the mix. There’s a live package opened on air that nobody fully understands, some technical mishaps, a bit of shouting about scores, and the sort of disorder that only seems to happen when we’re not all in the same room. Part 2 with Les drops next week. Trust us, you’ll want it. 00:00 – Intro: One of the Premier League’s original No.9s 02:12 – Early career doubts & never expecting to go pro 05:48 – Growing up in West London & early football influences 08:36 – Playing as a GOALKEEPER for three years 11:04 – The hat-trick that changed his position forever 14:22 – Non-league graft & the reality of rejection 17:10 – FA Vase Final at Wembley before the big time 20:45 – The move to Turkey: why he said yes 23:58 – First training session… 30,000+ fans watching 26:41 – Battling imposter syndrome abroad 29:55 – The mindset shift that transformed him 33:18 – Returning to QPR a completely different striker 37:42 – Becoming one of the Premier League’s most feared forwards 41:06 – Manchester United interest becomes real… 43:45 - Part 1 with Les ends 44:00 – Macclesfield FA Cup update ahead of kick-off 46:50 – Instagram shoutout (Greatest Kits) 50:30 – Catchphrase encounters in Soho 54:07 – Paddy Power segment begins 1:08:50 – On-air package chaos! 1:10:40 – Sign off… tune in for part 2 next week This episode is sponsored by The AA, the UK’s No.1 breakdown provider. It’s OK with the AA, they’re the fastest major breakdown provider with more patrols up and down the country, 24/7, 365 days a year. So, if you want that peace of mind and be back on the road in no time - Join today at www.theaa.com/Crouch T&Cs apply. Verify claims at theaa.com/best Follow 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_Stark Instagram - 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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

CLASSIC CLIPS: How Mick McCarthy Went VIRAL With Just Two Simple Words

FROM THE VAULT: One line. One press conference. One football meme that refuses to die. It can't go on like this, can it? It can. In this clip, Mick McCarthy revisits the now-legendary moment that gave us one of football’s most quoted phrases. What started as an honest, off-the-cuff response during a tough run of results quickly became a viral classic — and a brutally accurate summary of life as a football manager. Mick explains the real meaning behind the words, lifting the lid on the pressure, fatigue, and mental battles that come with managing when results aren’t going your way. From dealing with the media to keeping belief inside the dressing room, this is a candid insight into how quickly things can spiral — and how, sometimes, football just keeps finding new ways to surprise you. The lads reflect on why the quote struck such a nerve with fans, managers, and players alike, and why it still perfectly captures the chaos, humour, and harsh reality of the game today. Chumbawamba 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_Stark Instagram - 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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

EP. 359 | We Rank Your “Game’s Gone” Submissions - “Utter Woke Nonsense!”

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids and Chris open the floodgates on everything that makes fans mutter those three sacred words… “the game’s gone.” From goalkeepers stubbornly playing out from the back to laser shows, forced atmospheres, half-and-half scarves and walking around the club badge, nothing is off limits. The lads debate whether modern football presentation has gone too far, question where respect actually begins and ends, and ask if tradition is slowly being replaced by gimmicks. There’s also a passionate rant about why Transfer Deadline Day has lost its magic, why phones on the pitch should be banned, and whether celebrating against your old club is actually disrespectful. So… what do you think belongs on the “Game’s Gone” board? Let us know in the comments. 00:00 - Podcast intro & Ian Holloway’s explosive rant 04:57 - The birth of the “Game’s Gone” board 09:02 - Goalkeepers playing out from the back debate 13:29 - Laser shows, pyrotechnics & forced atmospheres 19:08 - Walking around the club badge controversy 23:06 - Should players celebrate against former clubs? 25:03 - Half-and-half scarves… illegal or acceptable? 27:47 - Player messages & phones on the pitch 30:04 - Transfer Deadline Day has lost its magic 34:47 - Remote recording chaos & league table chat 38:13 - FA Cup predictions & betting chat 47:40 - Listener mail: referees warming up & socks 50:33 - David Moyes booked for celebrating 56:41 - Referee mascots… has football gone too far? This episode is sponsored by The AA, the UK’s No.1 breakdown provider. It’s OK with the AA, they’re the fastest major breakdown provider with more patrols up and down the country, 24/7, 365 days a year. So, if you want that peace of mind and be back on the road in no time - Join today at www.theaa.com/Crouch [http://www.theaa.com/Crouch] T&Cs apply. Verify claims at theaa.com/best Follow 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_Stark Instagram - 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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

CLASSIC CLIPS: Joe Hart Reveals the Madness Inside the City Dressing Room After THAT Aguero Moment

FROM THE VAULT: In this clip, we relive one of the most iconic moments in Premier League history — Sergio Aguero’s last-minute goal that won Manchester City the league — through the eyes of the man who was right there behind it all: Joe Hart. Joe takes us inside the chaos, tension and sheer disbelief of that unforgettable day, explaining exactly what it felt like as the clock ticked down, the panic set in, and then… everything changed in an instant. From the raw emotion on the pitch to the scenes in the dressing room afterwards, this is the full, unfiltered story of football’s most dramatic title finish. The lads also dig into the surreal aftermath — celebrating while Manchester United were hosting their own awards night, the media madness that followed, and how that single moment reshaped Manchester City forever. Chumbawamba 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_Stark Instagram - 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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

EP. 358 | We Debate The Greatest RETRO Football Kits Of All Time - “ I Remember CRYING Over That Shirt..."

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids and Chris dive headfirst into one of football’s most nostalgic — and surprisingly controversial — topics: kits. From childhood shirt disasters and knock-off classics to the shirts that made entire generations fall in love with the game, the lads break down what makes a kit truly iconic. Crouchy shares first-hand memories of his earliest football strips (including one that didn’t survive warm-ups), while the boys debate whether people genuinely look better in football shirts, which kits should never make a comeback, and where wearing a jersey in public officially becomes unacceptable behaviour. There’s also chat about vintage gold, England shirts in everyday life, the unspoken rules footballers live by, and a reminder that some fashion trends really were best left in the past. Plus, a detour into Mila Kunis, Watford shirts, and why manifesting football dreams might actually work… Let us know in the comments: What’s the greatest football kit of all time — and would you wear it on a night out? 00:00 – Subscribe plea and opening chaos 01:10 – Birthday chat and unexpected messages 03:05 – “HBD” texts and why the game’s gone 04:00 – Another Watford manager sacked 05:00 – Could the podcast actually manage Watford? 06:30 – Training with Macclesfield and FA Cup buzz 07:55 – Sponsoring walk-out jackets on live TV 09:10 – The Mila Kunis interview resurfaces 10:40 – Giving Ashton Kutcher a Watford shirt 12:50 – Are people hotter in football kits? 16:00 – First ever football kits (and ruining them) 18:45 – Knock-off shirts and iron-on badges 21:30 – Being “given” better kits as a kid 24:00 – Arsenal schoolboy days and iconic kits 26:10 – Chelsea kits everyone wanted 28:30 – The worst kits of the 90s 31:00 – Wearing football shirts on a night out 33:20 – Vintage kits as fashion statements 35:45 – Iconic England kits and forgotten classics 38:10 – Can footballers wear kits casually? 41:00 – Penalty heartbreak memories and iconic shirts 44:10 – Legendary teams making kits iconic 47:00 – Should England ever have a shirt sponsor? 50:00 – Injury-time chaos and modern football debates 53:30 – Extra time, late goals and “Fergie time” 56:30 – Weekend results and prediction league drama 59:30 – Messages and closing banter This episode is sponsored by The AA, the UK’s No.1 breakdown provider. It’s OK with the AA, they’re the fastest major breakdown provider with more patrols up and down the country, 24/7, 365 days a year. So, if you want that peace of mind and be back on the road in no time - Join today at www.theaa.com/Crouch [http://www.theaa.com/Crouch] T&Cs apply. Verify claims at theaa.com/best Follow 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_Stark Instagram - 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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.