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That Peter Crouch Podcast

That Peter Crouch Podcast

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  • EP. 360 | Les Ferdinand: “I Was Minutes From Man United…” From Goalkeeper To 90’s Prem Icon - Part 1
    Feb 18 2026

    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


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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • CLASSIC CLIPS: How Mick McCarthy Went VIRAL With Just Two Simple Words
    Feb 16 2026

    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


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    7 mins
  • EP. 359 | We Rank Your “Game’s Gone” Submissions - “Utter Woke Nonsense!”
    Feb 11 2026

    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?


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    59 mins

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I really enjoyed the early few seasons of this pod. I have had to unsubscribe now because it has become a platform for advertisers and the content is little more than 90s faux lad banter. the cross overs with YouTubers etc who have nothing to do with football marked the end and sadly the original ethos of the lid is lost.

some will no doubt like the new style but I find it over commercialised, repetitive spoken edition of zoo and nuts magazines

started out brilliant, but is now an ad platform

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The best podcast ever got a bit of everything 😜 and is definitely back stronger :P ⚽️

The best

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haven't seen a Pod as good as this since I last went glamping! Brilliant stuff by all involved!

Pod of the Year!

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It's a great listen & you know they are having a right laugh recording it. Downside to many ads far too many ads to many ads ..

Funny

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So funny. Listened to every episode. It’s awesome. Love the chemistry between the three of them.

Such a feel good show

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