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That Peter Crouch Podcast: Back Stronger
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On this week’s episode of the Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids wrap up another chaotic Premier League season… but not before getting distracted by AI-generated football conspiracies, military dolphins, and Declan Rice answering a FaceTime call LIVE on the podcast the morning after his 5am title celebrations.

The lads dive into Arsenal finally getting over the line after 22 years of waiting, with an emotional live chat from Declan Rice fresh off the back of the celebrations, plus debate whether guards of honour have officially become the most awkward tradition in football.

There’s also discussion around Liverpool’s uncertain future, Mohamed Salah’s comments, Spurs surviving the drop, and the absolute madness surrounding Southampton’s playoff controversy.

Elsewhere, the pod spirals beautifully into conversations about fake AI football news, Jose Mourinho rumours, and whether anyone can actually trust the internet anymore. Plus, the Football League season finally comes to an end as Sids is crowned champion… and receives one of the most outrageous prizes the podcast has ever seen.

It’s the final Premier League episode of the season — and naturally, it completely loses the plot.

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00:00 - Pete opens for a brief remote segment after being called away urgently

01:24 - Crouchy’s ridiculous new BBQ setup

03:24 - Plans for a future podcast BBQ episode

04:00 - End of season reflections begin

04:26 - Guards of honour debate kicks off

05:12 - Bernardo Silva & John Stones discussion

06:01 - “Where does it end?” with football send-offs

06:58 - Nobody actually likes guards of honour

08:18 - Arsenal title win reactions

09:20 - Spurs surviving relegation and West Ham going down

10:41 - Bizarre celebrations get called out

11:20 - Odegaard dragging Arteta into the celebrations

11:53 - Ollie Watkins partying before scoring a brace at Man City

12:51 - End of season review officially starts

14:31 - Players mentally switching off after the season ends

15:33 - Why footballers are told to completely rest

16:15 - How Arsenal balance title celebrations with Champions League prep

17:30 - The Arsenal celebrations outside the Emirates

17:58 - Declan Rice joins live on FaceTime after winning the league

18:59 - Rice admits the pressure was huge this season: “it can’t happen again”

20:16 - Why Declan Rice “makes you love Arsenal”

20:55 - Arteta finally gets credit for Arsenal’s rebuild

21:56 - Liverpool’s uncertain future and Salah’s comments

24:07 - Has Salah’s relationship with Liverpool broken down?

25:08 - Southampton playoff controversy explained

26:13 - Would players feel robbed by the playoff punishment?

27:51 - Middlesbrough accidentally benefiting from the chaos

29:13 - AI football rumours start fooling everyone

29:53 - Crouchy gets completely tricked by fake Dua Lipa photos

31:05 - “Dua Lipa” joins the podcast

31:12 - “Game is gone” as AI takes over football discourse

31:52 - Mourinho, Xabi Alonso & fake football news

32:18 - Crouchy somehow ends up discussing military dolphins

34:38 - Spurs fan asks how to present Player of the Year award

35:34 - Why relegated clubs shouldn’t even hold awards nights

37:20 - Final Football League standings revealed

38:21 - Paddy Power’s brutal final message to Chris Stark

40:09 - Sids receives an outrageous custom championship ring

41:36 - The dramatic “ring ceremony” begins

43:26 - Final reflections on the football season

44:04 - Crouchy delivers emotional end-of-season speech

44:56 - “Please continue to kiss the ring”

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EP. 404 | That End Of Season Episode: We CALLED Declan Rice The Morning After Arsenal WON The League

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids are joined by one of England’s toughest ever players… Terry Butcher.

From THAT iconic blood-soaked shirt to facing Diego Maradona at the height of his powers, Terry takes us right inside the chaos, passion, and brutality of football in the 80s and 90s.

The lads dive deep into Italia 90, the legendary England dressing room, Gazza stories, Bobby Robson’s management style, and why Terry believes modern football has “gone soft”. There’s also incredible insight into what it actually felt like playing against Maradona during the infamous Hand of God match in 1986 — including what happened when Terry confronted him afterwards.

Away from football, Terry opens up emotionally about his son Christopher, his battle with PTSD after serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the powerful ITV documentary Invisible Wounds. It’s one of the most honest and moving conversations we’ve ever had on the podcast.

Plus: shirt-swapping disasters, Escape To Victory, Dwight Yorke in Australia, and why footballers should stop pulling their socks down.

Chumbawamba

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00:00 - Eurovision chat and Wembley FA Cup stories

02:04 - Chris and Sids wind Pete up about Wembley

03:55 - John Terry sends Pete a Ruud Gullit surprise video

05:26 - Terry Butcher joins the podcast

06:25 - Inside the legendary Italia 90 England camp

08:03 - Why England never expected to win Italia 90

09:24 - England training sessions were “harder than matches”

11:28 - Terry explains his mentality playing for England

13:23 - “The game’s gone soft” starts here

14:00 - The full story behind the bloodied shirt

15:34 - Why Terry refused to come off injured

17:28 - “Every header felt like a squelch”

18:20 - Terry reacts to fans dressing up as him

19:47 - Life at Rangers and Old Firm madness

22:46 - Terry relives the Hand of God match

24:21 - Hearing England scream “HANDBALL!” at Maradona

25:30 - Terry confronted Maradona after the game

26:40 - Was Maradona the greatest ever?

28:11 - What made Bobby Robson special

29:34 - Terry’s issues with modern footballers

30:40 - Can England finally win another World Cup?

31:33 - Finding out England call-ups on Ceefax

32:10 - Why Terry hates energy gels on the pitch

33:04 - Terry opens up about his son Christopher

35:13 - PTSD, grief, and the struggles veterans face

37:19 - How “Combat 2 Coffee” helps veterans talk

40:29 - Terry speaks honestly about grief and crying

42:38 - Listener questions begin

42:59 - Why Terry turned down Escape To Victory

44:11 - The only Argentina shirt Terry ever kept

44:41 - John Terry’s question: best centre-back partner?

46:04 - Managing Sydney FC and Dwight Yorke stories

48:07 - Highland derby chaos with Derek Adams

50:28 - Terry explains what wearing the England shirt means

51:04 - Terry’s final rant about modern football

51:47 - The lads reflect on Terry’s emotional interview

54:20 - End of Terry segment / football roundup begins

01:02:43 - Why FA Cup managers should wear suits again

01:06:10 - Listener story about referees and fancy dress

01:12:00 - Paddy Power predictions

01:28:11 - End

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EP. 403 | That Terry Butcher Episode: Maradona’s Hand Of God, Italia ’90 Stories & Bloodied Shirts

FROM THE VAULT: In this classic clip, Les Ferdinand looks back on the surprise move to Turkey that completely transformed his career. 

After struggling with injuries and self-doubt following his move from non-league football to QPR, Les explains how a loan spell at Besiktas changed his mentality forever.

The former England striker opens up on dealing with imposter syndrome, adapting to life in Turkey, and the pressure of suddenly playing in front of packed stadiums after coming from reserve football.

Les also reveals the incredible story behind scoring over 20 goals in Turkey, how the experience gave him the confidence to believe he belonged at the top level, and the bizarre moment the Turkish Prime Minister reportedly tried to help keep him at the club permanently by writing a letter to Margaret Thatcher!

If you enjoyed this clip, you can catch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/AZzBk2lPovg?si=9XtpMNguwcQC3-GA 

Chumbawamba

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CLASSIC CLIPS | The BIZARRE Transfer Story Involving Les Ferdinand, Turkey & Margaret Thatcher?!

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids and Chris dive headfirst into one of the wildest Listener Mail episodes yet — and absolutely nothing is off limits. From pink eye, polyps and footballers wearing makeup on live TV… to whether finishing SECOND deserves an open-top bus parade, the lads somehow manage to cover it all.

There’s chaos as the boys debate if modern football has officially gone soft, including refs with trendy haircuts, xG nerds, shirt-off celebrations, and whether heading could eventually disappear from the game entirely. Plus, a listener’s all-time “Games Gone” rant sparks one of the funniest football debates they’ve had in ages.

Elsewhere, Pete reveals his secret childhood career working in his grandad’s butcher shop, the Wealdstone Raider officially dumps Chris for Crouchy, and there’s an unbelievable story involving someone legally named after the entire 1979 Liverpool team.

The lads also react to bizarre old-school footballer tweets, discuss marathon punishments for the Football League, rank Aussie icons in a “Down Under Vanarama,” and preview the FA Cup Final with the help of Chris’ wife Ria — who might actually be better at predictions than all three of them combined.

It’s listener mail at its absolute finest: ridiculous football chat, nostalgia, complete nonsense, and plenty of classic pod chaos.

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00:00 - Intro, makeup chat & Chris’ pink eye reveal

03:15 - Polyps, bllocks & why the lads do this to themselves

04:27 - Fans listening to the pod on the London Underground

05:12 - Shin pad injury update & the listener who got slashed

06:02 - Does SECOND place deserve an open-top bus parade?

07:18 - Playoff winners vs automatic promotion debate

08:50 - The Wealdstone Raider officially dumps Chris

10:22 - Will the Wealdstone Raider come on the podcast?

11:45 - Sponsored Segment with England

15:52 - Download the England app!

19:01 - Listener Mail officially begins

19:21 - The unbelievable football shirt sent from Vanuatu

20:48 - The lads decide to give the shirt away

21:24 - Aussie caravans & the “Down Under Vanarama”

25:31 - Steve Irwin, Alf Stewart & Toadfish in a Vanarama

26:51 - Sids loses it at “Beanpole, Fire Pbes and One Ball”

27:18 - Serious chat about checking yourself & men’s health

29:31 - A listener legally named after Liverpool’s 1979 team

30:43 - Charlie Otway’s insane full name explained

31:58 - Marathon punishment ideas for the Football League

34:58 - The funniest accidental footballer tweets ever

36:44 - “Games Gone” mega-rant begins

37:11 - Referees with trendy haircuts debate

37:29 - xG, “big chances” & football nerd culture

38:19 - Shirt-off celebrations & VAR frustrations

39:00 - Why clubs keep buying young foreign players

39:20 - Is football removing physical contact from the game?

40:23 - Players showing personality vs media backlash

42:49 - Football League table update & Ria’s prediction success

45:24 - FA Cup Final preview: Chelsea vs Manchester City

47:42 - Paddy Power’s Minister of Mischief returns

49:32 - Has Chris replaced the listeners with his wife?

50:53 - Ria gives her FA Cup predictions

52:28 - The lads react to Ria outperforming them

54:30 - Why the FA Cup Final morning feels special

57:00 - Predictions: Man United vs Forest & Newcastle vs West Ham

58:37 - Paddy’s Boost selections

01:01:18 - Outro

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EP. 402 | That Listener Mail Episode: “Open Top Bus For SECOND Place!” - Our Most HEATED Games Gone?

FROM THE VAULT: In this clip, Joe Cole joins the lads to reflect on the ruthless standards set by Jose Mourinho during Chelsea’s glory years, including the brutal lesson he learned after facing Ronaldinho and Barcelona at the Nou Camp.

Joe opens up on Mourinho’s obsession with tactical discipline, the fear factor inside the dressing room, and the savage man-management techniques that kept Chelsea’s squad on edge.

The former England international also shares hilarious stories from his first ever England call-up at just 18 years old, including meeting legends like David Beckham, Paul Scholes and Tony Adams, as well as witnessing Kevin Keegan resign after England’s defeat to Germany at the old Wembley. 

Elsewhere, Joe breaks down one of football’s most painful and underappreciated jobs — being the designated “charger” in the wall — and why taking a free-kick to the face was sometimes the easy option.

If you enjoyed this clip, you can catch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/jBJh3GjgFUE 

Chumbawamba

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CLASSIC CLIPS | The Night Ronaldinho Taught Joe Cole A Brutal Lesson & Mourinho’s RUTHLESS Chelsea

On this week’s 401st episode special of the Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids, and Chris celebrate hitting an unbelievable milestone… by completely losing control of the show.

First up is Portsmouth legend and cult hero Kit Man Kev, who delivers an all-time segment. From washing players’ kits for cash, to lifting sofas over balconies, to wild dressing room stories and boxing sessions with players — Kev gives a brutally honest take on how football has changed, why “the game’s gone,” and what modern players are missing.

Next in is Nortei Nortey, where the lads are immediately apologetic for a previous episode’s “funny name” antics… Nortei brings a different footballing perspective with stories from his career, connections to the lads, and a look into Dagenham & Redbridge’s recent takeover.

Then things take another left turn as Felix White (The Maccabees) joins — blending football, music, and podcasting worlds. There’s talk of FA Cup obsession, crossover culture, and even a cheeky callback to Crouchy previously slagging off his podcast… before Felix quite literally plays the episode out with a fantastic live musical moment.

No script, no structure — just three surprise guests, unbelievable stories, and a 401st episode special that proves sometimes the best episodes are the ones where nobody knows what’s coming next.

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00:00 - Intro & 401 episode milestone explained

03:00 - Reflecting on podcast origins & early days

04:00 - The “Peteroni” glass reveal (long pint glass)

05:00 - First pour attempt goes horribly wrong

06:30 - Cheers to 401!

07:30 - Classic podcast memories & catchphrases

08:30 - Story: Crouch getting recognised post-retirement

09:30 - Glass-making video & behind-the-scenes reaction

11:30 - Attempting to “split the P” 

13:00 - Format reveal: mystery guests with blindfolds

14:00 - Old VHS footage introduced

14:30 - Young Crouchy’s Chelsea interview clip reaction

15:30 - Ball boy footage & early career nostalgia

16:50 - Transition to first mystery guest

18:30 - Blindfold guessing begins

20:30 - Kev revealed: “heartbeat of Portsmouth”

23:00 - Early Crouch days: living alone & being looked after

24:30 - Sofa lifting through balcony story

26:00 - Kev’s backstory

30:30 - Stories about legendary players

32:30 - Dressing room fights & boxing stories

37:00 - “Game’s gone” discussion begins

38:30 - Modern football vs old-school mentality

40:00 - Smoking, culture & changes in football

41:30 - Tribute to Portsmouth fans & emotional goodbye

43:30 - Kev leaves & reaction from the lads

44:30 - Second guest teased

46:00 - Clues: football links, connections to hosts

48:00 - Identity slowly pieced together

49:00 - Nortei Nortey revealed

50:00 - Football journey & connections discussion

51:30 - Talking career paths & recent football experiences

53:00 - Banter about mutual links & teams

54:30 - Short but lively segment wraps up

55:30 - Third guest teased (non-football world hints)

56:00 - Clues: podcast, music, crossover with sport

57:45 - Big clue: FA Cup book reference

58:10 - Felix White revealed (The Maccabees)

01:05:00 - Felix White segment continues: football + music crossover chat

01:07:00 - Podcast banter & shared industry stories

01:08:30 - Felix reflects on football culture & storytelling

01:09:00 - Felix plays live music / plays the episode out 🎶

01:10:20 - Reactions to the performance & wrap-up with Felix

01:11:10 - Transition into Paddy Power segment

01:12:00 - “Wives Called” segment introduced

01:24:30 - Final laughs & wrapping the segment

01:28:11 - End of episode

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EP. 401 | That 401st Episode: The Most Chaotic Episode Yet, Mystery Guests & MAD Dressing Room Tales

FROM THE VAULT: In this clip, former Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale joined the lads to break down the evolving role of the modern goalkeeper and how the position has become more influential than ever. Ramsdale lifted the lid on his relationship with manager Mikel Arteta, explaining how he’s given responsibility to dictate play and make key decisions during build-up phases.

The conversation dives into the tactical details behind set pieces, including the increasingly popular “draft excluder” role, with Ramsdale offering a goalkeeper’s perspective on why it’s used, when it matters, and how it can impact the outcome of free kicks.

He also shares insight into communication within the squad, the intelligence of teammates like Martin Ødegaard, and the growing importance of goalkeepers in shaping a team’s overall strategy.

But most importantly… who was the most parched?

If you like this clip, you can catch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/b9ftLa8_nDU?si=ieykWFS-X11g78Sp

Chumbawamba

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CLASSIC CLIPS | Ramsdale On The SECRET Goalkeeper Tactics At Arsenal & The Most PARCHED For Arteta?

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids are joined by Premier League legend James Milner — and it’s every bit as honest, chaotic, and insightful as you’d expect. From breaking appearance records to being labelled “boring,” Milner opens up on the mentality that’s kept him at the top for over two decades.

He takes us right back to his Leeds debut at just 16, the brutal dressing room culture that shaped him, and the surreal transition from academy kid to first-team regular. The conversation dives deep into his time at Newcastle and Aston Villa, before lifting the lid on the madness at Manchester City — big egos, training ground bust-ups, and the relentless fight to stay in the team amid £30m signings every summer.

Milner also shares incredible insight into Liverpool’s transformation under Jürgen Klopp — from early disappointments to building a title-winning machine — revealing the intensity, leadership, and culture that powered one of the most dominant teams in Premier League history.

There’s also plenty of classic pod chaos: dressing room pranks, wild fines, and stories that perfectly sum up why Milner is one of football’s most respected pros. After Milner departs, the lads wrap things up with a Paddy Power segment and this week’s Chaos Card, making some very questionable “phone a friend” calls…

Chumbawamba

00:00 - Intro, chaos & podcast return

00:14 - Testicular cancer awareness message

00:48 - Giveaway winner & merch chat

02:26 - Milner joins the pod

03:00 - “Boring Milner” label explained

03:38 - Breaking the appearance record

05:16 - Dealing with attention & praise

06:44 - Avoiding the limelight

08:12 - Fitness, longevity & elite standards

10:03 - Dad’s influence & mentality

10:36 - Old-school Leeds dressing room culture

12:18 - Leadership & helping younger players

14:46 - Debut at 16 for Leeds

16:01 - First team training shock

00:17:37 - Premier League debut story

19:29 - Dressing room pranks & chaos

21:41 - Earning respect as a young player

24:15 - Aston Villa move & failed transfer

26:29 - Villa form & career progression

29:00 - Playing 7 positions in one game

30:56 - Man City move & title-winning journey

33:25 - Big egos, fights & training chaos

37:02 - Aguero title moment reaction

39:11 - Liverpool move explained

42:19 - First impressions of Liverpool

45:51 - Klopp’s arrival & ruthless standards

47:19 - Intensity of Klopp training

50:10 - Personal connection & leadership

1:05:00 - Listener messages & wrap up

1:18:46 - Milner leaves the podcast

1:20:30 - Post-interview debrief with the lads

1:25:10 - Paddy Power segment

1:30:15 - Chaos Card: Phone a Friend begins

1:35:40 - Celebrity calls chaos & wrap-up

1:38:50 - Outro

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EP. 400 | That James Milner Episode: Elite Mentality, Dressing Room Truths & RECORD-Breaking Career!

FROM THE VAULT: In this classic clip, former England international and Premier League striker Jermain Defoe joins the lads to break down the fine margins that define elite goal scorers. 

Widely regarded as one of the most natural finishers of his generation, Defoe reflects on his early days at West Ham, where he learned crucial lessons from club legend Ian Wright.

Defoe reveals the specific training ground drills that shaped his movement in the box, including a brutal but effective method Wright used to improve his timing and composure.

He explains why most young forwards make the same costly mistake—arriving too early—and how mastering movement and patience can dramatically increase goal-scoring chances.

The conversation also touches on modern strikers like Erling Haaland, the evolution of the game, and how Defoe began transitioning into coaching at Tottenham’s academy.

Since this episode was recorded, Defoe has taken the next step in his journey and is now the manager of Woking—making this a fascinating look back at the early ideas and influences shaping his approach to management today.

If you like this clip, you can catch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/YI4YecuoXP8 

Chumbawamba

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CLASSIC CLIPS | Jermain Defoe's SECRET Timing Tip To Build ELITE Finishers & Using it in Management

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids are joined by former Watford, Wrexham, Man Utd and England goalkeeper turned YouTube trailblazer Ben Foster — and it’s safe to say this one is packed with absolute chaos.

Fozzy lifts the lid on life inside some of football’s biggest dressing rooms, from the relentless intensity of Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United to the pressure of making one mistake at the very top level. He opens up about the moments that shaped his career, including refusing to play in an FA Cup final, getting battered 6–0… and somehow still finding a way to laugh about it.

We also dive deep into the story behind the GoPro — the idea that changed football content forever — including the backlash, dressing room reactions, and the fines he received from clubs for showing too much.

There’s also incredible insight into Wrexham’s rise under Ryan Reynolds & Rob Mac, including promotion celebrations, behind-the-scenes stories, and one of the most iconic penalty saves in recent football history.

Plus, we get into goalkeeper psychology, “parched” players, dressing room politics, and what really separates those who make it at the very top… from those who don’t.

And there’s this week’s Chaos Card, and a slightly chaotic solo finish from Crouchy himself to top it all off.

Chumbawamba

00:00 - Intro, holidays & random chat

02:15 - Crouchy’s old VHS tapes & ball boy story

04:30 - Fear of what’s recorded on old tapes

06:40 - Introducing Ben Foster

10:30 - Podcasting as a footballer & inspiration

13:30 - “Parched” players & dressing room stories

15:00 - England camps & squad dynamics

18:30 - Refusing to play in FA Cup final

20:30 - Kepa situation & goalkeeper decisions

21:30 - Origin of the GoPro idea

24:50 - Players reacting to the camera

25:50 - Hiding bad performances from YouTube

27:00 - Getting fined for GoPro content

28:30 - Social media evolution in football

29:30 - Retirement & Wrexham return

31:00 - Ryan Reynolds & Wrexham behind the scenes

32:30 - Vegas promotion party stories

33:30 - Iconic Notts County penalty save

34:30 - Penalty mind games explained

35:30 - Career highlights & cup final win

36:30 - Obafemi Martins madness

38:00 - Crazy football contracts & wages

39:30 - Man United move story

41:00 - First day at Man United & Sir Alex

42:30 - Training intensity at United

44:00 - Fear of making mistakes at top level

45:30 - Dressing room mentality & leadership

47:00 - Players who can’t handle pressure

48:30 - Big club mentality explained

50:00 - Confidence vs hiding on the pitch

56:00 - Career reflections & mindset

01:00:00 - Football culture changes over time

01:04:00 - Foster segment ends

01:06:00 - Absolute shambles of a remote record! 

01:08:30 - Chaos Card segment

01:12:30 - Connection issues & wrap-up

01:14:00 - Crouchy’s solo predictions

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EP. 399 | That Ben Foster Episode: GoPro Fines, Refusing a Final & Man United Pressure

FROM THE VAULT: In this clip, former Chelsea, Manchester City and England left-back Wayne Bridge joins the lads to reveal some of the most unbelievable stories from his career.

Bridge opens up on the horrific leg break that sidelined him, the superstitions he swore by, and the surreal moment Roman Abramovich flew him home on a private jet.

He also shares a chaotic behind-the-scenes story from his time at Man City, admitting he once drank the minibar dry the night before a game—only to be unexpectedly called into action.

From dressing room banter to fines, injuries, and wild off-pitch moments, this is a brutally honest look at life as a Premier League footballer.

If you like this clip, you can catch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/PhrF_CMIjUc?si=wMm1v8fvNz4iwrd8 

Chumbawamba

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CLASSIC CLIPS | Wayne Bridge - "I Was Subbed On Hungover!" Hilarious Party Stories & Abramovic's Jet

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