Peter Crouch Opens Up About His Dark Times & Crying Himself To Sleep

Peter Crouch Opens Up About His Dark Times & Crying Himself To Sleep | E196

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Peter Crouch is a legend both on and off the football pitch. Capped 42 times for England, he is one of the few players to have scored 100 or more Premier League goals. Since retirement he has further cemented his role as a cheeky national treasure with his role as a football pundit and host of That Peter Crouch Podcast.
Topic:
0:00 Intro
02:01 Early years
03:28 Learning that you were different
14:13 Your parents
19:31 Why did certain people make and it and others didn’t
22:38 The pressure of being a high level football player
25:04 Dealing with fan booing you
32:12 Turning to drink
33:18 6 clubs before the age of 25
43:18 Players not enjoying themselves
49:27 What do you think of Liverpool now?
52:16 What made a really good manager
53:22 What made a bad manager
54:28 The best manager you played for
01:02:49 Your thoughts on Ronaldo
01:04:22 Keeping respect as a manager
01:12:49 The end of your football career
01:20:41 Balance
01:23:30 Your podcast
01:33:09 Your mental health
01:35:29 Crouch fest
01:37:20 Your goal now
01:43:51 The last guests question
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@TheDiaryOfACEO Жыл бұрын

If you enjoyed this conversation, please do me a little favour and hit the subscribe button - we’ve got so many amazing conversations I’m looking forward to sharing with you ❤ (thank you!) x Steven

@SteelBonsai Жыл бұрын

I love Crouch what a genuine nice guy and a baller! Massively underrated imo mate I've been a fan of his podcast also from day one and listen to them regularly now always has me in bits if he wasn't a footballer he could of definitely been a comedian 😀👍🏻

@Jpm-uh2vw Жыл бұрын

@@SteelBonsai even as an Arsenal fan I can appreciate this man is one of the most genuine souls in football. Hilarious as well 😂

@SteelBonsai Жыл бұрын

@@Jpm-uh2vw Im a Coventry fan ... unfortunately lol but i love footy in general me best mate is an Arsenal Fan and i remember going to watch Arsenal play Villa and also we went on a tour of highbury before it was taken down you guys had a lovely ground just a shame like all old grounds Covs included they were falling apart lol, yeah totally agree Crouchy is a legend ⚽️👌🏻👍🏻

@Superteastain Жыл бұрын

Don't swear. If the guest swears so be it but you shouldn't swear. You've got a broad audience.

@SteelBonsai Жыл бұрын

@@Superteastain Get a grip its called being real and not portraying something your not if your offended by a swear word or swearing in genral one get a grip its the real world S#$T happens and two if you don't like it dont watch/listen 🤷‍♂️

@Chizzy01 Жыл бұрын

Doesn't matter who you support, you can't help but love Crouchy. Such a nice happy relatable kind of guy

@robertdore9592 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely no side to that man at all..

@robertwoodworth7819 Жыл бұрын

So true. Well said Chris.

@alphaoneil5197 Жыл бұрын

Except if you are from Trinidad and Tobago

@olliehussey64 Жыл бұрын

Doesn't matter who you support because he's probably played for your club

@bigbernie7260 Жыл бұрын

Relatable if you like going out with brasses he even married one that's how much he loves them.

@strongboy7289 7 ай бұрын

As a Liverpool fan I have a special place in my heart for Crouchy. You could always see he was keen to get the team over the line and when the goals came they just got better and better but the effort was always there. Wished him well when he left and he always gave his all.

@relocatetoItaly Жыл бұрын

I've always found Peter Crouch to be a very decent person and with integrity and humility a rarity in the football world of today. He's also naturally funny.

@harrietthomas4032 Жыл бұрын

Thanks to his family and Clancy! :)

@stevens9835 11 ай бұрын

What a nice comment about the English Cult Hero

@BillyWells91 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this guy. Loved him as a footballer, still love him when he’s on the telly. Wish more footballers were this genuine

@gazoakleychef Жыл бұрын

What a brilliant person Crouchy is! Great interview

@matthewdoyle3877 9 ай бұрын

under rated player also

@scottsaunders-singer5112 Жыл бұрын

I met Peter Crouch, years ago and what a genuine and fantastic person he is. Wears his heart on his sleeve and very funny. He indirectly inspired me to be a girl's football coach and give back to the community.

@mmesomalisa 9 ай бұрын

How are you doing

@asw16177 Жыл бұрын

Peter is only 6 months younger than me and I'm a life long Liverpool fan.... I was lucky enough to see him play at anfield on a few occasions, I remember the love in the crowd for the guy. He's big, he's red, his feet stick out of bed. We loved you then Peter, nothing has changed now. YNWA.

@iRRichiee Жыл бұрын

Met Crouch in Dublin back when he was a young lad at Villa with Milner and Barry etc. Lad was an absolute gent.....exactly as friendly and decent as you see on cameras.

@MarkBriers369 Жыл бұрын

Who says you can’t be successful on social media these days without presenting a manufactured product and persona, just to be liked. One thing I like about you Stephen, is that you really resonate a genuine empathy with your guests. You also listen and give them the time to reply. That came through with Peter, who’s just a good bloke who comes across as though he’s chatting in his lounge at home. His secret is he’s just being real, without trying to do or say anything contrived to get more interest. Great interview, great guest and a thoroughly enjoyable couple of hours listening.

@sugarsnap1578 Жыл бұрын

Peter is an exceptional man what a credit he is for the uk .

@robster7012 Жыл бұрын

Lovely bloke, so down to earth. Refreshing to see. Nice one Peter 👏

@NaFukaKodCuka Жыл бұрын

This one really surprised me. I love Crouchy, but this podcast made me love and respect him even more!

@TheDiaryOfACEO Жыл бұрын

Same!

@SteelBonsai Жыл бұрын

Agreed 😀💙

@Milne85 Жыл бұрын

Well said mate

@stephenclarke2083 9 ай бұрын

One of the most underated players of my time, this guys humility and genuine morality is a breath of fresh air, Top Man .

@tezskii4276 Жыл бұрын

Don't think I've seen Steve laugh so much on a podcast, rfreshing story to hear, Crouch is obviously a positive person, who makes evryone else around them feel better too! Enjoyed this convo!

@bhiveliveglobal Жыл бұрын

Peter Crouch, he just brings a smile to my face and a happiness to my day because he always comes across as genuine. What more do you want? TY

@socialmails5421 Жыл бұрын

Where's the part about the headline??? His Dark Times & Crying Himself To Sleep

@dmayres 11 ай бұрын

Despite the relegation, I have great memories of Crouch at Saints, he nearly single-handedly kept us up. He always interviews so well, a credit to the game.

@petalnoir 7 ай бұрын

crouch has one of those laughs that light up his whole face and auroa, i hope it doesn't come accross as strange but it's such a heart warming thing to see. I wish him nothing but the best in his future endeavours

@JamesDooney 8 ай бұрын

Being 6'2 at age 12 myself, I feel that Peter very much tells parts of my story also.

@Monke_boi13 5 ай бұрын

@JamesDooney Embrace it bro and get used to it because alot of people will be intimidated by you because being tall is associated with being strong and masculine when reality height is out of our control

@nonsense1140 Жыл бұрын

This is one of my favourite KZfaq channels ever.

@adminteam5878 Жыл бұрын

I used to watch crouchy warming up before every stoke game. Always had a smile on his face. A genuine humble top bloke

@live4lovetv737 Жыл бұрын

This is my all time favorite football interview, he breaks the mold of footballers having very little of interest to say..

@sookie.smooth Жыл бұрын

I agree so much I was wondering if he got the questions ahead of time. Very engaging.

@seemourbutts6679 Жыл бұрын

Check out the long 2 part Malcolm Christie interview I can’t remember what channel it’s on but it’s so good man

@the_even_toed_ungulate. 9 ай бұрын

@@seemourbutts6679under the cosh

@iliketofart2945 7 ай бұрын

Schlomo

@Userpk7193 Жыл бұрын

you’re such a talented interviewer Steven and so lovely to you both having a laugh together, made it feel really authentic!

@Gregg4886 Жыл бұрын

Legend. On the pitch and now showing the same class off it. ❤

@socialmails5421 Жыл бұрын

Where's the part about the headline??? His Dark Times & Crying Himself To Sleep

@XxDEDEYExX Жыл бұрын

i bumped into Peter Crouch on a Virgin train from Birmingham to London a few years ago. brilliant guy.

@StephShuttleworth Жыл бұрын

I’ve lived in France for 20 years, so discover some of these guests as not following British culture too closely… some real treasures, some amazingly inspiring guests, many many life lessons! … loved this one, what a great, authentic, grounded guy! ❤

@pjmonglover6207 Жыл бұрын

Would you say that to any African about their culture

@StephShuttleworth Жыл бұрын

@@pjmonglover6207 ??

@tyronelorenzovalentio3414 3 ай бұрын

@@StephShuttleworthanswer u cant

@andymcnab2.0 8 ай бұрын

He's got a beautiful family and a will to win over all outcomes. He's a good guy 100%

@SarahChollerton 7 ай бұрын

Well said 👍

@shanebhoy1888 Жыл бұрын

Crouchy is one of my favorite players of all time, and I never supported a club he played for. Great interview

@darrentaylordigital Жыл бұрын

Great podcast! You bring out an honesty in your guests that I rarely see reflected in other interviews.

@mymzansi_rsa Жыл бұрын

I loved watching peter crouch as a kid around the mid 2000s. The headers were legendary!

@nordstrandmusicinternation9518 Жыл бұрын

Don’t forget the over head kicks from the big man !

@michaeljackson8857 Жыл бұрын

Such a likeable person who when feeling there worse can still lift others up. That is such an attribute to have in this life. Hoping he always has someone by his side who understands, loves and supports him

@joshooter3913 Жыл бұрын

I adore Peter crouch.. seems so down to earth and humble.. he has a great sense of humour .. love his and abbey's podcast ❤

@thomaslangley1571 9 ай бұрын

Crouchy. You're a legend mate. Theres nothing more to it.

@darrenferguson7525 Жыл бұрын

I love the details put into preparation for this podcast. Even down to crouches chair being slightly taller. What an example of how to create the perfect podcast. Well done sir

@errolrowe7823 Жыл бұрын

One of life good guys.....such a great guy 🙏

@TheDiaryOfACEO Жыл бұрын

A top top bloke

@stuartmorris6299 Жыл бұрын

@@TheDiaryOfACEO is that a height joke? Sorry I'm out.

@shanetaaffe3641 9 ай бұрын

Peter Crouch to me is one of few footballers who played in the opposite team that you could help but love and respect..always did and i always will. Always was himself and ive have noting but totall respect foe the man...

@SpiceScholar Жыл бұрын

What a surprising gem of a conversation... Just a really lovely vibe. Got a good couple laughs in especially towards the end. Well done! Great interview and really quite heart-warming and kind. I'm not even in to football, but this makes me want to go and watch a couple games now!

@IbrarRaja Жыл бұрын

Epic! Looking forward to listening to this. Thanks as usual Steven! Have ordered The Diary as well and can’t wait to receive it.

@MrMallum Жыл бұрын

Love Crouch!!! He has the right attitude (in my humble opinion) towards Football and life. I'm a Gooner but you have to recognise class! Saw him a few times at the Emirates and he could really play! not just a long ball target. God bless

@n7xyy Жыл бұрын

What an absolute legend.

@joannayeung3705 Жыл бұрын

Love this Peter, you are so joyful to listen to. This is what is all about. Do what you enjoy until it is not anymore. Don't push for things that it is not you. Be kind, be joyous, be purposeful. Amazing that you have a good work ethics. Live fearlessly, nothing matters, family and friends' good health are the most important. Human connections and helping others. Having each other and not being alone. You are such gentle giant. I love you for that Peter. Thank you for the interview Stephen.

@gerardmeade8666 Жыл бұрын

I have watched a few episodes of your podcast and they are absolutely awesome! Well done , mate!

@paulleigh5351 Жыл бұрын

You’re the best interviewer there is. Best research equals best questions. Equals best interviews. Fantastic work

@robertsayers6864 Жыл бұрын

Brilliantly done , open and honest from both ends. I noticed that Crouch pulled you out of your usual structured self and you appeared more at ease and far more open. 👍👏

@peartreeproductions77 Жыл бұрын

What a listen, nothing but respect and admiration for this man, he's humble grounded and I think a great role model 👏

@johncox5939 9 ай бұрын

Scored one of the best 3 goals on match of the day ever in my book , lovely lad !

@monicateeling810 Жыл бұрын

What an absolute gent. What a professional. A role model and so humble. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@DW51380 Жыл бұрын

as a lanky bastard meself always loved crouchy, showing his character and honesty outside of football has built on his legacy. Not many make it into the prem as he said and that goal at Stoke will always be one of the best I’ve ever seen along with cisse’s. might not have the best record or be the best. but he’s still iconic and one of the characters in the history of the prem

@connorbennett5516 Жыл бұрын

Started watching this at midnight, it’s 2am😂. What a nice, genuine bloke Crouchy is. I look forward to the next one Steven!

@grajammellor660 Жыл бұрын

I've downloaded it because it's 2.35 am atm and i need to sleep haha

@mickfitz76 Жыл бұрын

He is a champion. God Bless Peter.

@HPlanty22 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely brilliant conversation, thanks so much to both of you

@kman8700 4 ай бұрын

Probably the best podcast I’ve ever listened to.

@turkeysnest5402 Жыл бұрын

Peter Crouch I salute you good sir 🤝

@walktheearthchannel Жыл бұрын

He's a nice lad. He is very genuine. I really enjoyed this conversation

@Watching24-7 Жыл бұрын

I've just watched the Gary Neville interview, now watching this. Fantastic channel!!! Thanks for bringing this kind of content to us. I've now subscribed and looking forward to the future content and enjoying the rest of your previous content. Thanks again, keep up the good work.

@nohmanahmed4463 Жыл бұрын

This is 1 of the best shows on utube

@user-nt9nd7xm5f Жыл бұрын

Crouchy the legend that is. Such a top bloke funny and entertaining

@originalindiechick7999 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant podcast! I’ve shared it with friends who will also enjoy it. Peter is so likeable.

@nicolamatthews2993 Жыл бұрын

Me too 👍 I share a lot of steve's reels, podcasts as well as other people's Mel Robbins, Lewis Howes, Dr Ramini is quite interesting too 👍

@chr1s2211 Жыл бұрын

Great player and deserves everything he’s got from his career. Loving these interviews 👍

@hebehall Жыл бұрын

Wonderful interview. Enjoyed every second.

@DeusNyika Жыл бұрын

I always admired Crouch, the footballer. After watching this, I love Crouch the man 🙌🏿

@garybaker4722 9 ай бұрын

What a brilliant guest!!!Crouchy absolutely brilliant!

@SurferWilly Жыл бұрын

I have seen many footballer interviews and Crouch as a player might not even be in my top 50 of alltimes but I can say that this might be the best interview Ive seen with a footballer. Kudos, you just won a subscriber I'm happy that Crouch got a career football as he always seemed like a likeable guy.

@randomjet Жыл бұрын

Met crouchy so many times in his younger days…. Lovely lovely lovely humble and polite man

@PompeyGamesRoom Жыл бұрын

Amazing episode as always bud, thankyou for creating this episode 🙂

@SimSoFast 7 ай бұрын

David from Edinburgh here, never been a football fan growing up, obviously knew who the top guys were like Peter, Ronaldo, Ginola and guys like that were but i always remember after the world cup beimg at Alton Towers and strangely enough a group of middle aged men came up to me who for so.e reason mistaken me for Peter aggressively pushed me around and one of them spat in my face!!! After that done a bit of researched and was absolutely flabergasted on how this kind hearted honest hard working gentleman has been treated in the public eye, this is by far one of the best podcasts ive ever watched and Peter if you read this mate, from a non football fan your an absolute LEGEND!! ❤

@cat_tastic2311 Жыл бұрын

I’m so impressed by the variety of your guests and depth of conversations! Thank you 🙏 I’d love to see you have a discussion with Christopher Ryan - podcaster & author of Sex at Dawn, Nicole LePera - The Holistic Psychologist and Esther Perel - relationship counsellor.

@constructenglish1 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I would love to see EsterPerel on, you guys would have such a wonderful conversation

@finnhatherell7416 Жыл бұрын

Best interview to date

@foodfordudes Жыл бұрын

What a great guy So magnanimous Grounded Good for you Peter

@steventaylor201 5 ай бұрын

Honestly I would love a weekly version of these, massive inspiration to me atm with a lot of my design work and just general training! 🤝

@laragrace11 Жыл бұрын

the reason i ADORE this podcast is that it gives us a deeper, more meaningful look into "celebrities" that we think we know, but we actually don't know a lot of their stories and it's so interesting to hear. i love getting to know all the little insights. amazing podcast!!! ❤❤❤

@riboid Жыл бұрын

Yes, everyone thinks because they have a few quid, then that money mitigates any issues in life - which is utter BS.

@michaeljackson8857 Жыл бұрын

It makes us all look back and realise that we are all normal. It's OK to have weird thoughts qnd feelings. Life a great joy when the going is good but it's when life is hard amd we are humbled that we truly realise what why and how to become better x

@georgisaksson7500 Жыл бұрын

ty very much for all the great content you make :) keep up the good work

@BWFCLVAREY Жыл бұрын

To my shame, I remember joining in with the freak chant as an 11 year old at a football match. It took me years to actually think about how nasty it was. As crouchy said, it feels completely normal in that environment and footballers seem untouchable. I do feel bad for joining in regardless. Sorry for my part in that.

@theinngu5560 Жыл бұрын

Hats off to you for admitting it …..we all make mistakes and being honest about it takes guts.

@JimiBegbaaji Жыл бұрын

@@theinngu5560 Yup! Hats off!

@KurtVandeweerdt Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that. Hope Crouchy’s mom and/or familie reads it

@BWFCLVAREY Жыл бұрын

@@CidersAndReligiousCrusades wasn’t really a chant tbh just every shouted “Freak” for as long as he had hold of the ball

@NarcissistsPatient9752 Жыл бұрын

ChumpChamp. 👍.

@macrovigilance Жыл бұрын

Top guy. Always brought a unique dynamic to the teams he played for. A great career, solid stats and scored some spectacular goals!

@robinwallace1399 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant conversation cheers

@simondaly7926 Жыл бұрын

I've always said about crouchy what a brilliant player he was he held the ball up well and hardly gave it away not to mention some of the spectacular goals he scored such a genuine guy thumb's up Peter 👌💪💪💪💪

@gumusluk05 Жыл бұрын

Love this podcast 🤍💚

@chrislj2005 Жыл бұрын

Subscribed. Thanks for a great interview. Have always loved Crouchie, I didn't know all this, brave, brave man. For me, a Spurs legend.

@tommydowling9 9 ай бұрын

Bloody love this man..

@keithskelton5596 Жыл бұрын

Great story Well done Peter Crouch ✌🏼 Admiration for opening up Now I Understand why my son thinks you are a legend ✌🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@lisalisala117 8 ай бұрын

Such a lovely guy

@rossgillcreative Жыл бұрын

Loved this podcast. Peter seems like a really down to earth guy. As a Pompey fan and season ticket holder who lives about 3min walk from Fratton park, I can only hope we get back to the days of having players of this calibre and moral fibre. I also had the privilege of getting to work with Stephen producing some content with his partnership with Vodafone, and I can vouch that he is also a very down to earth and approachable guy.

@user-py6lg2ll4v 7 ай бұрын

Great interview!

@Midnight-SpecialM2M31 Жыл бұрын

I genuinely can't stand to hear Crouchy put himself down saying he's no where near as good as the Lampards And Gerrards of the world. He GENEUINLEY is a truly unique player and its not because of his height he was a unique ball playing striker. Huge respect to an idol Of mine

@encorefootball 11 ай бұрын

Crouch, Heskey, Beckham, Ashley Cole & Hargreaves were far more effective for England than Gerrard & Lampard ever were. Gerrard & Lampard's passing and ability to dictate possession was below average, so they needed Beckham & Ashley Cole to cross the ball and Heskey or Crouch as a focal point. At club level, they needed Drogba, Anelka, Xabi Alonso, Benayoun & Kuyt to do a lot of their dirty work

@EMINEM4973 6 ай бұрын

Peter has done so well for himself, and he deserves it. A top bloke.

@markhooper4532 Жыл бұрын

Winnie Wallace...What a smashing fella you are Pete.. Don't change one little bit about yourself. Laughter is such a wonderful thing and you use it in abundance.

@sleeplessinstockwell Жыл бұрын

AMAZING GUEST - THANKYOU

@Steve-1978 Жыл бұрын

Love Crouchy. Honest & humble!

@pjmonglover6207 Жыл бұрын

Bit gay

@jamiesmith3211 9 ай бұрын

Why would you be upset at being tall , do you know how awful it is to be a short man ? Love you Mr Crouch

@PBazBarrett Жыл бұрын

Very talented footballer for sure, never seen a genuine super sub for England since. Great bloke.. Thanks for sharing another great podcast, once again..

@cryptogold8753 Жыл бұрын

Legend. Well done Crouchy.

@coachkitson2998 8 ай бұрын

Enjoyed this relate and emphasise ❤️🙏🏾 great show needed

@boshebosh9269 Жыл бұрын

Interesting hearing Crouchy talking about his Liverpool spell. I think of him doing really well at Liverpool and proving doubters wrong. Interesting how he sees things.

@manjitkaur4614 Жыл бұрын

Liked before I’ve listened! It’s going to be fabulous 😂 standard!

@jiltedjohn642 Жыл бұрын

Hello Peter ,I'm an Arsenal supporter , just watched this podcast , good luck to you and your family , lovely man 👍

@stephen129 Жыл бұрын

Great interview. Thanks.

@LaurenMaria89 Жыл бұрын

Loved this episode... what a great guy!

@catherinenewman6516 Жыл бұрын

Did the host in the black t shirt saycthatchecisxblack? Really?

@MrPaulc222 10 ай бұрын

I saw him play when he was with Stoke: he came to Crawley for an FA Cup game. Up went the chant, "If Crouch can play for England so can I..." All banter of course as I respect the guy. His answer? He damn well scored :)

@rebeccagidney6751 Жыл бұрын

What à guy.. Genuine lovely person, I will be giving his own podcast a try.

@theinngu5560 Жыл бұрын

So glad that PC has come through all the difficulties…when others are rude and abusive it reflects on them ..they are deeply unhappy and are unaware that what goes round goes around….abuse another and sooner or later it will come back to you and greatly multiplied. I support Everton but have been really disgusted by some of the fans abuse to players and in particular to Rafa, especially the last season …no need for any of this..ever. Brilliant video ..thanks so much to both of you. I hope this could be shown in schools or even a film made out of it so it makes people more aware of the harm they do and following the crowd or whatever the reason for being abusive is very weak.