EP. 395 | Ranking More “Game’s Gone” Moments - Chelsea’s Ref Huddle & Digital Match Programmes?!

MAR 25, 202653 MIN
That Peter Crouch Podcast

EP. 395 | Ranking More “Game’s Gone” Moments - Chelsea’s Ref Huddle & Digital Match Programmes?!

MAR 25, 202653 MIN

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<p>On this week’s episode of <em>That Peter Crouch Podcast</em>, Crouchy, Chris, and Sids dive headfirst into another chaotic round of your “Game’s Gone” submissions—and nothing is safe.</p><br><p>From Chelsea’s baffling centre-circle huddle (with the referee somehow stuck in the middle of it) to the death of printed matchday programmes, the lads dissect the modern game’s strangest trends with their usual mix of nostalgia and disbelief.</p><br><p>There’s outrage over “starter and finisher” terminology, confusion around American-style commentary creeping into football, and a proper debate on whether football is quietly losing its identity.</p><br><p>The boys also stumble into some all-time ridiculous footballer names, explore bizarre football simulator games, and question whether players today are a bit too… well moisturised.</p><br><p>Plus, Crouchy gears up for a Liverpool Legends return at Anfield—with big plans to bring back proper shin pads.</p><p>Packed with listener submissions, strong opinions, and plenty of laughs, this episode asks the big question once again: has the game <em>well and truly</em> gone?</p><br><p>Chumbawamba</p><br><p>00:00 - Podcast intro &amp; chaotic start</p><p>02:10 - The bespoke pint glass debate begins</p><p>04:12 - Glassblowing idea takes over</p><p>06:05 - Urban Dictionary football names chat</p><p>08:05 - “Have a look at yourself” card</p><p>09:05 - Chelsea’s centre-circle huddle controversy</p><p>11:00 - Referee standing in the huddle debate</p><p>12:45 - Why players might start disrupting it</p><p>14:05 - Worst footballer names ever</p><p>15:40 - American-style commentary in football</p><p>17:10 - “Power play” confusion story</p><p>18:40 - Season ticket pricing idea discussion</p><p>20:05 - Kick-off traditions disappearing</p><p>22:10 - Bizarre kick-off tactics breakdown</p><p>24:05 - VAR simulator game discovery</p><p>27:15 - Referee merch… who is buying it?!</p><p>30:20 - Souvenir ticket controversy</p><p>32:05 - Death of matchday programmes</p><p>34:10 - “Starters and finishers” debate</p><p>35:30 - Old-school defenders vs modern game</p><p>37:10 - Hair products &amp; “Lego helmet” players</p><p>38:40 - Face cream in football debate</p><p>40:05 - Game’s Gone leaderboard update</p><p>41:20 - Man City players at train station story</p><p>42:20 - Crouchy’s Liverpool Legends return</p><p>44:10 - Shin pads campaign returns</p><p>46:00 - International fixtures predictions</p><p>49:10 - Bet builder picks</p><p>51:00 - Wales vs Bosnia predictions</p><p>52:20 - Italy vs Northern Ireland predictions</p><p>53:15 - Outro &amp; next week teaser</p><br><p>For more Peter Crouch:&nbsp;</p><br><p>Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch&nbsp;</p><p>Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch&nbsp;</p><br><p>For more Chris Stark&nbsp;</p><br><p>Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_Stark</p><p>Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/</p><br><p>For more Steve Sidwell&nbsp;</p><br><p>Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell&nbsp;</p><p>Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14&nbsp;</p><br><p>#PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>