EP. 361 | Les Ferdinand: “You Must Have Two Strikers.” The Death Of Two Up Top - Part 2

Les Ferdinand is back — and this one goes everywhere.From the pressure of wearing the iconic number nine shirt to why modern football has drifted away from two-striker partnerships, Les doesn’t hold back. There’s a proper centre-forward masterclass in here — plus a full dissection of diving, simulation, and why shin pads have basically disappeared.Yes… we’re starting the campaign to Make Shin Pads Great Again.We also get stuck into the “blue card” debate, inverted wingers, why no one attacks crosses anymore, and whether football’s gone a bit too nice. Then it’s straight into predictions, the wife’s score calls, and one of the strangest deep dives into mobile phone providers you’ll ever hear on a football podcast.Part 2 delivers.If you love proper striker chat, nostalgia, and a bit of chaos — this one’s for you.Drop your score predictions below 👇00:00 – Beer in the Wrong Glass (Game’s Gone Already) 02:45 – “Memorabilia” vs Theft… Bus Stop Confessions 05:58 – Half-Term Chaos & Dad Life 07:34 – Ed Still: sniper’s dream09:45 – Les returns for part 211:45 – Dressing room standards & how far respect actually travels17:30 – Transition into deeper football chat before tactics debate23:45 – Build-up to striker system discussion31:12 – Why Football Needs Two Strikers Again 32:36 – Inverted Wingers & The Death of Crossing 33:25 – Shin Pads Are Getting Smaller?! 33:57 – “Make Shin Pads Great Again” 48:31 – The Pressure of Wearing the Number 9 Shirt 49:09 – Helicopters, Cup Finals & Big Moments 50:04 – Double-Strap Shin Pads Return 53:26 – Diving, Simulation & The “Blue Card” 54:22 – The “Have a Look at Yourself” Card 55:24 – Paddy Power Segment Begins 55:45 – Arsenal vs Chelsea Preview 1:08:16 – Listener Predictions & Service Provider Debate 1:15:05 – Giffgaff vs The Big Networks 1:17:26 – Final Premier League PredictionsThis 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/bestFollow 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_StarkInstagram - 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 for more information.