On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids sit down with Sir Gary Oldman – one of Britain’s greatest actors, an Oscar and BAFTA winner, and the man behind unforgettable roles in Dracula, Harry Potter, The Darkest Hour, and Slow Horses.

A lifelong Manchester United fan, Oldman opens up about his first experiences watching football in the 1960s, his friendship with Sir Alex Ferguson, and why he misses the old-school loyalty of players who stayed at clubs for decades.

He also dives deep into the craft of acting – from the grueling physical toll of roles like Churchill, to getting nicotine poisoning while filming, to his pride in movies like JFK. Along the way, Gary shares stories about recent knighthood, Oscar night nerves, fart gags on Slow Horses, and his admiration for George Best.

This one’s a proper crossover of football and film.

00:00:00 – Intro: Pete, Chris & Sids kick things off

00:01:12 – Sitting with Turkish fans & reminiscing at Anfield

00:03:29 – Debate over Ryder Cup crowds & respect in golf

00:05:03 – Golfers celebrating like Sunday league lads with beers

00:08:32 – Football tactics going “full circle”: long throws & direct play

00:10:23 – Newcastle heartbreak & Premier League predictions league

00:12:04 – Sunderland shoutout

00:13:09 – Gareth Southgate rumours & whether he’d suit Man United

00:18:11 – Big preview: Chelsea vs Liverpool

00:22:13 – Bournemouth vs Fulham preview & stadium expansion chat

00:32:24 – Score predictions: United vs Sunderland

00:32:45 – Introduction of special guest: Sir Gary Oldman

00:33:43 – The infamous farting scene in Slow Horses explained

00:39:01 – Oldman on The Firm & 1980s hooliganism

00:40:51 – Where Gary was when he found out about his knighthood

00:42:17 – Gary’s most proud film role

00:43:17 – Playing Churchill & winning the Oscar

00:53:02 – Gary’s football roots & becoming a Man United fan

00:55:22 – Nostalgia: Best, Charlton, Giggs, and loyalty in football

00:59:29 – The loss of “first eleven” continuity

01:02:01 – Sir Alex nearly cameoing in Slow Horses

01:03:30 – Critiquing Rooney & Giggs’ acting in adverts

01:05:01 – Which Oldman character could rescue Man United’s dressing room

01:07:46 – What’s next for Gary: more Slow Horses

Chumbawamba

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On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Peter Crouch, Chris Stark, and Steve Sidwell dive into the ins and outs of loan moves: the good, the bad, and the brutally honest. Drawing from personal experience, Sids opens up about being sent out on loan early in his career and how it shaped his future, while Crouchy shares the highs and harsh realities of being loaned to clubs to fight for game time. The lads also get into the unique pressure young players face, the role of managers during these periods, and how loan spells can make, or break, careers.

The lads dissect a big weekend of Premier League action, including Arsenal vs Man City and Liverpool vs Everton, while unpacking the bizarre booking of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall for taking a quick free kick and why sprinting around the back of the goal is a tactical masterpiece.

Fourth official respect, a genius Sunday League campaign featuring Sids himself, surprise matchday moments next to Joe Gomez, and a deeper dive into the wild plan to make Refs famous.

It's soup season. It's prediction season.

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On this week’s bonus episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Sids dive into a big batch of brilliant listener messages — from unfortunate road names and tall-teen fashion dilemmas, to the mystery behind why players get booked for taking their shirts off.

Alongside the laughs, the lads give their predictions and analysis on a huge weekend of Premier League fixtures, including Arsenal vs Man City, Liverpool vs Everton, and United vs Chelsea. Expect bold calls, heated debates, and some outrageous analogies…

Elsewhere, Sids reveals his chaotic Lime bike journey, gasps at a surprise message from NBA legend Steve Nash, and why Fulham handed him “the keys to the cottage.” There’s even soap star walk-ons and comparisons to Messi and Ronaldo, plus a cheeky free-agent chat which we’ve decided will be best left to a full episode with a current free-agent… stay tuned for that one.

Chumbawamba

00:00 – Crouchy’s Lime bike chaos on the way to City Airport

00:02:15 – Surprise shout-out from Steve Nash and Fulham Forever Fulham day

00:04:13 – Fulham vs Leeds horror show & Portsmouth-Southampton derby memories

00:05:37 – Chris at Doncaster races and Crouchy’s BBQ weekend

00:06:14 – Guest-free episode twist: talking free agents

00:12:18 – Tottenham’s MLS free agent training story

00:13:32 – The awkward reality of running contracts down

00:15:44 – Leaving Reading for Chelsea & Fulham negotiations

00:18:35 – The “romantic” idea of finishing your career at a smaller club

00:20:33 – Mental battles of training alone while waiting for a call

00:24:53 – Prediction league update & hilarious “tight as a raccoon’s nutsack” moment

00:29:14 – Crouchy on Ted Lasso cameos & behind-the-scenes chaos

00:34:47 – “Mike Bassett” meltdown comparisons in football management

00:41:22 – Salah shirt-off celebration predictions

00:49:16 – The debate on shirt-off bookings being about sponsors vs football

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