James Collins: Team Punch-ups, Crazy Dubai trips, and Marking Ronaldo

On this week’s episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids, and Chris sit down with former Welsh international and Premier League cult hero James Collins. Known for his no-nonsense defending, legendary commitment on the pitch, and wild off-the-field stories, ‘Ginge’ spills all on his career—from marking Luis Suárez at Anfield to the infamous Andy Carroll punch-up… The lads dive into what really went on in those chaotic West Ham dressing rooms, the outrageous team nights out, and why he once played a Premier League game with a steak strapped to his foot. Expect tales of Big Sam’s Dubai trips, brutal old-school training, and the unique team spirit that kept the Ginger Pele’s career going strong. Chumbawamba 00:00 – Intro 12:17 – That Euro 2016 Run & Marking Ronaldo 19:08 – Gareth Bale’s Elite Mentality 30:22 – The Best Dressing Room of His Career 42:31 – Harry Redknapp’s Simple But Genius Advice 46:45 – Dinner Turned Guinness Session 52:08 – The Return to West Ham 57:15 – Kicking Suarez for 90 Minutes 1:01:18 – Mid-Season Dubai Trips 1:14:18 – The Steak on the Foot Story 1:17:05 – Andy Carroll Punch-Up 1:22:35 – Legendary Team Bonding Trip Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFULBvlxNWW8cWsrV6fGrcw Follow 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_Stark Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/ For more Steve Sidwell Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14 #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast