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

That Peter Crouch Podcast

Tall or Nothing

Sports, Football

4.6 • 2.3K Ratings

🗓️ 5 February 2025

⏱️ 86 minutes

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Summary

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.

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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

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1:17.3	Yeah, it's got to be Ginge. If you say James, I'm good. If you say James, I won't, I'd be miles away.
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