Martin Keown: Relegation, Redemption, and Unfinished Business | PART 2

That Peter Crouch Podcast

Tall or Nothing

Sports, Football

4.6 • 2.3K Ratings

🗓️ 20 November 2024

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

In this week’s episode of the Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids, and Chris sit down with Arsenal legend Martin Keown for the second part of an in-depth, nostalgic journey through his remarkable career. Martin reflects on the challenges and triumphs of his time at Aston Villa, Everton, and return to Arsenal, detailing the pivotal decisions that shaped his legacy. From training ground bust-ups and tactical evolutions to life under iconic managers like Graham Taylor and Arsène Wenger, no stone is left unturned.

The lads delve into the mentality needed to thrive at the top level, the complexities of dressing-room dynamics, and Keown’s hilarious anecdotes about his teammates. Expect insights into what makes a winning team, the sacrifices of elite competition, and a few jaw-dropping stories—like Martin’s boxing-inspired training sessions and covert rides home with his manager. Plus, a look at how nostalgia and rivalry shaped one of England’s most fascinating footballing eras.

Finally, the lads wrap up with some fan questions, a nostalgic nod to another football intro, and an attempt at a London Underground XI…

Enjoy part two of this insightful interview with Martin Keown!

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00:10 – Packing the bags

01:30 – Graham Taylor’s Villa

05:00 – Trusting the gaffer

09:30 – Boxing & back injuries

13:10 – Clashes with Everton legends

16:00 – Unfinished business

18:10 – Bergkamp’s dressing room banter

21:30 – Three Lions

24:10 – Jotting it all down

27:00 – London Underground XI.

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0:49.2	You've had a period away from Arsenal, right?
0:52.6	Aspenfieler, you know, Everton, teams that, did they make you stronger?
0:57.5	Did they have good experience?
0:58.8	Did it make you a better person and player having gone out to other clubs?
1:02.6	Wow, I went to Villa and immediately I got there.
1:06.5	Well, I mean, as soon as I made the decision, it was based on a financial decision.
1:11.2	Arsenal really offering me a $50 a week rise.
1:14.4	Suddenly, Aston Villa, a doubling my wages.
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