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Sep 2022
53m 37s

That Manager's Office Episode

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About this episode

Peter Crouch takes you into the inner sanctum of a football club and reveals what really goes on in the manager’s office. You’ll hear about emotional times, the role of a gaffer's couch and discover what is meant by “the curly knuckle”. Chris and Dave analyse another of your Crouchfest ideas and Crouchy opens up about concerns he may be the father of a goalkeeper.


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