Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterPeter Crouch was known for his sense of humour during his playing days but even he didnt expect to become a comedy actor following retirement.Crouch scored an impressive 22 times in 42 games for England and also famously entertained fans with his robot goal celebration.After hanging up his boots in 2019, his light-hearted approach to life has led to him becoming the star of his own podcast, as well as an author.Latest Videos FromFourFourTwoWatch full video here: The weird world of Peter CrouchAs time has gone on, Crouch has also been approached to do regular acting in adverts for betting company Paddy Power, who similarly take a tongue-in-cheek approach to football. Its led to some unexpected moments for the former Liverpool striker.Just the other week, I was up in a hot air balloon, which was also designed like a pair of pants, in LA overlooking the California countryside my life is very strange, he chuckles as he talks to FFT. You may like Peter Crouch reveals extreme lengths Rafa Benitez went to in order to confuse spies Ive had Harry Redknapp, Big Sam and Alan Shearer reaching out to me Jermain Defoe on the A-list support hes had since taking charge at Woking Kasper Schmeichel reflects on his career and Leicester City title win following retirement I remember when I was 18 years old, trying to make my way in the game if youd said then that wed fast forward to being 45 and Id be over California countryside vineyards in a pair of pants at a World Cup, Id have told you you were mad.There are times where I look at myself and think How have I got myself in this situation? There was one where I was lying in a bath with just my underpants on, there were rose petals in the bath and they were filming me from above it was basically the scene from American Beauty, but with me in the bath. I was like How has this happened?!Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.But its all good fun, Ive found that being shy and retiring doesnt work, youve just got to go for it and embrace it.When Im working with Paddy Power, its exactly my kind of humour, its very similar to what I like I dont think we should take football too seriously. I think I'm alright at it too, so we work well together. I love every moment of it.Crouch has teamed up with Danny Dyer and Danny Murphy for Paddy Powers latest advert ahead of the start of the new Premier League season, entitled 'Why The Football Not?', which references some of the weirdest moments in football over the last few months. What to read next Scottish football club sporting director has had arguably the maddest career in history My Dad sold jewellery to Sol Campbell. Thats why I became an Arsenal fan Meet up-and-coming British comedian Alfie Dundas debuting at Edinburgh Fringe this year and is glad of Gabriel Champions League Final penalty miss "Whenever I said Unbelievable Jeff! theyd have to all down their whole pints" Chris Kamara on his legendary catchphrase and how it became part of university drinking culture There's a nod to Murphys long lost cat Bob, while Crouch recreates Southamptons infamous Spygate incident outside Middlesbroughs training ground.The Danny Murphy cat situation tickled the nation, and my part is alluding to Southampton and what happened there, Crouch explains.Im walking past the tree, and theres a lad who looks very, very similar to the guy that was actually spying.Its about the weird and wonderful things we love about football its what makes football magic. Im no different in the things that we try to capture with my podcast, and Paddy Power do it very well.Some ideas have even had to be shelved over his time working with the company, because they were simply too weird.There have been loads, Paddy Power come up with them on a regular basis! Crouch smiles. Certain things, you're like Can we get away with that?! because its very close to the bone. Sometimes the closer it is to the bone, the better it is, but its a difficult balance.I dont know what I can and cant say with regards to what they were trying to do, but some of the things theyve tried to do over the years have been outrageous!I feel very blessed to do what Im doing, it keeps me in the game and its good fun.There will be more from Crouch in FourFourTwo soon.TOPICSEnglandWorld CupChris FlanaganSocial Links NavigationSenior Staff WriterChris joined FourFourTwo in 2015 and has reported from more than 20 countries, in places as varied as Ivory Coast and the Arctic Circle. He's interviewed Pele, Zlatan and Santa Claus (it's a long story), as well as covering the World Cup, AFCON and the Clasico. He previously spent 10 years as a newspaper journalist, and completed the 92 in 2017.
