On today's episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Chris, and Steve are joined by the iconic Martin Keown, the legendary Arsenal defender and three-time Premier League winner. The conversation dives deep into Martin’s story-filled career, his experiences on the field, and the mentality that shaped his relentless playing style.  Known for his fierce competitiveness and discipline, Keown opens up about the influential figures who guided him and shares the values instilled in him at Arsenal. The episode covers unforgettable moments from his career, including rivalries with Manchester United, the intense training sessions with the likes of Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Patrick Vieira and Tony Adams, as well as his role in Arsenal’s transformation into an elite powerhouse. With candid anecdotes, humor, and Keown's no-nonsense approach, this episode is a must-listen for fans of football history, leadership insights, and the gritty tales behind some of the Premier League's greatest moments. Chumbawamba 0:00 Intro 3:29 Messages & three of the buggers! 12:53 Enter Martin Keown… 13:38 Early days as a Gunner 14:40 The Arsenal hierarchy 38:42 The Gunner’s “Pioneer Group” 40:13 The Battle of Old Trafford 40:41  That van Nistelrooy picture 41:22 The fierce Man United rivalry 42:24 The “siege” mentality 55:50 The red Pumas Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFULBvlxNWW8cWsrV6fGrcw Follow our Clips page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNBLB3xr3LyiyAkhZEtiAA  Information on Martin’s brand new book On The Edge: The official autobiography from celebrated Arsenal and England defender: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/461811/on-the-edge-by-keown-martin/9780241707821 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.