Peter Crouch admits he once came 'close' to signing for Newcastle United at a time when there were a 'couple of rumours' surrounding a prospective deal. The former England international enjoyed a nomadic career in the Premier League, most notably playing for Liverpool and Tottenham before finishing his career at Burnley in 2019.
Crouch also enjoyed a spell as an England regular, netting 22 times in 42 appearances for the Three Lions. Despite this admission over Newcastle's interest in a deal, the ex-striker never turned out in black-and-white although he did score an injury-time equaliser for Stoke City at St James' Park in February 2015.
The 42-year-old was full of praise for the Magpies' home ground and even hummed the tune of Blaydon Races in a review of stadiums on his self-named podcast. The infamous slant on the pitch itself, which often favours the hosts attacking the Gallowgate End in the second-half, also came under discussion.
