The former England player appeared on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show on Saturday night
Michael McIntyre’s Big Show returned on Saturday night (Image: BBC)
Michael McIntyre’s Big Show took an emotional turn on Saturday night, leaving a famous footballer fighting back tears.
The beloved family series returned on February 21 with famous faces, including Peter Crouch and Abbey Clancy, who took on the Remember Me segment. The couple was tasked with identifying people from their past whom they haven’t seen in years.
Everyone from their wedding singer to Peter’s childhood crush made an appearance. But it was the former England footballer’s first professional coach, Barry Quinn, who left him utterly stunned.
Upon hearing Barry’s voice, Peter immediately became emotional, and Abbey quickly noticed, pointing out, “He’s crying.”
Although the sports star didn’t break down into tears, the surprise left him teary-eyed.
Speaking of his close bond with the coach, he said, “I’ll never forget him. When I was a kid, I genuinely believed that my technique came from the grounding I had with Barry Quinn.”
The duo knew each other when Peter was finding his feet in the sport at around 10 years old.
The footballer went on to add: “I just think at that time, at that age, it’s such a time for you to develop. I was so lucky to have a coach like Barry, who I felt got me to the next level, really. And I know that grounding was what shaped the player I became.”
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Barry also opened up about their relationship, praising the striker: “He had a fantastic attitude.
“He had natural talent but always wanted to progress, always wanted to get better. Worked harder than everybody else and had great family support. So he was an absolute coach’s dream.”
The 45-year-old striker played for the likes of Liverpool, Stoke City, Tottenham Hotspur, and Burnley throughout his impressive career.
Michael McIntyre’s Big Show is available to stream on BBC iPlayer
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