 Peter Crouch said: 'I've always dreamed of releasing my own album – so what better time than during a World Cup at Christmas? 'We've taken the best terrace chants, and sprinkled a bit of festive magic on them. 'The whole team put in a big shift and I'm really happy with the teamwork, dedication, and the finished product. 'With Paddy Power's bank roll and the people's support, we hope a Christmas number one album is coming home – at the very least.' All profits from the album will help fund Stonewall's work to combat LGBTQ+ oppression in Qatar and across the world. Robbie de Santos, from Stonewall, said; 'With LGBTQ+ people criminalised in 70 countries around the world, including Qatar, we're so grateful for the support of Pad){kind=link}
The fan favourite chants have been given a classical twist – and include ‘We Love You England’, and ‘Who Ate All The Pies’
With the World Cup wrapping up just days before Christmas, an unlikely duo are hoping to top the festive charts this year â as football legend Peter Crouch teams up with opera star Paul Potts to release a Christmas album.
The former England star will be making his conductorial debut on the eight-track charity album â which gives popular football terrace chants a classical twist.
The well-known fan songs featured on the album will include “Enger-land, Enger-land, Enger-land”, “We Love You England”, and “V.A.R, My Lord, V.A.R”.
The concept album, titled “Crouchy Conducts The Classics”, has been created in partnership with bookmaker Paddy Power â which has even launched a record label to support the new release.