Liverpool icon, 44, walks out as mascot with kids for non-league soccer team

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Soccer legend Peter Crouch had a few laughs at non-league Farnham Town on Saturday, as he took on the role of mascot for the day.

The former England, Liverpool, and Tottenham striker, 44, is usually the one being led out by a young mascot, but this time the tables were turned.

The switch-up was a penalty for finishing last in his fantasy soccer league.

His co-hosts on the 'That Peter Crouch Podcast,' radio presenter Chris Stark and fellow retired pro Steve Sidwell, handed down the punishment.

Crouchy was given the "full mascot matchday experience" by Farnham bosses for the team's Southern League Premier Division South game against Sholing.

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Standing at 6-foot-7, Crouch participated in pre-match player meet and greets, was part of a half-time show, and dined with the other mascots

He even donned the full Farnham kit to blend in with the rest of the mascots.

Fans and players, accustomed to seeing young children living out their dreams as matchday mascots, were surprised to see Crouch at the Memorial Ground in Farnham.

The towering former striker was kept busy by those present, signing shirts and posing for selfies.

Crouch, who scored 106 Premier League goals in his career, even managed to fit in a group photo with all the other mascots before the match kicked off.

Fans were delighted by the antics, commending Crouch for wholeheartedly getting into character and expressing their thoughts across social platforms.

"Bloody brilliant," remarked one observer.

"What a top bloke," commented another.

"Love this!" chimed in a third.

Posting updates on social media, Crouch revealed his mascot's meal, which featured a Coke Zero, a packet of Haribo, and some Maryland biscuits.

Crouch spent three years at Liverpool under Rafael Benitez, scoring 42 goals in 134 games for the Reds

He helped Liverpool win the FA Cup and Community Shield in 2006, and he was also part of the team that reached the Champions League final in 2007, losing to AC Milan.