This just in and it’s gold.
Tottenham Hotspur and England footballer Peter Crouch has been named the funniest man in British sport, topping the poll of the best one liners and comedy football moments of all time.
The 6ft 7in Tottenham striker won top billing for a cheeky response to the question: “What would you be if you weren’t a footballer?”
The Spurs targetman replied: “A virgin.”
The study of 2,000 people was specially commissioned to mark the launch of Sky1 HD’s new fast paced comedy panel show, A League of their Own, hosted by Bafta-winning Gavin and Stacey star James Cordon.
A half cut Delia Smith waddled in to second place with her infamous “let’s be havin’ you!” half-time rallying call at Carrow Road.
Tottenham’s Aarron Lennon came third with his novelty eyebrows narrowly seeing off Darren Bent and his Tweeting beachball.
