A podcast and video show with Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope that challenges news, views and hot topics in the world of current affairs, football and sport in a no-nonsense manner.We react to newspapers, magazines, online media and social media. It's a laugh, good fun and includes lighter features. We don't take things too seriously, but sometimes serious points are made.We involve our audience, interact with watchers and listeners, and include letters, emails and live comments wherever possib ...
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David Coote Calamity and Liverpool go 5 points clear | Episode 93
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As word spreads that David Coote has shot himself in both feet and caused chaos in the world of Premier League referees, Paul Cope and Gareth Roberts discuss the fall out as well as Liverpool’s most recent wins against Aston Villa and Bayer Leverkusen. You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either: 1. By subscribing to o…
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Liverpool 2 Brighton 1: Reds Roar Rocks Rivals | Episode 92
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After The Reds were roared to the top of the league by an Anfield crowd that cranked up the decibels, Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope talk about all things Liverpool v Brighton and beyond in the latest free episode of The Late Challenge. You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either: 1. By subscribing to our Patreon show fo…
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Arsenal Injuries, Trent to Leave & Ten Hag Sacked | Episode 91
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As Arsenal somehow manage to scrape a draw with Liverpool with their entire first team squad injured, Paul Cope and Gareth Roberts discuss the game, the reality of the injury situation and where it leaves both teams. They also chat about whether it's clear now that Trent Alexander-Arnold will be leaving, and the sad news that Erik Ten Hag has been …
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Time to show Curtis some love? | Episode 90
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The Reds are top of the league and The Reds have swatted aside the threat of Chelsea thanks in no small part to the endeavour of Curtis Jones. So why are so many people weirdos about the homegrown midfielder? This and more with Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope on the latest free episode of The Late Challenge. You can support us financially to keep the …
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Red Bull Gets Klopp, What's Next for LFC & More | Episode 89
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As Jurgen Klopp confirms his next job, Paul Cope and Mo Stewart discuss whether it's a good move and why some people are upset, as well as chatting about LFC's upcoming fixtures, a mad Ronaldo stat and more. You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either: 1. By subscribing to our Patreon show for as little as £1 per week.…
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HAS ANGRY ARNE HAD AN EASY RIDE? | Episode 88
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Top of the league Liverpool go into the international break on the back of ANOTHER win - but has Arne Slot had an easy ride? We talk about this and more in the latest FREE Late Challenge. You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either: 1. By subscribing to our Patreon show for as little as £1 per week. Just click this lin…
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Liverpool Go Top of the League, Laughing at United and More | Episode 87
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As Liverpool go back to the top of the Premier League, Paul Cope and Gareth Roberts discuss the weekend's events, including a chat about whether Alisson Becker should ever shave, while starting a campaign for Man United to give their manager more time. You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either: 1. By subscribing to o…
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Can Liverpool WIN The Premier League? | Episode 86
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After yesterday's Man City v Arsenal game was treated like some kind of Premier League title play-off by some (even though it's September), we ask, what about The Mighty Reds? After all, The Reds "only" finished nine points off the pace last season.... We also look at Liverpool's recovery from the shock 1-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest - a week…
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A Liverpool Defeat, Atmosphere Debates and Stars in their Eyes | Episode 85
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As Arne Slot loses his first game as LFC manager, Paul Cope & Gareth Roberts discuss what went wrong and whether the atmosphere at Anfield has lost its spark, as well as getting lost in the usual randomness of life. You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either: 1. By subscribing to our Patreon show for as little as £1 p…
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International break: Snakes, waffle and trolls | Episode 84
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Bloody hell, Barb - international football already? We talk about the break, the football, the madness in the media and the latest in the world of Liverpool FC. And anything else we fancy, as ever. You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either: 1. By subscribing to our Patreon show for as little as £1 per week. Just clic…
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Liverpool Win at Old Trafford, Champions League Dreams and More | Episode 83
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The lads discuss Liverpool's impressive win at Old Trafford, a look back at how the season has started, the mad new Champions League format and draw, and the usual mix of randomness in between. You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either: 1. By subscribing to our Patreon show for as little as £1 per week. Just click th…
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Liverpool: Slott, Brentford, Transfers & FSG | Episode 82
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Liverpool made it two wins out of two with a comfortable 2-0 win over Brentford at Anfield. So what did we make of it, what does it mean and what happens next? We also look at the lack of transfer activity with the window closing on Friday and there are a host of other things on the agenda too but who knows if will get to those? You can support us …
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Slot's 1st Win, Chelsea Madness & Everton Transfer Links | Episode 81
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Paul Cope is joined again by Rob Gutmann to discuss the first Premier League win of the Arne Slot era at LFC, including a chat about ruthless decisions, Salah's continued greatness and whether more players are needed or not. The lads also have a look at the madness going on at Chelsea, whether we might sign one of Everton's lads and what Rob's away…
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Final Pre-Season Games, Transfer Updates & Mad Headlines | Episode 80
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As Gareth Roberts takes a well-deserved break from the show, Paul Cope is joined by a special guest host to chat about LFC's final pre-season games, what's happening with Martin Zubimendi and other transfers, and the madness reported by the Daily Star. You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either: 1. By subscribing to o…
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Liverpool: My City, My People, My Heart (breaks) | Episode 79
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On this week's free stream we are likely to spend the whole show talking about just what the hell has been going on, right here, on our doorsteps. If that proves to be the case, you were warned. We have other stuff to talk about, lighter stuff, The Reds, things like that. But just being honest, we're likely not to reach that. Probably on the Patreo…
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1st view on Slot's LFC, Mental Health Tips and Middle Aged Moans | Episode 78
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Paul Cope and Gareth Roberts discuss the first views of Arne Slot's Liverpool and the fallout from Curtis Jones' comments, as well as the usual mix of random stuff including a mental health moment and some middle-aged moans. You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either: 1. By subscribing to our Patreon show for as littl…
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Should We Play Premier League Matches in America? | Episode 77
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Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope discuss hurling, bucket lists and more before getting stuck into the big topic of this show, playing Premier League games in America. You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either: 1. By subscribing to our Patreon show for as little as £1 per week. Just click this link and the "Join For Free"…
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England Woes, Who's to Blame & Mixed Opinions | TLC Episode 76
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Paul Cope and Gareth Roberts have the usual TLC alternative chat about England losing the Euros final and explore the real reason they lost. You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either: 1. By subscribing to our Patreon show for as little as £1 per week. Just click this link and the "Join For Free" button to get a 7 day…
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Can We Have Our Football Back & Slott Latest | TLC 75
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It's The Late Challenge with a difference this week, but why? Well you'll have to watch or listen to find out. On the agenda are another "Oh f*** off football" moment, there's the latest from Arne Slott to discuss and, if we get there, we'll talk Glastonbury, the music industry and more. If we don't, catch that chat over on our Patreon. You can sup…
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Gordon to Anfield, England’s Euro Trash & Elections | The Late Challenge 74
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Is former Bluenose Anthony Gordon going to end up at Anfield? Is Gareth Southgate as bad as Roy Hodgson? And is there anything interesting about the General Election? All those questions are on the agenda for this show and no doubt there will be plenty more besides. Get stuck in! You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, ei…
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Mental Euros, Arne's First Words | Late Challenge 73
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Paul Cope and Gareth Roberts give an update on behind the scenes at TLC towers, take an alternative look at the Euros and what we can learn from them to help our mental health, give their view on Arne Slot's first interview and look at your comments from last week. You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either: 1. By sub…
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The Euros, Weird News & Phone Addiction | Late Challenge 72
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The Euros have kicked off, England have played their opener, so do we have any thoughts so far? We’ve dug out some weird news too. And we’re going to talk about being addicted to our phones. Plus whatever tangents we go on this week as usual! You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either: 1. By subscribing to our Patreon…
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Man City's Legal Challenge, Werner's Bright Idea and More | Episode 71
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After another twist in the story of Man City versus the world, Paul Cope and Gareth Roberts discuss what might happen with it all, how one of LFC's owners is getting in on the madness act and, if there's time, some mental health chat. If you're interested in Copey's coaching stuff, click here for more information: https://paul7cope.com/ You can sup…
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Mourinho, Media & North Korea | Episode #70
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It's another not-just-about football show, as Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope are back in the studios to talk about (or so the plan says) Jose Mourinho, the state of the media, or some of it, and some North Korea chat if we have time. Now that's a show description you didn't expect, isn't it? You can support us financially to keep the show going in tw…
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The Managerial Merry-Go-Round and Loads of Other Stuff | Episode 69
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Now that the season has ended, Paul Cope and Gareth Roberts talk about the close-season kicking off with managerial comings and goings, the FA Cup, Istanbul anniversary and Manchester City's amazing trophy parade. You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either: 1. By subscribing to our Patreon show for as little as £1 per…
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Liverpool: How Do We Feel Now? | Episoode 68
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After Jürgen Klopp’s farewell came to a tearful end at a packed Anfield, how are we feeling about the big man, about our club, and about what comes next? Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope sift through the good, the bad and the ugly of a significant moment in Liverpool history. You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either: 1.…
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Aston Villa 3 - Liverpool 3: Who's A*sed?
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Following Jurgen Klopp's final away game as Liverpool manager, Paul Cope and Gareth Roberts discuss the game, whether the wider league is weaker or stronger than it used to be and what's going on at Man United. You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either: 1. By subscribing to our Patreon show for as little as £1 per we…
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Liverpool 4 Spurs 2: Kop Show Their Sunday Best
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The Late Challenge is back in the studio for an early Bank Holiday show reflecting on all things Liverpool and the 4-2 win over Spurs at Anfield. You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either: 1. By subscribing to our Patreon show for as little as £1 per week. Just click this link and the "Join For Free" button to get a …
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Liverpool Crash Out Of Title Race | Episode 65
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After an awful week in the world of LFC, Paul Cope and Gareth Roberts discuss what went wrong with a look back at the West Ham and Everton games. There's a big chat about why referees are so bad as well as the lads' thoughts on the Salah and Klopp incident. You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either: 1. By subscribing…
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Fulham 1 Liverpool 3: Liverpool back in the title race? | Episode 64
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After Liverpool win a tricky game away at Fulham, Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope discuss what the reds' chances are now of winning the league, reflect on the return of Trent Alexander Arnold and look ahead to the Merseyside derby, as well as the usual mix of randomness and speculation about who the next manager might be. You can support us financiall…
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Phil Scraton on Hillsborough: The Past, The Present & The Future | Bonus Episode
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This is a special bonus episode of the podcast. Ahead of a talk at Edge Hill University that preceded a performance of the play 97+ about Hillsborough survivors, Professor Phil Scraton spoke to Gareth Roberts. The beginnings of the fight for truth and justice, the sinister side to the opposition to that fight and the legacy of the disaster for futu…
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LFC: Is The Premier League Over? | Episode 63
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After defeats to Atalanta in the Europa League and Crystal Palace in the Premier League, Paul Cope are Gareth Roberts are back in The Late Challenge studio to sift though what is left of Liverpool’s season. Can it still be a golden goodbye for Jürgen Klopp? Or is the season going to fizzle out with only a League Cup to show for it? You can support …
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Liverpool: You do it to yourself, you do… | The Late Challenge 62
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Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope discuss Manchester United 2 Liverpool 2 - a disappointing draw after The Reds should have been out of sight at Old Trafford. Can Liverpool still win the Premier League? Will City and Arsenal win all their games? All this and more on The Late Challenge episode 62. You can support us financially to keep the show going in …
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The Late Challenge: Liverpool's Title Bid | Nine Games To Go...
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Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope react to Liverpool's win against Brighton at Anfield, City's draw with Arsenal and all the fall out around those two games. You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either: 1. By subscribing to our Patreon show for as little as £1 per week. Just click this link and the "Join For Free" button to…
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Klopp's Final Days, England & Danny Mills | Live At Five
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With Jurgen Klopp coming into the final stretch of his time as Liverpool’s manager, Gareth and Paul talk about enjoying the good old days while they’re still here, the ridiculous opinions spouted by some pundits about his record, the recent legends game at Anfield and what we all think of Fernando Torres. You can support us financially to keep the …
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Did Liverpool Beat Themselves? | TLC 59 Live at 5(ish)
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After Liverpool somehow conspired to lose 4-3 to Manchester United after extra time in the FA Cup, Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope discuss why tragedy chanting needs to end as well as chatting about what happened in the game and what positives can be taken once everyone's processed the defeat. You can support us financially to keep the show going in t…
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Liverpool Robbed By Refs Again? | TLC 58
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Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool poured everything into a super second half at Anfield but were denied the chance to grab the victory their dominance deserved from the penalty spot. So is this another one we should just be letting go? Is it the best performance The Reds have put in against Manchester City? Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope get stuck in just lik…
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The conspiracy helping Klopp win the title | TLC 57
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Following another weekend of refereeing controversy and a last minute Liverpool winner, Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope get stuck into the debate around drop balls, extended injury time and the conspiracy going right to the top of the English game. They also look back over the past week of LFC games and start looking forward to a huge week ahead. You …
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Silver & Bold: Can Klopp Lift The Lot? #Part 1
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After Liverpool prove themselves to be Wembley wizards once more, Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope get stuck into all aspects of a day to remember. From the team sheet trepidation to the extra-time glory, from the desperation to do down a special story, to the pride at Liverpool’s youth. Part two to follow on Patreon. Sign up at: https://www.patreon.co…
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Brentford 1 -v- Liverpool 4: Outrageous Nunez | TLC 55
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As Liverpool beat Brentford away in the league for the first time since 1938, Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope discuss annoying stats, that outrageous finish by Darwin Nunez and the Reds setting even more new records, as well as checking in on our title rivals and asking how we're feeling about the chances of winning number 20. You can support us finan…
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Liverpool: No Salah, No Problem | TLC 54
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It wasn’t a classic at Anfield on Saturday, but all of Liverpool’s forward line found the scoresheet and The Reds sit top of the league. Can Liverpool hold their nerve and win number 20? Can they keep on finding a way through adversity? And is it now nailed on that Xabi Alonso will succeed Jürgen Klopp? You can support us financially to keep the sh…
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Arsenal 3 - Liverpool 1: More North London Woes
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Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope discuss all the main talking points after Liverpool suffered only their second league defeat of the season. Did The Reds just run out of steam after a long run of juggling injured players? How much did we miss the big guns? And is Trent now the second best right back at the club? All this plus the usual chats going off …
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Jurgen Klopp: Why Now, What Next? | Episode 52
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Following Friday's bombshell news that Jurgen Klopp is to leave Liverpool at the end of the season, Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope have an extended chat about all aspects of the fallout. Why now? What next? Who can follow in the footsteps of the man who finally brought Liverpool title glory after 30 years? Join us for some group therapy... You can su…
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Who Should Sign Players For Our Football Clubs? | Episode 51
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As we come toward the end of a relatively quiet transfer window, we talk about the structure of transfers at football clubs. Should there be a transfer committee or should the manager have the final say? Is there a right answer or does it depend on whether your manager is Brendan Rogers, Erik Ten Hag or Jurgen Klopp? We also go off on our usual tan…
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Liverpool for the title? Bournemouth 0 - Liverpool 4
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As Liverpool go 5 points clear of Man City at the top of the league, Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope discuss an impressive away win, the strength of the squad and how nice it is to have so many contenders for man of the match. They also preview the Fulham league cup semi-final. You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either:…
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The Great Saudi Pro League Told You So | Episode 50
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As Jordan Henderson packs his bags in readiness for a new club after only six months in Saudi Arabia, we reflect on his series of bad decisions - and the fact he had so many people telling him this is exactly how it would be. We also look at the Saudi Pro League in general. With a string of stars seemingly unhappy, what will this do to the league's…
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Liverpool: Another Twist In The Title Chase? | The Late Challenge: Live At Five (Thirty)
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The Reds might not have been in action since the comeback win over Fulham in the League Cup but there's still plenty to get stuck into. Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope talk all things Liverpool including the latest twists in the title race and yet more strange comments from Gary Neville. Get your comments and questions in and we'll react live to the s…
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Is The FA Cup Still Magic? | Episode 49
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It’s the oldest knockout competition in the football world; a cup full of memories and tradition. But is it on life support? Did it pass away as we once knew it a long time ago? We talk the past, present and future of the FA Cup, now into its 153rd season. Have they broke it? Can we fix it? Should we change it, or do some things need to be left alo…
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Arsenal 0 Liverpool 2 | The Late Challenge: Live At Five
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Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope talk all things Liverpool after The Mighty Reds outgunned The Gunners. Today we will be swimming in Mikel Arteta’s tears as we reflect on a belter of a match at The Emirates for top of the league Liverpool FC. We’ll be asking where Ben White gets his tan, whether the mentality monsters are back and whether the transitio…
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New Year 2024: Resolutions, Life And A Darts Sensation
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TLC is back for 2024 and this week we are talking about resolutions. Do you make them? Do they last? And why are we obsessed with calendars and time? We also go deep on happiness in life and discuss teenage darts sensation Luke Littler. To get in touch with the show, email us at: hello@thelatechallengepodcast.com You can also give us feedback via o…
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