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 7 day free trial that you can cancel easily at any time after watching over 40 subscriber shows: https://www.patreon.com/TheLateChallengePodcast 2. If...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 2 min
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 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 free trial that you can cancel e...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 1 min
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 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 F...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 8 min
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 future generations are discussed. You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either: 1. By subscribing to our Patreon show for as ...
Apr 20, 2024•32 min
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 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 an...
Apr 15, 2024•59 min
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 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 d...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 4 min
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 get a 7 day free trial that you can cancel easily at any time after watching over 40 subscriber shows: https://www.patreon.com/TheLateChallengePodcas...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 8 min
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 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" butto...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 6 min
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 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 da...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 3 min
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 like John McGinn did. 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 £...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr
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 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 ...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 1 min
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.com/TheLateChallengePodcast You can support us financially to keep the show going in two ways, either: 1. By subscribing to our Patreon show for as litt...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr
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 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 "J...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 5 min
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 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 ...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 12 min
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 on a tangent. 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...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 5 min
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 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 l...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 59 min
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 tangents to talk about the wider issues with the set up of the league and the problems the game faces. You can support us financially to keep the show go...
Jan 24, 2024•58 min
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: 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 free trial tha...
Jan 23, 2024•36 min
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 chances of tempting more footballers over there? We also touch on the genius of Ronnie O'Sullivan, upholstery problems and start with a sticker card ...
Jan 17, 2024•57 min
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 sensible ones! To get in touch with the show, email us at: hello@thelatechallengepodcast.com You can also give us feedback via our website: www.thelate...
Jan 15, 2024•52 min
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 alone? To get in touch with the show, email us at: hello@thelatechallengepodcast.com You can also give us feedback via our website: www.thelatechallengep...
Jan 10, 2024•48 min
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 transitional Reds could end up winning The Jarg Quadruple. Get your comments and questions in and we'll react live to the sensible ones! To get in touch with t...
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr
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 our website: www.thelatechallengepodcast.com Follow us on Twitter: LateChallenge Add us on Facebook: The Late Challenge Podcast Add us on Instagram: La...
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope talk all things Liverpool after The Mighty Reds trounced Newcastle United at a rain-soaked Anfield. Have The Reds stepped things up at exactly the right time for a realistic title push? How will we get on without Mo Salah? And how seriously should we be taking The FA Cup this season? Get your comments and questions in and we'll react live to the sensible ones! To get in touch with the show, email us at: hello@thelatechallengepodcast.com You can also give us feedback ...
Jan 02, 2024•57 min
Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope brush away the turkey bones to pick through the Liverpool story so far this season. With 19 games played, The Reds sit at the top of the table. Can they stay there? What of the festive fixtures? What threat do Newcastle pose? And how will Liverpool deal with the twin threat of the current injuries allied to the departure of Mo Salah and Wataru Endo? Get your comments and questions in and we'll react live to the sensible ones! To get in touch with the show, email us a...
Dec 29, 2023•59 min
It’s the first half of our TLC Christmas special with the rest over on our Patreon. We get stuck into presents, Christmas films and for one show only we bring back The Crunching Challenge – Merry Crisp-mas! Are the festive flavoured specials any good? We try pigs in blankets, turkey and Christmas pudding flavoured crips and deliver our verdict. To get in touch with the show, email us at: hello@thelatechallengepodcast.com You can also give us feedback via our website: www.thelatechallengepodcast....
Dec 22, 2023•39 min
Today we’re getting in the Christmas spirit and being positive about The Beautiful Game. What are football’s simple pleasures? What are the moments that still make you smile? Copey is also getting stuck into a mystery package that arrived at Late Challenge Towers while we also find time to get stuck into more shite in The Daily Mail. To get in touch with the show, email us at: hello@thelatechallengepodcast.com You can also give us feedback via our website: www.thelatechallengepodcast.com Follow ...
Dec 19, 2023•58 min
Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope react to a bore draw at Anfield against a Manchester United side that arrived happy to spoil for a point. Is it "just one of those days"? Or are there a few things to worry about now for Reds? Get your comments and questions in and we'll react live to the sensible ones! To get in touch with the show, email us at: hello@thelatechallengepodcast.com You can also give us feedback via our website: www.thelatechallengepodcast.com Follow us on Twitter: LateChallenge Add us ...
Dec 18, 2023•54 min
This week we discuss what’s more important in football; results or belief in the project? Does the media influence how we perceive what we see, and how does that spill over into social media and the world of reality TV. All that plus Robbo’s fact of the week and the usual wandering off on tangents. To get in touch with the show, email us at: hello@thelatechallengepodcast.com You can also give us feedback via our website: www.thelatechallengepodcast.com Follow us on Twitter: LateChallenge Add us ...
Dec 13, 2023•54 min
Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope react to yet another comeback win for the resilient Reds, this time at Roy Hodgson's Crystal Palace. Liverpool are now top of the league and have stayed there for the first time since May 2022. The bookies, finally, are seeing something in Jurgen Klopp's side, but can they stay there? Get your comments and questions in and we'll react live to the sensible ones! To get in touch with the show, email us at: hello@thelatechallengepodcast.com You can also give us feedback...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 2 min
