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There's only one place to start Episode 35 and that's the news of Uefa's decision to ban Manchester City from the Champions League. Will it stick? Probably not, but that doesn't stop us discussing which of the chasing pack might benefit. Elsewhere, a couple of Toffees take the Big Apple by storm during the winter break. Somehow we resist the temptation to make an obvious pun. In north London, Matteo Guendouzi's decision to pick a fight with Mikel Arteta has backfired, while Mourinho thinks Sonaldo could be out for the season. On the continent, the Serie A title race is hotting up and Barcelona are pissing off their rivals with the pursuit of an 'emergency' striker signing. After the break, the Houston Astros suck at apologies, the NBA's Slam Dunk Contest proves controversial, rainbow flags make an all too brief appearance at rugby league, F1's jaunt to China gets cancelled and Tyson Fury eats lots of curry before hitting Deontay Wilder this weekend.

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The Premier League may be enjoying a winter interlude but that hasn't stemmed the flow of football #content. Babies were made on Merseyside, penalties were missed in Japan, heads were hurt in Coventry, goals were scored in Milan, Kaka played in Hackney, Messi had a barney in Barcelona, David Luiz was a bad teammate and Phil Neville's wife gave a very odd interview. After the break, the boys discuss rumours of a Six, Seven or even Eight Nations tournament featuring South Africa, the XFL gets off to a flyer, eSports are dismissed as guff and we introduce a new Agony Aunt segment that you have to listen to because it may never happen again. Enjoy!

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On Episode 33, the boys discuss Allen's trip to Barça's Camp Nou, the memefication of Jose Mourinho, United's transfer 'strategy', the rebirth of Britpop, Boring Arsenal, good chippies and a bad week for goalkeepers everywhere. That's the football. After the break, Wogan works his way from Plain-ish to Super Hot as he delivers a Nando's Peri-ometer of Super Bowl takes you can take to work or the pub, the XFL makes a comeback (WTF is the XFL?) and the greatest man to ever play tennis is decided. We end with some rugby chat because the Six Nations has started. Apparently. Enjoy!

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In Football, a Shrewsbury Town super sub sparks an FA Cup identity crisis, mud makes a welcome return, Arsenal’s kids impress and a couple of Danes make headlines with a pay rise and TV show respectively. We also reflect on a torrid week for Torino, agony for Atlético Madrid and woe for West Ham. Quite how we segue so seamlessly from Kevin Kilbane to Kobe Bryant is anyone’s guess. In a week where the NBA legend’s death shook the sporting world, we discuss his legacy. A quick run through the Aussie Open and a look ahead to rugby’s Six Nations concludes a packed show. If you like what we do, subscribe, review, tell your pals, pets and parents. Just don’t chat about us at work too much, it could be interpreted as ‘laddy banter’.

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This week on Left Field, Wogan and Allen's first half of football includes Roy Keane fighting Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's corner, has-beens of the English game moving to Italy, Arsene Wenger's regret at leaving Arsenal's soul at Highbury, how the football season should change and why Sky Sports News is like a Samuel Beckett play. And as always, in the second half there's Not Football – the Super Bowl contenders have been decided, snooker is back but with added farts, the Australian Open tennis tournament has started and how should we feel about Conor McGregor?

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Sergio Aguero is class, the Saints and Hornets are good, an old man scores a 50-yard screamer, Barcelona get a new manager after a trip to Saudi Arabia, United wear a dodgy shirt, Kane is injured, Leeds are bad (lol), lines are wonky, Ospina is on-brand and Swansea fans go round in circles for a 0-0 draw at Cardiff. And breathe. That's the football covered. In Not Football we head Stateside for a surprise NFL playoff defeat for the Ravens and an Astro-nomical baseball scandal. Finally, we head Down Under for Roger Federer's showdown with Greta Thunberg, smokey tennis and a celebrity cricket game. If you like what we do, subscribe, rate, review, tell your mates and say hello on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

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We're up for the cup in Episode 29 as we reflect on a cracking FA Cup Third Round weekend. A Port Vale striker made headlines for both the right and wrong reasons, Liverpool's kids put Everton to the sword and familiar faces returned in unfamiliar colours – and numbers. We also travel from the Indian Ocean to Abingdon in the blink of an eye and provide our weekly update on Zlatan's statue. The second half starts with a look at the NFL's WildCard Weekend – one to forget for the Saints and Patriots – before our attention turns to the spending of Saracens' big fine, the latest debate over Test cricket and the Oz-hosted ATP Cup. If you enjoy the show, be sure to leave a review, subscribe to future episodes, tell a friend and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

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After a brief festive hiatus, we're back with football, football, football and some not football. Mikel Arteta took the top job at Arsenal and has a win against Manchester United under his belt; we discuss the Spaniard's impact. Liverpool may be racing away with the league, but down at the bottom it's getting tasty. Southampton are climbing clear, Newcastle have an injury crisis, while West Ham and Bournemouth are in major trouble. We even find time to discuss the Championship, end of decade stats and a transfer coup for Borussia Dortmund. After the break, Wogan makes his predictions for the NFL play-offs, we talk Test cricket tidbits and cast an eye over the PDC darts where crazy-haired Peter Wright won but Fallon Sherrock stole the hearts of the stands and tables alike. Happy New Year everyone, enjoy! 

Our festive special is an end of year review dressed up as an awards ceremony. 'The Lefties' celebrate the good and bad of Football and Not Football in 2019; individuals, teams, sporting moments, the lot. Your boys Wogan and Allen share a few personal anecdotes along the way. Thanks to everyone for taking the time to listen to us over the last six months. We've come a long way in a short time and appreciate all the feedback and comments you've shared on our social channels. If you like what we do, remember to tell your friends, subscribe and leave us a review. 

Left Field has a hefty news agenda to chew through in a first half of football. China cancels Ozil, Wilder’s deadly Blades, the Cherries shock Chelsea, Big Dunc not keen on Kean, new managers and the Champions League draw – we cover it all before the break. In the second half, we predict 2020’s #SPOTY winners, talk Tyson Fury’s break-up, question darts’ sporting credentials and ponder the most expensive pints we’ve ever bought after one NFL star gets stung for a $15k beer. Enjoy!

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