Paul Cope hosts Gareth Roberts as they get stuck into the Premier League season so far. Is the Big Ange love-in all over? How are our tips to be top-flight dark horses getting on? And are Chelsea a force again now or has Mauricio Pochettino still got his hands full at Stamford Bridge?

There are also some Robbo facts about a strangely-detached Merseyside town before Copey launches into some things he has unearthed when trawling the net.

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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Premier League Update
00:05:14 - Post-match tactics and coaching decisions
00:10:23 - The Dangers of Getting Too Pumped Up
00:15:29 - The Passionate Coach and Unhappy Managers
00:20:27 - The Current State of the Industry
00:25:49 - Southport Facts
00:31:27 - The Closure of Southport Pier
00:37:12 - The Year You Were Born Challenge
00:42:31 - Nostalgic Talk about TV Shows
00:47:12 - Closing Words

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Gareth Roberts and Paul Cope react to Liverpool's 3-0 win over Brentford at Anfield and matters arising heading into the international break.

Mo Salah is breaking more records, the big hitters came out to play, and The Reds are just a point off the top of the league.

So are we alright now, or are there still concerns?

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With the walls closing in on Erik Ten Hag at Old Trafford, this week we peep over the fence to take a look at what has been going on at Manchester United.

We also discuss Now and Then, The Beatles ‘last ever song’, the band’s legacy and the music industry’s impact on musicians and fans.

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After a shambles in Saudi for Tyson Fury, we discuss the fall out from his contest with former UFC heavyweight Francis Ngannou. 

Has the “split decision” damaged the reputation of boxing? And why is Fury getting a cob on about the justified criticism?

We also talk Halloween, there’s the Fact of The Week and Robbo unboxes a big gift parcel from a TLC fan on the show.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - The Tyson Fury Fight and Rugby World Cup Final
00:06:09 - Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder III Excitement and Disappointment
00:12:34 - The Circus of Boxing
00:18:48 - The Mayweather vs McGregor fight
00:25:04 - The Surprise Boxer
00:31:08 - Eddie Hearn and the AJ Fury Fight
00:38:12 - The Wallace Hermit and a Box of Bears
00:45:38 - Halloween and Fireworks
00:51:38 - Halloween Trick or Treating Memories
00:58:03 - Free Stuff and Farewell

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This week we delve into the media to discuss rip-off fish and chips, unexpected sources of happiness and Eric Cantona's decision to swap kung-fu kicking supporters/playing football to taking to the stage as a singer-songwriter.

We also talk about TV companies' plans to make Premier League football on a Christmas Eve a thing and, as ever, there's the Fact of The Week.

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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:06:47 - Unexpected Delights
00:19:13 - Eric Cantona's Tour Announcement
00:25:56 - A Mortifying Accident on a First Date
00:32:48 - Agony Column with Jane
00:46:13 - Christmas Eve Fixtures and Fan Considerations
00:52:38 - Pushing Back Against the Establishment
00:58:44 - Closing Words

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How big a part does football play in your life? Does it have a positive or negative impact? Is it made out to be much more important than it actually is?

With fans of club football stuck in the purgatory of an international break, it seemed like the perfect time to discuss the role it plays in our lives.

As usual there are off-topic tangents and turns and as ever Robbo has his Fact of The Week.

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Unbelievable wages, but unbelievable pressure - do you have to be a bit weird to cope with the stresses and strains of being a top-flight football manager?

We talk through some of the weirdest and wonderful moments from the men in the dug-out in our Football Challenge section.

We also talk about news in the Media Challenge and there is another Fact Of The Week.

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Given everything happening in the football world, this week we’re getting stuck into corruption in the game, old and new, and asking what’s going on and what can be done to stop it, if anything.

There’s also the fact of the week and we’ll announce the winner of the prize draw to win a three-month subscription to our Patreon shows.

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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:06:03 - Lawsuits against Barcelona over alleged bribery of referees
00:12:49 - Corruption in Football
00:19:19 - Barcelona's Potential Collapsing Fate
00:25:36 - The entanglement of Sam Allardyce
00:32:08 - The Dark Side of Football Agents
00:38:19 - The Emotional Impact of Children's Sports
00:44:36 - The Pressure on Young Athletes
00:51:06 - Brian Taylor and the Pursuit of Players
00:57:49 - Closing Words

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After the UK government admitted talks with Abu Dhabi over Manchester City’s Premier League charges, we ask: Is the league f****d? 

Ownership and regulation of clubs, The Manchester City story so far and just where top-flight football is headed are all on the agenda in a detailed chat.

And don’t worry, there is STILL another Fact of the Week.

Check out our new football shows in conjunction with This Is Anfield: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLteCkunjsYMdDCeC1t6LmHjrgNynEfQXn&si=8fMdlUfKUMBU0_5I

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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:05:37 - Conflict of Interest and Government Silence
00:11:13 - The Conversation 
00:16:39 - Protecting Football Clubs and Communities
00:22:05 - The hidden practices of football clubs and state ownership
00:32:31 - Government Control
00:37:44 - Dealing with Internet Comments and Jealousy
00:42:55 - The frustration with football club ownership
00:48:05 - Allegations against Man City
00:53:55 - Financial Irregularities and Missed Opportunities
00:59:13 - The Brutality of Capital Punishment
01:05:04 - Closing Words

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Following a suggestion that Paul might have been abducted and probed by aliens, discussion first focuses on the prods and probes we’ve been subject to from the medical profession.

There’s another Fact of The Week before attention turns to mental health and football following Richarlison’s recent admission regarding his struggles.

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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:04:58 - Unpleasant Experiences at the Doctor's Office
00:10:03 - A Funny Experience with Anesthesia
00:15:18 - Awkward Moments at the Hospital
00:20:15 - Waxing
00:25:26 - The Bunker
00:30:34 - Awkward Neighbor Conversations
00:35:20 - Breaking the Silence Around Mental Health in Football
00:40:03 - Issues with Rich Footballers
00:44:51 - The Pursuit of Happiness and Unhappiness
00:49:38 - The importance of addressing mental health
00:54:07 - Closing Words

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