Episodes

  • Rob Copland: "Are you watching Elis James?!" (Ad Free VIDEO version)
    Oct 14 2026

    EPISODE 5 IS HERE FOR YOUR EARS!


    This week we're joined by the brilliant comedian Rob Copland, winner of the hugely prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award Panel prize and a lover of old school Championship Manager. We discuss his happy childhood memories playing the game, and see him put his BELOVED Christmas Tree formation to the test. (Before immediately losing faith in it).


    Be part of the journey by sending us your transfer tips, tactical tweaks, and by telling us if it’s time to bring in Martin Djetou (the answer is always yes), on: hello@lastmatchthenbed.com


    And head over to Patreon.com/Lastmatchthenbed to join our dugout community:

    SEASON TICKET HOLDER

    Secure your place on the sun-soaked terraces and unlock:

    • Ad-Free Listening – Pure, uninterrupted Champ Man nostalgia, straight to your ears.
    • Full Video Episodes – Watch every main episode in full, complete with live gameplay footage!
    • Monthly EXCLUSIVE Bonus Video Episode – Deep dives into real-life cult icons, legendary wonderkids, and retro football history (out on Patreon now!).
    • Exclusive Group Chat – Access to the Last Match, Then Bed group chat to interact with the show and fellow Champ Man addicts 24/7.
    BOARD MEMBER

    Or taste ultimate power by stepping into the boardroom and unlocking all lower-tier perks, plus top-level executive privileges:

    • The Final Say on Club Decisions! – Cast the decisive vote in exclusive board polls. Decide who gets signed, who gets sold, and who gets consigned to the free transfer list.
    • Priority Live Show Tickets – Get first dibs on all upcoming live show tickets before general release.
    • Official On-Air Shoutout – Hear your name called out on the show as an official club director.

    New episodes every Wednesday!

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    52 mins
  • Ray Bradshaw: "I'm Facebook friends with Martin Lauchlan"
    Oct 7 2026

    EPISODE 4 HAS LANDED!


    This week we're joined by our first Scottish assistant manager, the brilliant comedian Ray Bradshaw, a man who is not simply a Championship Manager devotee, but someone who has ACTUALLY MANAGED IN REAL LIFE! Oh boy. Will this be an masterstroke appointment in our season? With our beloved Leyton Orient facing a tricky League Cup double header, let's hope so!


    Be part of the journey by sending us your transfer tips, tactical tweaks, and by telling us if it’s time to bring in Robert Page (the answer is always yes), on: hello@lastmatchthenbed.com


    And head over to Patreon.com/Lastmatchthenbed to join our dugout community:

    Ray Bradshaw: "I'm Facebook friends with Martin Lauchlan"SEASON TICKET HOLDER

    Secure your place on the sun-soaked terraces and unlock:

    • Ad-Free Listening – Pure, uninterrupted Champ Man nostalgia, straight to your ears.
    • Full Video Episodes – Watch every main episode in full, complete with live gameplay footage!
    • Monthly EXCLUSIVE Bonus Video Episode – Deep dives into real-life cult icons, legendary wonderkids, and retro football history (out on Patreon now!).
    • Exclusive Group Chat – Access to the Last Match, Then Bed group chat to interact with the show and fellow Champ Man addicts 24/7.
    BOARD MEMBER

    Or taste ultimate power by stepping into the boardroom and unlocking all lower-tier perks, plus top-level executive privileges:

    • The Final Say on Club Decisions! – Cast the decisive vote in exclusive board polls. Decide who gets signed, who gets sold, and who gets consigned to the free transfer list.
    • Priority Live Show Tickets – Get first dibs on all upcoming live show tickets before general release.
    • Official On-Air Shoutout – Hear your name called out on the show as an official club director.

    New episodes every Wednesday!

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    50 mins
  • Elis James: "I'm Jürgen Klopp, I'm Pep Guardiola"
    Sep 30 2026

    EPISODE 3 is NOW HERE! Thank you for your incredible support so far!


    This week we're joined by the Welsh wonder Elis James, who get his FIRST EVER taste of Championship Manager... and immediately gets the bug! But can he lead Leyton Orient to victory in our very first game of the league season?


    Be part of the journey by sending us your transfer tips, tactical tweaks, and by telling us if it’s time to bring in John Curtis (the answer is always yes), on: hello@lastmatchthenbed.com


    And head over to Patreon.com/Lastmatchthenbed to join our dugout community:


    SEASON TICKET HOLDER

    Secure your place on the sun-soaked terraces and unlock:

    • Ad-Free Listening – Pure, uninterrupted Champ Man nostalgia, straight to your ears.
    • Full Video Episodes – Watch every main episode in full, complete with live gameplay footage!
    • Monthly EXCLUSIVE Bonus Video Episode – Deep dives into real-life cult icons, legendary wonderkids, and retro football history (out on Patreon now!).
    • Exclusive Group Chat – Access to the Last Match, Then Bed group chat to interact with the show and fellow Champ Man addicts 24/7.
    BOARD MEMBER

    Or taste ultimate power by stepping into the boardroom and unlocking all lower-tier perks, plus top-level executive privileges:

    • The Final Say on Club Decisions! – Cast the decisive vote in exclusive board polls. Decide who gets signed, who gets sold, and who gets consigned to the free transfer list.
    • Priority Live Show Tickets – Get first dibs on all upcoming live show tickets before general release.
    • Official On-Air Shoutout – Hear your name called out on the show as an official club director.


    New episodes every Wednesday!

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    49 mins
  • Alex Brooker: "I gave myself 5 for stamina"
    Sep 23 2026

    EPISODE 2 is LIVE! Thank you for your incredible support for our launch episode! This week we're joined by the wonderful Alex Brooker, who discusses the joy of sneaking a Champ Man game in a work meeting, tells us what Robert Carlos drinks at Karaoke, and then leads us into our very first pre season friendly, against the mighty Avispa Fukuoka. (No idea either).


    Be part of the journey by sending us your transfer tips, tactical tweaks, and by telling us if it’s time to bring in Tommy Svindal Larsen (the answer is always yes), on: hello@lastmatchthenbed.com


    And head over to Patreon.com/Lastmatchthenbed to join our dugout community:


    SEASON TICKET HOLDER

    Secure your place on the sun-soaked terraces and unlock:


    • Ad-Free Listening – Pure, uninterrupted Champ Man nostalgia, straight to your ears.
    • Full Video Episodes – Watch every main episode in full, complete with live gameplay footage!
    • Monthly EXCLUSIVE Bonus Video Episode – Deep dives into real-life cult icons, legendary wonderkids, and retro football history (out on Patreon now!).
    • Exclusive Group Chat – Access to the Last Match, Then Bed group chat to interact with the show and fellow Champ Man addicts 24/7.
    BOARD MEMBER

    Or taste ultimate power by stepping into the boardroom and unlocking all lower-tier perks, plus top-level executive privileges:


    • The Final Say on Club Decisions! – Cast the decisive vote in exclusive board polls. Decide who gets signed, who gets sold, and who gets consigned to the free transfer list.
    • Priority Live Show Tickets – Get first dibs on all upcoming live show tickets before general release.
    • Official On-Air Shoutout – Hear your name called out on the show as an official club director.


    New episodes every Wednesday!

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr
  • Josh Widdicombe: "I gave myself 20 for EVERYTHING"
    Sep 16 2026

    We are LIVE! In our very first episode, we're joined in the dugout by the brilliant Josh Widdicombe who takes us through his hilarious Champ Man addiction, teaches us how to be "at one with the database", and then chooses what team we're going to be managing!


    Be part of the journey by sending us your transfer tips, tactical tweaks, and by telling us if it’s time to bring in Ibrahima Bakayoko (the answer is always yes), on: hello@lastmatchthenbed.com


    And head over to Patreon.com/Lastmatchthenbed to join our dugout community:



    SEASON TICKET HOLDER

    Secure your place on the sun-soaked terraces and unlock:


    • Ad-Free Listening – Pure, uninterrupted Champ Man nostalgia, straight to your ears.
    • Full Video Episodes – Watch every main episode in full, complete with live gameplay footage!
    • Monthly EXCLUSIVE Bonus Video Episode – Deep dives into real-life cult icons, legendary wonderkids, and retro football history (out on Patreon now!).
    • Exclusive Group Chat – Access to the Last Match, Then Bed group chat to interact with the show and fellow Champ Man addicts 24/7.

    BOARD MEMBER

    Or taste ultimate power by stepping into the boardroom and unlocking all lower-tier perks, plus top-level executive privileges:


    • The Final Say on Club Decisions! – Cast the decisive vote in exclusive board polls. Decide who gets signed, who gets sold, and who gets consigned to the free transfer list.
    • Priority Live Show Tickets – Get first dibs on all upcoming live show tickets before general release.
    • Official On-Air Shoutout – Hear your name called out on the show as an official club director.


    New episodes every Wednesday!


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    48 mins
  • The Trailer
    Sep 1 2026

    Last Match, Then Bed is a love letter to the game that stole your youth: Championship Manager. It’s time to relive those bleary-eyed late night marathons, Conference to Champions League miracles, match-winning wonderkids, and GCSE-ruining saves, all from a safe distance.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    2 mins