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Theatres of Dreams - a football podcast
by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
A twice weekly podcast about football in general and Manchester clubs in particular. Produced by LATELATEPodcasts and presented by Rod Maxwell, Harry Merrell, Erin Beau-Carroll (Wednesday's Theatres of Dreams) and Rod Maxwell, Richard Irvine and Dom Bowers (Friday's Theatres of Dreams Extra Time).
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Theatres of Dreams S25:26 - EP 63 "Squeaky Bum Time?" - 14 May 2026
Dom, Erin, Richard and Rod come together for this episode of the pod covering the Premier League title race, Arsenal's chances of winning the league, and Manchester City's upcoming FA Cup final against Chelsea.They also covered the Scottish football title race between Celtic and Hearts, the Southampton-Middlesbrough "Spygate" scandal affecting the Championship playoff final, and potential managerial changes at Liverpool and Manchester City. The conversation concluded with discussions about rule changes, particularly Dominic's suggestion to restrict player access to the 6-yard box during corners, and upcoming weekend fixtures.A podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams Extra Time: S25:25 EP 62 - "Blue Monday or Blue Moon Rising" - 9 May 2026
Is it the end? Is there still hope? Do they believe? As the season comes hurtling to the end, is there any drama or jeopardy left? Dom, Rich and Rod discuss, debate, banter and chat.... also available on video - https://youtu.be/l9wvyvhAvhUA podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams S25/26 EP61 - WSL Delight!! Fri 8th May
Erin and Rod catch up on the football results this week, discuss whether the league is done top and bottom and Erin celebrates City winning the WSL.Also available on YouTube for video - https://youtu.be/B4GWpy_gwDsA podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams "Extra Time" S25:26 - EP 60: "Too Tight To Call" 1 May 2026
As the season gets closer to the end, is it any clearer who will win what and if the European places are now settled? And there is still one relegation haunting a few teams at the bottom! Dom, Rich and Rod discuss and debate the week in football. Watch - https://youtu.be/3O9zKV9S0co?si=R3nMnyL20VdRsWTvA podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams Football Podcast - S25:26 EP 59 "Football Fatigue???" 29 April 2026
Erin and Rod discuss the games, results, stats and stories of the last weekend in the EPL and also the National League, FA Cup and UCL and for one of them, they are getting just a little bit of "football fatigue" - has it been 2 seasons in 1?? Watch here or listen on the podcast. #ucl #epl #nationalleague #footballpodcast #football #soccer #MUFC #MCFC A podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams Extra Time 25/26 EP58 "Trouble at the Bridge" 24 April 2026
Dom, Rich and Rod discuss the trouble at The Bridge, the race for the EPL and European places, the weekend results and this weekend's fixtures. Also available on YouTube - https://youtu.be/UvV25S45VaAA podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams S25:26: EP 57 - "Panic on the Streets of London" 22 Apr 2026
Erin and Rod discuss a mad, dramatic and potentially pivotal weekend of football across the leagues with a little focus on Sunday's potential EPL decider. Will this be the moment or can the so called bottlers re-group? Plus Coventry chat and of course Alty FC discussion as well as some of this week's gossip. Available also as a podcast.#premierleague #manchesterunited #football #podcast #arsenalfc #manchestercity #AltrinchamFCA podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams Extra Time - S25/26 - EP 56 - "Take The Point??" 16 April 2026
Dom, Rich and Rod discuss the last few weeks in football, EPL form, UCL games and the possible configurations in the table. There is ice cold blue positivity and red hot frustrations and nervousness!A podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams - S25:26 - EP 55 "SQBT - Squeaky Bum Time" - 16 April 2026
Harry and Rod discuss the last few weeks in football and how for so many teams Fergie's famous "Squeaky bum time" phrase describes it perfectly.Also available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/jfXOVQBsggUA podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams S25 26 - EP 54 " Harry's Game for another season" 7 April 2026
Erin, Harry and Rod catch up on results, Europe, World Cup chat and also the latest transfer news and it is all good for our 'Arry! A podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams S25/26 - EP 53 - International Madness and Cup Hopes - Weds 1 April 2026
Erin and Rod discuss their disregard for international food friendlies and the glories of the Women's Champions League and the National League.A podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams "Extra Time" S25/26 - EP52 "Dom is on his way to Wembley!!!" - Friday 20 March 2026
Dom joins Richard and Rod from a motorway service station as his excitement for Sunday's League Cup Final means he is going a few days early to London. Will he be as enthusiastic on his way home? Will Liverpool secure their top 5 position and can Carrick's United overcome a tricky south coast tie against Bournemouth? Watch or listen on the podcast to find out the answers to these and many other questions!!!Also available on YouTube - https://youtu.be/1Oo1nSs4W6AA podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams S25:26 - EP 50 "We are Golden" - Weds 18 March 2026
For once the roles are slightly reversed as Erin is the one in therapy and for a day or two Harry and Rod are the ones smiling - but there is always the weekend! Chats about results this week in the EPL, National League, Champions League and thoughts on the weekend's first domestic cup final - watch The Theatres of Dreams or listen to the podcast.A podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams Extra Time - S25:26 EP 49 "Europe, Spurs and Lou Macari" Fri 13 March 2026
Dom, Richard and Rod discuss the previous weekend's results, their expectations in the league, the fate of English clubs in the UCL this week, the weekend fixtures and Richard meeting Neil "Nello" Baldwin and Lou Macari. Also available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/NlvrrpAibV4A podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams Football Podcast S25/26 - EP 48 - Europe "the final countdown?" - 12 March 2026
Harry and Rod discuss the poor set of performances by English clubs in the Champions League this week and wonder if European clubs have switched their style of play? Also available on video - https://youtu.be/3Nm79bSmGRgA podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams - EP 47 "Reality Check Week" 5 March 2026
As the football season reaches the business end period, Erin, Harry and Rod discuss whether it has been a decisive week for the EPL and their respective clubs - or is it all to play for...... Also available Youtube - https://youtu.be/y_tJoqNsIqcA podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams - S25/26 - EP 46 - The BRITS are coming - Champions League Draw - 27 Feb 2026
Dom, Richard and Rod discuss this week's champions league action and react to the draw for the last 16 round. Who is on the best side of the draw and who might be the favourites. Plus, how much trouble are Spurs in? And just how much money has MUFC spent on sacking managers since Sir Alex Ferguson left the club......Also available as a podcast across all core podcast channels.A podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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S25/26 - EP 45 - Strike!!! 25 Feb 2026
Erin, Harry and Rod discuss, dissect and debate another week in football including the threat of strike action within the women's professional game - what's it all about?A podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams - S25/26 - EP 44 "Closing the gap" - Fri 20 Feb 2026
Dom, Richard and Rod discuss, debate and analyse football from this week and look at the weekend features. Is the title race back on in the EPL? Did Arsenal bottle it at Wolves mid week? Will the bottom 3 change before the end of the season?Also on Youtube - https://youtu.be/fP-6uk51XsQA podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams S25/26 - EP 43 - You can't pick your club or the owners!! - Weds 18 Feb
Harry, Erin and Rod catch up on a week of football in which some owners have said too much, there has been too little football from some teams but the football that was played was very much worth discussing.....Also available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/GBUJL25V0vg A podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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"Carroll behind the guys!"! - Theatres of Dreams FootballPodcast - S25/26 - EP 42
In episode 42 "Carroll behind the guys" - Erin Beau-Carroll, Rod Maxwell and Harry "stato" Merrell, discuss the goings on in the premiership and beyond. The latest manager resignations, player stats and transfers. Also available as a video podcast (https://youtu.be/-qk_G_Iloog) and on Mixcloud. A podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams Football Podcast - S25:26 EP41 "Is it almost Adios??" Fri 6 Feb 2026
Erin, Harry and Rod are together for a Friday edition with loads to talk about - are Arsenal catchable, will Pep definitely say "Adios" in the summer and can United maintain this run? Plus chats on Alty FC and the WSL. Watch on youtube (https://youtu.be/XYxNuRZC0zM) - listen across all good podcast platforms - Spotify, Apple, etc.Theatres of Dreams - a LATELATEPodcast Production @2026A podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Champions League Domination - S25/26 EP40 - 30 Jan 2026
He's back from his mid winter break and talking more sense than ever - Dom Bowers joins Richard and Rod to bring a bit of "blue positivity" to Theatres of Dreams Extra Time. On this week's episode the guys dive into the work of Champions League and why English teams could be dominating and also discuss if Arsenal can stay the course in the race to be Premier League Champions. Available as a podcast.A podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Walking in a Carrick Wonderland - S25:26 EP 39 (28 Jan 2026)
Harry and Rod are joined by Bambo Olajide (a media student at Salford Uni and MUFC fan) to make it an all red affair - quite suitable to discuss United's huge win at the Emirates but also the discuss the weekend's football more widely and this week's European football. Also available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/hsZv1AXAeR0A podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Focus on the Villa - a Claret & Blue Special - S25:26 EP 38 23 Jan 2026
This week's Theatres of Dreams Extra Time is a focus on the Villa. Richard and Rod are joined by long time Aston Villa supporter Mark Jennings to discuss the club, the season so far and the hopes and expectations for the rest of the year. And there's a brief chat about the weekend's results, including the Manc Derby (even though Dom is suspiciously missing!!). Also available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/lkEY1oj0omo?si=_oRm28uRUzkzGAiKA podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Shock of the Third Round: Macclesfield Dethrone Crystal Palace and Manc Derby Special - 15 Jan 2025
Dom and Rod discuss the FA Cup shocks — from Macclesfield’s historic win over Crystal Palace to Wrexham’s cup progress — and how upsets define the competition. They cover Manchester United’s cup exit and managerial uncertainty, VAR controversies, transfer and managerial gossip including Ancelotti (to UTD??) and consider whether Klopp would be a good fit for Real, and of course preview the big Manchester derby. Also available as a podcast. @theatresofdreamsA podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams Football Podcast - S25:26 EP 27 "Double Trouble for City" 21 Jan 2026
Erin, Harry and Rod digest, discuss and debate what this week's results mean for City, United, and Alty FC. Also available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/Kl6cfEFPiK0?si=RBnSVr_KAjGC99T4A podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Match Reaction: Old Trafford Upset: Brighton Beat United 2-1 — Fans and Frustration
Rod Maxwell and Harry Murrell stand outside Old Trafford after Manchester United were knocked out of the FA Cup by a depleted Brighton Hove Albion, 2-1. The episode breaks down a disappointing, low-energy performance, missed chances, and the heated reaction from supporters.They discuss player issues, Welbeck's goal, and poor contributions from the squad — plus concerns about depth, the timing of managerial changes, and growing pressure on the board and owners as United face Premier League challenges ahead.A podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams Football Podcast - S25/26 - EP 33 "All done bar the shouting?" 9 Jan 2026
Theatre of Dreams Extra Time kicks off 2026 with hosts dissecting Manchester football: United’s surprise managerial exit, debates over potential successors and whether Ruben engineered his own departure.They analyse the Premier League title race—Arsenal’s momentum, City’s recent draws and squad fatigue—plus the transfer scramble around Gehy and other key signings.The episode also covers fixture congestion and cup ties, injury concerns like Conor Bradley, and the wider problem of managerial churn and succession planning in modern football.A podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams Football Podcast - S25/26 EP32 - Amorin Over & Out - 6 January 2026
Erin, Harry and Rod are back after a little Christmas break and the news from Old Trafford makes for an explosive first episode of the year!! Also on Youtube - https://youtu.be/Gx5WZRn9f5QA podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams Football Podcast S25:26 EP31"The Football Season of Goodwill??" 19 Dec 2025
Dom, Richard and Rod wrap up the year with their views on how the league is going to end up this season and some of their favourite moments of football in 2025. Also available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/gjqiyBK542U?si=8bsIsyuecRdhdmO4A podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams Football Podcast S25/26 - EP30 "Heaven knows... I am not quite as miserable as I thought! - 17 Dec 2025
Rod and Harry dissect and reflect on a busy weekend of football across the English leagues with a focus this week on Altrincham FC after a disappointing away defeat in the FA Trophy and the 8 goal thriller at Old Trafford on Monday night - more frustration or reasons to be cheerful? Find out by having a listen or watching Youtube - https://youtu.be/k5Sb4K9DAGoA podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams S25/26 EP 29 "A Sack Full of Football" - Weds 10 Dec 2025
Our mid-week edition of Theatres of Dreams "A Sack Full Of Football" is now out to watch and listen to. Erin, Harry and Rod discuss the weekend results, the Liverpool Shenanigans, the WSL and of course their beloved Alty FC. Available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/Hk2jduFUnOAA podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams "Extra Time - Season 25/26 - "Van Dyke is doin my head in!" - Fri 5 Dec
On this week's "Extra Time" edition, Dom, Rich and Rod discuss the last week in Premier League action with Richard confessing a certain frustration with the big Liverpool defender - is this descent or just pure emotion??? Also available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/s4qynvpjIe8A podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams Podcast - S25:26 - EP 27 "One More Time" 3 Dec 2025
Erin, Harry and Rod analyse the results from the weekend and midweek with their typical focus on City, United and Altrincham FC but taking in the wider views of football of course. Also available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/Cw5bCg1Y9kwA podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams Podcast - S25/26 EP 25 "L is for Loser" - 27 Nov 2025
Following a weekend when City, Liverpool and Manchester United all lost, Dom and Rod discuss when it last happened, why Liverpool are on the slide and what could it mean for the club, and look at all the results in the EPL and UCL this week. Will it be Stevie G at the red wheel any time soon? Listen or watch on Youtube - https://youtu.be/jqHk4gK1THIA podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams Podcast - S25/26 EP24 - Manic Monday, Sunday and Saturday!!! 25 Nov 2025
With the domestic season back in gear after the international hiatus, Erin, Harry and Rod discuss the results from the weekend, some of the contentious decisions, and a certain Scotsman's overhead wonder strike! Also available as a podcast video - https://youtu.be/rELnyBON4eIA podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams Football Podcast S25/26 - EP 23 - "Super Scot McTominay" - 19 Nov 2025
We are still in awe of Scot McTominay's goal in the World Cup Qualifier against Denmark as it helped secure Scotland's place in their first World Cup Finals since 1998. Rod Maxwell and Radio Robin's Erin Beau-Carrol chat about that and Alty's great recent form both for the men and the women.A podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams Football Podcast - S25:26 EP 21 - "Pep at 1000 & counting" - 12 Nov 2025
Erin, Harry and Rod are back to review, discuss and debate another full week of football and to mark some significant milestones in the game. Pep managing his 1000th game and Ruben in charge of the Reds for a year.. Plus Alty win away. Listen or watch......https://youtu.be/B0ImKtMh_sgA podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams Extra Time S25/26 Ep22 - Tuchel's England ticking over, WSL and World Cup Wrap Up - 14 Nov 2025
Dom, Rich and Rod discuss the goings on in football this week from the wider angle covering City v L'pool - Slot lost the plot? World Cup Qualies - Tuchel's England ticking over, and this weekend's top of the WSL table Manchester derby. Also on YouTube - https://youtu.be/0X7sGrghXV0A podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams "Extra Time" S25:26 - EP 20 - "Flying Bayern" 7 Nov 2025
Dom Bowers, Richard Irvine and Rod Maxwell are back to chat, discuss, and debate more football from across the leagues not only their own football loyalties. Also available as a podcast across all main podcast sites. Podcast produced by LATELATEProductions for Altrincham Community Media and RadioAlty.co.ukhttps://youtu.be/4f3FJ0l64jYA podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams S25/26 EP19: Midweek Blues and Champions League Thrills - 5 Nov 2025
Rod Maxwell hosts the Theatre of Dreams podcast with Harry Merrell and Erin Beau-Carroll from Radio Robbins. They dissect United’s draw with Forest, Altrincham vs Boston preview, FA Cup upsets, manager shake-ups across clubs, and Champions League action including Liverpool, Arsenal and Haaland’s scoring spree. A lively round-up of games, transfers, and club issues ahead of the weekend fixtures. Also available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/uiYxLAzXCzgA podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams "Extra Time" - S25/26 EP 18 "Trouble Up North" - 31 Oct 2025
Once again Richard is missing in action and so it is left to Dom and Rod to survey, analyse, discuss and surmise on another week in football. And this week as well as the usual commentary on the week in football from a Premier League perspective they discuss the goings on and shenanigans north of the border at Celtic. And a little question as to how much pressure Slot is under?? Listen via the usual podcast channels or watch right on Youtube - https://youtu.be/9xoy4sjKjWAA podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams Podcast S25:26 EP17 "Crisis? What crisis? - 29 Oct 2025
Erin, Harry and Rod are back for another discussion about another turbulent week in football. As well as discussing the results from the weekend for their respective teams, they also look north of the border to try and understand what exactly is going on at Celtic! Watch on youtube of listen whether you get your podcasts from. https://youtu.be/gUtBnDGoZ9EA podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams S25/26 - EP 16 - "Harry-donna" - 23 Oct 2025
Erin, Harry and Rod try to unpack a busy week of football on and off the pitch starting with the news that Altrincham FC sacked Phil Parkinson earlier in the day. Discussing, debating and deliberating that plus all the results from the weekend and mid week games - take a listen to The Theatres of Dreams.... also available on Youtube - A podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams S2526 EP15 "Tuchel's on Target" - Fri 10 Oct 2025
Erin, Harry and Rod talk internationals WSL and European action on this episode of the pod. Available also on Youtube - https://youtu.be/VWlrytHRkbQA podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams Extra Time S25/26 - EP 14 - You Only Sing When You're Winning - Fri 10 Oct
Dom, Richard and Rod discuss the results from last weekend and ponder are Liverpool on the slide; will Arsenal stay the course and why is the atmosphere at games not what it use to be. Listen on the podcast or watch on Youtube - https://youtu.be/tnAgavrl_UIA podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams Football Podcast S25/26 - EP 15 - Results Overview and WSL Focus - 9 Oct 2025
Erin and Rod catch up on the football results, views, news and gossip as well as taking a closer look at the WSL results and the Women's Champions League games as well. A podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams Football Podcast - S25/26 - EP14 - "The Amorim Fan Club and some 'Blue' Perspective" - 3 Oct 2025
Harry and Erin are joined by George Allan - MUFC and Alty fan and a commentator on Radio Robins - the Alty FC live broadcasts on RadioAlty.co.uk. And he brings some much needed optimism.... A podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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Theatres of Dreams Football Podcast - S25/26 EP13 "It's City's worst start to the league in 19 years" - 26 Sep 2025
On this week's pod, Erin and Harry analyse recent matches including Altrincham FC's losses, Manchester United's performance against Chelsea, and Manchester City's worst start to a league season in 19 years. A podcast produced by LATELATEProductions for Altrincham Community Media CIC and radioalty.co.ukA podcast produced by LATELATEPodcasts part of LATELATEProductions
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A twice weekly podcast about football in general and Manchester clubs in particular. Produced by LATELATEPodcasts and presented by Rod Maxwell, Harry Merrell, Erin Beau-Carroll (Wednesday's Theatres of Dreams) and Rod Maxwell, Richard Irvine and Dom Bowers (Friday's Theatres of Dreams Extra Time).
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