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Last Match Then Bed

Last Match Then Bed

Tom Craine

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. Join comedian Tom Craine each week as he navigates the chaos of managing a team on the iconic 97/98 database, with the help of YOU, and a new celebrity assistant manager (Josh Widdicombe, Nish Kumar, Maisie Adam, Alex Brooker, Elis James and more) to talk 90s football legends, Scandinavian bargains, and which direction to make your players run.



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



And head over toPatreon.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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  • 9 - Ep 8. Henry Paker: "It's basically a flat oblong down the middle"

    Welcome to episode 8!


    Stepping in as our assistant manager this week is comedian, cartoonist and host of the brilliant Three Bean Salad podcast... Henry Paker! And in his FIRST EVER time playing Championship Manager we'll see him design a never before seen formation, send our star player to Ibiza, and fall in love "with the magic of the Auto Windscreens Cup".


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


    And head over toPatreon.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.

    Wed, 04 Nov 2026 - 52min
  • 8 - Ep 7. Rhys James: "By that point, I would've been cheating..." (Ad Free VIDEO version)

    EPISODE 7 HAS LANDED!


    And joining us this week is Rhys James, star of Mock The Week, Live At Apollo, and now... the 1997 Leyton Orient dug out. And BOY does he have his work cut out for him, as we face our toughest test of the season... a League Cup match against the MIGHTY Sunderland. So what will it be? Giant killing or humiliating defeat? It's time to find out!


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


    And head over toPatreon.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.

    Wed, 28 Oct 2026 - 53min
  • 7 - Ep 6. Max Rushden: "We got Halesowen Town to the Champions League final"

    EPISODE 6 IS HEEEEEERE!


    And this week the Guardian Football Weekly's Max Rushden is joining us in our wind swept Orient dugout! We discuss his childhood love for football management games, taking Halesowen Town to the Champions League final, and then see if he's still got the knack as he leads Leyton Orient into four tough league fixtures.


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


    And head over toPatreon.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.

    Wed, 21 Oct 2026 - 53min
  • 6 - Rob Copland: "Are you watching Elis James?!" (Ad Free VIDEO version)

    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 toPatreon.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.

    Wed, 14 Oct 2026 - 52min
  • 5 - Ray Bradshaw: "I'm Facebook friends with Martin Lauchlan"

    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 toPatreon.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.

    Wed, 07 Oct 2026 - 49min
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