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Farhan Lalji: Why is the new coach (Manny Malhotra) signing taking so long? It is time to start looking elsewhere?
Ep. 2093
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TSN's Farhan Lalji joins the show for a wide reaching chat about everything on the sports docket. The guys get Farhan's take on the holdup for Malhotra, the effects on the Sedins if they miss on this target, and whether Gallagher is a fit for the team next season. Farhan also gives us the latest on Whitecaps ownership, BC Place and the intersectionality of the BC Lions' future in all of that. Plus, Farhan's take on the Lions' chances for a Grey Cup this season.
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