The phrase "last chance saloon" means it is the final opportunity or option available to someone before they face negative consequences or miss out on an opportunity. Full definition
Gameweek 31 has a number of huge games, with Liverpool potentially at last chance saloon when they head to the Emirates. (caughtoffside.com)
This was last chance saloon territory and McGeady responded brilliantly by scoring this cracker on his debut.No goals have followed since, but McGeady has been playing regularly, which is something that hasn't happened since 2011. (pollemma.com)