The thinking fan's football podcast.
From previews to reviews, winners to losers, who's in and out on the transfer roundabout, tactics, stats and the dreaded VAR - join the best reporters covering the biggest sport on the planet.
Hosted by Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson, The Game brings you the latest on the Premier League and the EFL, as well as a front-row seat to international tournaments.
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Arsenal and Brighton show title credentials. Plus who is getting sacked first?
Arsenal beat Liverpool at Anfield for the first time in sixteen attempts. The Champions showed a familiar resilience, is their defence as good as they have ever had? For
Nov 2 57 min
Did the Stretford End save Michael Carrick?
Manchester United latest in part two. Part One Fleetwood, Dowman and Kane
In front of a raucous five thousand fans at Highbury Fleetwood Town beat Arsenal on penalties -
Oct 29 44 min
EFL EXTRA: Southampton climbing, Burnley sinking and Middlesbrough magic
Middlesbrough look set for another charge at promotion this season as Kim Hellberg's side put on a masterclass away at Bolton.
They might have competition from Southampt
Oct 27 42 min
United dismal, Liverpool dynamic and Villa dreaming
Another weekend, another disastrous result for Manchester United who slumped to a 3-0 defeat against an impressive Bournemouth side. At the final whistle, Old Trafford de
Oct 26 58 min
Who's at fault - Carrick or Fernandes?
It goes from bad to worse for Manchester United. A humiliating loss to Como followed by captain Bruno Fernandes turning on the manager. Is this now a power struggle betwe
Oct 22 51 min
EFL EXTRA: Could this be Birmingham City's year?
Tom Clarke and Times journalist and former football league player Gregor Robertson cover all the latest from The Championship, League One and League Two.
Are Birmingham
Oct 21 47 min
Can free scoring Brighton upset the top four?
Brighton can't stop scoring. twenty three goals in the opening seven games is the fourth best in Premier League history. Are Fabian Hurzeler's team serious top four conte
Oct 19 54 min
Are Manchester United a basket case?
Lisandro Martinez chucked a hand grenade into the Man Utd dressing room when he questioned the quality of the clubs signings and the man responsible - technical director
Oct 15 49 min
Did Southampton and Eckert get away with it?
Ahead of a full set of midweek fixtures a quick catch up on the EFL with all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two.
Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertso
Oct 13 39 min
City win leaves bad taste and managers under pressure
Man City looked worth every penny of the money spent on them as they beat Liverpool at Anfield. But the result left a strange taste as many wondered what it meant. Is the
Oct 12 59 min
England greats and Manchester City punishment
The Premier League returns, Man City punishment needs carful thought and where do Bellingham and Kane rank?
Are Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham in your top five England g
Oct 8 53 min
EFL EXTRA: Big games, new managers and pointless goals
Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson return with all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two.
There are some big games in the Championship with third agai
Oct 7 31 min
Will Man City's stars leave? And is Bellingham as good as Zidane ?
As expected MAnchester City are to appeal against the guilty verdicts handed down to them by the independent commision. But what does that mean...will the whole affair dr
Oct 5 52 min
Manchester City - What happens next?
The Premier League have released their statement regarding the findings against Manchester City and it is a scathing assessment.
The independent commision referenced 'sh
Oct 1 43 min
How should Man City be punished?
Manchester City have been found guilty of the vast majority of the 115 charges against them - what happens next? Relegation, points deduction, transfer embargo, financial
Sep 28 51 min
Tuchel needs to forget 'England DNA' and just coach
International football returns for the first time since the World Cup and England manager Thomas Tuchel isn't sure he can coach his players to play possession football -
Sep 24 42 min
EFL EXTRA: Dockers and Black Country derbies
EFL EXTRA: Dockers and Black Country Derbies
All the latest news from the EFL. This week Gregor Robertson is joined by Joe Harston.
Two big derby's as West Ham staged a
Sep 22 49 min
Brighton and Brentford upstage the 'big boys'
Brighton and Brentford put in master class performances to humble Arsenal and Chelsea. Both teams looked organised, robust and hugely impressive. By contrast despite the
Sep 21 57 min
What is the problem with Manchester United?
Two defeats in a week, including the Manchester derby, losing a two goal lead at home for the first time in fifty years and then a young star asks to leave - the problems
Sep 17 55 min
EFL EXTRA: Who are the contenders to win the Championship?
All the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two with Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson.
Another big win for West Ham sends them top, Southampton are climb
Sep 15 49 min
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So much self-satisfied nonsense out there in the world of football podcasts, but this one just delivers exactly what those of us who need a weekly fix require.
What I would say is:
- It’s a Liverpool love-in
- It’s a Spurs mock-fest
As a Spurs fan, I grin and bear the mockery (years of experience!), its still worth it for the rest of the content.
UKNYC1 · Jul 2024
I’m done with this podcast. Hugh Woozencroft is nasty and negative, often combative with his fellow hosts and speaks as though he — a podcast host! — has more insight and knowledge about playing football than the professionals. I’m done. And if anyone is looking for a more intelligent, less petulant football podcast, The Guardian’s Football Weekly is terrific as is the BBC’s. Woozencroft out, please!
Bennyboldodns · Dec 2022
I consider this “must listening” every week. Insightful & witty, with its heart in the right place.
Alex&D · Jan 2022
I usually rate the podcast as 5 star but Alyson Rudd’s obvious Liverpool bias is unprofessional & annoying. I subscribe to The Times because it is known for factual & objective journalism but her reporting is anything but and is damaging the reputation of The Times. It’s a shame because she is clearly an excellent journalist but she is putting her love for Liverpool first.
SJCB1957 · Aug 2022
I started listening again after the blowhard Hugh Woozencroft moved on. Unfortunately now we have blowhard Martin Samuel. A man who rambles interminably, while simultaneously being inaudible half the time as he growls under his breath for some attempt at dramatic effect. A man who thinks nothing of interrupting others. A man completely at peace jumping in and answering questions directed at other panelists. Robertson is great, as are Clarke and Roddy. Unfortunately, Samuel has made this pod unlistenable. So again I unsubscribe.
cjhermanns · Apr 2024
If you’re a fan of MUFC or Liverpool you’ll like this podcast. They spend a lot of time discussing the two and the host never lets you forget he’s a United fan.
Alyson Rudd should not be on a general football podcast, she can’t help herself when it comes to discussing LFC and is so biased it’s embarrassing. The others enable her by chuckling along at her more blatant fawning.
Other than that the other contributors are generally very good. It’s just a shame about Rudd.
pgcayman · Dec 2021
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