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The Game

The thinking fan's football podcast, providing previews and reviews of all the action - every Monday and Thursday. 


Listen to the best of The Times and The Sunday Times journalists as they cover the biggest sport on the planet; from winners to losers, who's in and out on the transfer roundabout, tactical developments, data analysis and the dreaded VAR.


Hosted by Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson alongside special guest appearances, the team bring you the latest on the Premier League and the EFL, as well as a front-row seat to international tournaments including the Champions League, European Championships and World Cups.


We know football isn't life and death. It's much more serious than that.


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Update frequency
every 2 days
Average duration
48 minutes
Episodes
1225
Years Active
2010 - 2025
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Who did the best transfer business?

Who did the best transfer business?

With the window shut what difference will it all make? Who has done the best business, who has done panicked business. Martin doesn’t think Arsenal can win it from the back this season, they’ll need …

00:57:31  |   Thu 04 Sep 2025
EFL Extra: Championship clubs splash the cash

EFL Extra: Championship clubs splash the cash

It was a high spending end to the transfer window in the Championship with Southampton, Ipswich, Birmingham and Middlesborough all spending big. Wrexham finally flexed their financial muscle with a n…

00:38:19  |   Wed 03 Sep 2025
Liverpool beat Arsenal at Anfield, as Isak arrives in record deal

Liverpool beat Arsenal at Anfield, as Isak arrives in record deal

Liverpool edged past Arsenal in a top-of-the-table clash, thanks to Dominik Szoboszlai’s stunning free-kick - but will Mikel Arteta ever win at Anfield? 


Plus, we break down the biggest transfer news …

01:01:14  |   Mon 01 Sep 2025
Manchester United humiliated - what now for Amorim?

Manchester United humiliated - what now for Amorim?

Manchester United suffer one of their most humiliating defeats in years, crashing out of the Carabao Cup on penalties to League Two Grimsby Town - but what does it mean for Ruben Amorim’s future?


We …

00:57:31  |   Thu 28 Aug 2025
North London on top: Can Spurs keep pace, and is this finally Arsenal’s year?

North London on top: Can Spurs keep pace, and is this finally Arsenal’s year?

North London’s on top - but can Tottenham’s fast start under Thomas Frank last? Arsenal’s 5-0 win over Leeds showcased their squad depth and a 15-year-old wonderkid, but with this firepower, surely t…

00:59:47  |   Mon 25 Aug 2025
Arsenal hijack Eze deal; Newcastle’s Isak saga deepens

Arsenal hijack Eze deal; Newcastle’s Isak saga deepens

As Arsenal swoop in to hijack the Eze deal from Spurs - we break down how Mikel Arteta’s side sealed a £67.5m move for the Crystal Palace star.


Plus, the latest on the Alexander Isak saga at Newcastl…

00:58:28  |   Thu 21 Aug 2025
EFL Extra! It’s early days in the Championship, but…

EFL Extra! It’s early days in the Championship, but…

Only two weeks into the EFL season - but that’s time enough for Tom and Gregor to start reading the runes. Could this finally be the year Stoke City turns things around under Mark Robins? Winger, Mil…

00:40:08  |   Wed 20 Aug 2025
First weekend: Sunderland staying up; City for the title and Liverpool don't need Isak

First weekend: Sunderland staying up; City for the title and Liverpool don't need Isak

Maybe the Premier League isn’t a closed shop after all. Before the season started the talk was could any of the promoted teams buck the trend and stay up. Well straight away Sunderland thumped West H…
00:59:08  |   Mon 18 Aug 2025
PREMIER LEAGUE PREDICTIONS

PREMIER LEAGUE PREDICTIONS

The new season is nearly here! On the eve of the first game who will be fighting for the title, who’ll be the surprise package and who will be scrapping at the bottom? After a season of some surprise…

00:58:26  |   Thu 14 Aug 2025
PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM BY TEAM SPECIALS: Part Four

PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM BY TEAM SPECIALS: Part Four

Newcastle, Sunderland, Leeds and Burnley


The last in our team by team look at the new Premier League season.

 

Who have they signed? Who do they need to sign?

Reporters give the inside track on any pend…

00:59:14  |   Tue 12 Aug 2025
PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM BY TEAM SPECIALS: Part Three

PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM BY TEAM SPECIALS: Part Three

Manchester United, Manchester City, Villa, Forest and Wolves


The third in our team by team look at the new Premier League season.

 

Who have they signed? Who do they need to sign?

Reporters give the ins…

01:00:31  |   Sun 10 Aug 2025
PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM BY TEAM SPECIALS: Part Two

PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM BY TEAM SPECIALS: Part Two

 Liverpool, Everton, Fulham, Bournemouth and Chelsea.


The second in our team by team look at the new Premier League season.

 

Who have they signed? Who do they need to sign?

Reporters give the inside t…

01:04:06  |   Fri 08 Aug 2025
EFL: It’s Championship time…

EFL: It’s Championship time…

The Championship starts this weekend. To quote Gregor Robertson – “With some teams no one has a Scooby what is going to happen to them.” Big spending Birmingham City and Wrexham join the party, bring…
00:51:43  |   Thu 07 Aug 2025
PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM BY TEAM SPECIALS: Part One

PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM BY TEAM SPECIALS: Part One

Arsenal, Spurs, West Ham, Brighton, Palace and Brentford


The Premier League is nearly upon us!

In a series of specials, we asses every team in the Premier League. Who have they signed? Who do they need…

01:00:36  |   Mon 04 Aug 2025
EFL Preview Show: Leagues One and Two

EFL Preview Show: Leagues One and Two

It’s nearly back! Leagues One and Two kick off this weekend.

Following two successive relegations Luton are among the favourites in League One alongside the likes of Cardiff, Stockport and Bolton. At…

00:57:38  |   Wed 30 Jul 2025
England retain their title!

England retain their title!

England are still European Champions! The Lionesses beat Spain in a nail-biting penalty shootout. It was revenge over a Spanish team who had beaten them in the World Cup Final two years ago.

It is the…

00:27:24  |   Sun 27 Jul 2025
WOMEN'S EURO 2025: England’s last gasp heroics

WOMEN'S EURO 2025: England’s last gasp heroics


England have done it again, but wow did they leave it late. In the very last second, they scored a dramatic equaliser. Then with only a minute left of extra time they did it again, this time with a r…

00:40:43  |   Wed 23 Jul 2025
Transfer latest and England prepare for Italy

Transfer latest and England prepare for Italy

England face Italy in the Euro semi final tomorrow night but Which England will turn up? The team that demolished Wales and dominated the Netherlands; or the team which struggled against France and S…

00:44:17  |   Mon 21 Jul 2025
England into Semis after crazy penalty shootout

England into Semis after crazy penalty shootout

England are through to the Semi-finals, just. In a nerve-wracking game where they looked second best for large parts England refused to give in. Individual heroics, force of will and some super subs …

00:41:00  |   Fri 18 Jul 2025
Chelsea are Champions of the World! Premier League next..?

Chelsea are Champions of the World! Premier League next..?


Stop the press Chelsea are champions of the world. Who saw that coming? They didn’t just win; they won in style dominating a PSG team who had previously swept all before them.

Chelsea reporter Pete R…

00:38:17  |   Tue 15 Jul 2025
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