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.
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The Thurs team of Martin Samuel, Tony Cascarino and Gregor Robertson join Tom Clarke to discuss one thing…VAR. With two thrilling games and twelve goals between them the Man Utd v Copenhagen and Spur…
Monday regulars Gregor Robertson and Alyson Rudd join Tom Allnutt and Tom Clarke for The Game.
The team look at good wins for Sheffield Utd and Forest and a point for Luton. But what about the perform…
The regular Thursday club of Martin Samuel, Tony Cascarino and Gregor Robertson join Tom Clarke.
Déjà vu as Man Utd are once again the main talking point. Is Erik ten Hag now under pressure, a team w…
Ally Rudd, Gregor Robertson and James Restall join Tom Clarke on Mondays edition of The Game.
After reflecting on another one-sided Manchester derby they move on to who can win the title. Spurs fans a…
Gregor Robertson, Jonathan Northcroft and Martin Samuel join Tom Clarke. They look back at the weeks European fixtures, have things turned around for Manchester United and two of their players in par…
Tom Clarke is back and joined by Monday regulars Alyson Rudd, Tom Roddy and Gregor Robertson. After paying tribute to the late great Sir Bobby Charlton they look back on a fantastic weekend of footba…
Sancho alone with his lunchbox and can England win the Euros?
Gregor Robertson is joined by Martin Samuel, Tony Cascarino and James Gheerbrant.
Should England dare to dream…? Martin Samuel thinks they …
In todays edition of The Game Gregor Robertson is joined by Tony Cascarino, Tom Roddy and Alyson Rudd. No surprise that Gregor starts with a look back at Scotland’s qualification for next years Euros…
Chief sports correspondent for The Times Matt Lawton and Chief sports writer for the Sunday Times David Walsh join Tom Clarke for a unique look at England manager Gareth Southgate.
David Walsh helped …
Chief sports correspondent for The Times Matt Lawton and Chief sports writer for the Sunday Times David Walsh join Tom Clarke for a unique look at England manager Gareth Southgate.
David Walsh helped …
Most teams get a mention as Tony Cascarino, Tom Roddy and Gregor Robertson join Tom Clarke for Mondays’ edition of The Game.
Who are city missing most and is the result Arsenal’s spring board.
West Ha…
Tom Clarke is joined by Martin Samuel, Gregor Robertson and Tom Allnutt for a jam packed show. They look back at a memorable night on Tyneside, Martin Samuel thinks Newcastle will win the Champions L…
Joining Tom Clarke on this episode of The Game are Alyson Rudd, Molly Hudson and Gregor Robertson.
VAR is given a thorough grilling, but will anything change. Should it be referees operating VAR.
City…
Martin Samuel, Jonny Northcroft and Gregor Robertson join Tom Clarke on Thursday’s edition of The Game.
Manchester City lost for the first time at Newcastle, but did Pep Guardiola give his players an …
Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tom Allnut join Tom Clarke to discuss the Ange, Chelsea and thrashings.
The team pick through the aftermath of the north London derby, Ange’s influence, Raya v Ramsd…
Gregor Robertson, Jonny Northcroft and Martin Samuel join Tom Clarke for a debrief of this weeks Champions league matches. A good week for Arsenal and City, an ok week for Newcastle but another forge…
Gregor Robertson, Tony Cascarino and Alyson Rudd join Tom Clarke for the Monday edition of ‘The Game.’
The postmortem on Man Utd v Brighton takes centre stage. Brighton were brilliant, a well run well…
Gregor Robertson, Tony Cascarino and Martin Samuel join Tom Clarke for this episode of The Game.
The team address the criticism surrounding Harry Maguire. Tony Cascarino says the situation reminds him…
Saudi's football giants - How the signings work and will the spending continue?
Tom Clarke is joined by regular Monday panellist Alyson Rudd and debutant Tom Kershaw. Messrs Martin Hardy and Michael …
The Game Tom Clarke is joined by Matt Dickinson, Matt Lawton and Martin Samuel to discuss the weeks footballing news, this weekend’s international fixtures and a few very funny stories of runs ins wi…