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
- 1226
- Years Active
- 2010 - 2025
Man City Are Champions Again; Forest Survive & Brighton Qualify For Europe!
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tom Roddy to look back at the weekend's Premier League action and discuss the biggest stories of the week.
Nottingham Forest have secure…
Man City on course for treble as Toney gets hit with 8 month ban
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Ian Harkey & Tom Allnutt.
Man City produce a masterclass against Real Madrid to book their place in the Champions League final with some billing it as t…
Man City hold their nerve to move one step closer to title
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Alyson Rudd, Tom Roddy & Gregor Robertson.
Arsenal's title bid finally comes to an end as they lose at home to Brighton by three goals.
Are Brighton the best team to watch…
Champions League final in sight
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Jonathan Northcroft, Gregor Robertson & Ian Hawkey.
Following the 1-1 draw at The Bernabeu are Man City now heavy favourites or just favourites to reach the Champions Lea…
Goals galore on a manic Monday of Premier League football!
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Alyson Rudd, Gregor Robertson & Charlotte Duncker
Was Everton's win the most bizarre result this season? A team that played more like champions elect as oppos…
Record-Breaking Haaland & Big Sam Is Back!
Tom Clarke is joined by Gregor Robertson and Tom Allnutt to look back at the week's Premier League action and discuss the biggest stories of the week.
The Times' Chief Sports Correspondent Matt Lawton…
Mayday For Leeds and Groundhog Day For Spurs
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tony Cascarino.
Spurs once again started very poorly, but this time managed to almost salvage a point against Liverpool. How do they eve…
Is That The Title Decided?
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The latest episode of The Game podcast was released earlier:
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Allnutt & Jonathan Northcroft.
Title decided? Following Man City's comprehensive…
Arsenal Slip Up; Spurs Swept Aside & Who Will Go Down?!
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tony Cascarino and Tom Clarke to look back at the weekend's Premier League and FA Cup football.
Arsenal drop 2 more points after drawing 3-3 at home to …
Will Manchester City Finally Win The Champions League?!
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Jonathan Northcroft and Ian Hawkey to look back at the midweek Champions League action, and look ahead to the weekend's football.
Manchester City book t…
Are Arsenal Cracking Under Pressure?
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tom Roddy.
Arsenal dropped more points in the title race at the weekend. Are they struggling under the pressure and will the title come …
"The Biggest Vanity Job You’ve Ever Seen"
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tony Cascarino and Tom Clarke in London - and Gregor Robertson in Ghent.
Chelsea have it all to do in their Champions League second leg against Real Madrid. Was Frank Lam…
The Title Races Take Another Twist & More VAR Drama In The Premier League!
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson and Alyson Rudd to look back at the weekend's Premier League football and discuss the biggest stories.
Arsenal draw 2-2 away at Liverpool in a thrilling …
Lampard Returns To Chelsea & Will More Owners Sack Their Managers?
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Tom Roddy to look back at the midweek Premier League football and discuss the biggest stories.
Frank Lampard has return to Chelsea as the…
Potter Sacked, Rodgers Leaves & Should Liverpool Sell Alexander-Arnold?
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tony Cascarino and Alyson Rudd to look back at the weekend's Premier League football.
Graham Potter has been sacked as Chelsea manager after just 7 mont…
Sensational Scotland Stun Spain & Roy's Return To The Dugout!
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Roddy and Jonathan Northcroft to look back at the weekend's International football, and look ahead to the return of the Premier League.
Scotland stu…
What Now For Spurs After Conte, And Is It Job Done For England?!
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson and Tony Cascarino to look back at the weekend's International football.
Spurs have parted company with Antonio Conte, was it always a marriage in hell? …
Is Southgate under pressure?
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke, Michael Grant & Matt Lawton
Matt Lawton joins the show from Naples ahead of England's European Championship qualifier plus he gives an updat…
Conte and Mitrovic take centre stage
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke & Tom Allnutt
Antonio Conte lets rip at his players after throwing away a 3-1 lead at Southampton. Should Conte keep his job? And was his ra…
Is Pep A Party Pooper?
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Ian Hawkey and Jonathan Northcroft.
Erling Haaland scored five goals in little over an hour for Manchester City in their 7-0 win over Leipzig. Can we fi…