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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
1226
Years Active
2010 - 2025
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Was Nathan Jones A Mistake For Southampton?

Was Nathan Jones A Mistake For Southampton?

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Molly Hudson.


Southampton are still rooted to the bottom of the Premier League after a 1-0 loss at home to Nottingham Forest. The fans ar…

00:57:50  |   Thu 05 Jan 2023
Are Spurs Actually Underperforming?

Are Spurs Actually Underperforming?

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson and Alyson Rudd.


Tottenham lost at home to Aston Villa and Antonio Conte with some classic deflection - but are Spurs fans expecting too much of the team…

01:13:22  |   Mon 02 Jan 2023
Liverpool’s Stealth Signings

Liverpool’s Stealth Signings

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson and Alyson Rudd, with Paul Joyce and Martin Hardy.


Erling Haaland picked up where he left off for Manchester City, but are they still the team to beat - …

01:08:39  |   Thu 29 Dec 2022
The World Cup Is A Distant Memory

The World Cup Is A Distant Memory

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Molly Hudson and Tom Allnutt.


The EFL Cup is back and already we’ve seen some excellent football. Were people wrong about players feeling fatigue after the Wo…

01:05:00  |   Fri 23 Dec 2022
World Cup 2022: Episode 26 - Messi’s World Cup

World Cup 2022: Episode 26 - Messi’s World Cup

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson and Alyson Rudd in London, with David Walsh in Qatar.


Argentina have won their third World Cup in one of the most entertaining World Cup Finals ever - wh…

01:02:01  |   Mon 19 Dec 2022
World Cup 2022: Episode 25 - The World Cup Final Preview

World Cup 2022: Episode 25 - The World Cup Final Preview

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson and Alyson Rudd in London, with Jonathan Northcroft in Qatar.


We look ahead to the World Cup Final. Jonathan Northcroft joins us from Doha to share his t…

00:57:44  |   Fri 16 Dec 2022
World Cup 2022: Episode 24 - Morocco Dominate, But France Make The Final

World Cup 2022: Episode 24 - Morocco Dominate, But France Make The Final

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Allnutt and Alyson Rudd.


Morocco fell short of making the World Cup final as France won 2-0 in the second semi-final - but who were the better side?…

00:38:02  |   Thu 15 Dec 2022
World Cup 2022: Episode 23 - More Messi Magic Inspires Argentina!

World Cup 2022: Episode 23 - More Messi Magic Inspires Argentina!

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson and Alyson Rudd to review Argentina's 3-0 win over Croatia in the first 2022 World Cup semi-final.


Were Argentina fortunate to have been awarded a penalt…

00:34:11  |   Wed 14 Dec 2022
World Cup 2022: Episode 22 - Crunch Time For Messi and Modrić

World Cup 2022: Episode 22 - Crunch Time For Messi and Modrić

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Molly Hudson and James Restall.


We continue to look at where England go next following their World Cup exit and James and Molly add their thoughts to th…

01:02:23  |   Tue 13 Dec 2022
World Cup 2022: Episode 21 - The End Of The Road For The Three Lions

World Cup 2022: Episode 21 - The End Of The Road For The Three Lions

Hugh Woozencroft is in Qatar and Tom Clarke, Gregor Robertson and Alyson Rudd are in London.


England are out of the World Cup. What have we learned from their time in Qatar, did they get it wrong agai…

00:52:33  |   Sun 11 Dec 2022
World Cup 2022: Episode 20 - A Nauseating Fascination With Messi

World Cup 2022: Episode 20 - A Nauseating Fascination With Messi

Hugh Woozencroft is in Qatar and Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd are in London.


Argentina lost a 2-0 lead but eventually triumphed on penalties against the Netherlands. Does this further back up Hugh’s ide…

01:02:01  |   Sat 10 Dec 2022
World Cup 2022: Episode 19 - The World Cup Of Falseness

World Cup 2022: Episode 19 - The World Cup Of Falseness

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Roddy, Matt Lawton and Owen Slot in Qatar.


From last minute u-turns to questions over the authenticity of some fans - what are our experiences of the World Cup in Qat…

00:51:48  |   Fri 09 Dec 2022
World Cup 2022: Episode 18 - The Business End Of Qatar 2022

World Cup 2022: Episode 18 - The Business End Of Qatar 2022

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Jonathan Northcroft and Matt Dickinson in Qatar.


What has Qatar 2022 been like for our journalists so far? Has the lack of alcohol and location made the event feel safer?…

00:45:49  |   Thu 08 Dec 2022
World Cup 2022: Episode 17 - Step Aside Ronaldo, There’s A New Kid In Town

World Cup 2022: Episode 17 - Step Aside Ronaldo, There’s A New Kid In Town

Hugh Woozencroft is in Qatar - with Gregor Robertson and Alyson Rudd in London.


Morocco have provided us with the latest World Cup shock - beating Spain on penalties to become the first Arabic-speakin…

00:33:30  |   Wed 07 Dec 2022
World Cup 2022: Episode 16 - It’s Just Like Watching Brazil

World Cup 2022: Episode 16 - It’s Just Like Watching Brazil

Hugh Woozencroft is in Qatar - with Gregor Robertson and Tom Clarke in London.


Brazil danced their way to a 4-1 victory over South Korea. Can anyone realistically stop them? (00:00)


Speaking of dancing…

00:45:45  |   Tue 06 Dec 2022
World Cup 2022: Episode 15 - England Set Up A Quarter Final Against France

World Cup 2022: Episode 15 - England Set Up A Quarter Final Against France

Hugh Woozencroft and Tom Roddy are in Qatar - with Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd in London.


England are through to the quarter finals of the World Cup with a 3-0 win over Senegal - but …

00:50:46  |   Mon 05 Dec 2022
World Cup 2022: Episode 14 - Messi Scores In His 1000th Game, But Argentina Look Beatable

World Cup 2022: Episode 14 - Messi Scores In His 1000th Game, But Argentina Look Beatable

Hugh Woozencroft is in Qatar - with Gregor Robertson and Tom Allnutt in London.


Messi impressed as Argentina avoided a late shock to beat Australia - but are the rest of the team offering enough? (00:…

00:36:23  |   Sun 04 Dec 2022
World Cup 2022: Episode 13 - Elation For South Korea, Despair For Uruguay

World Cup 2022: Episode 13 - Elation For South Korea, Despair For Uruguay

Hugh Woozencroft is in Qatar, whilst Alyson Rudd and Gregor Robertson are both in London to look back at an eventful final day of World Cup Group action, with late drama as South Korea secured a plac…

00:46:57  |   Sat 03 Dec 2022
World Cup 2022: Episode 12 - Germany Crash Out & Belgium's Limp Exit!

World Cup 2022: Episode 12 - Germany Crash Out & Belgium's Limp Exit!

Hugh Woozencroft is in Qatar, while Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson are both in London to look back at an eventful day of World Cup action, with both Germany and Belgium being knocked out of the comp…

00:41:48  |   Fri 02 Dec 2022
World Cup 2022: Episode 11 - The Socceroos Are Going Through!

World Cup 2022: Episode 11 - The Socceroos Are Going Through!

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson and Tom Allnutt to review all the World Cup action from Day 11 of the 2022 World Cup whilst Matt Dickinson discusses England's Group Stage Campaign!


Tom …

00:39:30  |   Thu 01 Dec 2022
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