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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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World Cup 2022: Episode 10 - England Progress But Wales Eliminated In 'Battle Of Britain'

World Cup 2022: Episode 10 - England Progress But Wales Eliminated In 'Battle Of Britain'

Hugh Woozencroft is in Qatar and Tom Allnutt, Alyson Rudd and Gregor Robertson are all in London to review England's 3-0 win over Wales and the other action from Day 10 of the 2022 World Cup.


Tom Rodd…

00:44:45  |   Wed 30 Nov 2022
World Cup 2022: Episode 9 - Goals Galore As The Group Stages Heat Up!

World Cup 2022: Episode 9 - Goals Galore As The Group Stages Heat Up!

Tom Clarke, Alyson Rudd and Gregor Robertson are all in London to review the day's World Cup action, with goals galore on Day 9 in Qatar.


Was Cameroon 3-3 Serbia the game of the tournament? And was Vi…

00:48:20  |   Tue 29 Nov 2022
World Cup 2022: Episode 8 - Morocco shock Belgium and Messi on the Move

World Cup 2022: Episode 8 - Morocco shock Belgium and Messi on the Move

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson and James Gheerbrant to review the day's World Cup action whilst Matt Lawton joins from Qatar to discuss his exclusive in the Times on Lionel Messi look…

00:39:19  |   Mon 28 Nov 2022
World Cup 2022- Episode 7- More Messi Magic & France Look the Business

World Cup 2022- Episode 7- More Messi Magic & France Look the Business

Martin Hardy joins us live from Qatar after attending Argentina vs Mexico to explain what it was like seeing Messi produce more World Cup Magic (02:35)


What are Argentina lacking and why aren't they r…

00:29:40  |   Sun 27 Nov 2022
World Cup 2022: Episode 6 - England Held By USA & Wales Suffer Sickening Defeat

World Cup 2022: Episode 6 - England Held By USA & Wales Suffer Sickening Defeat

Tom Clarke, Alyson Rudd, Gregor Robertson and Molly Hudson are all in London to review the day's World Cup action.


Tom Roddy joins us live from Qatar to explain what it was like being in the stadium a…

00:54:12  |   Sat 26 Nov 2022
World Cup 2022: Episode 5 - It’s All About Ronaldo

World Cup 2022: Episode 5 - It’s All About Ronaldo

Hugh Woozencroft and Paul Hirst are in Qatar - with Gregor Robertson and Tom Allnutt in London.


Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in five World Cups as Portugal (just about) beat Ghan…

00:37:05  |   Fri 25 Nov 2022
World Cup 2022: Episode 4 - Germany Grab All The Headlines

World Cup 2022: Episode 4 - Germany Grab All The Headlines

Hugh Woozencroft, Tony Cascarino and Matt Dickinson are in Qatar - with Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd in London.


Japan shocked Germany with a 2-1 win. Some clever substitutes played a huge part - but did…

00:51:55  |   Thu 24 Nov 2022
World Cup 2022: Episode 3 - Saudi Arabia Shock Argentina

World Cup 2022: Episode 3 - Saudi Arabia Shock Argentina

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


Saudi Arabia provided one of the most shocking moments in World Cup history as they beat Argentina 2-1 in their opening g…

00:52:38  |   Wed 23 Nov 2022
World Cup 2022: Episode 2 - Bukayo & Gareth

World Cup 2022: Episode 2 - Bukayo & Gareth

Tom Clarke is joined in London by Gregor Robertson and Alyson Rudd - with Tom Roddy and Jonathan Northcroft in Qatar.


England proved that going into a World Cup in poor form doesn’t matter with a 6-2 …

00:49:43  |   Tue 22 Nov 2022
World Cup 2022: Episode 1 - Qatar Fail To Impress

World Cup 2022: Episode 1 - Qatar Fail To Impress

Hugh Woozencroft is in Qatar and is joined by Gregor Robertson and Alyson Rudd in London.


Qatar lost 2-0 to Ecuador in the opening game - but only two thirds of the stadium were there to see the final…

00:46:48  |   Mon 21 Nov 2022
World Cup 2022 Special: Wayne Rooney's World Cups

World Cup 2022 Special: Wayne Rooney's World Cups

Jonathan Northcroft sits down with England’s all-time record goalscorer, Wayne Rooney. They discuss the three World Cups he played in, what was going on behind the scenes in each England camp and how…

00:44:27  |   Sat 19 Nov 2022
World Cup 2022 Preview: The Favourites

World Cup 2022 Preview: The Favourites

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tony Cascarino.


Tony Cascarino shares his favourite stories from representing the Republic of Ireland in two World Cups (00:00)


Which Sou…

01:03:17  |   Thu 17 Nov 2022
World Cup 2022 Preview: England and Wales

World Cup 2022 Preview: England and Wales

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Matt Dickinson.


The World Cup is days away - but how far can England actually go? (00:00)


What is England’s best XI and is there any cha…

00:46:35  |   Wed 16 Nov 2022
The Rise of Garnacho

The Rise of Garnacho

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson and Alyson Rudd.


Cristiano Ronaldo has launched a scathing attack on Manchester United with few getting away without comment. Why has he chosen to do thi…

01:00:57  |   Mon 14 Nov 2022
Jones In At Southampton, FSG Out Of Liverpool?

Jones In At Southampton, FSG Out Of Liverpool?

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson and Tom Roddy - with Martyn Ziegler.


Liverpool’s owners have suggested they’re open to new investment in the club, sparking talk of a sale of the club. T…

00:51:05  |   Fri 11 Nov 2022
England World Cup Squad: Initial Reaction

England World Cup Squad: Initial Reaction

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Roddy for a special episode of The Game podcast with their initial thoughts on the 26-man England squad that Gareth Southgate named today.


We'll bring you an extensiv…

00:26:24  |   Thu 10 Nov 2022
Nathan Jones by Bananarama

Nathan Jones by Bananarama

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tony Cascarino.


Liverpool came away from North London with three points from Spurs. What’s going on at Tottenham and why do they fall be…

01:13:47  |   Mon 07 Nov 2022
Heartbreak for Chilwell

Heartbreak for Chilwell

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Allnutt and Ian Hawkey - with Charlotte Duncker.


Tottenham are through to the knockout stages of the Champions League as group winners after their c…

00:58:33  |   Thu 03 Nov 2022
What Could Derail Arsenal’s Title Hopes?

What Could Derail Arsenal’s Title Hopes?

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd, with Tom Roddy.


Brighton gave Graham Potter a hostile welcome on his return with Chelsea. Was his in-game management affecte…

01:00:25  |   Mon 31 Oct 2022
Super League? More Like Europa League..

Super League? More Like Europa League..

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Jonathan Northcroft and Ian Hawkey.


Antonio Conte was sent off as Spurs had a winner ruled out against Sporting on Wednesday night - but was it the righ…

00:55:19  |   Thu 27 Oct 2022
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