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
Under Pressure!
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tony Cascarino.
Aston Villa looked like a different team this past weekend as they put 4 past Brentford. Were the players not backing St…
The Famous (Fifty) Five
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Gregor Robertson and Martyn Ziegler.
Manchester United looked vastly improved in their 2-0 win over Spurs - is Erik ten Hag’s vision for the club starting to …
Is Salah Back To His Best?
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Molly Hudson and Tony Cascarino.
Liverpool beat Manchester City 1-0, but at what cost for their next few matches? (00:00)
David Moyes wasn't happy with some of…
Mbappé Isn't Happy
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson and Tom Clarke - with Ian Hawkey and Owen Slot.
Barcelona are on the brink of failing to make the Champions League knockout stages for the second year ru…
Is The Super League Back?
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tony Cascarino - with Martyn Ziegler and Molly Hudson.
Arsenal continue to impress - this time with a win over Liverpool. How have both …
The Reece James Fan Club
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Jonathan Northcroft, Ian Hawkey and Molly Hudson.
Chelsea made short work of the Italian champions, last night. What does their win over AC Milan tell us abou…
North London Is Red, Manchester Is Blue
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke, Charlotte Duncker and Tom Roddy.
There were nine goals at the Etihad, but twice as many of those goals went City’s way. What did we learn fr…
Scotland On The Up!
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Michael Grant.
The Nations League games are over - England haven’t won for 6 matches, they’ve been relegated too - but did we see positiv…
A Step In The Right Direction?
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Alyson Rudd, Tom Clarke and Molly Hudson.
England have been relegated from the top Nations League group - but is that the least of their worries going into the World Cup?…
Have England Regressed?
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Alyson Rudd, Jonathan Northcroft and Martyn Ziegler.
England have two more games before the World Cup begins - but has Gareth Southgate got too many problems on his hands…
Are Arsenal Actually Title Contenders?
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Alyson Rudd and Tony Cascarino.
Arsenal continue to surprise many and will be league leaders going into October - how did they turn things around? (00:00)
West…
SPECIAL: Ed Smith on his book 'Making Decisions'
Former England cricketer and national selector Ed Smith joins us to discuss his new book 'Making Decisions: Putting the Human Back in the Machine'.
Tom Clarke sits down with Ed to discuss the analysis…
How Do You Stop Erling Haaland?
Tom Clarke is joined by Gregor Robertson, Ian Hawkey and Ed Smith.
Erling Haaland scored (again) as Manchester City came from behind to beat his former side Borussia Dortmund. How can he be stopped? (…
Potter Set For A Chelsea Spell?
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Molly Hudson, Tom Roddy and Tony Cascarino.
***This episode was recorded on the morning of Graham Potter’s appointment as new Chelsea manager***
Thomas T…
VAR You Having A Laugh?
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Matt Dickinson.
Manchester United vs Arsenal was as eventful as ever. Did Anthony live up to expectation? (00:00)
This game featured one …
Who Won The Transfer Window?
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Jonathan Northcroft and Molly Hudson.
We take a look back at the transfer window for a selection of Premier League clubs - starting with Chelsea and Man…
We Want Ten!
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Roddy and Alyson Rudd.
Liverpool hit Bournemouth for nine goals at the weekend - but why do teams struggle to make double figures? (00:00)
Scott Parker made it well kn…
Sporadic Acts Of Passion
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Jonathan Northcroft - with Molly Hudson and Henry Winter.
Manchester United surprised a few with their 2-1 win at Old Trafford on Monday.…
Saint Allan of Maximin
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tony Cascarino.
Newcastle gave Manchester City a scare on Sunday - what does this result tell us about their progression since the takeo…
Are The Glazers Ready To Sell Up?
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke, Matt Dickinson and Martin Hardy.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is keen to explore the possibilities of buying Manchester United. Matt Dickinson broke th…