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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England got a convincing but expected win against Wales. Next up in the quarter finals it’s Sweden. Just how good are the Swedes?
Former England International Izzy Christiansen and Times women’s footb…
On Sunday Chelsea take on PSG for the title of World Club Champions! Times report Pete Rutzler will be at the game in New York - what chance does he give Chelsea against the PSG juggernaut?
With new s…
England put their defeat against France behind them with an emphatic four nil win against the Netherlands. Qualification for the next round is back in their hands.
Izzy Christiansen and Kit Shepard re…
Manchester City looked back to their dominant best in parts of the Club World Cup…but they also showed signs of the same wide open defensive frailties as well. So was the Club World Cup a success? Wh…
Former England international Izzy Christiansen and Kit Shepard the women’s football reporter for the Times and Sunday Times join Tom Clarke to assess England’s poor start to the defence of their Euro…
Chief Correspondent for The Times and Sunday Times Martin Samuel joins Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson to pay tribute to Portugal and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota following his tragic death in a car…
England enter the tournament as defending Champions, but their preparation has not been smooth. With three senior players either retiring or making themselves unavailable, how will that affect Sarina…
England are European U21 Champions again.
Lee Carley's side defended their title with an impressive 3-2 extra time win over Germany
So, what next for a talented squad and their manger? Player of the t…
The Club World Cup is up and running, with some serious prize money on offer. Judging by the line ups of Chelsea and Manchester City in their first games, they’re talking it seriously. Pete Rutzler i…
It has already been a busy summer of transfer activity. Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool have all brought big signings in to their teams.
In this episode we hear the latest fr…
First, they were embarrassed, then they were humiliated. It wasn’t the start Thomas Tuchel had in mind for his England team.
How big are the problems he faces – a full rebuild or just cosmetic? To mak…
Seventeen days after ending Spurs’ seventeen year wait for a trophy Ange Postecoglou was out, sacked by Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy. Was it the right decision? Was leading Spurs to their lowest fi…
Will England be the best prepared team at next year’s World Cup? Will it matter?
As they head into a friendly with Andorra how many true tests of his team will Thomas Tuchel face before the World Cup?…
PSG finally have their European crown, and they look phenomenal in winning it. Did their demolition of Inter Milan set a new standard? Gone are gifted forwards who don’t work for the team, now talent…
The play offs are done and dusted.
For Sunderland their manager Regis Le Bris championed his team’s togetherness, it showed as they scored another last gasp winner. For Sheffield united, heart break …
With the Champions League places decided it's time to evaluate who is happy with their season?
Forest we're tipped for relegation but ended up in Europe. But after missing out on Champions League foot…
Is Spurs first trophy in seventeen years vindication for their manager Ange Postecoglou?
Despite finishing 17th in the league they’ll be playing Champions League football next season and Ange was true…