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
Confessions Of A Pitch Invader
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Alyson Rudd and Tom Clarke.
Pitch invasions have been seen in games every night this week. One man has been jailed, Patrick Vieira kicked a supporter after he was goaded.…
SPECIAL: Tony Pulis
Former Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion and Middlesbrough manager Tony Pulis joins Hugh Woozencroft and Matt Lawton for a special podcast from The Times.
While talking some time away from the game fol…
Get KDB on Pens!
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Alyson Rudd, Molly Hudson and Tony Cascarino.
Lots to discuss after a goalless FA Cup Final that was decided on penalties. Who stood out for each team and who wasn’t up t…
Three With His Left, One With His Right
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke and Jonathan Northcroft.
Kevin De Bruyne made it very clear he knows where the back of the net is in Manchester City’s 5-1 win over Wolves. Will he continue to…
SPECIAL: David Stockdale (Part 2)
In the second part of this special podcast from The Game, we're joined by Wycombe Wanderers goalkeeper - David Stockdale. Now he's through to the League One playoff final with Wycombe Wanderers, Davi…
Don’t Say M*nchester Un*ted
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Molly Hudson and Tom Roddy.
Manchester City have the advantage in the Premier League title race after Liverpool dropped points against Spurs. Will they really…
Don Carlo's Last Laugh
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Ian Hawkey, Martyn Ziegler and Owen Slot.
Manchester City. What on earth happened last night!? (00:00)
Were Pep Guardiola’s substitutions to blame? Do you take…
SPECIAL: David Stockdale (Part 1)
In this special podcast from The Game, we're joined by Wycombe Wanderers goalkeeper - David Stockdale. The Yorkshireman talks us through his rollercoaster route into football and the ups and downs of…
"It's like Big Dunc Is Back!"
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Roddy, Matt Lawton and Tony Cascarino.
Everton have given themselves a huge chance of survival with a win over Chelsea. Can they still stay up? (00:00)
Chelsea has bee…
1.5 Feet In The Final?
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke and Ian Hawkey.
Manchester City vs Real Madrid will go down as a memorable Champions League semi-final - but how will it finish back in Spain? Were Real flatte…
The Divock Origi Fanclub
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd.
Liverpool got the win they needed over Everton but it didn’t come without some controversial moments. Divock Origi scored his annual Liverpool…
United Go Dutch
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke and Jonathan Northcroft.
Manchester United have a new manager as Erik ten Hag will take over in the summer until at least 2025. What kind of job does he have o…
Dyche Out The Door
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Alyson Rudd and Tony Cascarino.
Liverpool are into the FA Cup Final at the expense of Manchester City. Did Pep Guardiola overthink it again? (00:00)
Jurgen Klopp’s side ar…
Hair Tug and ten Hag
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke and Ian Hawkey.
Chelsea started well but came up short against Real in their Champions League second leg. What changed to swing things back into Real’s favour?…
Will The Top Two Drop Points?
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Paul Hirst and Alyson Rudd.
The battle of the top two teams in the Premier League really was a battle - did Liverpool play it right by being more aggressive a…
Karim's Time To Shine
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Jonathan Northcroft and Ian Hawkey.
Chelsea came unstuck against Real Madrid as Karim Benzema scored back-to-back Champions League hat tricks. Is there any way back for T…
You're Asking The Wrong Thomas
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd.
Brentford stunned Chelsea and Thomas Tuchel was stunned by Alyson’s question about Christian Eriksen after the final whistle (00:30)
Tottenham …
Is Jude Bellingham Overhyped?
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd.
Gareth Southgate changed things around and gave us a chance to see more of players including Jack Grealish and Raheem Sterling against the Ivo…
Guéhi, Bale and The King's Road Lakers
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Tom Roddy and Tony Cascarino.
England won their first friendly of the international break - but what did we learn from the 2-1 win over Switzerland? (00:30)
Co…
Will Southgate Mix It Up?
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Jonathan Northcroft and Molly Hudson.
England are preparing for their friendlies during this international break - but how many players are already untouchabl…