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
Top 3.. Is Ronaldo Speaking Sense?
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Alyson Rudd and Jonathan Northcroft.
Spurs put out another ‘cup side’ in their second leg Carabao Cup loss to Chelsea last night. Is Antonio Conte trying to s…
Up The Cup!
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd.
The FA Cup third round has given us some great entertainment this weekend, unless of course you’re a Newcastle fan. Which games stood out as p…
Shocks and Awkwardness
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Tom Roddy, Martyn Ziegler and James Restall.
Following their week of controversy, there was nothing controversial about Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Spurs in the Ca…
Blown Out Of Proportion?
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Alyson Rudd and Tom Roddy.
Chelsea vs Liverpool was end-to-end, but the 2-2 result wasn’t really helpful for either club. Should Sadio Mane have been sent off…
Excuses, Excuses, Excuses...
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke and Jonathan Northcroft.
Chelsea dropped points with a 1-1 draw at home to Brighton. Is everyone sick of Thomas Tuchel’s excuses and did Brighton deserve a poi…
Boxing Day Bonanza
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Alyson Rudd and Tom Roddy.
Leicester lose again - but is it right to blame Brendan Rodgers? (00:00)
Manchester City have a six point gap at the top of the Prem…
Are Manchester City About To Pull Away?
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Alyson Rudd and James Restall.
Did we witness the game of the season between Spurs and Liverpool or was it more of a fair match due to Covid cases? (00:00)
Wit…
Does Football Need A Covid Break?
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Tom Roddy and Matt Lawton.
Arsenal are up into the European places after their rocky start to the season. Who should they go with as their new captain and can…
A Weekend Of Penalties
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Alyson Rudd and James Restall.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missed Arsenal’s win over Southampton after a disciplinary break - should he continue as their captai…
Are Liverpool Champions League Favourites?
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Ian Hawkey and Rick Broadbent.
Chelsea are still in a rut - but there were positives in their Champions League match at Zenit this week, namely Timo Werner lo…
All Change At The Top
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Alyson Rudd and Tom Roddy.
Aston Villa made up for the midweek loss with a win over Leicester. Is Steven Gerrard the reason their form has improved and what’s…
Are Everton's Problems Higher Up?
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke and Jonathan Northcroft.
Liverpool outclassed Everton in the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. Fans showed their frustration to the board after the game - is …
Will Ronaldo Fit With Rangnick?
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Alyson Rudd and Tom Roddy.
Chelsea were held by Manchester United at Stamford Bridge - did Michael Carrick get his tactics spot on and what are we expecting to see change…
Are Chelsea a Superclub?
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Jonathan Northcroft and Ian Hawkey.
Mauricio Pochettino had a night to forget in Manchester as PSG were shown up at the Etihad. Has he got one hand tied…
Ole No Longer At The Wheel
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Roddy and David Walsh.
Ole has finally departed Old Trafford - but has he done so with his head held high? Where do they go next with their interim …
Howe, Smith & Gerrard - Who Got The Best Manager?
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Molly Hudson.
Stockport are the latest team to pull off an FA Cup upset after they beat Bolton 5-3 on Wednesday night. How are non-league…
Double Digits In San Marino
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tom Clarke.
England qualified for the 2022 World Cup with a 10-0 win in San Marino - but what have we learned from the game, if anything…
Aston V In For Stevie G?
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Roddy and Jonathan Northcroft.
Aston Villa have been heavily linked to Rangers manager Steven Gerrard. Is it the right move for him and how would th…
Down About Dean
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd.
They’re up to fifth in the table having been bottom at the start of the season - but are Arsenal back? (00:00)
West Ham are i…
No Longer Spursy
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Ian Hawkey.
Liverpool have progressed to the knockout stages of the Champions League with a win over Atletico Madrid. They are one side w…