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
Are Leicester City The People’s Champions?
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd.
Leicester got the better of Chelsea in the FA Cup final - did Thomas Tuchel shoot himself in the foot with his tactics? Who …
Chelsea Put The Cat Among The Pigeons
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Tom Roddy.
Chelsea have a big weekend ahead of them with the FA Cup final - but by losing to Arsenal, have they blown the race for the to…
When Panenkas Go Wrong
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd.
We saw a preview of the Champions League final and Manchester City and Chelsea met in the Premier League over the weekend - …
Defence Is King In The Champions League
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Jonathan Northcroft.
We’ve got one all-English European final with Chelsea and Manchester City facing-off in the Champions League - how d…
The Theatre of Protests
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Matt Dickinson.
The Times’ Paul Hirst joins us to discuss the reasons behind the Manchester United fans protest that saw their Premier L…
Will We See An All-English Final?
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Jonathan Northcroft and Ian Hawkey.
There’s a big possibility we could see an all-English Champions League final. Which players stood out in the semi-fi…
Flippin' Ek, Son's Crying
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Roddy and Alyson Rudd.
Manchester City secured their first trophy of the season on Sunday - but did Spurs make it easy for them at Wembley? Does tha…
Football Is For The Fans
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and James Restall.
Did the owners of proposed Super League clubs actually think their plan would work? Has the power shifted as a result of t…
The Super League And The Special One
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Matt Dickinson.
As football makes all the headlines with the proposed Super League causing massive controversy, the man who broke the st…
Are Chelsea The Pride Of Britain?
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Roddy and Jonathan Northcroft.
Chelsea and Manchester City will represent the Premier League in the semi finals of the Champions League. Can City fi…
Bread Is Bread, Cheese Is Cheese
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Matt Dickinson and Alyson Rudd.
Which teams are out of the Champions League running following the weekend? Could Jesse Lingard be in the running for pla…
Don't Write Liverpool Off Completely
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, James Restall and Jonathan Northcroft.
Chelsea came away from their Champions League quarter final first leg with a two goal lead, but there are still q…
You Can’t Put A Price On A Good Moustache
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd.
The Premier League returned after the international break and so did the surprise results.. or were they a surprise? Are We…
Farewell Sergio Agüero
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Roddy and Jonathan Northcroft.
As Sergio Aguero announces he’s leaving Manchester City in the summer after a decade at the Etihad - where does he r…
Which System, Gareth?
Should We Be Going To Qatar?
Should Steve Bruce Walk Away?
What's Up With The Champions League?
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