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The Game

 The Times

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
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Just How Tall Is Luke Shaw?

Just How Tall Is Luke Shaw?

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Matt Dickinson. The Times’ Scottish Football Correspondent joins us from the off to discuss Rangers’ title win after a long journey back…
01:03:41  |   Mon 08 Mar 2021
The Top Four Will Be...

The Top Four Will Be...

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Jonathan Northcroft. Leicester City and Manchester United both dropped points last night, so we start by taking a look at the race for t…
00:52:03  |   Thu 04 Mar 2021
More Costume Changes Than Madonna

More Costume Changes Than Madonna

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tom Roddy. We delve into the world of football conspiracy theories, which seem to be increasing while we’re all sitting at home! Surely…
01:03:45  |   Mon 01 Mar 2021
Did Neil Lennon Jump, Or Was He Pushed?

Did Neil Lennon Jump, Or Was He Pushed?

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Tom Roddy. Neil Lennon has finally parted company with Celtic after a disastrous season in the Scottish Premiership - but was it his dec…
01:06:45  |   Thu 25 Feb 2021
Is It Wrong To Substitute the Substitute?

Is It Wrong To Substitute the Substitute?

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Matt Dickinson. Things are looking good for Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea, but after the Callum Hudson-Odoi incident at the weekend - is he …
01:10:05  |   Mon 22 Feb 2021
Move Over, Messi..

Move Over, Messi..

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Roddy and Jonathan Northcroft. The Champions League is back - Kylian Mbappé turned it on in Messi’s back yard and Erling Braut Haaland blew Sevilla…
00:57:15  |   Thu 18 Feb 2021
Does Jürgen Klopp Need A Break?

Does Jürgen Klopp Need A Break?

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tom Roddy. While people focus on the Manchester clubs and City’s lead at the top of the table, Leicester City have quietly gone about t…
01:02:49  |   Mon 15 Feb 2021
What's Up With The Cup?

What's Up With The Cup?

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Jonathan Northcroft and Tom Clarke. There have been some weird football matches in the FA Cup this week. Some beyond dull, some 9-goal thrillers (see E…
01:12:45  |   Thu 11 Feb 2021
Are Liverpool Bad Champions?

Are Liverpool Bad Champions?

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Matt Dickinson and Tom Clarke. Liverpool’s title hopes look all but over following the defeat to Manchester City - but what’s gone wrong? Are they bad …
01:14:12  |   Mon 08 Feb 2021
Lightning Does Strike Twice (If You're Southampton)

Lightning Does Strike Twice (If You're Southampton)

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Jonathan Northcroft and James Restall. Southampton were reacquainted with an old friend - the 9-0 loss . What did we learn about Ralf Hasenhuttl’s side…
01:08:10  |   Thu 04 Feb 2021
The Mythical Gareth Bale

The Mythical Gareth Bale

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd. Liverpool’s ‘crisis’ doesn’t seem too serious if this past weekend’s result is anything to go by - are they back to their b…
01:02:39  |   Mon 01 Feb 2021
It's Pronounced Ødegaard, OK?

It's Pronounced Ødegaard, OK?

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Tom Roddy. United won at Old Trafford last night, but not the United anyone really expected. Is this the start of a miraculous escape fo…
01:12:50  |   Thu 28 Jan 2021
Taxi For Lampard

Taxi For Lampard

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd. Liverpool are out of the FA Cup and off the pace in the Premier League - are the wheels starting to wobble for Jurgen Klopp…
01:06:57  |   Mon 25 Jan 2021

"Manchester United Have A Chance.."

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Roddy and Jonathan Northcroft. Chelsea have won two out of the last eight Premier League matches - is their form finally leading to serious questio…
01:04:13  |   Thu 21 Jan 2021
A Missed Opportunity for Ole?

A Missed Opportunity for Ole?

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Matt Dickinson. Liverpool vs Manchester United was the predictable goalless draw a lot envisaged but was it a missed opportunity for Ol…
00:59:15  |   Mon 18 Jan 2021
No Hugging, Please!

No Hugging, Please!

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Jonathan Northcroft. Tottenham have once again dropped points from a winning position - is Jose’s cautious style at fault? Would Spurs w…

01:28:55  |   Thu 14 Jan 2021
The M*gic of the FA Cup

The M*gic of the FA Cup

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Matt Dickinson. The FA Cup third round threw up some shocks, but was the third round as special without fans packed into grounds? Grego…

01:05:10  |   Mon 11 Jan 2021
Is The FA Cup Under Threat?

Is The FA Cup Under Threat?

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Jonathan Northcroft. Manchester United fall short at the semi-finals again, but what stopped them making the final this time? Manchester…

00:57:13  |   Thu 07 Jan 2021
New Year, Same Chelsea

New Year, Same Chelsea

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Matt Dickinson and Tom Roddy. Happy New Year! Hopefully football gets back to it’s best in 2021 - and it looks like Manchester City are finding form ag…

00:53:13  |   Mon 04 Jan 2021
The Big Fat Game Of The Year 2020

The Big Fat Game Of The Year 2020

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tom Clarke. Liverpool once again end the calendar year on top of the Premier League, but not with the final two results they’d have hop…

01:27:38  |   Thu 31 Dec 2020
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