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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
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Is It Clear And Obvious?

Is It Clear And Obvious?

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Matt Dickinson. Chelsea haven’t had a great festive period - are they complacent or are there other issues that need resolving? Why doe…

01:16:07  |   Mon 28 Dec 2020
Do Footballers Actually Enjoy Christmas?

Do Footballers Actually Enjoy Christmas?

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Jonathan Northcroft. Leicester upset Jose on Sunday and everything is starting to click - but how long can their good form last? While p…

01:07:23  |   Tue 22 Dec 2020
In Case of Emergency: Big Sam

In Case of Emergency: Big Sam

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Jonathan Northcroft. Did the best team win as Liverpool and Tottenham swapped places after last night's match at Anfield? Slaven Bilić i…

00:52:10  |   Thu 17 Dec 2020
Is This Season Actually Any Good?

Is This Season Actually Any Good?

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd. Fans continue to trickle back into stadiums, but has the 12th man shown any advantage to teams in Tier 2? Arsenal’s poor ru…

00:59:50  |   Mon 14 Dec 2020
Bonus episode; Stories of our times - Where are all the gay footballers?

Bonus episode; Stories of our times - Where are all the gay footballers?

A bonus episode, originally appearing in the Stories of our times feed.


All this week, rainbow coloured bootlaces and armbands are being worn by football players nationwide. This is to mark the Premie…

00:32:47  |   Sat 12 Dec 2020
Is Paul Pogba Worth The Hassle?

Is Paul Pogba Worth The Hassle?

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Tom Roddy. Manchester United have crashed out of the Champions League after a poor showing in Leipzig - is time finally up for Ole Gunna…

01:04:20  |   Thu 10 Dec 2020
Is Jose Falling In Love With Spurs?

Is Jose Falling In Love With Spurs?

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Matt Dickinson. Mikel Arteta going back to Arsenal as manager was meant to be the romantic appointment in North London, but it’s Jose M…

01:01:36  |   Mon 07 Dec 2020
The Curious Case of Olivier Giroud

The Curious Case of Olivier Giroud

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tom Roddy. The day after limited numbers of fans returned to select games in the EFL, Hugh and Tom share their experience of Wycombe vs…

00:59:15  |   Thu 03 Dec 2020
Rolling In The Deep

Rolling In The Deep

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and James Restall. Edinson Cavani came off the bench to turn Manchester United’s day around, but now faces potential FA action over and ill…

01:09:16  |   Mon 30 Nov 2020
Memories of Maradona

Memories of Maradona

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Jonathan Northcroft and Matt Dickinson to pay tribute to Diego Maradona, who died on Wednesday at the age of 60. An infamous World Cup winner in 1986, who inspired Napol…

01:06:10  |   Thu 26 Nov 2020

"I might put a fiver on Spurs for the title now.."

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Matt Dickinson. Spurs are top of the Premier League table - are things coming together for Jose? Manchester City are way off the pace in…

01:09:29  |   Mon 23 Nov 2020
Time for Coach Rooney at Pride Park?

Time for Coach Rooney at Pride Park?

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Jonathan Northcroft. The Scottish celebrations continue despite missing out on Nations League promotion and what did we learn from Engla…

00:55:10  |   Thu 19 Nov 2020
Yes Sir, I Can Boogie

Yes Sir, I Can Boogie

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd. England’s defeat to Belgium seems a lot more of a positive thing than the scoreline suggests - but why? Does Gareth Southga…

00:59:22  |   Mon 16 Nov 2020

"He wasn't the right man to take the FA forward.."

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, James Restall and Jonathan Northcroft. The big changes at the FA are under the spotlight as Greg Clarke leaves following his comments earlier this week…

00:57:39  |   Thu 12 Nov 2020
There's a time and a place for a Panenka

There's a time and a place for a Panenka

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Matt Dickinson. The weekend’s games get dissected, but are Liverpool and Manchester City already showing signs they may not be the top …

00:57:58  |   Mon 09 Nov 2020
AFC Wimbledon return home and is Brendan Rodgers underrated?

AFC Wimbledon return home and is Brendan Rodgers underrated?

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and James Restall. As we head back into lockdown, the pause on grassroots sport returns - but why is women’s football not considered elite w…

01:04:09  |   Thu 05 Nov 2020
A century for Ole - but how many more?

A century for Ole - but how many more?

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tom Clarke. As Ole Gunnar Solskjær takes his 100th game at Manchester United - will he be there for 100 more? Brighton and Sheffield Un…

00:58:42  |   Mon 02 Nov 2020
What Makes Marcus Rashford So Special?

What Makes Marcus Rashford So Special?

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Jonathan Northcroft, Tom Roddy and the Times Chief Football Writer - Henry Winter. With Marcus Rashford impressing both on and off the pitch, the team discuss his impact…

00:54:17  |   Thu 29 Oct 2020
Is this the most open Premier League season ever?

Is this the most open Premier League season ever?

Hugh Woozencroft and Gregor Robertson are joined by Alyson Rudd and Matt Dickinson. With unexpected early leaders - is this the most open Premier League season ever? After losing to Leicester on Sund…

00:54:17  |   Mon 26 Oct 2020
The Curious Case of Mesut Özil

The Curious Case of Mesut Özil

Hugh Woozencroft and Gregor Robertson are joined by Tom Clarke and Jonathan Northcroft. The Mesut Özil situation has got even messier in the last few days - but is Mikel Arteta really a failure for n…
01:02:49  |   Thu 22 Oct 2020
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