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
Time for change at Tottenham, and England's sticky situation...
Natalie & Gregor are joined by James Restall and Tom Roddy to discuss England's sticky striker situation with injuries to both Kane and Rashford.
They rope in the help of Matt Dickinson to solve the V…
Aguero, Shearer or Henry? And why we need orange cards...
Sergio Aguero has now scored more Premier League goals than any other foreign player. But is he really better than Thierry Henry?
Nat & Gregor are joined by Matt Dickinson and Tom Clarke for more on t…
Jack Grealish - another maverick England have forgotten?
There was only one winner in the Grealish v Maddison battle this week, but will the maverick midfielder be another talent ignored by England?
Nat & Gregor are joined by Jonathan Northcroft and Tom Cla…
A few small steps for Michael Oliver, but surely one giant leap for VAR?
Natalie & Gregor are joined by Alyson Rudd for a look back on an FA Cup weekend that threw up plenty of talking points!
A pitchside monitor in use at Selhurst Park, a 40 year old hero for Rochdale, an…
We're back! And so it appears, are Arsenal
It was lift off for Arsenal at The Emirates as Mikel Arteta secured his first win as Gunners boss against old rivals Manchester United.
Natalie & Gregor are joined by Molly Hudson for more on this and…
Rejuvenated Everton and Liverpool in Qatar
A De Bruyne masterclass - and what's gone wrong at Chelsea?
A Kevin de Bruyne masterclass saw Manchester City sweep aside a hapless Arsenal at The Emirates as their search for a full time boss continues. But what can a new manager really change at the club?
To…
Is Ancelotti the answer? And, are City stumbling?
Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are back, and they are joined by The Times very own, Alyson Rudd to discuss who needs who on the managerial merry-go-round.
With Ancelotti on the market, could we s…
Can anyone stop Jamie Vardy? And why Man City need a rethink...
It's 8 in 8 for Jamie Vardy as Brendan Rodgers' rampant Leicester City refuse to lie down in their pursuit of the most unlikely of titles. Heard this one before?
Natalie and Gregor are joined by The T…
Ole back at the wheel, and The Toffees sticky situation
No fairytale return for Jose Mourinho as his Tottenham side were beaten at Manchester United. So could this be a turning point for Solskjaer? Natalie & Gregor are joined by Paul Hirst for a special r…
New boss, same old Arsenal...
Freddie Ljunberg's first game in interim charge of Arsenal ended in an entertaining draw at Norwich - but should he get the job full time?
Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are joined by James Resta…
Newcastle's faltering front-line, and Why would Santo move to Arsenal?
Natalie Sawyer, and Gregor Robertson are joined by The Times very own, Tom Roddy to look back on a week of Champions League action, and they ask whether Mourinho could carry his new Spurs side to sil…
United's kids are alright, and should Everton pull the plug on Silva?
The Premier League sack race really hotted up this weekend as Unai Emery, Manuel Pellergrini and Marco Silva all lost to heap more pressure on themselves.
Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are joine…
Jose Mourinho is back.
Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are back... And so is Jose Mourinho.
We hear from Jose Mourinho speaking for the very first time as the new Head Coach of Tottenham. The Times very own, Alyson Rudd…
England's Qualifying Campaign and The WSL Smashes Records!
Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are here once again for The Game Podcast! This episode they are joined by the Times very own Deputy Sports Editor, James Restall.
Molly Hudson discusses all things …
Sorry Sterling, England at 1000, and Lampard's late penalty
Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are joined by the Times very own, Tom Roddy to look back at what's been a rocky week for England and Raheem Sterling.
England also turned 1000... in games this week…
Can Liverpool blow it from here? And why Leicester could be their closest rivals
After an action packed top of the table clash, Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are joined by James Restall for all the fallout from Anfield including Paul Hirst's take on Guardiola's touchline an…
All eyes on Anfield, and has Watford's luck finally run out?
Natalie Sawyer, Gregor Robertson and Tom Roddy preview the big one at Anfield as champions Manchester City take on leaders Liverpool.
They're joined by The Sunday Times' Jonathan Northcroft to discuss…
Liverpool leave it late again, and Get well soon Gomes
Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are joined by the Times very own, Alyson Rudd to look back on an action packed weekend of football.
Gregor describes what it's like to go through a horrific leg bre…
The EFL cup is Five Alive, UEFA's pitiful punishment, and Leicester's legacy
Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are joined by the Times very own, Molly Hudson to take a look back at an incredible week in the EFL Cup.
Paul Hirst joins us to look at a very interesting debut for…