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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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Mutiny at The Emirates, and let's talk about Dele Alli...

Mutiny at The Emirates, and let's talk about Dele Alli...

A tough weekend for both halves of North London with incredible scenes at The Emirates as captain Xhaka goes to war with The Gunners faithful!


Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are joined by Matt Di…

00:40:46  |   Mon 28 Oct 2019
Lampard: A coming of age story, King Kane, and Who's following Wilder's

Lampard: A coming of age story, King Kane, and Who's following Wilder's

Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are joined by The Times very own, Henry Winter and James Gheerbrant to look back on a great week of Champions League action for the English sides.


They debate where…

00:32:06  |   Thu 24 Oct 2019
Has Klopp got a point about VAR? The Old Trafford verdict...

Has Klopp got a point about VAR? The Old Trafford verdict...

Has Jurgen Klopp got a point about VAR? Or is he trying to cover up Liverpool's shortcomings?


Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are joined by James Gheerbrant for more on this, including Matt Dickin…

00:47:58  |   Mon 21 Oct 2019
A sad day for football, and England's young Lions

A sad day for football, and England's young Lions

Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are joined by the Times very own, Henry Winter, and Tom Roddy who were both in Sofia to witness the shocking racism aimed at England stars on Monday.


They also disc…

00:32:13  |   Thu 17 Oct 2019
The John McGinn appreciation society, and has James Maddison done anything wrong?

The John McGinn appreciation society, and has James Maddison done anything wrong?

James Maddison has hit the headlines before his England career has even started, but has he really done anything wrong?


Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are joined by Molly Hudson for more on this,…

00:33:59  |   Mon 14 Oct 2019
Inside the Lions den, and are we wasting Alexander-Arnold's talent?

Inside the Lions den, and are we wasting Alexander-Arnold's talent?

Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Townsend are joined by The Times very own Bill Edgar, and Henry Winter as England head on the road to the Czech Republic and Bulgaria.


Henry joins the podcast from Prague to …

00:32:29  |   Thu 10 Oct 2019
Is the title slipping away from Man City? And let's talk about Matty Longstaff...

Is the title slipping away from Man City? And let's talk about Matty Longstaff...

On a weekend where Liverpool's lead at the top of the table stretched to 8 points from 8 games - can they really blow it from here?


Matt Dickinson joins Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson for more on…

00:44:45  |   Mon 07 Oct 2019
The only way is Chelsea for Southgate and Gnabry paints North London red

The only way is Chelsea for Southgate and Gnabry paints North London red

Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are joined by James Gheerbrant to take a look back at a bad night for Tottenham as they are broken by Bayern. The question has to be whether the end is near for Po…

00:35:37  |   Thu 03 Oct 2019
Newcastle's identity crisis and the curious case of Chris Wilder

Newcastle's identity crisis and the curious case of Chris Wilder

Newcastle's horror show at Leicester has left many questioning Steve Bruce's methods already - but is it too early to judge the new Toon boss?


Molly Hudson and Bill Edgar join Natalie Sawyer and Grego…

00:51:55  |   Mon 30 Sep 2019
A 'Hammer' blow as Spurs say see-ya to silverware again, and how to stop Stoke's sorry slide

A 'Hammer' blow as Spurs say see-ya to silverware again, and how to stop Stoke's sorry slide

Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are joined by the Times very own, Tom Roddy and Henry Winter to look back at an interesting week in the EFL Cup which saw a number of top tier teams dumped out to …

00:36:06  |   Thu 26 Sep 2019
How do you solve a problem like United? And Lampard's trouble at home

How do you solve a problem like United? And Lampard's trouble at home

Manchester United are under the microscope again after a humbling defeat at West Ham. But why Solskjaer may not be the problem - is he the answer they need?


Matt Dickinson and Bill Edgar join Natalie …

00:44:25  |   Mon 23 Sep 2019
A bad week for Britain in Europe, and Liverpool's trip to Chelsea

A bad week for Britain in Europe, and Liverpool's trip to Chelsea

It was a bad week for English side in the Champions League after such a fantastic season last time around, so is there cause for concern?


Alyson Rudd joins Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson on this …

00:36:29  |   Thu 19 Sep 2019
Pep under pressure and Arsenal are at it again

Pep under pressure and Arsenal are at it again

What a weekend of Premier League action including THAT defeat for Man City at Norwich and a weird and wonderful game at Watford.


Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are joined by James Gheerbrant and …

00:51:22  |   Mon 16 Sep 2019
England's strange night at St Mary's as Scotland are left sad again, and are Strikers really the 'Alpha Male' in the dressing room?

England's strange night at St Mary's as Scotland are left sad again, and are Strikers really the 'Alpha Male' in the dressing room?

What a strange night it was for England as they took the show on the road to Southampton. The Times very own James Gheerbrant and Alyson Rudd joined Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson to look back o…

00:38:36  |   Thu 12 Sep 2019
A wacky weekend for Watford and why Keane has a point about Fergie

A wacky weekend for Watford and why Keane has a point about Fergie

Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson look back on an impressive win for England against Bulgaria, and a night to forget for Gregor's beloved Scotland against Russia.


They are joined by Molly Hudson and…

00:46:12  |   Mon 09 Sep 2019
Owen v Shearer and why the English kids are alright

Owen v Shearer and why the English kids are alright

Natalie Sawyer is back alongside Gregor Robertson as they dissect Gareth Southgate's England squad, ask whether Tyrone Mings is the real deal and what the plan is if Harry Kane gets injured.


They're j…

00:46:20  |   Thu 05 Sep 2019
Trouble in the top six and disruptive VAR

Trouble in the top six and disruptive VAR

After a weekend full of football Gregor Robertson is here to analyse all the ups, downs and that 'disruptive' VAR.


Alongside Gregor we have The Times' very own Gary Jacob and Martin Hardy. Could this …

00:37:29  |   Mon 02 Sep 2019
Bury fold while the Premier League wheel keeps turning

Bury fold while the Premier League wheel keeps turning

In a week when Bury went to the wall while Manchester United paid almost £6 million for Alexis Sanchez to play for someone else, Gregor Robertson analyses the state of the modern game.


Matt Dickinson,…

00:40:07  |   Thu 29 Aug 2019
Why Pochettino is the new Mourinho, Gary Cahill reborn, and that strike from Harvey Barnes

Why Pochettino is the new Mourinho, Gary Cahill reborn, and that strike from Harvey Barnes

Gregor Robertson is joined by Alyson Rudd, James Gheerbrant and Paul Joyce to look back on an action packed weekend including Liverpool dismantling a below par Arsenal, Steve Bruce's Newcastle stunni…

00:48:57  |   Mon 26 Aug 2019
A social issue in football, Arsenal's first real test, and Bolton & Bury's battle

A social issue in football, Arsenal's first real test, and Bolton & Bury's battle

Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are joined by James Gheerbrant, and Bill Edgar to look ahead to a mouthwatering weekend in the Premier League. Early front runners, Arsenal and Liverpool go head t…

00:39:42  |   Thu 22 Aug 2019
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