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
41 - Is it time for Premier League play-offs?
Gab Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd, James Gheerbrant and James Scowcroft to issue the end of term reports for each Premier League side. Plus we discuss John Terry’s naff negotiation and the politi…
00:46:58 |
Mon 22 May 2017
40 - Old Conte versus New Conte
Gab Marcotti, Julien Laurens, Alyson Rudd and James Gheerbrant discuss the remarkable transformation of angry Antonio, the pressure piled on by Mourinho and the media's struggles in covering Football…
00:53:24 |
Mon 15 May 2017
39 - United’s goal return under Mourinho is unacceptable
Gab Marcotti, Julien Laurens, Oliver Kay & James Scowcroft get stuck into Mourinho and whether La Liga really is better than the Premier League. Plus why does everyone else in London hate Spurs so mu…
00:47:59 |
Mon 08 May 2017
38 - Should there be sympathy for Joey Barton?
Gab Marcotti is joined by Matt Hughes, James Gheerbrant and Alyson Rudd to discuss the rise and rise of Tottenham, the Joey Barton ban and Leyton Orient v Colchester.
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00:47:58 |
Mon 01 May 2017
37 - Perverse planning from Pep & Poch
Gab Marcotti is joined by Matt Dickinson, James Gheerbrant and Alyson Rudd to discuss how the FA Cup semi-finals were won and lost. Plus there's the PFA Player of the Year Awards and El Clasico.Disco…
00:47:41 |
Mon 24 Apr 2017
36 - With that Diego Costa, Chelsea play with 10 men
Gab Marcotti is joined by Julien Laurens, James Gheerbrant and George Caulkin to dissect Mourinho's tactical dismantling of Chelsea, the highs and lows of the season in the North East and the persona…
00:49:22 |
Mon 17 Apr 2017
35 - Who needs a top 4 finish the most?
Alyson Rudd is joined by James Scowcroft, Julien Laurens and James Gheerbrant to discuss another scintillating showing from Spurs and who in the top 6 will suffer the biggest humiliation come May?Dis…
00:47:35 |
Mon 10 Apr 2017
34 - What kind of player does Barkley want to be?
Gab Marcotti is joined by Gary Jacob and James Scowcroft to discuss the future of Alexis Sanchez, the resurgence of Zaha & Sakho and the indiscipline of Ross Barkley.Discover more at www.thetimes.co.…
00:47:45 |
Mon 03 Apr 2017
33 - England under-21s must learn from dreadful Kane experience
FIFA's Alex Stone gives us a fascinating insight into the daily workings of the global governing body. Plus Gab Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd, James Gheerbrant and Julien Laurens to discuss Engla…
00:51:34 |
Mon 27 Mar 2017
32 - Arsenal suffering because nobody can challenge Wenger
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Paul Hirst, James Gheerbrant and Stewart Robson to discuss Manchester City's riveting draw with Liverpool and the latest in the Arsene Wenger saga. Plus Henry Winter jo…
00:51:40 |
Mon 20 Mar 2017
31 - Losing Kane will cost Tottenham the top 4
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by James Scowcroft, Alyson Rudd and Julien Laurens to talk about the mystery of Moussa Sissoko and whether Liverpool playing badly is a good thing. Plus Matt Dickinson dis…
00:54:23 |
Mon 13 Mar 2017
30 - Who is to blame? Arsene or Alexis?
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by James Scowcroft, Tony Cascarino and Julien Laurens to discuss the ongoing Alexis Sanchez saga, if Tyrone Mings meant the head stamp and whether retrospective action for…
00:57:56 |
Mon 06 Mar 2017
29 - Leicester have struggled to deal with the world’s expectations
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by James Scowcroft, Alyson Rudd and Matt Dickinson to discuss outstanding performances from Ibrahimovic, Gabbiadini and Fabregas. Plus Jonathan Northcroft gives his insigh…
00:55:18 |
Mon 27 Feb 2017
28 - Why can't the World Cup have 3 or 4 co-hosts?
Gabriele Marcotti is back to debate the major talking points in football alongside Stewart Robson who wonders if Aguero is training well enough, Julien Laurens who is in love with Matt Rhead and Jame…
00:52:56 |
Mon 20 Feb 2017
27 - Getting rid of Ranieri is the only answer
Alyson Rudd is joined by James Scowcroft, Julien Laurens and Bill Edgar to discuss the futures of Claudio Ranieri at Leicester and Arsene Wenger at Arsenal.Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk.
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00:50:46 |
Mon 13 Feb 2017
26 - Arsenal are a comfort zone club
Gab Marcotti returns to discuss the weekend's major talking points, with the aid of Tony Cascarino, Alyson Rudd and Paul Hirst. Plus Matthew Syed debates the issue of anonymity regarding Saido Berahi…
00:54:09 |
Mon 06 Feb 2017
25 - Did the FA Cup hit an all-time low?
Max Rushden sits in for Gab Marcotti, in the company of Julien Laurens, James Scowcroft and Oliver Kay. On the agenda, the FA Cup's lack of lustre, a huge week for Big Sam and a bright future for Rya…
00:46:03 |
Mon 30 Jan 2017
24 - Is Wayne Rooney a genius?
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Julien Laurens, Matt Dickinson and Stewart Robson, plus Matthew Syed discusses his article on why people are wrong to mock Wayne Rooney's intelligence.Discover more at …
00:52:04 |
Mon 23 Jan 2017
23 - Pep has overrated his ability to improve players
Gabriele Marcotti is back, alongside Alyson Rudd, Julien Laurens and Matt Hughes. Plus James Scowcroft joins us live from Old Trafford and find out which Premier League manager is like a bear in a ca…
00:50:43 |
Mon 16 Jan 2017
22 - More FA Cup Magic...
This week Alyson Rudd is joined by Julien Laurens, James Scowcroft and Oliver Kay to discuss too many FA cup changes, Hull's new manager, whether Dele Alli should leave for Spain and what the french …
00:48:44 |
Mon 09 Jan 2017
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