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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
1225
Years Active
2010 - 2025
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The Game - Live from Liverpool

The Game - Live from Liverpool

Gab Marcotti is joined by Peter Reid, Tony Evans and Tony Barrett to discuss the state of football in Liverpool

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00:41:03  |   Fri 07 Mar 2014
The Game - Week 29 - A Manifesto for the English game

The Game - Week 29 - A Manifesto for the English game

The show continues Times' Sport's 'Good of the Game' investigation - our writers have been identifying ways to raise standards in English football and trying to find solutions that Greg Dyke is seeki…
00:46:35  |   Mon 03 Mar 2014
The Game - Week 28 - Liverpool defensive frailties shine through

The Game - Week 28 - Liverpool defensive frailties shine through

The panel analyse Liverpool's defensive frailties after their narrow 4-3 home win over a Swansea side under new management.

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00:44:34  |   Mon 24 Feb 2014
The Game - Week 27 - Howard Webb should not be a scapegoat for Liverpool defeat

The Game - Week 27 - Howard Webb should not be a scapegoat for Liverpool defeat

The panel discuss the latest round of FA Cup action, plus the state of Newcastle United's governance and Fulham's plight.

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00:45:53  |   Mon 17 Feb 2014
The Game - Week 26 - Are Liverpool title contenders?

The Game - Week 26 - Are Liverpool title contenders?

The panel discuss Liverpool's demolition of Arsenal, Moyes' lack of tactical nous and debate Laudrup's Swansea departure, plus the re-introduction of standing terraces.

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00:45:18  |   Mon 10 Feb 2014
The Game - Live from Manchester

The Game - Live from Manchester

Gab Marcotti is joined by Manchester United (and City) legend Andy Cole, alongside Oli Kay and James Ducker, live from the National Football Museum

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01:17:59  |   Fri 07 Feb 2014
The Game - Week 25 - Moyes needs an improved back four

The Game - Week 25 - Moyes needs an improved back four

Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Stewart Robson, Rory Smith and James Scowcroft

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00:46:34  |   Mon 03 Feb 2014
The Game - Week 24 - Juan Mata and Moyes

The Game - Week 24 - Juan Mata and Moyes

FA Cup fourth-round is debated plus Juan Mata's move to Manchester United is put under the microscope.

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00:43:31  |   Mon 27 Jan 2014
The Game - Week 23 - Rodgers' tactics were flawed

The Game - Week 23 - Rodgers' tactics were flawed

Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Daniel Finkelstein, Alyson Rudd and Jim Proudfoot.

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00:45:11  |   Mon 20 Jan 2014
The Game - Week 23 - Tiote goal should have stood

The Game - Week 23 - Tiote goal should have stood

The panel discuss referee Mike Jones' decision to rule out Tiote's spectacular strike, Sturridge's comeback strike for Liverpool and Pepe Mel's appointment at West Brom.

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00:44:54  |   Mon 13 Jan 2014
The Game - Week 22 - David Moyes is not exempt from criticism

The Game - Week 22 - David Moyes is not exempt from criticism

Moyes, Man United and the FA Cup are put under the microscope as Swansea progress in the competition, plus the panel talk about Walcott's best role as Arsenal beat Spurs. We also pay tribute to Euseb…
00:43:48  |   Mon 06 Jan 2014
The Game - Week 21 - The Webb Effect

The Game - Week 21 - The Webb Effect

The panel talk Howard Webb's decision making, Arsenal's resilience, plus, Anelka's 'quenelle' gesture comes under the spotlight in our debate.

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00:44:33  |   Mon 30 Dec 2013
The Game - Week 20 - Tan Is More Than A Pantomime Villain

The Game - Week 20 - Tan Is More Than A Pantomime Villain

Rory Smith and Julien Laurens are Gabriele Marcotti's cohorts this week as they debate whether Liverpool are better without Steven Gerrard, ask what's really going on between Cardiff Manager Malky Ma…
00:52:39  |   Mon 23 Dec 2013
The Game - Week 19 - AVB sacking surprise

The Game - Week 19 - AVB sacking surprise

Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Rory Smith, Tony Barrett and George Caulkin as AVB parts company with Tottenham following a heavy defeat by Liverpool, plus the panel discuss Manchester City's convinci…
00:45:12  |   Mon 16 Dec 2013
The Game - Week 18 - Is David Moyes to blame?

The Game - Week 18 - Is David Moyes to blame?

Alyson Rudd is joined by Pedro Pinto, James Scowcroft and Jim Proudfoot to discuss the post-Ferguson era at Old Trafford as Manchester United lose to Newcastle, plus Mesut Ozil and Ross Barkley's for…
00:43:34  |   Mon 09 Dec 2013
The Game - Week 17 - AVB must shake off his paranoia

The Game - Week 17 - AVB must shake off his paranoia

Gabriele Marcotti, Julien Laurens, Stewart Robson and Oli Kay discuss Spurs' 2-2 draw against Manchester United, Chelsea's 3-1 win over Southampton as well as debating transparency in football financ…
00:43:53  |   Mon 02 Dec 2013
The Game - Week 16 - Lessons from the Liverpool derby

The Game - Week 16 - Lessons from the Liverpool derby

Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd, Rory Smith and James Scowcroft to discuss the thrilling Liverpool derby, Man City's dominate performance over Spurs, plus Tony Pulis' appointment as the ne…
00:45:21  |   Mon 25 Nov 2013
The Game - Live from Newcastle

The Game - Live from Newcastle

Alyson Rudd is joined by George Caulkin, Oli Kay and Hull goalie Steve Harper to discuss international, national and regional talking points in football.

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01:19:40  |   Thu 21 Nov 2013
The Game - Week 15 - England get taught lessons by Chile

The Game - Week 15 - England get taught lessons by Chile

Join our panel of football writers for The Game Podcast Roadshow. Tickets cost 5 pounds for Times Plus members and 7 pounds 50 pence for non-members. To book visit www2.seetickets.com/thetimes or cal…
00:40:34  |   Mon 18 Nov 2013
The Game - Week 14 - Man United hit their stride

The Game - Week 14 - Man United hit their stride

Join our panel of football writers for The Game Podcast Roadshow. Tickets cost 5pounds for Times plus members and 7.50pounds for non-members to book visit www2.seetickets.com/thetimes or call 0871 62…
00:47:07  |   Mon 11 Nov 2013
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