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.
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Tom Clarke is joined by Gregor Robertson as they assess the Championship, League One and League Two. Leeds, Norwich, Plymouth. Wycombe, Exeter, Port Vale and AFC Wimbledon all feature – as well as ma…
Where now for England? A failed experiment; Carsley might not want it full time and is Pep waiting in the side-lines? Gregor Robertson thinks his selections were indulgent, Hamzah Khalique-Loonat thi…
Was it Man City 1-0 Premier League? Jonathan Northcroft has reappraised and thinks it could be a score draw. Martin is sticking to his guns and Gregor sees echoes of the European super league.
After …
Manchester City have won the first of their legal cases against the Premier League.
What does it mean for City and for the rest of the Premier League?
Tom Clarke, Martin Samuel, Jonathan Northcroft an…
This could have also been called: “Why are Spurs so Spursy?” as Ange Postecoglou’s team blew a two-goal lead at Brighton. Was it the Seagulls brilliance or a Spurs implosion?
Manchester United got a c…
A great week for English clubs in the Champions League with four wins from four.
European master Unai Emery steered Villa to a famous win over Bayern Munich – is there a better match in club football …
Our fortnightly look at the EFL. Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson look at a flying Sheffield United, managerial changes at Stoke and the form of the promoted clubs – Oxford, Portsmouth and Derby.
Afte…
“Manchester United look like a relic!” That is the blunt assessment of Gregor Robertson.
Their rivals Liverpool are top, but it's not enough for Alyson Rudd or Hamzah Khalique Loonat who think they ha…
As Rodri is ruled out could injuries decide the title? Will players go on strike this season? And will there ever be another summer without football?
Plus, after yet another lacklustre display nothing…
Who’ll be happier after an enthralling draw at the Etihad?
Arsenal are nasty and its impressive! Tough, gritty and hard to beat. Could City have done any more?
Tom Clarke is back as Gregor Robertson…
Champions League, striking players, dodgy kits and card happy refs. It’s a busy episode.
Martin Samuel and Hamzah Khalique-Loonat agree on the Champions League but definitely do not agree on refs or …
In this week’s EFL extra Gregor Robertson quizzes Hamzah Khalique-Loonat on his visit to St Andrews. Hamzah saw big names Tom Brady, Rob McElhenney and David Beckham pitch side as a fluent Birmingham…
It is D day for Manchester City as the hearing into the 115 charges against them begins.
Matt Lawton Joins Gregor Robertson to explain what could happen.
Tom Allnutt reflects on a big win for Arsena…
The England job is Carsley’s to lose, but are Finland and Ireland really a test?
Gregor Robertson is joined by Martin Samuel and Tony Cascarino as they assess England, Kane the looming civil war in th…
Lee Carsley shocked England fans by playing a left footer on the left, and it worked, for the first half at least. Charlotte Duncker, Tom Allnutt and Alyson Rudd join Tom Clarke to assess the perform…
Who would you keep – Casimiro or Ten Hag? Trent, Salah or Van Dijk?
Tony Cascarino, James Gheerbrant and Jonathan Northcroft join Tom Clarke to decide who stays and who goes. Plus a look at the financ…
Liverpool, good? United, bad? Or is there more to it? Tom Clarke is joined by Alyson Rudd, Hamzah Khalique-Loonat and Gregor Robertson to dissect an embarrassing Old Trafford outing for Ten Hag and h…
Chelsea have about 20 players to sell and are still looking to buy. Liverpool have finally entered the market. What could Friday's transfer deadline bring? "Anything could happen", says Paul Hirst. H…