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Game's Gone: The Steve Bracknall Podcast

BBC Radio 5 Live
Royal Oak FC
World Cup
Nags Head
Grassroots Football
England
Sunday League Football
VAR
Touchline Shouts
Manchester United
Manchester City
Inverted Wingbacks
Robbie Williams
BBC
Argentina
Matt Wynne
Wayne Rooney
Sunday League
BBC Sounds
FA Cup
Imperial League

Steve Bracknall takes a weekly deep dive into the murky world of the modern game whilst desperately trying to hold his ramshackle Sunday league team together.

Send your voicenotes and messages to Steve, Paul and Bob on WhatsApp via 0800 783 1997 or email steve@bbc.co.uk.

You can also hear bonus episodes of Touchline Shouts, every Tuesday only on BBC Sounds.

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Latest Episodes

The backlash over Matt Wynne’s re-signing at Royal Oak FC rages on, with fans split down the middle over his return. Has Carpet Dave blundered by not offering a discount to the whole squad and will Wynney's initiation song be enough to win over the d... more

Matt Wynne has returned to the Royal Oak FC - has Director of Football 'Carpet Dave' pulled off the Sunday league signing of the season?

Wynney’s comeback comes with heavy strings attached from Steve: blocking the Nags Head, random drug testing, and... more

It's the opposite of cup fever this week, as the lads crash out to Darnall B in the second round of the Sheffield Imperial Trophy. Steve, Paul and Bob pick through the wreckage and respond to goalkeeper Robbie's stinging social media post calling out... more

Steve Bracknall here, from Game's Gone: The Steve Bracknall Podcast. For some time now, I’ve been having words with the powers that be about getting outside the Royal Oak dressing room and sharing more of my footballing wisdom. So I’m going deeper wi... more

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Recent Guests

Sean Dyche
Former manager of Burnley, Everton and Nottingham Forest.
Nottingham Forest
Episode: Sean Dyche Takes Over Our Sunday League Dressing Room
Shane from Leeds
Caller asking about Man of the Match kit washing
Episode: We're Back! Pre-Season Chaos Hits Royal Oak FC After TV Award Win
Matt Wynne
Player who left Royal Oak FC for Nags Head, central figure in the episode's transfer saga
Nags Head (previously Royal Oak FC)
Episode: Wynney's Betrayal, The Nags Head Derby & More | Royal Oak FC Season Recap PART ONE
Rob Staton
BBC journalist
BBC
Episode: Wynney's Betrayal, The Nags Head Derby & More | Royal Oak FC Season Recap PART ONE
Bob the Bucket
Physio and recurring on-air guest, described as the conscience of the nation
Unspecified (props character)
Episode: England STUN Mexico at World Cup! My On-The-Ground Reaction & Norway Up Next
Alan Shearer
Former England striker, BBC pundit
BBC/World Cup coverage
Episode: Reuniting with Rooney, Meeting Shearer & Steve’s HUGE World Cup News!
Wayne Rooney
Former England captain, football pundit
BBC World Cup launch event
Episode: Reuniting with Rooney, Meeting Shearer & Steve’s HUGE World Cup News!
Matthew Wynney
Guest on the show, introducing Wynney back onto the podcast
Royal Oak FC
Episode: Bracknall & Wynney Reunite as Sampson Goes AWOL
Mick Merchant
Chairman of the Sheffield Imperial League
Sheffield Imperial League
Episode: Bracknall Rages as Royal Oak FC are Docked Five Points

Hosts

Steve Bracknall
Host and central presenter with multiple affiliations across BBC Sounds, Persephonica, and Royal Oak FC; often drives the on-air banter and guest interactions.
Paul Sampson
Co-host, involved in club management and storytelling; often guides discussions on team dynamics and logistics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 799 ratings
  • Amazing - just a question about the length

    Sorry if i’m just being a pest, but the lengths of the podcasts could be a bit longer, maybe include a new section, something like a mini quiz of football, or anyhing that could make it a bit longer! Not complaining, just a nice idea thst could be added to increase the length

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    jarbow20
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Steve

    Nawt wrong with that, Steve

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Atif123mo
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Glyn, Manchester

    Love this podcast, absolutely hilarious, a breath of fresh air from the seriousness of football these days, keep up the great work fella’s.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Definitely blue
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • A must listen!

    The funniest podcast since the Ricky Gervais show, absolutely incredible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    briggsy
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Best around

    The only critique is that there isn’t enough of it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kieren21c
    United Kingdom9 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the humor and camaraderie, with many noting the show's entertaining chaos and banter.
Audience often cites the recurring bits and guest appearances as highlights and a reason to keep listening.
Fans enjoy the authentic, down-to-earth talk that blends football with pop culture.

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#63
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#138
Canada/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#145
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#161
Australia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#228
Italy/Sports/Soccer
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#86
New Zealand/Sports/Soccer

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

HUGE Halloween Signing: Wynney REJOINS Royal Oak FC!
Q: Who would win between the Royal Oak, the class of 1997 versus the Royal Oak class of 2026, and how would the game go?
Paul backs the 1997 team, recalling its players and describing himself as a defender who could move the ball around.
Royal Oak FC Shock Cup Exit... Has Steve Lost the Dressing Room?
Q: I want you to rank all the Yorkshire Club's fan bases from best to worst. So, everyone in the 92.
Steve gives an opinionated ranking, praising Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday support, describing Bradford as underrated, and criticizing several other clubs' fan bases.
Royal Oak FC Shock Cup Exit... Has Steve Lost the Dressing Room?
Q: How would you guys feel about having an underage structure at the club, a youth team and obviously you get the community more involved in everything that's going on with the club?
Paul and Steve say a youth team would require substantial safeguarding and staffing, and recount a failed 2016 attempt. Steve would prefer to establish a women's team and invites interested people to get in touch.
Sean Dyche Takes Over Our Sunday League Dressing Room
Q: Could you give the Royal Oak lads a little team talk, a little bit of inspiration?
Dyche urges the team to connect, bring their legs, hearts and minds together, stay aligned and approach each game with determination.
Sean Dyche Takes Over Our Sunday League Dressing Room
Q: Do you think you've got any of that in your managerial philosophy?
Dyche says Brian Clough's influence included keeping things simple and maintaining a clear standard for which players fit the team. He notes that players who did not suit Forest's approach could be moved on.

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A comedy-tinged football PRR show that centers on a ramshackle Sunday league club, banter-filled banter, and behind-the-scenes club politics. Episodes blend grassroots football culture with pop-culture riffs, live audience questions, and running jokes about sponsors, pie reviews, and dream gigs. The format leans into improvisation, guest appearances, and chaotic but affectionate camaraderie, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy character-driven humor, cricketed-level detail about local clubs, and light tournament banter. A standout trait is the mix of personal life chaos, World Cup chatter, and club-scale ambition, all delivered with a high-energy, irreverent vibe that feels like a community gathering more than a traditional show.

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