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Game's Gone: The Steve Bracknall Podcast

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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.

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Latest Episodes

In a very special episode, we go behind the scenes of the Easter Sunday clash between the Royal Oak and Nags Head. From the team bus to the sidelines, we follow Steve, Paul and Bob across the fixture with exclusive access.

Following their heroic 2-1... more

The big one is almost here. Steve, Paul and Bob are in full match mode as they count down to the blockbuster clash with the Nags Head - running through preparations, plans, programme notes and giving a look at training. Plus, voicenotes arrive from s... more

Momentous news this week - as the powers that be confirm that the Easter Sunday clash between the Royal Oak and Nags Head WILL be live streamed on the Game’s Gone YouTube Channel! With live commentary also available on BBC Sounds.

We have all the re... more

In this special bonus episode we hear the full Wynney tapes as Matt Wynne explains more about his move from the Royal Oak to the Nags Head.

Interviewed by BBC Radio Sheffield's Senior Sports Journalist Rob Staton, we get the latest ahead of the bloc... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Marshall
Rival club owner, featured antagonist in ongoing feud
Nags Head (rival club)
Episode: Royal Oak vs Nags Head Countdown, Salah's Farewell & World Cup Dreams
John O'Hear
From BBC Sounds, coordinating live stream
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Episode: BIGGEST Sunday League Game In History Just Got Even BIGGER!
Matt Wynne
Footballer, former Royal Oak captain, later joined Nags Head
Nags Head
Episode: Bonus Podcast - Matt Wynne - Full Interview
Morgan Birtwistle
Known as Angry Ginge, King of the Jungle from I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
Episode: Bonus Podcast - Angry Ginge - Full Interview
Angry Ginge
Manager of the Yanaited team
Episode: Angry Ginge, Ticket Prices and Christmas Wishlists
Robbie Williams
International pop star and former member of Take That
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Episode: Robbie Williams, World Cup Draws and Time Travel...
Noel Gallagher
Lead guitarist and songwriter of the band Oasis
Oasis
Episode: Noel Gallagher, Tiny Shin Pads and Dream Dinner Party Guests

Hosts

Steve Bracknall
Assistant Manager at Royal Oak FC and host of the long-running local-football show.
Paul Sampson
First Team Manager at Royal Oak FC; contributes to on-air banter and football analysis.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 320 ratings
  • 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 Kingdoma month ago
  • A must listen!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    briggsy
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Best around

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kieren21c
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Fa cup is the most pointless cup in England

    I’m 13 arsenal fan the fa cup is pointless u watch city vs Exeter got absolutely battered I feel bad for Exeter for being in that situation so the fa cup is unfair on the lower league teams they should start 4-0 up

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Gjihrygff
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Lol

    Me and my dad love this podcast! And he put it perfectly in that there's only few times that you burst out laughing on your own. And multiple times do you burst out laughing on your own while listening to this masterpiece. Fab!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JimmyJumbo2205
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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Fans appreciate the strong camaraderie and banter between hosts.
Quality production and guest segments are highlighted as strengths.
Listeners enjoy grounded, relatable grassroots football content with funny anecdotes.

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#135
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#41
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#84
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#129
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Bonus Podcast - Matt Wynne - Full Interview
Q: What's it like returning to play against your old club, and how do you handle potential hostility from Oak fans?
He expresses readiness to face a mixed environment, aiming to win and perform for his new club while acknowledging the emotional weight of the clash and his long association with Oak.
Bonus Podcast - Matt Wynne - Full Interview
Q: There's been talk about cash-in-hand payments. How do you address those rumours?
Wynne pushes back on the relevance of the question to the interview and defends his focus on football, while acknowledging the existence of rumors stirred by Steve Bracknall and fans.
Bonus Podcast - Matt Wynne - Full Interview
Q: Have you spoken to Steve since you left the club?
He indicates no direct communication after leaving, noting only that Steve asked him to return the edge trimmer to Oak, which highlights ongoing tension between parties.
Bonus Podcast - Matt Wynne - Full Interview
Q: Tell us about the incident. How did you feel about it, that just it seemed to be something that made life very difficult for you at the time?
Wynne explains the event as a sequence of aggressive encounters that fueled rumors and created a hostile environment, emphasizing the impact on his reputation and day-to-day life rather than clear wrongdoing on his part.
Royal Oak vs Nags Head Countdown, Salah's Farewell & World Cup Dreams
Q: What are the rules for the night before the big game?
The hosts joke about an informal, light-hearted 'sex ban' and practical pre-match routines, emphasizing early to bed and simple, carb-loaded meals to keep energy up.

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