The Game
The TimesThe 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 alo... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1295 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsSoccerEntertainment NewsSports | |||
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It was a gritty win for Arsenal, but one lit up by the talent of 16 year old Max Dowman. Just how good is he?
The stats say there is a simple way to get points off Liverpool - go long. Spurs proved the point on Sunday. Can Slot fix it? And is Richa... more
It was a torrid week for the English clubs in the Champions League. Liverpool Arsenal and Newcastle are in the balance, but Chelsea, City and Spurs look all but out.
Did they under perform or did some of the giants of europe like PSG and Madrid jus... more
FA Cup reaction and the future of Liverpool, Chelsea, Man City and Man Utd.
Port Vale provided a much needed FA Cup shock and Wrexham showed their enormous progress going very close against Chelsea.
Of the big six left in the cup - Chelsea, Liverpo... more
Arsenal went seven points clear beating Brighton one nil but Brighton manager Fabien Hurzeler said 'only one team wanted to play football' and 'he would not want to win like that.' What was he talking about, is it fair comment and how many others fee... more
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- 5 stars BUT PLEASE
I've given you 5 stars but please, PLEASE STOP TALKING OVER EACH OTHER. You talk over and interrupt each other multiple times per episode. The podcast would be so much more enjoyable if you learned to cut it out.
Apple Podcasts5EricArthurBlairKennethMiles
United Kingdoma month ago - “Both things can be true”
Good pod, but becomes incredibly annoying and tedious when Tom says the “both things can be true” nonsense. It’s like a kid who finds a saying that makes people laugh once, so says it every time they can. It gets old. Quick. I’m begging, please stop.
Apple Podcasts3Ludo Miklosko
Australia3 months ago - Dear God STOP SHOUTING OVER EACH OTHER
You’re not in the pub you’re hosting a podcast- bloody act like it. Gregor - please go and write for the Guardian and join Barry and co for the far superior podcast. I really want to enjoy this pod, but Tom Croft. who never actually finishes asking a question but acts as if it’s some kind of multiple choice exam question, makes it so difficult.
Apple Podcasts3Rhysie BabesUnited Kingdom3 months ago - Less Alyson Rudd please
Can’t stand Alyson Rudd and her odd takes and irritating negativity. And nope, nothing to do with gender, plenty of great female podcast contributors. She, however, is not one of them.
Apple Podcasts2Deebee365United Kingdom4 months ago - Don’t interrupt the question
To the pundits - don’t anticipate TC’s question and begin to answer because TC will continue asking the question regardless. So, just wait until he’s asked the question which will include all possible answers before answering- it will make for a pleasanter listening experience.
Apple Podcasts3Rhysie BabesUnited Kingdom4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #76 |  United States/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #31 | United Kingdom/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #48 |  Canada/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #73 | United Kingdom/Sports |
Apple Podcasts | #27 |  Italy/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #33 | Australia/Sports/Soccer |
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What is The Game about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The discussions center on top-tier football, with a strong emphasis on the Premier League and European competition. Panels dissect title races, tactical trends, and club dynamics, often anchored by veteran Times reporters and pundits. Guests bring on-field experience and data-driven analysis, while lively banter and editorial slant toward informed, not merely sensational, football storytelling. A standout feature is the regular mix of long-form insights from seasoned journalists with lively, sometimes contentious debates, plus coverage of the EFL and transfer-window dynamics that keeps listeners ahead of the curve for sponsorship and pitching opportunities. Potential listeners should expect thoughtful analysis, robust guest diversity, and a... more
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Recent guests on The Game include:
1. James Gheerbrant
2. Alyson Rudd
3. Gregor Robertson
4. Martin Samuel
5. Tom Ulner
6. Tony Cascarino
7. Johnny Northcroft
8. Paul Joyce
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