The Game
The TimesThe thinking fan's football podcast.
From previews to reviews, winners to losers, who's in and out on the transfer roundabout, tactics, stats and the dreaded VAR - join the best reporters covering the biggest sport on the planet.
Hosted by Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson, The Game brings you the latest on the Premier League and the EFL, as well as a front-row seat to international tournaments. more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1419 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SoccerEntertainment NewsNewsSports | |||
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A better week for Michael Carrick as an academy star inspires a come back at Old Trafford and their first win in fifty five days. Aside from Shea Lacey's cameo Matheus Cunha stole the show with two goals and a red card - an inspiration or a liability... more
Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson with all the latest from the EFL.
Was there ever a more obvious choice for a club than West Ham asking Scott Parker to replace sacked Nuno Espirito Santo...can the former hammer get the team back to the Premier League... more
Arsenal beat Liverpool at Anfield for the first time in sixteen attempts. The Champions showed a familiar resilience, is their defence as good as they have ever had? For Liverpool they have only scored four home league goals all season, what isn't wo... more
Manchester United latest in part two. Part One Fleetwood, Dowman and Kane
In front of a raucous five thousand fans at Highbury Fleetwood Town beat Arsenal on penalties - did the cold rainy night cliche play a part?
Fleetwood managed to get under th... more
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- I only listen to 2 football Podcasts…
I suppose I could spend every waking hour listening to football podcasts. But as I have my life, I try and spend my time carefully. As a long time Times reader I appreciate the quality of the participants in this pod. Simply put, you get the same high-quality comment and discussion as you would expect From the best paper in the UK. The other football podcast I listen to is the MNC on the BBC Sounds app. Everything else is just Clickbait.
Apple Podcasts5Mike G 1958
United Kingdom22 days ago - Top Class
A great podcast with such a superb range of quality journalists participating. It’s a lovely change from podcasts dominated by ex-pros who just slap each other on the back in a “aren’t we hilarious” type way while being incapable of saying anything interesting in terms of the tactical or financial side of the game. Great job Tom and team - keep it up!!!
Apple Podcasts5John GeentyUnited Kingdom2 months ago - Holly Johnson on mogadon
Poor Tom - listening to Paul Joyce is like listening to Holly Johnson on mogadon.
Apple Podcasts3Rhysie BabesUnited Kingdom3 months ago - Quality has gone down
I used to enjoy this podcast. But the recent episodes about the World Cup have been bad. Tom Clarke has been watching all the matches and presents the podcast half asleep which creates a poor show. Gregor does have good points but goes on about VAR constantly. It has become a show about a few guys talking football at the pub. No quality insight. Also they like to pat each other on the back for their articles.
Apple Podcasts1milltiedUnited Kingdom4 months ago - England
We need to give it everything. IE Wimbledon v Liverpool. Not pretty but die on the sword
Apple Podcasts5Celine12!United Kingdom4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #46 |  United States/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #24 | United Kingdom/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #36 |  Canada/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #55 | United Kingdom/Sports |
Apple Podcasts | #25 |  Australia/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #41 |  Italy/Sports/Soccer |
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A panel-driven football discussion anchored by Times and Sunday Times writers covers the week's biggest stories from transfers to governance, with a strong emphasis on the financial side of the game and on-pitch implications. Episodes blend tactical analysis, market dynamics, and behind-the-scenes reporting, often anchored by debates among seasoned journalists and former players. A notable pattern is the mix of hard-edged reporting on governance and investment in football with lively banter and diverse club perspectives, making it a go-to for listeners who want both insider context and strong opinions. The format frequently features hot takes, guest appearances from top Times journalists, and on-the-ground observations from major European l... more
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1. Martin Samuel
2. Alyson Rudd
3. Paul Hirst
4. James Gheerbrant
5. Gary Jacob
6. Kit Shepard
7. Peter Rutzler
8. Jonathan Northcroft
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