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 | 1399 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SoccerEntertainment NewsNewsSports | |||
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Latest Episodes
Two defeats in a week, including the Manchester derby, losing a two goal lead at home for the first time in fifty years and then a young star asks to leave - the problems are mounting for Manchester United and Michael Carrick.
Is it all football re... more
All the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two with Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson.
Another big win for West Ham sends them top, Southampton are climbing, Swansea and West Brom are surprise packages with Wolves and Middlesbrough l... more
Man City and Arsenal are joint top. Huil impress at Chelsea, Spurs can't score and centre halves sometimes score absolute screamers.
But sadly, the headlines are all about VAR...again. This time an 'error of judgment' is the reason Haaland's fine fi... more
Solid home wins for Liverpool and Man City, a strong away wins for Arsenal and Villa mean the English teams have started well in Europe.
Martin Samuel thinks there is no reason why all the English teams should not be qualifying for the last 16.
Wh... more
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Poor Tom - listening to Paul Joyce is like listening to Holly Johnson on mogadon.
Apple Podcasts3Rhysie Babes
United Kingdoma month 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 Kingdom2 months ago - England
We need to give it everything. IE Wimbledon v Liverpool. Not pretty but die on the sword
Apple Podcasts5Celine12!United Kingdom3 months ago - Disappointing & very woke
It’s not terrible but you have a Scotsman that openly hates England ‘which is fine’ but then you have an Englishman who hates England & loves Scotland!! The negativity over your own country is pathetic!!
Apple Podcasts2keanecodyUnited Kingdom3 months ago - Mark Ralph
I absolutely love this pod ! Interesting,thought provoking and fun ….. Top class journalists. Keep it up gang !
Apple Podcasts5Real RalphUnited Kingdom3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #38 |  United States/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #23 | United Kingdom/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #37 |  Canada/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #51 | United Kingdom/Sports |
Apple Podcasts | #28 |  Australia/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #160 |  France/Sports/Soccer |
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What is The Game about and what kind of topics does it cover?
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. Charlotte Duncan
2. Tony Cascarino
3. Kit Shepard
4. Joe Haas
5. Joe Harston
6. Martyn Ziegler
7. Paul Joyce
8. Tom Allnutt
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