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The Game
by The Times · English
The 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. We know football isn't life and death. It's much more serious than that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Is Pochettino the answer for Manchester United?
Whether Mauricio Pochettino is the right appointment to turn around Manchester United after Michael Carrick’s sacking, amid a relegation battle and broader criticism of the Ineos/club hierarchy.
12 Nov 2026 · 49m · 15 chaptersEFL EXTRA: Play off contenders, relegation battles and fog
This episode of The Game (Football League Extra) focuses on Championship contenders and relegation battles, then switches to FA Cup first-round upsets and bizarre incidents (including fog).
10 Nov 2026 · 45m · 18 chaptersIs Sacking Season here? Sage and Carrick on the brink
Premier League managerial pressure and tactical fit, plus match analysis across Liverpool, Manchester United, Aston Villa, City, Chelsea, Sunderland, Nottingham Forest, Leeds, and Tottenham.
9 Nov 2026 · 59m · 26 chaptersTale of three forwards: Cunha, Isak and Barry
The Game (Times/Sunday Times) episode covers midweek European football and English domestic news, plus a sensitive discussion of player safety.
5 Nov 2026 · 51m · 19 chaptersEFL EXTRA: West Ham turn to Scott Parker
West Ham’s decision to sack Nuno Espirito Santo and appoint Scott Parker; plus Championship, League One, and League Two results, form, and managerial/game-management discussion.
4 Nov 2026 · 47m · 20 chaptersArsenal and Brighton show title credentials. Plus who is getting sacked first?
Premier League match analysis (Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool; Brighton 1-0 Man City; Man United 0-2 Chelsea) plus a debate on which under-pressure manager is most likely to be sacked first.
2 Nov 2026 · 57m · 24 chaptersDid the Stretford End save Michael Carrick?
The episode of Game Football Podcast (Times/Sunday Times) covers: Fleetwood Town’s shock League Cup win over Premier League champions Arsenal, including the weather and penalties; Max Dowman’s early…
29 Oct 2026 · 45m · 16 chaptersEFL EXTRA: Southampton climbing, Burnley sinking and Middlesbrough magic
EFL Football League Extra analysis across the Championship, League One, and League Two, focusing on standout results, promotion contenders, managerial pressure, and notable goals/moments.
27 Oct 2026 · 43m · 11 chaptersUnited dismal, Liverpool dynamic and Villa dreaming
Premier League fallout and managerial pressure, led by Manchester United’s 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth; plus Crystal Palace’s struggles under Pierre Sarge, Newcastle’s rebuild under new coach…
26 Oct 2026 · 59m · 23 chaptersWho's at fault - Carrick or Fernandes?
The panel dissects Manchester United’s 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, focusing on whether the blame lies with manager Michael Carrick or players—especially Bruno Fernandes—over poor pressing,…
22 Oct 2026 · 51m · 19 chaptersEFL EXTRA: Could this be Birmingham City's year?
EFL Extra episode of The Game (Championship, League One, League Two).
21 Oct 2026 · 48m · 21 chaptersCan free scoring Brighton upset the top four?
Premier League and European football analysis, focusing on Brighton’s early-season goalscoring surge, Crystal Palace’s defensive collapse and managerial pressure, plus quick looks at Bournemouth,…
19 Oct 2026 · 55m · 25 chaptersAre Manchester United a basket case?
The episode debates whether Manchester United are a “basket case,” reviews recent Champions League and Premier League results, and discusses the Independent Football Regulator’s inaugural “State of…
15 Oct 2026 · 50m · 16 chaptersDid Southampton and Eckert get away with it?
EFL Extra football round-up across the Championship, League One, and League Two, with focus on Southampton’s “Spygate” fallout and several key match reactions and standout goals.
13 Oct 2026 · 40m · 16 chaptersCity win leaves bad taste and managers under pressure
The episode of The Game Football Podcast focuses on two things: the Premier League’s return and the fallout from Manchester City’s 3-0 win at Anfield over Liverpool amid ongoing cheating allegations…
12 Oct 2026 · 59m · 24 chaptersEngland greats and Manchester City punishment
England’s 2-0 win over the Czech Republic at Wembley; debate over Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham; Premier League return; and Manchester City’s appeal after a guilty verdict for breaching financial…
8 Oct 2026 · 53m · 22 chaptersEFL EXTRA: Big games, new managers and pointless goals
EFL Extra covers Championship, League One, and League Two fixtures plus major managerial changes, then hands out “wins/goals/moments” awards from weekend matches.
7 Oct 2026 · 32m · 12 chaptersWill Man City's stars leave? And is Bellingham as good as Zidane ?
The episode focuses on Manchester City’s appeal after a guilty verdict for breaching Premier League financial regulations—what the appeal is likely to argue, how long it could take, possible…
5 Oct 2026 · 53m · 21 chaptersManchester City - What happens next?
The episode of the Game Football Podcast focuses mainly on Manchester City’s punishment after an Independent Commission found them guilty of unprecedented cheating.
1 Oct 2026 · 43m · 14 chaptersHow should Man City be punished?
The Premier League’s case against Manchester City over alleged financial-rule breaches (115/130 charges), what sanctions could follow, how long appeals might take, and whether titles should be…
28 Sep 2026 · 52m · 16 chaptersTuchel needs to forget 'England DNA' and just coach
The episode debates Thomas Tuchel’s England approach, arguing he should stop leaning on “England DNA” and instead coach effective control/possession and chance creation.
24 Sep 2026 · 42m · 19 chaptersEFL EXTRA: Dockers and Black Country derbies
EFL Championship round-up focused on derbies and results, plus discussion of promotion contenders and key League One/Two talking points.
22 Sep 2026 · 50m · 25 chaptersBrighton and Brentford upstage the 'big boys'
The episode of The Game Football Podcast focuses on a weekend of Premier League shocks and tactical themes, especially Brighton’s 5-0 demolition of Arsenal and Brentford’s 3-0 win over Chelsea (with…
21 Sep 2026 · 57m · 22 chaptersWhat is the problem with Manchester United?
The episode debates “the problem with Manchester United” after a 2-3 home collapse to Brighton and the news that 15-year-old JJ Gabriel wants to leave.
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