

231 episodes
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.

Chelsea’s 3-0 Club World Cup final win over PSG in New York; whether this proves they’re genuine title contenders; plus other Premier League transfer/legal and UEFA competition news.
15 Jul 2025 · 38m · 16 chapters
Women’s Euro 2025 coverage—England’s 6-1 group-stage thrashing of Wales, squad/strategy takeaways, and a quarterfinal preview vs Sweden.
14 Jul 2025 · 34m · 16 chapters
A special episode of The Times Tech Podcast (sponsored by Vitality) and The Game Football Podcast previewing the Club World Cup final, plus football transfer news.
11 Jul 2025 · 33m · 13 chapters
England’s Women’s Euro 2025 bounce-back vs the Netherlands, tactical tweaks by coach Sarina Wiegman, and preview of the final group game vs Wales.
10 Jul 2025 · 29m · 9 chapters
The episode debates what Manchester City and Manchester United need to do this summer, plus a chaotic Sheffield Wednesday situation.
8 Jul 2025 · 45m · 13 chapters
The episode is a Euro 2025 Game Football Podcast analysis of England’s 2-1 opening defeat to France, then a preview of England’s must-win match vs the Netherlands.
7 Jul 2025 · 45m · 16 chapters
The episode opens with a tribute to Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, who died at 28 in a car accident in Spain alongside his brother Andre Silva.
3 Jul 2025 · 37m · 12 chapters
Preview of Women’s Euros 2025, focusing on England’s chances to defend their title, their preparation after key retirements/withdrawals, and the difficulty of Group D (France, Netherlands, Wales).
1 Jul 2025 · 50m · 21 chapters
England U21’s 3-2 extra-time win over Germany to win a second straight European Championship, plus discussion of player development and upcoming Football League/managerial changes (and a segment on…
30 Jun 2025 · 35m · 14 chapters
Newcastle United’s plans to keep striker Alexander Isak, amid interest from top clubs and constraints from Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR); plus England men’s Under-21s at the…
26 Jun 2025 · 51m · 15 chapters
Transfer and squad-planning updates for Manchester United, Wolves, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest, including PSR/UEFA financial constraints and likely summer targets.
23 Jun 2025 · 40m · 15 chapters
The episode is a two-part Game Football Podcast. Part one covers the Club World Cup’s early atmosphere and Chelsea’s 2-0 win over LAFC, including why crowds in Atlanta felt sparse despite committed…
19 Jun 2025 · 41m · 17 chapters
The episode of The Times’ Game Football Podcast covers the Club World Cup in the US and major transfer market moves.
16 Jun 2025 · 44m · 13 chapters
England’s early Thomas Tuchel era, sparked by his TalkSport comments criticizing Jude Bellingham’s “fire” as sometimes “repulsive” and potentially intimidating; fallout from England’s poor results…
12 Jun 2025 · 59m · 27 chapters
The episode debates two football questions: why Tottenham sacked Ange Postecoglou just 17 days after winning the Europa League, and whether England are “going backwards” under Thomas Tuchel after a…
9 Jun 2025 · 1h 1m · 18 chapters