- Podcasts
- The Game
231 episodes
The Game, page 2
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.
Ask in Claude
Ask in ChatGPTAll episodes, page 2
EFL EXTRA: Who are the contenders to win the Championship?
EFL Extra Show (Championship focus, plus brief League One/Two awards).
15 Sep 2026 · 49m · 22 chaptersWho can stop Arsenal, Man city and VAR?
The episode of The Game (Times/Sunday Times) focuses on football’s biggest talking points: VAR/reffing errors and early-season form.
14 Sep 2026 · 59m · 22 chapters"Harry Kane deserves the Ballon d'Or"
The episode is a football-focused discussion from The Times/Sunday Times Game Football Podcast, covering Champions League returns for English clubs, recent domestic cup drama, and debates about VAR…
10 Sep 2026 · 48m · 19 chaptersEFL EXTRA: West Ham are back as Swansea shine
EFL Extra roundup of Championship, League One, and League Two results, focusing on early-season form, turnarounds, standout goals, and debate over VAR.
8 Sep 2026 · 49m · 20 chaptersArsenal supreme, United stutter, Spurs struggle
The episode is a Premier League round-up focused on Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Chelsea, plus other results (Liverpool, Man City, Manchester United, Tottenham, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Fulham, and…
7 Sep 2026 · 1h · 21 chaptersWhich teams had the best and worst transfer window?
The summer transfer window’s escalating fees and “bubble” dynamics, plus who strengthened (or failed to) and the hosts’ favourite deals; includes discussion of Man City, Everton, Man United, Crystal…
3 Sep 2026 · 55m · 21 chaptersEFL EXTRA: "Wolves and Southampton look scary"
The episode is an EFL Extra roundup from the Game Football Podcast (Times/Sunday Times), focused on the Championship plus weekly awards in League One and League Two.
1 Sep 2026 · 46m · 21 chaptersHull's hopes, Tottenham's troubles and Mainoo's magic
The episode is a football round-up focused on early Premier League storylines, especially promoted teams and big-club form.
31 Aug 2026 · 59m · 21 chaptersWhat is 'value' in this crazy transfer market?
The episode discusses “value” in the football transfer market, using early Premier League results and major deal chatter as evidence.
27 Aug 2026 · 51m · 20 chaptersEFL EXTRA: West Ham worries and the goal of the season
EFL Extra (EFL show) is a weekly reaction/round-up of early-season EFL results across the Championship, League One, and League Two, plus “win/goal/moment” quick picks.
25 Aug 2026 · 35m · 17 chaptersPremier League is Back with a Bang!
Opening weekend of the Premier League and why it signals an unpredictable season, focusing on shocks, tactical/managerial issues, and early-season form.
24 Aug 2026 · 56m · 26 chaptersPREMIER LEAGUE PREVIEW: PART TWO
2026-27 Premier League preview (Part Two), focusing on title/top-four predictions, relegation candidates, surprise packages, managers under early pressure, and standout new signings.
20 Aug 2026 · 56m · 20 chaptersEFL EXTRA: Lankshear shines and surprises galore
Week 1 reaction and analysis across the EFL Championship, League One, and League Two, focusing on standout matches, early form, transfers, and controversial VAR/penalty talk.
18 Aug 2026 · 39m · 16 chaptersPREMIER LEAGUE PREVIEW: PART ONE
Premier League preview Part One. What Arsenal’s 3-0 Community Shield win over Manchester City suggests for the title race; how Enzo Maresca’s new-look City may cope without Rodri and with midfield…
17 Aug 2026 · 55m · 14 chaptersThe BIG Football League season preview
EFL season preview for the Championship, plus early discussion of relegation battles and promotion contenders in League One and League Two.
13 Aug 2026 · 1h 3m · 26 chaptersWho can challenge Arsenal this season? Rejuvenated Spurs, and Glasner's Forest
Premier League title challengers and transfer talk, focusing on Arsenal’s squad changes (Bruno Guimaraes, left-wing needs, Odegaard future), plus broader contenders (Man City Rodri/manager…
10 Aug 2026 · 56m · 23 chaptersInfantino clings on and a big fortnight on Merseyside
Part 1 covers FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s World Cup “stake sale”/private investment plan (the “FIFA Ford Enterprise” proposal) being rapidly withdrawn, Infantino’s political fallout inside…
6 Aug 2026 · 42m · 11 chaptersInfantino finished? Mourinho's Madrid & Iraola's Liverpool challenge
The Game (Times/Sunday Times) episode covers three main football threads plus ads.
3 Aug 2026 · 48m · 19 chaptersFIFA Special: What now for Infantino?
A special football episode on “What now for FIFA President Gianni Infantino?” focusing on FIFA’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and the backlash that followed, including UEFA’s boycott threat…
31 Jul 2026 · 10m · 5 chaptersFIFA, Howe, Henderson and Barcola
The episode focuses on two football developments: FIFA’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and the resulting backlash, plus the Premier League managerial/transfer news around Eddie Howe and…
30 Jul 2026 · 58m · 28 chaptersTIMES EXCLUSIVE: FIFA - Football for sale
The Times exclusive claims FIFA president Gianni Infantino plans to sell about 30% of the 2026 World Cup to private investors via a new company, with FIFA retaining ~51% and the remaining ~19% held…
28 Jul 2026 · 18m · 9 chaptersOn tour with Liverpool and Chelsea
Pre-season and transfer updates for Chelsea, Tottenham, and Liverpool, plus international-management headlines in Europe (Klopp Germany, Guardiola/Italy rumors, Zidane France, Mourinho mentioned).
27 Jul 2026 · 50m · 15 chaptersTRANSFER LATEST - and who is better Rogers or Anderson?
Premier League transfer window fallout after the World Cup, focusing on record fees and club strategy—especially Morgan Rogers to Chelsea, Elliot Anderson to Manchester City, and Aston Villa’s squad…
23 Jul 2026 · 56m · 20 chapters
WORLD CUP DAY 39: Argentina got what they deserved and "England players must think for themselves."
The episode is the final daily show of The Game’s 2026 World Cup coverage, reacting to Spain’s ugly 2026 final win over Argentina and debating what it means for football styles.
20 Jul 2026 · 55m · 23 chapters