

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.

"The Game" is The Times and The Sunday Times's football podcast offering insightful previews and reviews of football action every Monday and Thursday.
26 Jan 2026 · 54m · 28 chapters
In this episode of "The Game," hosted by Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson, the duo delves into the ongoing developments in the EFL Championship, League One, and League Two.
23 Jan 2026 · 28m · 10 chapters
Pep’s Last Season? And Will Palmer Make the World Cup?
22 Jan 2026 · 51m · 20 chapters
A podcast offering football previews and reviews featuring insights from Times and Sunday Times journalists.
19 Jan 2026 · 58m · 23 chapters
In this episode of "The Game," hosted by Tom Clarke and featuring Martin Samuel, Tony Cascarino, and Gregor Robertson, the podcast dives into the controversies surrounding VAR and its influence on…
15 Jan 2026 · 56m · 22 chapters
Shocks, goals and managers under pressure
12 Jan 2026 · 56m · 23 chapters
The Game is a thought-provoking football podcast hosted by Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson, featuring insights from Times and Sunday Times journalists.
8 Jan 2026 · 55m · 20 chapters
Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson
7 Jan 2026 · 41m · 19 chapters
A football podcast by The Times and The Sunday Times, providing in-depth insights, analysis, and discussions on football's biggest stories every Monday and Thursday.
5 Jan 2026 · 58m · 35 chapters
New Year, Same Old Chaotic Chelsea
2 Jan 2026 · 55m · 25 chapters
Tom Clarke, Gregor Robertson, and Alyson Rudd
29 Dec 2025 · 59m · 23 chapters
The hosts present a festive edition of their podcast covering end-of-year awards for teams, players, and managers in the English Football League (EFL) across different divisions (Championship, League…
24 Dec 2025 · 39m
The episode features discussions about Aston Villa's recent success, the performance of key players like Morgan Rogers and Declan Rice, as well as the struggles of teams like Tottenham and Wolves.
22 Dec 2025 · 53m
In this episode of *The Game*, the team discusses various topics surrounding Chelsea's managerial chaos, Manchester City's title prospects, and provides reflections on 2025 with end-of-year awards.
18 Dec 2025 · 52m
Tom Clarke, Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd, and Hamzah Khalique-Loonat
15 Dec 2025 · 57m
In this episode, the team discusses Liverpool's performance against Inter Milan, the potential future of Mo Salah, the dominance of English clubs in European competitions, and a look ahead to the…
11 Dec 2025 · 50m
Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson
9 Dec 2025 · 38m
The thinking fan's football podcast providing previews and reviews of all the action every Monday and Thursday, covering the Premier League, EFL, and international tournaments.
8 Dec 2025 · 53m
WORLD CUP 2026 DRAW - REACTION SPECIAL
5 Dec 2025 · 19m
In this episode of "The Game" football podcast, hosted by Gregor Robertson with guests Tony Cascarino and Jonathan Northcroft, the team discusses the recent midweek Premier League fixtures, Arsenal's…
4 Dec 2025 · 50m
In this episode of "The Game," hosts Gregor Robertson, Tom Allnutt, Martin Hardy, and Alyson Rudd dive into the intense London derby between Chelsea and Arsenal, Liverpool's tactical changes, and the…
1 Dec 2025 · 59m
In this episode, the podcast discusses Arsenal's dominance in the Premier League and Europe, the performance of Chelsea against Barcelona, and the various struggles of teams like Tottenham and…
27 Nov 2025 · 56m
In this episode of *The Game*, hosts Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson discuss the latest happenings in the English Football League (EFL), focusing on managerial changes, team performances, and…
25 Nov 2025 · 35m
A football podcast providing previews and reviews of major football events, hosted by Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson alongside special guests.
24 Nov 2025 · 59m