

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.

Tom Clarke, Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd
20 Nov 2025 · 40m
In this special bonus episode of *The Game Football Podcast*, hosts Tom Clarke, Gregor Robertson, and Michael Grant celebrate Scotland's dramatic qualification for the World Cup after a thrilling 4-2…
19 Nov 2025 · 27m
Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson
18 Nov 2025 · 29m
In this episode of "The Game," host Tom Clarke is joined by panelists Tony Cascarino, Tom Allnutt, and Gregor Robertson.
17 Nov 2025 · 54m
In this episode of "The Game" podcast, hosted by Tom Clarke, key topics include:
13 Nov 2025 · 53m
In this episode of The Game podcast, hosted by Tom Clarke with guests Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd, and Hamzah Khalique-Loonat, the discussion revolves around the latest developments in the Premier…
10 Nov 2025 · 1h 1m
Why is the Championship so free scoring?
7 Nov 2025 · 28m
This episode of The Game Football Podcast features hosts Tom Clarke, Gregor Robertson, Martin Samuel, and Jonathan Northcroft discussing a variety of football topics, including the current state of…
6 Nov 2025 · 47m
A football podcast offering insights and discussions on the latest football action, featuring journalists from The Times and The Sunday Times.
3 Nov 2025 · 59m
Martin Samuel, Tony Cascarino, Gregor Robertson
30 Oct 2025 · 59m
In this special episode of *The Game*, hosts Tom Clarke and Paul Hurst discuss the recent tumultuous events surrounding Sheffield Wednesday, a club facing administration, points deductions, and the…
28 Oct 2025 · 25m
The hosts discuss significant weekend results in the Premier League, including Liverpool's loss to Brentford, Arsenal's strong positioning, and the competitive nature of the league this season.
27 Oct 2025 · 54m
In this episode of *The Game*, hosts Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson, along with guests Martin Samuel and Jonathan Northcroft, discuss recent performances in football, focusing on Liverpool's…
23 Oct 2025 · 1h
Insights into the English Football League (EFL), with particular emphasis on standout performances and teams.
21 Oct 2025 · 27m
In this episode of *The Game*, hosted by Tom Clarke, the team discusses a dramatic weekend in the Premier League, focusing on Manchester United's stunning victory at Liverpool and the abrupt sacking…
20 Oct 2025 · 58m
Premier League Returns and Cult Heroes Part 2
16 Oct 2025 · 55m
In this episode of "The Game," hosts Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson, along with sports writer Alyson Rudd, delve into the concept of cult heroes in football and discuss whether England truly needs…
13 Oct 2025 · 53m
Foden, Bellingham or Palmer? Who can gatecrash the top four? And Sir Jim Ratcliffe
9 Oct 2025 · 59m
Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson
8 Oct 2025 · 50m
In this episode of *The Game*, hosts Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson, along with guests Pete Rutzler and Tom Allnutt, analyze the recent Premier League matches, focusing on Chelsea's victory over…
6 Oct 2025 · 57m
In this episode, hosted by Gregor Robertson with guests Martin Samuel, Alyson Rudd, and Pete Rutzler, the discussion focuses on Liverpool's recent performance under manager Arne Slott after…
2 Oct 2025 · 58m
In this episode, Gregor Robertson is joined by Tony Cascarino, Gary Jacob, and Martin Hardy to discuss a thrilling weekend in the Premier League where underdogs like Brentford, Brighton, Sunderland,…
29 Sep 2025 · 59m
Who makes the decisions—the coach or the players? The episode uses Nottingham Forest vs Real Betis, Liverpool’s EFL Cup/Isak/Eketike moment, Aston Villa’s turmoil, and Arsenal vs Man City to debate…
25 Sep 2025 · 52m · 24 chapters
Arsenal vs Manchester City (Arteta “too cautious?”); why City played unusually low-possession; other Premier League results including Spurs–Brighton, Liverpool–Everton, and Manchester United–Chelsea;…
22 Sep 2025 · 1h · 21 chapters