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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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Wilder back at Sheffield United and Yorkshire strength in League One
Chris Wilder’s shock return to Sheffield United after being sacked; EFL Championship top-of-table discussion; League One managerial change (Wickham); League One/Two form and fixtures.
19 Sep 2025 · 29m · 17 chaptersAre Liverpool lucky and do Arsenal have the best squad?
The episode debates whether Liverpool are “lucky” and whether Arsenal have the best Premier League squad, then moves through other top-flight topics (Chelsea’s Champions League loss, Jose Mourinho’s…
18 Sep 2025 · 56m · 23 chaptersWill Amorim be Manchester United manager at Christmas?
Premier League and Champions League preview, centered on Manchester City’s 3-0 win over Manchester United and whether Ruben Amorim will still be United manager at Christmas; plus discussion of…
15 Sep 2025 · 58m · 16 chaptersWill Postecoglou work at Forest and should England drop Bellingham?
England’s response to Thomas Tuchel’s early impact after a 5-0 win over Serbia; whether Jude Bellingham should start; and Premier League fallout from Nottingham Forest sacking Nuno Espirito Santo and…
11 Sep 2025 · 50m · 18 chaptersYour England XI if the World Cup was tomorrow?
The episode debates Thomas Tuchel’s early England decisions by imagining an England “World Cup XI” if the tournament started immediately.
8 Sep 2025 · 49m · 23 chaptersWho did the best transfer business?
The Premier League transfer window’s end, who “won” the business (especially Liverpool’s signing of Alexander Isak), and a debate over player strikes and club treatment.
4 Sep 2025 · 58m · 24 chaptersEFL Extra: Championship clubs splash the cash
EFL Extra wrap-up of Championship transfer spending at the end of the window, plus early-season performance across the Championship, League One, and League Two (before the international break).
3 Sep 2025 · 38m · 16 chaptersLiverpool beat Arsenal at Anfield, as Isak arrives in record deal
Liverpool beat Arsenal 1-0 at Anfield with a late goal from Dominik Szoboszlai, continuing Liverpool’s late-win run and topping the Premier League.
1 Sep 2025 · 1h 1m · 15 chaptersManchester United humiliated - what now for Amorim?
The episode focuses on Manchester United’s humiliating FA Cup defeat to Grimsby (including a penalty-shootout where new signings missed), and what that means for manager Ruben Amorim.
28 Aug 2025 · 58m · 24 chaptersNorth London on top: Can Spurs keep pace, and is this finally Arsenal’s year?
Early-season Premier League momentum in North London, plus rapid-fire discussion of Tottenham, Arsenal, Man City, Everton, Jack Grealish, Man United, Chelsea, Brentford, Burnley, West Ham, and other…
25 Aug 2025 · 1h · 23 chaptersArsenal hijack Eze deal; Newcastle’s Isak saga deepens
Transfer news and early-season form—Arsenal “hijack” Eberechi Eze from Tottenham; Newcastle’s Alexander Isak contract/transfer standoff deepens; plus Everton’s defeat at Leeds and preview of Crystal…
21 Aug 2025 · 58m · 24 chaptersEFL Extra! It’s early days in the Championship, but…
Early-season EFL focus across the Championship, League One, and League Two—who’s overperforming, who’s struggling, and which games/signings matter next.
20 Aug 2025 · 40m · 20 chaptersFirst weekend: Sunderland staying up; City for the title and Liverpool don't need Isak
Premier League opening-weekend review, focusing on Sunderland’s 3-0 win over West Ham, West Ham’s early struggles under Graham Potter, promoted-team performances (Sunderland, Brentford, Nottingham…
18 Aug 2025 · 59m · 18 chaptersPREMIER LEAGUE PREDICTIONS
Premier League season preview and predictions for title race, relegation battle, and “who should be worried/looking up,” with emphasis on how new managers, signings, and squad transitions will affect…
14 Aug 2025 · 58m · 21 chaptersPREMIER LEAGUE TEAM BY TEAM SPECIALS: Part Four
The episode is a Premier League team-by-team special focused on Newcastle’s summer crisis and the broader challenge promoted clubs face.
12 Aug 2025 · 59m · 24 chaptersPREMIER LEAGUE TEAM BY TEAM SPECIALS: Part Three
Game Football Podcast (The Times) Premier League club-by-club season previews, Part Three.
10 Aug 2025 · 1h 1m · 21 chaptersPREMIER LEAGUE TEAM BY TEAM SPECIALS: Part Two
Part two of The Times’ Game Football Podcast Premier League club-by-club preview, focusing on Liverpool, Everton, Chelsea, Fulham, and Bournemouth/Fulham segment intro.
8 Aug 2025 · 1h 4m · 19 chaptersEFL: It’s Championship time…
EFL Championship season preview (EFL Extra). Hosts Tom Clark and former Football League legend Gregor Robertson assess promotion contenders, relegation risks, and major managerial changes, plus a…
7 Aug 2025 · 52m · 19 chaptersPREMIER LEAGUE TEAM BY TEAM SPECIALS: Part One
The Times “Game Football Podcast” previews six Premier League clubs (Arsenal, Crystal Palace, Brighton, Tottenham) in “team by team” specials, focusing on summer transfers, tactical needs, and season…
4 Aug 2025 · 1h 1m · 18 chaptersEFL Preview Show: Leagues One and Two
Preview of the 2025-26 English Football League season, focusing on League One and League Two.
30 Jul 2025 · 58m · 17 chaptersEngland retain their title!
Immediate post-match reaction to England winning the European Championship final again (defending their title), beating Spain on penalties after going a goal down.
27 Jul 2025 · 27m · 8 chaptersWOMEN'S EURO 2025: England’s last gasp heroics
England’s Women’s Euro 2025 semi-final vs Italy, a late comeback to reach the final, and what it means for the final against either Spain or Germany.
23 Jul 2025 · 41m · 15 chaptersTransfer latest and England prepare for Italy
The episode is split between two themes: England Women’s Euro semi-final build-up versus Italy, and a run of major football transfer news.
21 Jul 2025 · 44m · 20 chaptersEngland into Semis after crazy penalty shootout
England reach the Euro 2025 semi-finals after a 2-2 quarter-final draw with Sweden, winning a “bonkers” penalty shootout.
18 Jul 2025 · 41m · 13 chapters