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The Game

The thinking fan"sfootball podcast,providing previews and reviews of all the action - every Monday and Thursday.Listen to the best of The Times and The Sunday Times journalists as they cover the biggest sport on the planet; from winners to losers, who"s in and out on the transfer roundabout, tactical developments, data analysis and the dreaded VAR.Hosted by Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson alongside special guest appearances, the team bring you the latest on the Premier League and the EFL, as well as

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46:15

EFL Extra: What is the best league in England?

The Game ·

2026/02/18

Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson with the latest from the English Football League.Is the Championship the best league in England, Gregor Robertson thinks so.Coventry's win over rivals Middlesbrough sends them top again but six points separate 6th to 16th. Who is best placed to come from the pack? At the bottom some huge clubs look in severe danger of relegation in West Brom and Leicester.Lincoln fan Tom Clarke makes his pitch for the excitement of League One. It's tight at the bottom and around the

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Spurs or Forest to go down? And what will Arsenal win?

The Game ·

2026/02/16

Spurs and Forest have rolled the dice again...but will Igor Tudor orVítor Pereira have the desired effect?Is either appointment on merit, or a reflect of clubs who don't know who they really want?Will the instability mean a player exodus at either club come the summer?Which club should be more worried, Forest or Spurs?Was VAR so bad after all...well yes says Gregor robertson but many think the mistakes at the weekend - without VAR - are the bets advert for its continued use.Arsenal are still in four

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54:02

Spurs and Forest sack the boss - will it work?

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2026/02/12

Spurs won the sack race! They got rid of Thomas Frank 24 hours before Nottingham Forest said goodbye to Sean Dyche. Why did they go, was it the right call and who could be next?In contrast England manager Thomas Tuchel has signed an extension to his contract, what has he done to earn it and why now?On the pitch do the managerial change give West Ham a better chance of staying up?and the fight for fourth and fifth place.Gregor Robertson joins Tony Cascarino, Tom Allnutt and Martin Samuel. Hosted on

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1:00:00

VAR is finished but City aren't

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2026/02/09

It's all about VAR again, and Gregor is sick of it. But Tom Allnutt thinks the officials at Anfield got it right - so, time to do away with it or accept nothing is perfect?On the pitch City's fighting win keeps them in the title race, but Arsenal don't look they're feeling any pressure.Man Utd won again, is it the biggest mid season turn around ever? Does that mean Mainoo makes it to the World Cup?Eddie howe and Fabian Hurzeler were both booed by their own fans, fair?Thomas Frank is in the orange

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45:09

"Player Power...give me a break!"

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2026/02/05

Who has the power in modern football - clubs or players? In the summer Alexander Isak was called morally bankrupt, where would he be now had he not forced through his move? As the transfer window closed Dwight McNeil was left stranded as Crystal Palace chose not to pursue his transfer and Harvey Elliot remains at Villa with a £35 million price tagwhich no one wants to pay - both powerless to affect their respective situations. So where does the power lie?It was a quiet transfer window did anyone

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31:04

Coventry are wobbling, who can take advantage?

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2026/02/03

It is not a blip anymore, Coventry are now in full wobble, Middlesborough have joined them at the top but there are other, unfancied teams waiting in the wings - who if any can come from the pack - Millwall, Hull, Wrexham or Derby?Hull have done some impressive transfer business with with so many players over performing their XG is it sustainable?At the bottom, is there any light at the end of the tunnel for disgruntled Blackburn fans?And who is in most danger of being sucked into the relegation

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58:34

Wastes of money, most versatile player and who's lost...

The Game ·

2026/02/02

It was a weekend of two halves - Chelsea, Spurs and Fulham all came back from two goals down at half time...only Fulham didn't hang on. As Man City wobbled they looked to have lost their swagger - Gregor Robertson thinks it is clear why. Chelsea came back to win, but why did they make so many changes in the first place?There was plenty of moaning about VAR but if it was taken away would fans be accepting or would the referee abuse just get worse?Alyson Rudd thinks Alexander Isak could be a waste of

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57:23

Should Heading be Banned? And the real Roy Keane?

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2026/01/29

Tony Cascarino was a team mate of Roy Keane, he's been to see the film about Keane and his Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy, he gives his version of their relationship.Is heading in football about to be banned? Following recent headlines around ex players suffering from dementia, what are the risks that footballers take? Tony Cascarino - known for his heading ability is worried at the prospect of a brain scan.And Jose Mourinho wound back the clock as his Benfica goalkeeper scored the goal

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53:38

United's Carrick bounce exposes Arsenal’s nerve

The Game ·

2026/01/26

Manchester United make it two statement wins under Michael Carrick — but are they really back? Arsenal’s lead at the top is down to four points after a 3–2 defeat at the Emirates… so why were fans booing a team still top of the table?Elsewhere, Liverpool’s unbeaten run ends in chaos at Bournemouth, Chelsea and the chasing pack keep the race for Europe wide open, and pressure grows on Tottenham and Crystal Palace towards the bottom.Plus, two strikers thriving in very different worlds: Alyson Rudd

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28:29

EFL Extra: Big changes in the Championship

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2026/01/23

Nothing stays the same for long in the Championship. Coventry were having a wobble but two wins a signing some injury returns have put that to bed. Likewise, Middlesborough have got back to winning ways after a Christmas stumble. Hull are on fire and Norwich have turned things around at the bottom. West Brom though are in freefall. Five points separate sixth and fourteenth…so who will be aiming for the play off’s?In League One, are teams having their seasons written off by loanee’s being recalled to

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50:33

Pep’s last season? And will Palmer make the World Cup?

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2026/01/22

Artificial pitch and injuries aside Man City lost to Bode Glimt, a team who haven’t won in the Champions League all season. After the match Pep Guardiola said, ‘everything was wrong.’ Could this be his final season in charge? Is he tired or ready for a rebuild?Chelsea won, but Cole Palmer was missing again…is his England place no in doubt? Elsewhere another memorable goal for Dominic Szoboszlai…is he a captain in the making, relief for Thomas Frank and unrest at Crystal Palace.Tom Clarke joins

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58:08

Managerial magic at Old Trafford but misery for Frank...

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2026/01/19

Michael Carrick brought back a touch of the glory days for Manchester United fans on Saturday. his team were on the front foot as they beat a lack lustre Manchester City. Was it a one off or is he finally the man to bring back some cheer to Old Trafford?With City losing it was time for other to capitalise. no one did. Arsenal eeked out an extra point, but the top four look a little tame. Is it a poor season or is the rest of the league just getting better?At the AFCON bizarre scenes saw Sengal leave

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56:08

VAR and Chelsea drop the ball

The Game ·

2026/01/15

It was VAR and goalkeeping errors that made the headlines across the two League Cup semi-finals. Chelsea’s Robert Sanchez gifted two goals to Arsenal at Stamford Bridge and at St James Park a bizarre decision from VAR denied Man City a goal. New Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior picked the goalkeeper but he didn’t pick Palmer, Gusto or James seemingly at the prompting of his medical department. Is this a worrying early sign for the new man? If you had the choice, would you get rid of VAR? Is it worth

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55:44

Shocks, goals and managers under pressure

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2026/01/12

Upsets, late drama, near misses and lots of goals. The FA Cup third round had it all.It may have lost some of its shine in recent years but at the weekend the FA Cup showed why it is still the greatest cup competition in the world. Macclesfield pulled off what was on paper the biggest shock in the history of the competition…but it didn’t look like that on the pitch. There was misery at Spurs and Manchester United what next for the managers at both clubs? Michael Carrick looks set to be appointed

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54:35

Who is next for Man Utd? Plus mid week match reviews

The Game ·

2026/01/08

“If Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is the answer, what the hell is the question!?”Man Utd look like going back to the future, is that the right answer for one of the biggest clubs in the world?Is the problem in the mangers seat, or is it the executives at the club?Elsewhere coffee cups are the least of Thomas Franks problems at Spurs, West Ham are doomed and with injuries to Man City defenders and Villa drawing - has it been Arsenal’s best week of the season? Will they capitalise against Liverpool...? Hosted

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41:15

EFL Extra: The winners and losers from the festive...

The Game ·

2026/01/07

Coventry did not have a good Christmas – is it a slip or the rot setting in?Ipswich and Watford by contrast had a bumper Christmas. With the squad at their disposal Ipswich look ominous and despite a slow start Wrexham are now only a point below the play offs in ninth.In League One, much to Tom’s delight it's hard to look past Lincoln City who beat Cardiff, Stockport, Huddersfield and Peterborough over Christmas…can they really stay the course? At the bottom Rotherham are on an awful slide – is

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57:55

Ruben Amorim Sacked!

The Game ·

2026/01/05

Never a club to be upstaged Manchester United sack their manager Ruben Amorim just four days after Chelsea sacked their manager Enzo Maresca.Are both decisions a reflection of failing managers or failing hierarchy’s?Who is in line for both jobs at two of the biggest clubs in England? And whoever gets them, who will have the tougher job – at Chelsea or Manchester United?After the break Arsenal look like title winners, West Ham look doomed and everything at Spurs looks unhappy.Tom Clarke, Gregor

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55:18

New Year, same old chaotic Chelsea

The Game ·

2026/01/02

It's the new year, Enzo Maresca is out, but what does the future hold for both the manager and the club? And is Liam Rosenoir the right choice to replace Maresca?On the latest episode of The Game, the team also discuss Arsenal's statement win against Aston Villa, Liverpool's draw with Leeds and another big performance from Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.And finally with the increased use of set pieces we continue the debate about entertainment in the modern game.Tom Clarke is joined by Gregor

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58:33

Which teams had a Happy Christmas and which didn't?

The Game ·

2025/12/29

Reaction to all the Christmas fixtures asVilla keep winning, Arsenal look nervous and City look ominous. If Villa win at Arsenal can they go all the way?Are Liverpool's signings starting to click and hats of to Keith Andrews and Regis Le Bris.Elsewhere, Palace look knackered, Ruben Amorim finally plays a back four, West Ham need to buy a defender or they are down and will Iraola change his system?Tom Clarke is joined by Alyson Rudd and Gregor Robertson.We'll be back on Friday to review the new year

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38:58

EFL Extra: Christmas Special

The Game ·

2025/12/24

It’s Christmas but the EFL doesn’t stop and neither do Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson – here with a bonus Christmas edition of EFL Extra. They’re doing their end of year awards – teams, players and managers of the year for each of the divisions…and many more.If you need a break from the festivities, go for a walk or find a quiet corner and join Tom and Gregor for all the latest from the EFL.From everyone at The Game podcast – a very Merry Christmas. We’ll be back for an end of year episode on the

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