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The Game

The Game

By: The Times
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The thinking fan's football 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 a front-row seat to international tournaments including the Champions League, European Championships and World Cups.


We know football isn't life and death. It's much more serious than that.

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Episodes
  • EFL Extra: Leicester City Special

    EFL Extra: Leicester City Special
    Apr 24 2026

    Where did it all go wrong?


    Premier League winners ten years ago; only four years ago FA Cup holders, Community Shield winners; last four in europe competition and battling for top four in the league. What happened?


    Times and Sunday Times writer Jonathan Northcroft wrote: 'Fearless - The Amazing Underdog Story of Leicester City, the Greatest Miracle in Sports History.'


    In a special episode Jonathan joins Tom Clarke to discuss the plight and future of the former Champions? Will they bounce back or could it get even worse?



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    25 mins
  • Liam Rosenior gone, could Eddie Howe be next?

    Liam Rosenior gone, could Eddie Howe be next?
    Apr 23 2026


    After five defeats and no goals Chelsea bit the bullet and sacked Liam Rosenior. Where do the problems lie at Stamford Bridge - the ownership, the players the coach or the whole project? Given the chaos who would wan tthe job?

    Man City beat Burnley to go top, but showed familiar signs of frailty in doing so. They're top only on goals scored...could we be heading for a play off?

    While Chelsea are in turmoil Newcastle quietly have their own problems - they're 14th in the table, european football is looking unlikely and there is talk of selling more of their star players. Who could be leaving and where does that leave manager Eddie Howe?


    Tom clarke is joined by Newcastle reporter Martin Hardy, Gregor Robertson and Martin Samuel.

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    55 mins
  • Will City or Arsenal stay unbeaten?

    Will City or Arsenal stay unbeaten?
    Apr 20 2026

    Where is your money now? Man City have made it a proper title race by beating Arsenal. What was the difference between the two teams, tactics, personal, injuries or mentality?

    With only five and six games left can either go unbeaten until the end of the season?

    Chelsea fell further back in the race for Champions League qualification, how much responsibility lies with Liam Rosenior? What happens to a billion pound squad if they don't qualify for the Champions League?

    Is Morgan Gibbs White now the form number ten in the league...will it be enough to get hi ma World Cup spot?

    And are Leeds and Forest safe now, is it a two horse race between West Ham and Spurs...who wins it?

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    57 mins
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