The Game Football Podcast

 English players star in Europe, but not the ones you might think. Martin Samuel, Gregor Robertson and Tony Cascarino join Tom Clarke to discuss the fluctuating careers of Eric Dier and Jaden Sancho. ...

And then there were two… It’s no longer a three-horse race, much to Alyson Rudd’s regret. Alyson joins Tom Allnutt, Gregor Robertson and Tom Clarke to pick over the bones of good wins for City and Ars...

Martin Samuel and Tom Allnutt join Gregor Robertson to console Tony Cascarino as Liverpool’s title challenge hits the buffers. What can Liverpool’s bad form be put down to, fitness, desire, off field ...

Gregor Robertson joins Tony Cascarino, Alyson Rudd and Hamzah Khalique-Loonat
to look back on a remarkable FA cup semi final.
Did the last gasp VAR decision deny us an iconic FA cup memory? Gregor and...

Gregor Robertson, Jonny Northcroft and Martin Samuel join Tom Clarke to perform the post-mortem on Man City and Arsenal’s exit from the champions league. Did they just meet better teams or was there a...

Liverpool to finish fourth. Arsenal stumbling. Villa masterclass and City…back on top. 
 
Liverpool and Arsenal lose at home - is that the final twist in the title race, or just the first?
Tom Clarke ...

Fresh off the Eurostar having watched PSG v Barca Gregor Robertson joins Tom Clarke and Martin Samuel to review a thrilling set of Champions League quarter finals. Are Arsenal and Man City now favouri...

Has Pep ruined football? Arsenal’s proper squad, the leagues most adaptable players and ‘treadmill to oblivion’.
 
Martin Samuel, Gregor Robertson and Henry Winter join Tom Clarke to reflect on a show...

Pep gave up, Thomas Frank is special, and goals galore…despite VAR.
 
Tom Clarke, Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tony Cascarino contrast the snooze fest at the Etihad with the and to end fest at An...

Tom Clarke, Gregor Robertson, Jonny Northcroft and Martin Samuel pick their England starting 11’s for the opening game of the Euros. There are some surprising omissions, Jonny has a left field suggest...

England disappointed, but does it matter? Gareth Southgate and his team conspired to lower expectations after a lacklustre display at Wembley; Tom Clarke, Tony Cascarino, Gregor Robertson and Matt Dic...

Are points deductions fair, what's the point of a football regulator, and should Kobbie Mainoo start for England?
Martin Samuel, Gregor Robertson and Tony Cascarino join Tom Clarke to ask if you’d rat...

A pulsating game won in the 120th minute with a raucous atmosphere and ending their arch-rivals fairy tale in the process - has Eric Ten Hag suddenly seen what is possible at Old Trafford?
Will the re...

Are footballers stupid? Why do footballers cut holes in their socks? And how to write a match report in 2 minutes.
Martin Samuel, Jonathan Northcroft, Gregor Robertson and Tom Clarke discuss the dark ...

It’s a three-horse title race, the first in years, so who did the result at the weekend benefit the most?
Tom Allnutt, Alyson Rudd and Gregor Robertson join Tom Clarke to predict who will win the leag...

Gregor Robertson mediates as Martin Samuel and Tony Cascarino discuss sabbaticals, John Peel and Yu-Gi-Oh!
Oh, and some of the week's biggest football talking points: Are Sheffield United the worst te...

Tom Clarke reviews a bumper weekend of Premier League talking points with Gregor Robertson, Tony Cascarino and Paul Hirst...
... What level are Manchester United at? Who is currently the best player i...

Genes count as three sons of former players star for Liverpool. As academy players are in the spotlight the team discuss the modern player, private education and clubs more holistic approach to their ...

Was it Captain Colossus, Klopp’s charisma or just really good academy players that got Liverpool over the line? Alyson Rudd was Nostradamus, highlighting last week the huge impact Virgil Van Dyke has ...

Ahead of a huge FA Cup tie for Maidstone United, a special edition of The Game.
Ever wondered how a part time team prepares for a big cup game against a team four leagues above them? Or what it’s like...

A quick look at the mid-week fixtures and a bold claim, Arsenal have the best defence, and defences win leagues… City won again and Klopp likened his teams win against Luton to their famous win agains...

City dropped points, Liverpool picked up more injuries and Arsenal are eleven nil up from their last two games. So where does that leave the title race?
Which players are irreplaceable on a title run ...

Could Harry Kane really have another trophy-less season? If he does it won’t be for the lack of effort. The England captain has had a brilliant season, is endearing himself to the German fans, but it ...

For fifteen minutes it seemed Arsenal were the complete team, but was that down to West Ham’s passivity? What does the result from the London Stadium mean for both teams - are Arsenal now back in the ...

Are sin bins a good idea? It looks increasingly likely that they will be trialled in specific games/competitions next season. Tom, Martin, Gregor and Tony discuss the pros and cons of sinbins and othe...

Arsenal are back in the title race, but are Liverpool suffering the delayed effects of Jurgen Klopp’s announcement last week? Tom, Alyson, Gregor, and Tony discuss the result at the Emirates and where...

If Luton stay up is Rob Edwards the manager of the season? Tom, Martin, Gregor and Jonny discuss. Kenilworth Road has become the awkward advantage that many pundits thought it would be, and Ross Barkl...

Tom gets the tissues out to console Alyson and Tony before they discuss who will replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool. Alonso is the favourite, but as Gregor points out he’s only had 18 months first team...

No signings in the window but Beyonce makes Spurs rich 
Tom Clarke is joined by Gregor Robertson and Martin Samuel for more football discussion and a crash course in Beyonce lyrics.
First off, the tea...

Gregor Robertson and Alyson Rudd join Tom Clarke for Monday’s edition of The Game.
Four games and four talking points from the weekend’s fixtures. A statement win from Liverpool against in form Bourne...

Tom Clarke is joined by Martin Samuel, Gregor Robertson and Jonathan Northcroft to discuss Premier League punishments, Ivan Toney's return and Jose Mourinho's Roma sacking. 
With Everton and Nottingha...

Matt Dickinson, Alyson Rudd and Gregor Robertson join Tom Clarke to discuss Sir Jim Ratcliffe's plan of action, why Reading fan's invaded the pitch and what spooked Alyson over the weekend. 
Matt Dick...

Gregor Robertson, Martin Samuel and Tony Cascarino join Tom Clarke for the Thurs edition of The Game. Is Mauricio Pochettino under pressure at Chelsea? After a loss to championship side Middlesborough...

Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Martin Hardy join Tom Clarke to discuss why Arsenal are stumbling, who paid for the Newcastle beers and if we should re-record the whole podcast.
First up Arsenal’s b...

It's a Happy New Year from Jonathan Northcroft, Martin Samuel and Gregor Robertson as they join Tom Clarke for the first 2024 edition of The Game.
It was a new year to forget for Wayne Rooney, another...

The Christmas spirit is alive and well as Alyson Rudd, Gregor Robertson and Molly Hudson dial in from all parts of the country to join Tom Clarke for an assessment of the festive fixture list. 
An ama...

Jonathan Northcroft, Gregor Robertson and Martin Samuel join Tom Clarke for the final pre-Christmas edition of The Game.
First on the agenda is the super league…its back, but will it actually happen? ...

Tom Clarke is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Allnutt and Hamzah Khalique-Loonat.
They look at a lamentable game at Anfield, a good result for Utd, a reality check for Liverpool?
Arsenal seems to be t...

Tom Clarke is joined by regulars Martin Samuel and Gregor Robertson and special guest Wally Downes. They look back on the weeks champions league fixtures and the exit of Manchester and Newcastle Unite...

Tom Clarke has crawled off his sick bed to join Monday regulars Alyson Rudd and Gregor Robertson and special guest Jeff Stelling.
After a quick hello to Jeff its on to a brilliant set of matches this ...

The Thursday club of Tony Cascarino, Gregor Robertson and Martin Samuel join Tom Clarke to discuss a fantastic title race and a pressure mounting in midtable.
Villa park was rocking as they extended t...

Tom Clarke is back fresh as a daisy from his holidays, and he is joined by Charlotte Duncker, Tony Cascarino and Gregor Robertson to review the weekend’s goal fest.
Are standards slipping at City or w...

Martin Samuel, James Gheerbrant and Jonathan Northcroft join Gregor Robertson for the Thursday edition of The Game.
Manchester United once again take centre stage. Free scoring, but also conceding fre...

Tony Cascarino, Alyson Rudd and Tom Allnutt join Gregor Robertson on the Monday edition of The Game. The team pay tribute to Terry Venables and reflect on his eclectic range of interests outside the g...

Gregor Robertson is joined by Jonathan Northcroft, Tony Cascarino and Martin Samuel for heated discussion on the murky world of football finance and governance. As Everton face a ten point deduction f...

In a special episode of The Game Tom Clarke is joined by regulars Gregor Robertson and Jonathan Northcroft as they speak to special guest Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu about his life and career.
Pelly is the f...

James Gheerbrant, Jonathan Northcroft and Gregor Robertson join tom Clarke to give VAR a grilling.
Does the mic’d up programme help or hinder the case for VAR in games? The team look at issues around ...

Alyson Rudd, Gregor Robertson and Tony Cascarino join Tom Clarke to discuss the weekend’s games. And what a weekend of fixtures, 37 goals, the top five separated by three points and last minute winner...

The Thurs team of Martin Samuel, Tony Cascarino and Gregor Robertson join Tom Clarke to discuss one thing…VAR. With two thrilling games and twelve goals between them the Man Utd v Copenhagen and Spurs...

Monday regulars Gregor Robertson and Alyson Rudd join Tom Allnutt and Tom Clarke for The Game.
The team look at good wins for Sheffield Utd and Forest and a point for Luton. But what about the perform...

 
The regular Thursday club of Martin Samuel, Tony Cascarino and Gregor Robertson join Tom Clarke.
Déjà vu as Man Utd are once again the main talking point. Is Erik ten Hag now under pressure, a team ...

Ally Rudd, Gregor Robertson and James Restall join Tom Clarke on Mondays edition of The Game.
After reflecting on another one-sided Manchester derby they move on to who can win the title. Spurs fans a...

Gregor Robertson, Jonathan Northcroft and Martin Samuel join Tom Clarke. They look back at the weeks European fixtures, have things turned around for Manchester United and two of their players in part...

Tom Clarke is back and joined by Monday regulars Alyson Rudd, Tom Roddy and Gregor Robertson. After paying tribute to the late great Sir Bobby Charlton they look back on a fantastic weekend of footbal...

Sancho alone with his lunchbox and can England win the Euros?
Gregor Robertson is joined by Martin Samuel, Tony Cascarino and James Gheerbrant.
Should England dare to dream…? Martin Samuel thinks they...

In todays edition of The Game Gregor Robertson is joined by Tony Cascarino, Tom Roddy and Alyson Rudd. No surprise that Gregor starts with a look back at Scotland’s qualification for next years Euros,...

Chief sports correspondent for The Times Matt Lawton and Chief sports writer for the Sunday Times David Walsh join Tom Clarke for a unique look at England manager Gareth Southgate.
David Walsh helped ...

 Most teams get a mention as Tony Cascarino, Tom Roddy and Gregor Robertson join Tom Clarke for Mondays’ edition of The Game.
Who are city missing most and is the result Arsenal’s spring board.
West H...

Tom Clarke is joined by Martin Samuel, Gregor Robertson and Tom Allnutt for a jam packed show. They look back at a memorable night on Tyneside, Martin Samuel thinks Newcastle will win the Champions Le...

Joining Tom Clarke on this episode of The Game are Alyson Rudd, Molly Hudson and Gregor Robertson. 
VAR is given a thorough grilling, but will anything change. Should it be referees operating VAR.
Cit...

Martin Samuel, Jonny Northcroft and Gregor Robertson join Tom Clarke on Thursday’s edition of The Game.
Manchester City lost for the first time at Newcastle, but did Pep Guardiola give his players an ...

Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tom Allnut join Tom Clarke to discuss the Ange, Chelsea and thrashings. 
The team pick through the aftermath of the north London derby, Ange’s influence, Raya v Ramsd...

Gregor Robertson, Jonny Northcroft and Martin Samuel join Tom Clarke for a debrief of this weeks Champions league matches. A good week for Arsenal and City, an ok week for Newcastle but another forget...

Gregor Robertson, Tony Cascarino and Alyson Rudd join Tom Clarke for the Monday edition of ‘The Game.’
The postmortem on Man Utd v Brighton takes centre stage. Brighton were brilliant, a well run well...

Gregor Robertson, Tony Cascarino and Martin Samuel join Tom Clarke for this episode of The Game.
The team address the criticism surrounding Harry Maguire. Tony Cascarino says the situation reminds him...

Saudi's football giants - How the signings work and will the spending continue? 
Tom Clarke is joined by regular Monday panellist Alyson Rudd and debutant Tom Kershaw. Messrs Martin Hardy and Michael ...

The Game Tom Clarke is joined by Matt Dickinson, Matt Lawton and Martin Samuel to discuss the weeks footballing news, this weekend’s international fixtures and a few very funny stories of runs ins wit...

Gregor Robertson is joined by Tony Cascarino, Tom Roddy and Alyson Rudd to look back at the weekend's Premier League action.They start by reviewing Arsenal's 3-1 win over Manchester United at the Emir...

Gregor Robertson is joined by Jonathan Northcroft, James Restall and Martin Samuel in The Times office.
Chelsea are close to signing Cole Palmer from Manchester City for a fee of around £45m. Should C...

Gregor Robertson is joined by Alyson Rudd, Tony Cascarino and Martin Hardy in The Times office in London.
Liverpool’s Darwin Núñez came off the bench to score twice late on for ten-man Liverpool again...

Tom Clarke is joined by Gregor Robertson, Jonathan Northcroft and Martin Samuel in The Times office.
Mason Greenwood will leave Manchester United imminently, but how easily will he find a new club and...

Tom Clarke is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tom Roddy in The Times office in London, with Molly Hudson in Australia.
The Lionesses came up just short in the World Cup final on Sunday - M...

Tom Clarke is in The Times office in London and he's joined by Molly Hudson and Owen Slot in Australia at the Women's World Cup.The Lionesses are now just one win away from lifting the World Cup troph...

Tom Clarke is joined by Jonny Northcroft, Gregor Robertson and Martin Samuel. 
In today’s pod Manchester United beat Wolves but how did they look? Wolves lost, but how did they look.
Manchester United...

This week Tom Clarke is joined by Alyson Rudd, Tony Cascarino and Gregor Robertson. 
On the agenda is a scintillating start for Newcastle and a tough start for the three promoted clubs Luton, Sheffiel...

The Premier League season is back and The Game podcast previews the new season with a special two-part show. 
In Part 2 Tom Clarke, Alyson Rudd, Gregor Robertson and Tom Roddy discuss the rest of the ...

The Game: Season preview - part one 
The Premier League season is back and The Game podcast previews the new season with a special two-part show. 
In Part 1 Tom Clarke is joined by Alyson Rudd, Gregor...

Tom Clarke is joined by James Restall in London and Molly Hudson in Australia to discuss the latest from the Women's World Cup.
Sarina Wiegman has shown she's not afraid to make changes in this tourna...

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson and Tom Clarke to look back at the week's Euro 2024 qualifying action, and discuss the week's biggest stories.The Times' Deputy Sports Editor James Resta...

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson and Tom Clarke to discuss the week's biggest stories, and look ahead to the weekend's International football.The Times' Chief Football Writer Henry Winte...

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson and Alyson Rudd to look back at the Champions League final, as Manchester City complete the treble with a 1-0 win over Inter Milan in Istanbul.The Times'...

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tony Cascarino and Alyson Rudd to look back at the FA Cup final and discuss the week's biggest football stories.West Ham have won their first cup compet...

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tony Cascarino and Alyson Rudd to look back at the FA Cup final and discuss the week's biggest football stories.Manchester City remain on course for the...

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Roddy and Molly Hudson to discuss the week's biggest football stories.Jose Mourinho misses the chance to win the Europa League after a penalty shoot...

Gregor Robertson is joined by Tony Cascarino, Tom Allnutt and Alyson Rudd
The curtain comes down on another Premier League season and the final day saw Leeds & Leicester drop down to the Championship....

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Jonathan Northcroft & Gregor Robertson
After Leicester parked the bus against Newcastle to pick up an all important point we ask the question is it too little...

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tom Roddy to look back at the weekend's Premier League action and discuss the biggest stories of the week.Nottingham Forest have secured...

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Ian Harkey & Tom Allnutt.
Man City produce a masterclass against Real Madrid to book their place in the Champions League final with some billing it as t...

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Alyson Rudd, Tom Roddy & Gregor Robertson.
Arsenal's title bid finally comes to an end as they lose at home to Brighton by three goals.
Are Brighton the best team to watc...

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Jonathan Northcroft, Gregor Robertson & Ian Hawkey.
Following the 1-1 draw at The Bernabeu are Man City now heavy favourites or just favourites to reach the Champions Lea...

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Alyson Rudd, Gregor Robertson & Charlotte Duncker
Was Everton's win the most bizarre result this season? A team that played more like champions elect as oppos...

Tom Clarke is joined by Gregor Robertson and Tom Allnutt to look back at the week's Premier League action and discuss the biggest stories of the week.The Times' Chief Sports Correspondent Matt Lawton ...

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tony Cascarino.
Spurs once again started very poorly, but this time managed to almost salvage a point against Liverpool. How do they eve...

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The latest episode of The Game podcast was released earlier:
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Allnutt & Jonathan Northcroft.
Title decided? Following Man City's comprehensi...

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tony Cascarino and Tom Clarke to look back at the weekend's Premier League and FA Cup football.Arsenal drop 2 more points after drawing 3-3 at home to S...

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Jonathan Northcroft and Ian Hawkey to look back at the midweek Champions League action, and look ahead to the weekend's football.Manchester City book th...

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tom Roddy.
Arsenal dropped more points in the title race at the weekend. Are they struggling under the pressure and will the title come ...

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tony Cascarino and Tom Clarke in London - and Gregor Robertson in Ghent.
Chelsea have it all to do in their Champions League second leg against Real Madrid. Was Frank Lam...

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson and Alyson Rudd to look back at the weekend's Premier League football and discuss the biggest stories.Arsenal draw 2-2 away at Liverpool in a thrilling g...

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