Oct 29, 202645 min
Manchester United latest in part two. Part One Fleetwood, Dowman and Kane In front of a raucous five thousand fans at Highbury Fleetwood Town beat Arsenal on penalties - did the cold rainy night cliche play a part...
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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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What is The Game about?
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.
Who hosts The Game?
The Game is hosted by The Times. The show has published more than 1,000 episodes to date.
What has The Game covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Did the Stretford End save Michael Carrick?" (29 October 2026, 45 minutes), "EFL EXTRA: Southampton climbing, Burnley sinking and Middlesbrough magic" (27 October 2026, 43 minutes), and "United dismal, Liverpool dynamic and Villa dreaming" (26 October 2026, 59 minutes).
How often does The Game publish?
The Game publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 49 minutes across more than 1,000 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Game?
Booking probability for The Game is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Game requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Game's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Game?
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About the host
The Times hosts The Game, a sports podcast with more than 1,000 episodes published.
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- Oct 27, 202643 min
Middlesbrough look set for another charge at promotion this season as Kim Hellberg's side put on a masterclass away at Bolton. They might have competition from Southampton who would be in second but for their points...
- Oct 26, 202659 min
Another weekend, another disastrous result for Manchester United who slumped to a 3-0 defeat against an impressive Bournemouth side. At the final whistle, Old Trafford delivered its verdict – support for Michael...
- Oct 22, 202651 min
It goes from bad to worse for Manchester United. A humiliating loss to Como followed by captain Bruno Fernandes turning on the manager. Is this now a power struggle between player and manager...if so, who wins? Aside...
- Oct 21, 202648 min
Tom Clarke and Times journalist and former football league player Gregor Robertson cover all the latest from The Championship, League One and League Two. Are Birmingham City's ambitious plans finally coming to fruition...
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- Oct 19, 202655 min
Brighton can't stop scoring. twenty three goals in the opening seven games is the fourth best in Premier League history. Are Fabian Hurzeler's team serious top four contenders? In beating local rivals Crystal Palace 5-0...
- Oct 15, 202650 min
Lisandro Martinez chucked a hand grenade into the Man Utd dressing room when he questioned the quality of the clubs signings and the man responsible - technical director Jason Wilcox - Why is Britain's 'biggest' club...
- Oct 13, 202640 min
Ahead of a full set of midweek fixtures a quick catch up on the EFL with all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two. Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson run the rule over the weekend results, Tonda...
- Oct 12, 202659 min
Man City looked worth every penny of the money spent on them as they beat Liverpool at Anfield. But the result left a strange taste as many wondered what it meant. Is the integrity of the league at stake as all results...
- Oct 8, 202653 min
The Premier League returns, Man City punishment needs carful thought and where do Bellingham and Kane rank? Are Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham in your top five England greats? Martin Samuel picks the best England...
- Oct 7, 202632 min
Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson return with all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two. There are some big games in the Championship with third against fourth as Middlesbrough play Wolves and...
- Oct 5, 202653 min
As expected MAnchester City are to appeal against the guilty verdicts handed down to them by the independent commision. But what does that mean...will the whole affair drag on for another eight years? Matt Lawton brings...
- Oct 1, 202643 min
The Premier League have released their statement regarding the findings against Manchester City and it is a scathing assessment. The independent commision referenced 'sham contracts' to reduce costs and inflate revenues...
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How should Man City be punished?
Sep 28, 202652 minManchester City have been found guilty of the vast majority of the 115 charges against them - what happens next? Relegation, points deduction, transfer embargo, financial fines...? What are the potential sanctions on...
- Sep 24, 202642 min
International football returns for the first time since the World Cup and England manager Thomas Tuchel isn't sure he can coach his players to play possession football - and some of his players seem to agree. Is that...
- Sep 22, 202650 min
EFL EXTRA: Dockers and Black Country Derbies All the latest news from the EFL. This week Gregor Robertson is joined by Joe Harston. Two big derby's as West Ham staged an impressive comeback at Millwall in the...
- Sep 21, 202657 min
Brighton and Brentford put in master class performances to humble Arsenal and Chelsea. Both teams looked organised, robust and hugely impressive. By contrast despite the money spent Chelsea lacked cutting edge and were...
- Sep 15, 202649 min
All the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two with Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson. Another big win for West Ham sends them top, Southampton are climbing, Swansea and West Brom are surprise...
- Sep 14, 202659 min
Man City and Arsenal are joint top. Huil impress at Chelsea, Spurs can't score and centre halves sometimes score absolute screamers. But sadly, the headlines are all about VAR...again. This time an 'error of judgment'...
- Sep 10, 202648 min
Solid home wins for Liverpool and Man City, a strong away wins for Arsenal and Villa mean the English teams have started well in Europe. Martin Samuel thinks there is no reason why all the English teams should not...
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