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The Game
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.
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Episodes
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Dele's strop and a bad night for Klopp
Nat & Gregor are joined by Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd fresh from her trip to Madrid to see Liverpool's superstars humbled by a dogged Atletico Madrid. They…
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Should I Stay Or Should I go?
On this edition of The Game podcast Natalie and Gregor are joined by James Restall and Tom Roddy! They'll be chatting Sean Dyche, changing room talk, Inter…
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Dan Gosling...get a grip
Gregor is back! As he and Natalie discuss who was 'having one' on Sunday in the high profile bust up between Bournemouth's Dan Gosling and referee Jon Moss…
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Are Leeds falling apart? and, what's the problem at Palace?
Gregor Robertson is back alongside Natalie Sawyer this week for the latest episode of The Game. They are joined by The Times very own, Matt Dickinson, and…
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John Stones - where did it all go wrong?
No Gregor this week, but Natalie is joined by Alyson Rudd, Jonathan Northcroft and Tom Clarke to discuss John Stones' troubles under Guardiola at Man City…
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A Mourinho masterclass? And the curious case of Gareth Bale...
Nat & Gregor are joined by Molly Hudson and James Restall to discuss whether we can truly call Tottenham's win over Man City a Mourinho masterclass, and ask if…
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The Emptyhad and the scrap for survival
Pep Guardiola has picked a fight with the Man City faithful over not selling out The Etihad - but has he got a point? Nat & Gregor are joined by Molly Hudson…
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Klopp's cup conundrum, and Cantona's kung-fu kick!
Jurgen Klopp says none of his Liverpool stars will play their FA Cup 4th round replay against Shrewsbury. Fair enough or out of order? Nat & Gregor are joined…
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The end of the road for Ole at the wheel?
Nat & Gregor are joined by Tom Clarke and Jonathan Northcroft to discuss whether it's the end of the road for Ole at the wheel, and whether Edinson Cavani is…
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Liverpool 2020 v Man United 2008 - who wins? We decide...
Nat & Gregor are joined in the studio by James Gheerbrant & James Restall to discuss Liverpool's win against Man United at Anfield. But would this Liverpool…
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Time for change at Tottenham, and England's sticky situation...
Natalie & Gregor are joined by James Restall and Tom Roddy to discuss England's sticky striker situation with injuries to both Kane and Rashford. They rope in…
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Aguero, Shearer or Henry? And why we need orange cards...
Sergio Aguero has now scored more Premier League goals than any other foreign player. But is he really better than Thierry Henry? Nat & Gregor are joined by…
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Jack Grealish - another maverick England have forgotten?
There was only one winner in the Grealish v Maddison battle this week, but will the maverick midfielder be another talent ignored by England? Nat & Gregor are…
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A few small steps for Michael Oliver, but surely one giant leap for VAR?
Natalie & Gregor are joined by Alyson Rudd for a look back on an FA Cup weekend that threw up plenty of talking points! A pitchside monitor in use at Selhurst…
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We're back! And so it appears, are Arsenal
It was lift off for Arsenal at The Emirates as Mikel Arteta secured his first win as Gunners boss against old rivals Manchester United. Natalie & Gregor are…
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Rejuvenated Everton and Liverpool in Qatar
Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson bring you your final instalment of The Game podcast for 2019! Joining them we have The Times' very own Molly Hudson to look…
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A De Bruyne masterclass - and what's gone wrong at Chelsea?
A Kevin de Bruyne masterclass saw Manchester City sweep aside a hapless Arsenal at The Emirates as their search for a full time boss continues. But what can a…
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Is Ancelotti the answer? And, are City stumbling?
Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are back, and they are joined by The Times very own, Alyson Rudd to discuss who needs who on the managerial merry-go-round…
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Can anyone stop Jamie Vardy? And why Man City need a rethink...
It's 8 in 8 for Jamie Vardy as Brendan Rodgers' rampant Leicester City refuse to lie down in their pursuit of the most unlikely of titles. Heard this one…
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Ole back at the wheel, and The Toffees sticky situation
No fairytale return for Jose Mourinho as his Tottenham side were beaten at Manchester United. So could this be a turning point for Solskjaer? Natalie & Gregor…
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New boss, same old Arsenal...
Freddie Ljunberg's first game in interim charge of Arsenal ended in an entertaining draw at Norwich - but should he get the job full time? Natalie Sawyer and…
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Newcastle's faltering front-line, and Why would Santo move to Arsenal?
Natalie Sawyer, and Gregor Robertson are joined by The Times very own, Tom Roddy to look back on a week of Champions League action, and they ask whether…
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United's kids are alright, and should Everton pull the plug on Silva?
The Premier League sack race really hotted up this weekend as Unai Emery, Manuel Pellergrini and Marco Silva all lost to heap more pressure on themselves…
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Jose Mourinho is back.
Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are back... And so is Jose Mourinho. We hear from Jose Mourinho speaking for the very first time as the new Head Coach of…
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England's Qualifying Campaign and The WSL Smashes Records!
Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are here once again for The Game Podcast! This episode they are joined by the Times very own Deputy Sports Editor, James…
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Sorry Sterling, England at 1000, and Lampard's late penalty
Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are joined by the Times very own, Tom Roddy to look back at what's been a rocky week for England and Raheem Sterling…
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Can Liverpool blow it from here? And why Leicester could be their closest rivals
After an action packed top of the table clash, Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are joined by James Restall for all the fallout from Anfield including Paul…
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All eyes on Anfield, and has Watford's luck finally run out?
Natalie Sawyer, Gregor Robertson and Tom Roddy preview the big one at Anfield as champions Manchester City take on leaders Liverpool. They're joined by The…
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Liverpool leave it late again, and Get well soon Gomes
Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are joined by the Times very own, Alyson Rudd to look back on an action packed weekend of football. Gregor describes what…
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The EFL cup is Five Alive, UEFA's pitiful punishment, and Leicester's legacy
Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are joined by the Times very own, Molly Hudson to take a look back at an incredible week in the EFL Cup. Paul Hirst joins…
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Mutiny at The Emirates, and let's talk about Dele Alli...
A tough weekend for both halves of North London with incredible scenes at The Emirates as captain Xhaka goes to war with The Gunners faithful! Natalie Sawyer…
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Lampard: A coming of age story, King Kane, and Who's following Wilder's
Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are joined by The Times very own, Henry Winter and James Gheerbrant to look back on a great week of Champions League action…
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Has Klopp got a point about VAR? The Old Trafford verdict...
Has Jurgen Klopp got a point about VAR? Or is he trying to cover up Liverpool's shortcomings? Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are joined by James…
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A sad day for football, and England's young Lions
Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are joined by the Times very own, Henry Winter, and Tom Roddy who were both in Sofia to witness the shocking racism aimed…
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The John McGinn appreciation society, and has James Maddison done anything wrong?
James Maddison has hit the headlines before his England career has even started, but has he really done anything wrong? Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are…
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Inside the Lions den, and are we wasting Alexander-Arnold's talent?
Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Townsend are joined by The Times very own Bill Edgar, and Henry Winter as England head on the road to the Czech Republic and…
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Is the title slipping away from Man City? And let's talk about Matty Longstaff...
On a weekend where Liverpool's lead at the top of the table stretched to 8 points from 8 games - can they really blow it from here? Matt Dickinson joins…
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The only way is Chelsea for Southgate and Gnabry paints North London red
Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are joined by James Gheerbrant to take a look back at a bad night for Tottenham as they are broken by Bayern. The question…
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Newcastle's identity crisis and the curious case of Chris Wilder
Newcastle's horror show at Leicester has left many questioning Steve Bruce's methods already - but is it too early to judge the new Toon boss? Molly Hudson and…
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A 'Hammer' blow as Spurs say see-ya to silverware again, and how to stop Stoke's sorry slide
Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are joined by the Times very own, Tom Roddy and Henry Winter to look back at an interesting week in the EFL Cup which saw a…
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How do you solve a problem like United? And Lampard's trouble at home
Manchester United are under the microscope again after a humbling defeat at West Ham. But why Solskjaer may not be the problem - is he the answer they need?…
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A bad week for Britain in Europe, and Liverpool's trip to Chelsea
It was a bad week for English side in the Champions League after such a fantastic season last time around, so is there cause for concern? Alyson Rudd joins…
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Pep under pressure and Arsenal are at it again
What a weekend of Premier League action including THAT defeat for Man City at Norwich and a weird and wonderful game at Watford. Natalie Sawyer and Gregor…
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England's strange night at St Mary's as Scotland are left sad again, and are Strikers really the 'Alpha Male' in the dressing room?
What a strange night it was for England as they took the show on the road to Southampton. The Times very own James Gheerbrant and Alyson Rudd joined Natalie…
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A wacky weekend for Watford and why Keane has a point about Fergie
Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson look back on an impressive win for England against Bulgaria, and a night to forget for Gregor's beloved Scotland against…
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Owen v Shearer and why the English kids are alright
Natalie Sawyer is back alongside Gregor Robertson as they dissect Gareth Southgate's England squad, ask whether Tyrone Mings is the real deal and what the plan…
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Trouble in the top six and disruptive VAR
After a weekend full of football Gregor Robertson is here to analyse all the ups, downs and that 'disruptive' VAR. Alongside Gregor we have The Times' very own…
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Bury fold while the Premier League wheel keeps turning
In a week when Bury went to the wall while Manchester United paid almost £6 million for Alexis Sanchez to play for someone else, Gregor Robertson analyses the…
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Why Pochettino is the new Mourinho, Gary Cahill reborn, and that strike from Harvey Barnes
Gregor Robertson is joined by Alyson Rudd, James Gheerbrant and Paul Joyce to look back on an action packed weekend including Liverpool dismantling a below par…
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A social issue in football, Arsenal's first real test, and Bolton & Bury's battle
Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are joined by James Gheerbrant, and Bill Edgar to look ahead to a mouthwatering weekend in the Premier League. Early front…
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Who likes VAR? Why Arsenal might be the best team in North London, and where next for Newcastle
Natalie Sawyer & Gregor Robertson are joined by Matt Dickinson & Alyson Rudd to look back on a busy weekend of Premier League action dominated by THAT decision…
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Klopp's second piece of silverware, Celtic's European demise, and another early Premier League treat.
Henry Winter Joins Gregor Robertson and Natalie Sawyer to look back at the all-English Super Cup in Istanbul, with the Premier League continuing to dominate…
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Are Manchester United really back?
Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson are back with The Game brought to you by the Times. On this episode, they are joined by The Times' Molly Hudson & Oliver…
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Season Preview Part 2
Natalie Sawyer and her new co-host Gregor Robertson are back with The Game brought to you by the Times. On this episode, they are joined by The Times very own…
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The Season Preview Part 1
Natalie Sawyer and her new co-host Gregor Robertson are back with The Game, brought to you by The Times. On this episode, they are joined by The Times very…
The GameUSA pave the way, WSL needs to sell
Natalie Sawyer, Molly Hudson, Rebecca Myers and former England star Claire Rafferty are back one last time to review a summer where it was no longer women’s…
The GameA critical point for the women’s game
Natalie Sawyer is joined by Molly Hudson and Tottenham goalkeeper Chloe Morgan as the 2019 Women’s World Cup prepares for its final weekend. The dream may be…
The GameNeville’s need to win and the remarkable Rapinoe
On the eve of perhaps the biggest England game ever in women’s football, Natalie Sawyer is joined by Molly Hudson, Rebecca Myers and Tottenham goalkeeper Chloe…
The GameBronze sets gold standard as England power into semi-finals
Phil Neville said post-match that Lucy Bronze "has got to win the Ballon d'Or" after her man-of-the-match performance against Norway to send England into the…
The GameCameroon implode, England advance and Marta bows out
In the face of flying elbows, spitting, violent tackles and two threats to walk off the pitch, England defeated Cameroon to reach the knockout stages. Natalie…