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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.
We know football isn't life and death. It's much more serious than that.
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Episodes
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Chelsea Troubles and Arsenal for the quadruple?
And then there were two... six English teams qualified for the knock out stages but only two progressed. Newcastle, Spurs, Man City and Chelsea conceded 28…
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How good is Max Dowman?
It was a gritty win for Arsenal, but one lit up by the talent of 16 year old Max Dowman. Just how good is he? The stats say there is a simple way to get points…
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Was Premier League power exposed?
It was a torrid week for the English clubs in the Champions League. Liverpool Arsenal and Newcastle are in the balance, but Chelsea, City and Spurs look all…
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Who is best placed to challenge Arsenal in the future?
FA Cup reaction and the future of Liverpool, Chelsea, Man City and Man Utd. Port Vale provided a much needed FA Cup shock and Wrexham showed their enormous…
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Why are Arsenal getting so much stick?
Arsenal went seven points clear beating Brighton one nil but Brighton manager Fabien Hurzeler said 'only one team wanted to play football' and 'he would not…
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EFL Extra: "Six pointers everywhere!"
Are Leicester or West Brom really heading to League One? It doesn't look good for at least one of the midlands giants who are stuck in a battle for survival at…
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Do Arsenal only win ugly? Are Spurs just ugly?
It's as you were at the top of the table as City and Arsenal both win. Are Arsenal too reliant on set pieces or do fans and team alike not care so long as they…
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Bonkers Bodo and Lammens shines for Man United
Giants Real Madrid and PSG just managed to qualify in the Champions League last 16 but who is the best we've seen in the competition so far? Bode Glimt may not…
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Can Spurs go down?
If there were any questions ahead of the North London derby Arsenal answered them, emphatically. Spurs by contrast looked like relegation candidates. could…
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Nervy Nervy Arsenal - Is it happening again?
"Arsenal are blowing it? Their best chance of a title in over twenty years and they are looking nervy, again." Or... "Winning a title isn't easy! this season…
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EFL Extra: What is the best league in England?
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…
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Spurs or Forest to go down? And what will Arsenal win?
Spurs and Forest have rolled the dice again...but will Igor Tudor or Vítor Pereira have the desired effect? Is either appointment on merit, or a reflect of…
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Spurs and Forest sack the boss - will it work?
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…
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VAR is finished but City aren't
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…
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"Player Power...give me a break!"
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…
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Coventry are wobbling, who can take advantage?
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…
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Wastes of money, most versatile player and who's lost their swagger?
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…
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The real Roy Keane and should heading be banned
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…
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United's Carrick bounce exposes Arsenal’s nerve
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…
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EFL Extra: Big changes in the Championship
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…
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Pep’s last season? And will Palmer make the World Cup?
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…
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Managerial magic at Old Trafford but misery for Frank and Glasner
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…
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VAR and Chelsea drop the ball
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…
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Shocks, goals and managers under pressure
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…
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Who is next for Man Utd? Plus mid week match reviews
“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…
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EFL Extra: The winners and losers from the festive period
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…
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Ruben Amorim Sacked!
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…
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New Year, same old chaotic Chelsea
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…
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Which teams had a Happy Christmas and which didn't?
Reaction to all the Christmas fixtures as Villa keep winning, Arsenal look nervous and City look ominous. If Villa win at Arsenal can they go all the way? Are…
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EFL Extra: Christmas Special
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…
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How good are Villa and who is the best midfielder in the world?
As Villa cement their place in the top three just how good are they? Do they have the squad depth to last the course? Is their star midfielder Morgan Rogers…
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City for the title? Chelsea chaos and end of year awards
Chelsea are through to the semi-finals of the League Cup, but behind the scenes there is more chaos. Manager Enzo Maresca is unhappy, but no one quite knows…
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Arsenal or City? Rogers or Palmer?
Arsenal are still top of the Premier League but are Manchester City favourites for the title after this weekend? City beat Palace convincingly but Arsenal…
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Liverpool, Chelsea and Madrid prove 'Mo Money Mo Problems.'
Liverpool got a much-needed away win at Inter Milan, but their hundred million pound star striker looked lost - why? Off the pitch will Mo Salah still be a…
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EFL Extra: Who are the ‘dangerous lurkers’ ?
Leaders Coventry suffered first defeat in sixteen games at Ipswich. Wil the result create doubt in Frank Lampard’s squad, or was it just a blip? For Ipswich…
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Salah’s future and brilliant Villa
Mo Salah dropped a bombshell on Saturday evening. After starting on the bench for the third game in a row he gave an incendiary interview after the match…
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WORLD CUP 2026 DRAW - REACTION SPECIAL
After what felt like a nine hour draw England will face Croatia, Ghana and Panama. Scotland will face Haiti, Morocco and Brazil. Is there a group of death?…
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Are Arsenal the only team not in transition?
After a goal packed set of midweek fixtures what has changed? Chelsea’s title credentials were checked as a buoyant Leeds put three past them at Elland Road…
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Chelsea and Arsenal fight it out and Salah dropped
Arsenal went to Stamford Bridge without both first choice centre backs and took a point. Chelsea played the league leaders for sixty minutes with ten men and…
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Is anyone better than Arsenal?
Arsenal are dominating the Premier League and now they’re doing the same in Europe. Can they win both the big titles? Gregor Robertson thinks their success is…
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EFL Extra: New faces and lofty ambitions
More new managers in the Championship as Swansea, Middlesborough and Norwich all appoint. In South Wales Vitor Matos wants to bring back the DNA of the…
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Eze shines but is Frank out of his depth?
Eberechi Eze scored a brilliant hat-trick to win the North London derby for Arsenal and proved he is now a certified star at the very top of the Premier…
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Premier League Predictions
A quick reflection on an epic night for Scotland, a big win for Wales and some of the surprises who have qualified for World Cup 26’ Then it’s back to the…
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SPECIAL EDITION: Scotland qualify for the World Cup!!
There was magic in the air said Scotland manager Steve Clarke as his team won a dramatic winner takes all qualifier against Denmark at Hampden Park. The…
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EFL Extra: Championship manager(s)
Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson with all the latest from the EFL. It has been a mad fortnight for managers in the Championship with Norwich, Swansea…
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Why Bellingham isn't a Tuchel player, Irish joy and Ronaldo woe
He's back in the squad but can Jude Bellingham cement his place in the England team by next summer? Tom Clarke is joined by Tony Cascarino, Tom Allnutt and…
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Is there any loyalty in football and how brave is Tuchel?
Thomas Tuchel has boldly declared he won’t play Foden, Bellingham and Kane in the same team. The key question is will he be brave enough to stick to his…
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City join title race but is football boring now?
Manchester City blew Liverpool away and closed the gap at the top of the table to just four points - can Pep Guardiola challenge his old friend Mikel Arteta…
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EFL Extra: Why is the Championship so free scoring?
Tom Clarke is joined by former football league professional Gregor Robertson to discuss all the latest for the EFL. The Championship is thriving this season…
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Why players get booed and best ever solo goals
There are four English teams in the top eight qualifying spots of the Champions League, Spurs and Chelsea are just outside. Are English clubs starting to…
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Is Frank under pressure and is Haaland a great?
Is Thomas Frank under pressure already? Another home defeat for Spurs against Chelsea and a stale performance had home fans making their views clear on…
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Kids win nothing; Worries at Wolves and Chaos at Celtic
Was Arne Slot right to play the youngsters? His Liverpool team have now lost six of their last seven games – are there similarities with Man City from last…
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EFL Extra: Sheffield Wednesday Special
Administration, points deductions and the hunt for new owners - it's been a huge couple of days for Sheffield Wednesday and on this special episode of The Game…
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Are Liverpool out of the title race? And why is this season so different?
What was the most significant result of the weekend? Burnley beating relegation rivals Wolves? Leeds doing likewise to West Ham? City losing again, Liverpool…
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Liverpool go 4-4-2 and how does Arsenal's defence compare to some of the best ever?
Liverpool returned to form with an impressive win in Frankfurt. A new formation and no Salah. Was it a one-off experiment or the start of a new look Liverpool?…
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EFL Extra: Outsiders Going Strong
The ‘Unfashionables’ are still going strong in the EFL. Coventry top the Championship with a goal difference not seen at this stage of the season since Fulham…
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Man Utd stun Liverpool and Forest sack Postecoglou
Manchester United win at Anfield for the first time in ten years and Liverpool lose four on the bounce for the first time since 2014. So, has Amorim finally…
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Premier League Returns and Cult Heroes Part 2!
After another good win for Thomas Tuchel’s England which places are still up for grabs in his starting eleven? The full backs, number ten? Lots of listeners…
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Do England need a £5m manager and your favourite cult hero?
What makes a great cult hero – amazing skill, trying hard, being a bit weird or relentlessly dependable. From Tony Hibbert to Jay Jay Okocha via Lee Trundle…
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Foden, Bellingham or Palmer? Who can gatecrash the top four? And Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Is it different this time…? Is the Premier League as open as it appears – Bournemouth, Sunderland, Palace and Everton are in the top ten. Has the power balance…