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Is The Title Race Back On? from 2022-02-21T19:30:57
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Alyson Rudd and Henry Winter.
Tottenham grabbed an unexpected win at Manchester City on Saturday. Does the 3-2 victory mean the title race is ...
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Europa League > Champions League? from 2022-02-17T15:15:42
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke and Ian Hawkey.
Liverpool struck late to gain a healthy 2-0 lead over Inter Milan going into the second leg of their Champions League tie. Sure...
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Spreading Love To The Unsung Heroes from 2022-02-14T13:01:49
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Alyson Rudd and James Restall.
It’s Valentine’s Day, so we’re showing some love to some of the clubs who don’t get a mention as often on the p...
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The New Face Of Football Hooliganism from 2022-02-10T14:00:13
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Matt Lawton and Jonathan Northcroft.
The Times have investigated the rise in violence at football in the UK and the link to drug usage. Matt L...
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The Wood And The Forest from 2022-02-07T14:17:09
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd.
There were some shocks and some near-shocks in the FA Cup this weekend. Non-league Boreham Wood pulled off the biggest surpris...
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Transfer Window Winners (And Losers) from 2022-02-03T13:49:14
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke and Tom Roddy.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has finally left Arsenal to sign for Barcelona. How well was his situation resolved at the Emirates? (...
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Done Deals And Hijackings from 2022-01-31T13:29:55
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Alyson Clark and Tom Roddy.
Frank Lampard is the new Everton manager, but who is the appointment better for? Him or the club? (00:00)
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Welcome Back Roy! from 2022-01-27T13:54:35
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, James Restall and Jonathan Northcroft.
Roy Hodgson has returned to management with Watford. Should he have been given the job instead of Claud...
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SPECIAL: Derby County - Is This The End? from 2022-01-24T19:00
Hugh Woozencroft, Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd sit down with Matt Lawton to discuss his article in The Times on Derby County's future.
What's actually going on behind the scenes?
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"They Look Like A Normal Premier League Team" from 2022-01-24T15:51:15
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd.
Norwich have surprised many recently - not just our journalists - and are out of the relegation zone. Can they keep up the gre...
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Should Christian Eriksen Play On? from 2022-01-20T15:08:06
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Ian Hawkey and Tom Roddy.
Spurs showed some fight as they shocked Leicester City at the King Power on Wednesday night. Is this the biggest sig...
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Did Rafa Stand a Chance? from 2022-01-17T14:17:36
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Alyson Rudd and Matt Dickinson.
Manchester City are 11 points clear of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League. Is there any way they can l...
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Top 3.. Is Ronaldo Speaking Sense? from 2022-01-13T12:37:34
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Alyson Rudd and Jonathan Northcroft.
Spurs put out another ‘cup side’ in their second leg Carabao Cup loss to Chelsea last night. Is Antonio C...
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Up The Cup! from 2022-01-10T13:06:28
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd.
The FA Cup third round has given us some great entertainment this weekend, unless of course you’re a Newcastle fan. Which game...
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Shocks and Awkwardness from 2022-01-06T18:00:51
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Tom Roddy, Martyn Ziegler and James Restall.
Following their week of controversy, there was nothing controversial about Chelsea’s 2-0 win over...
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Blown Out Of Proportion? from 2022-01-03T16:00:32
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Alyson Rudd and Tom Roddy.
Chelsea vs Liverpool was end-to-end, but the 2-2 result wasn’t really helpful for either club. Should Sadio Mane ha...
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Excuses, Excuses, Excuses... from 2021-12-30T14:52:58
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke and Jonathan Northcroft.
Chelsea dropped points with a 1-1 draw at home to Brighton. Is everyone sick of Thomas Tuchel’s excuses and did Bright...
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Boxing Day Bonanza from 2021-12-27T17:45:41
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Alyson Rudd and Tom Roddy.
Leicester lose again - but is it right to blame Brendan Rodgers? (00:00)
Manchester City have a six point...
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Are Manchester City About To Pull Away? from 2021-12-20T16:12:13
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Alyson Rudd and James Restall.
Did we witness the game of the season between Spurs and Liverpool or was it more of a fair match due to Covid c...
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Does Football Need A Covid Break? from 2021-12-16T16:00:14
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Tom Roddy and Matt Lawton.
Arsenal are up into the European places after their rocky start to the season. Who should they go with as their new...
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A Weekend Of Penalties from 2021-12-13T16:21:40
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Alyson Rudd and James Restall.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missed Arsenal’s win over Southampton after a disciplinary break - should he continue...
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Are Liverpool Champions League Favourites? from 2021-12-09T16:37:19
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Ian Hawkey and Rick Broadbent.
Chelsea are still in a rut - but there were positives in their Champions League match at Zenit this week, namel...
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All Change At The Top from 2021-12-06T15:36:53
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Alyson Rudd and Tom Roddy.
Aston Villa made up for the midweek loss with a win over Leicester. Is Steven Gerrard the reason their form has imp...
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Are Everton's Problems Higher Up? from 2021-12-02T15:30:24
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke and Jonathan Northcroft.
Liverpool outclassed Everton in the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. Fans showed their frustration to the board afte...
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Will Ronaldo Fit With Rangnick? from 2021-11-29T15:00:43
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Alyson Rudd and Tom Roddy.
Chelsea were held by Manchester United at Stamford Bridge - did Michael Carrick get his tactics spot on and what are we expecti...
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Are Chelsea a Superclub? from 2021-11-25T14:44:35
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Jonathan Northcroft and Ian Hawkey.
Mauricio Pochettino had a night to forget in Manchester as PSG were shown up at the Etihad. Has he g...
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Ole No Longer At The Wheel from 2021-11-22T14:39:51
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Roddy and David Walsh.
Ole has finally departed Old Trafford - but has he done so with his head held high? Where do they go next wit...
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Howe, Smith & Gerrard - Who Got The Best Manager? from 2021-11-18T13:40:34
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Molly Hudson.
Stockport are the latest team to pull off an FA Cup upset after they beat Bolton 5-3 on Wednesday night. Ho...
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Double Digits In San Marino from 2021-11-16T13:30:33
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tom Clarke.
England qualified for the 2022 World Cup with a 10-0 win in San Marino - but what have we learned from the g...
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Aston V In For Stevie G? from 2021-11-11T08:00:32
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Roddy and Jonathan Northcroft.
Aston Villa have been heavily linked to Rangers manager Steven Gerrard. Is it the right move for him ...
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Down About Dean from 2021-11-08T16:00:35
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd.
They’re up to fifth in the table having been bottom at the start of the season - but are Arsenal back? (00:0...
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No Longer Spursy from 2021-11-04T14:18:46
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Ian Hawkey.
Liverpool have progressed to the knockout stages of the Champions League with a win over Atletico Madrid. The...
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Nuno Gone, Conte Incoming? from 2021-11-01T15:00:16
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd.
Nuno Espírito Santo has left Tottenham after just ten Premier League matches in charge. What went wrong, was...
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Remembering Walter Smith from 2021-10-28T15:00:10
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Jonathan Northcroft.
Walter Smith sadly passed away this week aged 73. We remember the former Rangers, Everton and Scotla...
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Harry Maguire Is Not A Leader from 2021-10-25T15:00:05
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke, Paul Hirst and Alyson Rudd.
Manchester United have suffered the most embarrassing loss in their Premier League history - but...
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Comebacks And Fresh Starts from 2021-10-21T13:22:04
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Ian Hawkey.
Manchester United looked to be heading to a Champions League defeat before a remarkable comeback win - but ar...
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New Owners, New Enthusiasm, Same Result from 2021-10-18T14:15:35
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Roddy and Alyson Rudd.
Newcastle’s new chapter on the pitch has started, but things need some serious work to match the owners’ ambi...
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Was Southgate's Experiment Worth It? from 2021-10-14T14:00:59
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Jonathan Northcroft.
England ended the International break in lacklustre fashion at Wembley. Was it a mistake for Gareth ...
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Hugh's Andorran Adventure from 2021-10-11T14:33:16
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd.
We’re lucky to have Hugh after his comical trip to Andorra for the England game. Thankfully, he’s back to te...
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Is Mike Ashley Finally Out? from 2021-10-07T16:00:32
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Roddy and Tom Clarke.
Newcastle United could very soon be the richest club in the world as the Saudi-backed takeover appears to be c...
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If Only City Had a Centre Forward from 2021-10-04T15:00:52
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Paul Hirst.
Liverpool and Manchester City played a cagey first half, followed by a wild second at Anfield. Would City ha...
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Will Former Players Make Better Referees? from 2021-09-30T15:30:05
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson and Ian Hawkey.
Chelsea left Turin disappointed after a 1-0 loss at the hands of Juventus. Did they miss Mason Mount and why couldn’t Rom...
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Huge Results & Hot-Legging from 2021-09-27T15:00
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tom Roddy.
Arsenal and Spurs are going in opposite directions after Mikel Arteta’s side came out of the North London der...
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Don't Bash The League Cup! from 2021-09-23T15:00:11
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson and Jonathan Northcroft.
Nuno returned to Molineux and left with a Carabao Cup victory over his former side. Pep Guardiola can’t make his...
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Goodbye Greavsie from 2021-09-20T15:00:30
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tom Roddy.
We begin by celebrating the life and career of Jimmy Greaves, who sadly passed away on Sunday aged 81. From 1...
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SPECIAL: Newcastle United - Is There Any Hope At St James' Park? from 2021-09-17T12:27:02
The Times' North East Reporter Martin Hardy joins Hugh Woozencroft and Gregor Robertson to look into the current situation at Newcastle United. At the time of publishing, they sit second bottom ...
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Henderson Saves The Day At Anfield from 2021-09-16T15:30:55
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Paul Joyce.
Liverpool nearly started their European campaign off poorly, but Jordan Henderson saved the day at Anfield. H...
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He Was Always Going To Score, Wasn't He? from 2021-09-13T14:23:19
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson and Alyson Rudd.
Cristiano scored twice on his return to Old Trafford. Has he silenced the doubters and does he have special powers at th...
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Is Biennial The Way Forward? from 2021-09-09T15:30:50
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd.
England ended the international break with seven points from nine, something Gareth Southgate sees as a succ...
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Is Bellingham The Future of English Football? from 2021-09-06T15:00:03
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Matt Lawton and Henry Winter.
England have recorded back-to-back wins in World Cup qualifiers. The last game saw Jesse Lingard and Trent...
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Hey, Big Spenders! from 2021-09-02T14:20:42
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Roddy and Jonathan Northcroft.
Premier League clubs spent £1.1bn in the summer transfer window. Is this responsible given the curren...
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Do We Still Trust The Process? from 2021-08-30T15:00:23
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd, Tom Clarke and Henry Winter.
Ronaldo is back! Was CR7 actually ever close to signing for Manchester City? His arrival means...
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Get Ronaldo. Win Titles. Simple. from 2021-08-26T15:00:45
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Roddy and Tom Clarke.
Harry Kane is staying at Spurs. Will his reputation be tarnished? Will the Tottenham fans forget about this? W...
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Lukaku's 'Perfect' Second Debut from 2021-08-23T15:00:37
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Henry Winter.
Chelsea beat Arsenal in one of the most predicted results of the season so far. Did Romalu Lukaku have the...
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Kane, Kits and Hoarding Talent from 2021-08-19T13:00:59
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Jonathan Northcroft.
Harry Kane remains a Tottenham player - he’s even posted a photo from the Spurs training ground. Wil...
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The Premier League Returns (As Do Fans!) from 2021-08-16T15:00:42
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Henry Winter.
Get more of The Times and The Sunday Times for less than £1 a day. Start your fre...
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The Game Big Premier League Preview from 2021-08-12T14:00:16
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Jonathan Northcroft, Tom Roddy and Paul Hirst.
The new Premier League season is almost upon us - but which teams will do well and which ...
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£100m Transfers And An Abrupt Farewell from 2021-08-09T15:00:14
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Roddy and Alyson Rudd.
We’re back and there’s a lot we need to catch up on before the Premier League season starts..
Harry...
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The Football League Is Back! from 2021-08-04T17:00:39
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson and Tom Clarke.
The EFL returns this weekend, and with fans! Despite this positive, how will the pandemic continue to affect clubs negati...
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EURO 2020 | Ep 26 | The Post-Tournament Review from 2021-07-12T13:33:37
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tom Clarke.
Football didn’t come home and a penalty shootout once again thwarted England. We begin our round up with the...
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EURO 2020 | Ep 25 | The Extended Final Preview from 2021-07-10T03:00:23
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Jonathan Northcroft and Matt Lawton.
Nerves are at an all time high ahead of the final - even the Scots among us are getting for the fin...
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EURO 2020 | Ep 24 | One Game From Glory For Gareth from 2021-07-08T04:00:10
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tom Clarke.
England are through to their first ever European Championships Final with an extra time win over Denmark. Do...
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EURO 2020 | Ep 23 | Can England Join Italy In The Final? from 2021-07-07T03:00:44
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Matt Lawton and Henry Winter.
Italy are into the final after one of the best matches of the tournament against a revitalised Spain. Is S...
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EURO 2020 | Ep 22 | Enrique vs Mancini In The First Semi-Final from 2021-07-06T03:00:41
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Roddy, Paul Hirst and Paul Joyce.
The first semi-final is here as a free-flowing Italy take on a slow-off-the-mark Spain at Wembley....
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EURO 2020 | Ep 21 | England Set Up A Danish Semi-Final from 2021-07-04T02:00:25
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and James Gheerbrant.
England have made the Euro 2020 semi-finals with a simple win over Ukraine. Did Gareth Southgate get hi...
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EURO 2020 | Ep 20 | Quarter Finals With Jose Mourinho (Part 2) from 2021-07-03T02:00:38
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Matt Dickinson, Matt Lawton, Jonathan Northcroft in Rome and our special guest, Jose Mourinho.
Italy are through to the semi-finals, whe...
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EURO 2020 | Ep 19 | Quarter Finals With Jose Mourinho (Part 1) from 2021-07-02T02:00:51
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Roddy and our special guest, Jose Mourinho.
We reflect on the knockout stages so far. Can the quarter finals top the goals and shock...
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EURO 2020 | Ep 18 | Southgate Gets Revenge on Germany from 2021-06-30T02:30:02
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tom Clarke.
England have broken the curse of playing Germany in tournaments with a 2-0 win at Wembley. Did Gareth Southg...
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EURO 2020 | Ep 17 | Will We Get Euro ’96 Closure? from 2021-06-29T02:00:03
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Matt Dickinson, Henry Winter and Matt Lawton.
France were sensationally knocked out of the tournament last night - but what went wrong f...
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EURO 2020 | Ep 16 | Netherlands And Portugal Say Goodbye from 2021-06-28T01:00:26
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Roddy and Constantin Eckner.
Belgium march on at the expense of Portugal. Did Roberto Martinez’s side deserve to progress and why di...
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EURO 2020 | Ep 15 | The Vikings Slay The Dragons from 2021-06-27T00:00:41
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Alyson Rudd, Ian Hawkey and Tom Clarke.
Wales are out after a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Denmark. What went wrong after so much promise and why didn’t ...
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EURO 2020 | Ep 14 | The Calm Before The Last 16 Storm from 2021-06-25T19:00:13
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tom Clarke.
We take a look at the tournament so far as it heads into the knockout stages. Did the ‘Group of Death’ live ...
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EURO 2020 | Ep 13 | The Rivalry Continues In The Last 16 from 2021-06-24T01:00:26
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Jonathan Northcroft, James Gheerbrant and Paul Hirst.
The refereeing in the tournament is under the spotlight after a night of big decis...
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EURO 2020 | Ep 12 | The Boogie Comes To An End from 2021-06-23T00:50:18
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd, James Restall and Jonathan Northcroft.
England are through as group winners - but did their performance against the Czech R...
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EURO 2020 | Ep 11 | Will England Top The Group? from 2021-06-22T01:00:29
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Matt Lawton, Henry Winter and Michael Grant.
Denmark booked their place in the knock-out stages with an impressive 4-1 win over Russia. ...
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EURO 2020 | Ep 10 | Wales Get The Job Done from 2021-06-20T22:30:27
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Matt Dickinson.
Wales are through to the knockout stages of the Euros after a 1-0 loss to Italy in Rome. Did Rob Page’s p...
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EURO 2020 | Ep 9 | Don’t Write Germany Off from 2021-06-20T00:00:43
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Alyson Rudd, James Gheerbrant and Ian Hawkey.
Germany have turned up - but did Portugal make it way too easy for them? Is Kai Havertz finally showing why ...
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EURO 2020 | Ep 8 | Scotland Hold England At Wembley from 2021-06-19T00:00:47
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Tom Roddy.
Scotland will go away from Wembley the happier side after holding England to a goalless draw. Who were the sta...
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EURO 2020 | Ep 7 | Can Belgium Go All The Way? from 2021-06-18T00:00:07
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Jonathan Northcroft, Alyson Rudd and Henry Winter.
Belgium have secured their place in the knockout stage after an emotional match again...
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EURO 2020 | Ep 6 | Turkey Stuffed By Wales from 2021-06-17T00:00:33
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Ian Hawkey and Gary Jacob.
Wales have given themselves every chance of qualifying for the knockout stages with an impressive 2-0 win ove...
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EURO 2020 | Ep 5 | Record-Breaker, Ronaldo from 2021-06-16T00:00:30
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tom Roddy.
Two of the favourites entered the tournament, but after an own-goal was all that separated France and Germany...
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EURO 2020 | Ep 4 | Schick Ruins The Boogie from 2021-06-15T00:00:46
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Michael Grant.
Scotland didn’t get the start they were hoping for after 23 years of waiting - but what positives can be ...
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EURO 2020 | Ep 3 | Sterling Proves His Value from 2021-06-13T23:52:04
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Matt Lawton and Henry Winter.
England win their opening game of the European Championships for the first time ever as Southgate surprise...
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EURO 2020 | Ep 2 | Get Well Soon, Christian from 2021-06-12T23:45:59
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Jonathan Northcroft, Molly Hudson and Ian Hawkey.
Football took a backseat as everything was put into perspective by Christian Eriksen’s horrific collapse...
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EURO 2020 | Ep 1 | When In Rome from 2021-06-12T00:00:39
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke, Matt Dickinson and Alyson Rudd.
Euro 2020 is finally here and so is the first of our special daily episodes of The Game!
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Jose Mourinho Joins Us For Euro 2020 from 2021-06-10T12:57:49
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Roddy and Jonathan Northcroft.
Harry Maguire remains a huge doubt for England’s opening match of the Euros against Croatia on Sunday...
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Ben White Gets Southgate's Call from 2021-06-07T12:26:13
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Matt Dickinson and Henry Winter.
England have played their final warm up game ahead of the start of the Euros. What have we learned from those...
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Warming Up For Euro 2020 from 2021-06-03T13:29:31
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Roddy and Jonathan Northcroft.
England have named their 26 man squad and played their first of two warm up games - so how are they shaping up ahead of...
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Kanté Is In A (Champions) League Of His Own from 2021-05-31T13:07:39
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Roddy, Matt Dickinson and Matt Lawton.
Chelsea won their second Champions League title at the expense of a shell shocked Manchester City. Was N’Golo K...
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Gdansk For Coming, Better Luck Next Time from 2021-05-27T14:27:05
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Jonathan Northcroft and Tom Roddy.
Manchester United came up short against Villarreal in the Europa League final - are they further away from ...
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Everyone Eats Humble Pie (Apart From Hugh) from 2021-05-24T14:00:52
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Tom Clarke, Matt Dickinson and Alyson Rudd.
The Premier League season is over and its one we’ll never forget. We look back on the wider impact of football...
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Harry's Gentlemen's Agreement from 2021-05-20T15:30:31
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Roddy and Jonathan Northcroft.
Harry Kane is finally looking for his move - but what are the chances he’ll be allowed to move and wh...
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Are Leicester City The People’s Champions? from 2021-05-17T14:59:42
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd.
Leicester got the better of Chelsea in the FA Cup final - did Thomas Tuchel shoot himself in the foot with h...
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Chelsea Put The Cat Among The Pigeons from 2021-05-13T14:00:52
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Tom Roddy.
Chelsea have a big weekend ahead of them with the FA Cup final - but by losing to Arsenal, have they blown the...
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When Panenkas Go Wrong from 2021-05-10T13:00:03
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd.
We saw a preview of the Champions League final and Manchester City and Chelsea met in the Premier League ove...
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Defence Is King In The Champions League from 2021-05-06T13:00:40
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Jonathan Northcroft.
We’ve got one all-English European final with Chelsea and Manchester City facing-off in the Champion...
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The Theatre of Protests from 2021-05-03T14:00:03
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Matt Dickinson.
The Times’ Paul Hirst joins us to discuss the reasons behind the Manchester United fans protest that saw...
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Will We See An All-English Final? from 2021-04-29T15:00:01
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Jonathan Northcroft and Ian Hawkey.
There’s a big possibility we could see an all-English Champions League final. Which players stood ou...
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Flippin' Ek, Son's Crying from 2021-04-26T13:30:22
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Roddy and Alyson Rudd.
Manchester City secured their first trophy of the season on Sunday - but did Spurs make it easy for them at W...
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Football Is For The Fans from 2021-04-22T14:00:21
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and James Restall.
Did the owners of proposed Super League clubs actually think their plan would work? Has the power shifted ...
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The Super League And The Special One from 2021-04-19T14:00:29
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Matt Dickinson.
As football makes all the headlines with the proposed Super League causing massive controversy, the man ...
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Are Chelsea The Pride Of Britain? from 2021-04-15T13:00:20
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Roddy and Jonathan Northcroft.
Chelsea and Manchester City will represent the Premier League in the semi finals of the Champions Lea...
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Bread Is Bread, Cheese Is Cheese from 2021-04-12T12:29:28
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Matt Dickinson and Alyson Rudd.
Which teams are out of the Champions League running following the weekend? Could Jesse Lingard be i...
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Don't Write Liverpool Off Completely from 2021-04-08T13:00:49
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, James Restall and Jonathan Northcroft.
Chelsea came away from their Champions League quarter final first leg with a two goal lead, but t...
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You Can’t Put A Price On A Good Moustache from 2021-04-05T13:30:12
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd.
The Premier League returned after the international break and so did the surprise results.. or were th...
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Farewell Sergio Agüero from 2021-04-01T14:00:07
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Roddy and Jonathan Northcroft.
As Sergio Aguero announces he’s leaving Manchester City in the summer after a decade at the Eti...
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Which System, Gareth? from 2021-03-29T13:00:49
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd. Gareth Southgate’s formation against Albania gets the England conversation started, particularly in defence. The stats ar...
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Should We Be Going To Qatar? from 2021-03-25T14:00:42
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Roddy and Jonathan Northcroft. Norway’s players protested against the human rights record in Qatar before their first World Cup qualifier last ni...
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Should Steve Bruce Walk Away? from 2021-03-22T14:00:35
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Matt Dickinson. After the defeat at Brighton, Steve Bruce remains defiant at Newcastle but have things become too personal? Do the Ma...
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What's Up With The Champions League? from 2021-03-18T14:00:30
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Molly Hudson. With eight teams left in the Champions League draw, we work out our dream draw and which teams are most likely to go all...
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Sorry I'm Late, Mik! from 2021-03-15T14:00:40
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Roddy and Alyson Rudd. False nines are becoming more and more common, so are they here to stay? Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was dro...
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20 Years Of Daniel Levy from 2021-03-11T14:00:03
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Jonathan Northcroft. There’ll be no Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo in the Champions League quarter finals this season - will either...
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Just How Tall Is Luke Shaw? from 2021-03-08T14:00:22
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Matt Dickinson. The Times’ Scottish Football Correspondent joins us from the off to discuss Rangers’ title win after a long journey ba...
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The Top Four Will Be... from 2021-03-04T15:00:55
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Jonathan Northcroft. Leicester City and Manchester United both dropped points last night, so we start by taking a look at the race for...
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More Costume Changes Than Madonna from 2021-03-01T13:28:59
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tom Roddy. We delve into the world of football conspiracy theories, which seem to be increasing while we’re all sitting at home! Sure...
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Did Neil Lennon Jump, Or Was He Pushed? from 2021-02-25T16:00:50
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Tom Roddy. Neil Lennon has finally parted company with Celtic after a disastrous season in the Scottish Premiership - but was it his d...
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Is It Wrong To Substitute the Substitute? from 2021-02-22T14:01:56
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Matt Dickinson. Things are looking good for Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea, but after the Callum Hudson-Odoi incident at the weekend - is h...
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Move Over, Messi.. from 2021-02-18T15:00:28
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Roddy and Jonathan Northcroft. The Champions League is back - Kylian Mbappé turned it on in Messi’s back yard and Erling Braut Haaland blew ...
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Does Jürgen Klopp Need A Break? from 2021-02-15T14:00:59
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tom Roddy. While people focus on the Manchester clubs and City’s lead at the top of the table, Leicester City have quietly gone about...
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What's Up With The Cup? from 2021-02-11T13:37
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Jonathan Northcroft and Tom Clarke. There have been some weird football matches in the FA Cup this week. Some beyond dull, some 9-goal thrillers (see...
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Are Liverpool Bad Champions? from 2021-02-08T15:00:08
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Matt Dickinson and Tom Clarke. Liverpool’s title hopes look all but over following the defeat to Manchester City - but what’s gone wrong? Are they ba...
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Lightning Does Strike Twice (If You're Southampton) from 2021-02-04T14:10:12
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Jonathan Northcroft and James Restall. Southampton were reacquainted with an old friend - the 9-0 loss . What did we learn about Ralf Hasenhuttl’s si...
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The Mythical Gareth Bale from 2021-02-01T15:56:50
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd. Liverpool’s ‘crisis’ doesn’t seem too serious if this past weekend’s result is anything to go by - are they back to their...
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It's Pronounced Ødegaard, OK? from 2021-01-28T15:09:27
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Tom Roddy. United won at Old Trafford last night, but not the United anyone really expected. Is this the start of a miraculous escape ...
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Taxi For Lampard from 2021-01-25T14:55:57
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd. Liverpool are out of the FA Cup and off the pace in the Premier League - are the wheels starting to wobble for Jurgen Klo...
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"Manchester United Have A Chance.." from 2021-01-21T15:24:52
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Roddy and Jonathan Northcroft. Chelsea have won two out of the last eight Premier League matches - is their form finally leading to serious quest...
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A Missed Opportunity for Ole? from 2021-01-18T15:50:52
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Matt Dickinson. Liverpool vs Manchester United was the predictable goalless draw a lot envisaged but was it a missed opportunity for ...
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No Hugging, Please! from 2021-01-14T16:00
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Jonathan Northcroft. Tottenham have once again dropped points from a winning position - is Jose’s cautious style at fault? Would Sp...
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The M*gic of the FA Cup from 2021-01-11T12:54:15
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Matt Dickinson. The FA Cup third round threw up some shocks, but was the third round as special without fans packed into grounds? ...
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Is The FA Cup Under Threat? from 2021-01-07T15:54:44
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Jonathan Northcroft. Manchester United fall short at the semi-finals again, but what stopped them making the final this time? Manch...
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New Year, Same Chelsea from 2021-01-04T12:56:20
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Matt Dickinson and Tom Roddy. Happy New Year! Hopefully football gets back to it’s best in 2021 - and it looks like Manchester City are finding fo...
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The Big Fat Game Of The Year 2020 from 2020-12-31T17:51:05
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tom Clarke. Liverpool once again end the calendar year on top of the Premier League, but not with the final two results they’d hav...
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Is It Clear And Obvious? from 2020-12-28T14:47:17
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Matt Dickinson. Chelsea haven’t had a great festive period - are they complacent or are there other issues that need resolving? Wh...
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Do Footballers Actually Enjoy Christmas? from 2020-12-22T13:54:40
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Jonathan Northcroft. Leicester upset Jose on Sunday and everything is starting to click - but how long can their good form last? Wh...
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In Case of Emergency: Big Sam from 2020-12-17T14:25:27
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Jonathan Northcroft. Did the best team win as Liverpool and Tottenham swapped places after last night's match at Anfield? Slaven Bi...
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Is This Season Actually Any Good? from 2020-12-14T15:40
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd. Fans continue to trickle back into stadiums, but has the 12th man shown any advantage to teams in Tier 2? Arsenal’s po...
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Bonus episode; Stories of our times - Where are all the gay footballers? from 2020-12-12T04:00
A bonus episode, originally appearing in the Stories of our times feed.
All this week, rainbow coloured bootlaces and armbands are being worn by football players nationwide. This is to...
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Is Paul Pogba Worth The Hassle? from 2020-12-10T16:24:37
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Tom Roddy. Manchester United have crashed out of the Champions League after a poor showing in Leipzig - is time finally up for Ole ...
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Is Jose Falling In Love With Spurs? from 2020-12-07T15:42:36
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Matt Dickinson. Mikel Arteta going back to Arsenal as manager was meant to be the romantic appointment in North London, but it’s J...
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The Curious Case of Olivier Giroud from 2020-12-03T14:59:33
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tom Roddy. The day after limited numbers of fans returned to select games in the EFL, Hugh and Tom share their experience of Wycom...
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Rolling In The Deep from 2020-11-30T14:57:25
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and James Restall. Edinson Cavani came off the bench to turn Manchester United’s day around, but now faces potential FA action over an...
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Memories of Maradona from 2020-11-26T15:20:26
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Jonathan Northcroft and Matt Dickinson to pay tribute to Diego Maradona, who died on Wednesday at the age of 60. An infamous World Cup winner in 1986, who inspired ...
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"I might put a fiver on Spurs for the title now.." from 2020-11-23T13:48:16
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Matt Dickinson. Spurs are top of the Premier League table - are things coming together for Jose? Manchester City are way off the pa...
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Time for Coach Rooney at Pride Park? from 2020-11-19T12:55:19
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Jonathan Northcroft. The Scottish celebrations continue despite missing out on Nations League promotion and what did we learn from ...
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Yes Sir, I Can Boogie from 2020-11-16T14:05:15
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd. England’s defeat to Belgium seems a lot more of a positive thing than the scoreline suggests - but why? Does Gareth So...
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"He wasn't the right man to take the FA forward.." from 2020-11-12T14:52:44
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, James Restall and Jonathan Northcroft. The big changes at the FA are under the spotlight as Greg Clarke leaves following his comments earlier this...
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There's a time and a place for a Panenka from 2020-11-09T14:16:32
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Matt Dickinson. The weekend’s games get dissected, but are Liverpool and Manchester City already showing signs they may not be the...
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AFC Wimbledon return home and is Brendan Rodgers underrated? from 2020-11-05T13:58:55
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and James Restall. As we head back into lockdown, the pause on grassroots sport returns - but why is women’s football not considered el...
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A century for Ole - but how many more? from 2020-11-02T13:43:16
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tom Clarke. As Ole Gunnar Solskjær takes his 100th game at Manchester United - will he be there for 100 more? Brighton and Sheffie...
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What Makes Marcus Rashford So Special? from 2020-10-29T15:59:29
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Jonathan Northcroft, Tom Roddy and the Times Chief Football Writer - Henry Winter. With Marcus Rashford impressing both on and off the pitch, the team discuss his i...
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Is this the most open Premier League season ever? from 2020-10-26T11:42:18
Hugh Woozencroft and Gregor Robertson are joined by Alyson Rudd and Matt Dickinson. With unexpected early leaders - is this the most open Premier League season ever? After losing to Leicester on...
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The Curious Case of Mesut Özil from 2020-10-22T12:44:49
Hugh Woozencroft and Gregor Robertson are joined by Tom Clarke and Jonathan Northcroft. The Mesut Özil situation has got even messier in the last few days - but is Mikel Arteta really a failure for...
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“If you’re THAT reckless on the pitch, you have to be sent off..” from 2020-10-19T14:02:26
Hugh Woozencroft and Gregor Robertson are joined by Tom Clarke and James Restall. West Ham’s comeback against Spurs is under the spotlight, did Gareth Bale show signs of positivity during his 18...
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"The conversation about protecting English football is far from over.." from 2020-10-15T12:48:59
Hugh Woozencroft and Gregor Robertson are joined by Tom Clarke and Jonathan Northcroft. England are once again in focus after defeat to Denmark, with no sign of Jack Grealish and no Harry Maguir...
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Which Premier League match would you actually pay £14.95 for? from 2020-10-12T17:06:32
Hugh Woozencroft and Gregor Robertson are joined by Tom Clarke. The big talking point is the proposal to overhaul English football as set out in ‘Project Big Picture’. The Times’ Chief Sports Re...
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"Jordan Pickford is not the man for the job.." from 2020-10-08T13:11:24
Hugh Woozencroft and Gregor Robertson are joined by Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd. As the dust settles on the European transfer deadline day, the Chief Sports Correspondent for The Times - Matt Law...
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BONUS: Stories of our Times - The end of the beautiful game as we know it? from 2020-10-07T11:30:40
It's a podcast takeover with the Stories of our Times podcast. The decision by the government to prevent fans from attending football matches in the UK has left many lower league clubs facing an...
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Well.. That was a crazy weekend, wasn't it? from 2020-10-05T15:30:16
Hugh Woozencroft and Gregor Robertson are joined by Tom Clarke and Matt Dickinson. After a weekend of surprising results, the debate gets heated when it comes to the problems at Manchester Unite...
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"He's got to be second in line to Harry Kane now.." from 2020-10-01T14:08:42
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tom Clarke. They share their comfort break mishaps in solidarity with Eric Dier after his mid-game dash to the changing rooms, dis...
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"The handball rule isn't the end of football!" from 2020-09-28T13:28:15
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Matt Dickinson. Manchester City's humbling by Leicester City is dissected as praise is thrown in the direction of Jamie Vardy from...
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"Some EFL clubs are in for a bleak future.." from 2020-09-24T13:29:25
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Jonathan Northcroft. After this week's Government announcement that limited numbers of fans won't be allowed into stadiums from Oct...
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Who deserves the blame for Manchester United's troubles? from 2020-09-21T14:25:58
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Matt Dickinson. After they lost to Crystal Palace over the weekend, the team discuss just who is to blame at Manchester United and whe...
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"He's still one of the best players in the world" from 2020-09-17T13:06:27
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Jonathan Northcroft. In a big week for both North London sides, they debate whether Gareth Bale's impending move back to Tottenham...
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"Spurs are the service station coffee of the Premier League" from 2020-09-14T12:42:54
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Roddy and James Restall to take a look back on the opening weekend of the Premier League season. They debate whether Leeds were great or if Li...
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New season, New Game Podcast from 2020-09-10T14:08:13
The football season is back and The Times has a new lineup for The Game podcast. Hugh Woozencroft is the new host of the show and makes his debut alongside Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and...
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How hard should Southgate be on Foden & Greenwood? from 2020-09-07T15:49:56
Gregor is back alongside Nat as they chat to Tom Roddy about more woes for West Ham, why Chelsea are like a bodybuilder skipping leg day, and the full story from Reykjavik as Foden and Greenwood la...
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4 years on from that night in Nice, are England now the real deal? from 2020-09-03T17:29:56
Natalie is joined by Tom Roddy and Tom Clarke for a trip back to Euro 2016 and England's humiliating exit at the hands of Iceland. Four years on they face them again with a point to prove ahead ...
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Who are you? And what have you done with Arsenal? from 2020-08-31T16:40:17
Matt Dickinson and Tom Clarke join Natalie Sawyer for more on yet another scalp and yet another trophy for Mikel Arteta's Arsenal! But is the Spaniard building something resembling Klopp's Liver...
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This could get Messi... from 2020-08-27T15:49:40
Natalie Sawyer is joined by Jonathan Northcroft and Tom Roddy to reflect on an incredible week that has seen Lionel Messi hand in a transfer request at Barcelona! The panel dissect the events an...
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We need to talk about Thiago... from 2020-08-24T16:29:12
Natalie is joined by Alyson Rudd and Tom Clarke to relive this season's Champions League final. Thiago Alcantara was one of the stars of the show - but could he be swapping Munich for Liverpool?...
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The curious case of Joe Hart... from 2020-08-20T15:32:26
Nat & Gregor are joined by Tom Clarke to discuss Joe Hart's move to Tottenham, but will he get one more chance to show the Premier League the goalkeeper they've been missing?
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City's inferiority complex... from 2020-08-17T16:12:39
Jonathan Northcroft joins Nat & Gregor to look at Man City's inferiority complex in the Champions League after yet another quarter-final exit
More on this, why even Van Dijk couldn...
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Problems north of the border, a sign of things to come? from 2020-08-13T16:04:05
Nat & Gregor are joined by Tom Clarke on a week where Scottish football has hit the headlines for the wrong reasons! But are we expecting too much of footballers to lock themselves away for ...
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Is this City's best ever chance to be champions of Europe? from 2020-08-10T15:42:27
Matt Dickinson joins Nat & Gregor to ask who can stop Man City from finally winning the Champions League, whether Chelsea have actually had a good season, and why doesn't Robert Lewandowski get...
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A-star for Parker, but Brentford will be back... from 2020-08-06T16:11:47
Alyson Rudd joins Nat & Gregor to reflect on Scott Parker's managerial masterclass in the play-off final, a controversial week for Arsenal and a look at what makes us football nerds!
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Bournemouth, Brentford and boots in brown paper bags! from 2020-08-03T19:50:58
Tom Roddy joins Natalie Sawyer with all the fallout from Eddie Howe's departure at Bournemouth and some fighting talk out of the Brentford camp ahead of their play-off final with West London rivals...
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It's a double Wembley weekend! from 2020-07-30T18:28:07
Natalie and Gregor are joined by Tom Clarke to discuss Brentford booking their place in the Championship playoff final in the final game at Griffin Park, the battle of the up-and-coming manager...
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The longest Premier League season ever! from 2020-07-27T17:01:34
Natalie and Gregor are joined by Tom Roddy to take a look at one of the most remarkable Premier League seasons in history. Gregor's cat makes a cameo as the panel look at the winners and losers in ...
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The Championship finale! from 2020-07-23T15:46:21
Tom Roddy joins Nat & Gregor after the most dramatic of finishes to the Championship season! Gregor tells us which club has "bottled it" this season and should have a song named after them, and...
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Leeds United - the best Championship side ever? from 2020-07-20T16:14:53
Nat & Gregor are joined by Ben Machell after his beloved Leeds United secured their promotion to the Premier League, but can Leeds cut it back in the big time?
The panel discuss th...
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The EFL special from 2020-07-16T16:14:22
Nat & Gregor are joined by James Restall for an EFL special looking at the race for promotion to the Premier League, an inquest into what has happened at Hull following their 8-0 humbling at Wi...
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How City fought the law, and then won from 2020-07-13T15:53:50
Alyson Rudd joins Nat & Gregor for an in-depth look at how Manchester City successfully appealed their 2-year European Ban. So where next for Financial Fair Play?
The irreplaceable David Silva... from 2020-07-09T16:08:02
Nat & Gregor are joined by Tom Roddy to discuss one of the final David Silva masterclasses at The Etihad, and how he should be honoured when he departs Man City at the end of the season.
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Is the tide turning in Manchester? from 2020-07-06T15:43:25
Nat & Gregor are joined by Matt Dickinson after contrasting weekends for either side of Manchester. So should City fans be worried? And how soon will United be back challenging for titles? Listen
Are Bournemouth doomed? from 2020-07-02T15:57:07
Alyson Rudd joins Nat & Gregor fresh from her trip to see Bournemouth humbled at home to Newcastle. So has time run out on Eddie Howe? More on this, the happy hammers, and whether there is a ro...
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Steve Bruce and Neil Warnock - underappreciated or over the hill? from 2020-06-29T16:08:30
Nat & Gregor are joined by Matt Dickinson following the weekend's FA Cup action. Was Newcastle's defeat to Man City the end of the road for Steve Bruce? And do managers like him and Neil War...
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Time to get excited about Man United? from 2020-06-25T16:18:05
Nat & Gregor are joined by Jonathan Northcroft to discuss Anthony Martial becoming the first Man United player to score a Premier League hat-trick in over 7 years! So is he finally the real ...
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Arsenal, bad enough to make your blood boil! from 2020-06-22T15:57:01
Alyson Rudd joins Nat & Gregor to look back on the first weekend of the Premier League's restart.
Arsenal are in the firing line after another abject performance, so how much furth...
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Referees, wrong decisions and red cards...football is back! from 2020-06-18T17:15:42
Nat & Gregor are joined by Jonathan Northcroft to try and work out exactly what happened for the "ghost goal" at Villa Park in the restart's first big talking point. David Luiz also goes und...
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Let the football feast begin! from 2020-06-15T14:42:02
Alyson Rudd joins Nat & Gregor to welcome back Premier League football!
Hear why they're backing Norwich to perform a great escape, which 'dysfunctional' Premier League team is in ...
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The Cherries' sticky situation, and why we're wrong to write off Norwich from 2020-06-11T16:03:18
Jonathan Northcroft joins Nat & Gregor to discuss The Cherries sticky situation as Ryan Fraser looks set to depart Bournemouth, but is it ever ok to refuse to play?
2020: the year we see a female Premier League manager? from 2020-06-08T16:32:51
Matt Dickinson joins Nat & Gregor to look back on a good weekend for Chelsea football club. Timo Werner agrees to join Frank Lampard's side, whilst Emma Hayes is handed the WSL title. So is ...
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Black Lives Matter. So can football do more? from 2020-06-04T15:23:43
The Times Chief Football Writer Henry Winter joins Nat & Gregor to explore the need for football to lead from the front in the battle against racism across the globe.
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Why it's ok to refuse to play, and spot kicks go under the spotlight... from 2020-06-01T15:47:26
Alyson Rudd joins Nat & Gregor with news that The Championship will be back on the 20th June, but how many players out of contract at the end of the month will want to play?
The pa...
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Premier League football is back! June 17th here we come... from 2020-05-28T16:21:07
Jonathan Northcroft joins Nat & Gregor with news that Premier League football will return on the 17th June. But are we ready?
The panel debate this and ask....who is the Premier Le...
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Reasons to be cheerful? from 2020-05-25T15:42:15
Martyn Ziegler joins Nat & Gregor in what is a crucial week for the return of football in England, and why we could be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.
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Back to work? Or back to the drawing board? from 2020-05-21T15:22:42
Nat & Gregor are joined by Henry Winter to discuss problems at Watford as Troy Deeney stays away from training over safety concerns.
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Football is back! But at what cost? from 2020-05-18T16:25:36
Alyson Rudd joins Nat & Gregor to look at the likes and dislikes from the return of the Bundesliga. Is this what we want English football to be when it returns?
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Project Restart.... meet Player Revolt from 2020-05-14T17:04:57
Nat & Gregor are joined by Jonathan Northcroft to discuss the future of Leagues 1 and 2, and whether footballers should be back at work at the same time as everyone else.
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Football and mental health. Can we do more? from 2020-05-11T16:03:13
Nat & Gregor are joined by Alyson Rudd to discuss the mental health issues arising from the coronavirus pandemic, and whether football can do more to help tackle this.
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Football's waiting game, and is Wembley worth it? from 2020-05-07T15:03:11
The Times' Chief Football Writer Henry Winter joins Natalie Sawyer on The Game Podcast to tell us why football should not be returning anytime soon, and why he hates Wembley Stadium!
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Could it be goodbye De Bruyne? And who was the last great English manager? from 2020-05-04T16:26:44
Nat & Gregor are joined by Matt Dickinson to discuss Kevin De Bruyne's possible exit from Man City, the latest on project restart, and yet more unpopular football opinions.
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Introducing Stories of our times - Hold your horses: should Cheltenham Festival have gone ahead? from 2020-05-01T10:10:42
Introducing our new free daily news podcast, Stories of our times. It takes you to the heart of the stories that matter, with exclusive access and reporting. Published for the start of your day,...
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Pochettino, Project Restart and unpopular football opinions... from 2020-04-30T15:56:52
Nat & Gregor are joined by Jonathan Northcroft to discuss bad news for Newcastle fans as Mauricio Pochettino declares his "dream" to manage Spurs again one day!
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Time to rethink Project Restart? from 2020-04-27T15:41:37
Nat & Gregor are joined by Matt Lawton to discuss "Project Restart" which aims to get the Premier League back up and running. But is it a restart or a non-starter?
If the Premier League campaign is over - who should be in Europe next season? from 2020-04-23T14:47:47
Nat & Gregor are joined by The Times' Chief Sports Reporter Martyn Ziegler for an in depth look at UEFA's executive committee meeting and what it means for next season's Champions League.` Listen
It's football, but not as we know it... from 2020-04-20T15:47:31
Nat & Gregor are joined by Matt Dickinson to cast their expert eyes across inventive ways to make football behind closed doors work. Virtual season tickets, fake crowd noises and even drive ...
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Mike Ashley - the pantomime villain from 2020-04-16T15:00
Nat & Gregor are joined by Alyson Rudd to look back on the rocky road of Mike Ashley at Newcastle as his time nears an end.
They also discuss 'invisible geniuses' in football, and ...
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A Peter Bonetti tribute...and have we changed our minds on sanitised football? from 2020-04-13T14:06:42
Nat & Gregor are joined by Jonathan Northcroft to pay tribute to Chelsea goalkeeping legend Peter Bonetti who passed away on Easter Sunday. They discuss the impact he had on English football...
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Do we give footballers a hard time? And the incredible tale of Sadio Mane... from 2020-04-09T14:43:31
Nat & Gregor are joined by Alyson Rudd following the news of the Premier League players initiative to help the NHS, so are we too quick to judge high earning footballers?
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Oh Liverpool, what have you done... from 2020-04-06T14:58:52
Nat & Gregor are joined by Matt Dickinson to discuss Liverpool's much publicised decision to furlough some of their staff! So should the club reconsider?
More on this, Wayne Rooney...
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Football and morality, a very unhappy marriage from 2020-04-02T15:31:22
Nat & Gregor are joined by Jonathan Northcroft to discuss whether there really is a "moral vacuum"in football, as billionaire owned Premier League clubs weigh up using government money to ea...
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Is Harry Kane right? Is it time we said enough is enough... from 2020-03-30T16:02:45
Nat & Gregor are joined by Matt Dickinson to discuss Harry Kane's proposal of the end of June being the moment that enough is enough and it's goodbye to this season!
The panel disc...
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Should the players get us out of this hole? And what is the best football film of all time... from 2020-03-26T16:20:16
Nat & Gregor are joined by Alyson Rudd to discuss where the money should come from to fill the current financial void in football, and how the National League plans to scrap it's current sea...
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Jock Stein - the best ever? from 2020-03-23T14:48:36
Nat & Gregor are joined by Matt Dickinson to debate who the greatest manager of all time is! Sir Alex Ferguson, Bob Paisley and Jose Mourinho all get a mention but Matt & Gregor believe tha...
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The Game podcast is back! from 2020-03-19T14:29:28
Nat & Gregor are back as the beautiful game comes to terms with the most ugly of times.
They're joined by Jonathan Northcroft to discuss what no Premier League football before the ...
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A bad night in Europe for the Brits, and is football really football without the fans? from 2020-03-12T16:00:04
Natalie and Gregor are joined by the Times very own Alyson Rudd to look back on an awful week in the Champions League for Liverpool and Tottenham.
Rebeccas Myers also joined them follo...
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Sorry Ole, but United will win nowt with you at the wheel! from 2020-03-09T14:58:47
Nat & Gregor are joined by James Restall to discuss Man United's derby win at Old Trafford! But are the good times back under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer?
Henry Winter brings a special re...
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Olivier Giroud. Unappreciated genius? Or lucky to be where he is? from 2020-03-05T15:44:25
Nat & Gregor have Tom Roddy and Tom Clarke in to discuss Eric Dier hurdling seats to get involved in an altercation at Tottenham!
And after the Giroud and Gilmour show at Stamford ...
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Let's talk about Phil Foden... from 2020-03-02T15:16:02
Nat & Gregor are joined by Alyson Rudd and Matt Dickinson to discuss Phil Foden's masterclass at Wembley! But has he got enough time to make Gareth Southgate's Euro 2020 squad?
The...
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All hail King de Bruyne, and a cautionary tale for Villa from 2020-02-27T15:27:32
Nat & Gregor are joined by Molly Hudson & James Restall to look back on Man City's incredible win at The Bernabeu, and discuss whether Kevin de Bruyne is now the best midfielder in Europ...
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Reasons to be cheerful for Arsenal? And some Sean Dyche appreciation... from 2020-02-24T14:49:56
No Natalie this week so Tom Clarke is joined by Gregor and Alyson Rudd for more on whether Arsenal's win over Everton proves they are well and truly back under Mikel Arteta.
They also ...
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Dele's strop and a bad night for Klopp from 2020-02-20T15:20:41
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 also look at some of foo...
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Should I Stay Or Should I go? from 2020-02-17T16:00
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 Miami and are there big chan...
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Dan Gosling...get a grip from 2020-02-13T16:04:12
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.
They're joined by Alyson Ru...
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Are Leeds falling apart? and, what's the problem at Palace? from 2020-02-10T16:00:20
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 James Restall.
They took an i...
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John Stones - where did it all go wrong? from 2020-02-06T15:51:40
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.
They also discuss West Ham's...
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A Mourinho masterclass? And the curious case of Gareth Bale... from 2020-02-03T15:42:31
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 Gareth Bale has done anything ...
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The Emptyhad and the scrap for survival from 2020-01-30T15:35:48
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 for more on this, Chri...
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Klopp's cup conundrum, and Cantona's kung-fu kick! from 2020-01-27T15:13:37
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 by Matt Dickinson and...
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The end of the road for Ole at the wheel? from 2020-01-23T15:28:30
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 nothing more than a flat track b...
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Liverpool 2020 v Man United 2008 - who wins? We decide... from 2020-01-20T15:49:59
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 side beat Man Unite...
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Time for change at Tottenham, and England's sticky situation... from 2020-01-16T15:32:01
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 the help of Matt Dick...
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Aguero, Shearer or Henry? And why we need orange cards... from 2020-01-13T16:00
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 Matt Dickinson and Tom ...
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Jack Grealish - another maverick England have forgotten? from 2020-01-09T16:30:43
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 joined by Jonathan No...
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A few small steps for Michael Oliver, but surely one giant leap for VAR? from 2020-01-06T16:00:12
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 Park, a 40 year old h...
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We're back! And so it appears, are Arsenal from 2020-01-02T16:24:32
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 joined by Molly Hudson ...
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Rejuvenated Everton and Liverpool in Qatar from 2019-12-19T17:00
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 ahead to an exciting weekend of match...
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A De Bruyne masterclass - and what's gone wrong at Chelsea? from 2019-12-16T15:57:53
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 new manager really change at t...
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Is Ancelotti the answer? And, are City stumbling? from 2019-12-12T16:00:11
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.
With Ancelotti on the ma...
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Can anyone stop Jamie Vardy? And why Man City need a rethink... from 2019-12-09T16:33:44
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 before?
Natalie and Gregor are...
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Ole back at the wheel, and The Toffees sticky situation from 2019-12-05T15:55:02
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 are joined by Paul Hirst for a ...
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New boss, same old Arsenal... from 2019-12-02T15:59:28
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 Gregor Robertson are joine...
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Newcastle's faltering front-line, and Why would Santo move to Arsenal? from 2019-11-28T16:00:24
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 Mourinho could carry his new Spurs side t...
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United's kids are alright, and should Everton pull the plug on Silva? from 2019-11-25T16:25:12
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.
Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Rob...
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Jose Mourinho is back. from 2019-11-21T15:50:01
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 Tottenham. The Times very ...
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England's Qualifying Campaign and The WSL Smashes Records! from 2019-11-18T18:00
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 Restall.
Molly Hudson discu...
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Sorry Sterling, England at 1000, and Lampard's late penalty from 2019-11-14T16:00:48
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.
England also turned 1000... in...
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Can Liverpool blow it from here? And why Leicester could be their closest rivals from 2019-11-11T16:13:59
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 Hirst's take on Guardiola's touchli...
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All eyes on Anfield, and has Watford's luck finally run out? from 2019-11-07T16:44:27
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 Sunday Times' Jonathan North...
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Liverpool leave it late again, and Get well soon Gomes from 2019-11-04T16:15:54
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 it's like to go through a ...
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The EFL cup is Five Alive, UEFA's pitiful punishment, and Leicester's legacy from 2019-10-31T16:00:27
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 us to look at a very inter...
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Mutiny at The Emirates, and let's talk about Dele Alli... from 2019-10-28T16:23:55
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 and Gregor Robertson are j...
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Lampard: A coming of age story, King Kane, and Who's following Wilder's from 2019-10-24T15:00:51
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 for the English sides.
T...
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Has Klopp got a point about VAR? The Old Trafford verdict... from 2019-10-21T15:22:53
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 Gheerbrant for more on this, inclu...
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A sad day for football, and England's young Lions from 2019-10-17T15:00:30
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 at England stars on Monday.
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The John McGinn appreciation society, and has James Maddison done anything wrong? from 2019-10-14T15:18:47
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 joined by Molly Hudson f...
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Inside the Lions den, and are we wasting Alexander-Arnold's talent? from 2019-10-10T15:00
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 Bulgaria.
Henry joins the podcast...
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Is the title slipping away from Man City? And let's talk about Matty Longstaff... from 2019-10-07T15:05:19
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 Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Rober...
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The only way is Chelsea for Southgate and Gnabry paints North London red from 2019-10-03T15:15
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 has to be whether the end is near f...
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Newcastle's identity crisis and the curious case of Chris Wilder from 2019-09-30T15:36:58
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 Bill Edgar join Natalie ...
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A 'Hammer' blow as Spurs say see-ya to silverware again, and how to stop Stoke's sorry slide from 2019-09-26T15:00:48
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 number of top tier teams dumped ou...
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How do you solve a problem like United? And Lampard's trouble at home from 2019-09-23T15:07:26
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?
Matt Dickinson and Bill Edg...
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A bad week for Britain in Europe, and Liverpool's trip to Chelsea from 2019-09-19T15:00:09
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 Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Ro...
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Pep under pressure and Arsenal are at it again from 2019-09-16T16:48:55
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 Robertson are joined by James...
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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? from 2019-09-12T15:00:24
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 Sawyer and Gregor Robertson to look b...
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A wacky weekend for Watford and why Keane has a point about Fergie from 2019-09-09T15:26:04
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 Russia.
They are joined by ...
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Owen v Shearer and why the English kids are alright from 2019-09-05T15:56:34
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 is if Harry Kane gets injured.
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Trouble in the top six and disruptive VAR from 2019-09-02T17:00
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 Gary Jacob and Mart...
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Bury fold while the Premier League wheel keeps turning from 2019-08-29T17:00
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 state of the modern game.
Why Pochettino is the new Mourinho, Gary Cahill reborn, and that strike from Harvey Barnes from 2019-08-26T13:38:01
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 Arsenal, Steve Bruce's Newcastle s...
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A social issue in football, Arsenal's first real test, and Bolton & Bury's battle from 2019-08-22T15:00:51
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 runners, Arsenal and Liverpool go h...
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Who likes VAR? Why Arsenal might be the best team in North London, and where next for Newcastle from 2019-08-19T15:38:18
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 at Man City.
The...
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Klopp's second piece of silverware, Celtic's European demise, and another early Premier League treat. from 2019-08-15T15:40:09
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 Europe. Things are not so promising n...
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Are Manchester United really back? from 2019-08-12T16:22:43
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 Kay.
They discuss wheth...
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Season Preview Part 2 from 2019-08-08T06:00:34
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, Alyson Rudd, and James Gheerbrant....
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The Season Preview Part 1 from 2019-08-05T16:00:06
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, Alyson Rudd and James Gheerbrant....
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USA pave the way, WSL needs to sell from 2019-07-08T12:50:41
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 football, it was just football.
A critical point for the women’s game from 2019-07-04T14:59:42
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 over for England after...
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Neville’s need to win and the remarkable Rapinoe from 2019-07-01T12:23:03
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 Morgan as excitement continues to ...
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Bronze sets gold standard as England power into semi-finals from 2019-06-28T13:00
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 semi-finals.
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Cameroon implode, England advance and Marta bows out from 2019-06-24T12:00
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 Saywer is joined...
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We pick Neville’s best England team from 2019-06-20T12:00
With three wins from three England have qualified for the knockout stages in style – but who will Phil Neville pick next?
Natalie Sawyer is joined by former England, Chelsea and West Ham d...
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LifeTimes with Fran Kirby from 2019-06-19T04:00
At the age of 14, Fran Kirby had to deal with the sudden and devastating death of her mother. The next day she went back to school, carrying on her life as normal until grief and depression hit ...
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Neville’s Japan dilemmas and Chile’s star goalkeeper from 2019-06-17T12:00
We are into the final round of group games in France and England have already qualified for the knockout stages. Natalie Sawyer is joined by former England, Chelsea and West Ham defender Claire ...
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Should we move the goalposts? from 2019-06-13T13:43:53
It’s been a memorable few days at the Women’s World Cup in France. Natalie Sawyer digests it in the company of Molly Hudson, Rebecca Myers and Tottenham goalkeeper Chloe Morgan.
Th...
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The future of women’s football from 2019-06-13T11:58:54
The biggest World Cup in the history of women’s football is well underway, with the action in France already having a significant impact back in the UK.
Natalie Sawyer is joined by...
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LifeTimes with Paul Pogba from 2019-06-11T11:00
In this new podcast series, LifeTimes, our leading writers have stepped away from the heat of the action to speak in-depth to some of the most famous athletes on the planet - starting in episode...
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England survive Scotland scare but it’s just the beginning for France from 2019-06-10T13:48:42
France 2019 is in full swing and Natalie Sawyer is joined by Molly Hudson, Rebecca Myers and former Lioness Claire Rafferty to pore over the opening weekend’s action.
England edge past...
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France 2019 World Cup preview from 2019-06-06T04:00
With the World Cup kicking off on Friday, Natalie Sawyer is joined by former England star Claire Rafferty, as well as Molly Hudson, Rebecca Myers and Matt Dickinson from the Times to preview arg...
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In conversation with Caulkin from 2019-06-05T04:00
For those suffering Gab Marcotti withdrawal symptoms, we have a treat for you. And indeed a treat for Gab, as he sits down for a chat with one of his favourite writers, the northern sports corre...
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Did key Kane call cost Pochettino and Spurs? from 2019-06-03T15:35:21
It’s the last ever Game podcast for one Gabriele Marcotti. And there are plenty lining up to pay tribute to the man who has made this podcast his own.
On the agenda this week, the ...
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Champions League final preview from 2019-05-27T14:16
Gab Marcotti and Natalie Sawyer bring you a special bumper look ahead to the Champions League final and Europa League final, in the company of Oli Kay, Paul Joyce, Gregor Robertson and James Ghe...
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Football, Bloody Hell! How United won the Treble from 2019-05-23T21:00:45
Natalie Sawyer introduces a special one hour documentary from talkSPORT looking back at Manchester United's amazing treble winning season. You'll hear how;
- The United board wondered ...
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Bale and Man City – struggling to be loved from 2019-05-20T17:11:44
Gab Marcotti and Natalie Sawyer are joined by Matt Dickinson and Alan Smith after a historic weekend in English football.
Manchester City equal the biggest FA Cup final win ever wi...
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Gracia, Griezmann and Lampard’s young Rams from 2019-05-16T18:59:59
Less football but no fewer football talking points for Gab Marcotti, Natalie Sawyer, Oli Kay and Bill Edgar to pore over.
Manchester City look to complete the domestic treble with ...
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Phenomenal Liverpool more limited than Manchester City from 2019-05-13T14:47:54
The most relentless title race in Premier League history is over. Natalie Sawyer and Gab Marcotti are joined by Paul Hirst and James Gheerbrant to determine where the trophy was won.
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A night to remember for Spurs and who will claim top spot on Sunday? from 2019-05-09T15:00
On this episode, Natalie Sawyer and Gab Marcotti are lucky to be joined in the studio by Alan Smith, and down the line Henry Winter gives his take on past performances and the big challenges to ...
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Arsenal’s big rebuild and a plea to see the real Tottenham from 2019-05-06T14:00:48
A big weekend in the Premier League and a big week to come in the Champions League. Natalie Sawyer and Gab Marcotti are joined by Alyson Rudd and Oli Kay to discuss it all.
Arsenal...
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Celestial Messi as Rafa awaits the Reds from 2019-05-02T15:05:06
After an enthralling midweek of Champions League semi-finals, Natalie Sawyer and Gab Marcotti are joined by Henry Winter, George Caulkin and Bill Edgar to break it all down.
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Bielsa back in the good books while Spurs squad enter breaking point from 2019-04-29T14:07:20
Natalie Sawyer and Gab Marcotti are joined by James Gheerbrant and Paul Hirst after a weekend of unique talking points in the world of football.
Manchester City clear another hurdl...
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Pogba’s PFA puzzler and the underwhelming race for 4th from 2019-04-25T15:58:20
Natalie Sawyer and Gab Marcotti are joined by Oli Kay and Alan Smith after a big midweek in the Premier League.
Manchester City played their game in hand at Old Trafford and ran ou...
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Will disgraceful United rally for the Manchester derby? from 2019-04-22T12:51:37
Natalie Sawyer is joined by Alan Smith, Gary Jacob and Paul Hirst after a seismic Easter weekend.
Manchester United are embarrassed and humiliated, losing 4-0 to Everton at Goodison Pa...
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Poch reaches new heights as De Gea reaches crossroads from 2019-04-18T16:13:32
It was a momentous midweek of Champions League football. Natalie Sawyer and Gab Marcotti are joined by Paul Hirst and Alan Smith to pore through it all.
Tottenham reach their first eve...
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Is this title race good for the Premier League? from 2019-04-15T14:20:30
Natalie Sawyer and Gab Marcotti are joined by Matt Dickinson and Bill Edgar after another Premier League weekend where the top two were victorious.
We look at the run-ins of Liverpool ...
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Stage set for Hazard as Liverpool face title race demons from 2019-04-11T15:55:13
Natalie Sawyer and Gab Marcotti are joined by Oli Kay and special guest, Belgian football journalist Kristof Terreur.
Liverpool host Chelsea and the ghosts of their last title race wit...
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Will Pep get funky and outfox himself? from 2019-04-08T13:41:46
Natalie Sawyer is back alongside Gab Marcotti, James Gheerbrant and Alan Smith after an epic semi-final and ahead of some intriguing quarter-finals.
As Tottenham get ready to host ...
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The substance of Sterling and Warnock on the warpath from 2019-04-04T15:24:17
Gab Marcotti is joined by Henry Winter, Alyson Rudd and Alan Smith to wade through some big issues and talking points in the world of football.
Manchester City’s quadruple hopes lo...
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Sarri not helping himself as Liverpool & United get lucky from 2019-04-01T14:38:33
After a Sunday full of drama and controversy, Gab Marcotti is joined by Paul Joyce, James Gheerbrant and Bill Edgar to discuss the major talking points in the Premier League.
Liver...
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Is Solskjaer the new Dalglish? from 2019-03-28T16:29:37
Premier League football is back, as are Gab Marcotti, Alyson Rudd, James Gheerbrant and Paul Joyce for The Game podcast.
And the big breaking news on Thursday morning is that Manch...
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What’s the story Gab and Rory? from 2019-03-27T06:00
In a special episode, Gab Marcotti welcomes back Rory Smith to The Game podcast, as they pore through some of the biggest issues in football today.
While Manchester United look to ...
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Declan Rice and the curious case of Callum Hudson-Odoi from 2019-03-21T16:04:05
Natalie Sawyer and Gab Marcotti are joined by Bill Edgar and George Caulkin to discuss the start of the Euro 2020 qualifiers.
England face the Czech Republic on Friday night as they ge...
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Will 48 teams dilute the quality of the World Cup? from 2019-03-18T15:10:22
Natalie Sawyer and Gab Marcotti are joined by Alyson Rudd and Paul Hirst to dissect club football before the last international break of the season.
Wolves knock out Manchester Uni...
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Mane among the elite & Dier on Brexit from 2019-03-14T17:47:29
With 4 English teams making it through to the last 8 of the Champions League, Gab Marcotti, Natalie Sawyer, James Gheerbrant and Oli Kay run the rule over the contenders for Europe’s top title.<...
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How do we protect players from pitch invaders? from 2019-03-11T15:51:25
It’s been a weekend of incomprehensible refereeing decisions and inexcusable fan behaviour. Natalie Sawyer and Gab Marcotti are joined by Matt Dickinson and Alan Smith to analyse it all.
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Solskjaer’s smile and swagger as Real’s roof caves in from 2019-03-07T15:33:26
Following a monumental week in Europe, Gab Marcotti and Natalie Sawyer are joined by Henry Winter and Alan Smith to examine the fall-out from a shocking Tuesday and Wednesday.
Manchest...
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Expectation and exhaustion weigh down Liverpool & Spurs from 2019-03-04T15:19:03
After a derbylicious weekend, Natalie Sawyer and Gab Marcotti are in the company of Alyson Rudd, Matthew Syed and Paul Joyce with plenty to discuss.
Liverpool are held by Everton a...
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Struggling to assess Silva as Liverpool fall back on full-backs from 2019-02-28T17:47:22
After a full midweek fixture list, Gab Marcotti, Natalie Sawyer and Gary Jacob look ahead to a weekend packed full of derbies.
Chelsea sweep aside Spurs despite the controversy sur...
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We need to talk about Kepa from 2019-02-25T15:22:38
After a huge Sunday of football happenings, Gab Marcotti and Natalie Sawyer are joined by Alyson Rudd and Paul Hirst to try and make sense of it all.
Where else to start but with t...
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United desperate for Liverpool to fail from 2019-02-21T15:53:38
Gab Marcotti and Natalie Sawyer are joined by Oli Kay, Bill Edgar and George Caulkin ahead of a huge weekend of football.
Liverpool travel to Old Trafford to face bitter rivals Man...
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Premier League or Champions League? Will Pep and Klopp prioritise? from 2019-02-18T15:49:26
Gab Marcotti and Natalie Sawyer look ahead to another week of Champions League action in the company of Alan Smith and James Gheerbrant.
With the top two in the Premier League both...
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Tottenham’s achievements are out of this world from 2019-02-14T15:06:41
Gab Marcotti, Natalie Sawyer and Bill Edgar discuss two big Champions League nights with a man who was at Old Trafford and Wembley – Henry Winter.
Tottenham dismantle Dortmund as the p...
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Sarri, Sancho and the power of Pogba from 2019-02-11T15:22:55
Gab Marcotti and Natalie Sawyer are joined by Oli Kay and James Gheerbrant after a seismic Sunday where Man City hit Chelsea for six.
After 3 defeats in 4 games, with plenty of goals s...
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Is Liverpool’s luck running out? from 2019-02-07T16:56:01
Natalie Sawyer and Gab Marcotti are joined by Henry Winter, Martyn Ziegler and Bill Edgar as the title race takes another twist.
7 days ago Liverpool missed the chance to go 7 poin...
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The interim and the intermediary from 2019-02-04T15:01:18
Gab Marcotti and Natalie Sawyer are joined by Matt Hughes and Paul Hirst after a good weekend for the Manchester clubs.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s sensational performance as interim ma...
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Chelsea lose interest while City lose ground from 2019-01-31T18:50:49
A full midweek Premier League programme and a transfer deadline – what a feast for Natalie Sawyer, Gab Marcotti, Oli Kay, James Gheerbrant and George Caulkin.
Liverpool miss the ch...
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Racism rears its head plus Pellegrini’s poor preparation from 2019-01-28T15:39:01
Gab Marcotti and Natalie Sawyer are joined by Paul Joyce, Alan Smith and former Chelsea winger and award-winning author Paul Canoville after FA Cup 4th round weekend.
Millwall shock Ev...
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The perspective of a Premier League owner from 2019-01-24T16:51:36
Gab Marcotti and Natalie Sawyer host an author special this Thursday on The Game podcast.
Joshua Robinson, co-author of The Club: How the English Premier League Became the Wild...
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Sarri raises the stakes as Rashford rediscovers his confidence from 2019-01-21T21:38:53
Natalie Sawyer and Gab Marcotti are joined by Matt Dickinson and Alan Smith after an impactful weekend in the Premier League.
Arsenal beat Chelsea emphatically at the Emirates, cau...
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Bullish Bielsa and the absence of the Arsenal way from 2019-01-17T16:46:34
Natalie Sawyer and Gab Marcotti are joined by Henry Winter and Bill Edgar on a week that has everyone in the world of football talking.
Arsenal take on Chelsea in a pivotal clash in th...
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Solskjaer’s startling start. Plus is spying part of sport? from 2019-01-14T15:53:57
Natalie Sawyer and Gab Marcotti are back with Alyson Rudd and Paul Hirst in tow to talk the major issues of the weekend
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s perfect start as Manchester United manage...
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Arsenal can’t retain Ramsey as Solskjaer pumps up Pogba from 2019-01-10T16:01:04
Gab Marcotti and Natalie Sawyer are joined by James Gheerbrant and Oli Kay ahead of a big Premier League weekend and following a footballing week that provided plenty of talking points on and of...
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Respecting the right to rotate in the FA Cup from 2019-01-07T14:12:25
Gab Marcotti and Natalie Sawyer are reunited in the studio and are joined by Matt Dickinson and James Gheerbrant after FA Cup 3rd round weekend.
Newport knock out Leicester in the ...
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Klopp still a winner as City fight for their title from 2019-01-04T01:50:01
Natalie Sawyer brings you The Game podcast slightly later than usual – to take in the biggest game of the season so far with Henry Winter, Alyson Rudd and Alan Smith.
Champions Man...
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The Game changes the game from 2018-12-31T00:01
For the final podcast of 2018, Gab Marcotti and Natalie Sawyer bring you a one-off special, as the great writers at The Times give us their ideas for changing the game of football forever.
Liverpool yet to peak as Burnley suffer identity crisis from 2018-12-27T15:08:49
After a Boxing Day full of goals and surprises, Natalie Sawyer is back alongside Alyson Rudd, Alan Smith and Paul Hirst to digest it all.
Manchester City had lost 2 out of 61 Premi...
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Piling praise on Palace plus Tottenham’s troubling transfer window from 2018-12-24T15:19:09
It’s Christmas Eve but Natalie Sawyer and Gab Marcotti are hard at work bringing you The Game podcast from The Times with Henry Winter and Gary Jacob.
It’s time to critique an incredib...
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The Game meets Martin Tyler from 2018-12-22T00:01
In a special episode, Alyson Rudd sits down at Sky Sports with the voice of football - Martin Tyler.
We talk about Martin's days as a non-league striker at Wealdstone, his beginnings i...
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Solskjaer suited to managing Manchester United from 2018-12-20T15:32:07
Gab Marcotti and Natalie Sawyer are joined by Alyson Rudd, Oliver Kay and James Gheerbrant to discuss the biggest football story of the season, that being the sacking of Jose Mourinho as Manches...
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United need to be working on Mourinho’s replacement now from 2018-12-17T15:55:03
Natalie Sawyer and Gab Marcotti are in the company of Oliver Kay and Matt Hughes, the morning after Liverpool sweep aside Manchester United at Anfield.
Even if United persist with ...
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Liverpool in control and Rafa in need of relief from 2018-12-13T16:51:25
Natalie Sawyer and Gab Marcotti are joined by George Caulkin, Paul Joyce and Bill Edgar ahead of another seismic Saturday and Sunday in the Premier League.
League leaders Liverpool hos...
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Brave Sterling’s done football a favour from 2018-12-10T15:09:49
Natalie Sawyer is joined by Alyson Rudd, Henry Winter and Matthew Syed to discuss a weighty issue in the world of football.
Raheem Sterling was allegedly the victim of racist abuse dur...
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No Fred for United and no striker for City? from 2018-12-06T15:58:01
Gab Marcotti and Natalie Sawyer are joined by Paul Hirst and Bill Edgar to discuss the headlines in the world of football.
Arsenal make it 20 games unbeaten as they draw 2-2 at Old Tra...
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Micro-manager Emery and the incompatible Pogba and Mourinho from 2018-12-03T14:24:03
What a weekend in the Premier League and with a full set of midweek fixtures to come, Natalie Sawyer and Gab Marcotti are joined by Oliver Kay and Bill Edgar to digest all the action.
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More Mourinho melodrama & the Merseyside midfield matchup from 2018-11-29T16:54:08
Gab Marcotti and Natalie Sawyer are joined by Henry Winter and Gary Jacob ahead of a huge weekend of Premier League action.
Tottenham have beaten Chelsea and Inter Milan this week and ...
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Pochettino proving priceless plus how good are PSG? from 2018-11-26T15:05:37
After a big weekend in the Premier League, it’s an even bigger week to come in the Champions League. Gab Marcotti and Natalie Sawyer are joined by Alyson Rudd and Matt Dickinson.
T...
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Sparky losing his spark and the Republic of Ireland reshuffle from 2018-11-22T15:44:22
The Premier League is back and so are Natalie Sawyer and Gab Marcotti, aided admirably by Bill Edgar and George Caulkin.
It’s a big weekend at the bottom with Ranieri taking charge of ...
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The Southgate and Scudamore success stories from 2018-11-19T14:52:34
Gab Marcotti is joined by Matt Dickinson and Matt Hughes in the aftermath of England’s progression to the Nations League finals after victory over Croatia. Iceland feels like a long time ago. Listen
Torreira, Patricio & Fraser – the stars of the season so far from 2018-11-15T15:42:42
It’s not quite awards season but with a third of the Premier League season gone, Natalie Sawyer and Gab Marcotti are joined by Gregor Robertson and Matt Furniss from Opta to review the best and ...
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Sancho, Silva and United’s waste of money from 2018-11-12T15:00:09
Gab Marcotti and Natalie Sawyer are joined by Alyson Rudd and Oliver Kay after a massive Manchester derby.
Events at the Etihad throw up a number of questions. Is Jose Mourinho get...
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City and Sterling guilty of deception? from 2018-11-08T16:28:59
Gab Marcotti and Natalie Sawyer are joined by James Gheerbrant and Paul Hirst ahead of the Manchester derby. While United were securing a famous win in Turin, City were smashing Shakhtar but wit...
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Rooney, City and the poppy from 2018-11-05T14:45
Natalie Sawyer and Gab Marcotti are joined by Alyson Rudd and Alan Smith in the studio to tackle some thorny issues in the football world.
England’s friendly with the USA will now ...
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Is Pochettino in play this summer? from 2018-11-01T15:07:51
Gab Marcotti and Natalie Sawyer are joined by Jonathan Northcroft and James Gheerbrant ahead of another huge weekend of football.
How will Liverpool, arguably with their most solid def...
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Vichai got it right on and off the pitch from 2018-10-29T15:18:15
It’s been a weekend where shocking events off the field have overshadowed football.
On Saturday night, after Leicester City’s game with West Ham, Leicester owner Vichai Srivaddhana...
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Mourinho’s handbrake and the psychology of goalkeeping from 2018-10-25T15:15:36
Natalie Sawyer and Gab Marcotti are privileged to be joined by Henry Winter and Matthew Syed after a Champions League week that’s thrown up a number of broader talker points.
It’s anot...
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The Ronaldo dilemma and is Joka’s job in jeopardy? from 2018-10-22T14:58:56
Gab Marcotti is joined by Paul Hirst, Gary Jacob and Bill Edgar after a big weekend of football and ahead of a big week to come.
With Cristiano Ronaldo returning to Old Trafford wi...
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Pochettino’s toughest test and a big time for Barkley from 2018-10-18T14:54:36
Gab Marcotti and Natalie Sawyer are joined by Matt Dickinson and James Gheerbrant as the Premier League returns from the international break with a vengeance.
Unbeaten Chelsea host...
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German decline and managers behaving nicely from 2018-10-15T13:08:47
Gab Marcotti and Natalie Sawyer are joined by Martyn Ziegler and Alan Smith to discuss the biggest story in international football – the sudden regression of the German national team.
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Can Terry avoid being Aston Villa’s alpha male? from 2018-10-11T13:33:16
Gab Marcotti and Natalie Sawyer are joined by Matt Hughes and George Caulkin. And it’s a very difficult podcast for Natalie as Brentford have lost their beloved boss.
Dean Smith an...
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Rating Ramsey and the damage done to the United brand from 2018-10-08T13:29:03
Gab Marcotti and Natalie Sawyer are back with Oliver Kay and James Gheerbrant as the Premier League tightens up at the top.
The two title favourites draw 0-0 at Anfield with Riyad Mahr...
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Liverpool limping and Lloris in the limelight from 2018-10-04T15:35
Gab Marcotti and Natalie Sawyer are joined by Alyson Rudd to discuss a big week in the Champions League, and a bigger weekend to come in the Premier League.
Liverpool face Manchest...
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Is Mourinho erratically engineering an early exit? from 2018-10-01T14:35:44
Gab Marcotti and Natalie Sawyer are back to review more misery for Mourinho at Manchester United. After defeat at West Ham confirms their worst start in 29 years, has he taken United back to squ...
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Pogba and Mourinho enter end game from 2018-09-27T15:12:23
It’s the story that keeps on giving. The bad blood between Paul Pogba and Jose Mourinho continues to boil at Manchester United. Gab Marcotti and Natalie Sawyer discuss with James Gheerbrant and ...
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Wizardry from Wolves as Keegan gets candid on cowboy Newcastle from 2018-09-24T13:05:13
Natalie Sawyer and Gab Marcotti are joined by Henry Winter and Bill Edgar after another eyebrow-raising Premier League weekend.
With Liverpool maintaining their 100% record and Chelsea...
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Poundings for Pochettino and PSG from 2018-09-20T15:49:23
Gab Marcotti and Natalie Sawyer react to an eventful midweek in the Champions League as Tottenham taste their third defeat in a row. Are we right to question Mauricio Pochettino’s decisions...
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Wounded Wilfried and Everton's unsavoury Silva situation from 2018-09-17T13:11:01
Gab Marcotti and Natalie Sawyer break down some major talking points after another big Premier League weekend, in the company of Alyson Rudd and Paul Joyce.
Liverpool are flying with 5...
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Is Pogba miscast as a mercenary? from 2018-09-13T14:35:32
The Premier League returns, as do Gab Marcotti and Natalie Sawyer in the company of Matt Hughes and Paul Hirst, to look ahead to what promises to be an intriguing weekend.
Gary Nev...
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Walker left wondering and the pressure to conform in football from 2018-09-10T12:35:33
Natalie Sawyer is joined by Matt Dickinson and Bill Edgar to discuss the fall-out from England’s Nations League defeat to Spain at Wembley. With Joe Gomez preferred to Kyle Walker in a back 3, a...
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The Nations League – how, what and why? from 2018-09-06T14:41
Gab Marcotti and Natalie Sawyer are joined by Alyson Rudd and George Caulkin to discuss the inaugural UEFA Nations League weekend. But if you’re still unsure about what exactly it is, allow us t...
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Playing out from the back and Pellegrini under pressure from 2018-09-03T14:31:13
Natalie Sawyer and Gab Marcotti are back together in the studio after another Premier League weekend full of surprises.
Oliver Kay witnesses the Woodward banner at Turf Moor as we ...
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Champions League group stage draw 18/19 from 2018-08-30T20:14:08
In a special bonus bite of The Game podcast, Gab Marcotti is in Monaco to give his reaction to the group stage draw of the Champions League.
In Group B, Tottenham face not just the...
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Spurs strong and stable as chaos reigns at Old Trafford from 2018-08-30T14:19:57
Natalie Sawyer is back in the studio, alongside Alyson Rudd and Bill Edgar on The Game podcast.
With The Times reporting that Anthony Martial has been offered a 5 year contract by Manc...
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Examining Ozil’s illness and Owen’s injuries from 2018-08-27T13:46:10
Gab Marcotti and Alyson Rudd break down some complex issues on this Bank Holiday Monday edition of The Game.
Arsenal secure their first win under Unai Emery but Mesut Ozil is missi...
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Emery changing embedded norms as Newcastle stop trying from 2018-08-23T14:43:57
Gab Marcotti, Alan Smith and George Caulkin tackle some of the tough issues in football this week, starting with the never-ending dispute between Newcastle fans and their owner, following some W...
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The wayward Woodward and the absent Aubameyang from 2018-08-20T12:20:15
Gab Marcotti is joined by Gary Jacob and Paul Hirst after a Premier League weekend that asks a lot of questions. Manchester United’s defeat at Brighton raises issues over United’s defence. The p...
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Time for Pep to shine without his biggest star from 2018-08-16T14:01:59
Natalie Sawyer and James Gheerbrant take a look at the issues dominating the headlines in football ahead of another big Premier League weekend.
Paul Joyce joins us to discuss how Manch...
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Seamless City unstoppable as Pogba plants seeds with Mourinho from 2018-08-13T13:18:16
Gab Marcotti and Natalie Sawyer are joined by Matt Dickinson and Oliver Kay after the opening weekend of the Premier League season. And it’s clear the rest of the division should be very worried...
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The Game’s Premier League Preview 18/19 from 2018-08-06T12:08:40
The Game is back for the new Premier League season and it's double trouble. Gab Marcotti is joined by new co-host Natalie Sawyer. We’ll be bringing you a half-hour show every Monday and from nex...
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Pogba peaks and Mbappe mesmerises as France are crowned world champions from 2018-07-15T22:21:10
After 32 days and 64 games, it is France who take home the World Cup after a pulsating 4-2 win over Croatia in Moscow.
For our final episode, Natalie Sawyer is joined by Oliver Kay...
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England are a mid-table international side from 2018-07-14T20:21:24
Natalie Sawyer presents the penultimate podcast of this World Cup. England are well beaten by Belgium in a slightly sobering third place play-off. Matt Dickinson joins us from St Petersburg to a...
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The future's bright…and football could still come home from 2018-07-12T01:06:10
England’s World Cup adventure ends at the penultimate hurdle as Croatia come from behind to defeat the Three Lions in the semi-finals of the World Cup in Moscow after extra-time.
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England free from the past to make their own history from 2018-07-10T22:58:10
Natalie Sawyer brings you The Game World Cup Daily with less than 24 hours to go until England take on Croatia for a place in the World Cup Final.
Henry Winter joins us from Moscow to ...
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Saluting the most unified England team in 20 years from 2018-07-08T00:49:48
The World Cup in Russia continues to give and give to England fans. The Three Lions are through to the last 4 for the first time since 1990 after seeing off Sweden in Samara by 2 goals to nil. Listen
England empathise with Southgate's squad as players and people from 2018-07-06T23:17:16
Can Southgate’s side see off Sweden in Samara and soar to the semi-finals?
Natalie Sawyer is joined by Henry Winter and Alan Smith to analyse England’s chances in the World Cup qua...
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England's unbelievable opportunity to reach the World Cup Final from 2018-07-03T23:51:10
Another historic night in Russia. At the World Cup where seemingly anything can happen, England win a World Cup penalty shootout for the first time ever, knocking out Colombia at the last 16 sta...
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England need to end embarrassing knock-out record from 2018-07-02T23:07:33
It’s time. England take on Colombia in the round of 16 in Moscow with the winner facing an appetising route to a return to the Russian capital in just over a week and a half.
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Stupid Spain slip out as changing of the guard continues from 2018-07-01T22:55:08
Natalie Sawyer looks back at the second day of last 16 ties at the World Cup. Two matches, two 1-1 draws, two penalty shootouts and a whole lot of drama.
Hosts Russia overturn the rank...
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Modest Mbappe steals the show as Messi & Ronaldo exit the stage from 2018-06-30T22:26:31
The knockout stage of the World Cup in Russia begins with a bang. Natalie Sawyer reviews the progression of Uruguay and France to the last 8. A stunning display from 19-year-old Kylian Mbappe bl...
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England's B team beaten to create Colombia clash from 2018-06-28T23:16:28
After all the speculation over England's Group G decider with Belgium, two reserve sides face off in Kaliningrad with Gareth Southgate's side losing 1-0 and surrendering top spot. But does finis...
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Entitled Germany out as the World Cup continues to shock from 2018-06-27T22:22:45
For the third World Cup in a row, the holders are knocked out at the group stage. Defeat for Germany against South Korea spelled the end of their reign as world champions and raised major questi...
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Messi moves Argentina towards fixture with France…and then Ronaldo? from 2018-06-26T22:35:13
With the score at 1-1 against the Super Eagles in St Petersburg, Argentina were 4 minutes away from being eliminated from the World Cup. But a Marcos Rojo volley spared Jorge Sampaoli’s blushes ...
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VAR rescues Spain to set up Moscow meeting with Russia from 2018-06-25T22:39:44
Spain lose and then regain top spot in Group B as VAR allows a disallowed Iago Aspas equaliser while simultaneously awarding Iran a penalty to push Portugal down into second place.
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England are better off beating Belgium from 2018-06-24T22:59:39
After pummelling Panama in record-breaking fashion, England’s attention now turns to the knock-out stages of the World Cup. But with a game to come against Group G rivals Belgium, Natalie Sawyer...
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Kroos takes control but can Loftus-Cheek take his chance? from 2018-06-23T22:02:57
A sensational finish in Sochi as a 95th minute winner from Toni Kroos keeps Germany’s World Cup hopes alive with a 2-1 victory over Sweden.
Natalie Sawyer is joined by Matt Dickinson f...
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Nervy Neymar sheds tears as Southgate sours on the media from 2018-06-22T22:13:11
Natalie Sawyer reports on another historic day at the World Cup as Neymar sees a penalty given, then rescinded by VAR. Gab Marcotti discusses the world’s most expensive player and what’s going o...
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Abysmal Argentina and a scarcity of scoring for Sterling from 2018-06-21T23:39:52
One of the biggest stories of this World Cup in Russia continues to unfold as Argentina stand on the brink of elimination after their 3-0 drubbing by Croatia. Natalie Sawyer is joined by Oliver ...
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Southgate's shoulder separation and BBC versus ITV from 2018-06-20T22:51:40
Another day, another England story as a wander into the woods ends with manager Gareth Southgate in a sling. Natalie Sawyer gets an update from the England camp with Paul Joyce who has also been...
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Dele's diagnosis and the joy of watching Russia from 2018-06-19T23:56:21
Host nation Russia are as good as qualified for the last 16 of the World Cup, for the first time ever. Natalie Sawyer is joined by Alyson Rudd and James Gheerbrant as Mo Salah’s Egypt are set to...
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Captain Kane wrestles back victory for England from 2018-06-18T22:36:18
The rollercoaster ride of following the Three Lions continues as England leave it late to secure 3 points in their World Cup opener against Tunisia.
Natalie Sawyer is joined by Matt Di...
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England set for centre stage as the world champions suffer Mexico mauling in Moscow from 2018-06-17T22:49:14
With Gareth Southgate’s men 24 hours from Tunisia, Natalie Sawyer, Jonathan Northcroft and James Gheerbrant ask will we see the real Harry Kane? And what’s to be done about those Volgograd mosqu...
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Iceland upset the odds again while VAR makes its mark from 2018-06-17T00:21:49
Matchday 3 was historic for the World Cup as not one but two penalties were awarded with the help of the Video Assistant Referee.
Natalie Sawyer breaks down all that and an incredible ...
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Ronaldo steals the show in Sochi on a day of a late drama from 2018-06-15T23:11:10
Natalie Sawyer reviews a breathless Matchday 2 at the World Cup. Three games all decided by last minute goals, as the panel react to the greatest World Cup performance of Cristiano Ronaldo’s car...
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Russia romp home while England bowl the media over from 2018-06-14T21:41:56
The World Cup is underway! Natalie Sawyer brings you the first of our daily matchday podcasts from The Times, alongside Matt Hughes in a studio that could rival ITV for grandeur and excess.
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The Game World Cup Preview 2018 from 2018-06-06T23:01
Natalie Sawyer fronts the new World Cup podcast from The Times, publishing every night after the final whistle on every matchday. In our opening episode, Gab Marcotti, Henry Winter and James Ghe...
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Klopp created an insecure goalkeeping situation from 2018-05-28T14:17:22
In the last regular season episode before the start of our World Cup podcasts, Gab Marcotti is joined by James Scowcroft and Jonathan Northcroft to discuss the fall-out from Real Madrid’s Champi...
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FA Cup Final showcases unappealing Manchester United from 2018-05-21T14:10:24
Gab Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd and Matt Dickinson to discuss Chelsea's FA Cup final victory over Manchester United and the aftermath at Wembley. Was United's manager too disrespectful to ...
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The Game Live with former England manager Roy Hodgson from 2018-05-19T00:09:15
Alyson Rudd hosts a special Times Plus event in the company of Matt Dickinson, former Republic of Ireland striker Tony Cascarino and Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson.
Roy reveals his...
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100 points is a greater achievement than the Invincibles from 2018-05-14T14:45:47
As the Premier League campaign draws to a close, Gab Marcotti, Oli Kay and James Scowcroft discuss the Manchester City Centurions and whether their feat of reaching 100 points is less likely to ...
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Kane carries the can for average Alli from 2018-05-07T15:17:38
Gab Marcotti is joined by Julien Laurens and James Gheerbrant to discuss the pulsating Premier League action that saw West Brom somehow survive another weekend and the race for the top 4 restart...
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Liverpool lacking stability as Klopp loses the brain from 2018-04-30T15:05:25
Gab Marcotti is joined by Jonathan Northcroft and James Scowcroft who run the rule over the relegation run-in in the Premier League. Plus Paul Joyce helps dissect the disharmony at Liverpool that l...
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Wenger pushed towards messy departure from Arsenal from 2018-04-23T14:57:53
Gab Marcotti is joined by Henry Winter, Stewart Robson (who’s forced to say some nice things about Arsene Wenger) and Bill Edgar (who relives his pitch-invading days).
The longest ...
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Could Sterling have a Salah season? from 2018-04-16T14:20:21
Alyson Rudd, Matt Dickinson and Julien Laurens salute the magnificent Manchester City, the new champions of England as Pep overcomes the power of the Premier League. The panel also ask whether peop...
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Perfectionist Pep unprepared for failure and Friday night fights with Neil and Nuno from 2018-04-09T14:20:57
Gab Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd and Julien Laurens to discuss a jaw-dropping weekend, not just in the Premier League but at the top of the Championship.
There’s in-depth analysis...
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Rooney mauled by Man City's midfield plus the Pardew post-mortem from 2018-04-02T14:28:47
It’s Easter weekend and Gab Marcotti is joined by James Scowcroft and Julien Laurens to feast on all the big footballing issues. Will Chelsea hire a new director of football before appointing a new...
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Maguire is a must for England - but does Dele deserve to play? from 2018-03-26T15:02:49
This week, it's The Game Podcast Book Club! Grant Wahl from Sports Illustrated joins us to discuss his new book Football 2.0: How The World's Best Play The Modern Game...
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Mourinho can't work with the players anymore from 2018-03-19T15:54:03
Since our last podcast, Jose Mourinho has been talking. A lot. Gab Marcotti, Oli Kay and Stewart Robson attempt to dissect Mourinho’s words, including his summer strategy, his Sevilla summary an...
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Worn down West Ham and the curious case of Carragher from 2018-03-12T16:30:46
Gab Marcotti is in the company of Matt Dickinson and Julien Laurens to discuss Manchester United’s victory over Liverpool and the shocking aftermath of former player turned pundit Jamie Carraghe...
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Conte is talking himself out of the Chelsea job from 2018-03-05T16:26:07
England World Cup goalscorer Matthew Upson makes his debut on The Game podcast alongside Gab Marcotti and Matt Hughes to discuss the Premier League weekend as the champions submit to the champio...
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Pep's politics and Pogba on the naughty step from 2018-02-26T16:53:29
After a fabulous footballing Sunday, Gab Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd and Paul Hirst to review Manchester City’s League Cup Final win over Arsenal and Manchester United’s Premier League vic...
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VAR lies, PFA pay and Barry behaving badly from 2018-02-19T16:06:33
Political behemoth Alastair Campbell is in the studio this week to discuss his new football-based crime novel Saturday Bloody Saturday, out now, as well as his beloved Burnley and the time when ...
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Pogba needs love while Smalling and Jones need replacing from 2018-02-12T15:38:16
It’s a grand old Game this week as Gab Marcotti is joined by Jonathan Northcroft, Julien Laurens and Henry Winter to discuss a massive win for the Magpies over Manchester United. Plus the panel loo...
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The Game Live in Newcastle with Rafa Benitez from 2018-02-09T00:27:18
Alyson Rudd hosts a special Times Plus event in Newcastle in the company of George Caulkin, Oliver Kay and Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez.
In front of a live audience, Rafa reve...
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Everton's capital car crash and VAR on the sly from 2018-02-05T15:48:26
Gab Marcotti is the voice of the voiceless after the Philadelphia Eagles triumph in the Super Bowl. But there’s plenty to talk about with Oliver Kay and James Scowcroft, including the lack of atmos...
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A conversation on Cardiff's conduct and reminiscing about reducers from 2018-01-29T15:20:38
After an eventful FA Cup 4th round weekend, Gab Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd and Stewart Robson to discuss the furore over the foul by Joe Bennett on Leroy Sane, and fixate on the flaws in VAR...
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No sympathy for Silva as Arsenal get shafted by Sanchez swap from 2018-01-22T16:05:37
Gab Marcotti is joined by Matt Hughes and Bill Edgar to discuss the inevitable Alexis Sanchez - Henrikh Mkhitaryan swap deal and yet another manager biting the dust at Watford. Also on the agenda, ...
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Sanchez on strike, the Anfield effect and failure to sell VAR from 2018-01-15T16:18:29
Mark Clattenburg joins Gab Marcotti this week to react to the Premier League action and give a referee's insight into English football's first foray into VAR. Plus Alyson Rudd and James Gheerbrant ...
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The Coutinho conundrum, misbehaving managers and Arsenal’s baffling bench from 2018-01-08T16:21:27
Gab Marcotti is joined by Oliver Kay and Stewart Robson for a bumper podcast that takes in the FA Cup third round, the ins and outs at Liverpool & Stoke and whether the rivalry between Mourinho...
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The Game's Premier League half-term reports - Part Two from 2018-01-01T05:00
Gab Marcotti, Henry Winter and Alyson Rudd pick their manager and player of 2017, while also issuing their grades for the Premier League season so far. Which team is teacher's pet and which side...
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The Game's Premier League half-term reports - Part One from 2017-12-25T06:00
Gab Marcotti, Henry Winter and Alyson Rudd issue their grades for the Premier League season so far. Which team is teacher's pet and which side are sitting in the corner with a dunce's hat on? Listen
Who can build a blueprint for beating Manchester City? from 2017-12-18T15:52:06
Gab Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd and Matt Dickinson to discuss a dominant display from the champions elect (and a poor performance from Pawson). Plus the panel determine whether time has final...
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Klopp can't bring morality into refereeing decisions from 2017-12-11T17:32:58
It's a packed Game podcast as Gab Marcotti, Alyson Rudd and Julien Laurens dissect a massive Manchester derby - and the milky melee that followed. Plus the panel pick sides over the penalty in the ...
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The Game previews the Manchester derby from 2017-12-07T05:00
Gab Marcotti and Henry Winter discuss what's being billed as the biggest game of the Premier League season so far. This Sunday, the top two meet at Old Trafford in a pivotal match in the title race...
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Summer is the time to gamble on a Championship manager from 2017-12-04T16:15:54
Gab Marcotti returns to the hot seat alongside James Scowcroft and James Gheerbrant to answer some questions posed by the Premier League weekend. Has a screw come loose in Pep's head? Should Pogba ...
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Firefighter needed as Everton exit the elite from 2017-11-27T15:17:22
Matt Dickinson steps into the podcasting shoes of Gab Marcotti this week. He’s joined by Oliver Kay and Bill Edgar to discuss embarrassment at Everton, majesty at Man City and resistance to rain...
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Pulis pays the price for poor product and professionalism from 2017-11-20T16:54:28
Gab Marcotti is joined by Julien Laurens and Bill Edgar to discuss a jam-packed Premier League weekend. Did Tottenham take Arsenal too lightly? Should Zlatan start ahead of Lukaku? Plus Raphael Hon...
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Good cop Moyes walks in to West Ham’s holiday camp from 2017-11-13T16:00:44
Gab Marcotti is joined by James Gheerbrant and Stewart Robson to unlock the Ruben Loftus-Cheek conundrum for England and study how David Moyes can change the West Ham philosophy. Plus journalist Pa...
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Beleaguered Bilic worn down by dysfunctional directors from 2017-11-06T16:22:20
After a truly Super Sunday, Gab Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd, Matt Dickinson and Henry Winter to debate Mkhitaryan going missing and Arsene's inefficiency. Plus Guillem Balague discusses his b...
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Distracted Dele not yet in Kane’s league from 2017-10-30T16:10:21
Gab Marcotti, Jonathan Northcroft and Alex Kay-Jelski discuss all the fall-out from another big weekend of football, as The Game looks at the hype surrounding England’s kids, Everton’s identity cri...
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The Game speaks to Graeme Souness from 2017-10-26T05:00
In a special podcast, Alyson Rudd speaks to one of the most decorated players in football – Graeme Souness – about his autobiography ‘Football: My Life, My Passion.’
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With or without Koeman, Everton are easy opposition from 2017-10-23T16:43:08
Gab Marcotti, Matt Dickinson, Paul Joyce and Julien Laurens discuss a hugely eventful Premier League weekend as Everton ditch their Dutch manager. Plus Matthew Syed joins us to dissect the issues a...
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Arsenal don’t like it up ‘em from 2017-10-16T15:52:30
Alyson Rudd is joined by James Scowcroft and Bill Edgar as they discuss Palace picking up their first points of the season, Chelsea’s lack of firepower and Mourinho’s maddening mind games.
Scotland are missing the wee man of the past from 2017-10-09T14:24:53
Gab Marcotti, Alyson Rudd and James Scowcroft react to a weekend of international football on The Game podcast. Henry Winter joins us to debate Southgate's change of system for England.Plus from no...
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Were Chelsea wrong and was Mike Ashley right? from 2017-10-02T15:33:46
Gab Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd and Bill Edgar to dissect the Premier League weekend. Find out how Manchester City channelled 2010 Barcelona and why Dejan Lovren can handle criticism.Plus Opt...
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What is Mark Sampson’s future in football? from 2017-09-25T15:03:08
Gab Marcotti is joined by Matt Hughes and Julien Laurens to discuss the big questions posed by the Premier League weekend. Are the media too kind to Klopp? When did Bilic lose his mojo? Plus Martyn...
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Can Rooney repay massive debt to embarrassed Everton? from 2017-09-18T15:37:30
Gab Marcotti is joined by Matt Dickinson and Julien Laurens to discuss another huge weekend of football, with issues including the sacrifice of Sanchez for steel, Koeman’s counter-attack and Cologn...
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De Boer was on borrowed time from Day One from 2017-09-11T15:37:47
The first managerial casualty of the Premier League season occurs during The Game podcast, with Gab Marcotti, James Gheerbrant and former Crystal Palace striker James Scowcroft. The panel break dow...
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England's identity & judging patriotism on performance from 2017-09-04T15:32:48
Gab Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd and Oli Kay to get to the bottom of all the interest in England and the attitude of supporters towards the national team. Plus we review some of the best and w...
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Building around De Bruyne & Arsenal's cultural reset from 2017-08-28T16:39:36
Gab Marcotti is joined by Gregor Robertson and James Gheerbrant to discuss terrible Arsenal, scary Eddie Howe and why Kevin De Bruyne should be treated like Andy Reid.Plus Paul Hirst speaks to the ...
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Ozil doesn't play with any joy from 2017-08-21T15:47:12
Gab Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd, Stewart Robson and James Gheerbrant to dissect the Premier League weekend. Did Arsenal get screwed? When should the transfer window be shut? And is playing at...
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Conte's Costa blunder puts a downer on Chelsea from 2017-08-14T16:12:33
The Game is back for the new Premier League season as Gab Marcotti, Henry Winter, Stewart Robson and James Scowcroft run the rule over the runners and riders in the forthcoming campaign. Plus the p...
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43 - Is Zidane a great manager? from 2017-06-05T16:05:33
For the final time this season, Gab Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd, James Gheerbrant and Matt Hughes to discuss Real Madrid's legacy and construct a to-do list for the top 6 in the Premier Leagu...
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42 - Picking two Premier League teams of the season from 2017-05-29T15:05:26
Gab Marcotti is joined by Henry Winter, Alyson Rudd and Julien Laurens to pick not one but TWO Premier League teams of the season. Plus Matt Hughes helps dissect an FA Cup final where Conte was slo...
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41 - Is it time for Premier League play-offs? from 2017-05-22T15:30:02
Gab Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd, James Gheerbrant and James Scowcroft to issue the end of term reports for each Premier League side. Plus we discuss John Terry’s naff negotiation and the poli...
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40 - Old Conte versus New Conte from 2017-05-15T15:35:32
Gab Marcotti, Julien Laurens, Alyson Rudd and James Gheerbrant discuss the remarkable transformation of angry Antonio, the pressure piled on by Mourinho and the media's struggles in covering Footba...
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39 - United’s goal return under Mourinho is unacceptable from 2017-05-08T15:22:32
Gab Marcotti, Julien Laurens, Oliver Kay & James Scowcroft get stuck into Mourinho and whether La Liga really is better than the Premier League. Plus why does everyone else in London hate Spurs so ...
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38 - Should there be sympathy for Joey Barton? from 2017-05-01T15:37:06
Gab Marcotti is joined by Matt Hughes, James Gheerbrant and Alyson Rudd to discuss the rise and rise of Tottenham, the Joey Barton ban and Leyton Orient v Colchester.
36 - With that Diego Costa, Chelsea play with 10 men from 2017-04-17T15:20:22
Gab Marcotti is joined by Julien Laurens, James Gheerbrant and George Caulkin to dissect Mourinho's tactical dismantling of Chelsea, the highs and lows of the season in the North East and the perso...
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35 - Who needs a top 4 finish the most? from 2017-04-10T14:43:01
Alyson Rudd is joined by James Scowcroft, Julien Laurens and James Gheerbrant to discuss another scintillating showing from Spurs and who in the top 6 will suffer the biggest humiliation come May?D...
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34 - What kind of player does Barkley want to be? from 2017-04-03T15:48:25
Gab Marcotti is joined by Gary Jacob and James Scowcroft to discuss the future of Alexis Sanchez, the resurgence of Zaha & Sakho and the indiscipline of Ross Barkley.Discover more at www.thetimes.c...
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33 - England under-21s must learn from dreadful Kane experience from 2017-03-27T14:54:15
FIFA's Alex Stone gives us a fascinating insight into the daily workings of the global governing body. Plus Gab Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd, James Gheerbrant and Julien Laurens to discuss Eng...
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32 - Arsenal suffering because nobody can challenge Wenger from 2017-03-20T16:06:19
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Paul Hirst, James Gheerbrant and Stewart Robson to discuss Manchester City's riveting draw with Liverpool and the latest in the Arsene Wenger saga. Plus Henry Winter ...
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31 - Losing Kane will cost Tottenham the top 4 from 2017-03-13T16:49:31
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by James Scowcroft, Alyson Rudd and Julien Laurens to talk about the mystery of Moussa Sissoko and whether Liverpool playing badly is a good thing. Plus Matt Dickinson d...
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30 - Who is to blame? Arsene or Alexis? from 2017-03-06T17:14:48
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by James Scowcroft, Tony Cascarino and Julien Laurens to discuss the ongoing Alexis Sanchez saga, if Tyrone Mings meant the head stamp and whether retrospective action f...
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29 - Leicester have struggled to deal with the world’s expectations from 2017-02-27T16:55:02
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by James Scowcroft, Alyson Rudd and Matt Dickinson to discuss outstanding performances from Ibrahimovic, Gabbiadini and Fabregas. Plus Jonathan Northcroft gives his insi...
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28 - Why can't the World Cup have 3 or 4 co-hosts? from 2017-02-20T16:08:58
Gabriele Marcotti is back to debate the major talking points in football alongside Stewart Robson who wonders if Aguero is training well enough, Julien Laurens who is in love with Matt Rhead and Ja...
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27 - Getting rid of Ranieri is the only answer from 2017-02-13T16:14:24
Alyson Rudd is joined by James Scowcroft, Julien Laurens and Bill Edgar to discuss the futures of Claudio Ranieri at Leicester and Arsene Wenger at Arsenal.Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk.
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26 - Arsenal are a comfort zone club from 2017-02-06T16:27:31
Gab Marcotti returns to discuss the weekend's major talking points, with the aid of Tony Cascarino, Alyson Rudd and Paul Hirst. Plus Matthew Syed debates the issue of anonymity regarding Saido Bera...
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25 - Did the FA Cup hit an all-time low? from 2017-01-30T15:26:36
Max Rushden sits in for Gab Marcotti, in the company of Julien Laurens, James Scowcroft and Oliver Kay. On the agenda, the FA Cup's lack of lustre, a huge week for Big Sam and a bright future for R...
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24 - Is Wayne Rooney a genius? from 2017-01-23T16:28:11
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Julien Laurens, Matt Dickinson and Stewart Robson, plus Matthew Syed discusses his article on why people are wrong to mock Wayne Rooney's intelligence.Discover more a...
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23 - Pep has overrated his ability to improve players from 2017-01-16T16:51:30
Gabriele Marcotti is back, alongside Alyson Rudd, Julien Laurens and Matt Hughes. Plus James Scowcroft joins us live from Old Trafford and find out which Premier League manager is like a bear in a ...
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22 - More FA Cup Magic... from 2017-01-09T16:59:31
This week Alyson Rudd is joined by Julien Laurens, James Scowcroft and Oliver Kay to discuss too many FA cup changes, Hull's new manager, whether Dele Alli should leave for Spain and what the frenc...
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21 - Pep & City have anxiety problems from 2017-01-04T17:34:25
Gab Marcotti is joined by Tony Cascarino, Stewart Robson and James Scowcroft to discuss City's angry manager, Bournemouth's talented manager and Hull's former manager.Discover more at www.thetimes....
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19 - Wenger is in awe of Ozil from 2016-12-19T16:54:35
Gab Marcotti is joined by Oliver Kay, Julien Laurens and James Scrowcroft to discuss the same old Arsenal, Mourinho's new United and the thrall of China.Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk.
18 - Pep may want to work on defending from 2016-12-12T14:16:44
Gab is joined by Julien Laurens, James Scowcroft and Alyson Rudd.Find out more information, visit www.thetimes.co.uk
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17 - Liverpool lack decisiveness at the back from 2016-12-05T17:00:31
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Julien Laurens, Tony Cascarino, Stewart Robson and Gregor Robertson. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk
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16 - Mourinho only has himself to blame for getting sent off from 2016-11-28T16:13:20
Gabriele Marcotti reviews the best of the weekend's action with Julien Laurens, James Scowcroft and Matt Hughes. Plus, Matthew Syed joins the conversation as the panel debate measures in youth foot...
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15 - Mourinho was right, United are unlucky from 2016-11-21T15:11:16
Gabriele Marcotti is joined in the studio by Alyson Rudd, Tony Cascarino and Julien Laurens. The panel discuss Manchester United's lack of cutting edge, Arsenal's negativity and debate Wayne Rooney...
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14 - England need to be more pragmatic from 2016-11-14T16:00:32
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by regulars Oli Kay, Julien Laurens and Tony Cascarino to debate the apparent lack of quality in the England v Scotland World Cup qualifier at Wembley. Plus, Times write...
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13 - Poch's Plan B showed guts from 2016-11-07T16:56:27
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Julien Laurens, Matt Dickinson and Martyn Zeigler to discuss the weekend's action, plus Damian Collins MP joins the panel to debate FIFA, poppies and The FA. Find ou...
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The Game - 6 - Manchester United lack tactical intelligence from 2016-09-19T00:00
Max Rushed is joined by Julien Laurens, James Scowcroft and Oli Kay.
The Game - Week 039 - Man City lack progress since Mancini from 2016-05-09T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Julien Laurens, Tony Cascarino and Matt Hughes.
The Game - Week 037 - Martinez unlikely to be at Everton next season from 2016-04-25T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd, Julien Laurens and Rory Smith.
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The Game - Week 036 - Who should win Player of the Year? from 2016-04-18T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by James Scowcroft, Tony Cascarino and Rory Smith.
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The Game - Week 033 - Rooney injury has helped England develop from 2016-03-29T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Rory Smith.
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The Game - Week 032 - Koeman should be the next Arsenal manager from 2016-03-21T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Tony Cascarino, Clive Petty and Henry Winter.
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The Game - Week 031 - size of Newcastle will appeal to Benitez from 2016-03-14T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Tony Cascarino, Matt Hughes and Rory Smith.
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The Game - Week 030 - European Super League will be a turn-off for fans from 2016-03-07T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Julien Laurens, James Scowcroft and Rory Smith.
The Game - Week 027 - Do our referees need more help? from 2016-02-15T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Henry Winter, Alyson Smith and Rory Smith.
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The Game - Week 026 - Leicester are breaking the rules to succeed from 2016-02-08T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd, Tony Cascarino and Rory Smith.
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The Game - Week 025 - Guardiola will change the philosophy at City from 2016-02-02T00:00
Max Rushden is joined by Julien Laurens, Oli Kay and James Scowcroft.
The Game - Week 021 - Louis Van Gaal has put a spell on Manchester United from 2016-01-04T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Matt Hughes, Alyson Rudd and Julien Laurens.
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The Game - Week 020 - Louis Van Gaal has lost his aura from 2015-12-21T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti was joined by Henry Winter, Rory Smith and James Scowcroft.
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The Game - Week 019 - Wales have work cut out to get past Euro 2016 group stages from 2015-12-14T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Rory Smith, Tony Cascarino and Kit Symons.
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The Game - Week 018 - Credit Hughes for flair at Stoke from 2015-12-07T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Matt Hughes, Rory Smith and Alyson Rudd.
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The Game - Week 017 - Vardy could thrive in Champions League from 2015-11-30T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Julien Laurens, Matt Hughes and Henry Winter.
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The Game - Week 016 - Manchester City must ally pragmatism to flair from 2015-11-23T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by James Scowcroft, Rory Smith and James Ducker.
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The Game - Week 015 - Football must win in the battle against terror from 2015-11-16T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Julien Laurens, Matt Hughes and Matthew Syed in a particularly poignant podcast following the attacks in Paris and ahead of the England game against France.
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The Game - Week 014 - Zaha reborn at resurgent Palace from 2015-11-09T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Tony Cascarino, Alyson Rudd and Julien Laurens.
The Game - Week 011 - Impressive West Ham should finish on a high from 2015-10-19T00:00
Max Rushed is joined by Julien Laurens, James Scowcroft and Matt Hughes
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The Game - Week 010 - Liverpool should expect turbulence from 2015-10-12T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Rory Smith, Julien Laurens and Matt Dickinson
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The Game - Week 09 - Liverpool need big name to lose laughing stock tag from 2015-10-05T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd and Rory Smith.
The Game - Week 07 - Premier League must take Europe more seriously from 2015-09-21T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Rory Smith, Alyson Rudd and Tony Cascarino.
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The Game - Week 06 - Liverpool have no plan from 2015-09-14T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Matt Hughes, Rory Smith and Alyson Rudd.
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The Game - Week 043 - Time for a breakaway World Cup from 2015-06-01T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd, Matt Hughes, Julien Laurens and Rory Smith in the last Game podcast of the season.
The Game - Week 041 - Newcastle United are stuck in a rut from 2015-05-18T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by George Caulkin, Matt Smith and Julien Laurens.
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The Game - Week 040 - Stamford Bridge deserves credit for applauding Steven Gerrard from 2015-05-11T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Rory Smith, Alyson Rudd and Tony Cascarino.
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The Game - Week 039 - Chelsea are not boring from 2015-05-05T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Rory Smith, Alyson Rudd and Tony Evans
The Game - Week 037 - Liverpool must consider sacking Rodgers from 2015-04-20T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Rory Smith, Alyson Rudd and Julien Laurens.
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The Game - Week 036 - LvG has found his best team from 2015-04-13T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Ben Machell, James Scowcroft and Matt Hughes
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The Game - Week 035 - Sterling left feeling undervalued at Liverpool from 2015-04-07T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd, Clive Petty and Rory Smith.
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The Game - Week 034 - There's a Clamour To Play Kane from 2015-03-30T00:00
Alyson Rudd hosts this week, with Rory Smith and Tony Evans joining her to reflect on the performance of England v Lithuania and their strategy for the U21 European Championships.
The Game - Week 033 - Steven Gerrard is having a horrible season from 2015-03-23T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti was joined by Alyson Rudd, Julien Laurens and Rory Smith.
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The Game - Week 032 - City and Chelsea suffer from bad planning from 2015-03-16T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti was joined by Alyson Rudd, Clive Petty and Rory Smith
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The Game - Week 031 - FA Cup disorder was pathetic from 2015-03-09T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti was joined by Alyson Rudd, James Scowcroft and Matt Hughes
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The Game - Week 030 - Clubs would benefit from mid-season break from 2015-03-02T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd, Julien Laurens and Matt Hughes
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The Game - Week 029 - Mourinho genuinely believes there is a conspiracy from 2015-02-23T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Rory Smith, Alyson Rudd and Clive Petty.
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The Game - Week 028 - High ticket prices are stifling atmosphere from 2015-02-16T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Rory Smith, Tony Cascarino and James Scowcroft.
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Max Rushden is joined by Rory Smith, Matt Hughes and Julien Laurens
The Game - Week 025 - The league quality gap is not as large as people think from 2015-01-26T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by James Scowcroft, Alyson Rudd and James Ducker
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The Game - Week 024 - attitude of Arsenal has changed for the better from 2015-01-19T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Tony Cascarino, Rory Smith and Oli Kay.
The Game - Week 022 - It is time to scrap FA Cup replays from 2015-01-05T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by James Scowcroft, Stewart Robson and Matt Dickinson.
The Game - Week 017 - Aguero not as good as Ronaldo from 2014-12-01T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Matt Hughes, Rory Smith and Alyson Rudd
The Game - Week 015 - World Cup Boycott may be necessary from 2014-11-17T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by James Scowcroft, Tony Evans and Jonathan Northcroft.
The Game - Week 012 - Manchester City must address travel problems from 2014-10-27T00:00
Gary Jacobs was joined by Oli Kay, Rory Smith and Gabriele Marcotti on the phone.
The Game - Week 09 - Chelsea will be champions from 2014-10-06T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Rory Smith, Alyson Rudd and Clive Petty.
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The Game - Week 08 - Steven Gerrard is not finished yet from 2014-09-29T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Tony Cascarino, Alyson Rudd and Tony Barrett
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The Game - Week 07 - Pellegrini has fallen to Mourniho mind games from 2014-09-22T00:00
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The Game - Week 06 - Arsenal need to change style to win trophies from 2014-09-15T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti was joined by Alyson Rudd, Rory Smith and Matt Hughes
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The Game - Week 05 - Don't Move Rooney Into Midfield from 2014-09-08T00:00
Rory Smith and Alyson Rudd are the guests of Gabriele Marcotti this week
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The Game - Week 04 - the priority for Chelsea is the Premier League from 2014-09-01T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd, Matt Hughes and Matt Dickinson
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The Game - Week 03 - Di Maria deal smacks desperation from 2014-08-25T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Rory Smith, Alyson Rudd and Julien Laurens.
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The Game - Week 02 - United being weaker than last year is criminal from 2014-08-18T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd and James Scowcroft
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The Game - World Cup 2014 - The Build Up from 2014-06-09T00:00
Alyson Rudd is joined by Julien Laurens and Jonathan Northcroft from Bazil
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The Game - Week 40 - Atletico double is Real dream scenario from 2014-05-19T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd, Clive Petty and Rory Smith.
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The Game - Week 39 - Do Man City need to look to European glory to become a major force? from 2014-05-12T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd, James Scowcroft and George Caulkin for the penultimate podcast of the domestic season.
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The Game - Week 36 - Glazers urged to explain from 2014-04-22T00:00
The panel discuss David Moyes' departure from Old Trafford following a disappointing season with Manchester United.
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The Game - Week 35 - Emotive victory of much significance for Liverpool from 2014-04-14T00:00
The panel focus on events at Anfield after Liverpool beat Manchester City 3-2, increasing their chances of winning the title. The panel also focus on the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disast...
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The Game - Week 34 - Arsenal have become frustrating to watch from 2014-04-07T00:00
Everton's convincing win against a tactically inept Arsenal side and some controversial refereeing decisions at Upton Park.
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The Game - Week 30 - City need to curb their complacency from 2014-03-10T00:00
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The Game - Week 29 - A Manifesto for the English game from 2014-03-03T00:00
The show continues Times' Sport's 'Good of the Game' investigation - our writers have been identifying ways to raise standards in English football and trying to find solutions that Greg Dyke is see...
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The Game - Week 28 - Liverpool defensive frailties shine through from 2014-02-24T00:00
The panel analyse Liverpool's defensive frailties after their narrow 4-3 home win over a Swansea side under new management.
The Game - Week 25 - Moyes needs an improved back four from 2014-02-03T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Stewart Robson, Rory Smith and James Scowcroft
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The Game - Week 24 - Juan Mata and Moyes from 2014-01-27T00:00
FA Cup fourth-round is debated plus Juan Mata's move to Manchester United is put under the microscope.
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The Game - Week 23 - Rodgers' tactics were flawed from 2014-01-20T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Daniel Finkelstein, Alyson Rudd and Jim Proudfoot.
The Game - Week 21 - The Webb Effect from 2013-12-30T00:00
The panel talk Howard Webb's decision making, Arsenal's resilience, plus, Anelka's 'quenelle' gesture comes under the spotlight in our debate.
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The Game - Week 20 - Tan Is More Than A Pantomime Villain from 2013-12-23T00:00
Rory Smith and Julien Laurens are Gabriele Marcotti's cohorts this week as they debate whether Liverpool are better without Steven Gerrard, ask what's really going on between Cardiff Manager Malky ...
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The Game - Week 19 - AVB sacking surprise from 2013-12-16T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Rory Smith, Tony Barrett and George Caulkin as AVB parts company with Tottenham following a heavy defeat by Liverpool, plus the panel discuss Manchester City's convin...
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The Game - Week 18 - Is David Moyes to blame? from 2013-12-09T00:00
Alyson Rudd is joined by Pedro Pinto, James Scowcroft and Jim Proudfoot to discuss the post-Ferguson era at Old Trafford as Manchester United lose to Newcastle, plus Mesut Ozil and Ross Barkley's f...
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The Game - Week 17 - AVB must shake off his paranoia from 2013-12-02T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti, Julien Laurens, Stewart Robson and Oli Kay discuss Spurs' 2-2 draw against Manchester United, Chelsea's 3-1 win over Southampton as well as debating transparency in football fina...
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The Game - Week 16 - Lessons from the Liverpool derby from 2013-11-25T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd, Rory Smith and James Scowcroft to discuss the thrilling Liverpool derby, Man City's dominate performance over Spurs, plus Tony Pulis' appointment as the ...
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The Game - Live from Newcastle from 2013-11-21T00:00
Alyson Rudd is joined by George Caulkin, Oli Kay and Hull goalie Steve Harper to discuss international, national and regional talking points in football.
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The Game - Live from Birmingham from 2013-10-25T00:00
Jim Proudfoot is joined by Tony Evans, Rory Smith and special guest Dion Dublin, as well as an enthusiastic theatre audience
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The Game - Week 9 - Janasuz must not play for England from 2013-10-07T00:00
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The Game - Week 8 - Moyes must build a whole new squad from 2013-09-30T00:00
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The Game - Week 7 - DiCanio departure best for Sunderland? from 2013-09-23T00:00
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The Game - Week 6 - Chelsea & City still looking for formula from 2013-09-16T00:00
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The Game - Week 5 - England look forward from 2013-09-09T00:00
Plus, further transfer window reflections. Gab Marcotti is joined by Tony Cascarino, Rory Smith and Jonathan Northcroft
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The Game - Week 2 - Arsenal's scouts are lost from 2013-08-19T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Matt Dickinson, George Caulkin and Tony Cascarino to pick over the bones of the first weekend of the Premier League season.
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The Game - Week 37 - What now for QPR? from 2013-04-29T00:00
Gab Marcotti is joined by Tony Evans, Rory Smith and Matt Hughes
The Game - Week 34 - Champions League race wide open from 2013-04-08T00:00
Gab Marcotti, Rory Smith, Oli Kay and Julien Laurens cover Spurs v Everton, Chelsea v Sunderland and the plight of the Bundesliga
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The Game - Week 32 - Are footballers doping? from 2013-03-25T00:00
Gab Marcotti is joined by Rory Smith, Stewart Robson and Matt Hughes
The Game - Week 24 - FA Cup Shocks from 2013-01-28T00:00
Marcotti is joined by Rory Smith, Tony Cascarino and James Ducker
The Game - Week 22 - United's attacking mask from 2013-01-14T00:00
Gab Marcotti joined by Clive Petty, Rory Smith and Oliver Kay to discuss United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Man City and the 'Atlantic league' idea.
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The Game - Week 21 - Does Wenger need a cup run? from 2013-01-07T00:00
Gab Marcotti is joined by Tony Cascarino, Rory Smith and Matt Hughes
The Game - Week 19 - Title race far from over from 2012-12-28T00:00
Marcotti and co. look at latest action involving Man United, Newcastle, Chelsea, Spurs, Sunderland, QPR and Liverpool
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The Game - Week 18 - Bye Bye Balotelli? from 2012-12-17T00:00
Marcotti, Rory Smith, Pedro Pinto and George Caulkin discuss Villa, Newcastle, Man City, Liverpool and the World Cup
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The Game - Week 17 - City with RVP would be top from 2012-12-10T00:00
Marcotti, along with Oli Kay, Rory Smith and Alyson Rudd analyses the week in football, including the Manchester derby and West Ham versus Liverpool
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The Game - Week 15 - Harry's Odyssey from 2012-11-26T00:00
Marcotti is joined by Rory Smith, Tony Cascarino and Oli Kay to dicscus upheavals at Chelsea and QPR and to question the rise of West Brom
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The Game - Week 14 - Is Walcott worth the wages? from 2012-11-19T00:00
Marcotti is joined by Matt Dickinson, Clive Petty and Julien Laurens. In focus are Spurs v Arsenal, Norwich v Man United and MK Dons' upcoming battle with AFC Wimbledon
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The Game - Week 12 - Arsenal feeling shirty from 2012-11-05T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined this week by Rory Smith, George Caulkin and Absolute Radio's Russ Williams.
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The Game - Week 11 - No Man United bias from referees from 2012-10-29T00:00
Referees and their assistants come under the microscope following a controversial 3-2 win for Man United at Stamford Bridge, and a 2-2 draw in the Merseyside derby
The Game - Week 9 - English icons from 2012-10-15T00:00
International focus this week, including some thoughts on improving focus for the U21's. Marcotti is joined by Matt Hughes, Tony Cascarino & Peter Lansley
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The Game - Week 6 - Banter or offensive from 2012-09-24T00:00
Gab Marcotti is joined by Tony Evans, Rory smith and James Ducker to review the weekend in football
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The Game - Week 5 - Shakes and shockwaves from 2012-09-17T00:00
Gab Marcotti discusses the big issues in football with Matt Dickinson, Alyson Rudd and Tony Barrett
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The Game - Week 4 - The kids aren't alright from 2012-09-10T00:00
Marcotti and co. discuss England's win over Moldova and the introduction of the EPPP
The Games - Defining moments from 2012-08-10T00:00
A selection of Times reporters reveal their highlights
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The Games - Gold keeps coming from 2012-08-07T00:00
Rick Broadbent on the athletics, Jenny MacArthur on dressage and Marc Aspland on how to photo Usain Bolt
Four more golds for Team GB
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The Games - Dopey Dopers from 2012-08-01T00:00
Lynne Truss on the joy of minority sports, Matt Dickinson on cycling and Professor Ivan Waddington on doping
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The Games - Rowing For Gold from 2012-07-30T00:00
Chris Skinner discusses rowing with Patrick Kidd, equestrian with Jenny MacArthur and pictures with Elizabeth Orcutt.
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The Games - GB men in medal hunt from 2012-07-29T00:00
Plus, Adlington looks good for 800m gold and Roger Boyes discusses international diplomact at the Olympics
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/the-game-football-podcast/the-games-london-puts-on-a-show/">The Games - London puts on a show</a><small> from 2012-07-27T00:00</small></h5>
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The Games - Looking the part from 2012-07-25T00:00
Chris Skinner is joined by Owen Slot to discuss Cav's pursuit of gold, Oli Kay discusses the men's football and Laura Craik appraises the best and worst team kits.
The Games - London Prepares from 2012-07-23T00:00
Host Chris Skinner is joined by Richard Whitehead to put the bad news in perspective, photographers Marc Aspland & Graham Hughes reveal how to get the best shot of Jess Ennis, & Ashling O'Connor ha...
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The Game - Euro 2012 - It's Italy v Spain from 2012-06-29T00:00
Also, what went wrong for Germany and Portugal?
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The Game - Euro 2012 - England march on from 2012-06-20T00:00
The panel assess the chances of the remaining 8 sides at Euro 2012What next for improving England?
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The Game - Euro 2012 - Rooney returns from 2012-06-18T00:00
Also, Ronaldo shows his worth, Germans continue to impress, and the Dutch and Russians whimper out.
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The Game - Euro 2012 - Welbeck or Carroll? from 2012-06-14T00:00
Plus, do Russian fans risk posing a major threat to their national sides chances?
The Game Live - Euro 2012 Roadshow Q&A from 2012-06-03T00:00
Marcotti, Cascarino, Kay and Evans put to the test
The Game Six - Episode 40 - It's City's, despite Mancini from 2012-05-07T00:00
Plus, what impact will the FA Cup victory have on Chelsea?
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The Game Six - Episode 38 - Team GB Football approach is abominable from 2012-04-23T00:00
Is David Beckham still good enough? Is there anything to be gained from Team GB football?
The Game Six - Bonus - Ben Smith on the magic of the matchday from 2012-04-06T00:00
Ben Smith talks of the magic of your first matchday experience and also the evolution of football's global reach through social media.
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The Game Six - Episode 35 - Balotelli could cost City the title from 2012-04-02T00:00
Also, Liverpool in disarray once more and the panel of Gabriele Marcotti, Oliver Kay, Alyson Rudd and Ben Smith get to work on solving the future of England football development.
The Game Six - Episode 34 - Why did Spurs slip? from 2012-03-26T00:00
Plus, eyes on Glasgow after an eventful weekend for the Old Firm.
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The Game Six - Episode 29 - Does a side need to go bust? from 2012-02-20T00:00
Plus, praise for Hughton and O'Neill.
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The Game Six - Episode 28 - Suarez has made a fool of Dalglish from 2012-02-13T00:00
The latest from another soap opera style week in football
The Game Six - Episode 26 - Evra abuse sullies game from 2012-01-30T00:00
This week Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Matt Dickinson, Stewart Robson and Julien Laurens, football writer for Le Parisien.
The Game Six - Episode 24 - Wenger's Swansong? from 2012-01-16T00:00
Also, Newcastle, QPR and video technology debated
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The Game Six - Episode 22 - Fulham fire, Chelsea choke from 2012-01-03T00:00
Plus, Fulham show progress and class
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The Game Six - Episode 21 - Can Torres come back? from 2011-12-28T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Patrick Barclay, Peter Lansley and Pedro Pinto
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The Game Six - Bonus - Rory tells a story from 2011-12-23T00:00
New Times writer Rory Smith sets his stall out
The Game Six - Bonus16 - Barclay's roots from 2011-11-25T00:00
Marcotti and Barclay go back to Dundee
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The Game Six - Episode 16 - Villas Boas needs time from 2011-11-21T00:00
Plus, the panels thoughts on a bizarre match between Wigan and Blackburn
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The Game Six - Episode 12 - What Sir Alex Ferguson got so wrong from 2011-10-24T00:00
Patrick Barclay, Oliver Kay and Ben Smith join Gabriele Marcotti discuss the Manchester and West London derbies, and debate the Great Britain team heading to the Olympics.
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The Game Six - Bonus 10 - Decoding the satellite situation from 2011-10-12T00:00
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The Game Six - Episode 10 - Throw the book at Rooney from 2011-10-10T00:00
Plus, how should players look after their family and friends?
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Marcotti and Stewart Robson discuss the wisdom of letting players speak their minds See from 2011-09-19T00:00
Marcotti is joined by Stewart Robson, Alyson Rudd and Peter Lansley
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The Game Six - Bonus 5 - The demise of Scottish football from 2011-09-09T00:00
Gabriele Marcotti speaks with Patrick Barclay on the state of Scottish football
The Game Six - Episode 4 - Build England around Man United from 2011-08-29T00:00
Plus, what next for Arsenal, and how can Chelsea improve?
The Game Six - Bonus 2 - Players versus Pundits from 2011-08-19T00:00
Marcotti and Cascarino on the relationship between players and writers
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The Game Six - Episode 1 - Is Blue The Colour? from 2011-08-08T00:00
The panel discuss the community shield and debate who they think is the strongest side at the dawn of a new season.
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The Game Five - Episode 44 - Wilshere should in the U21's from 2011-06-06T00:00
England in review, including Under 21's preview. Plus new Prem managers in focus
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The Game Five - Bonus Podcast - Racism in French football from 2011-05-13T00:00
In a special bonus podcast, Gab Marcotti and French football writer Julien Laurens discuss the racism scandal erupting in French football
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The Game Five - Episode 40 - Fergie's great achievement from 2011-05-09T00:00
Given his squad of players, is this Fergie's greatest win? And how much is too much for a match ticket?
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The Game Five - Episode 39 - Slap bigger bans on Fergie and co from 2011-05-02T00:00
Is it time to clamp down on paranoid rantings from high profile managers?
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The Game Five - Episode 38 - Hernandez and Rooney can be great from 2011-04-25T00:00
Arsenal don't deserve success without defensive gameplan, Chicharito looks a United player in every sense and how the media's relationship as the link between players and fans is changing
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The Game Five - Episode 37 - Time for Scholes to retire from 2011-04-18T00:00
The panel discuss the fading Paul Scholes, the rising Stoke and the quiet Kroenke
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The Game Five - Episode 33 - The FA's touchline bans are a joke from 2011-03-21T00:00
The FA make a mess of Fergie's touchline ban, Chelsea and Man City have lots to worry about, and how can the likes of Spurs and Shakhtar make the Champions League semi final?
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The Game Five - Episode 24 - Is financial fair play fair? from 2011-01-17T00:00
Arsenal hammer hammers, United scrap draw with Spurs and FIFA's new plans explained
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The Game Five - Episode 20 - Blackburn ownership evaluated from 2010-12-20T00:00
Gab Marcotti is joined by Paddy Barclay, Ben Smith and Oliver Kay as they look at Blackburn's new ownership, Sunderland, and the role of the Club World Cup as Inter Milan beat TP Mazembe
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The Game Five - Episode 19 - Tevez drops bombshell on City from 2010-12-13T00:00
Gab Marcotti is joined by Oliver Kay, Stewart Robson and Tom Dart as Man City go 2nd but Carlos Tevez hands in a transfer request, and Spurs hold Chelsea
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How did Spurs beat Arsenal? What's wrong with Chelsea? When will a Premier League manager actualyl lose his job?
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The Game Five - Episode 15 - Stunning Sunderland from 2010-11-16T00:00
Gab Marcotti Joined by Alyson Rudd, Stewart Robson and George Caulkin
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Alyson Rudd is joined by Gab Marcotti, Ben Smith and Oliver Kay to discuss the big football news See from 2010-11-01T00:00
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The Game Five - Episode 11 - Rooney at a crossroads from 2010-10-18T00:00
Will Wayne Rooney really leave United? How bad were Liverpool? What does the Sunday Times' revelations say about FIFA?
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The Game Five - Episode 10 - Sir Alex Ferguson Special from 2010-10-11T00:00
Gab Marcotti is joined by Patrick Barclay, Tony Evans and Matt Dickinson to discuss Sir Alex, subject of Barclays new book 'Bloody Hell'. The panel also discuss the latest from Anfield
The Game Five - Episode 9 - Liverpool in disarray from 2010-10-04T00:00
Gab Marcotti, Tony Evans, Alyson Rudd and Tom Dart discuss Blackpool's famous Anfield win, Chelsea proving too strong for Arsenal and debate strong tackling in the game
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The Game Five - Episode 7 - Liverpool flattered in defeat from 2010-09-20T00:00
Gab Marcotti is joined by Oliver Kay, Stewart Robson and Matt Dickinson
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The Game Five - Episode 6 - Berbatov too good to keep out from 2010-09-13T00:00
Gab Marcotti, Patrick Barclay, Peter Lansley and Stewart Robson discuss Manchester United's on and off field woes, the return of Houllier and the collapse of West Ham
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The Game Five - Episode 4 - Manchester City will finish top 4 from 2010-08-30T00:00
Despite defeat to Sunderland, Manchester City still have what it takes, according to our panel. Plus, we analyse the start Newcaslte have had
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The Game Five - Episode 3 - Manchester United have worries at the back from 2010-08-23T00:00
Gab Marcotti is joined by Oliver Kay, Tony Cascarino and Tom Dart. Do United need another defender? Is Gareth Bale destined for greatness and what type of manager do Villa need?