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The Game

The thinking fan’s football podcast, providing previews and reviews of all the action – every Monday and Thursday.

Listen to the best of The Times and The Sunday Times journalists as they cover the biggest sport on the planet; from winners to losers, who’s in and out on the transfer roundabout, tactical developments, data analysis and the dreaded VAR.

Hosted by Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson alongside special guest appearances, the team bring you the latest on the Premier League and the EFL, as well as a front-row seat to international tournaments including the Champions League, European Championships and World Cups.

We know football isn’t life and death. It’s much more serious than that.

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Latest Episodes:

Reasons to be cheerful for Arsenal? And some Sean Dyche appreciation... Feb 24, 2020

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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 discuss whether Sean Dyche is getting enough credit and talk treasured sporting possessions after new Barcelona signing Martin Braithwaite admitted he'll never wash his shirt again after being hugged by Lionel Messi!

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Dele's strop and a bad night for Klopp Feb 20, 2020

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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 football's best strops after Dele Alli's antics against RB Leipzig, and with Erling Haaland taking the world by storm Gregor reminisces about playing against a 15-year-old boy wonder by the name of Wayne Rooney.

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Should I Stay Or Should I go? Feb 17, 2020

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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 changes on the horizon for Manchester City?

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Dan Gosling...get a grip Feb 13, 2020

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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 Rudd and Tom Clarke for more on this, Ben Gibson forcing his way out of Burnley, and whether Arsenal should be more worried about relegation than making the top 4!

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Are Leeds falling apart? and, what's the problem at Palace? Feb 10, 2020

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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 in depth look at the Championship and how Marcelo Bielsa can turn things around at Leeds.

They also discussed where the problems are at Palace and the difficulties of coming to terms with ageing in football.

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John Stones - where did it all go wrong? Feb 06, 2020

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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 problems on and off the pitch, and pay tribute to the 23 brave souls who followed Barrow AFC on their 740-mile round trip to Dover! With an incredible tale along the way!

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A Mourinho masterclass? And the curious case of Gareth Bale... Feb 03, 2020

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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 wrong by staying put at Real Madrid.

All that plus a touching piece on Accrington Stanley striker Billy Kee, who announced he is retiring from football at the age of 29 due to ongoing mental health issues.

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The Emptyhad and the scrap for survival Jan 30, 2020

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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, Christian Eriksen bidding farewell to the Premier League by joining Antonio Conte in Milan, and whether West Ham are doomed.

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Klopp's cup conundrum, and Cantona's kung-fu kick! Jan 27, 2020

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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 James Restall for more on this, Newcastle's proposed takeover and David Moyes' unhappy Hammers.

Plus they mark 25 years since Eric Cantona's infamous kung-fu kick! But does it get their vote for the most shocking football moment?

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The end of the road for Ole at the wheel? Jan 23, 2020

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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 bully.

All that plus Jonathan tells us why all is not well between Carlo Ancelotti and Jordan Pickford, and Gregor explains why Celtic and Rangers would beat the current Manchester United side.

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