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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:

A 'Hammer' blow as Spurs say see-ya to silverware again, and how to stop Stoke's sorry slide Sep 26, 2019

Show notes

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 out to lower league opposition.

Natalie and Gregor also looked ahead to Monday's massive clash in the Premier League as Arsenal head to Old Trafford.

And, what's happening at Stoke City? Gregor previews this weekend's EFL action as time looks like it's running out for Nathan Jones.

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How do you solve a problem like United? And Lampard's trouble at home Sep 23, 2019

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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 Edgar join Natalie Sawyer and Gregor Robertson for more on this, what Chelsea need to solve their issues at home, and why it might take us 10 years to perfect VAR.

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A bad week for Britain in Europe, and Liverpool's trip to Chelsea Sep 19, 2019

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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 Robertson on this week's episode as they look back at midweek defeats for Liverpool and Chelsea, while Tottenham blow a comfortable half time lead.

Also, has Guardiola found the answer to his defensive crisis? It looks that way.

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Pep under pressure and Arsenal are at it again Sep 16, 2019

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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 Gheerbrant and Bill Edgar for more including why England must not let Tammy Abraham slip through the net, and why Leeds might be even better than last season.

Plus we look ahead to the return of the Champions League - but is there really a better team out there than Liverpool?

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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? Sep 12, 2019

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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 back on another win for the Three Lions as they took a huge stride towards Euro 2020 qualification against Kosovo.

Gregor also discusses what exactly is going on with the Scottish National team as it looks like their only chance of reaching next summers major tournament will be through the Nations League Playoffs.

Plus, we look ahead to the return of domestic football, as Alyson explains who the 'Alpha Males' are in the dressing room.

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A wacky weekend for Watford and why Keane has a point about Fergie Sep 09, 2019

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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 Molly Hudson and Matt Dickinson to discuss Roy Keane's rant at Sir Alex Ferguson, another managerial change at Watford and where the new look super league can take the women's game in England.

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Owen v Shearer and why the English kids are alright Sep 05, 2019

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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.

They're joined by The Times' James Gheerbrant and Henry Winter who also discuss whether the modern young player is too arrogant, and who came out on top in the twitter storm between Michael Owen and Alan Shearer.

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Trouble in the top six and disruptive VAR Sep 02, 2019

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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 Martin Hardy. Could this be the season that will cause major trouble for the usual top six?

Our Scottish football correspondent Michael Grant also stops by to chat all things Rangers, Celtic and how much longer Steven Gerrard will be able to keep fans on side, following that 2-0 defeat!

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Bury fold while the Premier League wheel keeps turning Aug 29, 2019

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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.

Matt Dickinson, Rebecca Myers and Bill Edgar join Gregor to debate how EFL clubs can escape this existential crisis, whether the Premier League should share more of the blame and whether there is even still room more 92 clubs.

Our writers also debate Sanchez's legacy in England and preview the North London Derby this weekend.

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Why Pochettino is the new Mourinho, Gary Cahill reborn, and that strike from Harvey Barnes Aug 26, 2019

Show notes

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 stunning Spurs and David Silva shining brighter than ever on the south coast.

They also cast their eye over yet more VAR controversy, and ask whether Norwich might be thinking bigger than just survival despite their loss to Chelsea.

All that plus a special mention to Leicester's Harvey Barnes after his wonder strike gave Leicester all three points at Sheffield United.

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