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| Could this be the wildest transfer deadline day yet? | 29 Aug 2024 | 00:59:11 | |
Chelsea have about 20 players to sell and are still looking to buy. Liverpool have finally entered the market. What could Friday's transfer deadline bring? "Anything could happen", says Paul Hirst. He joins Tom Clarke, Charlotte Duncker and Gregor Robertson to dissect the week's transfer news, look back on the life and career of Sven-Göran Eriksson and preview the weekend's big clash: Nottingham Forest vs Wolves. Oh and a few words on United vs Liverpool, too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| How can Arne Slot get Liverpool fans "squealing"? | 26 Aug 2024 | 01:00:55 | |
Chelsea served up a humble pie for Gregor Robertson in the form of a 6-2 away win. It's on the table, but will he tuck in? He joins Tom Clarke, Alyson Rudd and Tony Cascarino in the studio to discuss a shocker of a VAR decision at Bournemouth... Where does a sleeve begin and where does it end? And what do the resident Liverpool fans make of Slot's start? Is Alyson *coughs* "squealing"? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Euros Daily #33: Is Eddie Howe the answer? | 16 Jul 2024 | 00:53:29 | |
You thought we were done, didn't you? No chance. Martin Samuel has returned to the office just to say hello (but mostly to get his laptop fixed). Tom Clarke takes the opportunity to get his views on the final and who comes after Southgate, if Southgate leaves. And now we're fully over England's loss (we are, promise), Tom Clarke, Tom Allnutt and Gregor Robertson look back over the tournament in full to pick their favourite moments and pick The Game's Euros XI. We really are done now, for a couple of weeks at least. Stay tuned for the new season... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mic’d up but p***ed off. And England’s midfield conundrum | 16 Nov 2023 | 01:00:03 | |
James Gheerbrant, Jonathan Northcroft and Gregor Robertson join tom Clarke to give VAR a grilling. Does the mic’d up programme help or hinder the case for VAR in games? The team look at issues around how subjective football is, how effective current VAR is and are there other, better options to use the technology? After an inconclusive but heated debate it’s on to England’s midfield. Bellingham and Rice seem certain starters, but who plays alongside them? Do England have a defensive midfielder, and if not, who plays instead? Finally, Jonny recently voted in a poll asking who are currently the world’s best players…he names his top five. Timeline VAR 2’ VAR, are the audio releases helping or hindering 4’ Pain is not worth the gain. It is a really difficult job, but it has become farcical. 8’ Running VAR can be exhausting, in the spotlight, no clear right and wrong, walking a tightrope Possible clips
11’ the number and detail of incidents can’t be assessed in the time allowed.
15’ modern mania to achieve perfection…in a subjective sport. 17’ timing is an issue; it takes too long the flow of the game has been affected. 20’ Has the mic’d up programme improved things or further mudded the waters.
22’ sin bins. Good idea or not? Keeping refs mics on would stop player dissent quickly. 26’ do players influence VAR by appealing and asking refs to check things.
England midfield
31’ who plays alongside Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham. 33’ the chemistry of the three is important. Southgate prizes control over everything else. Gregor thinks still Philips. 35’ can’t pick Philips or Henderson because of lack of top flight football. 37’ Trent Alexander is the answer according to Jonny. 40’ James, consider Connor Gallagher. 45’ stones, Rico Lewis, Foden Maddison. Jonny think whoever Jude wants Keep Bellingham happy.
Best players in the world
49’ Jonny voted for worlds best players. Hard to over look Premier league and England players. Haland, Rodri, Kane, Bellingham. 55’ Kane now getting the coverage he deserves. 57’ Messi still the man. What about defenders??
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| The Game Six - Episode 23 - The balance of power | 09 Jan 2012 | 00:42:52 | |
Also, reaction to the sacking of Neil Warnock, praise for MK Dons and the panel learn the 'anatomy of the transfer' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 22 - Fulham fire, Chelsea choke | 03 Jan 2012 | 00:42:54 | |
Plus, Fulham show progress and class Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 21 - Can Torres come back? | 28 Dec 2011 | 00:42:30 | |
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Patrick Barclay, Peter Lansley and Pedro Pinto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Bonus - Rory tells a story | 23 Dec 2011 | 00:10:36 | |
New Times writer Rory Smith sets his stall out Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 20 - Barry and Milner boss it | 19 Dec 2011 | 00:41:23 | |
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Ben Smith, Rory Smith and James Ducker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Bonus - World Club Champs | 15 Dec 2011 | 00:11:35 | |
Marcotti, Holland and Barclay try to improve the World Club Championships Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 19 - The English Decline in Europe | 12 Dec 2011 | 00:40:49 | |
The panel also ponder Martin O'Neill's resouces at Sunderland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Bonus - Football & Politics | 08 Dec 2011 | 00:15:09 | |
Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens dicsuss Socrates & politics in football Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 18 - Spurs can target the top two | 05 Dec 2011 | 00:40:54 | |
Also, we look at the Euro 2012 draw & changes at Sunderland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 17 - The rise of Lucas | 28 Nov 2011 | 00:41:24 | |
Liverpool march on and Man u stumble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Thrillers galore and John McGinn's big bum. | 13 Nov 2023 | 01:03:27 | |
Alyson Rudd, Gregor Robertson and Tony Cascarino join Tom Clarke to discuss the weekend’s games. And what a weekend of fixtures, 37 goals, the top five separated by three points and last minute winners. Stamford Bridge saw one of the games of the season so far. What stood out, team performance or individual brilliance? At Molineux Wolves mounted a stoppage time come back to stun spurs, who have now lost twice in a week and dropped to fourth. Hot on their heels and only three off the top at Villa after yet another convincing home win, led by a very impressive John McGinn. Plus West Ham, Liverpool and Everton.
Timeline Chelsea and City 3’ great game at the bridge. 4’ Raheem Sterling, fantastic performance. How can he not be in the England squad. 7’ Is it turning for Poch, all the signings and stars starting to come good? 9’ Chelsea were very good, but can they replicate it. 12’ what is to come from Chelsea, very exciting, to play that well and still be a work in progress. Chelsea fans are excited. 15’ Poch says team should be in top four, that’s is the expectation. Young players now coming good. 18’ Are City at their best? Probably not but they still scored 4 away from home. And with no De Bryne. 20’ if City don’t win the title, who could? Liverpool seems to be the consensus. 23’ City still have best squad and know how to win. When its crunch time they get better. West Ham 25’ Moyes development and blending old with new. Ward-Prowse on song. Lots of flare and creativity in the West Ham team now. 28’ Gregor a little less convinced. Team reliant on moments of brilliance from players not team identity or playing patterns. But still achieving and deserve credit. Is there a next step to take… Newcastle and Bournemouth 32’ Poor result for Newcastle, and a tough day for Trippier. 33’ Alyson thinks the fans have become a bit entitled. 38’ Team are ravaged by injury, they tried very hard. Fans should see that. Look how far they have come. 40’ Well played Bournemouth. Wolves Spurs 44’ Wolves a well drilled, well coached, well organised team. With key players playing well. When they win the ball, they know what to do with it. For spells they outplayed Spurs. 46’ Spurs need certain type of player in key positions, with both centre halves out it makes a big difference. 47’ Fantastic coaching from the sideline by Gary Oneil. Spurs wiped out by injuries and suspension. Top four… 50’ Who‘ll make it? Seems there is confidence in Villa making it… Villa 53’ Villa Park is a great place to watch football. Tactically intelligent, versatile. They have control, pace and interchange. Gregor VERY impressed with Villa. John McGinn is the poster boy for a fantastic team. Gregor loves his bum, its big and he uses it as a weapon. Everton 58’ Dyche working magic. Team have momentum, getting goals and have the third best away record in the league. 1;00” Goals coming from places other than Calvert Lewin.
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| The Game Six - Bonus16 - Barclay's roots | 25 Nov 2011 | 00:10:23 | |
Marcotti and Barclay go back to Dundee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 16 - Villas Boas needs time | 21 Nov 2011 | 00:42:53 | |
Plus, the panels thoughts on a bizarre match between Wigan and Blackburn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Bonus 15 - Lansley on coaching | 17 Nov 2011 | 00:09:27 | |
Lansley and Marcotti on the FA's new coaching academy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 15 - Pragmatism and unity | 14 Nov 2011 | 00:42:43 | |
Also, should fans really be raging at stadium sponsorship? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Bonus 14 - Darting off | 11 Nov 2011 | 00:11:44 | |
Writer Tom Dart on the way he consumes football Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 14 - Pardew has learned his lesson | 07 Nov 2011 | 00:41:31 | |
plus, what makes fergie so great? out panel reveal personal insights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Bonus 13 - Race and preconceptions | 03 Nov 2011 | 00:11:23 | |
Marcotti and Barclay on the latest race issues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 13 - The lost art of defending | 31 Oct 2011 | 00:39:55 | |
Liverpool look towards post Gerrard/Carragher era Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game - Live from London | 28 Oct 2011 | 01:06:56 | |
The panel weigh up the merits of the Premier League on it's 20th birthday, and ponder the greatest team of all time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 12 - What Sir Alex Ferguson got so wrong | 24 Oct 2011 | 00:40:03 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Two games, twelve goals, one VAR | 09 Nov 2023 | 01:09:58 | |
The Thurs team of Martin Samuel, Tony Cascarino and Gregor Robertson join Tom Clarke to discuss one thing…VAR. With two thrilling games and twelve goals between them the Man Utd v Copenhagen and Spurs v Chelsea games were dominated by VAR. Is it inevitable, will it change or will football adapt to a brave new world? Discuss…
Timeline VAR and Man Utd 10’ is football and footballers now going to change. 12’ how do you police a subjective game played in milliseconds. 16’ the difference in officiating and the interpretation of rules. 22’ Positives for Man United despite losing the game. 26’ Copenhagen not a good team, don’t get carried away. 34’ All to random at Man U. Performances are fractured VAR and Chelsea Spurs 38’ Romero red card… 41’ Intent or not intent. How to define it. 47’ Offside, Jackson had a yard start, but it was phase two. Is that fair? Martin thinks the rules are nonsense. Active or inactive. 51’ We’re talking about VAR, not about football. 58’ Ange and his brave…or crazy tactics. High line with nine men. Amazing spectacle, but not sure if it was the best approach. 59’ Glorious failure. They lost but they lost player to their philosophy.
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| The Game Six - Episode 11 - United care more about City than Liverpool | 17 Oct 2011 | 00:39:57 | |
Gab Marcotti is joined by Patrick Barclay, Alyson Rudd and George Caulkin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Bonus 10 - Decoding the satellite situation | 12 Oct 2011 | 00:12:31 | |
Gab Marcotti is joined by Patrick Barclay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 10 - Throw the book at Rooney | 10 Oct 2011 | 00:41:54 | |
Plus, how should players look after their family and friends? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Bonus 9 - Tony Evans on the Friendy Derby | 05 Oct 2011 | 00:09:59 | |
Marcotti and Tony Evans expand on a point from the Monday podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 9 - The Poisonous Derby | 03 Oct 2011 | 00:41:23 | |
Marcotti joined by Tony Evans, Oli Kay and Matt Dickinson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Bonus 8 - PSG in focus | 30 Sep 2011 | 00:12:34 | |
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| The Game Six - Episode 8 - Title race looks increasingly City V United | 26 Sep 2011 | 00:43:36 | |
Marcotti is joined by Patrick Barclay, Matt Hughes and Julien Laurens from La Parisien Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Bonus 7 - Don't muzzle players | 23 Sep 2011 | 00:09:43 | |
Marcotti and Stewart Robson discuss the wisdom of letting players speak their minds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 7 - Wenger's time is up | 19 Sep 2011 | 00:42:57 | |
Marcotti is joined by Stewart Robson, Alyson Rudd and Peter Lansley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 6 - Torres could be the worst buy ever | 12 Sep 2011 | 00:43:22 | |
Marcotti is joined by Patrick Barclay, Tom Dart and James Ducker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Hats off to the Hatters but Arteta losses his head | 06 Nov 2023 | 01:04:07 | |
Monday regulars Gregor Robertson and Alyson Rudd join Tom Allnutt and Tom Clarke for The Game. The team look at good wins for Sheffield Utd and Forest and a point for Luton. But what about the performances, was it luck or are there positives to build on? Erik Ten Hag got a win to take the pressure off, but again, what of the performance. Disappointing weekends for Villa and Liverpool, but it was the post match reaction of Mikel Arteta that took most of the headlines. Is the pressure telling so soon into the season? Finally a look at the end of an era as Emma Hayes announces her departure from Chelsea. Where next for the most well known of the WSL managers…? Timeline: Sheff Utd 2’ Great win for Sheff Utd. Will it stop the rumours of Chris Wilder waiting in the wings to replace Paul Heckingbottom. 5’ Soft pen, and truth be told Sheff Utd are still not a great team. 7’ how do Sheff Utd play from here on out? 10’ Does this win turn around the narrative of the bottom being the three promoted clubs plus Bournemouth being in a relegation scrap. 14’ Wolves still struggling in front of goal and heavily reliant on Neto. But they played well, just a little unlucky, Forest 16’ Impressive from Forest, demonstrates togetherness, mental strength and work rate. 17’ Cloud still hanging over Steve Cooper as the owners put pressure on. Forest did a great job of exploiting Villa’s high line. 20’ Forest under Cooper have a really solid structure. Play as a unit, fight for each other. According to opta, not a settled side though. 23’ Gregor still worried for Steve Cooper. Thinks the owners still want change. Not a good environment for cooper, hard to stabilise. 24’ Villa looked flat, never looked threatening. Didn’t take chances. Man Utd 29’ Alyson thinks Ten Hag is too passive, in press and on touch line. Unimpressive. Fulham the better side. But a win is a win, after the goal and players and fans showed unity. 32’ Why did he start Anthony? BREAK Luton 36’ Kenilworth Road finally showed its worth. Luton played brilliantly, organised, waited then went for it. 39’ Luton showed composure. Doughty, Barkley great. Nunez, active but missing sitters. 42’ Stuck to their principles, showed how they want to play. Liverpool 44’ Nunez, a handful works hard, but lacks composure, missed the key chances. 45’ No sign of complacency. Luis Diaz moving. Well handled by Klopp. Arsenal 47’ Havertz should have been red, or orange carded. 48’ The best teams take the sting out of these kind of games. Arteta didn’t. Tried to battle it out with Newcastle. Poor choice. Areta’s emotional state didn’t help. 51’ VAR decisions a mess. Pressure on officials, lack of suitable technology and lag from past bad decisions. 54’ no need to do it, sign of weakness from Areta, unnecessary stress. Arsenal missed Odeguaard badly. 58’ Has the goal keeping decision backfired. Newcastle 1hr Were fantastic. Deserved the win. Played superbly. Better still the reflection on Eddie howe. Playing with a team full of players signed by others but he has improved them all. Emma Hayes 1;01 End of an era. What next, could she, would she take the USA job? Why not England? Possesses a huge desire to grown and learn. Said many years ago she didn’t want the England job….have the FA missed out? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Bonus 6 - End the Saturday blackout | 12 Sep 2011 | 00:07:33 | |
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| The Game Six - Bonus 5 - The demise of Scottish football | 09 Sep 2011 | 00:07:40 | |
Gabriele Marcotti speaks with Patrick Barclay on the state of Scottish football Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 5 - End of the golden generation | 05 Sep 2011 | 00:40:04 | |
Should England's totem poles be honourably retired? Patrick Barclay, Matt Hughes and Stewart Robson join Gabriele Marcotti to discuss the national team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Bonus 4 - Strikers | 01 Sep 2011 | 00:09:39 | |
More chat from The Times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 4 - Build England around Man United | 29 Aug 2011 | 00:41:14 | |
Plus, what next for Arsenal, and how can Chelsea improve? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Bonus 3 - Control Mourinho | 26 Aug 2011 | 00:10:06 | |
Paddy Barclay and Gab Marcotti discuss the excellence of Real and Barca, and wild Jose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 3 - Frimpong the new Viera? | 22 Aug 2011 | 00:41:27 | |
Plus, the thoughts on the North East derby and the troubles ahead for Everton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Bonus 2 - Players versus Pundits | 19 Aug 2011 | 00:09:07 | |
Marcotti and Cascarino on the relationship between players and writers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 2 - United's defensive dilemma | 15 Aug 2011 | 00:41:14 | |
Gab Marcotti discusses the biggest football topics with Tony Cascarino, Patrick Barclay and Matt Dickinson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Bonus 1 - Who watches matches? | 12 Aug 2011 | 00:11:35 | |
Gab Marcotti and Tom Dart discuss the make up of crowds in the Premier League Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tick tock Ten Hag. And the Saudi influence grows | 02 Nov 2023 | 01:08:40 | |
The regular Thursday club of Martin Samuel, Tony Cascarino and Gregor Robertson join Tom Clarke. Déjà vu as Man Utd are once again the main talking point. Is Erik ten Hag now under pressure, a team with no identity, players under performing and a poor attitude. When does the spot light fall on the manager. Saudi were given the 2034 world cup with little fan fare and no celebration. What does it mean for football…a battle between UEFA and FIFA? Will the Saudi’s be threatening
Man Utd 2’ Ten Hag surely now he is under pressure? Fate depends on when Jim Ratcliffe arrives. 6’ no players performing, as proven by the fact no one wants to buy any Man Utd players. 8’ can’t keep mentioning the club, at some point its about what the manager does 10’ has he improved any players? 13’ no team identity 16’ it’s a massive mess. But at some point the manager should do the basics, but they weren’t there last night. 19’ manager stays until new owners come in. 23’ Will good players get sucked down the same path. 24’ Rashford going out after the City defeat 26’ Tony worked with Don howe, who helped keep him on the straight and narrow. Less going out, better focus. 31’ perception is everything Saudi world cup 36’ it was always going to happen. It is now sad acceptance. Money talks. 38’ No federations have complained. There is a difference between world cup and Saudi owners. One is governing body, public property and one is private business. 41’ FIFA is no structured in such a way that UEFA is irrelevant. Infantino has the other votes locked down…very hard to change. It is a battle between UEFA and FIFA. 43’ The only way to challenge it would be to boycott. I high price…would any federation pay it? 46’ Isn’t it just about showcasing football in new countries, building the brand, growing the sport? 50’ Its taken the Saudi’s 18mnths to get a world cup. They are/will come for club football…what happen next, is the premier league under threat? 52’ the wind has changed and no longer China but Saudi, and UK gov seems happy Chelsea v Spurs 58’ Chelsea face same problem…can’t score goals. Jackson didn’t actually have a great record at Villa reale…4 in 28 before a streaky run. Not surprising he can’t score regularly at Chelsea. 1;01’ Chelsea erratic. Done well against some teams, but inconsistent and lacking any edge. Tony thinks they’re a long way off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 1 - Is Blue The Colour? | 08 Aug 2011 | 00:41:33 | |
The panel discuss the community shield and debate who they think is the strongest side at the dawn of a new season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Five - Episode 44 - Wilshere should in the U21's | 06 Jun 2011 | 00:39:51 | |
England in review, including Under 21's preview. Plus new Prem managers in focus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||