Explore every episode of the podcast The Game
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| City keep losing; Chelsea keep winning. Plus sackings and the greatest saves | 16 Dec 2024 | 00:56:42 | |
If Pep Guardiola is the greatest manager of the modern era, its time for him to prove his worth. Manchester City are a “crumbling dynasty” losing again in a derby where they looked nervous throughout. While a Chelsea team with four ex City players in it and a manager honed under Guardiola are now two off the top and “having a lot of fun, playing with palpable joy.” Rubin Amorim has again showed who is in charge by dropping Marcus Rashford from the squad and has his tram playing in his patterns. Elsewhere, time to give Nottingham Forest due credit; managerial sackings and great saves. Paul hirst, Tom Allnutt, Alyson Rudd and James Gheerbrant join Tom Clarke to analyse a very busy weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Saudi saga and more trouble in Manchester | 12 Dec 2024 | 01:02:52 | |
World Cup 2034 is heading to Saudi Arabia and WC 2030 to Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Martin Samuel was revolted by proceedings… “FIFA conducted two one horse races yesterday.” Is it a decision to grow the game, or a demonstration of 'money talks' ? Martin joins Tom Clarke, Tony Cascarino and Jonathan Northcroft who offer their thoughts on the decision, the process and Gianni Infantino. Elsewhere, more problems in Manchester. Who is to blame for the mess at United? Is Dan Ashworth a patsy? With one win in ten for Manchester City is it now a crisis? And Tony takes a closer look at Haaland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| England are fun again! Will it stay that way? | 18 Nov 2024 | 00:54:11 | |
Lee Carsley has left England with a veritable spring in their step – a five-nil defeat of Republic of Ireland, four first time scorers and the joy of scoring seems to be back. So... who impressed most in Carsley’s brief reign? Will Tuchel continue the young blood approach and could captain Kane be under pressure? Scotland have a new star; Ben Doak is giving full backs nightmares…how good is he? If you had to take a selfie with a player, who would it be? And finally, as we head back to the Premier League next weekend, how is the teams predicted table looking? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Will it be a City v Arsenal semi final? | 11 Apr 2024 | 01:04:01 | |
Fresh off the Eurostar having watched PSG v Barca Gregor Robertson joins Tom Clarke and Martin Samuel to review a thrilling set of Champions League quarter finals. Are Arsenal and Man City now favourites to meet in the semis? And is City v Madrid really the final everybody wanted? In the other half of the draw do any of the four have a chance, Gregor thinks Barca might… In the Premier League Everton face another points deduction, what does that do to the relegation battle? Is it fair for teams to go into the final day not knowing what they need to survive? We take another look at the title race, Alyson Rudd offers her belated thoughts on Liverpool’s ‘failure’ at Old Trafford and Gregor and Martin almost pin their colours to one particular mast… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Games - Capturing the moment | 02 Aug 2012 | 00:13:10 | |
Chris Skinner talks to Marc Aspland about the perfect photo, Patrick Kidd about the rowing and The Sun's Gordon Smart about Olympin celebrities Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Games - Dopey Dopers | 01 Aug 2012 | 00:13:07 | |
Lynne Truss on the joy of minority sports, Matt Dickinson on cycling and Professor Ivan Waddington on doping Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Games - Making history | 31 Jul 2012 | 00:13:15 | |
Matthew Pinsent shares his thoughts on London 2012, Owen Slot previews the cycling time trial and Rick Broadbent has the latest athletics news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Games - Rowing For Gold | 30 Jul 2012 | 00:13:38 | |
Chris Skinner discusses rowing with Patrick Kidd, equestrian with Jenny MacArthur and pictures with Elizabeth Orcutt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Games - GB men in medal hunt | 29 Jul 2012 | 00:13:27 | |
Plus, Adlington looks good for 800m gold and Roger Boyes discusses international diplomact at the Olympics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Games - London puts on a show | 27 Jul 2012 | 00:12:36 | |
Giles Smith reviews the opening ceremony, Craig Lord previews the swimming and Mike Atherton gives his take on the archery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Games - More than a ceremony | 26 Jul 2012 | 00:15:05 | |
Danny Finkelstein puts the case for an opening ceremony and Simon Barnes puts the case against. Plus Hackney teenaget Joe Mason gives his perspective on the games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Games - Looking the part | 25 Jul 2012 | 00:13:48 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Games - It begins | 24 Jul 2012 | 00:13:42 | |
Chris Skinner is joined by Jeremy Griffin who states why he thinks London is better than Beijing and Matt Dickinson who tips Team GB women's football for a semi final. Photographers Alison Palmer & Olivia Mann also pop in to talk about a project with Team GB women's football squad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Games - London Prepares | 23 Jul 2012 | 00:13:41 | |
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 has the latest from inside the Olympic park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Squad strength and who is the most adaptable player in the Premier League..? | 04 Apr 2024 | 01:01:12 | |
Has Pep ruined football? Arsenal’s proper squad, the leagues most adaptable players and ‘treadmill to oblivion’.
Martin Samuel, Gregor Robertson and Henry Winter join Tom Clarke to reflect on a show of squad strength from Arsenal and City. Are the Gunners now at the same level as Man City and Liverpool in terms of squad depth? Who took their chance to shine and who didn’t? As Ben White stars, are traditional full backs now a thing of the past and who are the most adaptable players in the premier league…? Answers on a postcard… Referee Andy Madley decided to ignore VAR at the Brentford v Brighton game last night; could this finally be a turning of the tide? Finally, Brighton post record profits, thumbs up. Daniel Levy is the best plaid club chief ever, thumbs down. Martin over to you…
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| The Game - Euro 2012 - It's Italy v Spain | 29 Jun 2012 | 00:21:20 | |
Also, what went wrong for Germany and Portugal? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game - Euro 2012 - The Post Mortem begins | 25 Jun 2012 | 00:26:14 | |
Gabriele Marcotti, Oliver Kay and Matt Dickinson come together to discuss England's quarter-final exit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game - Euro 2012 - England march on | 20 Jun 2012 | 00:26:47 | |
The panel assess the chances of the remaining 8 sides at Euro 2012What next for improving England? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game - Euro 2012 - Rooney returns | 18 Jun 2012 | 00:27:24 | |
Also, Ronaldo shows his worth, Germans continue to impress, and the Dutch and Russians whimper out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game - Euro 2012 - Welbeck or Carroll? | 14 Jun 2012 | 00:25:37 | |
Plus, do Russian fans risk posing a major threat to their national sides chances? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game - Euro 2012 - England must adapt | 12 Jun 2012 | 00:20:30 | |
Gabriele Marcotti, Rory Smith and Matt Dickinson come together to discuss the first round of matches in the European Championships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game - Euro 2012 - Are the hosts ready? | 07 Jun 2012 | 00:25:04 | |
Gab Marcotti is joined by Oli Kay and Matt Dickinson to preview Euro 2012 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Live - Euro 2012 Roadshow Q&A | 03 Jun 2012 | 00:37:44 | |
Marcotti, Cascarino, Kay and Evans put to the test Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Live - Euro 2012 Roadshow special | 30 May 2012 | 01:04:19 | |
Marcotti, Kay, Evans, Cascarino, a pub and 70 listeners and football Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 42 - Analysing the marvel of Munich | 21 May 2012 | 00:43:45 | |
Champions League glory for Chelsea, but many talking points arise. Plus, the panel pick their Premier League teams of the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Advantage Liverpool, will they hold on..? | 01 Apr 2024 | 00:55:11 | |
Pep gave up, Thomas Frank is special, and goals galore…despite VAR.
Tom Clarke, Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tony Cascarino contrast the snooze fest at the Etihad with the and to end fest at Anfield. Arsenal proved a point to get a point, but City could be happy with the easier run in to come. Liverpool put in their best performance against Brighton, but with Alonso not available who replaces Klopp at Anfield…Alyson Rudd loves Thomas Frank. Goals galore at Newcastle, Stamford Bridge and Bramall Lane but oh VAR, why why why…? A whistle stop tour of all the other weekends games, plus Kalvin Philips’ woes continue and the relegation scrap is far from over. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 41 - Stunning finish to the season | 14 May 2012 | 00:42:38 | |
And were Bolton robbed? Has this been the worst ever season for refereeing? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 40 - It's City's, despite Mancini | 07 May 2012 | 00:42:49 | |
Plus, what impact will the FA Cup victory have on Chelsea? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 39 - Should've been Harry? | 30 Apr 2012 | 00:44:18 | |
Marcotti, Rudd, Cascarino & Caulkin on another packed weekend of football Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 38 - Team GB Football approach is abominable | 23 Apr 2012 | 00:45:47 | |
Is David Beckham still good enough? Is there anything to be gained from Team GB football? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 37 - Farcical weekend in focus | 16 Apr 2012 | 00:45:47 | |
Spurs risk freefall and Liverpool through despite flaws. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 36 - Blame lies with Mancini | 09 Apr 2012 | 00:45:57 | |
This week Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Matt Hughes, Rory Smith and Jo Tongue, the BBC 606 editor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Bonus - Ben Smith on the magic of the matchday | 06 Apr 2012 | 00:09:35 | |
Ben Smith talks of the magic of your first matchday experience and also the evolution of football's global reach through social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 35 - Balotelli could cost City the title | 02 Apr 2012 | 00:42:14 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 34 - Why did Spurs slip? | 26 Mar 2012 | 00:42:57 | |
Plus, eyes on Glasgow after an eventful weekend for the Old Firm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 33 - United behind Muamba | 19 Mar 2012 | 00:45:32 | |
Plus, in depth analysis of Liverpool versus Stoke and Wolves versus Manchester United Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Who starts for England at the Euros? | 28 Mar 2024 | 01:02:50 | |
Tom Clarke, Gregor Robertson, Jonny Northcroft and Martin Samuel pick their England starting 11’s for the opening game of the Euros. There are some surprising omissions, Jonny has a left field suggestion and Martin has been swayed by recent performances. Kobbie Mainoo may have written his name on the team sheet, but will Henderson, Rashford or Grealish even make the squad? Following on from the focus on Mainoo the team recall the most impressive debuts they’ve seen, from Gascoigne and Rooney to Charlton and Shearer from the archive. Which is the toughest managers job in football? And finally, a look ahead to the weekend and the language used towards officials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 32 - City's Swans Dive | 12 Mar 2012 | 00:43:27 | |
Plus, praise for Brendan Rodgers and debate on the FA's approach to management recruitment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Bonus - Premier League Q&A | 06 Mar 2012 | 00:30:04 | |
Latest on broadcasting rights, Football Data Co & PL in the community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 31 - Villas-Boas sacking inevitable | 05 Mar 2012 | 00:37:57 | |
Plus, reaction to Spurs v Man United and Newcastle v Sunderland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 30 - Psycho a calming influence? | 27 Feb 2012 | 00:42:17 | |
The panel pick apart Stuart Pearce's England squad for the Holland friendly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 29 - Does a side need to go bust? | 20 Feb 2012 | 00:31:35 | |
Plus, praise for Hughton and O'Neill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 28 - Suarez has made a fool of Dalglish | 13 Feb 2012 | 00:41:55 | |
The latest from another soap opera style week in football Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 27 - John Terry should miss Euro 2012 | 06 Feb 2012 | 00:42:35 | |
If the FA follow correct protocol, the Chelsea defender should not be going to Euro 2012 at all, let alone as captain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 26 - Evra abuse sullies game | 30 Jan 2012 | 00:43:05 | |
This week Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Matt Dickinson, Stewart Robson and Julien Laurens, football writer for Le Parisien. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 25 - Bad boy Balotelli | 23 Jan 2012 | 00:41:24 | |
Plus, praise for Bale, more woes for Wenger and the global game grows... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Game Six - Episode 24 - Wenger's Swansong? | 16 Jan 2012 | 00:43:08 | |
Also, Newcastle, QPR and video technology debated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| How to make England better..? | 25 Mar 2024 | 01:01:13 | |
England disappointed, but does it matter? Gareth Southgate and his team conspired to lower expectations after a lacklustre display at Wembley; Tom Clarke, Tony Cascarino, Gregor Robertson and Matt Dickinson discuss who played well, who didn’t and why England looked so blunt. After the break a look at the production line of new footballers – academies. Young players are now given a holistic programme which creates well rounded young men, not just footballers. Is the new battle ground of the elite at academy level, creating the stars of tomorrow? Finally, are footballers ‘thick’? Gregor responds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 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. | |||