The Game

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 Dickinson to solve the VAR crisis sweeping the country, and James tells us why an Englishman should be considered the greatest footballer of all time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Clarke for more on this, whether football needs orange cards, and discuss if Eddie Howe is the Premier League's first "unsackable" manager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Northcroft and Tom Clarke for more on this, a turbulent week for Carlo Ancelotti, and settle the debate on whether Pep Guardiola has given more to English football than Sir Alex Ferguson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

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 hero for Rochdale, and Liverpool's youngsters heaping more misery on Everton at Anfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 for more on this and the new manager bounce in action for Watford and West Ham. Plus Alyson Rudd with a special report on yet more Mourinho antics, and whether VAR had a good festive period. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

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 matches. We give our take on the best stand out players and managers from the year and The Sunday Times' Jonathan Northcroft is down the line from Doha giving us his take the Liverpool side! Hosted on Acast....

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 the club? Tom Roddy joins Nat and Gregor for more on this, and an in depth look at Chelsea's slump under Frank Lampard. Plus we'll tell you why the omens look good for Liverpool in the Champions League after...

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 market, could we see him make a move back to the Premier League? Jonathan Northcroft also joined the podcast as Manchester City look to overcome their 'crisis' against Arsenal this Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

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 joined by The Times' Molly Hudson for more on Vardy, why Man City need an overhaul in defence, and Gregor's warning to Liverpool ahead of the hottest prospect in Europe being unleashed on them this week in The Champ...

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 special report from Old Trafford. And how do Everton get themselves out of this mess? The Sunday Times' Jonathan Northcroft takes an in-depth look into their problems on and off the pitch. Plus Molly Hudson...

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 joined by James Restall for more on this and a busy weekend which saw Liverpool extend their lead over Man City to 11 points in the title race. Plus Gary Jacob discusses who's next up on the managerial merry-go-round. Hos...

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 to silverware in the competition. North East writer, Martin Hardy also joins them as Newcastle's expensive front-line falter. And, what next for Arsenal? Could they tempt Nuno Espirito Santo away from Wolves...

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 Robertson are joined by James Restall for more on this and why there's more to come from Mourinho's Tottenham. Plus Paul Joyce tells us whether there's any truth in rumours linking David Moyes with a shock return to Eve...

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 own, Alyson Rudd joins them as they discuss 'The Humble One's' first press conference. They also look ahead to Manchester City's huge clash with Chelsea this Saturday, and Bale's bother as he heads back to Madrid. Ho...

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 discusses all things WSL as we celebrate yet another record breaking day for women's football. Also, Henry Winter joins us as we take a look back at what was a very comfortable 2020 qualifying campaign for England. Rememb...

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 games this week. Natalie quizzed the team as they looked back on some iconic kits. Also, Molly Hudson discussed a roller coaster 12 months for Phil Neville's Lionesses, and Gregor remembered some of the harsher pena...

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 touchline antics. Plus the panel ask if Leicester are Liverpool's closest title contenders? And whether Bramall Lane could be hosting Champions League football next season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

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 Northcroft to discuss whether this is now the biggest rivalry in English football, whether Watford's luck has finally run out and a look at the worrying findings from a government report into the demise of Bury. All that...

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 horrific leg break as Andre Gomes begins his long road to recovery. Also, we discuss how Liverpool have become so good at leaving it late, and, why the Emirates is so toxic? All this plus, just how good is Alex Neil...

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 interesting debut for the teenage Man City star with a famous name. Plus Henry Winter has his say on UEFA's pitiful punishment. All this, plus, how far can Brendan Rodgers' Leicester side go? Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

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 joined by Matt Dickinson and Gary Jacob for more on this, Sean Dyche's call for red cards for diving and whether Tottenham's problems really are all Dele Alli's fault. Plus we hear how Gregor got on when he went to vi...

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. They debate where Kane is most at home on the pitch, and whether he's the best at it. Also, Lampard really made his mark as a manager as Chelsea grabbed a good grasp on their group. And, who could be following closely...

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, including Matt Dickinson's verdict from Old Trafford and his considered take on VAR in the Premier League. Plus Tom Roddy reports on the racism scandal that shocked the English game this weekend less than a week on from t...

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. They also discussed to of England's young stars lighting up the under 21 stage that, as Callum Hudson-Odoi - another of Chelsea's 'class of 19' - along with Leeds Eddie Nketiah shine. And we take a look at a mouthw...

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 for more on this, plus Paul Joyce tells us why he's not happy with Gareth Southgate and Gregor assesses whether the gap between Scotland and England has ever been bigger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...