The Times

The Game

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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 Cha...

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The Game Five - Episode 41 - Man City should sign Fabregas 16.05.2011 40:10

What's the next step for Manchester City? Is Kuszczak Manchester United's future #1 and what do Supporters Direct do? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Game Five - Bonus Podcast - Racism in French football 13.05.2011 12:55

In a special bonus podcast, Gab Marcotti and French football writer Julien Laurens discuss the racism scandal erupting in French football Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Game Five - Episode 40 - Fergie's great achievement 09.05.2011 41:27

Given his squad of players, is this Fergie's greatest win? And how much is too much for a match ticket? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Game Five - Episode 39 - Slap bigger bans on Fergie and co 02.05.2011 40:49

Is it time to clamp down on paranoid rantings from high profile managers? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Game Five - Episode 38 - Hernandez and Rooney can be great 25.04.2011 39:49

Arsenal don't deserve success without defensive gameplan, Chicharito looks a United player in every sense and how the media's relationship as the link between players and fans is changing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Game Five - Episode 37 - Time for Scholes to retire 18.04.2011 42:00

The panel discuss the fading Paul Scholes, the rising Stoke and the quiet Kroenke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Game Five - Episode 36 - No big spending under Kroenke 11.04.2011 42:16

Resurgent West Brom, flattering Arsenal and Champions league upsets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Game Five - Episode 35 - Rooney gives fans what they asked for 04.04.2011 41:41

With fans' increasing their demand for pitchside mic's and HD and 3D displays, did Rooney just give them what they've always craved - real, on pitch action? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Game Five - Episode 34 - Capello has lost the PR war 28.03.2011 41:12

The panel review England's tepid win over Wales and the Scotland versus Brazil encounter. Plus, have fans and players ever been further apart? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Game Five - Episode 33 - The FA's touchline bans are a joke 21.03.2011 39:52

The FA make a mess of Fergie's touchline ban, Chelsea and Man City have lots to worry about, and how can the likes of Spurs and Shakhtar make the Champions League semi final? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Game Five - Episode 32 - More woe for Wenger 14.03.2011 40:46

Arsenal complete a terrible fortnight, Stoke make the semi finals and the panel predict who will go down from the Premier League Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Game Five - Episode 31 - Referees need more support 07.03.2011 40:56

Should ref's like Phil Dowd get more support? Should Arsenal be miles clear at the top? Why don't clubs punish their players more? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Game Five - Episode 30 - The rise and rise of Alex McLeish 28.02.2011 39:41

Marcotti and co discuss Brilliant Birmingham, wild Rooney and 'real time' football Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Game Five - Episode 29 - FA Cup holders knocked out 21.02.2011 38:10

Marcotti, Barclay, Cascarino and Kay team up to discuss the FA Cup weekend and also this Barcelona side amongst the all-time greats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Game Five - Episode 28 - Wonder goal hides true form 14.02.2011 38:35

How good was Rooney's goal? Should he even be in the team? How deep is Spurs' squad? Should we change the international calendar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Game Five - Episode 27 - Torres with Drogba doesn't work 06.02.2011 40:00

Was the Newcastle v Arsenal game the most 'premier league' game ever? Does Torres cause more worries for Ancelotti? Do we need to scrap the transfer window? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Game Five - Episode 26 - Contracts are not marriage certificates 31.01.2011 39:52

Gab Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd, Patrick Barclay and Peter Lansley to discuss Fulham, Crawley Town and Fernando Torres Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Game Five - Episode 25 - Olympic legacy and old fashioned sexism 24.01.2011 35:47

Gab Marcotti is joined by Oliver Kay to discuss the Olympic stadium fiasco and the reaction to comments made by Richard Keys and Andy Gray Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Game Five - Episode 24 - Is financial fair play fair? 17.01.2011 40:16

Arsenal hammer hammers, United scrap draw with Spurs and FIFA's new plans explained Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Game Five - Episode 23 - Is Dalglish the man for the job? 10.01.2011 39:38

Gabriele Marcotti is joined this week by ex-Arsenal and West Ham player Stewart Robson, football writer Tom Dart and North East correspondant George Caulkin to discuss FA Cup weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Game Five - Episode 22 - Title win would be Fergie's finest hour 03.01.2011 36:46

Gabriele Marcotti welcomes in the New Year with Patrick Barclay, Tony Evans and Matt Dickinson as they assess the action, reflect on 2010 and look forward with hope to 2011 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Game Five - Episode 21 - Can we compare the all-time greats? 27.12.2010 37:43

Gab Marcotti is joined by Paddy Barclay, Tony Evans and George Caulkin to discuss the Boxing Day fixtures and to debate the greats of the game Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Game Five - Episode 20 - Blackburn ownership evaluated 20.12.2010 37:22

Gab Marcotti is joined by Paddy Barclay, Ben Smith and Oliver Kay as they look at Blackburn's new ownership, Sunderland, and the role of the Club World Cup as Inter Milan beat TP Mazembe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Game Five - Episode 19 - Tevez drops bombshell on City 13.12.2010 38:07

Gab Marcotti is joined by Oliver Kay, Stewart Robson and Tom Dart as Man City go 2nd but Carlos Tevez hands in a transfer request, and Spurs hold Chelsea Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Game Five - Episode 17 - Scottish Farce Analysed 29.11.2010 42:37

Gab Marcotti, Patrick Barclay, Oliver Kay and Graham Spiers discuss Scottish ref's, world cup bidding, Villa's failings and the rise and rise of Spurs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.