The Game
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The Game - World Cup 2014 - England lack killer instinct
Alyson Rudd is joined in the studio by James Scowcroft and Jonathan Northcroft from his Rio hotel room. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - World Cup 2014 - The Build Up
Alyson Rudd is joined by Julien Laurens and Jonathan Northcroft from Bazil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 40 - Atletico double is Real dream scenario
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd, Clive Petty and Rory Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 39 - Do Man City need to look to European glory to become a major force?
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd, James Scowcroft and George Caulkin for the penultimate podcast of the domestic season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 38 - Should big clubs be forced to buy British?
The panel discuss the Home-grown rule and debate its effectiveness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 37 - Did the PFA get it right?
The panel discuss Jose Mourinho's tactics after his Chelsea side beat Liverpool as the season approaches its climax and the PFA team of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 36 - Glazers urged to explain
The panel discuss David Moyes' departure from Old Trafford following a disappointing season with Manchester United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 35 - Emotive victory of much significance for Liverpool
The panel focus on events at Anfield after Liverpool beat Manchester City 3-2, increasing their chances of winning the title. The panel also focus on the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster and what the day meant to Steven Gerrard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 34 - Arsenal have become frustrating to watch
Everton's convincing win against a tactically inept Arsenal side and some controversial refereeing decisions at Upton Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 33 - Rodgers makes Liverpool simply irresistible
The panel debate Liverpool's title chances, Everton's threat to the top 4, plus debate UEFA's Nations League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 32 - Wenger's tactics were naive
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Tony Cascarino, Tony Evans and Oli Kay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 31 - David Moyes should leave in the summer
The panel discuss Liverpool's win at Old Trafford as David Moyes' role at Manchester United is, yet again, put under the spotlight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Live from Liverpool pt 2
Gab Marcotti is joined by Peter Reid, Tony Evans and Tony Barrett to discuss the national side and local issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 30 - City need to curb their complacency
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Julien Laurens, Tony Cascarino and Matt Dickinson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Live from Liverpool
Gab Marcotti is joined by Peter Reid, Tony Evans and Tony Barrett to discuss the state of football in Liverpool Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 29 - A Manifesto for the English game
The show continues Times' Sport's 'Good of the Game' investigation - our writers have been identifying ways to raise standards in English football and trying to find solutions that Greg Dyke is seeking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 28 - Liverpool defensive frailties shine through
The panel analyse Liverpool's defensive frailties after their narrow 4-3 home win over a Swansea side under new management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 27 - Howard Webb should not be a scapegoat for Liverpool defeat
The panel discuss the latest round of FA Cup action, plus the state of Newcastle United's governance and Fulham's plight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 26 - Are Liverpool title contenders?
The panel discuss Liverpool's demolition of Arsenal, Moyes' lack of tactical nous and debate Laudrup's Swansea departure, plus the re-introduction of standing terraces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Live from Manchester
Gab Marcotti is joined by Manchester United (and City) legend Andy Cole, alongside Oli Kay and James Ducker, live from the National Football Museum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 25 - Moyes needs an improved back four
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Stewart Robson, Rory Smith and James Scowcroft Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 24 - Juan Mata and Moyes
FA Cup fourth-round is debated plus Juan Mata's move to Manchester United is put under the microscope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 23 - Rodgers' tactics were flawed
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Daniel Finkelstein, Alyson Rudd and Jim Proudfoot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 23 - Tiote goal should have stood
The panel discuss referee Mike Jones' decision to rule out Tiote's spectacular strike, Sturridge's comeback strike for Liverpool and Pepe Mel's appointment at West Brom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 22 - David Moyes is not exempt from criticism
Moyes, Man United and the FA Cup are put under the microscope as Swansea progress in the competition, plus the panel talk about Walcott's best role as Arsenal beat Spurs. We also pay tribute to Eusebio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 21 - The Webb Effect
The panel talk Howard Webb's decision making, Arsenal's resilience, plus, Anelka's 'quenelle' gesture comes under the spotlight in our debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 20 - Tan Is More Than A Pantomime Villain
Rory Smith and Julien Laurens are Gabriele Marcotti's cohorts this week as they debate whether Liverpool are better without Steven Gerrard, ask what's really going on between Cardiff Manager Malky Mackay and owner Vincent Tan and discuss whether Tim Sherwood should be demanding answers from Chairman Daniel Levy about his future as the manager of Spurs. The gents also take a look those making headways at this halfway stage of the season in Spain, France, Italy and Germany. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 19 - AVB sacking surprise
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Rory Smith, Tony Barrett and George Caulkin as AVB parts company with Tottenham following a heavy defeat by Liverpool, plus the panel discuss Manchester City's convincing home win over Arsenal, Steve Clarke's departure from West Brom, the latest Champions League draw and debate the concept of 'pay-to-interview' in football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 18 - Is David Moyes to blame?
Alyson Rudd is joined by Pedro Pinto, James Scowcroft and Jim Proudfoot to discuss the post-Ferguson era at Old Trafford as Manchester United lose to Newcastle, plus Mesut Ozil and Ross Barkley's form are high on the agenda after Arsenal and Everton share the spoils at the Emirates. This week debate focusses on the World Cup draw. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 17 - AVB must shake off his paranoia
Gabriele Marcotti, Julien Laurens, Stewart Robson and Oli Kay discuss Spurs' 2-2 draw against Manchester United, Chelsea's 3-1 win over Southampton as well as debating transparency in football finances and the sacking of Martin Jol at Fulham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 16 - Lessons from the Liverpool derby
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd, Rory Smith and James Scowcroft to discuss the thrilling Liverpool derby, Man City's dominate performance over Spurs, plus Tony Pulis' appointment as the new Crystal Palace manager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Live from Newcastle
Alyson Rudd is joined by George Caulkin, Oli Kay and Hull goalie Steve Harper to discuss international, national and regional talking points in football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 15 - England get taught lessons by Chile
Join our panel of football writers for The Game Podcast Roadshow. Tickets cost 5 pounds for Times Plus members and 7 pounds 50 pence for non-members. To book visit www2.seetickets.com/thetimes or call 0871 620 4025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 14 - Man United hit their stride
Join our panel of football writers for The Game Podcast Roadshow. Tickets cost 5pounds for Times plus members and 7.50pounds for non-members to book visit www2.seetickets.com/thetimes or call 0871 620 4025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 13 - Are Arsenal the real deal?
With ten games played in the Barclays Premier League season, our panel discuss the title claims of Arsenal, now five points clear at the top. Gabrielle Marcotti was joined by Matt Hughes, Oliver Kay and Matt Dickinson, who agree that Arsenal deserve to be on top of the league at the moment but that tougher tests lie in wait - starting with a visit to Manchester United on Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 12 - Has Poyet transformed Sunderland's fortunes?
Join our panel of football writers for The Game Podcast Roadshow live recordings in Newcastle and Manchester. Tickets cost 5 pounds for TimesPlus members and 7.50 pounds for non-members to book visit www2.seetickets.com/thetimes or call 0871 620 4025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Live from Birmingham
Jim Proudfoot is joined by Tony Evans, Rory Smith and special guest Dion Dublin, as well as an enthusiastic theatre audience Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 11 - Can Man United still kill off games?
Join our panel of football writers for The Game Podcast Roadshow live recordings in Birmingham, Newcastle and Manchester. Tickets cost 5 pounds for TimesPlus members and 7.50 pounds for non-members to book visit www2.seetickets.com/thetimes or call 0871 620 4025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 10 - England do not lack commitment
The team debate England's performance against Montenegro and discuss the ticket allocation for England v Poland at Wembley on Tuesday night, Join our panel of football writers for The Game Podcast Roadshow live recordings in Birmingham, Newcastle and Manchester. Tickets cost 5 pounds for Times+ members and 7.50 for non-members to book visit www2.seetickets.com/thetimes or call 0871 620 4025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 9 - Janasuz must not play for England
Join our panel of football writers for The Game Podcast Roadshow live recordings in Birmingham, Newcastle and Manchester. Tickets cost 5 for Times+ members and 7.50 for non-members to book visit www2.seetickets.com/thetimes or call 0871 620 4025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 8 - Moyes must build a whole new squad
Join our panel of football writers for The Game Podcast Roadshow live recordings in Birmingham, Newcastle and Manchester. Tickets cost 5 for Times+ members and 7.50 for non-members to book visit www2.seetickets.com/thetimes or call 0871 620 4025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 7 - DiCanio departure best for Sunderland?
Join our panel of football writers for The Game Podcast Roadshow live recordings in Birmingham, Newcastle and Manchester. Visit www2.seetickets.com/thetimes or call 0871 620 4025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 6 - Chelsea & City still looking for formula
Plus, has Halsey gone too far, and do referee's risk ruining the games integrity with their desire to be loved?Subscribe to The Times, and get every game, every goal, everywhere store.thetimes.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 5 - England look forward
Plus, further transfer window reflections. Gab Marcotti is joined by Tony Cascarino, Rory Smith and Jonathan Northcroft Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 2 - Arsenal's scouts are lost
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Matt Dickinson, George Caulkin and Tony Cascarino to pick over the bones of the first weekend of the Premier League season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 1 - What now for Wayne?
Gab Marcotti is joined by Oli Kay, Alyson Rudd and newcomer Jim Proudfoot.Does Wayne Rooney have a future at Manchester United or is it time for the striker to leave Old Trafford for Chelsea? What impression can Ricky Lambert hope to make for England? What would be their own less obvious highlights for the season ahead? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 40 - Team of the season
Gab Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd, Rory Smith and Matt Dickinson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 39 - What must Moyes do?
Gab Marcotti is joined by Oli Kay, Rory Smith and Tony Cascarino Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 38 - Season at it's baffling best
Gab Marcotti tries to make sense of the week in football with Rory Smith, James Ducket and Clive Petty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 37 - What now for QPR?
Gab Marcotti is joined by Tony Evans, Rory Smith and Matt Hughes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.