The Game
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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.
The Game - Week 36 - Biting, and other highlights
Marcotti is joined by Oli Kay, Rory Smith and Clive Petty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 35 - Everton are the best club in Liverpool
Alyson Rudd hosts, with Rory Smith, Tony Cascarino and George Riley. Focus on the FA Cup and NE derby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 34 - Champions League race wide open
Gab Marcotti, Rory Smith, Oli Kay and Julien Laurens cover Spurs v Everton, Chelsea v Sunderland and the plight of the Bundesliga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 33 - Is Di Canio a fascist?
Gab Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd and Rory Smith to discuss the controversy around the appointment of Paolo Di Canio, and other big stories in football Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 32 - Are footballers doping?
Gab Marcotti is joined by Rory Smith, Stewart Robson and Matt Hughes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 31 - Don't pillory McManaman
Gab Marcotti is joined by Rory Smith, Matt Dickinson and Tony Cascarino. In review: Everton v Man City & Wigan v Newcastle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 30 - Man Utd are fizzling out
Gab Marcotti is joined by Tony Evans, Alyson Rudd & Julien Laurens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 29 - Spurs top stagnant Arsenal
Gab Marcotti, Matt Dickinson, Tony Evans and Rory Smith discuss all the big issues in football Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 28 - Swansea the models
Gab Marcotti is joined by Daniel Finkelstein, Rory Smith and Oli Kay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 27 - Stand up, Stan
Gab Marcotti, Rory Smith, Pedro Pinto and Tony Barrett discuss the week in football Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 26 - Real chance for United
Marcotti is joined by Rory Smith, Matthew Syed and Matt Hughes to cover the title race and debate gamesmanship in football Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 25 - JUST PLAY ON!
Gab Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd, Rory Smith and Peter Lansley to assess the transfer window deals and the action from the weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 24 - FA Cup Shocks
Marcotti is joined by Rory Smith, Tony Cascarino and James Ducker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 23 - Adkins, Arsenal & AfCoN
Gab Marcotti is joined by Julien Laurens and Clive Petty. Rory Smith also reports from South Africa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 22 - United's attacking mask
Gab Marcotti joined by Clive Petty, Rory Smith and Oliver Kay to discuss United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Man City and the 'Atlantic league' idea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Game - Week 21 - Does Wenger need a cup run?
Gab Marcotti is joined by Tony Cascarino, Rory Smith and Matt Hughes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.