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TheGame Podcast

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TheGame Podcast is a weekly must listen football podcast from Times Online. TheGame will have all the latest football news, exclusive interviews and all the inside information. With expert contributions from The Times' top football writers and experts, TheGame will have in depth coverage of the Premiership.

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Description:

TheGame Podcast is a weekly must listen football podcast from Times Online. TheGame will have all the latest football news, exclusive interviews and all the inside information. With expert contributions from The Times' top football writers and experts, TheGame will have in depth coverage of the Premiership.

Twitter:

@TimesSport

Language:

English


Episodes

43 - Is Zidane a great manager?

6/5/2017
For the final time this season, Gab Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd, James Gheerbrant and Matt Hughes to discuss Real Madrid's legacy and construct a to-do list for the top 6 in the Premier League. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk.

Duration:00:53:26

42 - Picking two Premier League teams of the season

5/29/2017
Gab Marcotti is joined by Henry Winter, Alyson Rudd and Julien Laurens to pick not one but TWO Premier League teams of the season. Plus Matt Hughes helps dissect an FA Cup final where Conte was slow to react and Moses made history. Also on the agenda, the retirement of a Roma legend. And we look at Ronaldo and Messi’s accounts. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk.

Duration:00:52:45

41 - Is it time for Premier League play-offs?

5/22/2017
Gab Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd, James Gheerbrant and James Scowcroft to issue the end of term reports for each Premier League side. Plus we discuss John Terry’s naff negotiation and the politics around David De Gea. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk.

Duration:00:46:58

40 - Old Conte versus New Conte

5/15/2017
Gab Marcotti, Julien Laurens, Alyson Rudd and James Gheerbrant discuss the remarkable transformation of angry Antonio, the pressure piled on by Mourinho and the media's struggles in covering Football Leaks. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk.

Duration:00:53:24

38 - Should there be sympathy for Joey Barton?

5/1/2017
Gab Marcotti is joined by Matt Hughes, James Gheerbrant and Alyson Rudd to discuss the rise and rise of Tottenham, the Joey Barton ban and Leyton Orient v Colchester.

Duration:00:49:07

36 - With that Diego Costa, Chelsea play with 10 men

4/17/2017
Gab Marcotti is joined by Julien Laurens, James Gheerbrant and George Caulkin to dissect Mourinho's tactical dismantling of Chelsea, the highs and lows of the season in the North East and the personality of Puel. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk.

Duration:00:50:28

35 - Who needs a top 4 finish the most?

4/10/2017
Alyson Rudd is joined by James Scowcroft, Julien Laurens and James Gheerbrant to discuss another scintillating showing from Spurs and who in the top 6 will suffer the biggest humiliation come May? Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk.

Duration:00:47:35

33 - England under-21s must learn from dreadful Kane experience

3/27/2017
FIFA's Alex Stone gives us a fascinating insight into the daily workings of the global governing body. Plus Gab Marcotti is joined by Alyson Rudd, James Gheerbrant and Julien Laurens to discuss England's senior and junior Lions.

Duration:00:51:34

32 - Arsenal suffering because nobody can challenge Wenger

3/20/2017
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Paul Hirst, James Gheerbrant and Stewart Robson to discuss Manchester City's riveting draw with Liverpool and the latest in the Arsene Wenger saga. Plus Henry Winter joins us to debate why international football still matters. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk.

Duration:00:51:40

26 - Arsenal are a comfort zone club

2/6/2017
Gab Marcotti returns to discuss the weekend's major talking points, with the aid of Tony Cascarino, Alyson Rudd and Paul Hirst. Plus Matthew Syed debates the issue of anonymity regarding Saido Berahino's drugs ban. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk.

Duration:00:54:09

25 - Did the FA Cup hit an all-time low?

1/30/2017
Max Rushden sits in for Gab Marcotti, in the company of Julien Laurens, James Scowcroft and Oliver Kay. On the agenda, the FA Cup's lack of lustre, a huge week for Big Sam and a bright future for Ryan Sessegnon. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk.

Duration:00:45:57

24 - Is Wayne Rooney a genius?

1/23/2017
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Julien Laurens, Matt Dickinson and Stewart Robson, plus Matthew Syed discusses his article on why people are wrong to mock Wayne Rooney's intelligence.

Duration:00:52:04

23 - Pep has overrated his ability to improve players

1/16/2017
Gabriele Marcotti is back, alongside Alyson Rudd, Julien Laurens and Matt Hughes. Plus James Scowcroft joins us live from Old Trafford and find out which Premier League manager is like a bear in a cage.

Duration:00:50:43

19 - Wenger is in awe of Ozil

12/19/2016
Gab Marcotti is joined by Oliver Kay, Julien Laurens and James Scrowcroft to discuss the same old Arsenal, Mourinho's new United and the thrall of China. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk.

Duration:00:55:39

18 - Pep may want to work on defending

12/12/2016
Gab is joined by Julien Laurens, James Scowcroft and Alyson Rudd. Find out more information, visit www.thetimes.co.uk

Duration:00:52:15

17 - Liverpool lack decisiveness at the back

12/5/2016
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Julien Laurens, Tony Cascarino, Stewart Robson and Gregor Robertson. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk

Duration:00:52:03

16 - Mourinho only has himself to blame for getting sent off

11/28/2016
Gabriele Marcotti reviews the best of the weekend's action with Julien Laurens, James Scowcroft and Matt Hughes. Plus, Matthew Syed joins the conversation as the panel debate measures in youth football to protect both the players and coaches. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk

Duration:00:51:59

Mourinho was right, United are unlucky

11/21/2016
Gabriele Marcotti is joined in the studio by Alyson Rudd, Tony Cascarino and Julien Laurens. The panel discuss Manchester United's lack of cutting edge, Arsenal's negativity and debate Wayne Rooney's behaviour. Find out more at www.thetimes.co.uk

Duration:00:51:50

14 - England need to be more pragmatic

11/14/2016
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by regulars Oli Kay, Julien Laurens and Tony Cascarino to debate the apparent lack of quality in the England v Scotland World Cup qualifier at Wembley. Plus, Times writer Paul Joyce joins the panel to discuss his column on the troubled times of former Everton starlet Jose Baxter; and we also feature part two of our interview with MP Damian Collins. Find out more at www.thetimes.co.uk

Duration:00:50:06

13 - Poch's Plan B showed guts

11/7/2016
Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Julien Laurens, Matt Dickinson and Martyn Zeigler to discuss the weekend's action, plus Damian Collins MP joins the panel to debate FIFA, poppies and The FA. Find out more: www.thetimes.co.uk

Duration:00:51:00