Ruben Amorim Sacked!

Coventry did not have a good Christmas – is it a slip or the rot setting in? Ipswich and Watford by contrast had a bumper Christmas. With the squad at their disposal Ipswich look ominous and despite a slow start Wrexham are now only a point below the play offs in ninth. In League One, much to Tom’s delight it's hard to look past Lincoln City who beat Cardiff, Stockport, Huddersfield and Peterborough over Christmas…can they really stay the course? At the bottom Rotherham are on an awful slide – is there any way back for the Millers? Hats off to Bromley in League Two, but Walsall…not again surely!? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the new year, Enzo Maresca is out, but what does the future hold for both the manager and the club? And is Liam Rosenoir the right choice to replace Maresca?  On the latest episode of The Game, the team also discuss Arsenal's statement win against Aston Villa, Liverpool's draw with Leeds and another big performance from Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.  And finally with the increased use of set pieces we continue the debate about entertainment in the modern game.  Tom Clarke is joined by Gregor Robertson and Hamzah Khalique-Loonat.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reaction to all the Christmas fixtures as Villa keep winning, Arsenal look nervous and City look ominous. If Villa win at Arsenal can they go all the way? Are Liverpool's signings starting to click and hats of to Keith Andrews and Regis Le Bris. Elsewhere, Palace look knackered, Ruben Amorim finally plays a back four, West Ham need to buy a defender or they are down and will Iraola change his system? Tom Clarke is joined by Alyson Rudd and Gregor Robertson. We'll be back on Friday to review the new year fixtures and predict the rest of 2026. Happy New Year and we'll see you then. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Christmas but the EFL doesn’t stop and neither do Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson – here with a bonus Christmas edition of EFL Extra. They’re doing their end of year awards – teams, players and managers of the year for each of the divisions…and many more. If you need a break from the festivities, go for a walk or find a quiet corner and join Tom and Gregor for all the latest from the EFL. From everyone at The Game podcast – a very Merry Christmas. We’ll be back for an end of year episode on the 29th, see you then.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  As Villa cement their place in the top three just how good are they? Do they have the squad depth to last the course? Is their star midfielder Morgan Rogers now elevating himself to world level? David Moyes thinks Declan Rice is the best midfielder in the world. Is he…and if not, then who is? Dominic Calvert-Lewin has found form and fitness at Leeds how far could it take him and his club? Spurs lost at home again and had two men sent off but seem to have received some credit in the process. Lastly, are Wolves in danger of breaking Derby’s lowest ever Premier League points total?   Tom Clarke is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tony Cascarino and tom Allnutt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.