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How Far Can Wrexham Go?

30 January 2023 - 1 hour 6 mins
Podcast Series The Game Football Podcast

Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Tom Roddy.

The master beat the apprentice in the FA Cup fourth round - what did we learn from Manchester City vs Arsenal on Saturday? (00:00)

Brighton beat Liverpool for the second time this season - but was it actually unexpected given their league position? (15:28)

Wrexham nearly caused a huge upset against Sheffield United. Is it hard to deny the positive impact the Hollywood investment has had on the club? (33:52)

Everton have appointed Sean Dyche as their new manager. Is he the man to save them from relegation and what does he need to do as soon as he takes charge? (48:31)

Anthony Gordon has finally moved to Newcastle...

1 hour 6 mins

Series Episodes

Who starts for England at the Euros?

Who starts for England at the Euros?

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Tom Clarke, Gregor Robertson, Jonny Northcroft and Martin Samuel pick their England starting 11’s for the opening game of the Euros. There are some surprising omissions, Jonny has a left field suggestion and Martin has been swayed by recent performances. Kobbie Mainoo may have written his name on the team sheet, but will Henderson, Rashford or Grealish even make the squad? Following on from the focus on Mainoo the team recall the most impressive debuts they’ve seen, from Gascoigne and Rooney to Charlton and Shearer from the archive. Which is the toughest managers job in football? And finally, a look ahead to the weekend and the language used towards officials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hour 2 mins

28 March Finished

How to make England better..?

How to make England better..?

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England disappointed, but does it matter? Gareth Southgate and his team conspired to lower expectations after a lacklustre display at Wembley; Tom Clarke, Tony Cascarino, Gregor Robertson and Matt Dickinson discuss who played well, who didn’t and why England looked so blunt. After the break a look at the production line of new footballers – academies. Young players are now given a holistic programme which creates well rounded young men, not just footballers. Is the new battle ground of the elite at academy level, creating the stars of tomorrow? Finally, are footballers ‘thick’? Gregor responds.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hour 1 min

25 March Finished

Is Mainoo the answer to England's midfield issues?

Is Mainoo the answer to England's midfield issues?

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Are points deductions fair, what's the point of a football regulator, and should Kobbie Mainoo start for England? Martin Samuel, Gregor Robertson and Tony Cascarino join Tom Clarke to ask if you’d rather have a good centre forward or a good lawyer? As Nottingham Forest fall foul of the regulator are points deductions the best way to tackle the problem? Should more money go to the wider football pyramid and what happens if it doesn’t? Back on the pitch have England found their midfield answer, will Kobbie Mainoo be the late edition that balances the team? If he makes the squad, then who misses out – Maddison, Henderson, Bowen…?  Finally, best Brazilians to ever play in the Premier League…? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hour 3 mins

21 March Finished

The best game of the season...?

The best game of the season...?

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A pulsating game won in the 120th minute with a raucous atmosphere and ending their arch-rivals fairy tale in the process - has Eric Ten Hag suddenly seen what is possible at Old Trafford? Will the result be a turning point in Man Utd’s season or just another glimpse of potential? For Liverpool did tiredness catch up with them? Gregor Robertson thinks Mark Robins is doing some of the best coaching work in the country at Coventry and it’s paying off. They’ll fancy their chances against Utd in the semis. Tom Allnutt has been to meet Gerad Pique; he has some fascinating ideas on the future of football – will clubs soon be paying fans to attend games? Finally, Alyson Rudd is impressed with Fulham and Tom Clarke wants to hear your favourite own goals… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hour 3 mins

18 March Finished

The Dark Arts…

The Dark Arts…

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Are footballers stupid? Why do footballers cut holes in their socks? And how to write a match report in 2 minutes. Martin Samuel, Jonathan Northcroft, Gregor Robertson and Tom Clarke discuss the dark arts of football and sports writing. On the pitch they were exemplified by Porto on Tuesday night. But what are the dark arts of the press box? How do writers produce a piece when the result turns around in the final minutes?  Martin recounts the Nou Camp in 99’ – from “Poor old Fergie gets his tactics wrapped around his neck..." to "Arise Sir Alex!…” And facing a deadline, Jonny McNorthcroft found himself hoping Scotland didn’t score. Gregor had a surprising response to his article on ‘Why do footballers cut holes in their socks?’ Which led to another question - are footballers stupid? Finally – its FA cup weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hour

14 March Finished

The best title race in years – so who wins?

The best title race in years – so who wins?

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It’s a three-horse title race, the first in years, so who did the result at the weekend benefit the most? Tom Allnutt, Alyson Rudd and Gregor Robertson join Tom Clarke to predict who will win the league. Was a point at Anfield good for City, was Liverpool’s momentum stalled and will Arsenal handle the pressure of going top? Who has the tougher run in and who is each team’s most important player? Spurs love playing the top teams, but Villa seemed to lack belief. Either way, does the race for fourth even matter, if you qualify for the champions league and your team’s not ready? Plus, a rattle through the weekends other results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

57 mins

11 March Finished

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