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  • United dismal, Liverpool dynamic and Villa dreaming

    October 26, 2026 · 59 min

    Another weekend, another disastrous result for Manchester United who slumped to a 3-0 defeat against an impressive Bournemouth side. At the final whistle, Old Trafford delivered its verdict – support for Michael Carrick, resounding boos…

  • Who's at fault - Carrick or Fernandes?

    October 22, 2026 · 51 min

    It goes from bad to worse for Manchester United. A humiliating loss to Como followed by captain Bruno Fernandes turning on the manager. Is this now a power struggle between player and manager...if so, who wins? Aside from the chaos off the…

  • EFL EXTRA: Could this be Birmingham City's year?

    October 21, 2026 · 48 min

    Tom Clarke and Times journalist and former football league player Gregor Robertson cover all the latest from The Championship, League One and League Two. Are Birmingham City's ambitious plans finally coming to fruition? The big time…

  • Can free scoring Brighton upset the top four?

    October 19, 2026 · 55 min

    Brighton can't stop scoring. twenty three goals in the opening seven games is the fourth best in Premier League history. Are Fabian Hurzeler's team serious top four contenders? In beating local rivals Crystal Palace 5-0 they have piled the…

  • Are Manchester United a basket case?

    October 15, 2026 · 50 min

    Lisandro Martinez chucked a hand grenade into the Man Utd dressing room when he questioned the quality of the clubs signings and the man responsible - technical director Jason Wilcox - Why is Britain's 'biggest' club incapable of…

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  • Did Southampton and Eckert get away with it?

    October 13, 2026 · 40 min

    Ahead of a full set of midweek fixtures a quick catch up on the EFL with all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two. Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson run the rule over the weekend results, Tonda Eckert, Robbie Savage…

  • City win leaves bad taste and managers under pressure

    October 12, 2026 · 59 min

    Man City looked worth every penny of the money spent on them as they beat Liverpool at Anfield. But the result left a strange taste as many wondered what it meant. Is the integrity of the league at stake as all results involving Man City…

  • England greats and Manchester City punishment

    October 8, 2026 · 53 min

    The Premier League returns, Man City punishment needs carful thought and where do Bellingham and Kane rank? Are Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham in your top five England greats? Martin Samuel picks the best England players he's seen and Tony…

  • EFL EXTRA: Big games, new managers and pointless goals

    October 7, 2026 · 32 min

    Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson return with all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two. There are some big games in the Championship with third against fourth as Middlesbrough play Wolves and derbies at West Ham who…

  • Will Man City's stars leave? And is Bellingham as good as Zidane ?

    October 5, 2026 · 53 min

    As expected MAnchester City are to appeal against the guilty verdicts handed down to them by the independent commision. But what does that mean...will the whole affair drag on for another eight years? Matt Lawton brings us the latest - how…

  • Manchester City - What happens next?

    October 1, 2026 · 43 min

    The Premier League have released their statement regarding the findings against Manchester City and it is a scathing assessment. The independent commision referenced 'sham contracts' to reduce costs and inflate revenues disguising over…

  • How should Man City be punished?

    September 28, 2026 · 52 min

    Manchester City have been found guilty of the vast majority of the 115 charges against them - what happens next? Relegation, points deduction, transfer embargo, financial fines...? What are the potential sanctions on offer? What does it…

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About the show

The thinking fan's football podcast, providing previews and reviews of all the action - every Monday and Thursday.  Listen to the best of The Times and The Sunday Times journalists as they cover the biggest sport on the planet; from winners to losers, who's in and out on the transfer roundabout, tactical developments, data analysis and the dreaded VAR. Hosted by Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson alongside special guest appearances, the team bring you the latest on the Premier League and the EFL, as well as a front-row seat to international tournaments including the Champions League, European Championships and World Cups. We know football isn't life and death. It's much more serious than that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.