Game On Podcast

Join Mark Pougatch, Martin Keown, Chris Sutton and Martin Samuel as they react to a painful night for English football. But with the World Cup just 497 days away they are hopeful England can compete with the best teams in the World. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Mark Pougatch, Chris Waddle, Alan McInally and Martin Samuel as they react to England's first final in 55 years. Was it a penalty? Chris Waddle doesn't think so, but Martin Samuel put it down to 'umpires call'. Plus our panel give the lowdown on Italy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Mark Pougatch and co as they react to an historic night for England in Rome. Now it's back to Wembley for the semi-finals against Denmark. Gareth Southgate is the best thing to happen to English football for many decades says Martin Samuel. And Danny Mills and Martin Keown recall what it was like to play in the same team as the current England boss. PLUS in the other semi Italy seem to be firm favourites but can Spain spring a surprise? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 55 years of hurt, England have finally beaten Germany in a major competition, taking them through to what looks like a winnable quarter final against Ukraine. Join host Mark Pougatch and two former England strikers Chris Sutton and Chris Waddle to tackle all the big talking points. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Mark Pougatch, Danny Mills, Ian Herbert and Martin Samuel as they analyse last night at the Euros and look at what's ahead. England move onto the knockout stages with a win over the Czech republic that will give them home advantage in the next round. Wales are through and Ian Herbert thinks playing away has put less pressure on them unlike the Scots who lost twice at Hampden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Mark Pougatch, Danny Murphy, Alan McInally & Martin Samuel as they gear up for the oldest fixture in international football. Macca has his Scotland cap on (quite literally). Plus can Wales take advantage of an out of form Turkish side. And should UEFA have handled the Christian Eriksen situation better. And Martin Samuel has a bugbear about kits! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Mark Pougatch, Martin Keown, Dominic King and Ian Ladyman as they dissect England's preparation and selection dilemmas. Does Jude Bellingham have to start? Will it be a back 5? And which talented forward will miss out on a starting berth? PLUS Will England want to avoid winning their group? AND Can Scotland and Wales pack a punch? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Mark Pougatch, Danny Mills, Eddie Newton and Martin Samuel as they build up to an all english Champions League final! PLUS Danny Mills gives us his professional opinion on English right backs, our panel react to Man Utd's Europa League defeat AND could Pochettino be returning to Spurs? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Mark Pougatch, Pat Nevin, Sue Smith and Martin Samuel as they discuss this summers biggest transfer saga. Our panel look ahead to the final weekend of the domestic season. Plus the real reason away teams have been so good in the Premier League this year and Pat tells us what it was like being a footballer who enjoyed reading Albert Camus and going to the ballet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Mark Pougatch, Chris Sutton, Tony Cottee and Martin Samuel as they dissect which big name stars might miss out, including Grealish, Greenwood and Alexander-Arnold. PLUS as Leicester face Chelsea twice in 4 days, which game is bigger! AND our panel react to Thursday night's game at Old Trafford. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Arsenal exit the Europa League, join our Game On panel who say their downfall began in 2006, with a move to the Emirates. Mark Pougatch, Nigel Winterburn, Clive Tyldesley and Martin Samuel question whether the Champions League Final will be a bore, and tell us why Hazard was NEVER going to be Messi or Ronaldo! PLUS Lord of the Rings and LOST star Dominic Monaghan busts the myth that Manchester is full of City fans in a new instalment of My Team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

English teams are dominating the European semi-finals this year, after Man City beat PSG, two all-English finals look increasingly likely. Join Mark Pougatch, Dion Dublin, Jason McAteer and Martin Samuel as they react to all the European action. PLUS why Man Utd will struggle to keep Cavani if they want Kane. AND as rumours surface that Spotify owner Daniel Ek wants to buy Arsenal, Martin Samuel explains why you can't buy a football club with a hat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Mark Pougatch, Danny Mills, Chris Sutton and Martin Samuel as they ask what's next for football. Martin Samuel wants to see new rules that forbid English clubs from ever leaving the Premier League. PLUS How should the big 6 be punished? Chris Sutton wants European bans! AND with Jose gone what chance has Ryan Mason got of leading Spurs to cup success? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Mark Pougatch, Alan McInally, Franny Benali and Martin Samuel as they discuss 4 English sides making the European semi finals. Plus should players be running their own social media accounts? AND as Brendan Rodgers opts to select his lockdown party-goers this weekend, does morality go out of the window when you've got an FA Cup semi final to win? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Samuel believes the Arsenal boss must be afforded time especially as he doesn't have the resources of his old boss Pep. Join Mark Pougatch, Jamie Redknapp, Chris Sutton and Martin Samuel as they react to busy week of European football. PLUS is Trent really worse than Reece James, Kyle Walker and Kieran Trippier? AND why West Ham WON'T get 4th!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Mark Pougatch, Martin Keown, Eni Aluko and Ian Ladyman as they react to all the international results including that shocker for Republic of Ireland. But Ian Ladyman believes games against the likes of San Marino are pointless and we need pre-qualifiers. PLUS could Aguero stay in England and go to Chelsea? AND is Mo Salah wrong to be flirting with a move to Spain? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Mark Pougatch, Chris Sutton, Alan McInally and Ian Ladyman as they debate Ole's reported new contract at Man Utd. AND our panel react to England's win over San Marino and Scotland's draw with Austria. PLUS Should Gareth Bale have announced his intentions to return to Real Madrid? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Mark Pougatch, Clive Allen, Lee Dixon and Martin Samuel as they react to Tottenham's dismal Europa League exit. Where has it gone wrong for Jose? Where are Spurs heading? And are things rosier up the road at Arsenal? PLUS can London rivals Chelsea win the Champions League? AND Clive and Lee tell us what it's like being a sub and hoping your replacement doesn't cover himself in glory! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Mark Pougatch, Steve Sidwell, Alan McInally and Martin Samuel as they discuss just how good England's captain is right now. PLUS Arsenal are at it again, they must stop making the same self-inflicted mistakes at the back. AND Will VAR finally change for the better next season? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Join Mark Pougatch, Micah Richards, Viv Anderson and Martin Samuel as they react to the week in football. Micah Richards says Liverpool need a plan B and must buy a striker this summer. Is Mason Mount better than Jack Grealish? How long before the handball law changes? And our panel look ahead to the Manchester derby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Samuel reacts to the new Chelsea boss taking off Hudson-Odoi after just half an hour. Join Mark Pougatch, Sue Smith, Tony Cottee and Martin Samuel as they react to the week in football. PLUS Who why are there no Scottish candidates for the Celtic job? AND UEFA's big plans to reform the Champions League. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the Daily Mail reported this week that Spurs will listen to bids of £150m for Harry Kane, Danny Murphy says Manchester City should not pay that for the Spurs striker, and suggests who they should sign instead. AND Jamie Redknapp tells the show why the Bournemouth job would be perfect for Thierry Henry. PLUS Martin Samuel thinks referee Darren Drysdale who squared up to a player is TOAST! AND our ex Liverpool panel recall the last time Liverpool lost a Merseyside derby at Anfield...which they played in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Mark Pougatch alongside Jason McAteer, Chris Sutton and Martin Samuel as they lament football's problem with online abuse. PLUS can Manchester City win the quadruple? AND European football returns but at what cost? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Mark Pougatch and his guests Matt Le Tissier, Mark Clattenburg and Martin Samuel as they try and make sense of some nonsensical decisions in the Premier League this week. Mark Clattenburg tells us why Bednarek and Luiz both should NOT have been sent off. PLUS there's reaction to Spurs v Chelsea and our panel look ahead to Liverpool V City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Mark Pougatch and his guests Craig Burley, Alan McInally and Martin Samuel as they discuss the fallout from last night's top of the table clash. Are Liverpool back on track? What's going on with Bale? Why Messi MUST leave Barca. PLUS Why Lampard deserved to be sacked! And our panel remember some of their biggest on field rows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last season they were world beaters, this year they haven't scored in the league - Martin Samuel thinks it's a case of being unable to maintain extra high standards. But it's even worse for Chelsea, ex-Blue Frank LeBoeuf looks at where it's all going wrong. While Tony Cottee looks at where it's going RIGHT at two of his old sides - Leicester and West Ham. Plus Cockney Rebel's Steve Harley talks about his love of Millwall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Sutton tells footballers to stop hugging after they've scored but Martin Samuel says you can't ban hugging as it would remove the last element of joy. Join Mark Pougatch and his guests Martin Samuel, Chris Sutton and Danny Simpson as they also discuss Liverpool vs Manchester United, the resurgence of Phil Foden and just how intimidating was Alex Ferguson? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The left back has been banned for 10 weeks after his friends put cash on his move from Tottenham to Athletico Madrid - it's grossly unfair says Martin Samuel, the bookmakers should be banned from taking such bets. PLUS Spurs might be doing well, but can they keep hold of Harry Kane? And can Frank Lampard keep hold of his job at Chelsea? AND host Mark Pougatch talks to Jamie Redknapp and Matt Le Tissier about their favourite FA Cup 3rd round memories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ex England men Martin Keown and Emile Heskey, and Daily Mail Football Editor Ian Ladyman are hopeful it won't. PLUS will Man Utd come unstuck when they get inevitable injuries like Liverpool? And which club move could make a shock move for Diego Costa! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Keown says Mikel Arteta's system looks too complex for the Arsenal players. Join Mark Pougatch, Martin Keown, Tony Cottee and Alan McInally as they discuss this week's EFL Cup action and look ahead to a stellar lineup of Xmas football. Plus could Salah leave Liverpool? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray Houghton says Liverpool's late winner against Spurs was indicative of league winners and doesn't think Spurs will have enough to stay in the race. BUT Ian Herbert and Matt Le Tissier think Mourinho's men will be in it for the long haul and could have easily won it at Anfield. PLUS why is Lampard not using his squad? And the boys tell us why Christmas is the best time to be a footballer! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danny Murphy thinks they are too reliant on Kane and one injury could derail them. And Peter Crouch tells host Mark Pougatch Man Utd are broken at the top and questions if sacking Solskjaer will solve their problems. Plus Danny and Crouchy tell us about their wild Christmas parties! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More controversial decisions have brought the VAR debate raging back. Former top referee Mark Clattenburg tells host Mark Pougatch that it's time to change the rules to keep up with technology. Martin Keown and Eric Dier look ahead to the north London derby and Ian Ladyman says Jurgen Klopp's gripes have more than a hint of Fergie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the death of Diego Maradona, we pay tribute to one of the greatest players of all time. But fewer tears will be shed for Gordon Taylor, who announced he would step down at the end of the season as head of the PFA amid criticism over his handling of football's dementia scandal. Join host Mark Pougatch and panellists Chris Sutton, Danny Simpson and Sami Mokbel for all the latest Premier League news PLUS Martin Keown looks ahead to Chelsea vs Spurs AND the BBC's Dan Walker tells us about his love of Crawley Town See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pep Guardiola signed a new contract this week with Man City which means only one thing, says the Mail's Martin Samuel: Lionel Messi is on his way to the Premier League. Martin discusses that with host Mark Pougatch and panellists Tony Cottee and Alan McInally, who is still boogying after Scotland qualified for the Euros. The Game On! team also analyse the recent international action, and weigh up whether Leicester can upset the odds (again) and win the league. Plus, as the Mail's campaign over football's dementia scandal carries on, we ask what the football community should do. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sven laments England's shootout defeats in major tournaments while Martin Sameul tells him ‘you should have dropped Beckham in ‘04' as Martin, Sven and Danny Murphy join Mark Pougatch to dissect the golden generation. PLUS David Dein for FA Chairman, he's the right man according to Sven. And Lembit Opik reveals the trials and tribulations of being a Leicester City fan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join our fantastic host Mark Pougatch and special guests ex England star Shaun Wright-Phillips, Daily Mail chief sportswriter Martin Samuel and Daily Mail deputy chief sportswriter Ian Herbert as they discuss the uncertain future of two Premier League stars, PLUS The Chase's star quizmaster The Beast, aka Mark Labbett, tells us why Sheffield United means so much to him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus Rashford strikes again - the 22-year-old striker continues to find holes in the government's UK defence with his campaign to help hungry children. But Rashford's side Manchester United are attracting the ire of much of the football world for supporting a proposed European Super League. Joining host Mark Pougatch this week to discuss this and a weekend of Premier League action is Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier,  European Cup winner Viv Anderson and the Mail's chief sportswriter Martin Samuel. Plus Wolves defender Conor Coady speaks to the show and comic Nick Hancock tells us all about his team... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SUB Few people have thought about this more than ex-FA chairman Greg Dyke who joins a panel including the Daily Mail's chief sportswriter Martin Samuel and ex-West Ham and Everton striker Tony Cottee. Also crumbling this week was England's pretence to be one of the best teams in Europe - host Mark Pougatch asks where does Gareth Southgate go from here if the team are to live up to their potential? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.