Game's Gone: The Steve Bracknall Podcast

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Steve Bracknall takes a weekly deep dive into the murky world of the modern game whilst desperately trying to hold his ramshackle Sunday league team together.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Royal Oak Relegation Crisis, Bob's Dodgy Pies & Staring out Gorillas

    After Steve's administrative foul-up last week, The Royal Oak are in the middle of a full-blown relegation crisis. How will they fare against local rivals "Medics & Dentals" in another vital six-pointer? The team also checks in on the wellbeing of captain Tommy and takes a trip to the Snooker World Championship final. In a piping hot new feature, Bob The Bucket shows off his pie-eating talents - will Paul and Steve catch him out with some surprise fillings? We bid a happy birthday to Sir David Attenborough, show off some tattoos and hear from a very unwelcome visitor in another packed edition of Game's Gone. VAR. XG. Inverted wing backs. The game has well and truly gone. Via his very own podcast, Steve Bracknall, Sunday league assistant manager and viral sensation will bring it back. Direct from the dressing room of his team, Royal Oak FC, Steve is joined by gaffer Paul Sampson and physio Bob the Bucket. Every episode, they’ll make sense of all the week’s footballing news and bring you updates from the Oak… Send your questions and voice notes to steve@bbc.co.uk or via whatsapp 0800 7831997 Marching on, together as one. Steve. Game’s Gone: The Steve Bracknall Podcast is written and performed by Chris McClure and is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds Credits Series Producer: Ad Ahmed Video Producer/Editor/Artwork: Matt Exton Additional Editing: Joe Whittaker and Jack Whiteside Photography: Rob Nicholson Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Commissioning Executive for the BBC: Stevie Middleton Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard

    28 min

  2. 30 APR

    Bracknall Rages as Royal Oak FC are Docked Five Points

    Paul Sampson comes bearing bad news - Mick Merchant has docked the Oak 5 points for an administrative error. Steve is livid as the fallout from his disastrous interim reign continues and his team now looks like it's plunged into a relegation battle. In this episode, the lads also hear from a disappointed Parksey, chat through Housey's conspiracy theories, and plan a big day out at the Snooker. In the wider sporting world, we look at the titanic Non-League promotion race between York City and Rochdale, consider West Ham and Spurs for the drop and inspired by the London Marathon get running with Bob The Bucket. Paolo Maldini, Kevin Pressman and Matt Le Tissier all feature in another packed edition... VAR. XG. Inverted wing backs. The game has well and truly gone. Via his very own podcast, Steve Bracknall, Sunday league assistant manager and viral sensation will bring it back. Direct from the dressing room of his team, Royal Oak FC, Steve is joined by gaffer Paul Sampson and physio Bob the Bucket. Every episode, they’ll make sense of all the week’s footballing news and bring you updates from the Oak… Send your questions and voice notes to steve@bbc.co.uk or via whatsapp 0800 7831997 Marching on, together as one. Steve. Game’s Gone: The Steve Bracknall Podcast is written and performed by Chris McClure and is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds Credits Producer: Ad Ahmed Video Producer/Editor/Artwork: Matt Exton Additional Editing: Joe Whittaker and Jack Whiteside Photography: Rob Nicholson Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Commissioning Executive for the BBC: Stevie Middleton Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard

    29 min

  3. 23 APR

    Sampson Returns, Haaland vs Gabriel & Kompany's Jacket

    The prodigal manager Paul Sampson returns to the Royal Oak FC hot seat with some demands. In this episode they discuss plans to turn around the club's fortunes and listen to Paul's demands for change; which mainly involves Bob The Bucket going on a physio course. Someone's also got to break the news to Parksey that his interim reign is over. In the wider football world, the lads dig into the clash between Gabriel and Erling Haaland, raise a glass to Coventry City on their promotion, and cast an eye over the increasingly frantic non-league promotion race. There's also the small matter of Vincent Kompany apparently raiding Bracknall's wardrobe and Paolo Di Canio headbutting a table during Italian Champions League coverage. VAR. XG. Inverted wing backs. The game has well and truly gone. Via his very own podcast, Steve Bracknall, Sunday league assistant manager and viral sensation will bring it back. Direct from the dressing room of his team, Royal Oak FC, Steve is joined by gaffer Paul Sampson and physio Bob the Bucket. Every episode, they’ll make sense of all the week’s footballing news and bring you updates from the Oak… Send your questions and voice notes to steve@bbc.co.uk or via whatsapp 0800 7831997 Marching on, together as one. Steve. Game’s Gone: The Steve Bracknall Podcast is written and performed by Chris McClure and is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds Credits Producer: Ad Ahmed Video Producer/Editor/Artwork: Matt Exton Additional Editing: Joe Whittaker and Jack Whiteside Photography: Rob Nicholson Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Commissioning Executive for the BBC: Stevie Middleton Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard

    34 min

  4. 16 APR

    Royal Oak TURMOIL as Paul Sampson Goes AWOL - Who’s Running the Show?

    The fallout from the Derby clash continues and The Royal Oak is in turmoil. Steve's in charge (sort of), Bob's his assistant (sort of), and Parksey's the new physio. Join them as they discuss their new roles, divvy up responsibilities and hear from fans around the world - but are they truly together as one? In wider sports news, they also discuss the title races in England and Scotland, Rory McIlroy's Masters triumph and Thierry Henry’s aftershave. VAR. XG. Inverted wing backs. The game has well and truly gone. Via his very own podcast, Steve Bracknall, Sunday league assistant manager and viral sensation will bring it back. Direct from the dressing room of his team, Royal Oak FC, Steve is joined by gaffer Paul Sampson and physio Bob the Bucket. Every episode, they’ll make sense of all the week’s footballing news and bring you updates from the Oak… Send your questions and voice notes to steve@bbc.co.uk or via whatsapp 0800 7831997 Game’s Gone: The Steve Bracknall Podcast is written and performed by Chris McClure and is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds Credits Producer: Ad Ahmed Video Producer/Editor/Artwork: Matt Exton Additional Editing: Joe Whittaker and Jack Whiteside Photography: Rob Nicholson Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Commissioning Executive for the BBC: Stevie Middleton Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard

    30 min

  5. 9 APR

    Inside Royal Oak v Nags Head: Touchline Drama & Penalty Heartbreak

    In a very special episode, we go behind the scenes of the Easter Sunday clash between the Royal Oak and Nags Head. From the team bus to the sidelines, we follow Steve, Paul and Bob across the fixture with exclusive access. Following their heroic 2-1 defeat, we have all the analysis and fallout from Tommy's penalty heartbreak, ringers playing like Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland plus Wylie's injury time miss. Join us for all the intel on the biggest clash in Sunday league history... VAR. XG. Inverted wing backs. The game has well and truly gone. Via his very own podcast, Steve Bracknall, Sunday league assistant manager and viral sensation will bring it back. Direct from the dressing room of his team, Royal Oak FC, Steve is joined by gaffer Paul Sampson and physio Bob the Bucket. Every episode, they’ll make sense of all the week’s footballing news and bring you updates from the Oak… Send your questions, chants and voice notes to steve@bbc.co.uk or via whatsapp 0800 7831997 Marching on, together as one. Steve. Game’s Gone: The Steve Bracknall Podcast is written and performed by Chris McClure and is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds Credits Producer: Ad Ahmed Video Producer/Editor/Artwork: Matt Exton Additional Editing: Joe Whittaker and Jack Whiteside Commentary: Adam Oxley and Lee Turnbull Photography: Rob Nicholson Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Commissioning Executive for the BBC: Stevie Middleton Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard

    30 min

  6. 2 APR

    Royal Oak vs Nags Head Countdown, Salah's Farewell & World Cup Dreams

    The big one is almost here. Steve, Paul and Bob are in full match mode as they count down to the blockbuster clash with the Nags Head - running through preparations, plans, programme notes and giving a look at training. Plus, voicenotes arrive from some very surprising places... Watch it live: Royal Oak vs Nags Head — 5th April, Easter Sunday, 2pm BST, right here on the Game's Gone: The Steve Bracknall Podcast YouTube channel. You can also listen via the BBC Sounds app on Sports Extra 3 and BBC Radio Sheffield. In wider football news, the lads bid farewell to Mo Salah, discuss Real Madrid's rehab methods, and debate plans for the World Cup. Salah, Mbappe and Ronaldo all feature in another packed edition as the lads continue their mission to save our beautiful game. VAR. XG. Inverted wing backs. The game has well and truly gone. Via his very own podcast, Steve Bracknall, Sunday league assistant manager and viral sensation will bring it back. Direct from the dressing room of his team, Royal Oak FC, Steve is joined by gaffer Paul Sampson and physio Bob the Bucket. Every episode, they’ll make sense of all the week’s footballing news and bring you updates from the Oak… Send your questions, chants and voice notes to steve@bbc.co.uk or via whatsapp 0800 7831997 Marching on, together as one. Steve. Game’s Gone: The Steve Bracknall Podcast is written and performed by Chris McClure and is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds Credits Producer: Ad Ahmed Video Producer/Editor/Artwork: Matt Exton Additional Editing: Joe Whittaker and Jack Whiteside Photography: Rob Nicholson Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Commissioning Executive for the BBC: Stevie Middleton Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard

    29 min

  7. 26 MAR

    BIGGEST Sunday League Game In History Just Got Even BIGGER!

    Momentous news this week - as the powers that be confirm that the Easter Sunday clash between the Royal Oak and Nags Head WILL be live streamed on the Game’s Gone YouTube Channel! With live commentary also available on BBC Sounds. We have all the reaction and info you’ll need as the fanbase mobilises ahead of the biggest game in Sunday League history. Steve, Paul and Bob also go Full Bielsa as they spy on the Nags Head, float the idea of a performance bonus and we get a fitness update from Bob The Bucket on injury doubt Tommy. In footballing news the team review the League Cup Final, talk about the fallout around Morocco being belatedly crowned AFCON Champions, and discuss the woes of Newcastle and Spurs. Mikel Arteta, Gazza, Frank Lampard and Sly Stallone all feature in another packed edition, as the lads continue their mission to save our beautiful game. Don't miss the Royal Oak vs Nags Head, 2pm on Easter Sunday, April 5th, Live and Exclusive on the Games Gone YouTube Channel... VAR. XG. Inverted wing backs. The game has well and truly gone. Via his very own podcast, Steve Bracknall, Sunday league assistant manager and viral sensation will bring it back. Direct from the dressing room of his team, Royal Oak FC, Steve is joined by gaffer Paul Sampson and physio Bob the Bucket. Every episode, they’ll make sense of all the week’s footballing news and bring you updates from the Oak… Send your questions, chants and voice notes to steve@bbc.co.uk or via whatsapp 0800 7831997 Marching on, together as one. Steve. Game’s Gone: The Steve Bracknall Podcast is written and performed by Chris McClure and is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds Credits Producer: Ad Ahmed Video Producer/Editor/Artwork: Matt Exton Additional Editing: Joe Whittaker and Jack Whiteside Photography: Rob Nicholson Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Commissioning Executive for the BBC: Stevie Middleton Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard

    34 min

  8. 23 MAR

    Bonus Podcast - Matt Wynne - Full Interview

    In this special bonus episode we hear the full Wynney tapes as Matt Wynne explains more about his move from the Royal Oak to the Nags Head. Interviewed by BBC Radio Sheffield's Senior Sports Journalist Rob Staton, we get the latest ahead of the blockbuster Easter Sunday tie between the Oak and the Nag's Head, and learn more about Wynne's relationship with Nag's Supremo Brian Marshall. VAR. XG. Inverted wing backs. The game has well and truly gone. Via his very own podcast, Steve Bracknall, Sunday league assistant manager and viral sensation will bring it back. Direct from the dressing room of his team, Royal Oak FC, Steve is joined by gaffer Paul Sampson and physio Bob the Bucket. Every episode, they’ll make sense of all the week’s footballing news and bring you updates from the Oak… Send your questions, chants and voice notes to steve@bbc.co.uk or via whatsapp 0800 783199 Marching on, together as one. Steve. Game’s Gone: The Steve Bracknall Podcast is written and performed by Chris McClure and is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds Credits Producer: Ad Ahmed Video Producer/Editor/Artwork: Matt Exton Photography: Rob Nicholson Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Commissioning Executive for the BBC: Stevie Middleton Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard

    15 min
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Steve Bracknall takes a weekly deep dive into the murky world of the modern game whilst desperately trying to hold his ramshackle Sunday league team together.

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