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. 3D AGO

    Truth Behind Tommy’s Injury, Max Dowman’s Rise & We Need a Live Stream!

    This week, Steve turns detective as we discover the real reason behind striker Tommy's recent injury. Ahead of the big Easter Sunday clash with the Nags Head, we talk tactics, Paul Sampson's plans to sponsor the big game and substitute Housey drops in... Steve and Bob also send out a heartfelt appeal to the fanbase - can YOU subscribe and show your support to the powers that be? A live stream of the big game may well depend on it. In footballing news, the lads look at the rise of teenage prodigy Max Dowman, have a pop at celebrity owners, and dissect the pre-match routine of Liam Rosenior's Chelsea - plus the chants you've sent in are sung loud and proud... Declan Rice, Ryan Giggs, and Snoop Dogg 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

    30 min

  2. MAR 12

    Tommy’s Injury Scare, Calling Out Man Utd Legends & Tea With Harry Kane

    This week we receive an injury update as one of the Royal Oak's key players Tommy has injured himself at work. Like Beckham's metatarsal in 2002, will he able to get fit in time for the big clash with the Nags Head? Bob has some old school ideas to get him fit, whilst Paul suggests some more modern methods... In footballing news, the lads need your help with chants for the big game, chat about the introduction of VAR into the latter stages of the FA Cup and call out Manchester United legends Paul Scholes, Gary Neville and Roy Keane. They also discuss the likelihood of an Oak relegation battle and having your tea with Harry Kane. Mo Salah, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi all feature in another packed edition; as the lads continue their mission to save our beautiful game. You can also hear Wynney's interview IN FULL first on the BBC Sounds app, where it'll be dropping Monday 16th March. 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

    26 min

  3. MAR 5

    Wynney Bites Back, Half-and-Half Scarves & Darts Nicknames

    This week we finally hear the other side of the story from Wynney, after his deadline day defection to bitter rivals The Nags Head. Steve looks into the streaming rights for the cup game and gets some good news from his striker Tommy. In footballing news, the lads explore the latest VAR developments, cover Lionel Messi’s potential visit to the White House and give some advice to Eddie Hearn on betrayal. 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

    42 min

  4. FEB 26

    Nags Head Drama, Pep Loves Cocktails & Is Wynney Cup-Tied?

    This week we delve into the latest news around our Imperial League Cup quarter final as the game has been moved to a neutral venue; Wynney's cup-tie controversy and The Nags Head coming into form. In footballing news, the team chat about a miserable Sheffield Derby day, Arteta's stress levels, compare James Milner's record number of appearances to Parksey's and discuss whether Oliver Glasner needs to go now... Virgil Van Dijk, John Terry and Pep Guardiola are all discussed 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 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

    31 min

  5. FEB 19

    We've drawn Nags Head in the Cup! Our TV Advert and Kane scores 500 Goals...

    This week we take a trip to the draw of the Imperial League Cup as the Royal Oak will play bitter rivals The Nags Head. Steve breaks down his tactical approach and how he plans on creating a cauldron of intimidation... In sporting news, the lads chat EFL playoff expansion, Thomas Tuchel's England contract, the Winter Olympics and Forest's managerial merry go round... Harry Kane, Carlos Tevez and Wayne Rooney are all discussed 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 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

    32 min

  6. FEB 12

    VAR Madness at Anfield, Bracknall Rips Into Rugby ‘Lads' & Bob’s Valentine’s Crush!

    This week we explore the VAR madness in the blockbuster game between Liverpool and Manchester City, the Oak continue their 'dialogue' with the Imperial League and Bob has a secret admirer... In sporting news, there’s chat about the Six Nations after Paul’s trip to Twickers with a load of rugby ‘lads' in blue jeans and brown shoes, they weigh in on the Scholes, Gerrard, Lampard debate, Super Bowl halftime shows and Steve appoints himself as an Olympic ambassador. Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham and Paul Scholes 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 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 Background: Royal Oak FC was founded in 1997 in the back room of the Royal Oak pub by Steve Bracknall and Paul Sampson. Despite decades of effort, the team still fights for survival in the fifth tier of the Sheffield Sunday Imperial League. When a viral clip catapulted Steve to fame in 2024, the BBC came calling - and Game’s Gone was born. Hosts of the podcast: Steve Bracknall Assistant manager at Royal Oak FC, Steve Bracknall is to many the lifeblood of the club. Having agreed to front the club in terms of marketing and PR, Steve is the link between the fans and the club. No one cares about the Oak like Steve. Loving husband to Our Nikki and doting father to Our Olivia, come Sunday Steve is transformed into a passionate assistant who would literally die for the cause. He cites man management as his strong point. Paul Sampson First team manager and lifelong friend of Steve Bracknall. Paul originally formed the club with Steve. In recent years his commitment to the club has come under scrutiny especially after buying a timeshare in Tenerife and going on multiple golfing trips mid-season leaving Steve to hold the fort. He still has the final say over any tactical decisions that are made much to the annoyance of Steve. Bob the Bucket Club physio and general caretaker Bob the Bucket has been with the club for over ten years. No one really knows why and when he joined but he did. General job roles include putting up nets, filling water bottles alongside prevention and rehab of all Oak players.

    27 min

  7. FEB 5

    Letter to Imperial League, Plumbers vs Sparkies & Has Holloway Gone Full Metal Bracknall?

    The fallout from Wynney’s defection to Nags Head continues, with Steve filing a complaint to the Imperial League and imposing firestick sanctions. In football news, the lads share their Champions League predictions, debate whether Wrexham’s playoff push is truly a fairytale, and react to Ian Holloway’s latest rant — asking the question: has he gone Full Metal Bracknall? Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane and Maradona 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 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 Background: Royal Oak FC was founded in 1997 in the back room of the Royal Oak pub by Steve Bracknall and Paul Sampson. Despite decades of effort, the team still fights for survival in the fifth tier of the Sheffield Sunday Imperial League. When a viral clip catapulted Steve to fame in 2024, the BBC came calling - and Game’s Gone was born. Hosts of the podcast: Steve Bracknall Assistant manager at Royal Oak FC, Steve Bracknall is to many the lifeblood of the club. Having agreed to front the club in terms of marketing and PR, Steve is the link between the fans and the club. No one cares about the Oak like Steve. Loving husband to Our Nikki and doting father to Our Olivia, come Sunday Steve is transformed into a passionate assistant who would literally die for the cause. He cites man management as his strong point. Paul Sampson First team manager and lifelong friend of Steve Bracknall. Paul originally formed the club with Steve. In recent years his commitment to the club has come under scrutiny especially after buying a timeshare in Tenerife and going on multiple golfing trips mid-season leaving Steve to hold the fort. He still has the final say over any tactical decisions that are made much to the annoyance of Steve. Bob the Bucket Club physio and general caretaker Bob the Bucket has been with the club for over ten years. No one really knows why and when he joined but he did. General job roles include putting up nets, filling water bottles alongside prevention and rehab of all Oak players.

    25 min

  8. JAN 29

    Wynney Transfer Bombshell and Are Arsenal Bottle Merchants?

    In this week's episode Steve, Paul and Bob deal with the fallout of Wynney moving to their biggest rivals, ask if Arsenal are bottling it and dispense advice to their young selves. The chaps give their verdict on who will win the SPL between Rangers, Celtic and Hearts. They also look at all the latest involving footballers such as Bruno Fernandes, Jude Bellingham, Matheus Cunha and Cole Palmer. 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, is on a mission to save the beautiful game... 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 Background: Royal Oak FC was founded in 1997 in the back room of the Royal Oak pub by Steve Bracknall and Paul Sampson. Despite decades of effort, the team still fights for survival in the fifth tier of the Sheffield Sunday Imperial League. When a viral clip catapulted Steve to fame in 2024, the BBC came calling - and Game’s Gone was born. Hosts of the podcast: Steve Bracknall Assistant manager at Royal Oak FC, Steve Bracknall is to many the lifeblood of the club. Having agreed to front the club in terms of marketing and PR, Steve is the link between the fans and the club. No one cares about the Oak like Steve. Loving husband to Our Nikki and doting father to Our Olivia, come Sunday Steve is transformed into a passionate assistant who would literally die for the cause. He cites man management as his strong point. Paul Sampson First team manager and lifelong friend of Steve Bracknall. Paul originally formed the club with Steve. In recent years his commitment to the club has come under scrutiny especially after buying a timeshare in Tenerife and going on multiple golfing trips mid-season leaving Steve to hold the fort. He still has the final say over any tactical decisions that are made much to the annoyance of Steve. Bob the Bucket Club physio and general caretaker Bob the Bucket has been with the club for over ten years. No one really knows why and when he joined but he did. General job roles include putting up nets, filling water bottles alongside prevention and rehab of all Oak players.

    29 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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