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. Send your voicenotes and messages to Steve, Paul and Bob on WhatsApp via 0800 783 1997 or email steve@bbc.co.uk. You can also hear bonus episodes of Touchline Shouts, every Tuesday only on BBC Sounds.

  1. 4d ago

    Royal Oak Star Scouted as Fans Rage at Wynney's Return

    The backlash over Matt Wynne’s re-signing at Royal Oak FC rages on, with fans split down the middle over his return. Has Carpet Dave blundered by not offering a discount to the whole squad and will Wynney's initiation song be enough to win over the dressing room? Elsewhere at the Oak, scouts are sniffing around Whylie, and the lads put their heads together to drum up trade for beleaguered landlord Terry. Supper club? Bingo? Nikki's ladies night? Nothing is off the table. In the wider football world, we dissect Liverpool vs Arsenal, Dorking Wanderer's manager Marc White’s viral dressing room outburst, and Jamie Carragher apologises to Aston Villa - will Steve also make amends? Plus, we hear from you on half-time team talks and terrace chants. Alexander Isak, Kylian Mbappe and Diego Maradona all feature in another packed edition from the dressing room of the Royal Oak FC. All episodes will now premiere at 7PM on Thursdays - and don't forget you can watch along with Steve and Bob in the live chat on the Game's Gone YouTube channel... Catch up on our brand-new series Touchline Shouts, featuring bonus Royal Oak drama and footballing chat with Steve. Episodes are released every Tuesday, only on BBC Sounds. 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 Production Assistant: Lauren Carey Additional Artwork and Social Media: Joe Whittaker and Megan Beattie Photography: Rob Nicholson Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Commissioning Executive for the BBC: Stevie Middleton Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard

  2. Oct 29

    HUGE Halloween Signing: Wynney REJOINS Royal Oak FC!

    Matt Wynne has returned to the Royal Oak FC - has Director of Football 'Carpet Dave' pulled off the Sunday league signing of the season? Wynney’s comeback comes with heavy strings attached from Steve: blocking the Nags Head, random drug testing, and a grueling fitness regime led by Bob the Bucket. Will it be a fairytale return or an explosive fall-out? Elsewhere, the lads are divided over Halloween; Steve's putting up the decorations, Bob embraces his inner vampire and Paul makes it clear he’d rather keep the lights off and lock the door. On the wider agenda, the lads celebrate Harry Kane's victory in the Ballon D'or, peek at Arteta's touchline dossier and fly the flag for Sheffield. Michael Owen, Kylian Mbappe and Bruno Fernandes all feature in another packed edition. All episodes will now premiere at 7PM on Thursdays - and don't forget you can watch along with Steve and Bob in the live chat on the Game's Gone YouTube channel... Catch up on our brand-new series Touchline Shouts, featuring bonus Royal Oak drama and footballing chat with Steve. Episodes are released every Tuesday, only on BBC Sounds. 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 Production Assistant: Lauren Carey Additional Artwork and Social Media: Joe Whittaker and Megan Beattie Photography: Rob Nicholson Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Commissioning Executive for the BBC: Stevie Middleton Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard

  3. Oct 22

    Royal Oak FC Shock Cup Exit... Has Steve Lost the Dressing Room?

    It's the opposite of cup fever this week, as the lads crash out to Darnall B in the second round of the Sheffield Imperial Trophy. Steve, Paul and Bob pick through the wreckage and respond to goalkeeper Robbie's stinging social media post calling out the management. Will there be consequences for Robbie? Or does he have a point about recruitment? Elsewhere, Matt Wynne has been offered a trial at rivals Barrell FC, the Royal Oak pub is eerily quiet, and the lads debate whether it's finally time to launch a youth academy and a fully fledged women's team. In the wider footballing world, Brighton are floated as unlikely title contenders and the lads controversially rank Yorkshire's clubs by their support from Worst to Best. Michael Carrick, Lisandro Martínez and Gordon Brown all feature in another packed episode of Game's Gone. And don't forget our brand-new series Touchline Shouts, featuring bonus Royal Oak drama and footballing chat with Steve. Episodes are released every Tuesday, only on BBC Sounds. You can also watch the YouTube premiere of each episode on the Game’s Gone channel, every Thursday at 7pm with Bob and Steve in the live chat. 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: Janathan Portelli Production Assistant: Lauren Carey Additional Artwork and Social Media: Joe Whittaker and Megan Beattie Photography: Rob Nicholson Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Commissioning Executive for the BBC: Stevie Middleton Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard

  4. Oct 19

    BONUS: Introducing Touchline Shouts!

    Steve Bracknall here, from Game's Gone: The Steve Bracknall Podcast. For some time now, I’ve been having words with the powers that be about getting outside the Royal Oak dressing room and sharing more of my footballing wisdom. So I’m going deeper with the Oak lads, and sitting down with some of my favourite people across our beautiful game. A fan’s eye view of what we love, and what we can improve. Join us for Touchline Shouts. Every Tuesday, only on BBC Sounds. The game may be well and truly gone. But we’re not going anywhere.

    BONUS: Introducing Touchline Shouts!

  5. Oct 15

    Sean Dyche Takes Over Our Sunday League Dressing Room

    It’s a Game's Gone first as a Premier League cult hero walks into the Royal Oak FC changing room. Sean Dyche (Formerly manager of Burnley, Everton and Nottingham Forest) joins Steve, Paul and Bob for a grilling on his managerial philosophy, the Oak’s team culture and how to nurture your backroom staff. Sean also talks us through the perfect curry order, the “utter woke nonsense” meme, and his thoughts on the Man City case and appeal. Chippy teas, Kieran Trippier and Kasabian all feature in a packed edition of the podcast that brings football back to its roots. You can also watch the YouTube premiere of each episode on the Game’s Gone channel, every Thursday at 7pm with Bob and Steve in the live chat. 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 Production Assistant: Lauren Carey Additional Artwork and Social Media: Joe Whittaker and Megan Beattie Photography: Rob Nicholson Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Commissioning Executive for the BBC: Stevie Middleton Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard

  6. Oct 8

    Royal Oak FC Icon Parksey Retires From Sunday League

    A momentous day for Royal Oak FC as veteran right back Parksey hangs up his boots after a glittering 29-year Sunday League career. A founding member with 742 appearances and more own goals than goals, Parksey's knees have finally called time. Steve is in bits, and he has big plans to mark it: a blue plaque in the Peace Gardens, a retired number two shirt and a third testimonial, with Dion Dublin at centre back and Angry Ginge's Winton United firmly in his sights. Elsewhere, the lads weigh up the state of Man City's appeal, salute England's 7-0 demolition of Croatia, judge whose international farewell was better (Messi's or Ronaldo's), and hear how Steve's streaming career is going after Dele Alli takes the plunge. Plus listener questions on first football loves and pet hates, and a tease of a mystery guest for next week. Jude Bellingham, Alex Scott, Harry Kane and (of course) Sir Bobby Charlton all get a mention in another jam-packed edition. You can also watch the YouTube premiere of each episode on the Game’s Gone channel, every Thursday at 7pm with Bob and Steve in the live chat. 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 Production Assistant: Lauren Carey Additional Artwork and Social Media: Joe Whittaker and Megan Beattie Photography: Rob Nicholson Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Commissioning Executive for the BBC: Stevie Middleton Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard

  7. Oct 1

    Could Royal Oak FC End Up Playing Man City?!

    It's been a monumental week in football, as Royal Oak FC have finally won a game! Buoyed by their recent clear-the-air talks and Steve's trip to Turkey, their fortunes are on the up. The only cloud on the horizon is Parksey, who went off at half-time (he's asked for a pro-rata deduction in his subs), while the lads discuss his future role at the club. In the wider football world, the lads drill down into the breaking news that Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges relating to breaches of the Premier League's financial rules. Steve, Paul and Bob take a fan's-eye view of the fallout. Elsewhere, Andy Townsend weighs in on pub toilets, and the lads ponder whose life they'd most like to live as a footballer. Erling Haaland, José Mourinho and Hakan Şükür all feature in another packed edition. You can also watch the YouTube premiere of each episode on the Game’s Gone channel, every Thursday at 7pm with Bob and Steve in the live chat. 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 Production Assistant: Lauren Carey Additional Artwork and Social Media: Joe Whittaker and Megan Beattie Photography: Rob Nicholson Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Commissioning Executive for the BBC: Stevie Middleton Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard

  8. Sep 24

    Royal Oak FC Showdown Ends With Tarot Cards

    D-Day arrives for the Royal Oak as Steve, Paul and Bob gather the team for a much-needed, clear-the-air meeting. But with many of the players AWOL, a tarot card reader in the pool room, and the players mutinous over an increase in subs, it's never going to be simple. In this special episode, we see all the action as the air is cleared and the gloves come off: Carpet Dave makes a impassioned plea, Parksey is annoyed at Paul, Tommy bemoans the weight of the captain's armband and Wynney props up the bar. Never one to waste an opportunity, Steve also funds a series of Tarot readings from the Oak's own version of Eileen Drewery, Spooky Susan, which reveal more about the deeper issues in the squad. In wider footballing news, the lads also rip up the rulebook and discuss the contenders for the Ballon d'Or (Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Harry Kane) in another packed edition. You can also watch the YouTube premiere of each episode on the Game’s Gone channel, every Thursday at 7pm with Bob and Steve in the live chat. 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 Production Assistant: Lauren Carey Additional Artwork and Social Media: 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

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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. Send your voicenotes and messages to Steve, Paul and Bob on WhatsApp via 0800 783 1997 or email steve@bbc.co.uk. You can also hear bonus episodes of Touchline Shouts, every Tuesday only on BBC Sounds.

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