The Premier League might be known as the home of the 'beautiful game', but we're arguing that the inconsistency in officiating and the blatant favoritism in decisions is threatening to tarnish its beauty. We're looking at two major incidents that have sparked our ire - a controversial penalty kick and a contentious handball decision. Join us as we question t ... Show More
Feb 2020
Jules & Andy: Was the Premier League ready for VAR, are officials inadequately prepared, and how does FFP work in practice?
After another shambolic weekend of VAR, there was only one thing we could start with on today’s episode of Jules & Andy. As officials mishandle baffling clear decisions, we discuss the effect these mistakes has on players’ most visceral emotions while on the pitch and the lack of ... Show More
32m 36s
Aug 2023
The Battle of St James’ Park, Penalty Misses and the Rise of a Teenage Superstar.
Drama and controversy again in the Premier League as Gary, Alan and Micah debate red cards, red comebacks and penalty misses.
Was the Virgil van Dijk challenge a red card? Is this Darwin Nunez’s break out season?
The usually faultless Erling Haaland’s penalty miss reminds Alan an ... Show More
36m 21s
Nov 2023
Two games, twelve goals, one VAR
<p><br></p><p>The Thurs team of Martin Samuel, Tony Cascarino and Gregor Robertson join Tom Clarke to discuss one thing…VAR. With two thrilling games and twelve goals between them the Man Utd v Copenhagen and Spurs v Chelsea games were dominated by VAR. Is it inevitable, will it ... Show More
1h 9m
Nov 2023
Champions League and jeez, referees!
<p><br></p><p>Martin Samuel, James Gheerbrant and Jonathan Northcroft join Gregor Robertson for the Thursday edition of The Game.</p><p>Manchester United once again take centre stage. Free scoring, but also conceding freely too and dropping a two goal lead twice in Türkiye.   ... Show More
1h 13m