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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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- Yesterday29 min
Wynney's Betrayal, The Nag's Head Derby & More | Royal Oak FC Season Recap PART ONE
It's been quite a season. Wynney's shock departure to the other side. A bruising, ill-tempered derby against the Nags Head that saw a painful defeat and left plenty of scores unsettled.Steve, Paul and Bob have been there for all of it, in the dressing room and out of it, week after week. Here's all the best bits.We'll be back next season with more from the fifth tier of Sheffield's Sunday Imperial league.Thanks to everyone who watched, listened, commented and stuck with us throughout the season - it means a lot. Together as one. Steve.00:00 Intro 00:41 The game has gone 05:30 Firestick Dean statement 06:16 Wynney’s betrayal 09:19 Steve’s letter to Sheffield Imperial League 13:09 Rob Staton’s exclusive interview with Wynney 15:52 Angry Ginge visits the Oak 16:42 Half-time team talk 18:31 Match highlights from Royal Oak vs Nags Head 23:26 Bracknall-ball 24:52 Desert island items 28:28 Goodbye
- 1 weeks ago27 min
World Cup Final Fallout, Argentina’s Dark Arts & Is Steve’s Marriage In Tatters?
Steve's back in Sheffield - jetlagged, heartbroken over England's exit and locked out. Our Nikki's furious, Bob's sofa is the only offer on the table, and Steve's got some serious grovelling to do.We've got the result of the Royal Oak sweepstake, Steve's delayed return to Sampson Electrics, and a full World Cup post-mortem - the final, Argentina's full-time antics, our verdict on the half-time show, England's third-place playoff and Thomas Tuchel's future, all given the Game's Gone treatment.Erling Haaland, Jay-Z, Jude Bellingham, Justin Bieber, Rodri, Madonna and Harry Kane all get a mention in another jam-packed edition; we'll see you next season for more from the fifth tier of Sheffield's Imperial League.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.Series Producer: Ad Ahmed Video Editor: Janathan Portelli Artwork: Joe Whittaker Technical Producers: Jasper Fell-Clark Assistant Producer: Harriet Webster Photography: Rob Nicholson Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Commissioning Executive for the BBC: Stevie Middleton Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard
- 2 weeks ago31 min
Football's Not Coming Home - ENGLAND crash out to Argentina & Messi Masterclass
The dream is over. Steve's American adventure comes to an end as England fall to Argentina in the semi-final, and the wait for a first World Cup since 1966 rolls on. Was it Tuchel's tactics that cost them, or did the players bottle it? Paul, Bob and Steve deliver the full post-mortem.In the rest of the episode, we look at Infantino's rumoured 64 team expansion to the World Cup, Jurgen Klopp's imminent appointment as the new Germany manager and Roy Keane reigniting his war of words with Alf Inge Haaland.Back at the Oak, Firestick Dean's business is down, Parksey is in hot water and rumours swirl that Steve's marriage to Nikki hasn't survived his time Stateside.Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham, Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane all feature in a bittersweet episode of Game's Gone.Join us for our final World Cup episode next Thursday with a look at the World Cup final, race for the Golden Boot and review of the tournament...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.Series Producer: Ad Ahmed Video Editor: Janathan Portelli Artwork: Joe Whittaker Technical Producers: Jasper Fell-Clark and Oliver Geraghty Assistant Producer: Harriet Webster Photography: Rob Nicholson Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Commissioning Executive for the BBC: Stevie Middleton Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard
- 2 weeks ago40 min
Reaction to England vs Norway and Argentina await - Live Stream Highlights!
Steve Bracknall joins us live from Miami - straight off the back of England's 2-1 win over Norway - for a special Games Gone livestream with Paul and Bob. Steve sets the scene after a sweltering Miami night as England edged through a nervy encounter to set up an epic semi final clash with Argentina. We get into Jude Bellingham's extraordinary tournament - four player of the match awards and six goals - and ask what on earth the Norwegian manager was thinking taking Erling Haaland off. We also chat controversies: the disallowed Norway goal, whether England's opener actually hit the spidercam, the disallowed Djed Spence penalty, and Gabriel Clarke's post-match interviews with Tuchel and Jude.Elsewhere: the Golden Boot race is genuinely one for the ages - Bellingham, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi are all in the hunt. We run the rules on the Royal sweepstake - Terry has France, MOT Mick has Argentina, Sampson has Spain, Steve has England....Plus Chaos at the Oak, where Terry and June's new table booking system has locked out the regulars.We’re releasing special World Cup-themed episodes every Thursday across the tournament.Send your questions and voice notes to steve@bbc.co.uk or via whatsapp 0800 7831997Game’s Gone: The Steve Bracknall Podcast is written and performed by Chris McClure and is a Persephonica production for BBC SoundsCreditsSeries Producer: Ad Ahmed Technical Producer: Jasper Fell-Clark Assistant Producer: Harriet Webster Photography: Rob Nicholson Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Commissioning Executive for the BBC: Stevie Middleton Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard
- 3 weeks ago33 min
England STUN Mexico at World Cup! My On-The-Ground Reaction & Norway Up Next
Viva Mexico! We're bringing you all the latest after England's monumental win in the Azteca. Direct from Mexico City, Steve gives us his breakdown as a fan - taking us through his emotions and interactions with the Mexico fans.Harry Kane's voice, Montezuma's revenge, and an apology to Thomas Tuchel are all examined, plus Paul, Bob and Steve look ahead to the mouth watering quarter-final clash with Norway and striker Erling Haaland.In wider World Cup news, we examine the controversy over Folarin Balogun's red card, compare Simeone to Brian Marshall, and look ahead to a 2038 World Cup in England.Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane, Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona all make appearances in another packed edition...We're releasing special World Cup-themed episodes every Thursday across the tournament - and you can also tune into a BONUS livestream reacting to the quarter-finals via the Games Gone YouTube channel this Sunday 12th July at 2pm.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.Series Producer: Ad Ahmed Video Editor: Janathan Portelli Artwork: Joe Whittaker Technical Producer: Jasper Fell-Clark Assistant Producer: Harriet Webster Photography: Rob Nicholson Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Commissioning Executive for the BBC: Stevie Middleton Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard
- 4 weeks ago28 min
Bracknall-Mania Hits Atlanta, England vs Mexico Preview & World Cup Karaoke
Steve's World Cup Road Trip Continues - this week he's beaming in from a diner in Atlanta, Georgia. Shades on, and with dreams of a Royal Oak American Franchise, has he crossed the Atlantic permanently and gone full Brand Beckham? And does referring to the Beautiful Game as "soccer" mean the game truly has gone?Steve, Paul and Bob chat about Bracknall-mania in the US and Steve's appearances on Radio 1 Breakfast with Greg James. Will maverick player Wynney keep pursuing unauthorised brand deals? Plus, the Oak Boys send in videos celebrating the three lions.With post-match reaction from England's win over DR Congo, we also look ahead to the Round of 16 clash against Mexico at the iconic Azteca Stadium.We cover Germany's penalty woes, spoilers over the Netherlands and karaoke during hydration breaks. Harry Kane, Erling Haaland, David Beckham and Bon Jovi all feature in another packed edition.We’re releasing special World Cup-themed episodes every Thursday across the tournament, and you can also tune into a BONUS live stream reacting to the group stages via the Game’s Gone YouTube channel on Sunday 12th July.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. CreditsSeries Producer: Ad Ahmed Video Editor: Janathan Portelli Artwork: Joe Whittaker Technical Producer: Jasper Fell-Clark Assistant Producer: Harriet Webster Photography: Rob Nicholson Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Commissioning Executive for the BBC: Stevie Middleton Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard
- Jun 29, 202634 min
Steve, Paul and Bob react to the World Cup Group Stage - Livestream HIghlights!
Steve Bracknall, Paul Sampson and Bob the Bucket host a live stream reacting to the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stages. They reacted to all the action from the final round of the groups, as England confirm their Round of 32 vs DR Congo, but will Tuchel's right back problems continue to haunt them? Scotland's run comes to an end with Steve Clarke resigning as manager. And as Cape Verde continue to surprise (much to the delight of our Nikki who has them in the Royal Oak Sweepstake) just how far can they go? Plus the lads stick their neck out on who will win the Golden Boot - Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe or Ousmane DembéléGame’s Gone: The Steve Bracknall Podcast is written and performed by Chris McClure and is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds.tournament, and you can also tune into a BONUS live stream reacting to the group stages via the Game’s Gone YouTube channel this Sunday 28th June at 2PM.Send your questions and voice notes to steve@bbc.co.uk or via whatsapp 0800 7831997Game’s Gone: The Steve Bracknall Podcast is written and performed by Chris McClure and is a Persephonica production for BBC SoundsCreditsSeries Producer: Ad Ahmed Technical Producer: Jasper Fell-Clark Assistant Producer: Harriet Webster Photography: Rob Nicholson Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Commissioning Executive for the BBC: Stevie Middleton Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard
- Jun 25, 202629 min
Steve's World Cup Road Trip Continues in Boston! England Away Days & Tartan Army Takeover
Steve's American Road Trip rolls on - this week he's in Boston, necking the local beer and watching England take on Ghana. He swings by Graceland, gets stuck into some properly oversized American food, and brings us up to speed on all the World Cup news... . Back home, Bob takes Steve's lawnmower for an unauthorised spin, and Paul's got some shocking news from Sampson Electrics.The lads run the rule over the Golden Boot race, weigh up Scotland's chances, show some love to underdogs Cape Verde, and size up football's managerial heavyweights from Ancelotti to Advocaat - but could any of them do it on a Tuesday night in the Imperial League?Marcelo Bielsa, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi all get a mention in another packed edition of Games Gone.We’re releasing special World Cup-themed episodes every Thursday across the tournament, and you can also tune into a BONUS live stream reacting to the group stages via the Game’s Gone YouTube channel this Sunday 28th June at 2PM.Send your questions and voice notes to steve@bbc.co.uk or via whatsapp 0800 7831997Game’s Gone: The Steve Bracknall Podcast is written and performed by Chris McClure and is a Persephonica production for BBC SoundsCreditsSeries Producer: Ad Ahmed Video Editor: Janathan Portelli Artwork: Joe Whittaker Technical Producer: Jasper Fell-Clark Assistant Producer: Harriet Webster 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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