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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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected] 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

The Royal Oak is on the brink. Beaten again - this time by ten men of Packhorse - the tough questions are getting harder to dodge. Steve and Paul stare into the abyss and ask: is any of this worth it? Is the Meadowhall Premier League dream dead? Was it ever alive? With the club on life support, the lads take a long, hard look in the mirror, and Bob calls for a clear-the-air meeting at the Oak that could decide everything going forward. Elsewhere, we cover the fallout from a chaotic Manchester Derby, Oasis Live 27, Mikel Arteta's pre-season mind games, and a look at this season's promoted clubs to the Premier League. Phil Foden, Bruno Fernandes, Roy Keane, and Liam Gallagher all get dragged into another packed episode. 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. 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 [email protected] 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

The new season has kicked off. Unfortunately for Steve, Paul and Bob there's a recruitment crisis, with Spooner stuck in Ireland and only 9 players on the pitch for the Oak. Luckily, loyal viewers have sent in their videos for the lads to review - is there a hidden gem in the pile of video tapes? Or will they need to delve into the free agent market and look again at Wynney? In a jam-packed episode, the lads discuss Thursday night premieres on YouTube, Mike Dean's unique approach to refereeing, Carrick and Man United's current run of form, and who they'd come back as if reincarnated. Kevin Keegan, Elvis Presley and Andi Peters all feature as the Royal Oak march on... 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 (Paul is at Padel). 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 [email protected] 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 Support: Lauren Carey 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

We're back. Fresh from the changing rooms of the Royal Oak FC, Steve, Paul and Bob return for another season of chaos from Sheffield's Sunday Imperial League. It's been a summer of extremes: Paul's been on 15 holidays, Steve's patched things up with Nikki, and Bob's been quietly planning his own funeral. Pre-season hasn't exactly gone to plan - the pitches are scorched, there's been a wave of player departures, corruption is still running rampant between Marshall and Merchant, and Firestick Dean's devices are, yet again, on the blink. Elsewhere, we're making our early predictions for the season ahead and celebrating a huge trophy win at the Edinburgh TV Awards. Plus - Lionel Messi, Steven Gerrard and Roy Keane all get a mention as Sunday League's finest return for another go. Game's Gone is well and truly back. 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 [email protected] 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 Support: Lauren Carey 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

As another season winds down, here's a selection of highlights from the Royal Oak dressing room. Steve went for the Man United gig and gave us his final verdict on who's better - Arctic Monkeys or Oasis. He also encountered Premier League legend Thierry Henry, but fared less well with Noel Gallagher, after an ill-judged voicenote left him looking back in anger. Elsewhere, Bob showed us why he's the rain man of pies, and the lads settled the debate on their dream dinner party guests. 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 00:40 Steve’s Match of the Day routine 02:20 Should Steve manage Manchester United? 03:20 The Noel Gallagher Saga 09:00 Celebrity chairmen 11:04 Thierry Henry at Sports Personality of the Year 13:45 Arctic Monkeys vs Oasis 16:35 Dream dinner party guests 20:30 The lads' hobbies 24:20 Bob's pie challenge 32:00 Goodbye

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

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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected] 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 Series 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

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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected] 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 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

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 confirmed their Round of 32 tie vs DR Congo, but will Thomas 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 Mbappé, Harry Kane, Erling Haaland or Ousmane Dembélé? We'll be live streaming another bonus podcast reacting to the group stages via the Game’s Gone YouTube channel on Sunday 12th July. Send your questions and voice notes to [email protected] 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 Series 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

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 [email protected] 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 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

Steve Bracknall's landed in Dallas - brisket in one hand, cowboy hat in the other - and seen winning starts from both England and Scotland. He brings us post match reaction to England vs Croatia, and his fans eye view of all of the World Cup action. Back home and joining remotely, Bob refuses to stay up for the late kick-offs and Paul's plotting his move from Sampson Electrics into sports broadcasting. Our Nikki gives her verdict on Steve's new Cowboy look and plans are made for bin day... On the footballing agenda this week: water breaks in air-conditioned stadiums, England's kit drama, James Corden and Steve's unfiltered verdict on American sports coverage. Pelé, Lionel Messi, Harry Kane, Diego Maradona and Michael Portillo all turn up in another packed edition of Game's Gone. Join us every Thursday throughout the summer for World Cup-themed episodes and keep an eye out for bonus livestreams taking you right to the heart of the tournament. 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. Send your questions and voice notes to [email protected] 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: Janathan Portelli Additional Editing and Artwork: Joe Whittaker and Lottie Steele 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