Game's Gone: The Steve Bracknall Podcast

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 [email protected] or via whatsapp 0800 7831997Marching 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 SoundsCreditsSeries 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

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 [email protected] or via whatsapp 0800 7831997Marching 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 SoundsCreditsSeries 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

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.

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 [email protected] or via whatsapp 0800 7831997Marching 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 SoundsCreditsSeries 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

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 [email protected] or via whatsapp 0800 7831997Marching 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 SoundsCreditsSeries 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