Nuno Gone, Conte Incoming?
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The Times
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🗓️ 1 November 2021
⏱️ 66 minutes
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Summary
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd.
Nuno Espírito Santo has left Tottenham after just ten Premier League matches in charge. What went wrong, was it the right time for him to go and were the players equally to blame? (00:00)
Manchester United beat Spurs 3-0 on Saturday - but does that result actually lessen the pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjær? (30:28)
Crystal Palace pulled off the most impressive result of the weekend as they beat Manchester City at the Etihad. Is it crazy to say they could finish in the top 6? (34:38)
Aston Villa became West Ham’s latest victim - is Dean Smith under pressure at Villa Park considering their latest results? (46:27)
Leeds United got a much-needed win, albeit against the worst side in the league. Will their victory over Norwich be the start of a turnaround in form? (56:40)
Alyson recounts her Hollywood encounter in Wrexham to end today’s podcast.. (59:44)
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| 0:00.0 | This episode of the game is sponsored by the UK COVID-19 Inquiry, |
| 0:04.6 | which is inviting everyone in the UK to share their experience of the pandemic, |
| 0:08.8 | because every story matters. Although the pandemic now feels like some time ago, |
| 0:13.4 | it's left a long lasting impact on all of our lives. It was something that we experienced together, |
| 0:18.8 | however, despite that, it affected us in many individual ways. Every story matters is your |
| 0:24.4 | opportunity to share how the pandemic impacted your life with the UK COVID-19 Inquiry. |
| 0:30.0 | It doesn't have to be just about the virus either. This can be about how it impacted your day-to-day life, |
| 0:35.2 | work, community, well-being or faith. Each story will be analysed and submitted to the |
| 0:40.4 | Inquiry's investigation as evidence. Understanding the true human impact of the pandemic can help |
| 0:46.1 | decision-makers learn lessons and protect future generations. Our experiences deserve to be heard. |
| 0:52.0 | Share your experience privately and securely on the Inquiry's website. |
| 0:56.4 | Search every story matters. |
| 1:00.1 | Hello and welcome back to the Game Podcast from the Times. Today, Nuno Espirito Santo is sacked |
| 1:06.0 | by spurs after just four months in charge. Could Antonio Conte be the perfect replacement? |
| 1:12.7 | We'll also ask if Crystal Palace can dream of a European spot this season. |
| 1:16.7 | Aston Villa need a response after four straight defeats. Leeds aren't quite themselves |
| 1:21.6 | and Rexham goes all hollywood. This is the game. |
| 1:30.9 | Hello again. Welcome back to the Game Podcast. I am Hugh Wilson-Croft. Joining me once again |
| 1:36.3 | today, Gregor Robinson, Alison Rudd and Tom Clark, aka the crew. Listen, we've got a |
| 1:42.0 | lot to talk about immediately because about ten minutes before we've started our podcast |
| 1:45.9 | recording. The third Premier League managerial casualty is upon us. Nuno Espirito Santo sacked. |
| 1:53.4 | After just four months in charge by Tottenham Hotspur, I'll read you the statement that has come |
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