Just imagine what your best Christmas ever would sound like.

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Hello and welcome to the game podcast from the Times.

Yeah, that you didn't think we would wangle our way back into your podcast, but yes, back I'm Gabriel McCarty and I know that

you've all missed us over the summer because let's face it there wasn't too much

else going on let me introduce my guess It's the excellent Julian Lawrence. It's James

Scowcroft who I will never tire of saying this is one of the few

multi-millionaire retired Premier League footballers who actually pays for his season

tickets to go watch the club he supports.

And finally, it's a point note because I don't know if I'm allowed to say this or if it's supposed to be a secret.

But Rory K Smith is leaving the Times, but don't worry he'll be joining the Times.

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