The Rise of Garnacho
The Game
The Times
3.2 • 1.5K Ratings
🗓️ 14 November 2022
⏱️ 62 minutes
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Summary
Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson and Alyson Rudd.
Cristiano Ronaldo has launched a scathing attack on Manchester United with few getting away without comment. Why has he chosen to do this television interview right now and is there any way back? (00:00)
There’s a new kid on the block - but could Alejandro Garnacho replace Ronaldo in the United starting lineup? (24:25)
Ivan Toney showed Gareth Southgate what he’s missing by not picking him for England. Will the England manager live to regret his choice? (32:05)
Bournemouth have been linked with Marcela Bielsa - but would a move for the former Leeds boss be a good idea? (43:13)
Everton’s poor form continues. Just how long does Frank Lampard get to turn things around? (47:16)
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| 0:54.4 | Welcome to the game football podcast from the Times. Today we react to Cristiano Ronaldo's |
| 1:01.4 | explosive interview with Piers Morgan. What does it mean for his future at the club? |
| 1:05.9 | And why has he done it? We'll also react to the club's win over Fulham in the Premier League |
| 1:10.0 | as Alejandro Garnatio announces himself possibly as Ronaldo's replacement. We'll talk about |
| 1:15.8 | Brentford's win, Kabbalogals for Ivan Tony against Manchester City Big Dent to their title |
| 1:21.3 | hopes. Could Marcelo Bielsa be the answer for Bournemouth? We'll also talk about Newcastle's |
| 1:26.6 | title hopes. Is that right? Or is it just top four hopes after their victory over Chelsea? |
| 1:31.3 | We'll talk about that and much more on the game. |
| 1:40.3 | Hello again. Welcome back to the game podcast. I am Hugh Wozncroft alongside |
| 1:44.1 | Alison Rudd and Gregor Robertson. Where should we start? It's difficult to know where. |
| 1:48.8 | Shall I mention two words? Cristiano Ronaldo, let's start with him. He's given what's been |
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