Nags Head Drama, Pep Loves Cocktails & Is Wynney Cup-Tied?

This week we delve into the latest news around our Imperial League Cup quarter final as the game has been moved to a neutral venue; Wynney's cup-tie controversy and The Nags Head coming into form. In footballing news, the team chat about a miserable Sheffield Derby day, Arteta's stress levels, compare James Milner's record number of appearances to Parksey's and discuss whether Oliver Glasner needs to go now... Virgil van Dijk, John Terry and Pep Guardiola are all discussed in another packed edition; as the lads continue their mission to save our beautiful game... 0:00 Coming up 0:24 Our Nikki voicenotes Paul 1:29 Royal Oak vs Nags Head venue revealed 7:34 Will Wynney be cup-tied? 10:04 Wynney’s new goal celebration 10:55 BBC wants an interview with Wynney (Steve’s not happy) 13:01 Sheffield Wednesday relegation 13:37 Bramall Lane poster campaign ‘marketing genius’? 16:20 Premier League title race: Arsenal on top 17:24 Arteta vs Guardiola management style 18:20 James Milner breaks Gareth Barry's record 20:25 Should Oliver Glasner leave Crystal Palace? 21:44 Fan tattoo 23:03 What happens if Wynney scores against the Oak? 25:13 Quarter-final prep and matchday routine 27:34 Virgil van Dijk vs John Terry 30:19 Final words on deathbeds 32:00 Get in touch with the lads 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 Background Royal Oak FC was founded in 1997 in the back room of the Royal Oak pub by Steve Bracknall and Paul Sampson. Despite decades of effort, the team still fights for survival in the fifth tier of the Sheffield Sunday Imperial League. When a viral clip catapulted Steve to fame in 2024, the BBC came calling - and Game’s Gone was born. Meet The Hosts Steve Bracknall Assistant manager at Royal Oak FC, Steve Bracknall is to many the lifeblood of the club. Having agreed to front the club in terms of marketing and PR, Steve is the link between the fans and the club. No one cares about the Oak like Steve. Loving husband to Our Nikki and doting father to Our Olivia, come Sunday Steve is transformed into a passionate assistant who would literally die for the cause. He cites man management as his strong point. Paul Sampson First team manager and lifelong friend of Steve Bracknall. Paul originally formed the club with Steve. In recent years his commitment to the club has come under scrutiny especially after buying a timeshare in Tenerife and going on multiple golfing trips mid-season leaving Steve to hold the fort. He still has the final say over any tactical decisions that are made much to the annoyance of Steve. Bob the Bucket Club physio and general caretaker Bob the Bucket has been with the club for over ten years. No one really knows why and when he joined but he did. General job roles include putting up nets, filling water bottles alongside prevention and rehab of all Oak players.