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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 29 MIN

Royal Oak TURMOIL as Paul Sampson Goes AWOL - Who’s Running the Show?

from Game's Gone: The Steve Bracknall Podcast · host BBC Radio 5 Live

The fallout from the Derby clash continues and The Royal Oak is in turmoil. Steve's in charge (sort of), Bob's his assistant (sort of), and Parksey's the new physio. Join them as they discuss their new roles, divvy up responsibilities and hear from fans around the world - but are they truly together as one? In wider sports news, they also discuss the title races in England and Scotland, Rory McIlroy's Masters triumph and Thierry Henry’s aftershave.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 7831997Game’s Gone: The Steve Bracknall Podcast is written and performed by Chris McClure and is a Persephonica production for BBC SoundsCreditsProducer: Ad Ahmed Video Producer/Editor/Artwork: Matt Exton Additional Editing: Joe Whittaker and Jack Whiteside Photography: Rob Nicholson Executive Producer: Dino Sofos Commissioning Executive for the BBC: Stevie Middleton Assistant Commissioner for the BBC: Steve Trenchard

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