Football Ramble
The Football Ramble is a global podcasting institution. Since 2007, the Ramble has provided entertainment, analysis and coverage of the Premier League and beyond for football fans who don't take the world's biggest sport too seriously.In 2025, the takes are as strong as ever, the jokes are as funny as ever and the Ramble remains as essential as it ever was for football fans everywhere. Join them throughout the week as they discuss the world's biggest football stories in their inimitable style. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, April 19, 2025
Mailbag: Which club needs the biggest summer rebuild?
We're not actually JUST talking about Man United for today's opening question. It turns out Marcus, Jim and Andy thinks there's big rebuilds all over the place in the Prem, not least over in East London. A cheeky Andy Carroll loan deal, anyone? Another listener asks if Real Madrid's woeful exit and PSG's impressive progress in the Champions League suggests that Kylian Mbappé is the problem and the lads discuss which countries they'd most like to visit to watch football! Come join us. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok , WhatsApp and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, April 18, 2025
The Preview Show: Sir Harry of Manchester
Man United pulled off one of the greatest comebacks in European football history last night. And you know who was the architect of it all? Harry Maguire. Marcus, Jim and Andy - who was at Old Trafford - try to figure out what on earth happened in those seven minutes of extra time and how. Plus, Spurs turn sensible, Jacob Murphy makes his claim for a spot in Marcus Speller’s heart, and Jurgen Klopp has been linked with Real Madrid?! I thought he wanted to relax… We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok , WhatsApp and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, April 16, 2025
Ramble Reacts: Arsenal boss Real Madrid
Despite a William Saliba mid-game software update and a Bukayo Saka penalty malfunction… Arsenal have bloody done it! Luke and Vish react to a comfortable night for Mikel Arteta’s men at the Bernabeu and explain why this is already his greatest achievement as a manager to date. Plus, Declan Rice gets compared to a cricketer (and not by Vish, actually) and we wonder just how Real Madrid flopped so hard. For once, the house didn’t win… We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok , WhatsApp and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, April 16, 2025
Are ya scared, Jim?
Ohhh, Villa! Marcus, Luke, Jim and Vish recap one of the craziest European games you’ll ever see, as Unai Emery almost Europa League’d his way past PSG and into the Champions League semi-finals. But, the biggest shock of the night? Barcelona’s shorts. No wonder they lost comprehensively at Dortmund (still went through, tho). Elsewhere, FIFA’s latest Ponzi scheme crumbles at the slightest inspection and we check on Jim ahead of one of the biggest games in Arsenal’s history. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok , WhatsApp and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, April 14, 2025
Ramble Reacts: Bournemouth push past Fulham in the Race For Eighth
Marcus and Jim had barely fired up the telly before Antoine Semenyo’s cracking opener gave Bournemouth an early lead. And… that was it. There was still plenty to get stuck into though, with the Sky Sports microphones picking up plenty of fruity language from a few Fulham fans nearby and the officials making a truly baffling substitution error that forced Ryan Sessegnon off. We also assess the prospective fortunes of both sides as they push for Europe and wonder where their coaches might be managing next season. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok , WhatsApp and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, April 14, 2025
It's not just the moustache
Somewhere in Wolverhampton, Vitor Pereira is down at the Dog and Duck listening to Slipknot with a lovely pint of bitter on a coffin in front of him. A man after our own heart. Marcus, Luke, Pete and Vish pick through another devastating weekend for Manchester United and Spurs. Will Ruben Amorim put another fence between him and his Man United players for training? Plus, Javier Tebas is hunting for your IP address and Leicester City scored a bloody goal! Their first since Luke served in the Great War... We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok , WhatsApp and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, April 12, 2025
Mailbag: Where did all the flair players go?
Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia reminded us on Wednesday what a proper winger should really play like, but why do we seem to be seeing less of them? Marcus, Jim & Andy discuss that on this week's Mailbag. Plus, who makes our Mount Rushmore of football s***house legends? Join us for our answers to your questions! We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, April 11, 2025
The Preview Show: The Old Trafford Triangle
Man United vs Lyon wasn’t exactly high quality. So much so that Marcus, Andy and Jim wonder whether both sides can go out. At least Nemanja Matić put in a performance in the press conference that even José Mourinho would be proud of. Elsewhere, we explain why Mo Salah’s contract extension is great news for both Liverpool and Salah. Plus, it’s a strange day for Marcus as he finds himself agreeing with Richard Keys... We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok , WhatsApp and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, April 09, 2025
Ramble Reacts: Did you see that stud roll!?
We hope you enjoyed the latest TNT Sports podcast. Darren Fletcher, Rio Ferdinand and Ally McCoist used up every word in the book... Lucky for you, Pete and Vish are here to add to the word vomit. They dish out praise for PSG’s strangely likeable team and ask: should Ange Postecoglou be England’s collective dad? We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, April 09, 2025
Can I have two Mr. Whippys please?
What a night for Arsenal! This morning, we found a wild Jim Campbell walking the streets of North London and Marcus, Luke and Pete brought him in for a celebratory Ramble. On the show, Luke’s momentarily lost for words over Declan Rice’s free-kicks - It obviously doesn’t last very long. Plus, Marcus compares Unai Emery to Brendan Rodgers and Pete compares Thomas Muller to his old boiler… We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok , WhatsApp and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, April 07, 2025
Ramble Reacts: Misery for Leicester City
Just when you thought Southampton were bad, Leicester City set a new football league record after failing to score in their eighth consecutive defeat. Marcus and Jim are here to try and work out what Leicester do next. Elsewhere, Harvey Barnes shows everyone how to celebrate against your old club and Liam Delap has been linked with a move to Man United. Poor bloke… We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok , WhatsApp and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, April 07, 2025
Mysterious mistress
Fulham beat Liverpool! Luke and Jim are here to steady Marcus’ aunt by reminding him they’ll probably lose to Bournemouth next week. Oh, the cruel mistress that is the Premier League mid-table. Elsewhere, “El Flapico” lived up to its billing as Crystal Palace and Brighton showed those Manchester slugs what a real derby should look like. Plus, José Mourinho has a reason to climb back into the laundry basket. Oh dear... We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok , WhatsApp and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, April 05, 2025
Mailbag: Can Jack Grealish get back to his best?
Young Jacky Grealish finally ended his Premier League goal-drought which extended all the way back to 2023! So with a summer exit from the Etihad looking likely, could a new club be the key to getting him back to his best? Marcus, Luke & Jim discuss that, plus why is it that Real Madrid and Barcelona can still pull the Premier League's brightest talents away from England? We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, April 04, 2025
The Preview Show: El Flapico
The Spurs fans booed Ange Postecoglou’s subs against Chelsea last night... But don’t worry, Ange was only encouraging the fans when, in their direction, he cupped his hands to his ears. Today, Marcus, Luke and Jim are here to gear up for a derby-filled weekend - would someone please think of a better name for the M23 Derby - Also, José Mourinho's Fenerbahçe have released a statement about Okan Buruk’s “dive”. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok , WhatsApp and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, April 02, 2025
Ramble Reacts: Liverpool win the Merseyside derby
Marcus and Jim only have one question after the Merseyside derby, how was James Tarkowski not sent off? The lads discuss that - and even more confusingly - try to understand the Premier League’s statement explaining the decision. Elsewhere, Jose Mourinho’s Turkish reign of terror has descended into new levels of chaos. Listen to find out more… We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok , WhatsApp and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, April 02, 2025
Just fold the club
Vish has had enough! Today, he tells Marcus and Andy that Man United should just fold the club after they lost to Nottingham Forest last night. Elsewhere, beautiful Bukayo Saka returned for Arsenal and Andy explains why the Gunners could really hurt Real Madrid in the Champions League next week, defensive injuries aside. Plus, Marcus starts a campaign against Tofu… We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok , WhatsApp and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, April 01, 2025
Not that type of Gooner
The Premier League is back! And what better way to get kick off the season’s Business End™ than with a Campbell-Speller derby! But Arsenal have a trick up their sleeve… a stadium full of smooching Gooners! What? Marcus, Luke & Jim discuss that, plus Fizzer has a pop at a man in a hat. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, March 31, 2025
And then there were four...
The FA Cup quarter-finals are done and dusted. Marcus, Luke and Jim are here to pick the bones out of it all. Firstly, and most importantly, Jean-Philippe Mateta didn’t turn up with a bionic ear but he did take inspiration from Luke Moore and grow a moustache. Elsewhere, we were treated to Wayne Rooney on our telly once again and the whole of Newcastle - literally - came out to celebrate their Carabao Cup win. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok , WhatsApp and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, March 29, 2025
Mailbag: Should we be surprised that no managers were sacked during the international break?
Farewell international football, welcome back domestic football. We've not even kicked a ball yet and you lot are already asking about sackings! But with a couple of managers under pressure, is it a surprise that none of them got the boot in the international break? Marcus, Luke & Vish are here to debate just that! Plus, what's the best interview meltdown in football history? We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, March 28, 2025
The Preview Show: An ear advantage
It’s time for the FA Cup quarter-finals! Jean-Philippe Mateta has returned just in time, and Marcus, Luke and Vish are wondering if he’s got a new superpower to use to his advantage. Elsewhere, Cristiano Ronaldo has entered the virtual world and Gary Caldwell blames his Scottish accent for him getting sent off last week. Yeah, it was the accent Gary... We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, March 27, 2025
Ramble Uncut: Matryoshka Speedboats
Today, we're bringing you a special teaser of what you can expect every week on the Football Ramble Patreon. For just £4.50 a month, you'll get an extended version of every Wednesday episode of the Ramble! It's called Ramble Uncut and it's full of all the stuff we would be talking about if football wasn't always getting in the way. You’ll also hear from fellow Patreon subscribers on the Discord, get behind-the-scenes news, and, of course, receive regular Pitbull updates from Mr SW15 himself. Just head to patreon.com/footballramble to subscribe now! We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, March 26, 2025
You’ll Never Walk Alone
Marcus is off and we’ve called in substitute teacher Donaldson to teach Luke and Jim a thing or two on today’s Ramble. Naturally, that means we discuss Millwall’s new 5G network, Carlisle United's team bus moonlighting and Dean Huijsen being asked whether he smokes. Oh, and we read out various Liverpool fan reactions to the news that Trent Alexander-Arnold is off to Real Madrid. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, March 25, 2025
Ramble Reacts: What have we learned about Thomas Tuchel’s England?
Thomas Tuchel’s first international break as England manager is over. He’s given us two “professional” wins against inferior opposition and some chat about maybe playing 4-4-2. Have we fully indoctrinated him into the English way already? Marcus and Jim resist starting a chorus of Vindaloo, however, they do mull over that and try to work out what we’ve learned about Tuchel’s England so far. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, March 24, 2025
Greecey peeps, man
What a weekend of international football! Marcus’ aunt has never been so giddy. In fact, he's so excited that today he explains to Jim, Pete and Andy why Phil Foden is England’s Tom Cairney. Once we’ve taken the time to enjoy Myles Lewis-Skelly and Dan Burn’s performances for England on Friday night, Pete tries his absolute best to cheer up any disappointed Scotland fans. Plus, Steve Bruce is back and he’s playing the hits. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, March 22, 2025
Mailbag: Can England afford to play exciting football?
Thomas Tuchel had a dig at Gareth Southgate, claiming England played with no identity last summer, more focused on avoiding elimination than chasing glory. Ouch. But is it even possible to play "exciting" football at international level? Marcus, Jim & Pete debate that on this week's Mailbag. Plus, does Jim Ratcliffe have a point when he talks about prioritising Manchester United's "faithful" supporters? We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, March 21, 2025
The Preview Show: Sack Allister
Today, a new era begins. Marcus, Jim and Pete usher in the start of the Thomas Tuchel regime. COME ON ENGLAND! *swallows mic* Elsewhere, the Scots do a job in Greece and prove that there's only one Elgin, while Pete observes that Brian Kerr needs a hammock on Irish telly and Thierry Henry gets mobbed by Panama players on American telly. Plus, Jim witnesses another Arsenal injury and Alexis Mac Allister shares his favourite hobby. Maybe he WOULD get on with Pete... We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, March 20, 2025
England Special: Tommy Tuchs takes the reigns!
Get the bunting out and lay on the sandwiches: a new era of English football begins tomorrow. With Tommy Tuchs about to make his debut in the Wembley dugout, Marcus and Luke are here to answer some seismic listener questions! Who will feature in his first starting XI? Is winning all that matters, or does the football need to be exciting too? And should Tuchel wear a three lions-branded bowler hat for the first game? We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, March 19, 2025
International lilac
The international break is here and Marcus has worn his very best lilac t-shirt to celebrate the occasion. My giddy aunt, what a time to be alive. Today, he, Luke, Vish and Andy share their first impressions of Thomas Tuchel as England manager. We also celebrate Big Dan Burn being awarded the Freedom of Northumberland, give our support to Gennaro Gattuso after his recent argument on live TV and pay our respects to former Bulgarian footballer Petko Ganchev who is thankfully still alive and well. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, March 18, 2025
Mailbag: Would it be a disappointment if Forest didn’t qualify for the Champions League?
Nuno and his boys have got themselves into a position they only could have dreamed of at the start of the season, but now they've come so far would it be a disappointment if they fell short of the Champions League places? Marcus, Luke, Jim & Vish debate that—plus, who would win in a match between a team of Mikel Artetas and a team of Pep Guardiolas? We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, March 17, 2025
Today I feel Pete Donaldson
Pete’s here, with his voice still at Wembley, alongside Marcus, Jim and Vish to celebrate Newcastle tasting sweet victory in the Carabao Cup Final. We relive Pete’s day out and, of course, wonder how Jason Tindall celebrated. Elsewhere, the Premier League rolled on and Jim takes the time to categorise Mikel Merino’s “smoked salmon” header and asks Marcus whether Fulham are on the verge. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, March 15, 2025
Mailbag: Would just one trophy for Liverpool this season be underwhelming?
Somebody pour us a glass of Carabao, it's cup final weekend! But if Liverpool don't win it, will their impressive season be tainted with a sense of what could have been? Marcus, Luke & Andy debate that, and on the flip side—if Newcastle pull off the win, does Eddie Howe cement himself as the Premier League’s greatest English manager? We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, March 14, 2025
The Preview Show: Portuguese polyfilla
Bruno Fernandes was the saviour once again for Man United. Today, Marcus, Andy, Luke and Jim wonder whether his teammates appreciate him constantly making the rest of them look bad. Elsewhere, Jose Mourinho got the joy of doing another press conference last night - it's just a shame for him he had to manage a football game first. Plus, we identify the key battle Newcastle must win to end 70 years of hurt and lift the Carabao Cup. Head to YouTube this afternoon to hear Marcus and Luke's thoughts on Thomas Tuchel's first England squad! We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram and TikTok and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, March 13, 2025
Ramble Reacts: Real Madrid somehow find a way (again)
Their best players were pretty flat throughout. England’s rose Conor Gallagher scored after 27 seconds. And they were dragged to a penalty shootout – and yet Real Madrid still found a way to get the job done against Atlético. Best stay out of Diego Simeone’s way… Luke and Pete try to remember anything else from one of the most chaotic, confusing Champions League ties you’ll see. We also celebrate Aston Villa’s cracking win as they march on and the shoddiest performance of the night was reserved for Luke’s Portsmouth. Turgid stuff. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, March 12, 2025
Old Trafford rage room
PSG beat Liverpool in an epic Champions League tie. Today, Marcus, Jim, Vish and Pete explain why a megaphone, squid ink and some creative chanting were the decisive factors for PSG. Elsewhere, Pete has an idea to help Jim Ratcliffe with Man United’s financial situation. Plus, Richard Keys has his say on who will win the Champions League... We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, March 10, 2025
Ramble Reacts: A satisfying win for Newcastle
A 1-0 win on the Monday night before the cup final? Newcastle United will take that, thank you very much. What's more, Marcus and Jim were excited by Harvey Barnes’ performance, who deputised for the suspended Anthony Gordon. Elsewhere, Alphonse Areola displayed an absolutely textbook example of a “ leap and a claw” and Jim explains why the potential arrival of Dan Ashworth in the summer could be great news for West Ham. Plus, Neymar’s sister's birthday curse strikes again… We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, March 10, 2025
Mind the canal
Arsenal dropped points at Old Trafford this weekend. Naturally, Marcus, Luke, Vish and Pete are therefore very suspicious about the behaviour of referee Anthony Taylor. He didn’t even use a laser to measure the distance of the wall, outrageous! Elsewhere, Morgan Gibbs-White proves he is the true heir to Jonjo Shelvey’s throne and we get a surprising update on Nottingham Forest legend Frank Clark. Plus, we learn what Marcus’ keys to the weekend are really for… We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, March 08, 2025
Mailbag: Is there a crisis of respect towards referees in football?
Lyon boss Paulo Fonseca has landed himself a hefty nine-month ban for squaring up to a referee. Not the smartest move, Paulo—but does it point to a wider crisis of respect in modern football? Marcus, Luke & Jim dive into that debate, plus they assess whether Alisson is currently the best goalkeeper in the world, and settle the all-important question: which former England manager would be the best company on a night out? Ask us a question on Twitter , Instagram and TikTok , and email us here: otc@footballramble.com . For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, March 07, 2025
The Preview Show: It’s a trap
Spurs have been left with egg on their face after another poor performance. Today, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Vish stress why both Spurs and Man United really need to do better in the Europa League. Elsewhere, we wonder whether José Mourinho will attempt to manage Rangers for the second leg against Fenerbahçe. Plus, Vish once again puts both his belts on the line in Jack’s Encyclopedia. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, March 06, 2025
Ramble Reacts: A sensational win for Liverpool
Was it an excellent game plan or a good old fashioned smash and grab? Marcus and Jim have slightly differing opinions on a famous night for Liverpool. Elsewhere, Marcus’ aunt is starting to get slightly giddy now that Harry Kane and Eric Dier have one foot in the Champions League quarter-final. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, March 05, 2025
Is the glass full yet?
Arsenal scored SEVEN goals away to PSV. Maybe Josh Kroenke—aka "the heir to the Walmart family inheritance"™—should come and put a rocket up Arsenal more often. Today, Marcus, Andy, and Pete take a moment to enjoy Aston Villa and Tyrone Mings getting revenge on Club Brugge. Plus, Pete gets rather excited for tonight’s meaty clash between Liverpool and PSG. Oh, we also work out how we're going to defeat the robots when they try to take over the world. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, March 04, 2025
Ramble Reacts: Forest’s Wellend Physio
Matz Sels was Nottingham Forest’s hero, making the decisive save to send them through to the FA Cup quarter-finals after a tense penalty shootout against Ipswich Town. Vish breaks down the game—but Pete? He was too distracted by Forest’s physio, who happens to have a Paul Weller-esque haircut... We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, March 03, 2025
I’ve got a voucher
My giddy aunt, Fulham are in the FA Cup quarter final! In dramatic circumstances, Marco Silva reached deep in his pockets and found his Man United voucher just in time for Victor Lindelöf's penalty. Today, Luke, Jim and Pete join Marcus in celebrating that. Luke also condemns the way Jean-Philippe Mateta’s injury was handled by most of the parties involved. Plus, Pete reveals that he used to work in a sandwich factory. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, March 01, 2025
Mailbag: Will Arne Slot’s title win hurt Jürgen Klopp’s legacy?
Arne Slot is closing in on his first Premier League title in his debut season with Liverpool and his team have hardly put a foot wrong. But should Slot get all the credit for winning a league title with a squad largely assembled by his predecessor? And will history unfairly judge Klopp's tenure at Liverpool after taking nine years to win as many Premier League titles as Slot will do in one? Elsewhere, Marcus, Jim & Andy give their takes on Jamie Carragher's AFCON comments, plus they pick their best five-a-side teams based on players they share a birthday with. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, February 28, 2025
The Preview Show: Purgatory for silk
Dear Man City, please just give us a glimmer, that's all we ask. It's an FA Cup weekend and Marcus, Jim and Andy consider whether there is any chance Plymouth can pull off another cupset and beat Man City. Elsewhere, we wonder whether Fulham can finally cash in their Man United voucher, and Jim turns to an unusual source to give us the latest gossip on Wayne Rooney. Plus, a German referee suffers a truly awful fate. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, February 26, 2025
Ramble Reacts: Ipswich waste their Man United voucher
A red card, a howler and 3 points for Man United against Ipswich. Even Vish admits to Luke that he was slightly frustrated with Ipswich’s inability to cash in their Man United voucher at Old Trafford. Elsewhere, Mo Salah has started tackling some side quests after Liverpool complete the Premier League. Plus, we ask what is next for Arsenal and Mikel Arteta? Has this cycle come to an end? We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, February 26, 2025
Can you smell what the Glasner is cooking?
What’s that smell? Is it a European road trip with Jean-Philippe Mateta and the boys? The race for Europe is hotting up and Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete think that Crystal Palace may just have half an eye on trying to secure one of those European places. Elsewhere, we debate whether Southampton really could be the worst Premier League team of all time. Plus, we’re forced to endure the latest episode of the Man United sitcom: ‘The one with even more cuts’. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, February 25, 2025
There's only one Hotspur
Well, it looks like the three sides promoted from the Champo last season are heading straight back down to the second tier. Kieran McKenna and his boys have given the Premier League a good go, but it's just not happening for them and Leicester this season...Need we even mention Southampton? Elsewhere, Marcus, Luke & Vish react to the fresh demands from Daniel Levy and his marketing staff who wish for their club to be referred to as 'Tottenham Hotspur' or simply 'Spurs', NOT 'Tottenham'. Tottenham host Manchester City tomorrow night. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, February 24, 2025
The weekend the title was won
Marcus, Luke, Vish and Pete gather the ticker tape after Liverpool cruised to a straightforward win at the Etihad - but should they have gone for the jugular? And Arsenal… any danger?! Elsewhere, Newcastle blitzed Nottingham Forest, Everton continue to improve under David Moyes and we throw our hat in the ring for more Man United leaks. Plus, Fizzer’s Portland Timbers are BACK UP AND RUNNING! They lost 4-1. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, February 22, 2025
Mailbag: Have the Champions League knockout play-offs been a success?
The Champions League knockout play-offs (is that really what we're calling them?) served up plenty of drama as part of the new format, but are they really worth keeping given the ever-increasing demands of the football calendar? Marcus, Jim & Andy give their thoughts on that, plus they answer who they think is the most underrated manager of all time. Fizzer's surely up there, right? We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, February 21, 2025
The Preview Show: What’s with the chef’s hat?
An Austrian manager’s team talk has made headlines this week and somehow the fact that he waving a dildo around in front of his players isn’t the most confusing detail about it… Marcus, Jim, Andy and Vish log into UEFA.com (and quickly log back out again) before checking in with the best of the Prem action this weekend. Vish realises that the best manager for Cole Palmer is Neil Warnock, while Andy makes his defence of Pep Guardiola and Man City after further talk of their demise in midweek. Plus, Mark Lawrenson is fuming and Phil Neville’s Portland Timbers have an unusual start to their season… We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, February 20, 2025
Ramble Reacts: A new low for Manchester City
Man City were so bad that they forced Marcus to do his best Graeme Souness impression… oh dear. Jim joins him to wonder when was the last time a British club gave such a poor performance in Europe. Elsewhere, Liverpool and Aston Villa offered up the perfect tonic at Villa Park. But is it too early for Jim to sound the “title race is back on” alarm? We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, February 19, 2025
In GERMANY?!
Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete catch their breath after a chaotic night of European football which saw Bayern get past a spirited Celtic without even using Eric Dier or Vincent Kompany’s studded cowboy boots. We also recap head loss deluxe across the rest of Europe, with awful diving and embarrassing tantrums aplenty. Elsewhere, a Liverpool fan opens the scoring at Everton’s new home - classic Everton - and we join Neymar’s campaign to ban artificial pitches. Plus, in disgraceful news, the FA has agreed to let Thomas Tuchel work from home. IN GERMANY. The game has definitively gone. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, February 18, 2025
The Martyr of Lazio
Right, before we get onto another Juan Bernabe update, things really are starting to heat up in the battle for the Premier League’s European places. From third down to seventh, it could be anyone’s game - so who do Marcus, Luke & Pete think are going to snatch those coveted four (maybe five) places come the end of the season? But yes, Bernabe is back in the headlines once again. This time he’s said he plans to take Lazio president Claudio Lotito to court... We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, February 17, 2025
Sir, a second Man United email has been leaked
Marcus, Luke and Pete dust themselves down and go again after Spurs and Man United played out a disappointing damp squib. Even the managers’ meagre war of words did little to tickle our fancy… To be fair, the rest of the Premier League weekend did throw up some interesting stories as Newcastle graciously got battered by Man City once again and Fulham grabbed their first home win of 2025 with #FULFORCE. Plus, Arsenal have managed to solve their striker problem: just stick anyone up there. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, February 15, 2025
Mailbag: Should football ban over-celebrating?
After the simply marvellous scenes at Goodison Park this week, some fun sponges had the audacity to say that the Everton players and fans went 'too far' with their celebrations. Now, it's not the first time we've heard that in recent times. Myles Lewis-Skelly ruffled a few feathers after copying Erling Haaland's celebration, and Paul Scholes called Neal Maupay an "idiot" for copying James Maddison's darts celebration. Marcus, Luke & Vish have their say on that, plus we find out their choice of Mario Kart characters. It's not one to miss. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, February 14, 2025
The Preview Show: It’s dark and it smells bad
On this lovely Valentine's Day, it’s important to focus all your love and attention on that Special One. So, with no English teams in European action last night, we kick off with more ridiculous antics from football’s favourite loverboy, José Mourinho. Marcus, Luke, Vish and Jim then look ahead to a mid-table Mourinho Derby as Spurs’ perfectly stoppable force meet Man United’s eminently movable object. Elsewhere, Arsenal bring some striker-less vibes to Leicester, Man City face an onslaught from Newcastle’s big boys and we play out a Jack’s Encyclopaedia round for the ages. Plus, ever wondered how Jason Tindall would fare in the Love Island villa? Well, wonder no longer. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, February 12, 2025
Ramble Reacts: My giddy aunt, what a Merseyside derby
Don't pretend you don't want to see it. Everton vs Liverpool ended in complete carnage and Marcus and Jim loved every single second. Still giddy from all the excitement, we credit the Everton fans for celebrating with the appropriate level of vigour, while also being thankful that VAR didn’t ruin it all. And despite all that, we still find time to credit Liverpool who now look unstoppable in the Premier League title race. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, February 12, 2025
The Eagle has returned
It’s happened again. Man City have blown a lead and Jude Bellingham scored a late winner. Who would have thought? Elsewhere, Marcus, Jim, Pete and Andy are impressed by Jason Tindall who has reached new levels of sh*thousery. Plus, Lazio's former falconer Juan Bernabé and his eagle are back! We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, February 10, 2025
Ramble Reacts: Crystal Palace stroll into the FA Cup fifth round
The only thing to take from Crystal Palace’s Professional Job 2-0 Plucky Doncaster Rovers: scrap the entire football pyramid. Rubbish, don’t need it. In all seriousness, Marcus and Vish tip their hats to a valiant effort from Doncaster and realise that Palace are properly decent under Oliver Glasner. Plus, we peruse the fifth round matchups and Man City size up a scrap with the baddest boys in the yard, as Real Madrid come to town We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, February 10, 2025
Milk Thistle magic
Worried about the magic spilling out of the FA Cup? Well, Marcus, Luke, Vish and Pete - with a little help from Plymouth Argyle - are here to refill the Cup with the recommended level of magic. Elsewhere, we thank Stefan Ortega for ensuring Jamie Donley achieved one of the great FA Cup assists and we try to talk about quite literally anything other than Man United vs Leicester. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, February 08, 2025
Mailbag: Have managers become more powerful?
After Mario Lemina's banishment to Turkey, plus Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho being shipped away from Manchester United, are we seeing managers regaining decision-making power over the futures of their players? And with Neymar making his return to Santos, Marcus, Vish, and Andy ask: Is it fair to say that he's underachieved in his career? We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, February 07, 2025
The Preview Show: The Burnley Cinematic Universe
Is it insane to compare Mo Salah to Prime Messi? Andy explains to Marcus, Jim and Vish why he thinks you can draw parallels between the two. Elsewhere, the FA Cup fourth round is here! Is it equally mad to say that the Championship’s Burnley are favourites against Southampton? Plus, the Premier League discuss employing an actual celebration police... We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, February 05, 2025
Ramble Reacts: Newcastle bully Arsenal once again!
Join Newcastle’s celebrated midfield duo - Pete Donaldson and Andy Brassell - as they lead the Geordie parade to their second Carabao Cup final in three seasons after mugging off Arsenal once again! We marvel at some Alexander Isak brilliance and give Jacob Murphy the props he deserves. Plus, why were Arsenal so rattled? Why do they always struggle against Newcastle? And will Pete now part with another biblical amount of money to get to Wembley? Let’s find out! We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com Check out OTC's Istanbul YouTube adventure HERE Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows and extended weekly episodes for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, February 05, 2025
Les Ferdinand Coin
Pete’s got an idea for a new digital currency. He tells Marcus and Luke why we should all be interested by the prospect. Elsewhere, Luke fondly reminisces about transfer deadline days gone by and Marcus tells us about a player who was sent off for pissing. Plus, we get ready for a week of juicy Carabao goodness! We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com Check out OTC's Istanbul YouTube adventure HERE Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, February 04, 2025
Ramble Reacts: Chelsea pocket the points
Chelsea came back from 1-0 down to earn only their second league win in almost two months. Marcus and Vish accuse Enzo Maresca’s men of protesting against the suggestion that they were in a title race. Elsewhere, we wonder whether Evan Ferguson is the player to break West Ham’s striker curse. Plus, João Félix adds another beautiful shirt to his already marvellous collection. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, February 03, 2025
Declan “Ed Sheeran” Rice
What do Declan Rice and Ed Sheeran have in common? Luke is here to tell Marcus, Jim and Pete just that after Arsenal thwacked Man City at the Emirates. Elsewhere, Pete ponders whether it’s time to officially declare Chris Wood a Master Craftsman now that he has completed his 10,000 hours. Plus, David Moyes keeps shoving a load of egg in Sean Dyche’s face. You just can’t keep a good Ferryman down. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, February 01, 2025
Mailbag: Why are managers prioritising philosophy over results?
"It's who we are, mate." Sure, but can you not do anything else? From Ange Postecoglou to Vincent Kompany, and even our good friend Russell Martin, managers seem to be stuck in a single mindset when it comes to playing the game. But if it fails once, then twice, and a few more times after that, why don’t they change their approach? Marcus, Jim & Vish sink their teeth into that. Plus, which Premier League club needs to do the most business in the final days of the transfer window? We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, January 31, 2025
The Preview Show: Can you help me with my lobster?
Kobbie Mainoo is having a lovely time playing further forward for Man United. But of course, Marcus must ask Andy, Vish and Jim: What does that mean for his England prospects? Elsewhere, Jim is uncertain about Arsenal's attempts to buy Ollie Watkins. We also try to work out what food the Fulham fans will be eating on the way to Newcastle this weekend. Anyone for lobster? We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, January 30, 2025
Yet another Arsenal conspiracy
Pete, Luke and Andy have a supersized hangover after last night’s Champions League Royal Rumble. So let’s get through as many games as we can remember! And no Andy, we’re not talking about Crvena zvezda, you perv. Aston Villa barged past Celtic courtesy of John McGinn’s bum and an epic Morgan Rogers hat-trick, while Man City narrowly avoided an embarrassing exit. Plus, Arsenal and Liverpool turned in some middling performances and qualified anyway, while FIFA unveil their new Global Music Ambassador – we riot because it isn’t Childish Gambino We’re going on tour! You can get early access to tickets for Football Ramble: Time Tunnel by signing up to our free email newsletter, 'The Team Sheet'. Click here to get your tickets now! Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, January 29, 2025
How many coffees?
Tonight you’re faced with a big decision, do you watch the Champions League or the German edition of I’m a Celebrity? Well, panic not. Marcus, Luke and Vish are here to tell you how you can watch both at the same time! The lads also get excited for tonight’s Champions League bonanza by trying to work out whether Agent De Bruyne will sabotage Man City this evening. Plus, Neymar could be returning to Santos, but what will his dad get out of the transfer? We’re going on tour! Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for just $5 per month to get your tickets now: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, January 28, 2025
Flaming testes
After a flurry of games over the festive and winter periods, it's time to take a step back and ponder on what has been and what's to come in the Premier League this season. Marcus, Luke & Jim reflect on the fall of the Goliaths and the rise of the Davids that we've seen play out this season. Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, January 27, 2025
Too good to be relegated, mate
Tottenham are eight points off the relegation zone. Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete wonder whether Spurs should be glancing or staring over their shoulder. Elsewhere, Jim picks a fight with both PGMOL and Gary Neville. Plus, Antoine Semenyo, Yoane Wissa and Romain Esse compete for the ‘Celebration of the Weekend’ award. We’re going on tour! Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for just $5 per month to get access to tickets on Wednesday, a full 48 hours early: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, January 25, 2025
Mailbag: Has Mikel Arteta underachieved at Arsenal?
There comes a point in every manager’s journey where the fans stop and say: “Have you taken us as far as you can?” It’s been over five years since Mikel Arteta was appointed Arsenal manager and in that time they’ve won just one FA Cup (plus a couple of Community Shields, for whoever counts those). Marcus, Luke & Jim discuss whether it’s got to the point where Arteta needs to bring a trophy back to the Emirates or risk being left behind. Plus, could Sir Alex Ferguson do better with the current Manchester United squad? And what are our favourite football books? Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, January 24, 2025
The Preview Show: Listless and ridiculous
Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete are here to welcome in the weekend after Man United’s peculiar European adventures continued with a weird win over Rangers. Admittedly we do focus more on United's latest mix of baffling calamities, from smashed TVs and breaching PSR regulations to a “full on mutiny” in the squad. Oof. There’s also plenty of Barclays to look ahead to, as Cole Palmer looks to boot Man City while they’re down and we’ve got a cracker at the Vitality where Bournemouth will host Nottingham Forest. Plus, we discover that a fumbled decision from Kevin Keegan changed the course of football history forever and there’s £1 up for grabs in a spicy exhibition round of Jack’s Encyclopaedia! Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, January 22, 2025
Ramble Reacts: Man City fall apart in Paris
Think Man City are bottom of the Champions League yet? Nooope, there’s always more table. However, they’re not bloody far off after a dramatic collapse against PSG. Pete and Luke react to an extraordinary second half at the Parc des Princes, which left us rubbing our thighs in excitement and unfortunately ripping up all the chat about the Corn Laws that we had planned. So before you put Mikel Arteta’s samba playlist on, come join us first for all the reaction! Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, January 22, 2025
Just a Lille bit more
Marcus, Luke and Jim have plenty of midweek mulch to wade through as this weird Champions League gameshow rolls on with Liverpool still top of the pile. Do they get a trophy? In diplomatic matters elsewhere, Jonjo Shelvey makes a triumphant return to English football and Gianni Infantino makes a triumphant return to his usual buffoonery. Plus, Benfica and Barcelona play out one of the craziest games you’ll ever see! Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, January 21, 2025
Ramble Reacts: Chelsea get back to winning ways
Marcus and Vish check in after Chelsea finally get a decent league win, with Trevoh Chalobah’s classy return to the Bridge proving very timely - even if Noni Madueke nicked his goal from inside a yard out. Poor, that. They wonder if this represents a return to form for the Blues or if there’s still a bit of the basket case about them. Plus, Wolves’ insistence on just doing the fun stuff could prove fatal as their collection of spicy ballplayers can’t seem to play it safe. Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, January 20, 2025
The Moyesiah
Everton looked completely resurrected under David Moyes. Is he really the Moyesiah or are Tottenham just very naughty boys? Elsewhere, Marcus, Jim, Vish and Pete believe that Bournemouth could have put in the best Premier League performance of the season to dispatch Newcastle. Plus, Marcus’ Emi Martinez moment is now going global. You love to see it! Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, January 18, 2025
Mailbag: Is re-appointing an old manager a good idea?
Hasn't it been lovely to see David Moyes back in the dugout at Goodison Park? But is it actually a good idea for a club to re-appoint a manager from years gone by? Once Marcus, Jim and Andy have pondered on that, they ask whether TV companies are focussing too much on clipable content. Plus, in the next edition of Richard Keys' Bond films, who's going to be the Bond villain? Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, January 17, 2025
The Preview Show: Amad for it
Man United were so close to forgetting to print their Southampton voucher before Amad Diallo saved the day. It's a shame really… Although Vish doesn't think so. Today, he, Marcus, Jim and Andy share another update from Lazio’s fake phallus fondling falconer and Fizzer tries to motivate his team ahead of the new MLS season. Plus, Vish puts both belts on the line in Jack’s Encyclopaedia. Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, January 16, 2025
Ramble Reacts: Arsenal take the spoils!
Luke and Andy jump on the mics after Arsenal made off with the three points in north London – partly thanks to Spurs’ makeshift defence behaving very makeshift-y again and partly thanks to Gabriel’s magnetic bonce. We wonder whether Arsenal’s Brazilian centre half is the best player in the league in both boxes and ask whether Mikel Arteta’s men are still convincing us at all. Poor old Kai Havertz certainly isn’t. On the upside for Spurs, their keeper Antonin Kinsky provided us with one of the best pieces of skill of the season… Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, January 15, 2025
The Eagle has left the nest
Nottingham Forest are the most organised team in the league according to Luke Moore. Today, Marcus, Luke, Andy and Jim are full of praise - and thanks - for the Tricky Trees after they kept the title race just about alive against Liverpool last night. Elsewhere, Andy shares his wish for Pep Guardiola to end the suffering and leave Man City. Plus, what do the Lazio eagle handler and Pelé have in common? Listen to find out... Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, January 14, 2025
Give it Moysey
The Premier League is back and so are two of the Kingdom's finest. David Moyes and Graham Potter return to the Barclays to manage the Evertons and the West Hams of this league, but what can we expect from their returns? Elsewhere, Marcus, Luke and Vish give us a fresh Wayne Rooney update after he announced his £8k-a-shot 'Train with Wayne' sessions in Dubai. Please David, surely he can at least make the teas at Everton? Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, January 13, 2025
Harry Maguire vs the World
Tottenham are in the hat for the FA Cup fourth round! But don’t think Marcus, Luke and Vish let them off scot-free after they were taken to extra-time by Tom Tonks & co at Tamworth. Elsewhere, as predicted, there were a couple of third round "murders" for us to sniff out alongside a hint of nostalgia about Arsenal’s penalty defeat to Man United. Plus, we wonder how Rhodri reacted to Man City beating Salford City 8-0. Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, January 11, 2025
Mailbag: What should Premier League clubs do to compensate for the end of FA Cup replays?
It's FA Cup weekend, ladies and gents. Unfortunately though, if non-league Tamworth get a draw against Spurs, they won't be getting a replay at Tottenham. Obviously that's a crying shame, but what should the teams at the top of English football do to compensate those at the bottom? Marcus, Luke, and Andy also ask whether José Mourinho would make a good firefighter manager and respond to your suggestions about the gadgets Richard Keys could hand over to Andy Gray, the new James Bond. Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, January 10, 2025
The Preview Show: There’s been a cupset
The Football Ramble would like to publicly state that it does not support Darren Ferguson’s decision to leave Ashley Young’s son on the bench. Remember where you came from, Darren. Elsewhere, Marcus, Luke, Andy and Pete dissect Everton’s decision to sack Sean Dyche three hours before kick-off. Plus, Luke is on a mission to uncover which fixture will provide a cupset this weekend. You better watch your back, Tottenham… Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, January 09, 2025
Ramble Reacts: After review, it’s a Tottenham win
Can anything compete with the Carabao? We just had our first-ever referee announcement in English football and Pete Donaldson is absolutely loving it. However, he is of course quick to offer some constructive criticism to the referee on his mic technique. Elsewhere, Pete and Andy are optimistic about West Ham’s future now that Graham Potter is in the hot seat. The bubbles will help of course. Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, January 08, 2025
Murph ’n’ Turf
Newcastle have got one foot in the Carabao Cup Final which means Marcus, Vish, Jim and Pete are already planning how to sneak Donny into Wembley for the final. Anyone got any suggestions? Elsewhere, the Hammers are getting ready to whack their manager and Pete gives us an update on the 80s TV presenter Timmy Mallet. Strangely, these two things are not related… Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, January 07, 2025
Ramble Reacts: Nottingham Forest outfox Wolves
Marcus and Vish discuss Nottingham Forest’s latest victory to make it SIX wins in a row! And this was a proper profesh one. They discuss why Morgan Gibbs-White giving some back to the booing Wolves fans is everything you want to see, the *very* nomadic Supercoppa Italiana, and the even more nomadic Thomas Tuchel. On this very episode, we also exclusively reveal his first hire: Pete Donaldson as assistant manager of dodgy Amazon Fire Sticks. Come join us! Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, January 06, 2025
A vulnerable conk
Vish joins Marcus, Luke and Jim to celebrate Man United actually trying and playing midfielders who could run to earn a 2-2 draw with Liverpool. Phwoar! We also take on The Trent Alexander-Arnold Situation and what happens next, while there’s special concern for Anthony Gordon after his UNESCO World Heritage conk gets another bash. Plus, Ivan Jurić brings less death metal than deathly silence at St Mary’s and Marcus issues a BIG prediction about Harry Kane’s England successor. Just let him have that fight with Ed Sheeran in the Craven Cottage carpark first. Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, January 04, 2025
Mailbag: Why have Ferguson’s players never become great managers?
After Wayne Rooney’s dismissal this week, it means yet another of Sir Alex Ferguson’s greatest proteges has found the managerial hot seat far too hot. A listener asks Marcus, Luke and Vish why this keeps happening. Plus, why have there suddenly been so many disruptors to the so-called ‘top six’ in recent years? What’s the point of pre-match press conferences? And for some reason, we imagine what Andy Gray would have sounded like cast as James Bond. Remember, you can only get in touch with the show if you have a verified X account. Or a Cyber Truck. Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, January 03, 2025
The Preview Show: McSpecial One
Vish is on the pod, Vish is on the pod! Which means one thing… A unification bout against Luke in Jack’s Encyclopaedia. Marcus is here to oversee the match and to also point out that Vish has returned just in time for Man United’s trip to Anfield. Plus, we speculate what it would be like if José Mourinho became the new Scotland manager. Arise McSpecial One. Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, January 01, 2025
Our New Year's Resolutions for Football in 2025
Happy new year Ramblers! See ya later, 2024. Let's be having you 2025. New year, same old Ramble, but should football stay the same? Well, given its current state, perhaps a few changes could bring a bit of normality back to the game (or in Pete's case, even more beautiful chaos). Join Marcus, Pete & Andy as they propose the changes they'd like to see in football in 2025, plus we hear the best of your suggestions too! Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, December 31, 2024
Ramble Reacts: Even more Man United misery
Marcus and Jim pick through the crumbling wreckage after Manchester United 0-2 Newcastle United, in a game that threatened to descend into one of the most embarrassing affairs Old Trafford might have ever seen. We wonder what Ruben Amorim is playing at and decide Alexander Isak is the best footballer in the universe. Plus, the Tractor Boys pick up their first home win of the season, Aston Villa continue to struggle under the weight of the fixture list and a certain former England manager gets a knighthood - you know what that means… Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, December 30, 2024
Are you not entertained, mate?
Sure, Liverpool are charging ahead, but we have to start with the biggest question to emerge from another cracking festive football weekend: are Nottingham Forest in a title race?! How about them Tricky Trees! Join Marcus, Luke and Jim on the final show of the Christmas perineum as Spurs generate more shoulder shrugs, Mo Salah continues his era-defining form and the Jim Ratcliffe villain arc takes an even more depressing turn. The Barclays truly never stops! Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, December 28, 2024
Mailbag: Do we put too much pressure on football managers?
We've seen Pep Guardiola and Ange Postecoglou both talk about the extreme pressures of being an elite-level football manager recently. Do us impatient football fans make their jobs harder? Plus, are 'goal shows' which actually show the goals the way to solve the 3pm black-out? And what have been our favourite football moments of 2024? Join Pete, Andy & Luke as they answer your questions. Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, December 27, 2024
The Preview Show: Purple Pickford
When does excessive gurning become unsportsmanlike conduct? Is there a worse person to see on Boxing Day than Jason Tindall? And which budget horror movie director does Antony remind us of most? Pete, Andy and Luke tackle the big questions after a big ol’ day of Boxing Day football. Plus, the Intercontinental belt is on the line! Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, December 26, 2024
Best of the Football Ramble 2024: Part 2
Pete’s back with a sack full of clips highlighting some of the most significant Ramble moments from the second half of 2024. Including, Big Mama UEFA, Noni Madueke’s infamous trip to Wolverhampton, Haystacks Peace’s pesky prattling parrot and David Coote’s afterparty tape. We also said goodbye to the great man, Sven-Göran Eriksson. Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, December 25, 2024
Jack's Encyclopaedia Xmas Special!
Anybody fancy a Christmas game? Bloody Nora that's right, it's a big Jack's Encyclopaedia bonanza coming your way for Christmas Day! Join Marcus, Luke, Jim, and Pete for a six-round special of the game that Jack Grealish simply cannot wrap his head around. Put down that gravy boat, switch off Mrs Brown's Boys, and get your ears plugged into 25 minutes of unfiltered Christmas chaos. Happy holidays everyone! Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, December 24, 2024
Best of the Football Ramble 2024: Part 1
Featuring Dean Gaffney, a naked Jürgen Klopp, Jack’s Encyclopaedia celebrations, a naughty Dutch referee’s celebrations, Sean Connery, and what Mark Lawrensen really thinks about… Mossad. Come join your master of ceremonies, Pete Donaldson, for the Football Ramble’s Best of 2024: Part 1! Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, December 23, 2024
Don’t panic Postecoglou
After a week of sweet juicy Carabao, the Barclays has returned to prove why it's still the boss. Today, Jim tells Pete and Andy why Spurs shouldn’t panic just yet. Spurs fans, we’ll let you decide if you want to take that advice from an Arsenal fan… Elsewhere, a Tranmere Rovers defender loses his shorts and Pete has his say on why the Arsenal players’ partners are all getting pregnant. Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, December 21, 2024
Mailbag: Is this the end of the one-club man?
Marcus Rashford has been all over the headlines this week – but does his deteriorating relationship with Man United tell us anything about the ‘one-club man’? Pete, Luke and Jim drill down into one of football’s most hailed archetypes – and then Pete promptly torches the entire show with his answer to our second question. Just like the owner of a nightclub in Hartlepool, I suppose. Plus, we prepare a Christmas gift for different Premier League managers and boy is Pep Guardiola in for a treat from Jim… Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, December 20, 2024
The Preview Show: A Christmas ding dong
Man United and Tottenham handed out an early Christmas present of delicious Carabao last night. A special mention goes to Fraser Forster for doing his best Pete Donaldson impression… Pete’s joined by Luke and Jim to learn Jamie Vardy’s latest technique in sh*thousery. Plus, the Intercontinental belt is on the line in Jack’s Encyclopaedia! Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, December 19, 2024
Ramble Reacts: Three gifts from Jesus
It was Gabriel Jesus' turn to deliver three gifts as his hat-trick helped Arsenal reach the Carabao Cup semi-final. Pete and Luke are here to discuss the evening's juicy Carabao action. Plus, we hear about Keir Starmer's 5-a-side exploits and plucky little Real Madrid win the Intercontinental Cup in Qatar. Of course, Richard Keys was involved... Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, December 18, 2024
Mustard viewing
After the news that Vitor Pereira will be the new Wolves manager, Marcus and Pete have just one question for Andy: Is he as mad as he sounds? Elsewhere, Pete reminds us that no idea is a bad idea - unless it is the Unify League of course - and one of England’s most significant Marcuses has made a huge announcement that is dominating all of today’s headlines. But that’s enough about Speller admitting that he doesn’t like mustard… Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, December 17, 2024
Ramble Reacts: A Beckham-esque stunner
Arise Sir Enes Ünal! There's nothing quite like a Barclays-flavoured treat to brighten up your Monday. Marcus and Jim react to Bournemouth’s chaotic (and greasy) stalemate with West Ham and Lucas Paqueta’s cryptic work on X. Plus, in great news for the Ramble, there’s a rat at Man United... Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, December 16, 2024
Not bad this league, is it?
Two managerial sackings, a Manchester derby and a genuine Keystone Cops moment. What a weekend in the Barclays! Today, Marcus, Luke and Jim are actually forced to ask: Are Man City a banter club? Plus, Luke argues that Emi Martinez could have made the greatest save of all-time. Who even is David Seaman again? Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, December 14, 2024
Mailbag: Will football remain a European-dominated sport?
Saudi Arabia have won the bid to host the 2034 World Cup... thanks Gianni Infantino. But it made us think. Are we naive to assume that football will remain a European-dominated sport? For the sake of Andy Brassell, we bloomin' well hope so. Marcus, Luke and Andy are here to chat through that and more on this week's Mailbag. Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, December 13, 2024
The Preview Show: Latter stage Oasis
It was all square in a “Battle of Britain” last night. Marcus, Luke and Andy start to worry about whether Ange Postecoglou could be leaving Tottenham sooner rather than later. Elsewhere, Andy suddenly realised that Man City have turned into latter stage Oasis. Oh dear... Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, December 12, 2024
Jose’s Jugs
Pete’s in his increasingly hot seat today alongside Luke and Jim, as they assess the future of the only man in a hotter chair: Pep Guardiola. Even the goal-line technology’s working against them! Elsewhere, Arsenal put on the most underwhelming 3-0 clinic you’ll see, FIFA’s blatant corruption continues to astound and Jim Ratcliffe’s cost-saving measures at Man United aren’t very Christmassy. Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, December 11, 2024
Ft. Jhon Durán
We all know the featured artist is the real star of the show, just ask Pitbull. Today, Marcus, Pete and Jim heap more praise on Jhon Durán after another goal off the bench last night. Elsewhere, Marcus admits that he misses José Mourinho in England. Plus, official Monster Energy Man™ Pete Donaldson shares his thoughts on the news that his nemesis RB Leipzig are out of Europe. Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, December 10, 2024
Ramble Reacts: Someone call The Ferryman
Death, taxes and Wolves not getting a decision from VAR. Marcus and Jim fear they might have just watched Gary O’Neil’s final match as Wolves manager. Elsewhere, Marcus compares Jarrod Bowen’s goal to Lionel Messi. He might just have gone too far this time... Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, December 09, 2024
The xB Philosophy
Chelsea are blossoming under Enzo Maresca. Pete tells Marcus and Jim the secret reason why Maresca was always the man capable of cleaning things up at Chelsea. Elsewhere, Jim's hopes for Arsenal's title tilt are fading. Plus, Man City drew away to Crystal Palace. A good point on the road for Man City when you consider the xB (expected bluster). Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, December 07, 2024
Mailbag: Has football become more boring?
Boring?? Not our beloved football! In the words of Marcus Speller: "I like marzipan but I wouldn't have it for breakfast, lunch and dinner." Marzipan Speller is joined by Luke and Andy to answer all of your questions on this week's Mailbag. It is simply unmissable stuff. Find us on BlueSky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, December 06, 2024
The Preview Show: A lovely collection of scalps
Bournemouth have added Tottenham to their growing collection of scalps, much to the annoyance of Big Ange. Today, Luke tells Marcus and Andy why he thinks Daniel Levy needs to leave Tottenham so that they can fulfil their potential. Elsewhere, the Club World Cup draw has been completed. Is it possible that Andy Brassell is actually getting a little bit excited? Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, December 05, 2024
Live Krafth Love
Pete welcomes a jet lagged Luke Moore back on the pod, who are both here to guide Andy through last night’s football - all of which he second-screened while keeping up with the German Cup. Perv. Newcastle and Liverpool played out a Keggy-esque classic, with cracking goals and violent elbows flying in all over the gaff. Elsewhere, Ruben Amorim’s coup d’état was halted by Arsenal’s big blokes and a host of Premier League managers are under real pressure after last night’s poor performances. Will any of them get sacked before we publish this episode? Let’s find out… Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, December 04, 2024
A big beautiful match
Dear Ramblers, by the time you listen to this Julen Lopetegui may have been sacked. Don’t worry, we know how this goes… Today, Marcus, Andy and Pete bypass the Ramble curse by assessing Lopetegui’s potential replacements should West Ham decide to pull the trigger. Elsewhere, we’ve got a big beautiful match between Arsenal and Man United. Plus, Pete somehow forgets who Boris Johnson is. Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, December 03, 2024
Who needs something the least?
Jim, Pete and The Bacon Boy are back with some more fat-chewing Tuesday chat™ as we draw comparisons between the mixed fortunes of Aston Villa and Newcastle, both of whom are struggling to scale previous heights. And, wait, why has Jason Tindall joined Creed? Elsewhere, we pour deserved scorn on FIFA’s ludicrous report into Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid - one that has deemed the risk of human rights violations as “medium” - and celebrate some lovely chaos from the FA Cup second round. Plus, we decide who needs something the least from tonight’s pair of relegation six-pointers. Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, December 02, 2024
Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s hotstreak
Has Pep Guardiola stayed for too long at the party? Today Marcus, tells Jim and Pete why Pep should have taken the England job after all… Elsewhere, Pete explains why Everton need another points deduction to spur them away from a relegation battle and we learn bizarrely how many cups of tea a day Gag O’Neil drinks. Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, November 30, 2024
Mailbag: Who should replace Mo Salah?
It’s that time of week once again, good people: Marcus, Jim & David Cartlidge are here to answer a whole host of footballing questions. They wonder who should replace Mo Salah at Liverpool and whether Steve Cooper is overrated. They also discuss the gap between the Premier League and the EFL, their favourite football decade and the two-club debate from last week rolls on! Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, November 29, 2024
The Preview Show: Are you not entertained?
Marcus, Jim and OTC's David Cartlidge welcome in the weekend with a whistle stop tour of last night’s European action and a chunky preview of another banging Barclays weekend! Ruben Amorim’s already angry at Man United despite getting his first win and Spurs welcomed Claudio Ranieri back to England with another chaotic performance. Plus, we look ahead to what could prove to be the biggest game of the season, as Liverpool look to cash in their Man City voucher and go eleven points clear at the top. Let’s hear what another body language expert has to say. Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, November 27, 2024
Ramble Reacts: Liverpool power past Real Madrid
Marcus and David Cartlidge settle in after another vintage European night at Anfield, as Liverpool’s various silky youngsters put on a clinic and Real Madrid continue to fluff their lines in their own competition. Probably still win the bloody thing… Elsewhere, Aston Villa were denied a famous win by a truly baffling refereeing decision after Emi Martinez aka The Human Habanero pulled off one of the best saves you’ll ever see. Guard your gloves… Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, November 27, 2024
Never go Full Dyche
With all the Champions League action to get stuck into, Marcus and Jim have called in our favourite continental cousin for today’s show: Lars Sivertsen’s on the pod! We look over last night's differing English fortunes, as Man City's mental frailties were evident once again in a cataclysmic draw with Feyenoord. Maybe going Full Dyche is the answer? Elsewhere, the Arsenal machine rolls on and Mo Salah insists his delicate contract situation is entirely out of his control. Plus, Villa look ahead to another ideal matchup against a European giant who aren’t that great and we have a STARTLING Mauro Icardi update! Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 25, 2024
Ramble Reacts: Newcastle get squashed by the Hammers
Marcus and Jim are here to remind you that plenty of good stuff happens on Monday night, as West Ham stumbled across their passion for possession halfway through a vital win over Newcastle on Tyneside. How much will this performance ease the pressure on Julen Lopetegui and his squad of deceptively exceptional footballers? Why are Newcastle so inconsistent? And are the PIF Posse even that bothered? Plenty of questions for us to ponder, so join us! Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 25, 2024
Every empire falls
One day, every empire must fall. Are Pep Guardiola's Manchester City about to topple? Marcus, Jim and Andy discuss whether the fatigue has finally become too much. Elsewhere, Jim suggests Liverpool could already be on the verge and Marcus explains why he understands Leicester’s decision to sack Steve Cooper. Plus, Matheus Cunha plays his Brazilian voucher at Craven Cottage. Poor old Fulham… Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, November 23, 2024
Mailbag: Should celebrities be buying football clubs?
Oh yes, it's that time of the week good people. Time to untie the knot and get stuck into some of your questions for this week's Mailbag. Marcus, Luke & Jim ask whether it's okay for celebrities to buy up Football League clubs, whether football omens are real, and whether it's ever okay to support two clubs. It's simply unmissable, Geoff. Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, November 22, 2024
The Preview Show: The Manchester United Rats
Ruben Amorim is preparing to take charge of his first game as Manchester United manager and Marcus, Pete and Jim have one question… Can he turn Antony into the new Joelinton? Elsewhere, we learn who the Unofficial Football League Champions of England are. Speaking of lineal belts, Marcus also hosts a very special edition of Jack’s Encyclopedia. DO NOT MISS IT. Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, November 21, 2024
Ramble Uncut: Are you gonna eat that?
Hi gang! Today, we're bringing you a special teaser of what you can expect every week on the Football Ramble Patreon. For just $5 a month, you'll get an extended version of every Wednesday episode of the Ramble which we like to call Ramble Uncut. It's full of all the juicy stuff we would be rambling about if football wasn't always getting in the way. You'll also get to hear from other Patreon subscribers, as well as access to behind-the-scenes news and regular updates about Pete's botched haircuts. Just head to patreon.com/footballramble to subscribe! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, November 20, 2024
Wilson’s wonderful wand
What is Pep Guardiola's five-year plan? Why are Algeria being crowned as 'Unofficial World Champions'? Is the Swindon training ground really haunted? And why would anyone ever disrespect the Nations League? Just some of the important issues Marcus, Jim, Vish and Andy are here to try and solve... Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, November 19, 2024
Farewell, Lee
They say all good things must come to an end, and in Lee Carsley's case maybe he wanted it that way - or maybe he didn't? Honestly, who knows. Marcus, Luke and Vish give their assessment on Carsley's tenure as England manager and ask what Thomas Tuchel will do with the inheritance he's been left with... Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 18, 2024
We are going up
England have been promoted to Nations League group A. EEEEEEEAAAAASSSSSAAAAAYYYY!! Today, Marcus, Luke and Vish are here to celebrate the promotion. Luke then fully hops aboard the Speller bandwagon and makes a compelling case in favour of the Nations League. Plus, we celebrate a much-needed victory for the Scots. Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, November 16, 2024
Mailbag: Is it time to bring in foreign referees?
It's been a pretty normal week in the world of PUG-MOL. But for some reason we got lots of questions about referees this week. Can anybody think why? Marcus, Jim & Andy give their takes on whether it's time for an overhaul of Premier League refs. Plus, we ponder on whether it's okay to be a boo boy and which clubs we have soft spots for. Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, November 15, 2024
The Preview show: Have another look at that
We've had Owen Hargreaves. We've had Michael Carrick. We've had Angel Gomes. And now, we've got Curtis Jones. Is he the answer we've craved for in England's midfield? Today Marcus, Jim, Pete and Andy are here to revel in a bloody brilliant win for England in Greece. LONG LIVE THE NATIONS LEAGUE! VOTE FOR US TO WIN AN FSA AWARD! CLICK HERE . Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, November 14, 2024
Sweet Greek revenge
Following an embarrassing display at Wembley, England head to Greece tonight in search of sweet revenge knowing a convincing win would be enough to get themselves one step closer to the holy grail of European football, Nations League A. Marcus, Jim & Vish are here to chat all about Lee Carsley's heroes. Oh, and Hervé Renard is back in the dugout. What could possibly go wrong? VOTE FOR US TO WIN AN FSA AWARD! CLICK HERE . Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, November 13, 2024
Give Them Yo' Vote
Marcus launches his campaign to be the next Match of the Day presenter and fulfils his obligation to plug Pitbull’s upcoming gig in London. He's also joined by Jim and Vish to give David Coote the Football Ramble treatment. You simply do not want to miss it… VOTE FOR US TO WIN AN FSA AWARD! CLICK HERE . Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, November 12, 2024
Title in Comic Sans
Roberto De Zerbi has had his overhead projector out again, this time to show off his Manchester United contract to get all his Marseille players motivated. Why, you ask? We’re not quite sure either. Marcus, Luke and Vish reflect on the latest hot new entries into the Managers Under Pressure Club heading into another dreaded international break, with Julen Lopetegui head of the pack. Was he ever right for West Ham? Meanwhile, Marcus explains why he’s worried about Crystal Palace and Erik Ten Hag tries his best to entrap Rúben Amorim in Brexit admin. Join us! VOTE FOR US TO WIN AN FSA AWARD! CLICK HERE . Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 11, 2024
Panic on the streets of Manchester
What do Pep Guardiola and Stuart Pearce have in common? Marcus, Luke and Vish find out on today’s episode. Elsewhere, Ipswich won their first Premier League game in 22 years, all while wearing a kit designed by Ed Sheeran, and Mikel Arteta describes Chelsea as one of the best teams in Europe. Someone’s clearly been watching the Europa Conference League… VOTE FOR US TO WIN AN FSA AWARD! CLICK HERE . Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, November 09, 2024
Mailbag: What's the point in supporting a mid-table club?
It can be tough supporting a mid-table club. Supporters of Fulham, West Ham, Crystal Palace and Manchester United will know that feeling all too well. But what joys can mediocrity bring if not trophies? Marcus, Jim & Vish discuss that, plus one listener asks why English managers (with the obvious exceptions of Steve McClaren and Alan Pardew, two of our very best) never seem to want to work on the continent. It's all in this week's Mailbag! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, November 08, 2024
The Preview Show: The Chelsea vending machine
Chelsea B beat FC Noah 8-0 in the Europa Conference League last night. At this stage, it just feels disrespectful. Will Chelsea show more respect to Arsenal? Today, Marcus, Jim, Vish and Pete start rubbing their thighs ahead of this Sunday’s 'big one'™. Elsewhere, Pete tells us he could be the reason that Julen Lopetegui is sacked by West Ham this weekend. Plus, we learn that Spurs man Pedro Porro has a rather - erm - unique way of taking out the bins. VOTE FOR US TO WIN AN FSA AWARD! CLICK HERE . Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, November 07, 2024
Ramble Reacts: Arsenal falter again
And look what they made Jim do. He’s only gone and smashed all his precious Ming vases in his living room. Marcus and Jim review a difficult night for Arsenal in Europe, as they were beaten by a canny Inter side 1-0 and did a peak impersonation of David Moyes’ Man United. Jim explains why he’s concerned about Arsenal’s inflexibility. Plus, our man on the continent – and for once we don’t mean Andy Brassell – brings us an excited voicenote from the Parc des Princes after a winner with the last kick of the game. Oh, and Tyrone Mings concedes a truly bizarre penalty for Aston Villa. Believe us… VOTE FOR US TO WIN AN FSA AWARD! CLICK HERE . Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, November 06, 2024
Peter the piano man
We all know what radiation poisoning feels like, right? Surely? No? Well, according to Pete Donaldson it is similar to answering a question from Gary Cotterill at a press conference. Makes sense… Today, Pete’s joined by Marcus and Andy to tell them all about the time he performed at Abbey Road. We also find some time to talk about the Champions League. Plus, is Frank Lampard about to get a new job? VOTE FOR US TO WIN AN FSA AWARD! CLICK HERE . Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, November 05, 2024
Ramble Reacts: Harry “king of the skies” Wilson
Oh, what a night! Harry Wilson scores a beautiful stoppage time brace for Fulham, Jim Campbell reveals he has a hidden music career and Pete Donaldson admits he’s got a quite ludicrous new favourite snack. Plus, Pete and Jim get sent a message from a jubilant Marcus Speller on his way home from the Cottage… Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 04, 2024
Put a Tonk on it
When Anthony Gordon whipped in a beautiful ball from the right flank with his right foot, Marcus could draw only one conclusion: "We’ve got our game back!" Today, he’s joined by Vish and Jim who explain why Mikel Arteta has to take responsibility for Arsenal’s defeat to Newcastle. Elsewhere, has José Mourinho finally gone too far? And the brilliance of the FA Cup First Round proves that we might ACTUALLY have our game back! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, November 02, 2024
Mailbag: Will the Carabao Cup survive?
As FIFA unveils a new tournament every weekend and injuries pile up, we start today’s show wondering if the majestic Carabao Cup can survive the demands of modern football. Marcus wants to scrap it and trojan horse more international friendlies in the resulting gaps, but there we are. Vish and Jim are also here as we answer more of your questions. Why are football managers generally getting younger? What would coaches do if they could talk to players via NFL-style headsets? And we decide on the most distinctive “what’s good for the Ramble isn’t good for your club” signing possible - Cristiano back at United, anyone? Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, November 01, 2024
The Preview Show: Can we still use our voucher?
“Hey Ruud, do you know how to fix a roof?” Ruud van Nistelrooy wants to stay at Man United after Rúben Amorim gets the jobs and Pete has an idea on how Van Nistelrooy can make himself useful… Speaking of which, Marcus, Jim, Vish and Pete shows sympathy for teams that are yet to play their Man United voucher. Do they have an expiry date? Elsewhere, Mikel Arteta continues to be mysterious and it’s all going wrong in Saudi for Steven Gerrard and Cristiano Ronaldo. Oh dear… Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, October 30, 2024
Ramble Reacts: Spurs send City packing on a vintage night of Carabao
Pete and Luke raise their heads from the overflowing Carabao trough to recap a chaotic night in England’s premier energy drink-adjacent sports competition. Spurs dished out some rock n’ roll hardcore football to send Man City packing - and Timo Werner scored. Yep, you read that right. Elsewhere, Man United’s players paid tribute to Erik ten Hag by smashing Leicester - even Casemiro had a good time - while a vintage Newcastle blew Chelsea’s back up boys away. The Carabao delivered once again, so join us! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, October 30, 2024
We’re Team Erik
Banning Cristiano Ronaldo from getting his trainers, redoing the plumbing himself, pocketing a cool £15 million on departure… Turns out Erik ten Hag is actually a genius and so we’re now Team Erik. Today, Vish gives us his thoughts on the United situation alongside Marcus, Pete and Luke as we wonder whether anyone is capable of steering this lumbering behemoth and if INEOS are actually any good. Elsewhere, Rodri won the Ballon d’Or and Real Madrid were typically gracious in defeat and we guzzle yet more midweek Carabao, because someone has to. Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, October 29, 2024
The Maresca in the madness
Time for more Tuesday chat! Marcus, Jim and Vish look over Chelsea’s curiously impressive start, as their young players continue to kick on and Enzo Maresca looks to have built a cohesive plan - even while looking like a scuba diving instructor. Elsewhere, we wonder why the Newcastle project is stalling after an underwhelming few weeks, FIFA unveils yet ANOTHER competition and Snoop Dogg issues a come and get me plea for the ages. Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, October 28, 2024
Ramble Reacts: Erik ten Hag has left Manchester United!
The seemingly inevitable has happened: after just four wins from 14 games - and an hour after we left the studio - Erik ten Hag has lost his job. Spare a thought for Antony... Even though the Ramble Curse has struck once again, Marcus and Luke just happened to be in the office. So let’s get their reaction! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, October 28, 2024
Hi Man City, can we get a lift?
Points shared at the Emirates but which side are happier? Today, Marcus, Jim, and Vish are here to unpick another fabulous weekend of Premier League action. Things also go from bad to worse for Man United, not only did they lose to West Ham but Man City have mugged them off ahead of tonight’s Ballon d’Or ceremony. Plus, we ring the barn burner alarm after Brentford and Ipswich complete a seven-goal thriller. Disclaimer: The curse on the Ramble has struck again. Emergency Erik ten Hag podcast to follow... Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, October 26, 2024
Mailbag: How do we deal with football conspiracies?
Were the moon landings faked? Did aliens build the pyramids? Did Howard Webb intervene to get William Saliba sent off against Bournemouth? Philosophers and academics have long debated these events to find out the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. On today's Mailbag, Marcus, Luke and Andy explore football's growing conspiracy culture and find out what can be done about it. Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, October 25, 2024
The Preview Show: The Slot Factor
Death, taxes and Jose Mourinho getting sent off on a big European night. The Special One played the hits against Man United and today Marcus, Luke and Andy are here to enjoy the music. Elsewhere, Andy explains why Arsenal have a lot on the line when they play Liverpool on Sunday. But don’t worry, we learn that Mikel Arteta has stolen Mauricio Pochettino’s lemons. Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, October 23, 2024
Ramble Reacts: Liverpool pass another test
Liverpool travelled to the Red Bull Arena and left with all three points. Naturally, Pete is wearing his Monster Energy hat to celebrate. Today, he’s joined by famous Carabao man Luke Moore to count how many times Loïs Openda was caught offside. Elsewhere, Man City play the hits with a 5-0 win against Sparta Prague and José Mourinho wants another Premier League medal. COME ON! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, October 23, 2024
Haystacks Peace and the pesky prattling parrot
ASTON VILLA ARE TOP OF THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE! Does that mean Emi Martínez gets a new trophy to hump? Today, Marcus, Andy, Jim and Vish commend Unai Emery for creating a team that looks comfortable among Europe’s best. Elsewhere, Mikel Arteta displays some more bizarre behaviour, a parrot gets a Spanish referee in trouble and Phil Neville wins his first trophy at Portland Timbers. Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, October 21, 2024
Ramble Reacts: Crystal Palace’s woes continue
Grandad Roy, come and help Uncle Marc, would you? Nottingham Forest beat Crystal Palace 1-0 and continued their remarkable defensive record, all while Chris Wood plays like prime Christian Vieri. But why is it all going wrong in south London? And can anyone tell Eze to stop shooting all the time? Marcus and Vish react to the Monday night football! Plus, the FA formally seek clarification that Gary O’Neil did indeed call them k***heads. Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, October 21, 2024
Battle of the little boys
Arne Slot’s lot are still top of the table! Marcus, Luke, Vish and Pete talk through a pulsating Sunday afternoon showdown with Chelsea – but thankfully Pete won’t be revealing “everything that’s in his head”. One thing Vish reveals is his belief that Howard Webb should be completely naked if he sits in the stands at any Premier League game – for full transparency – after he caused a stir down in Bournemouth. Plus, Gary O’Neil wages war with little guys after Wolves concede a gutting late winner to Man City, Vish gets an education in swinging, and David James’ big hands denying a mascot their dream goal at Anfield gets us thinking about the biggest hands we’ve ever shaken. Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, October 19, 2024
Mailbag: Do we need chaotic managers?
Right then, Tommy Tuchs has got the big job so now we wait for the inevitable chaos that trails in his path. It's going to be box office, but is the entertainment factor worth it? Marcus, Jim & Andy are here to debate whether it's time to bring back managerial double acts and which rules they reckon they could break if they played in the top flight. Plus, a nod to Alan Pardew. Lovely to get a mench in for Pards. Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, October 18, 2024
The Preview Show: Give it Thomas Frank
The Barclays is back! Marcus, Andy, Jim and Pete are fizzing at the prospect of a goalmongous return when Spurs play West Ham in the Premier League tomorrow lunchtime. Elsewhere, Marcus accuses Pete of making up managerial rumours. Does he have a point? Or is Pete just in the know... Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q . Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, October 17, 2024
Ramble Uncut: Jay Rayner and The Turbines
Today, we're bringing you a special teaser of what you can expect every week on the Football Ramble Patreon. For just $5 a month, you'll get an extended version of every Wednesday episode of the Ramble! It's called Ramble Uncut and it's full of all the stuff we would be talking about if football wasn't always getting in the way. You'll get correspondence from other Patreon subscribers, behind-the-scenes news and regular Pitbull updates. Just head to patreon.com/footballramble to subscribe! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, October 16, 2024
My giddy aunt, it’s Thomas Tuchel!
“It’s difficult to believe, at this point, that the FA are in negotiations with Thomas Tuchel” - Luke Moore, 15th October 2024. Marcus, Luke and Jim are here to react to the news that Thomas Tuchel is the new England manager. Strap in… Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, October 15, 2024
I do want the job, but I haven’t applied
It’s a Lions Watch takeover! Marcus and Luke cast their deciding votes on the future of the England managerial post: has Lee Carsley passed the job interview? Does he even want to pass the interview? Has he even submitted his CV for said interview? They look back on the international break and England's performances, answer your questions, and discuss reports of the FA considering both Thomas Tuchel and Pep Guardiola. According to Luke, one’s using the England job as a negotiation tactic and the other MIGHT actually, genuinely be interested. But WHO?! Listen to find out! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, October 14, 2024
You are not entertained
Who's more confused, Lee Carsley or Pete Donaldson? A question which is in itself so confusing that we're really confused trying to answer it. All we know is that England won yesterday and Marcus, Luke, Vish and Pete are here to try and make sense of it all. Elsewhere, Scotland didn’t win at the weekend but there is a new pizza named after Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour, so that's a victory of sorts. But the real winner from the weekend is, of course, League One Manager of the Month Steve Bruce! You simply cannot keep a good man down. Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, October 12, 2024
Mailbag: How do we fix the international break?
It's the bloomin' weekend and luckily for you, it's full of Nations League excitement. Seriously though, the whole football calendar is an absolute mess. Marcus, Luke and Vish embark on the challenge of trying to fix the window, whilst also asking whether fans actually prefer boring football. Oh, and listener Charlie has a wedding conundrum that we're called into action for advice on. Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, October 11, 2024
The Preview Show: A confusing broth
Lee Carsley experimented with starting all the cooks for England and what transpired was one confusing broth. Today, Luke tells Marcus and Vish why England need a manager that is brave enough to drop some of England’s more talented players. Elsewhere, we celebrate Marcello Lippi’s birthday and is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer positioning himself to have another shot at the Man United job? We bloody hope so… Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, October 10, 2024
Mama Marcus
Is that… a half fit Harry Kane trundling up the pitch? Oh YES! International football is back and England face Greece tonight! Marcus, Pete and Andy celebrate with wedding cake in the post (Marcus wishes), a sprinkling of David Beckham nostalgia, and some angry reviews of Andrés Iniesta’s vineyard to finish. Plus, Pete’s verdict on some wild fits in the French squad. Better than Harry Maguire’s ‘man accused of insider training’ chic, I suppose. Come join us! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, October 09, 2024
Manchester City’s glove emporium
Manchester City laid the smallest of gloves on the Premier League this week. But what does it all mean? Today, Marcus and Andy crossover to our official legal reporter Pete Donaldson for some fascinating insight into this new development. Elsewhere, Jurgen Klopp has somehow found the energy for a new job - a case of Red Bull will do that for you - and Andy explains the real reason why Man United appointed Ruud van Nistelrooy as Erik ten Hag’s assistant. Plus, Fizzer’s boys are on the march! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, October 09, 2024
Introducing: The English Disease
This is a podcast we think you’re going to love. Our friends at Stak have made a unique six-part documentary about hooliganism in English football. For decades, it dominated headlines, merging the two things England loves most: football and fear. But football hooliganism didn’t disappear. This series digs deeper – beyond the tabloid articles, beyond the stereotypes – to understand what first attracts people to this subculture and why it’s forced its way back into our society in 2024. Today, you’ll hear Episode 1: Kicking Off. Subscribe at https://lnk.to/englishdisease or search 'The English Disease' to listen to Episode 2 and 3 right now. New episodes drop every Tuesday throughout October. Extraordinary sporting stories that really matter. From Stak, this is Legacy . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, October 08, 2024
Timmy ten Hag
Well, it looks like Erik Ten Hag has bought himself a bit of time following one of the dullest games the Premier League has ever seen. In other words, exactly what the big man needed. But in better news for the Dutchman, Ten Hag wasn't the biggest bald fraud at Villa Park on Sunday. Nope, that honour would go to his ballboy doppelgänger who we're calling Timmy (what's a grown man doing in that role anyway?). Marcus, Jim and Pete are here to dissect all the rest of the Premier League action before the real football starts this week. Bring on that international break! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, October 07, 2024
Andy Carroll for England
Is it Tottenham’s fault that people call 2-0 a dangerous scoreline? Today, even Jim admits to Marcus and Pete that he has some sympathy for Spurs fans after they gave up a 2-0 lead against Brighton. Elsewhere, Adama Traoré gets the Nathan Redmond treatment after he broke London speed limits against Man City on Saturday. Plus, Andy Carroll is doing King and Country proud over in France. One last England call-up? Who says no… Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, October 05, 2024
Mailbag: Is it okay for fans to leave early?
After the Emirates began to empty out despite Arsenal’s 2-0 lead over PSG, should fans who leave early be called out for their disloyalty? Or should we all just stop whining about it? Luke, Andy, and Vish tackle one of football’s big taboos. Elsewhere, with the old guard of managers almost completely gone (just you left now, Dychey), have managerial mind games become a thing of the past? Plus, why are more players returning to their old clubs and what are our favourite football noises? No, Gary Neville’s orgasm doesn’t count... Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, October 04, 2024
The Preview Show: Donaldson & Champion
Could Pete kick through a door? That’s the big question he poses to Luke, Andy and Vish on today’s Ramble. Elsewhere, Andy also finds some time to explain why Man United won’t sack Erik ten Hag just yet, Luke backs the decision to call up Dominic Solanke to the England squad, and Pete is forced to talk about Only Fools and Horses The Musical. Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, October 02, 2024
Ramble Reacts: A momentous night for Aston Villa
And to mark the occasion Pete and Luke are sniffing some mysterious minty white powder. IT’S MENTHOL, ALL RIGHT! They discuss that Jhon Durán goal, that Emi Martínez save, and whether this was the greatest night in Villa’s history since Steve Bruce had that cabbage thrown at his head. Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, October 02, 2024
Mike Sheep
Arsenal could only manage a 2-0 win at home to PSG. Pathetic. Today, Pete, Vish and Jim (mainly Pete) are here to question why Arsenal weren’t able to despatch this new woke incarnation of PSG by at least four goals, like the mighty Newcastle did last season. Elsewhere, Pete questions whether everyone in the world named Nuri Şahin is extremely handsome. Plus, Charlie Kane appears to have been sourcing some new brand deals for Harry. You can’t keep a good man down… Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, September 30, 2024
Ramble Reacts: The Cherries beat the sea slugs
Bournemouth beat Southampton 3-1, which means Southampton are still languishing near the bottom of the table. Just how Luke likes it… Today, he and Jim take a look at Southampton and question how much time Russell Martin has left in the job. Graham Potter loitering in the Sky studio like a vulture probably isn't helping. Speaking of which, Luke explains which Sky presenter is a “poor man’s Gary Cotterill”. A damning comparison! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, September 30, 2024
Vish’s public therapy
We are gathered here today to help our friend Vithushan Ehantharajah whose football team has fallen on hard times. Please take a moment to think of Vish. Moment over. Today, Luke, Jim and Vish analyse Tottenham’s decision to cash in their Man United voucher this weekend. Plus, Luke declares that James Justin’s goal at Arsenal is the goal of the season so far and we agree that it’s best to keep José Mourinho at a safe distance after some more incredible antics from the special one. Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, September 28, 2024
Mailbag: Are the dark arts getting darker?
Marcus, Luke and Jim discuss whether the dark arts are becoming more common in modern football. Why are we answering that question now, you ask? Well, no reason… Plus, which players would we like to bring out of retirement and what should the punishment be for managers leaving their technical area? Come join us! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, September 27, 2024
The Preview Show: Qaraline Quentin
Qarabag could have descended on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on a fleet of bikes. Qarabag’s manager Gurban Gurbanov COULD have been drinking some Carabao in a caravan. But no: instead Spurs had to go and beat them. Marcus, Jim, Luke and Vish look ahead to Ange Postecoglou’s date with destiny and Erik ten Hag. Plus, Jason Tindall rocks up to St James’ Park dressed as a judge and Fenerbahçe reach the height of pettiness. Jose Mourinho is their manager, after all. Plus, a TITANIC game of Jack’s Encyclopaedia! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, September 25, 2024
Ramble Reacts: Liverpool excite, Man United disappoint
It was far from plain sailing but Liverpool were ruthless against West Ham in the Rigobert Song derby, while in the Steve McClaren derby Man United reminded the big man just why he’s put the Atlantic Ocean between him and Old Trafford. Marcus and Andy are here to discuss everything from the Carabao Cup and Europa League! Plus, Fabio Borini is still at large! You read that right. Find out all about it – only on Ramble Reacts! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, September 25, 2024
#WeDreamAndAchieve
THE RAMBLE. A podcasting masterpiece towering 500 metres above sea level, but a land-saving 200 metres wide. #RambleNationalDay Marcus, Luke and Jim react to the latest Carabao downpour and Chris Smalling’s latest outpouring of love for NEOM. Elsewhere, listeners give AFC Wimbledon’s fundraiser a Ramble twist and Everton’s new owner considers landing a spitfire on the pitch at Goodison Park. Plus, Rodri’s injured for the season and Jim gets injured by hypocrisy. Join us! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, September 24, 2024
A gouty time in France
Time for a Tuesday tickle! Marcus, Vish and Jim discuss Aston Villa’s breakneck start to the season and Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins turning into a quality big man, bigger man partnership. Plus, we wonder just how good Newcastle are after a disastrous time of it at the tweediest stadium in the Premier League – while their former man Andy Carroll gets dragged out of a vineyard and immediately scores two goals for Bordeaux. Plus, a player in Wales gets arrested midway through a football match. ODB… is that you? Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel here ! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, September 23, 2024
A proper Barclays bash
Join Marcus, Jim and Vish as we recap the biggest game of the season so far, where Arsenal had to be at their dastardly, ugly best to keep Man City at bay. It’s refreshing to see two sides who genuinely can’t stand each other. We also whip round the rest of what proved to be a cracking Premier League weekend as Luis Diaz brought the fireworks, West Ham continue to welcome opponents in with open arms and the calls for Danny Welbeck to get a surprise England call-up grow ever louder. From one chair in particular… Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel here ! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, September 21, 2024
Mailbag: Should players strike when they’re paid so much?
A listener gets in touch asking how Rodri can possibly complain about too many games when he signed a new Man City contract after the new Champions League format was announced. Marcus, Luke and Andy discuss the idea that players should take matters into their own hands and begin rejecting new contracts if they’re really serious about the tough schedule. Elsewhere, players that never played in the Prem who would’ve been perfect for the league – and which bald Premier League mangers would best suit their own player's hair? Light and shade people, light and shade… Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/footballramble to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 extra months on top! It’s completely risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, September 20, 2024
The Preview Show: B.A.S.I.C.S
The Football Ramble have managed to gain exclusive access to Mikel Arteta’s team talk for their trip to Man City on Sunday… “Live. Laugh. Love.” Today, Marcus, Luke, Andy and Pete look ahead to the thigh rubber of the weekend and propose that Kevin De Bruyne and Martin Odegaard have an arm wrestle on the sidelines to entertain the crowd. Elsewhere, Anthony Gordon drives a VERY BIG car and Cagliari’s flamingo mascot takes pelters from their own fans. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/footballramble to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 extra months on top! It’s completely risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! Join us at the London Palladium TONIGHT for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, September 18, 2024
Ramble Reacts: You chicken nugget
Could players really go on strike? And just how much will certain journalists at certain newspapers lose their nut if they do? Night two of three in the first week of the Champions League was overshadowed by Rodri’s comments that a strike might soon be the only option. Marcus and Luke discuss that and remember the time that former Pompey man Jon Gittens called the ref a chicken nugget. There’s also time to check in on Spurs, who narrowly escaped a massive upset in the Carabao Cup – but Luke thinks Big Ange will still be celebrating Christmas back in Melbourne… Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/footballramble to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 extra months on top! It’s completely risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! Join us at the London Palladium THIS FRIDAY for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your last minute tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, September 18, 2024
An ice skating score
The Champions League is back and it was an emphatic night for Aston Villa on their return to Europe's top table. *Insert gag about it looking like men against boys*. Elsewhere, Marcus, Luke, Vish and Pete dine on some tasty Carabao after Man United’s big win last night and Paul Mullin almost dined on Alex Cochrane in the “Hollywood” derby. Plus, Andy Carroll is set to spend the year drinking wine in the south of France and we couldn’t be happier for him. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/footballramble to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 extra months on top! It’s completely risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, September 17, 2024
Bald fraud
The Premier League vs Man City began yesterday. And while Lionel Hutz is still reading out the charges, we thought we better try and get our heads around what it all means. Marcus, Vish and Andy discuss the biggest legal standoff since Wagatha Christie and look ahead to Aston Villa beginning their tax evasion tour of Europe with a game against Young Boys on the 3G. Just mind where you leave your backpacks behind the goals, lads. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/footballramble to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 extra months on top! It’s completely risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! Join us at the London Palladium THIS FRIDAY or 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your last minute tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, September 16, 2024
The Phil Brown Theory
Everyone at the Football Ramble would like to offer a deep and sincere apology to Nuno Espírito Santo and all the players and fans of Nottingham Forest, we are sorry we ever doubted you. Today, Marcus, Jim, Andy and Vish plot how we can get Nuno sacked so our prediction that he would be the first manager to be sacked this season comes true. Elsewhere, we explain why Mikel Arteta could be the new José Mourinho and Jim declares that Jhon Durán is the best striker in the world. Plus, Andy absolutely DOES NOT do an "EASAY" to celebrate Wimbledon’s derby win… Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/footballramble to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 extra months on top! It’s completely risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, September 14, 2024
Mailbag: What are we looking forward to about the Champions League?
Before the Premier League’s return, our eyes are also wandering across to the continent of course! The Champions League is back next week and after all the talk of Swiss-style formats, listener Craig asks Marcus, Andy and Vish what they’re looking forward to – and who their dark horses are! No Vish, you can’t pick PSG… Plus, which current players could survive in the mid-90s Prem? And what’s our favourite ever football controversy? Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, September 13, 2024
The Preview Shows: See it, Say it, Save defenders
It’s the North London Derby this weekend and Marcus is naturally excited by England’s Raheem Sterling potentially being involved. Today, he's joined by Andy and Vish to consider how Arsenal will cope with the loss of Martin Ødegaard and Declan Rice. Elsewhere, we fear for Everton who are in discussions with John Textor buy the club, and Erik ten Hag has created a new mantra that supposedly will fix Man United. Plus, we open the weekend with a review of the Pitbull Stadium. Do not miss it. We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, September 12, 2024
Stars and Stripes and Lemons
Marcus, Luke and Jim are back together, all happy in one friendly sack. But you know who isn’t in one friendly sack? Chelsea’s owners. Amidst reports of a big falling out between Todd and that Clearlake lot, we speculate what kind of stadium will be built by two owners who refuse to acknowledge each other’s presence. Sounds promising, after all. Before that, we field some of your questions about Lee Carsley, Harry Kane (but not his golden Sketchers), and an unhappy Eddie Howe. Plus, Mauricio Pochettino puts pen to paper and moves to the land of the lemons. How will he got on in the US of A? Want to vote in more ridiculous polls? Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, September 11, 2024
The short kingdom
Harry Kane celebrated his 100th England cap last night by wearing a pair of golden Skechers. Charlie Kane must be really proud of himself for organising that one. Today, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete are here to reflect on England’s win last night and also quieten some of the hype surrounding future World Cup winner Angel Gomes. Elsewhere, Craig Bellamy has his summer jacket destroyed by some extraordinary rain. However, Bellamy is still happy, unlike Kevin De Bruyne and Emiliano Martínez who both enjoyed a strop while on international duty this week. We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, September 10, 2024
Koeman vs Bergwijn
Koeman vs Bergwijn, Gordon Ramsay vs Jeremy Clarkson and – the derby of Europe – England vs Finland. Marcus, Luke and Jim are back to talk about all the biggest clashes you can possibly think of. We decide who’s right, who’s wrong, and who’s got their balls out in the continuing standoff between Ronald Koeman and former Spurs man, Steven Bergwijn. Plus, the president of a club in Italy makes a dramatic contribution from a helicopter. But by the way… can I have a piece of that egg? And we're not talking about Lee Carsley. Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, September 09, 2024
A practice stir
Lee Carsley’s first game as interim England manager started amongst a media storm. Perfect preparation for getting the job full-time then… Today, Marcus, Luke and Jim explain why the players are all too happy to play under Carsley after England’s win at the weekend. Elsewhere, we analyse Steve McClaren’s attempts to learn Jamaican Patois, dissect a trademark heartbreaking defeat for Scotland, and celebrate Wayne Rooney scoring a free-kick at Old Trafford. Happy Monday! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, September 07, 2024
Mailbag: How do England move on from Southgate?
Today, the post-Southgate era begins. Introducing… Carsball? Nah. One listener wonders just how important it is that England are radically different under Carsley compared to Southgate – Marcus, Luke & Andy discuss. Plus, will players start behaving differently to avoid ‘doing an Osimhen’? Will amateur football get rid of the offside rule? And with ol’ Stevo and his hair island managing on the actual island of Jamaica, what are our dream managerial careers? Join us for all that! Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, September 06, 2024
The Preview Show: Get your scraps
San Marino officially “got their scraps” last night. Marcus, Luke and Andy are here to celebrate a historic night as they earned their first-ever competitive win. Billy Gilmour also got his scraps but Scotland didn’t get the points, much to the confusion of Andy. Plus, we look ahead to Lee Carsley’s first match as England manager and gear up for the launch of the Pitbull Stadium. It’s Friday, don’t stop the party! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, September 05, 2024
Angel Delight
Three games into the new season and we’ve already got an international break… brilliant! Today, Marcus and Luke discuss Lee Carsley's brave but exciting first England squad. Marcus tells Luke why England need Reece James to bounce back from his injury troubles. Marcus also reveals what musician should be employed to motivate the England squad. No prizes for guessing who he chose… Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, September 04, 2024
Steve Bruce’s farewell kiss
Steve Bruce is back, baby! Today, Marcus, Jim and Pete celebrate his arrival at Blackpool by trying to decide if they would rather go for a drink with him or Nathan Jones. Elsewhere, Jim explains why things might not be as bad as we think at Man United and Cristiano Ronaldo tells everyone that he should still be starting for Portugal. Plus, Leicester have shithoused the Premier League. Jamie Vardy must be so proud. Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, September 03, 2024
Can I bring my wee mate?
Everyone wants to bring a wee mate with them on deadline day, right? This year, the end of the window actually threw up some fascinating storylines for some big names, including Jadon Sancho switching one frying pan for another, slightly less hot frying pan. Marcus, Luke and Jim catch up with the best of the headlines. We discuss Raheem Sterling (and soon Harry Kane’s) move to Eng- I mean Arsenal. We also assess whether Sancho can reignite his career and whether Ivan Toney has killed his off once and for all after moving to Saudi Arabia. Plus - shockingly - someone actually, willingly signed Neal Maupay. Who knew? Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, September 02, 2024
The Goodison Chainsaw Massacre
Everything looked so good for Everton but like all good horror films, it all went wrong in the end. Today, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete show a degree of sympathy towards Everton fans for the nightmare that they are currently living through. Elsewhere, it was the same old story for Man United at home to Liverpool - at least Erik ten Hag won the FA Cup, though. Plus, there are mentions for Richard Keys, Hulk Hogan and the Motherwell Fan TV commentator. Welcome to Monday’s Football Ramble. Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month, with 15% off annual subscriptions until the end of August: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, August 31, 2024
Mailbag: What’s the toughest job in world football?
With the transfer window shut Marcus, Jim and Andy dream up some transfers from football history they wish they could’ve forced through. Jim’s packing Carlos Tevez off to distant lands and guess where Andy’s sending Gabriel Batistuta and Ronaldo… We also try to decide what’s the toughest job in football - whether that’s managing this current iteration of Manchester United, the Brazilian national team or a relegation-threatened side further down the leagues. Plus, we reinvent Sunday League for the masses and we compare football clubs to pop acts from down the years. Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month, with 15% off annual subscriptions until the end of August: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, August 30, 2024
The Preview Show: Who ate all the sausages?
Today, Pete and Andy have a Freaky Friday body swap, which means Pete tells Marcus and Jim about some Turkish transfer news and Andy tells us about a world-champion hot dog eater that has been banned from next year’s competition. Incredible. Elsewhere, we make the case for Ant and Dec to host the Champions League draw and Marcus gets excited about Lee Carsley’s first England squad. Plus, Andy explains why Federico Chiesa could be a good signing for Liverpool. Mo Salah’s replacement? Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month, with 15% off annual subscriptions until the end of August: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, August 29, 2024
Ramble Uncut: Gym Campbell
Today, we're bringing you a special teaser of what you can expect every week on the Football Ramble Patreon. For just $5 a month, you'll get an extended version of every Wednesday episode of the Ramble, which features 20 minutes of Ramble Uncut! Think spicy takes you won't get on the main show, correspondence from other Patreon subscribers, behind-the-scenes news and regular Pitbull updates. There's just three days left to get 15% off an annual subscription, so don't miss out. Just head to patreon.com/footballramble now! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com !Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month, with 15% off annual subscriptions until the end of August: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, August 28, 2024
An ice bucket of Carabao
What a time to be alive, it’s the Carabao Cup second round! Like all of last night’s fixtures, Marcus, Jim and Luke start today’s show by continuing to pay tribute to the great Sven-Göran Eriksson. Elsewhere, Luke and Jim explain why Manuel Ugarte could be a great signing, not just for Man United but also the Ramble. Plus, a local council leader in Wolverhampton has responded to Noni Madueke and we learn that Andros Townsend currently is being held hostage in Turkey. At least the weather is nice, we suppose. We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month, with 15% off annual subscriptions until the end of August: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, August 27, 2024
Farewell, Sven
We kick off today’s raving Ramble with the most important question to emerge from the opening rounds of the Premier League: is Lars Sivertsen’s Dad a better golfer than Kim Jong Un? We do find time to round up the rest of the weekend’s action, as the league’s newcomers are already struggling and Man City continue to meet their scarcely believable standards. Plus, Marcus delivers his verdict on Oasis’ reunion and we spot a wild Wayne Rooney having the strangest of all the solo pints… FYI, we recorded this episode before news broke of the sad passing of Sven-Göran Eriksson - so we jumped back in the studio to say a few words about one of our favourite football men. And if you want to listen to our interview we recorded with Sven back in 2020, click here . We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month, with 15% off annual subscriptions until the end of August: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, August 26, 2024
I’d rather be in Wolverhampton
Who predicted Chelsea vs Wolves as the barn barner of the weekend? Today, Marcus, Andy, Vish and Pete revel in what turned out to be a very enjoyable trip to Wolverhampton for Noni Madueke. Elsewhere, Marcus comes to the realisation that Enzo Maresca could be the right man for Chelsea and Erik ten Hag is embarrassed by some seagulls in Brighton. Oh, and Amanda Staveley wants to buy a stake in Tottenham… great. We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month, with 15% off annual subscriptions until the end of August: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, August 24, 2024
Mailbag: How do we control rising ticket prices?
Only one of the 17 surviving Premier League clubs from last season hasn’t increased their ticket prices – and some of those clubs have hiked prices or even completely binned concession tickets for children. Marcus, Luke and Andy tackle one of the most burning issues in the Premier League right now. Plus, what’s the biggest false dawn in football? Would it be better if transfers were just revealed on matchday? And where does Manuel Neuer rank in the pantheon of legendary goalkeepers? Come join us! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month, with 15% off annual subscriptions until the end of August: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, August 23, 2024
The Preview Show: Cirque du Manchester
Roll up, roll up, the Man United Circus is coming to town! Grab your trapeze and juggling balls, Marcus, Luke and Andy are here to preview the weekend's football. Speaking of circuses, Performing monkey Luke questions whether Chelsea's 2-0 first-leg lead is enough for the return trip to Servette. Elsewhere, we get excited for a tasty tea-time treat as Arsenal travel to Aston Villa and Ringmaster Marcus tells us all why David Moyes is the Scottish Carlo Ancelotti. Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month, with 15% off annual subscriptions until the end of August: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, August 22, 2024
Sorry lads, it’s too close to North Korea
Marcus, Luke and Pete check in with the transfer merry-go-round as players are flung off it left and right. Various Crystal Palace defenders head for the door, while Ivan Toney’s definitely leaving Brentford - doesn’t even matter where he ends up, nobody knows anyway. Elsewhere, Aaron Ramsdale tries to avoid repeating the exact situation he’s in right now and we get more info on Jürgen Klinsmann’s reign of terror while USMNT boss. Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . We're back on stage and there aren't many tickets left! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month, with 15% off annual subscriptions until the end of August: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, August 21, 2024
Strikers are lava
Lars is on the pod! Lars is on the pod! Just like João Félix at Chelsea Lars Sivertsen has returned and he joins Marcus and Pete on today’s Ramble. Lars makes a strong start as he instantly labels Chelsea’s transfer policy as “mental”. Elsewhere Pete speculates on the colour of Jamie Vardy’s guts and Lars digs out his rulebook after we hear about a player in Peru who got sent off because he took a piss at the side of the pitch. Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month, with 15% off annual subscriptions until the end of August: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, August 19, 2024
Ramble Reacts: Don’t stop the party
Jamie Vardy, oh how we have missed you! On this edition of Ramble Reacts, Marcus and Luke gush over an absolute vintage display from Vardy, featuring a Red Bull and some vintage s**thousery. Elsewhere, Marcus backs Leicester to stay in the Premier League and Luke reminds us that Oliver Skipp is only 23. Get involved. Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month, with 15% off annual subscriptions until the end of August: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, August 19, 2024
Big Daddy Premier League
It’s the first weekend and we’ve already had a referee apology, a broken VAR monitor and a dubious headbutt. Oh, how we've missed you, Big Daddy Premier League. Today, Pete tells Marcus and Luke that the Premier League should introduce a silly sausage card. Plus, Marcus has to come to terms with the fact that Raheem Sterling could be leaving Chelsea and we hear about some fabulous shithousery in Hungary. It’s good to be back! Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month, with 15% off annual subscriptions until the end of August: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, August 17, 2024
Mailbag: Will we see a truly competitive Premier League this season?
The new season's underway, so it's time to tackle some more questions about our dear old Barclays! Marcus, Luke and Vish wonder if the abundance of established top-flight sides might make for a competitive Premier League this year - but also decide on who's going to have the most boringly predictable mid-table season. Plus, Marcus has plans to make Fulham's new kit launch a bit more sexy and we wonder which Premier League manager (plus Jason Tindall) would last longest on Survivor. Sign up to the Ramble’s FPL league this season right here ! Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month, with 15% off annual subscriptions until the end of August: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, August 16, 2024
The Preview Show: Guys, can anyone help Erik?
The Barclays is BACK! Pete, Vish and Luke welcome the return of our favourite ostentatious marketing exercise by deciding who will celebrate a goal this weekend with a tribute to that Turkish Olympic shooter. Don’t worry though, there’s plenty to look forward to this season. We’ve got Andrew Tate hosting Match of the Day’s Brat summer, Erik ten Hag frantically spinning some expensive plates and Ipswich Town bringing the style - and hopefully some substance - back to the big time. It’s your blockbuster Barclays preview, so join us! Sign up to the Ramble’s FPL league this season right here ! Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month, with 15% off annual subscriptions until the end of August: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, August 15, 2024
Our 2024/25 Premier League predictions!
That’s right, we’re mixing it up this year. Instead of only revealing our embarrassing predictions at the end of the Premier League like usual, we’re revealing them before the season even kicks off! Marcus, Luke and Vish are here to run through their predictions for what’s shaping up to be a proper tasty Barclays bonanza. Can anyone stop Man City? Who’s going down? Will Enzo Maresca outlast Nuno Espírito Santo? Which manager will headbutt Gary Neville before the season’s out? Let’s find out! Remember, share your predictions on our socials using #RamblePredictions. Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month, with 15% off annual subscriptions until the end of August: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, August 14, 2024
Come home, Garth
Today is the final episode of the Football Ramble. Sadly, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has overhead kicked us into court. Pete, Luke and Vish provide your midweek musings as the Premier League charges towards us. The cat gets revenge on Kurt Zouma, Conor Gallagher finally finds somewhere to sit, and Pete tries to release Paul Dummett into the wild… but he gets eaten by an eagle. And finally, of course, we pay our respects to an absolute institution of English football which has finally come to an end: Garth Crook’s Team of the Week. We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month, with 15% off annual subscriptions until the end of August: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, August 13, 2024
A taste of Football Ramble LIVE!
Wondering what our live show at the London Palladium in September will be like? Well, here’s a sneak preview of what to expect! Back in 2019, we took the Ramble on the road in the UK and North America and played in theatres everywhere. So, before our biggest ever live show to date, we went back into the archives to share some of our favourite on-stage moments. If you like what you hear, then don’t delay! Head to footballramblelive.com to get your tickets for Football Ramble: Time Tunnel on Friday September 20th at the London Palladium. It’s going to be even bigger, and even better. This episode was originally recorded in front of a live audience at Sheffield’s Memorial Hall on October 17th 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, August 12, 2024
A proper Portsmouth weekend
Managers dodging handshakes, penalties getting skied over bars, blokes wearing shirts with very specific messages for pedos, and Pete making inappropriate jokes about Luke. You know what that means? Football is back! Marcus, Vish, Luke and Pete revel in Portsmouth’s barn-burning return to the Championship, while Andre Onana gives us a taste of his masterplan for the season ahead. Meanwhile, Matthjis De Ligt seeks judicial immunity inside Old Trafford and Chelsea’s spending gets so out of hand they sign a made-up player. Now take that all down in Noel Gallagher’s handwriting, would ya? We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month, with 15% off annual subscriptions until the end of August: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, August 10, 2024
Mailbag: Who are the most impactful signings in football history?
The transfer window has been prettyyyy quiet – which has got one listener thinking: when was the last time a good old marquee signing really transformed a club's fortunes? After 20 years of constant shithousery, how can Pepe possibly be reintegrated back into ordinary society? What will he do? Which little bald chap did Marcus admire as a kid? And is Positive Pete here to stay? All answered on today's Mailbag! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Got a question for next week’s Mailbag? Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month, with 15% off annual subscriptions until the end of August: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, August 09, 2024
The Community Chest
The world’s biggest super friendly – aka the Community Shield – is here and Kevin De Bruyne has grown a man bun to celebrate the occasion. Marcus, Jim and Pete, on the other hand, are celebrating the occasion by spreading Luke Shaw conspiracy theories. Elsewhere, Marcus and Pete question whether Jim is a pickpocket working for Mikel Arteta and we pay tribute to the great Pepe after his retirement. Oh, and if you think the conspiracy theories are bad, just wait until you hear Pete’s story about gerbils…. We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, August 08, 2024
On The Continent: The new Antoine Griezmann?
Have you been wondering how on earth Atlético Madrid can afford Julián Álvarez? Then you're in the right place. Today on our sister show On The Continent, Dotun Adebayo, Andy Brassell and Lars Sivertsen explain everything you need to know about this potential deal and discuss how Álvarez could become the new Antoine Griezmann. Elsewhere, reports say that Borussia Dortmund might sack former Arsenal Head of Recruitment Sven Mislintat after just three months on the job. What’s happened? And why did Dortmund think dropping a live grenade into their boardroom was a good idea in the first place? Take it away, Mr Sivertsen… If you enjoy this episode, On The Continent will be back tomorrow with a brand new edition of Ask OTC. Just search for "On The Continent" in your podcast app and hit subscribe so that you never miss an episode. We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, August 07, 2024
Speller and Emile Smith Rowe
Julián Álvarez looks set to leave Man City for 81.5 million big ones! He’ll be gutted to leave Man City without winning the Carabao though. Marcus is back and he’s joined by Pete, Luke and Jim to celebrate the arrival of Emile Smith Rowe at Craven Cottage. Elsewhere, some Champions League VAR officials have been arrested for stealing a road sign and Gary Neville spent his weekend DJing at a festival. Happy Rambling! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, August 05, 2024
The Barm vs Bap Derby
Olympic football has reached the semi-final stages! But never mind that, have you been watching the swimming and the shooting? Today, Pete, Jim, Andy and Vish are here to discuss all the latest news, including an incredible Jürgen Klopp lookalike, a Newcastle fan that was inspired by Alan Pardew, and RCD Mallorca’s pre-season tour of the Midlands and North of England. Plus, a manager in Scotland has been sacked after losing the first game of the season. Football’s officially back! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, August 03, 2024
Football Ramble Mailbag Best of 23/24
We’ve answered more than 100 of your questions since kicking off the Mailbag last season. Today, we’re sharing some of our favourites! From the moral mazes of modern football and Jürgen Klopp’s legacy, to who we’d pick to take a penalty and which European food we’d take into battle, we’ve had a bit of everything. So sit back and enjoy as Luke rummages through the best of the Football Ramble Mailbag 23/24! Got a question for next week’s Mailbag? Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, August 02, 2024
Zlatan “Jason Tindall” Ibrahimović
The Premier League season is fast approaching and Luke, Jim, Vish and Andy have worked out how Arsenal can finally get to Man City and win the league… Hire Zlatan Ibrahimović in the Jason Tindall role. Today, we hear how Zlatan’s beef with Pep Guardiola is still raging on in 2024. Elsewhere, news has broken that West Ham might be signing a new forward for the 56th time under their current ownership. Plus, Vish auditions to be Gennaro Gattuso’s interpreter. Sometimes may be bat, sometimes may be foot… We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, August 01, 2024
Introducing: Ramble Uncut
Today, we're bringing you a special teaser of what you can expect every week on the Football Ramble Patreon. For just $5 a month, you'll get an extended version of every Wednesday episode of the Ramble, which features 20 minutes of Ramble Uncut! Think spicy takes you won't get on the main show, correspondence from other Patreon subscribers, behind-the-scenes news and regular updates from Matt Le Tissier's newsletter (obviously). Starting today, any new Patreon sign-ups can get 15% off an annual subscription! You'll get extended episodes of every Wednesday episode (meaning you'll get to hear Ramble Uncut every week), as well as access to our Discord and ad-free versions of every Ramble, On The Continent and Upfront episodes. Just head to patreon.com/footballramble now! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, July 31, 2024
Brucey Shot the Sheriff
Bad news, everyone: the Amazon seller who sold Pete a durian for us to try today had to cancel the order due to “supply chain issues.” More news as we get it. That leaves Pete, Luke and Jim with plenty of time to tuck into some other breaking news: Mick McCarthy and Roy Keane’s debuts in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Plus, Arsenal sign Italian defending dreamboat Riccardo Calafiori, Conor Gallagher might be about to buy an interrailing ticket to Madrid and Steve Bruce eyes up the next season of Death in Paradise. Plus, which footballer would make the best medieval blacksmith? We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, July 29, 2024
I’m bringing a durian
Need some good old-fashioned espionage sorting out, but don’t have access to a drone or a two-way mirror? Pete Donaldson is now available for hire! He’s joined by Luke and Jim in a suspicious room full of cameras and microphones to talk about pre-season happenings and fresh outcry about the possibility of Premier League matches overseas. Meanwhile, there are fishcake protests in Norway and – at long last – a proper punch in a football match. Plus, you won't find a better durian-based fact on any other podcast than this one today. Guaranteed. So come join us! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, July 26, 2024
Football Ramble’s Best of 23/24: Part 4
The finale is here! And Pete brings perhaps the best episode of the lot for you today. We pick things up at the start of April, where barns were burning everywhere, Nottingham Forest’s X admin was setting fire to bridges everywhere, and the Premier League approached its exciting conclusion. And don’t forget some memorable s**thousery overseas – from suspicious activity in Hungary’s U14s league, to a Dutch referee officiating a game and then lifting the title for one of the teams. All that and much more on today’s final Football Ramble Best Of 2023/24! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, July 25, 2024
Football Ramble’s Best of 23/24: Part 3
In case anyone is unsure, Sean Connery is in fact no longer with us. Are you paying attention Vish? Pete’s back with another collection of the best moments from the 23/34 season. Today, we head into 2024 and revisit Jurgen Klopp announcing he was leaving Liverpool, Neil Warnock joining Aberdeen, and the time Sunderland slagged off one of their club legends. Oh and yes… Vish forgot Sean Connery had died, in case you hadn't noticed. We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, July 24, 2024
Football Ramble’s Best of 23/24: Part 2
Your Chief Keystone Cop Pete Donaldson is back with more of our favourite moments from the season that was. Today, we’ve got Manchester United’s Champions League adventures, lard mafias from Horsham, and a heartwarming poem about Emi Martinez. Come join us! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, July 23, 2024
Football Ramble’s Best of 23/24: Part 1
The new club season is almost upon us! But before kick-off, we’re reliving our favourite moments from 2023/24. Today, Pete takes you back to the opening months of the season which began with Harry Kane finally saying goodbye to Tottenham (after spending 4-6 hours in a north London safe house, of course). Meanwhile, we said hello to Mauricio Pochettino’s lemons, Jason Tindall and the PIF Posse. Oh, and the internet went into meltdown over VAR. Remember Tottenham vs Liverpool? Yeah… Listen to relive all that and more! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, July 22, 2024
A dildo to the heart
Before you listen to this episode, we want to set one thing straight: despite Pete’s accusations, Marcus does not smoke crack cocaine. All right? All right. Marcus, Jim and Pete catch up with the world of club football and quickly remember why Harry Redknapp definitely still records Match of the Day on his YouView box. The FA continue their hunt for the next England manager, with Eddie Howe now taking centre stage – Marcus, though, still thinks they’ll hold out for Pep Guardiola! Plus, unconfirmed reports that the Saudis are willing to pay Oasis to get back together as well as cover Ederson’s £900,000-per-week wages… We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, July 19, 2024
Football Ramble’s Best of the Euros: Part 2
Now it’s time for the painful bit. Join us for Part 2 of our Euro 2024 farewell, with all of our favourite moments from the Round of 16 and beyond! From Bukayo Saka’s penalty (and that smile), to Andy Carroll eating chicken off the floor outside a restaurant in Mayfair – it really was a tournament for the good guys. Until the end bit, obvs. Enjoy our highlights and - for one last time to England and Euro 2024 - it’s a fond Auf Wiedersehen. Apart from you, James Corden. We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, July 18, 2024
Football Ramble’s Best of the Euros: Part 1
The groups stages were arguably the highlight of Euro 2024 - well, maybe not for England and Scotland. But we were blessed with some exciting football and introduced to some amazing new characters. Like... Big Mama UEFA and (even bigger) Martin Ádám. Join us to relive some of our favourite moments from the Euros group stages, including Cristiano Ronaldo transforming into prime Niall Quinn and the outbreak of food wars across Germany. Oh and who could forget Mark Lawrenson's big moment. Have a listen and keep the fever alive… …Mossad. Make sure to join us tomorrow for Part 2! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, July 17, 2024
Mailbag: What will be Gareth Southgate’s legacy?
After four tournaments, two finals, a collection of excellent waistcoats and one flare up the arse, Gareth Southgate’s time as England manager is over. Today Marcus, Luke and Jim are here to reflect on what Southgate’s legacy will be once the dust has settled. There's also the question of who comes next? Marcus explains why Eddie Howe might just have an advantage over Graham Potter in the race to become the next England manager. That advantage of course goes by the name of Jason Tindall… We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, July 16, 2024
Revealing our Euro 2024 predictions!
How do you get over England losing a Euros final? Relive all your misplaced optimism before the tournament, of course! Marcus, Luke, Andy and Jim reveal their pre-tournament predictions for Euro 2024 – featuring a wild prediction for Spain, a bare Scottish bot-bot, and the return of Big Mama UEFA. Stay tuned to discover which Rambler was a very surprising winner… We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, July 15, 2024
So close and yet so far
Spain are the champions of Europe... and England have fallen at the last hurdle once more. Marcus, Luke, Andy and Jim pick up the pieces after another crushing Euros final defeat – but, you know what? Better to have scraped your way to the final than to have never scraped your way to the final at all. They discuss what went wrong after a promising first half, one of Harry Kane’s worst nights in an England shirt, that Cole Palmer moment, and what happens next for England and Gareth Southgate. Come for the cathartic chat, stay for the equally cathartic tournament-ending montage. We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, July 14, 2024
It all comes down to this
Tonight’s the night, it’s the Euro 2024 final. Excited? Nervous? However you’re feeling, come join the warm embrace of Marcus and Luke as we collectively gear up for potentially the biggest night of our lives. The lads are here to bring you the final team news and to try and put to rest any fears and doubts you might have. COME ON ENGLAND! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, July 13, 2024
Put a Peperami in the Paella... Our Euro 2024 final preview
How can England beat Spain in the Euro 2024 final? Will it be because Bukayo Saka can do a better job of cutting in on his left foot than Lamine Yamal? Or will it be because Pete rattles the Spanish by putting a Peperami in a paella? Today, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete are here to preview the biggest game of our lives. Marcus explains that - this time - he thinks Southgate might just clear the final hurdle. Listen to find out why! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, July 12, 2024
The story so far
How did Spain and England make it to the final? Will Gareth Southgate sub on Pete Donaldson? And will Pete wet himself? Two days out from the final of Euro 2024, Marcus, Luke, Pete and Jim relive Spain and England’s journey to the final! Along the way, Kevin Keegan carries the Olympic torch by an orphanage, there’s an unprecedented number of broken noses, and Big Mama UEFA turns to Pete for sustenance. Come join us for the countdown to Sunday! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, July 11, 2024
When something is good, it’s never gone
EEEEAAASAAAAY!!! ENGLAND DID IT! Successive bloody Euros finals. And they did it with what we’re now completely, unbiasedly calling the best strikers’ finish ever from Ollie Watkins. Marcus (safely strapped into his chair), Luke, Andy and Jim react to a historic victory for England over the Dutch and discuss just how their tournament of incredible moments keeps on rolling. COME JOIN THE PARTY! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, July 10, 2024
Lamine “MacGyver” Yamal
It’s happened, everybody: a player younger than the Football Ramble has scored in a major tournament semi-final. Today, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Andy are here to marvel at Lamine Yamal’s performance, even if Marcus does end up comparing him to MacGyver. Elsewhere, the Ramblers explain why this should be the end for Didier Deschamps and they ease the pressure on Gareth’s Brave Boys ahead of tonight’s Dutch semi. In the words of Pitbull: don’t stop the party. We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, July 09, 2024
France get ready for the Spanish!
The supercomputer has chimed in on the Euros semi-finals and Luke and John Cross are NOT happy. Marcus, Luke and Andy preview Spain vs France tonight and try to figure out if Les Bleus can really grind Spain down with this whole 'not scoring goals' thing. We also give some deserved attention for one of the best football narratives in recent times: 38-year-old Jesús Navas being tasked with keeping Kylian Mbappé quiet. In more confusing events, the BBC double down on their 'Misstiano Penaldo' graphic, much to the fury of Cristiano Ronaldo's legion of fanboys, while French media spy on their own team. Come join us! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, July 08, 2024
Is Tom Heaton the key?
Marcus, Luke, Jim and Positive Pete draw breath as England prepare for their semi-final in a few days’ time. Should Harry Kane spark up a big ol’ bifta to help with the injury? We also round up the heartwarming celebrations that have brought the nation together, from Wimbledon to James Corden’s new play. Elsewhere, the German saxophone dethrones Cristiano Ronaldo as the most famous man in Europe and we answer some of your questions! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, July 07, 2024
Pengland
Ladies and gentlemen, England are in the semi-finals of Euro 2024! Today, Marcus, Andy and Vish are here to let out an almighty easaaay and explain why form no longer matters from here on out. There’s also delight for Gareth Southgate and - most of all - Bukayo Saka’s moment, which was even bigger than Stuart Pearce’s in 1996. Plus, Andy explains why Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden are perfectly positioned to run the show in the semi-final against the Netherlands! LET’S GO! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, July 06, 2024
Ronaldone
What do you get when two cowardly coaches fight for a spot in the semis of the Euros? Portugal vs France and 120 minutes of Cristiano Ronaldo thinking he’s in The Truman Show, that's what... Marcus, Andy, Vish and Pete react to Portugal and Germany’s exits from the Euros and why Roberto Martínez has a lot to answer for. And don’t get Pete started on the France physios – Kylian Mbappé clearly just needs some new nostrils. Plus, how an English prison guard foiled the Germans, and why the Turkey team ordered many, many kilograms of kebab. And speaking of cautious coaches – England play tonight! Join us. We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, July 05, 2024
Introducing: P1 with Matt and Tommy
England vs Switzerland isn’t the only big English sporting event happening this weekend: it’s also the British Formula 1 Grand Prix! P1 with Matt and Tommy is the world’s biggest F1 podcast and another brilliant show on the Stak network. So, ahead of the race this weekend, we thought it’d be the perfect time to introduce the lads to those of you who might not already listen. So here’s their preview of the British Grand Prix and a taster of what you can expect from P1 across the entire F1 season. Whether you’re a diehard F1 nut or have only seen a few episodes of Drive to Survive, don’t worry - Matt and Tommy have got all you need to know about a sport just as chaotic as football. Subscribe to P1 with Matt and Tommy here ! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, July 04, 2024
The Kevin Keegan Effect
Why can’t Kevin Keegan fly out to Germany to watch the Euros? I don’t know Kev, you tell us… Marcus, Pete and Jim preview the last 8, where it’s BUSINESS time. Marcus is living in the past about Germany as we size up their clash with the Spaniards, while over in the England camp Gareth Southgate is finally learning from the past and trying a new formation with Ed Sheeran as sweeper. Plus, Andy Carroll becomes a Streets of Rage character and Pete explains which fish he’d willingly eat off the floor in painstaking detail. We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, July 03, 2024
It's all coming up Brassell
Austria vs Turkey…. how were there only three goals? Marcus, Luke and Andy are here to celebrate Brassell’s brave boys making it through to the quarter final after one of the best games at the tournament so far. Elsewhere, Luke heaps praise onto Cody Gakpo and we try work out whether Neil Warnock is behind the rise of the xG phenomenon. Plus, Marcus states his intentions to buy a Man United season ticket now that Tom Heaton has signed a new one year extension. Let's go! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, July 02, 2024
Portugal thrash Slovenia… on pens
And it was enough to bring tears to (some people’s) eyes. Pete, Andy and Jim relive a dramatic night for Portugal which saw them escape calamity and Slovenia miss out on history. Meanwhile, we’re pretty sure Cristiano Ronaldo is still in the stadium smashing free kicks into the stands. We discuss why Bobby Martinez should use Ronaldo sparingly in the next game. Plus, those French slugs bag another own goal to beat Belgium in the Fries Derby and Jude Bellingham faces questions from UEFA’s busy bodies. We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, July 02, 2024
On The Continent: What really went wrong for Italy?
This is a brilliant segment from our sister show – On The Continent – that we thought you had to hear. This week, Andy and Dotun were joined by Nicky Bandini to discuss Italy’s dramatic exit on Saturday and Nicky brilliantly explains how things went wrong – both on the pitch and in the press room for Luciano Spalletti. Note to self: if you’re thinking about saying something that will mean you need to phone up a journalist at 2am to apologise, probably don’t. This is section two of yesterday’s episode, so to hear the full thing search ‘On The Continent’ in your podcast app and hit subscribe for more throughout the rest of the Euros! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, July 01, 2024
Hey Jude, don’t be afraid
Marcus, Luke and Jim get their heart rates down long enough to recap a truly absurd game of football, as England scrape past Slovakia more by luck than judgement. But who cares, because we’ve got Jude Bellingham. We try to separate what could have happened from what did actually happen as we look over Gareth Southgate’s decisions, England’s tactics and what happens next. Elsewhere, Spain remind us of how sexy football can be, Georgia bow out heroically and the Belgians have banned their French neighbours from honking ahead of tonight’s game. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, June 30, 2024
It’s correct but I don’t like it
The Euros knockout stages are here! Marcus, Pete, Vish and Jim praise Germany’s band of brash brothers as they muscled past Denmark thanks to some VAR nonsense and Jim’s under the radar scouting pick, Jamal Musiala. Elsewhere, Italy were knocked out without even a whimper and we look ahead to the small matter of England’s date with destiny Slovakia. At least the supporters will now be able to enjoy full-strength beer in the stadium, which will definitely calm down matters. We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, June 29, 2024
Mailbag: What’s changed watching England?
We’ve had Sven, Capello, McClaren and Hodgson come before him - so how will we remember Gareth Southgate? Marcus, Luke and Andy wonder why the English public keep saying the same things about England over the years, and whether winning a tournament would actually change anything. Elsewhere in less soul-searching, heartfelt matters, we work out who we’d support if/when England get knocked out and decide which country has the best food to be armed with going into battle. A Toblerone vs a can of beans is a battle for the ages… We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, June 28, 2024
Our Euros knockouts preview!
It’s business time. And up yours, England are still in the mix. Marcus, Luke and Jim are joined by Andy – fresh back from Germany – to preview the knockouts and discuss our favourites for the tournament now we know what (the incredibly unbalanced) draw looks like. Plus, Gareth Southgate is to blame for bad Guinness, Anthony Gordon flies over the handlebars of his bike rather than down the wing, and there’s mosquitoes in the Germany camp and – wait for it – Italian spies up Stuttgart's TV tower. But disgracefully, European football ‘expert’ Andy doesn’t know a thing about it. We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, June 27, 2024
Georgia do the Portuguese!
Goodbye to the group stages! And it finished with a magnificent day for Georgia, a terrible day for António Silva, and a reminder for Pete Donaldson that Cenk Tosun exists. Pete, Jim and Vish discuss the final round of group stage sparring before the knockouts, with a sensational display from Georgia who are rapidly becoming our favourite team. Plus, Czech Republic and Turkey ruin everyone’s Ramble predictions for number of cards at the tournament in one fell swoop and there’s quite literally an electric atmosphere in the Romania vs Slovakia game. Kevin De Bruyne and co could have done with a bit of that, too… We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, June 26, 2024
Top of the group, bottom of the barrel
Somehow, England have finished top of their group. And somehow, they’re in the best side of the draw. The plan worked! Marcus, Luke, Vish and Pete react to a drab 0-0 that saw no big changes from the previous game and leaves them thinking there are bigger problems with England’s front line. At least we can cling to Anthony Gordon and Cole Palmer. Oh, and we can still enjoy a nice glass of Budweiser with Geoff Hurst, of course. Plus, a former Romanian international has a conspiracy theory and the departing Scotland team get an unwelcome Bavarian surprise. Thank you to everyone who came down to last night's England Watchalong! If you want more live action, remember we're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, June 25, 2024
Sit down, drink venom and relax
Italy left it very late to secure 2nd place in their group against Croatia last night. Today, Marcus, Jim, Pete and Vish are here to dissect the key talking point from the game: Was Luciano Spalletti wearing a jacket or a cardigan? Elsewhere, Pete upsets the Italians further by calling pizza cheese on toast. Plus, the Ramblers pay tribute to the amazing Luka Modrić and share their thoughts on what they want to see from England tonight. We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, June 24, 2024
Scotland are out!
Jeezy peeps, man. Marcus, Vish and Luke are here to perform the Scottish post-mortem after they were knocked out in the same underwhelming fashion that reflected their whole tournament. At least they’ve still got the Nations League! Elsewhere, the Germans survive an almighty scare while Harry Kane and Mark Lawrenson battle the mainstream media - to vastly differing outcomes, we *must* stress. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, June 23, 2024
Portuguese Grant Holt
England fans are being told that the players are struggling physically so they can’t play at the desired intensity. Did they watch 41-year-old Pepe play last night? Today, Marcus, Jim and Vish are here to wave a sad goodbye to 2pm kick-offs, they served us well! They also show concern that Belgium seem to have hit their straps. Plus, the lads are joined by Andy to question him on whether he ran on the pitch during Turkey vs Portugal. We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, June 22, 2024
Mr Rat
What happens when you put two English referees on one of the most exciting clashes of the group stages? A 0-0 draw. That’s what PGMOL do to ya. Marcus, Luke and Vish react to France drawing a blank against the Dutch, while Andy shares his experience of the atmosphere in the stadium but fails to pronounce buffet correctly. Plus, they discuss Austria’s slick team performance against Poland thanks to the great Specs himself, which has left the lads worried that Austria could literally press England into their own net. But – fear not – a Serbian psychic has predicted everything will be okay... Elsewhere, there are fresh revelations about our new favourite footballer Serjio Robert Livingstone Pohlhammer and Pete gets a new nickname. We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, June 21, 2024
It might not be fine
Need a comforting embrace from Marcus, Luke and Vish? Bring it in. Ignore all the nervous sweat. The lads discuss England’s messy draw with Denmark and figure out what needs to happen next as Trent Alexander-Arnold (probably) exits the midfield, Jude Bellingham goes full Alan Pardew, and the left wing remains completely empty. Plus, we discuss our respective icks after Italy’s most handsome man scores an own goal and Marcus discovers the best ever name in football. Plus, we relive a terrible few minutes for Chris Sutton in 1998. You’ve got to cheer yourself up somehow, right? We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, June 20, 2024
A uranium rod up the arse
Scotland are still in it! Despite the Power Cube scoring AGAIN in a major tournament, the Scots rallied and the Ramblers still believe they can do it. But not on two points, Jim. Stop that. Marcus, Jim and Pete react to another afternoon barn burner, agree that England are definitely certainly absolutely better without Jamal Musiala, and figure out how to get rid of a bee hive from a stadium. Plus, who would Jim rather fight: Niclas Füllkrug or Martin Adam? And the lads reveal how their nerves are before England’s clash with Denmark, where Marcus still has some lingering concerns… We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, June 19, 2024
The perfect game of football
Turkey 3-1 Georgia. Otherwise known as: the perfect game of football. Today, Marcus, Luke and Vish are here to once again explain why you simply must watch every game at the Euros. Imagine missing that barn burner, eh? Elsewhere, Luke enjoys Cristiano Ronaldo’s transformation into an unfashionable No.9, which brings us back to the age-old question: is Ronaldo better than Niall Quinn? Plus, the Ramblers back Scotland to be much improved in their do or die match against Switzerland. We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, June 18, 2024
Short kings pod only
Day Five and we have our first big upset of the tournament! Andy and Vish react to that, while Pete is of course wondering how this new microphone-in-a-ball technology can be used for other purposes… We also design a new mask for Kylian Mbappé after he goes full Steve Bruce, the culinary wars continue on the streets of Germany – anyone fancy punching a Yorkshire pudding? – and Romania make Ukraine even darker horses. Or so Andy says. Join us! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, June 17, 2024
It’s all a bit Sven’s England
One word to describe England’s win over Serbia: eeeeeeeeaaazayyyyyyy! A few more words you could use: a conservative, cautionary reminder of England teams of old that might serve them well in games to come. Luke and Andy are on hand to reassure Marcus and Jim after England battled through against a physical, handy Serbian side. We talk Jude Bellingham, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and whether England are conservative or controlling. Elsewhere, Christian Eriksen serves up some magic and Ronald Koeman delivers a Jogi Low-style meme for the ages! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, June 16, 2024
A kettle full of spaghetti
Italy have history of going all the way with an unfancied side, could they do it again? Today Pete, Jim and Andy are here to answer some of the big questions, including: How handsome is Riccardo Calafiori? And can you cook spaghetti in a kettle? Elsewhere, the Ramblers also have their say on some of the key debates that are already taking over the tournament: Which country has the best fashion? Which nation has the best food? And who has the best animals? Plus, Jim explains why Serbia could be England’s hardest group game. We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, June 15, 2024
A sad Scottish buffet
Oh dear Scotland… and to think things started so well when a penis was seen before the tournament had even started. Today, Pete, Luke and Vish are here to sympathise with the Scottish fans, despite a pretty woeful performance of the players on the pitch. Positive Peter is still giving the Scots one more chance, however. Elsewhere, the lads ponder how good Germany actually are and Luke and Vish honour some excellent dad behaviour from Ian Maatsen’s father. We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, June 14, 2024
The Euro 2024 Preview Show: Big Mama UEFA
The waiting is finally over everybody, the Euros are here!! Today, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete are here for a complete Euro 2024 preview. Positive Peter gets behind Scotland and backs them to get something against Germany while Marcus is extremely worried for England after reading Portugal’s squad list. Plus, news reaches the Ramble that Phil Foden visited a psychic. Please say she predicted a France meltdown… We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, June 13, 2024
Lions Watch: We’ve made it!
With one day to go until Euro 2024, we round up this series of Lions Watch with some final thoughts on what success looks like for England - and how they can get there. Plus, we wonder whether this is Gareth Southgate’s last chance at glory and the Take Thermometer gets EVEN SPICIER. We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, June 12, 2024
Peperami Pete
It’s happened, it’s actually happened, everybody stay calm… Erik ten Hag will stay at Man United! Has anyone seen Marcus’ aunt? Today, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete are here to celebrate that before reaching the inevitable conclusion, he’s going to be used as a scapegoat isn’t he? Elsewhere, there is more room for celebration as Tom Heaton joins up with the England squad armed with a back pack full of Monster Munch and Peperamis. Surely it’s coming home? We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, June 10, 2024
High School Managers
England may have lost their final friendly before the Euros but don’t worry, Jude Bellingham’s back!! Today, Marcus, Jim, Andy and Vish take a moment to enjoy his perfectly timed arrival to the England squad. Elsewhere, Marcus shows Craig Gordon some sympathy after his final Scotland game didn’t quite go to plan. Plus, Vish declares that Brighton’s potential new manager is simply too young to take the job and Andy backs Erik ten Hag to still be in charge of Man United for the start of next season. Excellent news for the Ramble! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, June 07, 2024
Ramble Reacts: Don’t worry, it was just a friendly
Anthony Gordon Bennett! England have lost their last friendly before Euro 2024. Don’t worry, Luke and Marcus are here to hold your hand and tell you it’s all going to be okay… How much can we read into this? What will Jack Grealish be thinking? The lads have the answer to all that and more! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, June 07, 2024
The Preview Show: Emi in Paris
The moment has arrived, Gareth Southgate has picked his 26-man squad for Euro 2024! Today, Pete, Vish and Jim are here with some advice for all England fans: When reading the squad list ignore the defence and go straight to the attack, baby. It’s coming home!!! Elsewhere, Pete fears for the safety of the Olympic Rings as Emi Martínez tries to force his way into Argentina’s squad for Paris 2024. Plus, Jim makes the case for public shaming players that are caught diving in the Premier League next season and the lads try to organise a food fight in a Wetherspoons. We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, June 06, 2024
Lions Watch: Listener Q&A special!
We’ve been getting so many questions about Gareth’s Gang and their inevitable march to Euros glory over the last few weeks - so let’s answer a load of them today! How do we avoid the ‘golden generation’ problem? What is Gareth Southgate’s plan B? How will we remember him after his tenure ends? And would we take a victory this summer in exchange for a decade of Tim Sherwood? We’ve got all the answers - plus, we judge potentially the hottest take so far! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, June 05, 2024
Solid, Pardew, gas
We’re in the midst of the summer perineum which can only mean two things, England gearing up for an international tournament and Alan Pardew being linked with a return to management. Today, Marcus, Luke, Andy and Jim are here to check in on England’s Euro 2024 preparations, which results in Andy comparing Connor Gallagher to David Beckham. Elsewhere, silly season has truly started as Steve Bruce and Frank Lampard are also all being linked with new jobs. Plus, Man City are suing the Premier League. Obviously… We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, June 03, 2024
Ramble Reacts: England’s outsiders make their case
It’s a Lions Watch takeover on today’s Ramble Reacts, as Marcus and Luke discuss the opening act of England’s Hot Girl Summer. If ever you needed proof that this team mean business: they beat two sides in one go last night. Kapow, take that. The boys chat about whether the likes of Eberechi Eze and Jack Grealish will snag a seat on the plane and ask if that slight lack of spark or invention was just down to end-of-season fatigue, or something more concerning. Plus, we’re split down the middle on Ollie Watkins vs Ivan Toney! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, June 03, 2024
The Empire Strikes Back (again)
Marcus, Luke and Vish pull the curtain down on the season, as the Baron Samedi of European football won their 15th Big One™. We celebrate some spectacular performances from the likes of Vinicius Jr and Lenny Kravitz, and wonder if Dortmund probably should’ve won it. Elsewhere, the Dutch FA have proposed a new footballing rule book and are looking to legalise it, Emperor Mourinho’s arrival in Turkey divides the studio and England’s summer of glory begins TONIGHT! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, June 01, 2024
Mailbag: Will we miss this version of the Champions League?
Ahead of the Champions League’s impending changes, Marcus, Jim and Andy look back over some of their favourite moments from this era of the competition - from peak Jose Mourinho shithousing to some of the defining teams and managers synonymous with that magical anthem. Plus, we wonder which English players could benefit from a move abroad and we wrestle with a truly baffling hypothetical dilemma standing between England and Euros glory. Join us for our Ramble Euros watchalong. Click HERE to get your tickets now! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, May 31, 2024
The Preview Show: Lunin Tunes
We’re on the eve of the Champions League final! Marcus, Luke, Jim and Andy are getting in the mood by trying to work out what medicine Andriy Lunin is using to recover from the illness that is keeping him out of the final. Elsewhere, Luke and Andy show genuine fear at the prospect of José Mourinho managing in Turkey and we hear about an amateur side that won 43-1 on the final day of the season to win the title. Remarkable… Join us for our Ramble Euros watchalong. Click HERE to get your tickets now! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, May 30, 2024
Lions Watch: Does Gareth Southgate use his substitutes enough?
With just a couple of weeks until the Euros kicks off, we’re pretty sure about how Gaz’s Gang will line up in their opening game against Serbia - but how should he use his substitutes? And does Gareth Southgate have a track record of failing to properly implement changes from the bench? Elsewhere, Ashley Young provides the Take Thermometer with its spiciest offering so far and we wonder if Gareth will bring back the waistcoat as a nostalgia play. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, May 29, 2024
Diet Pep
Enzo Maresca looks set to be the new Chelsea manager as he is rumoured to have agreed a potential six-year contract with the club. Don’t you dare suggest that Chelsea won’t honour all six years of that contract! Today, Marcus, Andy, Vish and Pete explain why they think Maresca is perfect for the Chelsea role and why Leicester should hire Jamie Vardy as player manager. Plus, they question whether fans are getting value for money after Premier League clubs announce they are increasing the price of season tickets for next season. Signing up to our new mailing list - The Team Sheet - to book your tickets for the Ramble Euros watchalong. Head to rambleteamsheet.co.uk to sign up and get your tickets now! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, May 27, 2024
De Brexit
It's bank holiday Monday and Vish is in the studio, that can only mean one thing… Man United have won the FA Cup! He’s joined by Marcus, Jim and Pete to relive the glory of the game, for a third time, and to speculate on the future of Erik ten Hag AND Kevin de Bruyne. Elsewhere, Pete explains why Wayne Rooney was the ultimate winner this weekend and the Ramblers advise Leeds United not to bother with the Play-offs in future. Signing up to our new mailing list - The Team Sheet - to book your tickets for the Ramble Euros watchalong. Head to rambleteamsheet.co.uk to sign up and get your tickets now! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, May 25, 2024
Mailbag: Where have all the elite managers gone?
Bayern want the Burnley manager, while Chelsea want the Ipswich, Brentford and Leicester managers. So, where did all the established ‘super coaches’ go? Or are the super clubs just in a right old s**t state and no one wants to be Louis van Gaaled? Marcus, Jim and Vish offer their theories on today’s Mailbag. Plus, daft suggestions for a fourth domestic cup competition and a listener asks us for our extremely niche football awards. Most Crimson Red Card of the Season, anyone? Come join us! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, May 24, 2024
The Preview Show: Manchester United can’t jump
What will it take for Man United to beat Man City in this weekend’s FA Cup final? Computer hacking? Marcus, Vish, Jim and Pete genuinely have no answers on today's Ramble. Poor Vish. Elsewhere, the lads hail future pub quiz answer Ademola Lookman and Jim makes the case for Steve Bruce taking the Man United job while Pete backs him to go on I’m a Celebrity instead. Vish also argues that pub Sunday roasts are overrated... outrageous! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, May 23, 2024
Lions Watch: Who should make England's final squad?
Gareth Southgate’s provisional squad is out! So, who would we drop for the final 26? Marcus and Luke discuss that on today’s Lions Watch. Plus, a listener asks perhaps the biggest question heading into the tournament: how can England get the best out of Phil Foden? Marcus explains why playing Foden and Bellingham together isn’t another Frank Lampard-Steven Gerrard problem. And do we find ourselves agreeing with Paul Merson?! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, May 22, 2024
Come home José
José Mourinho, Erik ten Hag and Frank Lampard... they’re just some of the names that Marcus, Luke, Jim and Andy want to take the Chelsea job now that Mauricio Pochettino has left. But Chelsea also have another HUGE decision to make, do they keep the lemons? Elsewhere, there is the small matter of England’s provisional squad for Euro 2024. Plus, the Ramblers bring you news of Scott Carson getting in a fight and a Dutch referee who has been banned for the best reason ever! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, May 21, 2024
The Jack’s Encyclopaedia title decider!
It all comes down to this. This year's top three – Luke, Marcus and Vish – lock horns to become undisputed champion of Jack’s Encyclopaedia 2023/24 and take the season-ending belt. Let the chaos commence! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, May 21, 2024
Our 2023/24 Premier League predictions revealed
It’s everyone’s favourite time of the year – the time where we get to show off exactly how much we (don’t) know about football. That’s right, we’re revealing our predictions! Which Rambler thought Chelsea would win the league? Who guessed that West Ham would be relegated? And who correctly predicted a moment of “notable mad s***” from the latest Premier League season?\ Today, Marcus, Luke, Pete and Vish reveal all. And no… the answer to all of those questions is NOT Pete Donaldson. We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, May 20, 2024
The Premier League finale
It’s not just about the Manchester City fourth successive title, it’s about the Phil Fodens that were made along the way. Marcus, Luke, Jim and Vish take in the final weekend of the Premier League season where young Phil demolished Arsenal’s title hopes with a swivel of his hips and Jürgen Klopp gave an emotional and fully-clothed goodbye to Anfield. Plus, Roberto De Zerbi bows out to smoke a lot of cigarettes and Jean-Philippe Mateta’s revenge mission against Andy Brassell goes on pause until August. Come join us! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, May 18, 2024
Mailbag: What is Jürgen Klopp’s Premier League legacy?
Better to have loved and Klopped than never to have Klopped at all. On the weekend of his last game, Marcus, Luke and Andy assess Jurgen Klopp’s impact on the Premier League. Should he have won more titles? How does he compare to Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger? Elsewhere, Luke makes an impassioned case for why he wouldn’t want Portsmouth to lose to stop Southampton winning the league and Marcus lists all the managers he wouldn’t want to have a drink with. Strap yourself in, because it's quite a list... We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, May 17, 2024
The Preview Show: Goblins and eggs
Warning: no Premier League CEOs were egged in the making of this podcast. Marcus, Luke, Andy and Pete preview the final weekend of the Premier League season! Can David Moyes spoil the party in Manchester? Pete thinks so! Can the supercomputer be proved wrong? John Cross thinks so! And will Jürgen Klopp turn up to his final game at Anfield in just a baseball cap and nothing else? We all think so! Plus, Andy drops a bombshell about Klopp and Pete drops a bombshell about his past life and a terrible incident with the Hobgoblin hobgoblin. Come join us! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, May 16, 2024
Lions Watch: No Shaw thing
Who is England’s left back for the Euros? And more importantly: who is the team’s official psychic medium? Derren Brown, it’s time to step up. Marcus and Luke are back with another Lions Watch – and with Gareth Southgate’s squad announcement just around the corner, it’s a big one! They discuss Luke Shaw’s injury setback, Luke makes the case for a VERY surprising call-up from Newcastle, and Marcus names the two England players he thinks should have got fewer caps. Big clue: one of them had a ponytail and one of them is a ****. Join us! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, May 15, 2024
Ramble Reacts: Man United and Newcastle embrace the chaos!
And Erik ten Hag goes all Phil Brown in his sweaty three-piece! Pete and Andy are here to react to Man United’s victory over their also very, VERY tired 7th-spot rivals. But what a game they treated us to! Plus, does Bruno Fernandes deserve more credit? And is it down to Pete Donaldson to unplug all the VAR wires when the Premier League votes it out? Join us! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, May 15, 2024
Pep’s magic pump
We all know what happens when Man City reach the business end of the season: Pep activates his magic pump, slips Man City into 5th gear and the rest is history. Today, Marcus, Luke, Pete and Vish are here to reflect on a confusing evening’s entertainment at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, not least for Ange Postecoglou. Elsewhere, Pete analyses Evangelos Marinakis strangely mumsy tattoos and we tackle an incredible story that has emerged from Romanian football. Plus, Neil Warnock is back with the most textbook definition of a lovely old job! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, May 13, 2024
Ramble Reacts: Liverpool come undone
Tom Hanks, David Cameron, Michael Portillo, Alan Pardew, Prince William, Chris Eubank and David James all feature on this edition of Ramble Reacts! You wouldn’t have thought Aston Villa and Liverpool had just played out a classic end-of-season barn burner, eh? However, Luke and Marcus are here to try to make sense of that Aston Villa comeback and in particular Jhon Durán’s quite remarkable equaliser. They also take some time to explain why Spurs shouldn’t bother trying to let Man City win and the reasons none of us should be scared of Chris Wilder. Come join us for the ride! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, May 13, 2024
The Final Countdown
It’s all going down to the final day. Fulham’s kite training didn’t work after all. Marcus, Jim, Vish and Andy wave farewell to Burnley and Luton Town, who exited the Premier League more quickly than Casemiro exited his own penalty area. Meanwhile, Marcus and Jim tell everyone about their magical time at Craven Cottage and – suddenly – Crystal Palace are the most exciting team in the league. Blimey! There’s also the small matter of the title race and – speaking of the best – it’s high time for a Phil Neville update… We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, May 11, 2024
Mailbag: Should a player's success be defined by trophies?
Harry Kane has gone another season without winning a trophy. Today, Marcus tries to convince Luke and Jim that a trophyless career wouldn’t tarnish Kane’s legacy - he’s always been a romantic, has our Marcus. Elsewhere, Luke makes the case for Sam Allardyce’s Bolton to return to the Premier League, Marcus shares his plans to stop time-wasting and Jim invents a new strange managerial version of Capture the Flag. It’s the Mailbag! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, May 10, 2024
The Preview Show: Foreverkusen
It was heartbreak for Aston Villa last night – but at least Matty Cash isn’t in the throes of a zombie apocalypse. Marcus, Luke, Jim and Andy reflect on Olympiacos’ ascent to Mount Olympus with the Europa Conference League trophy and wonder if Bayer Leverkusen will ever lose again after they broke the European record. There’s also a huge weekend in the title race to get stuck into, Fulham’s owner appearing in a wrestling match, and Nobby Solano’s return to the north-east! Plus, Wayne Rooney completes his journey to becoming Luke’s all-time favourite Top Bloke. Join us! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, May 09, 2024
Lions Watch: What goes with Rice?
Marcus and Luke are back with the second edition of Lions Watch before Euro 2024! This week, they react to the news that a creaky Harry Maguire might be even more creaky come June: that’s because he reportedly won’t be fit for the FA Cup final. After the battle between England’s young midfielders on Monday night left people clamouring for Adam Wharton, Marcus and Luke debate who joins Rice and Bellingham in midfield – and why it might be time for Southgate to (gasp) experiment a little bit. Plus, it’s Michael Owen’s turn on The Take Thermometer! I wonder how he got on… We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, May 09, 2024
Ramble Reacts: Joselu? JOSELU!?
Real Madrid did it AGAIN! They beat Bayern Munich 2-1 and it was all thanks to that man Joselu. Well, and Manuel Neuer’s slippery hands. Marcus and Vish react to a vintage Champions League semi-final at the Bernabeu and try to figure out where Harry Kane can go next to win a trophy. Plus, does Vish want Thomas Tuchel at Man United? We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, May 08, 2024
Can we change leagues?
Marcus Spellers Aunty is giddy, an Englishman is going to win the Champions League! Today, Marcus, Luke, Andy and Vish celebrate Dortmund returning to Wembley for a Champions League final and try to decide how to make things better for PSG. Should we let them in the Premier League? Elsewhere, Marcus shows some concern for Casemiro after his recent form and the Ramble community officially nails its colours to the Erik ten Hag mast as the lads hope he will stay at Man United for another season. Plus, what's next for David "The Ferryman" Moyes after it was announced his time at West Ham is coming to an end. We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, May 06, 2024
Rock, paper, scissors…
Found out. Finished podcast. Marcus, Jim and Vish are frauds. We’re back to look over a jam-packed weekend! Ipswich are back in the Premier League, while Jamie Vardy’s daughter tells 30,000 people to f**k off. It was thrashings galore in the Premier League, with Sheffield United and West Ham kindly providing some end-of-season vouchers. Plus, we hear Roy Keane’s stare, the lads speculate how the Premier League will mug Burnley off in the most ridiculous way possible, and Marcus tips a 37-year-old National League player for the England squad. It’s getting out of hand now. We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, May 04, 2024
Mailbag: What are the biggest myths in football?
Are penalties really a lottery? Is it harder to play against 10 men? Should a goalkeeper never be beaten at their near post? Today, Marcus, Jim and Vish are on hand to debunk some of the biggest myths in football. Elsewhere, they debate whether one-club men are a thing of the past and which players Man United definitely SHOULD sign this summer (for the good of the Ramble, of course). Plus, Vish pitches for a new cooking show with Bukayo Saka and Giorgio Chiellini. We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, May 03, 2024
The Preview Show: Big Dunc isn't oot
Vish has always said this: Australians are unpredictable. You simply do not know where you stand with ‘em. And that was the same for most of Spurs’ XI last night in yet another defeat at Stamford Bridge. Marcus, Jim, ACAB Brassell and the V2 Rocket himself discuss a huge night for both clubs that left Son Heung-Min and Pierre Emile-Hojbjerg shoving each other and Mauricio Pochettino signing an XL bully. Plus, Graeme Souness chucks another opinion out from his conservatory, Andy takes on the Old Bill in Greece, and Big Dunc tells the Inverness board he's staying. Plus, HUGE revelations that Vish had a certain Luke Aaron Moore muted on Twitter until very recently. Stay tuned. We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, May 02, 2024
Lions Watch: Great expectations and Dier straits
The road to Euro 2024 starts TODAY! Marcus and Luke are back with their third ever series of Lions Watch, where you’ll find everything you need to know about the England men’s national team – and plenty you don’t. Today, England are officially favourites: so, how do we feel about it? Plus, Luke argues why it’s time to fire the Eric Dier signal and Marcus shares his worries about a robot serving the squad at their resort in Germany. Could be espionage, could be Sammy Lee inside a metal box. Plus, the Take Thermometer returns with ol’ Fabio and we hear your questions! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, May 01, 2024
Suddenly Michael
An old money derby in the Champions League semi-final, it doesn’t get more grand than that, eh? Today, Marcus, Jim, Vish and Andy are here to speculate what Jude Bellingham said to Harry Kane and analyse Kane’s new penalty technique ahead of the Euros. Elsewhere, Jim compares Howard Webb and Michael Owen to a South American dictator and Vish compares Man United to car boot sale. Plus, the Ramblers award Jamie Vardy goal of the season for smashing the ball into the roof of an empty net. We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, April 29, 2024
Confused boo boys
Boo? Yeah, boo. Luke was amongst the confused boo boys at Spurs yesterday after a first half full of promise and a second half full of Cristian Romero taking matters into his own hands left them point-less against that pesky Arsenal. He joins Marcus and Jim to react to a huge day for the Gunners and Anne Hathaway – plus, Everton get past their one big blob of problem to stay in the Premier League for another season, Erik ten Hag marvels at his sand house, and Jamie Vardy in Lethal Weapon. Coming to a Premier League ground near you. We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, April 27, 2024
Mailbag: Is a Premier League spending cap a good thing?
The Premier League is the biggest cash cow in football – for better and for worse. So how can a spending cap work? A listener asks Marcus, Luke and Andy about the ripple effects – plus, favourite stadium entrances (including an escalator, yes please), a debate that’s dividing the Football Ramble Discord, and a question from Kathmandu in Nepal! We’re more worldwide than Pitbull! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, April 26, 2024
The Preview Show: Matty from the block
Did anyone see Kyle Walker lay an egg last night? Well, Jim Campbell did and he tells Marcus, Luke and Andy why he thinks it’s a good omen for Arsenal. Elsewhere, we ask: was Man City’s win was so comfortable that it might encourage Oasis to get back together? Plus, Marcus questions whether Anne Hathaway is a fraud and Luke gives us exclusive insider information on why Matt Ritchie has been training for his Large Goods Vehicle licence. We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trailer · Fri, April 26, 2024
Tickets are out NOW for Football Ramble: Time Tunnel!
Come and join all the Ramblers at The London Palladium on Friday 20th September for a live show unlike any other. Tickets are now on general sale – click here to get yours or search ‘ footballramblelive.com ’. Be there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, April 25, 2024
Ramble Reacts: Everton halt Klopp’s last dance
As Liverpool found out, all the romantic farewell narrative in the world can’t stop a freshly tracksuit-bottomed Sean Dyche delivering a hammer blow to your title chances. And what a performance from that new lad, Daniel Calvert-Lewin! Marcus and Luke give their takes on a dismal night for Liverpool which needed a calm slot into the bottom corner, but instead got Darwin Núñez desperately smashing the ball into Jordan Pickford’s meaty thighs. Elsewhere, Erik ten Hag serves up smiley faces covered in chocolate sauce (again), there's an unwelcome reminder of Paul Jewell’s jewel, and we have live reports from Pete Donaldson on Jason Tindall Watch at Selhurst Park. What more could you ask for! We're back on stage! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Tickets go on sale on Friday at footballramblelive.com. You can get presale tickets from Thursday 25th at 10am by signing up to our mailing list here ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, April 24, 2024
Hathaway the lads
“We’ve just beat Chelsea 5-0. Shall we take this upstairs?” Marcus, Luke, Pete and Vish react to a demolition job at the Emirates and some extremely intimate celebrations for the Arsenal fans. Elsewhere, the Ramblers show their support for Gary Neville being taken to task, even if Nottingham Forest are still embarrassing. Speaking of which, Luke also gives his thoughts on Erik ten Hag’s latest press conference. Plus, Marcus prepares to honour Bruce Forsyth live at The London Palladium! We're back on stage! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Tickets go on sale on Friday at footballramblelive.com . You can get presale tickets right now by signing up to our Patreon here or sign up to our mailing list here and get them straight in your inbox tomorrow! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, April 22, 2024
Razzle and dazzle
Marcus is calling for more corruption from officials after VAR correctly ruled out Coventry’s winner against Man United. At least the result means Erik ten Hag might keep his Job. So there is something for us all to enjoy. Elsewhere, Marcus, Jim and Pete investigate another huge conspiracy after hearing rumours that the VAR official in the Everton vs Forest game was a HUGE Football Ramble fan. Speaking of which, who invited José Mourinho to watch Liverpool play at Craven Cottage? We're back on stage! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Tickets go on sale on Friday at footballramblelive.com . You can get presale tickets on Thursday by signing up to our mailing list here or even earlier on Wednesday by signing up to our Patreon here ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trailer · Mon, April 22, 2024
THE FOOTBALL RAMBLE IS RETURNING TO THE STAGE!
For the first time in five long years, the Football Ramble is back on the stage! On Friday 20th September 2024, we’re performing a very special show at the London Palladium. And we want YOU to join us! For one night only, Football Ramble: Time Tunnel will guide you through the most outrageous and hilarious moments in football across the last 17 years of the Ramble. General sale goes LIVE on Friday April 26th at 10am BST at footballramblelive.com . BUT if you want to get to the front of the queue, you can get PRESALE tickets on the Football Ramble Patreon from Wednesday at 10am BST! Just sign up at patreon.com/footballramble . You can also join our brand new Mailing List, The Team Sheet, where you’ll receive presale tickets on Thursday at 10am BST. Sign up HERE ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, April 20, 2024
Mailbag: How Pep Guardiola has changed English football
Pep Guardiola arrived at Manchester City almost 8 years ago. A reign that started with sacking Joe Hart has turned into one the most impactful managerial careers in Premier League history. Today, Marcus, Andy and Luke assess how Pep has revolutionised the English game. Elsewhere, Luke explains we it is a joke that the player of the season is being awarded already. Plus, the Ramblers re-call some of their favourite mass celebrations and assess what food would be best to fire out of a T-shirt gun. It’s another classic Mailbag! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, April 19, 2024
The Preview Show: It makes me Schick
Shhh of course we knew that yellow cards don’t carry over to a penalty shootout! In Emi Martinez we trust. Marcus, Luke, Andy and Pete catch up after last night’s European frolickings and then realise that the FA Cup has crept up on us. Alejandro Garnacho shows digital contrition ahead of Man United’s semi-final against Coventry City, Paul Scholes gets his old chap out, and players injure themselves trying to avoid a club crest but show a #touchofclass. Plus, Portsmouth players swearing a lot on radio, Luke shares a message for the cowardly Vithushan Ehantharajah and Pete tells everyone how to use a knife and fork. Sign up to our brand new mailing list, The Team Sheet, right here ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, April 18, 2024
Ramble Reacts: Little old Real Madrid
How about them plucky underdogs Real Madrid, eh? Marcus and Vish are on hand to react to a disastrous evening in Europe for the English sides. On a night which saw Erling Haaland subbed before extra time, Vish asks whether Man City had too many cooks and no one to eat the pudding. In Munich, Arsenal also appeared to be lacking an appetite as they failed to trouble Bayern. We wonder where Arsenal go from here to ensure they can get the results when it really counts. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, April 17, 2024
Yabadabadoo
Barcelona may have lost the tie last night, but have they won the war to become the Champions League’s next banter club? Today, Marcus, Jim, Andy and Vish are here to review a night of Champos action that at times resembled a drunken brawl - and they bloody enjoyed it! You know what they also bloody enjoyed? Portsmouth returning to the Championship! And they created the perfect conditions for a pitch invasion... Plus, Andy compares Mauricio Pochettino to Tim Sherwood, Jim starts an unexpected campaign to unite the people of London, and the lads outline the ONLY circumstance in which Arsenal will want to hear Bayern Munich play the Can-can this evening. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, April 15, 2024
Crack the whip
What’s that noise? Is that the sound of Euro-trash floating from Lineker’s Bar? That’s right, Pete thinks it’s official: Jack Grealish is already planing his post-title win sesh. Marcus, Jim and Pete react to a huge weekend at the top of the Premier League as both Liverpool and Arsenal promptly put their special carton of Premier League celebration milk back into the freezer (more on that at the end of the show). Plus, has Thierry Henry started shrinking yet? Has someone in the Brentford area named their baby after Marcus Speller? And what happens when you bring a bottle of water to a whip fight? Just ask Al-Ittihad striker Abderrazak Hamdallah. Come join us! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, April 13, 2024
Mailbag: Could Premier League games ever be played overseas?
Marcus, Andy and Pete text an anonymous burner phone and get a fresh batch of listener questions delivered to the studio - and there are some crackers! We wonder if a Premier League game could - and should - be played overseas after FIFA’s change of tune this week. Also, should professional fouls be dealt with more harshly? And which animal would cause maximum chaos if released onto a football pitch? Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, April 12, 2024
Atabanta
Was last night Jürgen Klopp's final European game at Anfield? If so it didn't end well. Today, Marcus, Andy and Pete are here to remind Klopp that going out of the Europa League at least means he is on the beach a week earlier... Elsewhere, Pete expresses his jealousy towards John McGinn’s large bum and, in an unrelated turn of events, he and Andy explain how they are coping with their midlife crises. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, April 11, 2024
Ramble Reacts: Barcelona’s kids silence Mbappé
Also, Xavi was wearing Stone Island on the touchline, so we can only assume he and his XL bully were waiting for Luis Enrique in the carpark. Marcus and Jim look back on two entertaining Champions League quarter-finals! Well, spare a thought for Marcus having to watch Atlético try to sit on a 2-0 lead… Plus, a reappraisal of Rodrigo de Paul (aka Messi’s bouncer) and his hair, speculation about Ronaldinho’s night out in Paris, and unconfirmed reports that Diego Simeone is making his players forage for food. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, April 10, 2024
I’m gonna need a bigger telly
How about that football, eh? Last night’s Champions League action was so good that Andy has decided he needs to get a second big telly to watch all the barns burn at once. Marcus, Jim, Vish and Andy reflect on Arsenal showing glimpses of their ITV era last night and marvel at the quality of goals on display in Madrid. Plus, Andy explains why Sporting manager Rúben Amorim would be a good fit for Liverpool. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, April 08, 2024
Always do your doggies
Did you know that if you’re a Tottenham player you can punch a Nottingham Forest player on a Sunday afternoon without punishment? Today Marcus, Luke and Jim applaud James Maddison’s knowledge and application of that rule this weekend. Elsewhere, Luke compares Man United vs Liverpool to Pulp Fiction and Jim dismisses James Ward-Prowse scoring from a corner because it was “wind-assisted”. Plus, the Ramblers officially declare the business end of the season OPEN! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus · Sat, April 06, 2024
Mailbag: Is football punditry becoming more divisive?
Marcus, Luke and Jim are back in Correspondence Corner tackling some more of your cracking questions! We start with an interesting one: in the age of mass media coverage and scrabbling for social media clicks, is football punditry becoming more divisive and are club biases paraded around too often? We also wonder which players or managers missed their chance at a big move, and we pitch some dream football documentaries about past teams and seasons. if anyone fancies making Jack Grealish: Uncovered with us, let us know. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, April 05, 2024
The Preview Show: No barns left to burn
What… on EARTH was that?! Marcus, Luke and Jim recap Cole Palmer 4-3 Moments FC, where perhaps the biggest takeaway from one of the most ridiculous games you’ll ever see was: you’ve got to feel sorry for Harry Maguire. Elsewhere, Chris Wilder finds himself snookered, Vincent Kompany is forced to manage Burnley’s next crucial game from a blimp and we stumble across one of the most outrageously-named footballers you’ll ever find. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, April 03, 2024
Ramble Reacts: Tickly bum time for Man City and Arsenal
Marcus didn’t think he’d ever make this comparison but… Phil Foden went full-blown Wayne Rooney against Aston Villa! It was a stunning hat-trick. But what were Villa doing leaving the serving hatch of their wall wide open for his first goal? Marcus and Jim react to victories for Man City and Arsenal which keep the title race cookin’. Plus, Marcus impersonates Jim’s dad and Steve Bruce reveals he has a tickly bum. Join us! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, April 03, 2024
Whoever wins, we lose
Marcus, Luke and Jim dive into yet more Barclays action, as a gloriously violent cameo from Newcastle's Paul Dummett gave Everton some much-needed points. Generous, innit. Elsewhere, journalists continue to ask Mad Pep some even madder questions, Morgan Gibbs-White turns into primetime Zinedine Zidane and Liverpool prepare to use their Sheffield United at home voucher. A midweek treat! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, April 01, 2024
Barclays Barnburners Deluxe™
Marcus, Luke, Vish and Pete return after Man City 0-0 Arsenal to find the barn very much intact. Wasn’t even remotely burned. Pep Guardiola still found plenty to be angry about, of course. Luckily there were plenty of other Barclays bangers to get stuck into, as Man United somehow escaped Brentford with a point, West Ham somehow lost a crazy game at Newcastle, and Chelsea somehow remain the most mid-table club in the division. According to Mauricio Pochettino, anyway - he thinks they should be fourth, you see. Plus, Pete’s clumsy South Korean adventures and Mark Puppetmaster Clattenburg’s at it again - join us for a Bank Holiday blockbuster! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, March 30, 2024
Mailbag: Which manager will have achieved the most by winning the Premier League?
Luke, Jim and Vish kick off proceedings with an intriguing question about this season’s incredible title race: for which manager would winning the league be the biggest achievement? Plus, we’re building some famous football statues in some offensive locations and we finalise the definitive list of collective nouns for different clubs’ supporters. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, March 29, 2024
The Preview Show: The Fleece of Champions
Three things we didn’t expect in the studio today: a hammer, Sean Connery, and loads of Wellman supplements after Pete played table tennis against David Gandy. It can only be Preview Show time! Pete, Luke, Jim and Vish – wielding said hammer – look forward to the return of the Premier League and the absolute egg-melter that is Man City vs Arsenal. Plus, an alarming email about mascots with human hands inspires the lads to construct our own Ramble mascot and the Luke Nation holds its breath for Jack’s Encyclopaedia… Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, March 28, 2024
England Special: Who should start at Euro 2024?
Back in November Marcus and Luke picked their England starting XI for Euro 2024. Four months and a lot of football later it’s now time for the lads to re-visit their selections. Are they still starting Harry Maguire and Kalvin Phillips? Where should England play Phil Foden? Strike up the band, we’ve officially got Euros fever! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, March 27, 2024
He’s dead, Vish
Marcus, Andy, Luke and Vish are here with some consoling words for our Welsh brethren, after their Euros journey fell at the final hurdle last night. Here’s hoping they triumph in their next Penalty Competition™. Elsewhere, England let the handbrake off and nabbed a draw against Belgium - might be worth putting the handbrake back on, as it turns out. Plus, Georgia get to showcase their incredible bread selection at the Euros for the first time and Vish dredges up some dead Scotsmen to inspire them ahead of their summer escapades. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, March 25, 2024
Dr Feelgood Factor
England may have lost to Brazil but you can’t create the feelgood factor without having a bad moment first, right? Today, Marcus, Jim, Vish and Pete hold onto that hope and book Kobbie Mainoo a seat on the plane after seeing that one turn in the second half. Oooft. Elsewhere, the lads take heart in realising France are now sh*t after they lost to Germany and James McFadden vows never to return to Amsterdam after Scotland got gubbed by the Netherlands. Plus, what objects could a linesman hide in his flag? Pete has some thoughts... Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, March 23, 2024
Mailbag: Has Gareth Southgate been a success for England?
The narrative that has been created around Southgate is one of squandered opportunities and an inability to match tactics against the elite in Europe. Is that fair? Would a penalty shootout win against Italy have changed everything? Marcus, Andy and Vish explore that on today’s show. Elsewhere, Vish makes his case for Brazil as the defining international team in football history. Plus, could Bagpipes be the new Vuvuzela? Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, March 22, 2024
The Preview Show: Virtue-signalling about something
It’s international week! Marcus, Andy, Vish and Jim leave the boffins behind for Anthony Hopkins and Robbie Savage giving Wales’ next team-talk, Matt Berry giving England’s next team-talk, and a heartbreaking defeat for San Marino… We also discuss Nike’s change to the St George’s cross flag on the latest England kit which has led to sleepless nights for all of us and the heel returns to Jack’s Encyclopaedia. It’s Vish’s Vagabonds! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, March 21, 2024
Ramble Uncut: Santa in Lanzarote, the worst taxi driver ever, and blimps
As a special Thursday treat, we're bringing you this week's Patreon-exclusive edition of Ramble Uncut! Luke reveals what happened when a man donned a Santa costume to calm down a group of angry Celtic fans, Jim thinks he's found the worst taxi driver in the world, and a listener informs us of a stunning revelation pertaining to blimps... To join the conversation every single week, head over to patreon.com/footballramble ! You'll also join over thriving Discord community with thousands of other Friends of the Ramble. So, what are you waiting for? Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, March 20, 2024
The Boffin's Premier League
Kobbie Mainoo is the latest addition to Gareth’s Governors so naturally, Marcus is swinging from the chandelier. Before that however, the boffins at the Premier League are forcing Marcus, Luke, Jim and Vish to wade through an annoying amount of admin after Nottingham Forest’s points deduction. Maybe that’s the real deterrent? Elsewhere, the Ramblers get hyped for Wales' huge Euros play-off, Vish tries to determine if he has eaten in the same Nandos as Bukayo Saka and Jim reveals that Frank Sinatra almost played John McClane in Die Hard. Yippee Ki‐Yay! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, March 18, 2024
Can I have the little fish?
Vish is on the pod, Vish is on the pod!! Today, Pete celebrated the return of the man of the bat by going through his old tweets. Concerning… Elsewhere, Luke tells Marcus, Vish and Pete that he thinks Man United vs Liverpool was the barn-burner of the season. However, he also reveals that it wasn’t even the most exciting thing to happen this weekend after he had a bust up on X with Matt Le Tissier’s daughter-in-law. On a related note, Marcus also tells us how a “jocular slap” from Sean Dyche almost ruined Everton’s warm weather training camp. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, March 16, 2024
Mailbag: What defines a big club?
Are Arcade Fire bigger than Arsenal? Are Hula Hoops bigger than Man City? Should you play without a goalkeeper? How many defenders do you really need at a corner? Just a small sample of the questions Marcus, Luke and Jim get stuck into on today’s Mailbag. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, March 15, 2024
The Preview Show: Thrashing around in their own muck
Marcus, Luke and Jim whizz round the best moments from last night’s European Battle of the Banter, as plenty of English sides impressed and Anthony Taylor delivered the best mugging off you’ll ever see from a ref. We then look ahead to this weekend’s FA Cup quarter-finals, as Man City face a beleaguered Newcastle and Man Utd face a lawsuit from their own staff. Away from that cup magic, we also prepare Arsenal’s application for the Saudi Mega League™ and Barclays Corporate Entertainment serves up a relegation ding dong! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, March 13, 2024
Came here for a shootout
Arsenal’s penalty shootout win over Porto was so exhilarating that even the crowd were exhausted at the end - so how do you think a 41 year-old Pepe felt? Marcus, Jim, Pete and Andy breakdown the game and ask whether Martin Ødegaard could play football in a train station Pret a Manger. Plus, Pete tells us how to hack the UEFA computers ahead of next season’s Champions League draw and Jim has an idea for how Gareth Southgate can get a lifeless Jordan Henderson on the pitch at the Euros. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, March 12, 2024
Ramble Reacts: Chelsea win and Poch goes for dinner
Chelsea delivered a huge blow to Newcastle’s ambitions for the rest of the season – and a huge blow to Andy Brassell’s hopes of watching them play the runners-up from the Slovenian top-flight next season in the Europa Conference League. And that’s all coming from what could have been the real True Geordie, Pete Donaldson. Andy joins Pete to react to Chelsea’s 3-2 win over an increasingly beleaguered Newcastle, who Pete describes with probably the most unflattering simile in the history of football analysis. The lads discuss a chaotic game where Cole Palmer dazzled again, Mykhailo Mudryk thankfully didn’t offer out another fan again, and Mauricio Pochettino didn’t cancel dinner with his wife again. Plus, an unexpected appearance from Adam Sandler… Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, March 11, 2024
Conspiracy Campbell
What a weekend in the Prem! And after all the controversy, Pete has a brand new innovation for refereeing. Introducing… The No Context Man, sponsored by Ronseal! Unlike Andy Townsend, Pete, Andy and Jim have their vouchers for the football buffet and tuck right in. How did Liverpool manage to somehow feel disappointed with a draw having started with that lineup against Man City? Why is Mikel Arteta at it again on his whiteboard? And Neil Warnock’s left Aberdeen ALREADY!? Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, March 09, 2024
Mailbag: How should football copy other sports?
Jim, Andy and Rhythmic Pete Donaldson are back with another rummage in the postbag, addressing listener questions and problems with the poise and dignity you’ve come to expect. We start by wondering what aspects of other sports football should steal - a draft system? Pausing for afternoon tea? Mario Balotelli smashing up a car? We also place a few of our favourite pre-Premier League footballers in some 2024 line-ups and decide which teams should change their kit colours for prison jumpsuits. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, March 08, 2024
The Preview Show: Something rude about the Queen
Pete, Andy and Jim run the rule over last night’s European action – and then turn to the big one, Liverpool vs Man City, Klopp vs Pep, Trent vs… Haaland. The lads discuss that particular war of words – plus, Roma welcome Brighton with an obscene banner about the Queen and Gary Neville is set to meet the Glazers. And some glazers. Join us! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, March 06, 2024
Tender Loving Football
The Champions League is back! Marcus, Jim, Andy and Pete run the rule over last night’s clashes, which proved that all you need for European success is a couple of brave English boys and King Kylian. We also check in with some potential Mauricio Pochettino alternatives at the Bridge, Richarlison auditions for Curb Your Enthusiasm and Sean Dyche parachutes in to save the UK government. Plus: which McDonald’s menu item would make the best shin pads? Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, March 05, 2024
Ramble Reacts: Sheffield United bring a knife to a gunfight
On a bruising night for Sheffield United, Marcus and Andy pick apart their season and whether it was always destined to end this way. They also rub their hands over what looks to be the most exciting Premier League title race in years between Arsenal, Man City and Liverpool, and decide that Kai Havertz’s random milestone is definitely worth a sparkler or two. Come join us! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, March 04, 2024
Let me in, Paul
Mark Clattenburg is banging on the door of the studio asking for answers, but we just about managed to keep him out and record a brand new Ramble! Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete discuss controversy at the City Ground, have a stern word with Phil Foden about how to fire a crossbow, and Pete shares some of his own tales from the BRITs after Ivan Toney pops up there! Marcus also makes an extra spot in the England squad for a certain in-form England midfielder in Turkey… Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, March 02, 2024
Mailbag: What makes a great derby?
What are the characteristics of a great derby? Are half and half scarves REALLY that bad? Do we criticise refs too much? Who are the most unexpected famous fans of our clubs? Marcus, Luke and Andy have the keys to answer those questions on today’s Mailbag. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, March 01, 2024
The Preview Show: Three of your five meats a day
It’s Manchester derby weekend! And there’s one question on everyone’s lips here at the Ramble: will a pie be thrown? Marcus, Luke and Andy talk about those stunning scenes at the Edinburgh derby and ask whether Erik Ten Hag should really be asking for an apology from Fulham’s TikTok account. Luke and Andy lock horns over the Paul Pogba ban and then over Jack’s Encyclopaedia, where there is perhaps the most unexpected winning answer in Ramble history. David Icke is all we’re saying. Join us for a Friday blockbuster! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, February 28, 2024
Ramble Reacts: Casemiro's crucial bonce
We have our FA Cup quarter-final lineup! And – oh no – Pete sees who Newcastle have drawn while recording the show. But which better Ramble shoulder to cry on than Luke’s? Pete and Luke reflect on a laboured victory for Manchester United that kept them in the hat and another night of Antony being the most predictable winger in the world. Luke also celebrates the return of Normal Bloke Wayne Rooney to our screens and Mark Clattenburg’s roll-neck gets a VAR replay of its own. Plus, why Liverpool’s Jayden Danns’ Eurovision background means he’s destined for stardom – and there’s a shocking revelation about the identity of Luke’s father. Join us! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, February 28, 2024
Small Donny energy
After last night’s FA Cup action, we’re one step closer to Pete spending a load of money so he can watch Newcastle lose to Man City at Wembley. Today, Marcus, Pete, Jim and Andy take a moment to enjoy that fact before debating whether Leicester edging out Bournemouth 1-0 really classes as a cupset. Elsewhere, the lads get excited for Wayne Rooney’s punditry debut, Pete launches a new career as a self-help guru, and Marcus explains why we might not know who gets relegated from the Premier League until June. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, February 26, 2024
Ramble Reacts: Take a Bowen
Jarrod Bowen scored his first senior hat-trick and, in an amazing turn of events, it’s got Andy waving the Bowen for England flag harder than Marcus! Probably because he’s too busy waving his Neal Maupay for France flag, to be honest… Marcus and Andy react to an entertaining game at the London Stadium. The “is David Moyes the right man for West Ham?” debate still rages on though as Andy compares it to Brexit. Plus, the lads get behind Coventry in the FA Cup now that the Maidstone United dream is over! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, February 26, 2024
Pete’s grotty mind
The only thing grottier than the Carabao Cup trophy after John Terry’s done with it? Pete’s mind, obviously. Marcus, Jim and Pete are back for your ultimate Carabao Cup final review! We hurl a few lemons at Mauricio Pochettino, Pete reveals that Peter Utaka is back in business in Japan, and MLS returns with a fizz! You know what that means. And no prizes for guessing what Marcus’ highlight of the weekend was… Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, February 26, 2024
The Best of Ramble Uncut
Head to patreon.com/footballramble for more of this every single Wednesday! Each Wednesday, our Patreon subscribers get an extended edition of the Football Ramble for their ears only. So today, we thought we'd give everyone a taste of some of our favourite moments from Ramble Uncut over the past couple of months! Want to become a Friend of the Ramble, too? Just click the link – patreon.com/footballramble – to find out more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, February 24, 2024
Mailbag: Do fans prefer not being in the Premier League?
Earlier this week, Luke made the point that supporting a struggling Premier League club is worse than people realise. So today, he’s joined by Marcus and Andy to get their views on whether life is really better outside of the Prem. Marcus regales us with his memories of Fulham winning the Championship, while Andy tells us about watching Wimbledon play in all of the top nine divisions of English football. There are also plenty of wicked whispers, as Marcus reveals what country he'd support if he couldn't support England and we finally find out which football club Andy respects the least. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, February 23, 2024
The Preview Show: Do it for Todd
It’s the big one! The Carabao Cup final, where Chelsea will be fighting for not only a tenth of the amount of money you need to make Liam Gallagher to go away, but also the prestigious honour of being banned from European competition for spending too much. Marcus, Luke, Andy and Jim look ahead to Todd's big weekend. They also ask whether all Jims are evil, how Chris Wilder will have taken the news of his fine over sandwich-gate, and bid farewell to Big Joe Hart! Plus, one of the best Jack’s Encyclopaedia rounds ever, we swear. But was it for the Luke Nation? Don’t miss it! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, February 21, 2024
Ramble Reacts: Arsenal’s last gasp defeat
It was unfortunately business as usual for Arsenal on their return to the Champions League knockouts, after their last-minute loss to Porto. But, what did you expect from Pepe n’ co? Marcus and Jim recap a timid performance from the Gunners and wonder how far they’ll go in Europe this season. Plus, Liverpool knock Luton Town into next week and Barcelona go hunting for a mole - reports are it’s not a literal one Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, February 21, 2024
David Raya’s big hands
Believe it or not there was some Premier League action last night, even if Jim did have to take the train to France to watch it on TV. Today, Luke and Jim are joined by Pete who’s in the chair to do a 6/10 job of hosting the Ramble (his own words). The Ramblers discuss Michael Beale using burner accounts on Twitter (currently known as X), Luke reveals he saw Steve Parish and Oliver Glasner having a romantic day out, and they link Jason Statham with the Assistant Manager position at Crystal Palace. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, February 20, 2024
Ramble Reacts: Palace hold on and Roy bows out
For perhaps the final time, Roy Hodgson leaves the managerial arena. And what more fitting tribute to his career than being mentioned in the same breath as Steve Bruce hustling for the South Korea job, eh? Pete and Andy react to a night at Goodison Park that was somehow both open and cagey as Everton and Crystal Palace split the points! Elsewhere, Andy reveals why Oliver Glasner could get Palace challenging for Europe in the long-term and they discuss whether Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s finishing will ever catch up with his looks again. Plus, there really are more horrendous managerial links than you can shake a stick at – including Bayern Munich sniffing around for Ole Gunnar Solksjaer. That’s right, Ole Gunnar Bloody Solskjaer. Join us! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, February 19, 2024
Sammy Lee’s Trebors
Did Harry Styles eat some Trebor Mints extracted from Sammy Lee’s arsehole, will Ross Barkley be made the sheriff of Luton, and is it a good idea for footballers to get their shins lengthened? Pete, Jim and Luke are on hand to answer those burning questions and much more after another Premier League weekend! Plus, Phil Neville’s dream date, Mark Clattenburg pops up very unexpectedly, and Pete forgets one of the most famous people in the world. Join us! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, February 17, 2024
Mailbag: Is there still a place for firefighter managers in the Premier League?
With Roy Hodgson’s time at Crystal Palace seemingly drawing to a close, is this the end for the traditional firefighter manager? Marcus, Jim and Andy debate that on today’s Mailbag. Elsewhere, Andy explains why Franck Ribéry is the most unique footballer he’s seen, Marcus compares Arjen Robben to John Wick and Jim suggests what he would buy Kevin Keegan for his birthday. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, February 16, 2024
The Preview Show: MBellingham
Marcus, Jim, Andy and Pete are back in the Ramble ring! But it’s a sad day, really. Jürgen Klinsmann has been sacked by South Korea! Insert crying emoji on Zoom. As well as waving farewell to Klinsmann, we react to news that Kylian Mbappé is finally - FINALLY - bidding farewell to PSG and heading straight to Newcastle after watching Dan Burn up close. Plus, the latest on Roy Hodgson and Crystal Palace and the latest on Wayne Rooney, who has reached a common crossroads in his career. Stick with football management, or beat up a YouTuber half my age? It’s the eternal question. Come join us for all that and more! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, February 14, 2024
You give yellow cards a bad name
Things most of us predicted last night: a dominant Man City win. Things only Nigel Clough predicted last night: Mansfield Town beating Harrogate Town 9-2. And guess what? Harrogate didn't get a single yellow card. Marcus, Luke, Jim and Andy are fuming! They also debate whether we would let Elon Musk buy the Ramble and decide that Jim and Jude Bellingham should play in midfield together at the Euros. IT'S COMING HOME! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, February 12, 2024
Ramble Reacts: Chelsea beat Crystal Palace late
It’s all going wrong for Crystal Palace, should they employ Andy Brassell as gaffer until the end of the season? Today, Luke and Andy discuss why Palace may need an interim solution to their managerial dilemma. In the meantime, Luke explains why Palace could have been more positive in the game itself and the lads react to Petr Čech explaining why he would have obviously saved Jefferson Lerma’s goal. Oh… Andy also thinks Čech should take up building Lego. Listen to find out more! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, February 12, 2024
A skulleted fiend
Ivory Coast won AFCON! Managerless, thrashed by Equatorial Guinea earlier in the tournament, and with Sebastien Haller grabbing the winner after overcoming cancer barely 12 months ago, last night really was one of the great ‘that’s what football do to ya’ moments! What we want to know is… does the manager they sacked after the group stages still get a place on the victory bus? Marcus, Luke and Pete discuss the weekend’s two big continental cup finals and – unfortunately for West Ham fans – plenty of Prem action, too. Luke “inadvertently” starts a debate with some Hammers, Pete launches his bid to be new dictator of the United Kingdom, and we discover that Ivan Toney has a new Captain Tom tattoo. Plus, Joel Glazer finds a new role at Manchester United as a ‘filthy magician’… Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, February 10, 2024
Mailbag: How to improve the Champions League
The jury is still out on whether the new Champions League format will be a success. Can Marcus, Luke and Pete design a better competition? They try their best on today’s Mailbag. After that, the Ramblers re-lived the last time an event in football totally shocked them and make some recommendations for José Mourinho and what he should do next in his career… Gareth Southgate's replacement? Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, February 09, 2024
The Preview Show: Norty Boyz
Luke and Pete are delighted to hear that Marcus has eschewed some spicy matches this weekend and instead opened the show with news of England’s 2024/25 Nations League opponents. Get the bunting up! We do find time to preview those matches because Spurs vs Brighton could be a dingdong, there’s a big relegation rumble and we’ve got our AFCON finalists! Plus, Derek Adams inspirational time at Ross County comes to an end and Kevin Keegan’s got yet another hosting gig. Start your engines... Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, February 07, 2024
Typhoid Neil
Who doesn’t love an FA Cup replay on a wet Tuesday night in Plymouth? Today, Marcus, Andy, Jim and Pete are here to give some advice for TV presenters on how to broadcast in the rain. Elsewhere, Pete compares Neil Warnock’s arrival in Aberdeen to the outbreak of an infectious disease - you can decide if that's a good thing - and Marcus gets ready to celebrate England winning the over 35s World Cup. Plus, the lads discover that José Mourinho left a little gift at Roma... Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, February 05, 2024
Ramble Reacts: Phil Foden runs the show
Wait, what’s that rumble? Is it Manchester City galloping towards the front of the title race? Or Pete’s belly after eating that remaining half of Christmas panettone? Pete and Andy are back to react to more midweek Prem action, as Brentford put up a brave display but ultimately couldn’t stop Manchester City. They chat Phil Foden - from his excellent goals, to his crap celebrations - and Andy delivers a prophecy of doom for Brentford. Plus, Jesse Lingard arrives in Seoul and receives a strange gift… Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, February 05, 2024
The lemons have gone off
One last job, Ramblers. One last job for Neil Warnock AND Jose Mourinho?! We cannot believe our luck. Marcus, Luke and Jim look back on an epic weekend of Premier League football that saw a whopping 41 goals – none of which should really be celebrated, should they? The lads discuss Arsenal’s victory over Liverpool and the post-match scenes – plus, Luke climbs down from his Luton Town prediction and Marcus climbs up on his Aston Villa prediction. Like, really far up. It was also another bad weekend for Mauricio Pochettino’s lemons and Chris Wilder continues his crusade against sandwiches. Come join us! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, February 03, 2024
Mailbag: Do we overestimate the impact of managers?
As the dust still settles on Jürgen Klopp's surprise announcement last week, one listener had a big question for us today: just how important are managers? Today, Marcus, Luke and Jim debate whether the media overstate their importance in football. Elsewhere, Jim wishes he could have been present for one of the most iconic changing room bust-ups in football history and Marcus offers the listeners his services as a wedding MC if required. With added Nick Hewer, of course… Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, February 02, 2024
The Preview Show: A night out in Seoul with Pete Donaldson
An ice museum. An erotic museum. Easy access to suits in Gangnam. What more could Jesse Lingard possibly want in Seoul? Pete tells Marcus, Luke and Jim all about the wonders the city has to offer after one of the most surprising stories we’ve ever heard on deadline day. Plus, why footballers need to start freshening up their ‘projectile’ celebrations, Piers Morgan positions himself in the away end at the Emirates, and there’s the small matter of Wolves 3-4 Manchester United. WHAT a game. Join us! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, January 31, 2024
Ramble Reacts: Wotsits for goalposts
Luke and Pete are here and they are discussing the approved materials for goalposts following Darwin Nunez’s record-breaking performance last night. Cheesy Wotsits anyone? On top of that, they fear for Chelsea since they look like a team who recently met in the car park and speculate over whether the upcoming documentary has anything to do with Jürgen Klopp quitting Liverpool. Plus, Pete plans what he would write on his paper sign if he ever went to the darts. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on Spotify. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, January 31, 2024
Elton John’s heliplopter
Tom Lockyer returns to Kenilworth Road and Luton score two goals in the first two minutes. Coincidence? Marcus, Andy, Jim and Pete think not! Today, the Ramblers gather after an evening of Premier League action which left Pete disappointed that Fabian Schär didn’t score a hat-trick for Newcastle and Marcus revelling in Mikel Arteta embracing his inner Donald Trump. Plus, we hear about how Elton John plans to spend his retirement… Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, January 29, 2024
The Carrington Flu Room
The Maidstone United fairytale continues! Marcus, Luke and Jim shake off their Belfast hangover to look back on the FA Cup fourth round, where The Stones marched on (or rolled in one fan’s case), Erik Ten Hag struggled to give away a bottle of wine, and David Wagner obligingly rolled over for a belly rub to kick off Jürgen Klopp’s farewell tour. We also address the difficult scenes at the Hawthorns, which led to a long delay in the Black Country derby. Plus, the ghost of Jose Mourinho takes another managerial casualty and DR Congo’s goalkeeper channels his inner Michelle McManus. Said literally no one ever. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, January 27, 2024
Mailbag: Why is the transfer window so quiet?
Has Everton’s point deductions made clubs scared to spend money in January? Does Harry Kane leaving Spurs explain their upturn in form? And which former footballer has a Ramble listener sat next to at the theatre this week? The weekend is wide open and Marcus, Luke and Andy are here to serve you up another Mailbag! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, January 26, 2024
Ramble Reacts: Jürgen Klopp is leaving Liverpool!
Jürgen Klopp has announced that this will be his final season as Liverpool manager. What’s going on?! Will he join Germany after the Euros? Is Xabi Alonso the heir to his throne? And do you know Klopp’s middle name? The news broke moments after we recorded the Preview Show, so we simply had to discuss all that and much more! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, January 26, 2024
The Preview Show: Woke-verhampton Wanderers
The FA Cup returns! Marcus, Luke, Andy and Jim bring you more heartwarming tales from the football world – from former Wolves stalwart Jonny smashing up TVs, to Antony doing circles in a Saudi Arabian palace after a £200m move. There’s also Spurs creeping into Pep’s head, David Wagner and Jürgen Klopp sing David Hasselhoff together, and we form football’s next great powerhouse: Guinea United. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, January 25, 2024
Ramble Reacts: Fulham’s dream is over
Marcus has arrived, wind-swept and heartbroken, from Craven Cottage ready to record a Ramble Reacts with his old pal Andy Brassell. Despite the result, Marcus tells Andy why Issa Diop’s goal was one of his favourite Fulham goals in recent memory. Plus, Andy explains how Jürgen Klopp could be becoming more and more like José Mourinho and the lads take a moment to get excited for another Liverpool vs Chelsea cup final penalty shoot-out… Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, January 24, 2024
Nevvo Baby
Marcus, Jim, Pete and Andy pick through the wreckage of Chelsea’s demolition job on a spirited Middlesbrough - a club that Pete regards with an almost insulting level of indifference. Elsewhere, we check in with the latest El Chiringuito livestream after their bizarre attempted hit job on Jose Mourinho, who’s probably too busy eyeing up the Newcastle job to notice. We also discuss Kalvin Phillips’ intriguing move and the totally uncontroversial news of Miguel Almiron’s potential transfer to Saudi Arabia - and our favourite Nevvo baby strikes again over in Portland! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, January 22, 2024
Ramble Reacts: Wolves steal the Seagulls’ chips
Marcus and Luke wade through thin South Coast gruel after Wolves left Brighton with a decent goalless draw. Gag O’Neil was certainly happy, anyway. We also tip our hats to James Milner who continues to defy biology and check in with an outrageous shock at AFCON. Also: how did Gareth Bale ended up so ripped, despite only eating mountains of baked beans before games? Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, January 22, 2024
Write another letter, you cowards
Fire up the PGMOL paper shredder, it’s another action-packed weekend in the Premier League! Marcus, Luke, Pete and Jim are here to pick up the pieces. We discuss Ivan Toney’s free-kick shenanigans, the return of one of Manchester United’s cult heroes (read: shocking signings) at the Africa Cup of Nations, and Ross County manager Derek Adams continues his one-man campaign to destroy his own team’s confidence. Plus, Pete delivers another one of his father in-law’s top three most disappointing moments with a helping hand from Sheffield United and Jim has a novel suggestion for Crystal Palace’s owl problem… Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, January 20, 2024
Mailbag: Is there really good stuff on X?
Social media has just become an accepted part of modern football, but is it really a good thing and does it actually make you feel closer to your club? Marcus, Jim and Vish debate that on today’s Mailbag before coming to a conclusion that would improve everything… Matt Le Tissier has to write every footballer's tweets. Elsewhere, they share their most surprising player comebacks and Vish accuses Thierry Henry of looking 'weathered'. We’ll let you make up your own mind on that one. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, January 19, 2024
The Preview Show: Cayman Island United
A message for Forest Green Rovers: Pete Donaldson is available for the dugout. Please find our reference in the following episode… Marcus, Vish and Jim look ahead to the weekend, with some innovative ideas for managers to brand their players with club tattoos, Arsène Wenger being very voyeuristic at people’s weddings, and Marcus incurring the wrath of the Swifties. And there’s a big grudge match to finish the show! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, January 18, 2024
Ramble Reacts: FA Cup solace for Forest and Everton
Jordan Henderson pulling out of Saudi Arabia? After six months? Completely unpaid?! Fire up the Ramble Reacts… Pete and Andy discuss two important victories for the two Premier League clubs in the dock this week, while Roy ‘The Arrogant Owl’ Hodgson digs himself in a little deeper. Plus, an unexpected call for reform at Southend Airport and an even more unexpected cameo from Isaac Hayden in the continuing Everton melodrama. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, January 17, 2024
Moyes out, EastEnders in
A big cupset in the FA Cup 3rd Round! Today, Marcus confirms to Luke, Vish and Jim that he is now a Moyes Out man after West Ham crashed out to Bristol City last night. He did take EastEnders off air after all… Elsewhere, the Ramblers try to assess whether the owners of Everton and Nottingham Forest have cause for complaint after the latest Premier League profit and sustainability charges. But speaking of competent owners... can anyone resist the temptation of an unemployed José Mourinho?! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, January 15, 2024
You’ve been Gaffneyed!
Pete is back on the pod! And he’s back with a bang. Or a crack, actually… He joins Marcus and Pete to discuss Kevin De Bruyne’s terrifying (and luscious) return to the Premier League, unwelcome news about Salt Bae’s meat thermometer, and whether Birmingham City manager Tony Mowbray actually came up with Tony’s Chocolonely. We’ll get back to you on that one. And we have just enough time to reveal the hard honest truth about E.T. and Mark Clattenburg’s imminent new tattoo before Wesley Fofana drives into the studio. Join us! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, January 13, 2024
Mailbag: Have the Premier League fixed the winter break dilemma?
England fans once blamed a Steven Gerrard misplaced pass at the Euros on the fact that he didn’t have a winter break... obviously. Today, Marcus, Jim and Vish discuss whether this new-look January schedule is finally the solution to Premier League burnout. Elsewhere, what do Zinedine Zidane, Philippe Coutinho and Gareth Barry have in common? And we try to decide on one wildcard spot for the England squad in the summer! Theo Walcott, anyone? Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, January 12, 2024
The Preview Show: We’re off to Baden-Baden
The Prem is back with a big ol’ relegation six-pointer! Marcus, Jim, Andy and Vish preview that and a whole lot more. We wonder in what state Kevin De Bruyne will return to Premier League action against Newcastle, Phil Brown gets last one shot at management before he gets the Bargain Hunt gig, and there is a MAJOR headloss in the final round of Jack’s Encyclopaedia. And, of course, to one of our long-time favourite characters in football: Sven, we’re wishing you well. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, January 11, 2024
Ramble Reacts: Liverpool find a way
In a twist that left Marcus’ aunt practically choking on her Victoria sponge, Liverpool turned the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final on its head after going behind against Marco Silva’s men! But then Fulham do have a chance of winning the Euro Millions. So, you know, there is always that. Marcus and Jim reflect on an intriguing encounter where Liverpool once again found a way to win thanks to the only person who’s more Scouse than then Scouse cat. Will they ever stop winning from a goal down? Plus, you’ll never believe the mega prize money for the Carabao Cup and you certainly WILL believe how Jose Mourinho’s Roma spent their evening. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, January 10, 2024
One foot in a bucket of Carabao
Football recently lost one of its greats. Today, Marcus, Jim, Andy and Vish remember Franz Beckenbauer – a player who reinvented his position and whose name has more significance than almost anyone else in the sport, though not without controversy. Elsewhere, Marcus jinxes Middlesbrough after their historic win against Chelsea last night, before we ask the question on everyone's lips: why haven't Man United signed Jesse Lingard yet?! Jim then puts some well-deserved cake in Marcus’ face after Dominic Calvert-Lewin has his three-match suspension for getting sent off against Crystal Palace overturned. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows and a visit from Pete Donaldson to put some fluid up your wall for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, January 08, 2024
A Man of the Prat
That’s (almost) a wrap on the FA Cup third round! And we’re already looking forward to Liverpool playing Maidstone United on a plastic pitch at 12:30 in a few weeks’ time… Marcus, Luke and Vish look back on some of the best bits from one of the best weekends in the football calendar. Jason Tindall pulling on Sunderland fans’ heartstrings? Darwin Nunez playing a fan’s head like a drum? And a Pascal Chimbonda update?! Yes please. Plus, there’s the small matter of football’s true fairytale on FA Cup weekend: Jordan Henderson wants a return to the Premier League. Tune in for our reaction to all that and much more! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows and a visit from Pete Donaldson to put some fluid up your wall for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, January 06, 2024
Mailbag: How would we change the FA Cup?
Should FA Cup underdogs be allowed to choose whether they play at home or away? Marcus Speller thinks so. Today he, Luke and Jim discuss the one change they would each make to improve the world’s oldest cup competition. Speaking of making improvements, Jim also makes the case for banning Sweet Caroline from football. Plus, we hear from a listener that once beat Jamie Redknapp at Table Tennis. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows and a visit from Pete Donaldson to put some fluid up your wall for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, January 05, 2024
The Preview Show: Cheer up Peter Reid
It’s FA Cup third round weekend! And what a curtain-raiser it was last night on ITV4… Marcus, Luke, Jim and Vish discuss Sunderland gaffes ahead of the derby, Arsenal moaning ahead of their clash with Liverpool, and why Paul Cook is definitely ready to spring a cupset! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows and a visit from Pete Donaldson to put some fluid up your wall for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, January 03, 2024
The Liz Truss of Football
Wayne Rooney lasted longer than the cabbage. And at least he didn’t have one thrown at him like Steve Bruce. Marcus, Luke, Andy and Vish discuss the exit of Luke Littler’s younger brother from Birmingham City and just why useful-FIFA-Committee-idiot-in-waiting Garry Cook appointed him in the first place. We also ponder West Ham fans’ split on Davide Moyes and – in totally normal news – Gianluigi Buffon wants goals to be made bigger and the Argentina FA retire the men’s national team number 10 shirt. Is that… Diego Maradona with an air rifle? Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows and a visit from Pete Donaldson to put some fluid up your wall for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, January 02, 2024
Happy New Year, bro
Festive football has almost drawn to a close and the highlight is most definitely Noni Madueke calling friend of the Ramble Jules Breach “bro”. Marcus, Andy, Jim and Vish react to that and share their displeasure that Liverpool vs Newcastle didn’t end 4-3. Just for old times’ sake. Elsewhere, Marcus makes his case for why Arsenal need a Tom Cairney in midfield and Vish explains why he isn’t surprised a goalkeeper scored a worldie for Arbroath. Plus, we hear the new Roy Hodgson “let’s not take the piss here” extended cut! **Please note that only UK listeners are eligible to enter our Toshiba competition!** Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows and a visit from Pete Donaldson to put some fluid up your wall for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, January 01, 2024
Our New Year’s Resolutions for Football in 2024
Football’s great - but it’s not perfect. As a new year rolls around, we thought it was a perfect time to decide on some resolutions that football should definitely adopt. All of them. Even the ridiculous ones. Marcus, Jim, Luke and Vish bring some idea of their own, from shot clocks and sartorial guidance to fundamentally destroying the fabric of the game. Plus, we sift through a boatload of suggestions from you lovely lot, which mainly focus on spanking and Gary Neville’s goalgasm. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows and a visit from Pete Donaldson to put some fluid up your wall for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trailer · Sun, December 31, 2023
What is the Football Ramble?
Looking for a new podcast in 2024? This is what we’re all about! Hit subscribe for five episodes a week from the most entertaining football podcast out there. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, December 30, 2023
Mailbag: Why does England not produce many elite coaches?
Marcus, Andy and Jim are back to answer more of your questions, and we’re kicking off with one that’s dominated English football discourse for years: why doesn't England produce many elite coaches? Whether it’s a lack of intelligent football discussion (guilty), the FA resting on their laurels or dwindling opportunities in the Premier League, there’s loads to get stuck into. We then undo all our cutting insight by dreaming up some footballers’ appearances on celebrity cooking shows. Who would Jose Mourinho poison an unsuspecting victim with a pufferfish? And would Big Sam know his way around a Massaman curry? Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows and a visit from Pete Donaldson to put some fluid up your wall for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, December 29, 2023
The Preview Show: The Tartan Diego Simeone
If you’re going to make one New Year’s resolution, make it this: watch the Indian national team at the Asian Cup. Why, you ask? Trevor Sinclair has just been made their overhead kick coach. Marcus, Andy and Jim look back on a bitterly disappointing night for Arsenal and Konstantinos Mavropanos, who had to go through the Scott Sinclair Moral Maze™ of scoring against a club he barely played for. Plus, Roberto De Zerbi harnesses yet more chaotic energy, Phil Foden gets praise from a different bald fraud, and Jim explains how Jose Mourinho played mind games with his family on Christmas Day… Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows and a visit from Pete Donaldson to put some fluid up your wall for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, December 28, 2023
Best of the Football Ramble 2023 (Part 2)
We’re back with more fond reminisces! On today’s episode, we return to a difficult day for VAR and an even more difficult day for Pete Donaldson’s Twitter mentions. Plus, some of the worst stadium trivia you will ever hear in Jack’s Encyclopaedia and an update on Andy Carroll’s French renaissance! If you missed it, catch Part 1 of our 2023 throwback which came out on Boxing Day! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows and a visit from Pete Donaldson to put some fluid up your wall for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, December 27, 2023
Oi, Doswell!
Boxing Day, you never disappoint. Marcus, Andy and Luke are here and full of the joys of Christmas! And Luke can confirm that one Gosport Borough fan definitely was too… We discuss Man United’s Christmas miracle and everything you need to know about Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s deal (translation: we talk about his haunted pub). After another defeat for Newcastle, are reports that Eddie Howe is in trouble absolutely out of the question? Plus, a detour to Egypt for our two new favourite football club names and what’s that coming over the hill… it’s Felipe Melo on all fours! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows and a visit from Pete Donaldson to put some fluid up your wall for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, December 26, 2023
Best of the Football Ramble 2023 (Part 1)
Today, we’re throwing it back to the start of 2023 and reliving some of our favourite Ramble moments! The final stretch of the 2022/23 season saw some “proper gubbings", including Liverpool's seven-goal demolition of Man United. Oh, and don't forget the poor bloke who went to fill up his car and returned to his radio to find Spurs 5-0 down to Newcastle. The first half of 2023 of course also featured Andy losing his head at Luke during a game of Jack’s Encyclopaedia and our glorious trip to Wembley! And remember, Vish will never be a better bloke than Bukayo Saka… Make sure to join us for Part 2 on Thursday! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows and a visit from Pete Donaldson to put some fluid up your wall for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, December 23, 2023
Ramble Reacts: A turkey leg each at Anfield
Jim Campbell is happy with a point at Anfield. However, he’s not so happy with Zinchenko attempting to do the Stanky Legg when faced up against Mohamed Salah in the box. He and Luke are here this evening to tuck into the festive feast served up by Liverpool and Arsenal before enjoying Robbie Fowler sticking the boot into Michael Owen for desert. Plus, Jim admits he would move in with Peter Dury for the rest of the year if it meant Arsenal win the league. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows and a visit from Pete Donaldson to put some fluid up your wall for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, December 23, 2023
Mailbag: Would the European Super League improve English football?
Our listener Christian has a theory: could a European Super League actually improve English football? Marcus, Luke and Andy debate the merits of that suggestion on today’s Mailbag. Elsewhere, Luke explains why someone should make a biopic all about Paolo Maldini’s tennis career and there's agreement that humiliation is the key to improving players' conduct in football! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows and a visit from Pete Donaldson to put some fluid up your wall for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, December 22, 2023
The Preview Show: Incubating Pep’s head
What reason would Roy Hodgson have to incubate Pep Guardiola? I don’t know. It’s cold outside, but Marcus, Luke, Andy and Jim are here to warm your footballing hearts with tales of Hodgson looking after his owl eggs, Ross County’s manager having a full-blown rant about the standard of Scottish football, and Gary O’Neil almost certainly getting a contentious penalty decision against him and his team on Christmas Eve! Probably in the 92nd minute. Plus, can Luke Darth Moore at last turn his fortunes around on Jack’s Encyclopaedia before the end of the year? Tune in to find out! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows and a visit from Pete Donaldson to put some fluid up your wall for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, December 20, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Liverpool hammer the Hammers!
Marcus needs consoling. Again. That’s because Fulham have been drawn against Liverpool in a two-legged semi-final. Oh no... Luke joins Marcus to react to Liverpool dishing out yet another defeat to poor old David Moyes, who made history by becoming the first manager to try and play a Carabao Cup quarter-final via email. Plus, why Santa has been dragged into the middle of the Celtic-Rangers rivalry and bold predictions that Steve Cooper’s going to pop up in the Bournemouth end at the weekend. Probably topless. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows and a visit from Pete Donaldson to put some fluid up your wall for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, December 20, 2023
Arnie the Cockney Parrot
The Carabao’s back! Today, Jim and Andy have to console Marcus after Kieran Trippier - aka one of Gareth Southgate's brave boys - suffered a difficult night at Stamford Bridge. At least Fulham won! Speaking of Southgate, Marcus touts Steve Cooper as the next England manager now that he’s been sacked by Nottingham Forest. Plus, we hear from a cockney parrot and learn about some West Ham fans that crashed a boat into Hammersmith Bridge… Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows and a visit from Pete Donaldson to put some fluid up your wall for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, December 18, 2023
The Martínez Cinematic Universe
The sound of laughter, the sun appearing while you’re out for a walk, scoring a late penalty to draw 2-2 at the Etihad, these are just a few of the things guaranteed to bring a friendly smile out of Roy Hodgson. Today, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Vish take a moment to enjoy that before settling into their seats to watch the next chapter of the Martínez Cinematic Universe. Surely, Neal Maupay is the story’s best villain? Plus, Vish compares Liverpool 0 - 0 Man United to watching an episode of Takeshi’s Castle. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows and a visit from Pete Donaldson to put some fluid up your wall for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, December 16, 2023
Mailbag: Are hard men overly romanticised?
“Football was better in the good old days!” But was it really? Today, Marcus, Luke and Vish state the case for why football is actually better off with fewer Vinnie Jones type characters. I am sure Gazza agrees… Marcus then plays the hits by reminiscing about the time a 35-year-old Gabriel Batistuta nearly signed for Fulham and shoehorning everyone's (no-one's) favourite British-Canadian tennis playing Greg into the show. And no, it’s not Greg Proops… Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, December 15, 2023
The Preview Show: Tom Cairney Fan Fiction
Join us for a bumper Barclays preview! Marcus, Luke, Jim and Vish settle in to write some Tom Cairney fan fiction and wonder if Steve McClaren will tear his hair island out should Man United get punished by Jürgen n’ co. Elsewhere, Stevey Cooper looks to save his skin Under The Lights™ and Chelsea vote to ban something they’ve been doing all season - very noble. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows and a visit from Pete Donaldson to put some fluid up your wall for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, December 13, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Newcastle’s European adventure ends
After Newcastle’s chaotic loss against Milan, Pete comes down from off the ceiling to commiserate Andy, who saw his dreams of some paid Europa League work at St James’ go up in smoke. Commiserations are also extended to fans of the Premier League’s UEFA coefficient and we catch up with results elsewhere, as the Champions League group stages rage against the dying of the light. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows and a visit from Pete Donaldson to put some fluid up your wall for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, December 13, 2023
Don’t trust the process
Is Man United’s season over? Marcus, Jim and Vish debate that on today’s Ramble after their Champions League exit has left Vish yearning for the haunted boy himself, Ole Gunnar Solskjær. Things must be really bad… Elsewhere, Jim explains why perhaps Arteta didn’t play the kids in their “big rubber” against PSV last night and we wonder whether Sevilla have a Europa League Black Card that will guarantee them a spot in the knockouts, despite finishing bottom of their group. Plus, we take a moment to reflect on the last-ever Champions League group stage! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows and a visit from Pete Donaldson to put some fluid up your wall for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, December 11, 2023
Be as brave as Michael Owen
We see you, sitting there with that apple core in your hand, about to listen to this podcast. See that bin over there? Go for it. Be brave. Be like Michael Owen. Marcus, Luke and Andy react to one of the weirdest things anyone has ever said this year, while Man United revert to their painful norm. Plus, Andy explains how Aston Villa went full-blown Emery on Arsenal, Marcus inspires Fulham to score more goals, and Whamaggedon descends upon Northampton Town! Oh, and we REALLY channel the spirit of Sean Bean. Join us, you b*****ds! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows and a visit from Pete Donaldson to put some fluid up your wall for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, December 09, 2023
Mailbag: How to fix football broadcasting
After a week where you could watch every Premier League game live, do we actually have... access to too much football? Today, Marcus, Luke, Andy and Pete are back for our (now weekly) Ramble Mailbag! On the show, the Ramblers are given the power to overturn one result from football history and Luke, nobly, decides to use his powers for good to overturn one of football’s great injustices. There's also a story about an 80-year-old Norwegian referee that has officiated over 5000 matches across two different sports... and is still going strong! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, December 08, 2023
The Preview Show: An ode to Emi Martinez
We want to talk about the football. Marcus wants to talk about the fact that he watched Fulham on Wednesday with Stuart Broad and then convinced Roberto Martinez to take the England job at the urinals. Well, we’ve had one England manager resign from a toilet so why not… Marcus, Andy, Luke and Pete discuss Steve Cooper’s last chance saloon at Wolves and a huge showdown at Villa Park! Pete also ponders on the logistics of ‘doing an Emi Martinez’, while Marcus has penned an ode to the great man. Emi, not Pete. Join us! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, December 06, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Emery outsmarts Pep
Unlike Trent Alexander-Arnold, Pete and Andy keep their bums very much covered on tonight’s Ramble Reacts! But there’s no hiding Pete’s secret… They discuss a hugely important win for Man United, Aston Villa’s masterclass to beat Man City, and why Evangelos Marinakis’s Craven Cottage ticket ended up in a hedge – and why ol’ Roy the Boy could be thrown in one soon, too! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, December 06, 2023
Chaos is the answer
Arsenal went to Kenilworth Road and stole the points! Just like Aaron Ramsdale’s dad stole Arsenal’s Christmas decorations... After a brilliant game of football Marcus, Jim, Vish and Andy are here to explain why chaos is the answer for Luton Town going forward. They then all agree that chaos is definitely NOT the answer for Man United ahead of a potentially season-defining clash with Chelsea tonight and celebrate the FC Twente fan that successfully carried 64 beers back to his seat. Plus, is Chris Wilder the answer for Sheffield United? He knows the club, after all. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, December 04, 2023
Hoops, there it is
Just another normal weekend. And you haven’t even heard about Pete breaking up a fight between two horses yet. Marcus, Luke, Pete and Vish are here to unpack the madness that was Man City vs Spurs, the madness that was Liverpool vs Fulham, and the madness of Old Trafford’s chicken prep. Plus, we pay our respects to Paul Heckingbottom waking up to find out he’s ‘going to be’ sacked later today and make Vish feel really, really old. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, December 02, 2023
Mailbag: Can overseas supporters be true fans?
Is there a feeling in England that supporters of English clubs from other countries “aren’t true fans”? What Premier League rule change would you like to implement? What’s the best stadium atmosphere you have experienced live? Marcus, Luke, Jim and Vish are back answering your questions on today’s Mailbag, feat. some wonderfully heartwarming stories about how Premier League fan culture is thriving around the world. It really is great to see - just please DO NOT think about traveling to watch your team play at their stadium. Okay? Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, December 01, 2023
The Preview Show: Whoops.
December is upon us! And what can be more festive than a snowball fight between Aberdeen fans and Helsinki’s goalkeeper in the Europa Conference League? Luke is back in the studio and joins Marcus, Vish and Jim to hear an update from Head Foreman Steve McManaman on the Anfield stadium extension, ponder on just how many Newcastle United players Erik Ten Hag will embrace after defeat this weekend, and discuss whether Angeball can stand up to Pep’s Man City. Plus, can Vish keep his lineal belt after last week’s controversy? Listen to find out! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trailer · Fri, December 01, 2023
November Recap
Some of our favourite moments from last month on the show! Like what you hear? Hit that subscribe button to make sure you never miss a thing. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, November 30, 2023
Ramble Reacts: This is Manchester United
Welcome to hell? Lads, I’ve already been in it. Those were the thoughts of a philosophical Vithushan Ehantharajah on tonight’s Ramble Reacts after Manchester United failed to beat the Hall of Fame of Your Favourite Players You Don’t Really Pay Attention To. Vish and Marcus reflect on a dramatic and chaotic Champions League night in Istanbul, mainly thanks to the slippery hands of one man: André Onana. Plus, Mikel Arteta takes the handbrake off and leaves us thinking Arsenal are going to win the whole thing, while Sergio Ramos wins the lottery! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, November 29, 2023
Still fighting for this title
Newcastle were on the end of a stinking decision last night. Predictably, Pete seems the least outraged by the whole incident - but Marcus and Vish are angry about it, particularly because it robbed Nick Pope of his clean sheet bonus. Maybe not quite as angry as the Newcastle fan that had to turn on his Christmas lights to cheer himself up, mind... Elsewhere, we ask if Man City fans would be happier if they gave every team a head start and Pete’s penned a power ballad for a very sad Gary O’Neil! Poor Gary. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 27, 2023
Just a shinner
We witnessed one of the greatest ever Premier League goals on Sunday, but there are more urgent matters to attend to on today’s show. Like… is Sean Dyche actually bald? Marcus, Vish, Jim and Pete guide you through a chaotic Premier League weekend! We argue that Lewis Miley looks like a stretched out Furby, Steve Bull should be given an unlimited number of dogs by Wolverhampton City Council, and why Pete should definitely be allowed to launch a new German techno club in Aberdeen. Come join us! On the podcast of course, not the nightclub. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, November 24, 2023
The Preview Show: Haaland’s Special Salmon
We’re finally back in the warm, comforting arms of our benign Premier League overlords. And do you know what that means? Protest planes. Pete, Vish, Andy and Jim discuss how Everton fans should make their protest heard, what it would be like to have your head in Jurgen Klopp’s armpit, and unconfirmed reports that Erling Haaland has a Viking longboat on its way to Liverpool full of special super fish. Plus, can Horsham default their way to the FA Cup final? Up the Lard Army! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, November 23, 2023
The Best of Ramble Uncut
Been wondering what you’re missing out on over on the Football Ramble Patreon? Well, here’s a taste… Every single Wednesday, we serve up our Friends of the Ramble with ‘Ramble Uncut’ – an extended edition of the show where we let you in behind the curtain for our unfiltered ramblings about football, life, and Alan Pardew’s presumably sickening taste in interior design. Today, you’ll hear some of our favourite moments so far this season - from Pete’s latest baffling investment, to the time Andy was chased by a horse off the pitch at Plough Lane, and (drum roll, please) our updated takes on the Premier League’s hardest manager. For more, head to patreon.com/footballramble ! You’ll get weekly editions of Ramble Uncut and ad-free shows from the Ramble, On The Continent AND Upfront for just $5 per month. Don’t miss it! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, November 22, 2023
Jim, the God of Football
Is İlkay Gündoğan turning into the German Roy Keane? Can anyone stop Jim from turning into the God of Football? And will Kevin Keegan EVER stop hosting industry conferences? A listener has a fresh update for us... Marcus, Jim, Andy and Vish are here to look back on the final round of Euro 2024 qualifiers, where Wales fell short of automatic qualification and now face the play-offs. We wonder whether people potentially have unreasonable expectations for this current Wales squad. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 20, 2023
Ramble Reacts: No rebounds in a shootout
England completed a statement 8-1 aggregate victory over North Macedonia. Marcus and Jim are on hand to send that message to the rest of Europe. They also remind us that there are no rebounds in a penalty shootout. Once that’s out of the way, the lads discuss if these two poor performances will have any effect on England going forward and whether Rico Lewis can make the squad for the Euros. Plus, would Harry Kane go to Oktoberfest by himself? ollow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 20, 2023
Dark Forces, Part 2
Marcus, Vish and Jim are here to bemoan the refereeing that made England not have a shot on target until the 64th minute against Malta. WHERE’S THE INTERNATIONAL PGMOL?! We also react to the seismic news of Everton’s 10 point deduction and ask where it leaves the club, the fans, and… other clubs. Plus, Sergio Ramos awards Shakira a Grammy for a song all about slagging off Gerard Piqué and we reappraise the goalscoring enigma that is Romelu Lukaku. And is anyone able to look through France’s finances for us before next summer, please? Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, November 18, 2023
Mailbag: Can bao buns save modern football?
Marcus, Jim, Vish and Pete are back to answer more of your burning questions, as we revel in football’s stupid stuff and a listener writes to us after attending that chaotic Norwegian promotion ding dong last week. Plus, we look into how football can stop eating itself, deciding the only answer is to have more sex in Marvel films. Or bao buns. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, November 17, 2023
The Preview Show: The Curse of the Colonel
Is a draw in Tbilisi - thanks to a 92nd minute equaliser - enough to rid Scotland of their dreaded curse? Marcus, Pete, Jim and Vish call for any curse experts to help them solve that mystery. They also speculate whether Gareth Southgate is cooking up any experiments in his lab ahead of England vs Malta and debate which of today’s Ramblers have the cutest dad… It’s The Preview Show! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, November 16, 2023
England at Euro 2024: Best XI and answering your questions
The all-important milestone is upon us: it’s 211 days until Euro 2024! But seriously, the current England squad is full of ridiculous talents and a fair few figures who divide opinion – not least Gareth Southgate himself. So today, Marcus and Luke try and make sense of it all! They pick their best England XI for next summer and answer your questions about the biggest challenges Southgate faces. Don’t miss it! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, November 15, 2023
The lard and lager boys
The FA Cup first round reached its conclusion last night. So today, Pete decided to bring the magic of the cup into the studio, quite literally… Donny’s joined on the show by Marcus, Luke and Jim who all have to listen to his travel advice for Malta and – erm – Horsham, before Marcus finally puts Pete in detention for slagging off Harry Maguire. Plus, Luke explains why John Stones could be one of England's best-ever defenders. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 13, 2023
Hold my lemons
Poch ’n Pep treated us to another classic! Marcus, Luke, Vish and Jim relive Chelsea 4-4 Manchester City – a glorious game full of good goals, controversial goals, and goals scored with ballsacks. Join us! Elsewhere, Marcus tries to sign everyone up to the England national team, Jonathan Pearce shows off his rich knowledge of astronomy and John Hartson takes a trip to the Toby Calfery. Plus, a disastrous tifo mishap in Switzerland. Cone om! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, November 10, 2023
The Preview Show: Keystone Klopp
Bonk! Your Keystone Cops – Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete – are on hand to see you into the weekend. Jürgen Klopp attends Fyre Festival, Neil Warnock at last has his say on VAR, and Dominic Cummings has an “excellent” drink with Peter Reid. Plus, there’s the most epic Jack’s Encyclopaedia tiebreaker you’ve ever heard. Seriously, don't miss it... Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, November 09, 2023
Ramble Reacts: The Theatre of Nightmares
Marcus and Vish react to a chaotic Champions League night in Copenhagen, which saw Manchester United swing between good, bad, good again, and then - finally - ugly. From Marcus Rashford’s red, to the two handballs, to a 17-year old literally called Roony scoring the winner, to Vish’s impending lobotomy, there’s a lot to talk about! Come join us! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, November 08, 2023
The Dungeon of Secrets
As usual Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete start the show with the biggest and most important piece of news… Phil Neville is BACK! You just can’t keep a good man down. The Champions League is also back. Pete explains how Newcastle at least put up more of a fight last night than he did against some confirmed Dortmund locals at the weekend. Plus, the lads try to figure out the impossible: what would the ideal Christmas present be for Pep Guardiola? Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 06, 2023
Ramble Reacts: It’s easier playing against 9 men
Spurs 1-4 Chelsea: where to begin?! Luke and Vish are here to pick apart a quite ridiculous game and a quite ridiculous performance from Cristian Romero, which somehow left the lads comparing him to Arnold Schwarzenegger and both Kray twins. They also take a moment to enjoy Big Ange’s commitment to playing with a high line and - of course - Luke still manages to find time to take Gary Neville to task for a quite insane analogy about parrots. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 06, 2023
The Statement Posse
Another VAR conspiracy, eh? It must be time for a Monday Ramble! Marcus, Jim, Andy and Vish get their head around all the drama at St James’ Park on Saturday night after Arsenal join the Statement Posse. Plus, Vish suggests the novel idea of burying old football grounds, Darwin Nunez continues to prove that he’s the most Ramble player to ever play the game, and a Scottish non-league player really puts the ‘injury’ in injury time… And how could we forget? Phil Neville is almost back in management! Rejoice! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trailer · Sun, November 05, 2023
October Recap
Some of our favourite moments from last month on the show! Like what you hear? Hit that subscribe button to make sure you never miss a thing. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, November 04, 2023
Fans switching clubs, Big Ange at the theatre, and life-saving pens
Welcome to the very FIRST Football Ramble Mailbag! Every fortnight, we're sharing our favourite listener stories and tackling your questions – some of which will be from X. There’s some great stuff on there, by the way. This week: how do we stop the enshittification of football? Which footballers have pied us off? And if someone had to score a penalty to save our lives, who would we pick? Marcus, Luke and Vish answer all that and hear about one listener’s trip to the theatre with Big Ange Postecoglou. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, November 03, 2023
The Preview Show: The Tindall Area
Technical areas, do we really need 'em? That’s the question that Marcus, Luke, Pete and Vish are answering ahead of the Jason Tindall vs Mikel Arteta derby this weekend. Elsewhere, there's fear for the residents of Kenilworth Road as Captain Chaos Darwin Nunez heads to town, and we learn that an unusual friendship (fight?) is on the cards between Peter Reid and Dominic Cummings. Classic Dom. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, November 02, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Newcastle’s revenge and Arsenal’s kryptonite
Miguel Almiron’s at the wheel! Oh hang on, that’s not a good thing though… Marcus, Pete and Jim look back on a double cupset in the Carabao Cup as Manchester United actually quite predictably got thwacked 3-0 by Newcastle, leaving Erik Ten Hag making exactly the same expression he always does. Plus, Jim gets worried about Mikel Arteta’s record in knockout competitions and we all get worried that Chelsea might just win the whole thing. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, November 01, 2023
The s**t shirt derby
Do people love Lionel Messi a little bit too much? That’s the question that Media Darling Marcus wants answered after the latest Ballon d’Or. Today, he’s joined by Jim, Vish and Pete to discuss that and explain why Manchester United vs Newcastle feels more like a stag do than a football match. Plus, Pete has an important warning: don’t give Carabao to dogs! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, October 30, 2023
Here’s to the benchwarmers
Manchester United may have lost yesterday, but at least they have a really bad tackle from one of their former players 20 years ago on one of Man City’s new players’ dad to cling onto. Marcus, Jim and Pete look back on the Manchester derby, Antony’s terrible cameo, and some even worse poetry about Man City which Pete tries to rewrite. Plus, what’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever seen written on a bridge? Have you ever seen anything more painful than that VAR check at Bournemouth? And have you EVER heard anyone as excited as Marcus about Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham? Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, October 27, 2023
The Preview Show: Tonight, you dine in hell
“A great victory for me and a great victory for justice!” No, that’s not one of us after this week’s Jack’s Encyclopaedia - that’s literally the president of FIFA. Marcus, Vish, Jim and Andy are here as Gianni Infantino strikes again, the Premier League’s scheduling genius’ strike again, and Harry Maguire gets ready to dominate Erling Haaland in the Manchester derby… again? Plus, we wonder if Olympiacos’ tifo from last night is true: can you dine in hell? Is hell catered? Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, October 25, 2023
Ramble Reacts: St Drainage Park
It wasn’t the night that Newcastle fans wanted, but who cares, at least St James’ Park has some fantastic drainage. Pete and Vish appreciate that on Ramble Reacts and they also take a moment to compliment Nick Pope for his short sleeve shirt. Plus they answer the important question… Is Kevin De Bruyne really a cake? Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, October 25, 2023
England’s sunflower
Same podcast? Same podcast. Yes! Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete celebrate the return of England’s sunflower Hazza Maguazza to goalscoring form as Manchester United bagged a huge win in the Champions League last night. We also ask who did it best – Gabriel Jesus or Hal-Robson Kanu? – and look ahead to the collapse of the PIF Posse following Kevin Keegan’s meeting with Edward Howe. Plus, Luke gets extraordinarily excited about Gary O’Neil. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, October 23, 2023
Andy Carroll’s roast dinner
Praying for Ashley Young and James Milner’s hamstrings this morning are Marcus, Luke, Vish and Pete! On today’s show, we look back on the Merseyside derby and wonder how we can access it via Phil Neville’s new VPN next time. Plus, Marcus continues to valiantly nail himself to the Harry Maguire mast, Andy Carroll is full of beef and gravy but still scores from 40 yards out in France, and Birmingham City fall foul of Ramble lore! Nice it! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, October 21, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Man Utd stumble past Sheffield Utd
Luke and Andy roll out the red carpet for the Premier League’s post qualifiers return, but not before they pay tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton after his tragic passing. We remember his phenomenal talents on the pitch, as well as just how classy and affable he was off it. We also check in with his former team as Man United stumbled past Sheffield United, while Chelsea and Arsenal lovingly shared the points at the Bridge - as each goalkeeper tried to prove they’re more chaotic than the other. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, October 20, 2023
The Preview Show: This game does change
The Premier League returns! And Marcus, Luke, Pete, and Jim Full On Campbell are here for a data romp ahead of the weekend. We discuss intimate exchanges in the tunnel between Sean Dyche and Jürgen Klopp, Wayne Rooney’s return to the fold, and a World Cup runner-up heads to the ninth tier! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, October 18, 2023
Jude, don’t get hurt
England did ‘em! Marcus, Luke, Vish and Andy react to an imperious comeback win for Southgate’s posse over Italy, in which Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane were just… really, really good. We also imagine Phil Neville appearing on Dragon’s Den, relive San Marino’s wild goal celebrations after equalising against Denmark last night (yes Denmark, you read that right), and scratch our heads over a truly bizarre situation with Ireland… Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, October 16, 2023
Marcus Speller, the host with the most
Pete has made a special Marcus Speller-themed shirt for the show today. Because of course he has. Marcus, Pete, Vish and Jim discuss a big Welsh win, a big Scottish win without even kicking a ball, and Gareth Southgate’s staunch defence of Jordan Henderson! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, October 14, 2023
Ramble Reacts: England avenge Ashes heartache!
Marcus and Jim get the flares out and throw some pint glasses in the air after England’s ferocious 1-0 win over Australia. If only England could’ve tested themselves against the very best of our Antipodean cousins: namely, the Cumdog. Ollie Watkins made his case to be the second striker in command, while Lewis Dunk and James Maddison also impressed. We recap those performances, see Ireland bow out of Euro 2024 qualification and check in with some cracking goals from across the continent. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, October 13, 2023
The Preview Show: Wrinkly Eyeballs
Phew. Marcus, Jim and Pete at last managed to tear themselves away from Jesús Navas’ sparkly eyes for just long enough to record the pod! On today’s international Preview Show, there’s an infestation of Louis van Gaals, James Maddison talks about his dinner again, and we discover the smokiest dressing room in world football. Plus, Marcus is absolutely unbearable in this week’s edition of Jack’s Encyclopaedia. Just you wait. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, October 11, 2023
Don’t bother coming
The Euros is heading this way and today Marcus, Jim, Vish and Pete celebrate by disrespecting the whole of Europe, including the other host nations. As such, the lads get on board with the idea of making a haggis paella ahead of Scotland’s upcoming showdown with Spain. They also remember one of England’s greats as the new “Beckham” documentary gets a Ramble critique. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, October 09, 2023
It is his job
Marcus, Andy, Vish and Jim put another busy weekend of football under the Ramble microscope! Erling Haaland and Kyle Walker double team it at the Emirates, two blokes try to double team it on a child at the King Power, and Marcus witnesses a man getting very angry at another topless man at Craven Cottage. Plus, you can count on Jim Campbell to suck the life out of a spirited Spurs performance and you can certainly count on Vish for a good Ange Postecoglou impersonation. Just wait until the end… Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, October 06, 2023
The Preview Show: Good process, Andy
Pete's in the hotseat for today's PGMOL panel alongside Luke, Andy and Jim! The lads discuss aggressive Marseille taxi drivers, how footballers store shirts they’ve collected, and out of date chocolates at Aston Villa courtesy of Big Doug Ellis. Plus, an Arsenal vs Manchester City preview and another pesky England squad! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, October 05, 2023
Ramble Reacts: The Geordie Boys smash PSG!
Marcus, Luke and Andy are here to pick through the wreckage left in Newcastle’s wake, after the Geordies welcomed PSG into their house and then gave them a right shellacking. We chat about the fired up crowd at St James’ Park, how they turned in such a performance and what’s wrong with Kylian Mbappe. Plus, Jürgen Klopp wades into the replay debate and FIFA dream up their maddest idea yet. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, October 04, 2023
The PGMOL Posse
Marcus, Luke and Andy check in from Newcastle ahead of their clash with PSG where a chilly wind, aliens overhead and Kylian Trippier’s violent scheming should combine for a cracker on Tyneside. There’s also loads of juicy Champions League action to discuss, as Jude Bellingham cut yet more mustard and Man United shot themselves repeatedly in the foot once again. Plus, the PGMOL Posse release some laughable audio and Marcus’ England Project takes a huge step forward. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, October 03, 2023
The Champions League returns to Newcastle, with Jules Breach
This episode is sponsored by TNT Sports - the exclusive home of the UEFA Champions League. Marcus, Luke and Andy head up to St James’ Park to celebrate Champions League football returning to Newcastle, twenty years after they were last in the competition. And they’re joined by our favourite TNT Sports presenter, former Rambler and Vish’s sworn enemy: it’s only a one-off special with Jules Breach! We chat about how exciting it is to see European football return to the city, how Jules’ work on TNT Sports is going and the unrivalled excitement of Champions League football. Thanks to TNT Sports for making this episode possible. This isn’t just football. This is the Champions League. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, October 03, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Chelsea dare to Ream
Marcus and Luke were in situ for a special on-location Ramble Reacts last night! Recorded from the beautiful old stands of Craven Cottage, they chew the fat over Chelsea’s 2-0 win against Fulham – a game which Marcus mostly spent hoping that Aleksandar Mitrovic would fly back from Saudi Arabia to get on the end of a Tom Cairney cross. Could Mauricio Pochettino’s lemons finally be sending his team on the right track? Are Fulham in trouble this season as they struggle for both goals AND lemons? And when will Marcus be able to host bingo in the Fulham dressing room for the players post-match? Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, October 02, 2023
Mike Dean: Judgment Day
After a drama-filled and anger-fuelled weekend, Marcus, Pete, Vish and Jim thrash out a plan to replace all referees with one giant robot. Judgment Day is upon us. Plus, Pete takes us on a trip through the state of Liverpool YouTube over the weekend, Roy Hodgson and Garth Crooks get cosy with Avram Glazer’s dog in a pram, and there’s The Great Mugging Off of Vithushan Ehantharajah to enjoy! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, September 29, 2023
The Preview Show: I am iNevilletable
Marcus, Vish, Andy and Jim look ahead to the Premier League weekend, featuring the clash of the dads… We also chat Luis Suarez s***housing at his son’s 10th birthday party, Real Madrid behaving like the Evil Empire (again), and the very real possibility of Rob Edwards locking Garth Crooks in a dark room. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, September 28, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Newcastle shut the door on Man City!
Or to put it more accurately: Jamaal Lascelles and Paul Dummett turn into prime Paolo Maldini and Alessandro Nesta! Marcus and Andy discuss the end of Manchester City’s quadruple hopes while Port Vale and Mansfield Town stay in the hunt. Plus, Joelinton’s invisibility cloak, Dominik Szoboszlai’s teeny tiny feet, and Chelsea *actually* win! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, September 27, 2023
Luton’s hairless scalp
There is only one place we can start today’s show: the Turkish Süper Lig. Despite Mauro Icardi’s penalty disaster last night, Pete tells Marcus and Andy that the original penalty taker wasn’t in the wrong. Yep. We also suckle on some sweet, sweet Carabao, as Exeter claim a scalp over Luton - but how much hair was left? Plus, if Leicester beat Liverpool, will Harry Winks get an England call-up? Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, September 25, 2023
When Poch gives you lemons
After Newcastle’s demolition job, Marcus is joined by our very own north east posse - Pete and On The Continent’s David Cartlidge! On today’s Ramble, we celebrate Big Ange’s brilliant suit at a brilliant North London derby, find out just how many times Sean Bean said the word “b***ard” on Sunday, and discover Mauricio Pochettino’s plan to save Chelsea Football Club with a bowl of lemons. Join us! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, September 22, 2023
The Preview Show: James Water-Prowse
The Europa League returned last night and it was nice of Thames Water to honour the occasion by flooding the London Stadium. Pete, Luke and Vish are here today to wade through that and also to try to decide what pop star should replace the Michael Jackson statue outside Craven Cottage. Plus, they get excited for the North London Derby which Luke officially crowns as Barn Burner of the Weekend. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, September 21, 2023
Ramble Reacts: A Bayern Burner!
Luke and Vish jump on after a weirdly underwhelming barn burner over in Munich, where four of Bayern’s fifty-six efforts found Man United’s net - and United somehow scored three. We wonder if either of these sides can make a meaningful contribution in Europe, get more details on Daniel Levy’s masterplan and reserve yet more love for the greatest Englishman who’s ever lived: Jude Bellingham. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, September 20, 2023
The sausage of the sea
Newcastle sat down for negotiations with Milan last night and came away with a point! Can you call that a robbery? Pete, Luke and Vish are here to debate that on today’s show. Elsewhere, the lads propose that Matt Le Tissier should be a playable character in the new PGA Tour Golf video game and ask the important question: why are footballers’ nepo babies not more successful? Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, September 18, 2023
Derek Ten Hag
Petey’s on the pod, Petey’s on the pod! Pete joins Marcus, Luke and Andy to run the rule on the latest Manchester United disasterclass against Brighton, which leaves Marcus asking: would Harry Maguire really make it any worse? There’s also terrible Duran Duran puns, some ‘pissy banter’, and Pete tells us about the time he caused major delays at Luton Airport. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, September 15, 2023
The Preview Show: Worms of wisdom
The Premier League is back! So naturally, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Andy are here to discuss the possibility of Pep Guardiola covering Phil Foden in chocolate and Roy Hodgson feeding worms to Crystal Palace’s next manager. We also discuss Jadon Sancho’s 'banishment' from Manchester United and what it means for him and Erik Ten Hag. Join us! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, September 14, 2023
On The Continent Teaser: Paul Pogba... What's the story?
Today, we thought we’d drop in a fascinating chat from this week’s episode of OTC. Dotun Adebayo, Andy Brassell and Nicky Bandini discussed Paul Pogba’s positive doping test, where it might leave his career and how we’ve ended up at this point. Listen to the full episode HERE and make sure to subscribe so you don't miss tomorrow's Ask OTC and loads more from On The Continent this season! Follow On The Continent on Twitter , Instagram and TikTok . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, September 13, 2023
Give it German Big Sam
Marcus, Jim, Andy and Vish are here to officially announce: England will win the Euros. Definitely. No doubt about it. That’s mainly because all the other nations are falling to bits. Portugal are managed by both Bert and Ernie, Leonardo Bonucci will litigate Italian football into oblivion and Germany are turning to Felix Magath. We also hear about David Beckham’s bid to become Superman and make some national team selections via the help of astrology Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, September 11, 2023
Flick's got the flick
After a huge weekend for German football and Costa Rican football mascots, Marcus Luke, Jim and Vish are here to discuss it all! We react to England’s drab draw with an inspirational Ukraine side and the problems it underlines for Southgate - plus, there’s the small matter of Hansi Flick’s exit as Germany head coach. The answer to all those problems? Get Jurgen Klinsmann in, of course! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, September 09, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Those Bonnie Wee Scots!
Marcus and Jim jumped on the mics after Scotland took a decisive step towards Euro 2024! And one of our Scottish listeners tells England fans to “sook his baws”. Plus, a West Ham fan and potential scratch card winner travels to Ghana to watch Mohammed Kudus, there’s a devastating blow for the PIF Posse, and qualification for World Cup 2026 gets underway. Yes, really. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, September 08, 2023
The Preview Show: Get yourself an egg
Take it from us, the U21 European champions: get yourself an oeuf. That’s our advice for the Lee Carsley-less France U21s. Marcus, Vish, Andy and Jim are back with more pearls of wisdom to kick off your weekend! We discuss Gareth Southgate’s small headache over who will partner super headache Harry Maguire, while Andy calls the Netherlands Burnley and Marcus gets more excited about Jude Bellingham than perhaps anything. Ever. Join us! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, September 06, 2023
Pep's drum and bass
International football is back, people! Marcus, Luke, Andy and Vish discuss reports that the FA are eyeing up Pep Guardiola with Gareth Southgate set to leave after the Euros… and quickly decide that leaving Pep to his own devices for months on end would be a terrible idea. We also discuss Mauro Icardi’s new car and Michael Owen reaching new levels of pointlessness. And there’s the small matter of Jordan Henderson’s first interview since moving to Saudi Arabia - we have an honest conversation about him and his England selection! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, September 04, 2023
A man of the laugh
Like the bloke next to Stevey Cooper’s ear, Marcus, Luke, Vish and Jim are back to scratch your Premier League itch! We discuss Arsenal’s dramatic win over Manchester United, Spurs’ avuncular uncles, and - most importantly of all - who we’d want to be sat next to from the Los Angeles FC guest list against Inter Miami. Just keep Marcus away from Owen Wilson, please. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trailer · Sun, September 03, 2023
August recap
A taste of some of our favourite moments from last month on the show! Like what you hear? We've got four shows a week coming at ya throughout the season. Hit that subscribe button to make sure you never miss a thing. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, September 02, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Luton pay on Deadline Day
Luke and Andy are back with the lowdown on a bustling deadline day! It left us pondering: will Stamford Bridge be blown up by extra-terrestrials? We also discuss why Newcastle’s group of dread in the Champions League isn’t so bad after all and commiserate Luton Town after they couldn’t sniff out a single morsel at the Kenny last night! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, September 01, 2023
The Preview Show: Luke Moorsels
Marcus, Jim and Luke are back to look ahead to the Premier League weekend and react to an England squad with some familiar faces. Yeah, maybe a little too familiar… Plus, we ask what medieval structure Kenilworth Road will be this season and there are unconfirmed reports that Andy Brassell is a monster. Join us to kick off the weekend! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Today is your last chance to sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows and get 15% off an annual membership! Just click here: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, August 30, 2023
Muskchester United
Sweet, sweet Carabao! It was the second round of the League Cup last night and today Marcus, Luke, Andy and Jim are loving Marco Silverware instead after Fulham overcame Ange-ball at the Cottage. The lads then also speculate whether Fizzer is destined for the Canada job and they have an important message for Elon Musk… “Buy Manchester United!” Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month. Sign up for an annual membership before the end of August and you’ll get 15% off! Just click here: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, August 28, 2023
Jason Tindall’s got a text
Rejoice! The Barclays has delivered again! Marcus, Jim and Luke have got no less than three contenders for barn burner of the weekend to get stuck into on today’s show. The lads also agree that Jason Tindall would probably thrive on a grown up version of Love Island, discuss how David Moyes and his band of Ferrymen ruined Brighton’s party, and celebrate the fact that a Sunderland player managed to save a dog's life. Woof! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month. Sign up for an annual membership before the end of August and you’ll get 15% off! Just click here: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, August 26, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Chelsea leave Luton as mad as Hatters
Luke and Andy check in after Chelsea’s routine win against Luton Town, but are left with more questions than answers. Are Chelsea actually good? Are they a cohesive team or just a collection of sparkly individuals? And how doomed are Luton? At least Mauricio Pochettino has decided to go Full Redknapp… Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month. Sign up for an annual membership before the end of August and you’ll get 15% off! Just click here: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, August 25, 2023
The Preview Show: The licky Greenland bear
Marcus, Pete, Vish and Andy are here to pull up the curtain on the third Premier League weekend of the season! But we’ve got much bigger fish to fry, like the 2023 Greenlandic top flight where one team pulled out to go on a reindeer hunt. We preview Chelsea vs Luton Town - is it the biggest mismatch the Premier League has ever seen? - and discuss Inter Miami reaching ANOTHER final, but with Lionel Messi’s bodyguard in tow. Plus, a vintage edition of Jack’s Encyclopaedia where Vish must confront “the north”! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month. Sign up for an annual membership before the end of August and you’ll get 15% off! Just click here: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, August 23, 2023
Where’s my Nathan?
There’s nothing quite like Ally McCoist doing co-comms at Ibrox. Today Marcus, Jim, Vish and Pete are here not only to reflect on that but ask the important question: Does Luuk de Jong remind you of Terminator? Elsewhere, we try to decide whether Pep Guardiola will ask a fan to manage Man City while he recovers from back surgery and Jim starts beef with a child... Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month. Sign up for an annual membership before the end of August and you’ll get 15% off! Just click here: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, August 22, 2023
Ramble Reacts: The Gunners Down the Owl
Come for analysis of referee David Coote’s decisions last night. Stay for the surprisingly long chat about the humble coot. Marcus and Luke chew over Arsenal’s gutsy win at Crystal Palace and give their opinions of Manchester United’s statement announcing that they’re finally parting with Mason Greenwood. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month. Sign up for an annual membership before the end of August and you’ll get 15% off! Just click here: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, August 21, 2023
Can we have a urinal?
The Lionesses fell short, but Mary Queen of Stops gave us one last cheer! Marcus, Luke, Vish and Jim commiserate England’s defeat in the Women’s World Cup final, wonder whether Michael Keane put in one of the worst displays we’ve seen in literally years, and find out why Dan Gosling has been disrupting games in east London. Plus, anyone up for a urinal on the outside of their house? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, August 18, 2023
The Preview Show: The PIF Posse
Marcus is here to officially open the weekend, which is great news for the nation as the Lionesses can now play their World Cup final on Sunday. He’s joined by Luke, Andy and Jim to revel in the excitement and look ahead to The PIF Posse’s big clash with Man City at the weekend. We also congratulate Micheal Olise for being persuaded to stay at Crystal Palace (thanks to hard man Roy Hodgson obviously) and we review the biggest event at the London Stadium this year… Wingfest 2023, baby!!! Subscribe to Upfront HERE ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month. Sign up for an annual membership before the end of August and you’ll get 15% off! Just click here: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, August 16, 2023
The Soup Pro League
Who should be the head of the goalkeeper's union? That’s the question Marcus, Pete, Jim and Vish ask today after Aaron Ramsdale and David Raya protest the goalkeeper's union will be stronger than any potential rivalry for the Arsenal no.1 shirt. Elsewhere, we ask why the Saudi Pro League is feeling like a big vat of soup made up of ageing players. Neymar - aka the Zayn Malik of football - is of course the main ingredient. Plus, we review the first episode of P̶u̶b̶l̶i̶c̶ I̶n̶v̶e̶s̶t̶m̶e̶n̶t̶ F̶u̶n̶d̶ P̶o̶w̶e̶r̶p̶o̶i̶n̶t̶ We Are Newcastle United, with fairly predictable results... Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month. Sign up for an annual membership before the end of August and you’ll get 15% off! Just click here: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, August 15, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Man United somehow keep the Wolves from the door
Marcus and Luke reconvene after Man United’s haphazard heist saw them stole a point from under Wolves’ noses last night. Just like old times! We wonder if Andre Onana’s a lucky man after his rugby tackle (spoiler: he is) and ask what United need to do to improve things going forward. We also give some props to Gary O’Neil’s brave boys. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month. Sign up for an annual membership before the end of August and you’ll get 15% off! Just click here: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, August 14, 2023
You really need to bid for me
Marcus, Luke, Jim and Vish surf a big ol’ wave of Barclays into the first Monday of the new season - join us! There’s plenty to get stuck into as Roy the Boy got in a scrap, Moises Caicedo got a lift to Chelsea from Peter Odemwingie and Ange Postecoglou brought some Aussie sunshine. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month. Sign up for an annual membership before the end of August and you’ll get 15% off! Just click here: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, August 11, 2023
The Preview Show: Kexit means Kexit
A new season, and more unanswered questions than ever! Will Harry Kane escape his safehouse and make it to Bayern Munich? Will Marcus go to see ANOTHER Bon Jovi gig? And will Pep Guardiola be successful in getting Nathan Redmond into a thong? Marcus, Luke, Pete and Vish are here to start your Premier League season with a bang! Plus, Speller vs Moore has FINALLY been decided. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month. Sign up for an annual membership before the end of August and you’ll get 15% off! Just click here: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, August 10, 2023
Introducing: Ramble Uncut
We’re back with a Patreon teaser! Every Wednesday, subscribers to the Football Ramble Patreon get a special extended version of the show that is ONLY available on our Patreon feed. There’ll be listener emails, bonus Donaldson anecdotes and much, much more - you might even find a few of the outtakes that don’t make it onto the main show! This week on Ramble Uncut, Marcus, Andy and Pete got stuck into their experiences of airport lounges, train carriages with football fans, and Marcus' hatred of tomatoes.To subscribe for just $5 a month, head to patreon.com/footballramble ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, August 09, 2023
The Ramble: Kevin de Eeyore
Julen Lopetegui’s stint at Wolves is officially over, but thankfully his return ticket to the continent is probably still valid. Today Marcus, Andy and Pete are here to discuss whether Gary O’Neil is the Gaviscon that Wolves now need. Andy then tries to win the West Ham fans over by explaining that their new signing is “tough as old boots”, before we explain why Kevin de Bruyne is the Eeyore of the Premier League. Subscribe to our European football show, On The Continent, here ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month. Sign up for an annual membership before the end of August and you’ll get 15% off! Just click here: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, August 07, 2023
The Ramble: Donaldson’s Fishmongers
The new season is upon us! And where else to start but Pete’s potential incompetence as a fishmonger. Pete, Luke, Vish and Andy discuss the Community Shield, whether Hugh Jackman is a weird bloke after his visit to Wrexham, and we pay our respects to the teams that go thrashed on the opening day of the EFL season. Come join us and catch our next episode on Wednesday! Subscribe to our European football show, On The Continent, here ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month. Sign up for an annual membership before the end of August and you’ll get 15% off! Just click here: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, August 04, 2023
The Ramble: Tried to text my dog
Vish is back and football is on its way back! The EFL returns and - Meg White drum roll please - there’s the Community Shield! The hottest Premier League-adjacent game of the summer. Pete and Luke give Vish a summer’s-worth of ribbing and then get down to (some) football chat. Plus, why Ed Sheeran’s Iron Maiden covers have ruined Chelsea’s season and we ask the crucial question: are you Carlton Palmer? Subscribe to On The Continent here ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, August 03, 2023
Inside Luton Town: Episode 2
We know the history. Now, what about Luton Town’s future? In this episode, Kate Mason speaks to EFL experts, Luton’s CEO and manager, and fans to find out if Luton are ready for the next stage of their journey. Or has it come too soon? Not listened to Episode 1 yet? Find it directly below this one in your podcast app! Special thanks to the Luton Town Supporters’ Trust, the Oh When The Town Podcast, and everyone connected to Luton Town Football Club who helped us make this episode. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon to support the show here: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, August 02, 2023
Inside Luton Town: Episode 1
Luton Town will be a Premier League club this season. But they’ll be a Premier League club like no other. Over the next two days on the Ramble feed, we’re going to tell the story of Luton’s extraordinary rise, fall and rise through the divisions! Join Kate Mason as she speaks to fans, residents, and the people at the very heart of the club. Episode 2 is out tomorrow, right here on the Football Ramble feed! Special thanks to the Luton Town Supporters’ Trust, the Oh When The Town Podcast, and everyone connected to Luton Town Football Club who helped us make this episode. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon to support the show here: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, August 01, 2023
The Ramble: The Bath Demon
Watch out! Mind you don’t get infected with Pete Donaldson-lookalike syndrome… Pete, Luke and Jim round-up the latest as another Viking joins the Premier League, Harry Kane keeps looking for less spicy food, and John Terry sings at Ashley Cole’s wedding. It’s as bad as it sounds. Come join us! Subscribe to our brand new On The Continent feed here ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, July 31, 2023
OTC Transfer Special: Man United’s slice of Danish and Europe’s striker merry-go-round
Miguel Delaney and Nicky Bandini join Dotun for the final OTC transfer special of the summer, as Man United finalise a deal for one of Europe’s most exciting young strikers in Rasmus Højlund. But will the gamble be worth it? And what will he bring to Old Trafford? We’ve got all you need to know. Plus, the Kylian Mbappé saga rolls on as Liverpool and Chelsea throw their respective hats in the ring. We also get to plenty of your questions, as we highlight some of our favourite under the radar moves across Europe. Subscribe to On The Continent here ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, July 28, 2023
The Ramble: I’m toooo loyal
Whether its footballers kicking lumps out of each other in the States or Jordan Henderson heading to Saudi Arabia, there ain’t time for pre-season romance this summer! Pete, Luke and Jim chew the fat on all that and much more. Plus, Pete brings unexpected news about one of his favourite wrestlers lowballing plumbers in the Leigh-On-Sea area. Subscribe to On The Continent here ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, July 27, 2023
The Drop In: James Graham and writing Southgate
Today, we’ve got something a little different on the Drop In! We’re joined by one of Britain’s most-celebrated writers for stage and screen: it’s James Graham! James has recently written a play entirely about Gareth Southgate and the England national team. Kate chats to him about what’s it all about and they reflect on how Southgate’s team have changed the face of national identity. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, July 26, 2023
REVISITED | Pete's Film Club: Quincy, M.E.
In our final special Patreon drop of the summer, we’re throwing it back to one of Pete’s personal favourites of the season! Listen on to find out more. For more bonus content just like this, head to patreon.com/footballramble ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, July 25, 2023
OTC Transfer Special: A €300m offer for Kylian Mbappé - what does this mean?
After Al-Hilal made a world-record transfer bid for Kylian Mbappé, Dotun is joined by Nicky Bandini and David Cartlidge to dissect what this means for Mbappé and the potential consequences for European football. One player trying his best not to move to Saudi Arabia is Romelu Lukaku - but, now Inter have lost interest, does he have a choice? Plus, we asses the Shakespearian love triangle that is emerging between Atlético Madrid, João Félix and Barcelona. We'll be back with another OTC Transfer Special next week. Got a question for us? Ask away! Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, July 24, 2023
The Ramble: We’re off to JLingz FC
In an absolutely seismic pre-season friendly, Man United beat up Arsenal on the pitch - while Arsenal fans in the stands beat up each other. Ahh, soccer. Marcus, Jim and Pete thoroughly cover that, try to smuggle some Lionel Messi shirts out of Miami, book trials at JLingz FC and buy a hearse. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trailer · Mon, July 24, 2023
The Ramble 2023/24 Season
Listen to find out our BRAND NEW 2023/24 schedule! Begins on Monday August 7th. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, July 22, 2023
Upfront: The Lionesses struggle past Haiti
The Upfront team bring you all the reaction to England’s very first game at the Women’s World Cup! England got off to a winning start, but a pretty unconvincing one. So, what next? Join Chloe and Rachel for chat throughout the tournament here and follow Upfront on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube ! Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, July 21, 2023
Ramble Reacts: A New Devil is Arriving
Marcus and Andy are back with big news! Everyone wants to leave Fulham. They discuss what playmaker-keeper André Onana will bring to Erik Ten Hag’s ranks and there’s some heated debate about King of the Cottage, Marco Silva! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, July 20, 2023
OTC Transfer Special: What’s going on in Ligue 1?
Kylian Mbappé’s deadline to extend his PSG contract is approaching. Today, Jonathan Johnson joins Dotun and Andy to explain why Harry Kane to PSG would never have made sense and Andy explains why Dušan Vlahović is a much better fit. It’s fair to say the PSG ultras don’t agree… Elsewhere, we celebrate the romance of Ángel Di María’s return to Benfica before Andy and Jonathan talk about the transfers that have caught their eye so far this summer. We'll be back with another OTC Transfer Special next week. Got a question for us? Ask away! Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, July 19, 2023
GOAT Farm: England
Today, we’re back with another of our Patreon mini-series: GOAT farm! In this series, we picked our favourite XI for a chosen team or subject and today's episode really is THE big one. It's England since 1990! Mr England himself, Marcus Speller, is joined by Jim Campbell for this one and beware… Jim has a midfield curveball. This is an episode you don't want to miss! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, July 18, 2023
Upfront's Guide to the Women's World Cup: England’s chances, Ireland’s hopes, and can Sam Kerr lead the co-hosts to glory?
It’s FINALLY HERE! The World Cup starts on Thursday, and Upfront has all the info you need ahead of the biggest women’s football tournament in history. In Part One, Chloe and Rachel look at England’s chances and whether they can find their attacking rhythm in time. We also check in on Ireland’s hopes, wonder if Sam Kerr can fire the Aussies to glory and assess the reigning Olympic champions Canada. Join them for part two tomorrow on the Upfront feed featuring the USWNT, Brazil and some European hopefuls! Subscribe to Upfront here for three episodes a week throughout the Women's World Cup. Follow Upfront on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube ! Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, July 18, 2023
The Football Ramble’s Guide to… David Beckham’s move to LA Galaxy
For our final Guide To… of the summer, we could only end on football’s headline act making hay in Hollywood. Nope, it’s not Lionel Messi moving to Inter Miami - it’s David Beckham’s move to LA Galaxy back in 2007! From his box office debut - when he was properly injured - through to controversial loan moves back to Europe and eventual success, it remains one of world football’s most culturally significant transfers. But who did it actually benefit? The Galaxy? The League? Brand Becks? Marcus, Luke and Jim are on hand to roll back the years - join us! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, July 17, 2023
The Ramble: The Fizzer effect
It was another HUGE weekend in the Football calendar… It's always great to see the Scottish League Cup start again. It was a shame Bonnyrigg Rose couldn’t get a result, though. Lionel Messi did also sign for Inter Miami this weekend and today we debate whether Messi winning MLS would be comparable to Maradona at Napoli. Jim then thanks Ian Wright for the signing of Declan Rice and “my giddy aunt, here we go” Marcus has confirmed the signing of André Onana to Manchester United. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, July 15, 2023
REVISITED | Ramble Meets… Declan Rice
With Declan Rice’s move to Arsenal FINALLY confirmed, Luke goes back into the archives to bring you his Ramble Meets interview episode with the man himself back in 2019. Rice gives a great insight into his personality, as he talks about being a professional footballer, how he interprets his own position, and some of the many sacrifices he made when he was growing up to not only succeed, but now become the most expensive English player of all time. So join Luke and Declan and enjoy! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, July 14, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Breakfast with Bayern
Marcus and Luke return with fresh, breakfast-based developments around Harry Kane to Bayern Munich! Petty squabbling between Speller and Moore incoming, so be ready to pick your side... We also don’t hold back on our thoughts over Jordan Henderson’s rumoured agreement to join Al-Ettifaq and we reflect on Dele’s hugely affecting interview with Gary Neville. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, July 13, 2023
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… The first ever World Cup
The World Cup is still brilliant, but it’s got its problems. And yet the issues we face today aren’t as confusing and downright obscene as those faced by the thirteen teams who competed in the first ever World Cup. There was - we stress - some truly outrageous moments. Teams and fans missed their steamboats there, brawls erupted on the pitches and in the stands, kings picked some of the teams and a defeat in the final incited a literal military coup. Marcus, Luke, Andy and Pete are your insightful tour guides! Let us know what you thought of today’s Guide. Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, July 12, 2023
Upfront: Ex-England keeper Carly Telford on Wiegman, Mary Earps’ story, and penalty psychology!
Chloe and Rachel bring you a very special episode of Upfront ahead of the World Cup next Thursday! Our guest today - Carly Telford - has been to not one, not two, but THREE World Cups! So who better to tell us about how to prepare for a major tournament? Chloe and Rachel sit down with Carly for a fascinating pod, where Carly reveals her formative conversation with the Lionesses No.1 Mary Earps, how England really prepare their goalkeepers for penalty shootouts, and why Sarina Wiegman is less of a harsh taskmaster than you might think! Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble , @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89 . And find us on YouTube ! Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, July 11, 2023
OTC Transfer Special: Inter’s recovery, sweeper keepers, and the Saudi situation
Dotun and Andy are joined by Miguel Delaney to discuss why Inter could be Serie A’s early favourites – even as they look set to lose their No.1, André Onana! Plus, we explore why the Saudi Pro League’s huge spending is not actually causing problems for Premier League clubs, but giving them a helping hand. We'll be back with another OTC Transfer Special next week. Got a question for us? Ask away! Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, July 10, 2023
The Ramble: Give him the BRIT Awards
What’s that, England silverware I see?! Marcus, Jim and Luke discuss yet more signs of England’s imminent domination of international football after the U21s win the Euros. But who will be the new Mark Hateley? And will Ashley Cole finally put that rifle down… Plus, David de Gea leaves Manchester United, another classic Neil Warnock tale, and Kevin Keegan RETURNS for his hottest hosting gig yet! Join us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, July 08, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Arsenal's new Vieira?
Marcus and Andy discuss a distinctly un-Arsenal last 24 hours at Arsenal, as the world and Dean Saunders await Declan Rice’s imminent announcement! We discuss whether he’s a game-changer for the Gunners, the departure of two Premier League stalwarts on Friday, and whether Kylian Mbappé is really coming to the Emirates. Spoiler: he isn’t. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, July 07, 2023
The Five Hive: Favourite football games we've attended
Today, we welcome you to another of our Patreon mini-series: The Five Hive! Every Sunday, we debated our favourite fives - from football's best villains, to stadiums we want to visit. Today, Marcus is joined by Pete and Andy to discuss the top five football games they've ever attended. Admittedly, we did end up focusing on a more pressing concern: has Andy ever been involved in football hooliganism? Pete's also got an interesting story about a trip to Japan... obviously! For more bonus episodes like this and other exclusive benefits, head over to patreon.com/footballramble ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, July 06, 2023
Pete's Film Club: United Passions
Pete’s Film Club made its long awaited return on the Football Ramble Patreon during the World Cup! The Club is the only place where you’ll hear us review the most bang average football films out there. So today, we bring you episode one of our Patreon mini-series, where Pete and Luke review United Passions! It’s the film about FIFA made by FIFA. We’ll say no more because you simply HAVE TO hear it to believe it. For more bonus episodes like this and other exclusive benefits, head over to patreon.com/footballramble ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, July 05, 2023
The Ramble: Top Pharmaceutical Manager
Is Andy Brassell a football journalist or a top pharmaceutical manager? You can tell it’s a summer Ramble… Marcus, Luke, Pete and Andy react to Mason Mount’s goodbye video and Jonjo Shelvey’s nighttime activities. Plus, Marcus has some difficulties with Italian desserts and Pete has his say on Crystal Palace’s decision to keep Big Hodgson. Come join us! Catch Vish, Pete and Jim's Team of the Season on YouTube here ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, July 04, 2023
OTC Transfer Special: Szoboszlai, stars of the U21s Euros, and the Turkish Messi
One of the worst exoduses in European football continues at RB Leipzig. So, what is Dominik Szoboszlai bringing to Liverpool – but also what kind of gap are he and others like him leaving in the Bundesliga? Dotun, Andy and David pick the bones out of that and check in with the top three in La Liga, where Barcelona’s wishlist includes a former Southampton player and surely THE bargain of the window. We'll be back with another OTC Transfer Special next week. Got a question for us? Ask away! Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, July 03, 2023
The Football Ramble's Guide To... Zidane's headbutt
Zinedine Zidane. One of the all time greats. A gyroscopic magician. A picture of serene perfection. But also a picture of serene perfection that might stamp on you at any moment. Or in the case of 2006, headbutt you in the chest. And very hard. Marcus, Luke, Pete and Jim take you back to one of most mental moments in football history, when one of the legends of the game - on the biggest stage of all - lost his head by using it. Let us know what you thought of today’s Guide. Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trailer · Sun, July 02, 2023
June recap
A taste of some of our favourite moments from last month on the show! Like what you hear? Well we've got episodes throughout the week for the entire summer! Hit that subscribe button to make sure you never miss a thing. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, June 30, 2023
The Ramble: Steve Fireball
ALL ABOARD! Marcus, Luke, Pete and Jim discuss Englishmen on the move: from Declan Rice, to Madders, to… Gary Neville on Dragons Den? Pete makes a pitch for his new invention to G Nev, Marcus makes his bid to oust Fabrizio Romano as Official Transfer Source, and we wonder whether it’s polite to announce your new club at a teammate’s wedding. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, June 29, 2023
OTC Transfer Special: When Bayern met Harry
Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini discuss the question on everyone’s lips: could Bayern Munich and Harry Kane really be a match made in heaven? We break the move down for both sides and ponder on the future of the other striker being courted by clubs across Europe, Victor Osimhen. Is he a better option that Kane after all? Plus, has Max Allegri scared everyone off at Juventus and we explain which club is having the worst window so far for outgoings! We'll be back with another OTC Transfer Special next week. Got a question for us? Ask away! Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, June 28, 2023
The Drop In: Patrice Evra and loving this game
You know him as the footballer and the social media eccentric. But today, you’re going to meet the many, many sides of Patrice Evra. From his activism work, to his true thoughts on Manchester City’s treble winners, this conversation might well break your heart and have you crying with laughter in equal measure. Please be aware that today’s episode features conversation about child sexual abuse. Who would you like Kate to speak to next? Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, June 27, 2023
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… England 1-2 Iceland, Euro 2016
It all started with Roy and Ray’s trip down the Seine… Seven years since it happened, we return to the most significant moment in the England men’s national team’s recent history: crippling humiliation at the hands of Iceland! Marcus, Luke, Pete and Jim reflect on the Three Lions’ lowest ebb, just how much it paved the way for Gareth Southgate’s success, and how many Freddos Wayne Rooney could have bought for each member of the Iceland population on his salary per week. Let us know what you thought of today’s Guide. Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, June 26, 2023
The Ramble: The Begrudger
Introducing Marvel’s newest superhero, played by Luke Moore: The Begrudger. Marcus, Luke, Pete and Jim discuss footballers at Glastonbury, Pete’s dream about Joelinton, and Odion Ighalo’s golden throne in Saudi Arabia. What on earth is happening. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, June 23, 2023
The Ramble: Good Mum's Houses
Our end of season predictions are HERE! Jules, Vish, Pete and Jim reveal who they picked way back in August last year and there are - quite frankly - some absolute rotters in there. We also discuss Man City’s plans to build a tunnel to London for Declan Rice, while across the city Adrien Rabiot’s mum holds the entire Manchester United board hostage. Plus, Pete has an idea for a quite inappropriate new TV show and Jules gives you a song to send you into the weekend! Breaking news: it’s not Pit and Bull. Share your predictions with us on socials with #RamblePredictions! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, June 22, 2023
OTC Transfer Special: Bayern’s Englishmen, Tonali the Geordie, and Dotun’s slip!
It’s our first OTC Transfer Special of the summer! Dotun, Andy and wrongly-suspected Geordie David Cartlidge get under the skin of Europe’s biggest transfer stories right now. Andy explains why England’s brave boy Kyle Walker will fare well at Bayern Munich – but do they really need him? We also discuss how Dortmund can *maybe* replace Bellingham and ask who the ‘domino’ transfer will be this summer! Plus, listen out for Dotun’s grave error… We'll be back with another OTC Transfer Special next week. Got a question for us? Ask away! Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, June 21, 2023
The Football Ramble’s Best of 2022/23: Part 2
We’re back with more moments of mischief! From Pete’s fibre glass crocodile, to Andy’s unprecedented meltdown - which was only narrowly edged by Spurs’ - the past six months have served us some gems. So, enjoy! First off, what’s Salt Bae doing with that coffin… Get in touch with your favourite Ramble moments from 2022/23! Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, June 20, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Arjen Saka
It was good, but Marcus wanted eight. Marcus, Andy and their respective giddy aunts react to England’s season-closing demolition job! There’s lots of love for Bukayo Saka, not so much love for Thibaut Courtois who’s been an enormous silly sausage, and Wales leave us feeling nothing much at all. Plus, Spanish Mike Dean signs off in style! Off he pops. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, June 19, 2023
The Ramble: Sign Jermaine Defoe
Welcome to the Nations League Ramble! Where Marcus holds Andy and Luke at gunpoint to talk about the Nations League. On his return, Luke provides a (sort of) touching tribute to Martin Tyler and wages war with Harry Maguire – which Marcus simply cannot tolerate, of course. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, June 16, 2023
The Preview Show: Jack Grealish’s World
International football is BACK! Football will never end. Ever. Don't worry though because Mr Worldwide himself Marcus Speller is joined by Andy and Pete to react to an eventful week for Jack Grealish, Callum Wilson’s unusual art collection, and Scotland’s showdown with the Big Huddy. Plus, Phil Neville has already ushered Canada to their first major final in 23 years. Haters gonna hate. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, June 15, 2023
On The Continent: 2022/23 end of season special!
Dotun and Andy are joined by Miguel Delaney, Jonathan Johnson and Nicky Bandini to discuss the big trends across the season that was! Will clubs like Lens and Union Berlin continue to upset the odds domestically? Can anyone really vie for Man City’s UCL crown next year? And it begins: where is Kylian Mbappé off to? Got a question for us? Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, June 14, 2023
The Football Ramble’s Best of 2022/23: Part 1
Cristiano Ronaldo’s strops? Marcus’ random beef with Harry Potter? Kevin Keegan’s involvement with the Freight Association?! Yep, those things all happened this season! Pete guides you through the Ramble’s best bits from the first half of this bumper season! We’re back next Wednesday with Part 2! Get in touch with your favourite Ramble moments from 2022/23! Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, June 13, 2023
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Zlatan
Even if you couldn’t stand him, you were glad to see him. Unless you’re Ryan Shawcross. After his recent retirement, Marcus, Vish, Andy and Jim look back on the life and times of Zlatan Ibrahimović. Let us know what you thought of today’s Guide. Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, June 12, 2023
The Ramble: Silva-Tongued
That’s a wrap on the Champions League! Marcus, Jim, Vish and Pete salute Pep Guardiola for the second treble of his career and Des Kelly for his charitable generosity. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, June 09, 2023
The Preview Show: AI Warnock
Marcus, Vish, Jim and Andy look ahead to the big one: Manchester City vs Interazionale! … aaaaand then get on to more pressing matters, including a Cumdog/Cumdingo/Cumgeroo update, the state of Luciano Spalletti’s Fiat Panda, and Neil Warnock’s plans to manage Huddersfield Town until 2123. Join us! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, June 08, 2023
On The Continent: The end of an era special
Dotun and Andy are joined by France football expert Jonathan Johnson for the most farewells we’ve ever had on OTC! We discuss whether Zlatan Ibrahimović really leaves behind legendary status at any of his clubs, the reasons behind Karim Benzema’s sudden Real Madrid exit, and just how Lionel Messi will be remembered in Paris after what Jonathan argues has been two seasons of regression. At least Neymar (aka Barney Gumble) is still there though… Plus, the small matter of this weekend’s Champions League finale! Got a question for us? Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, June 08, 2023
Ramble Reacts: The Trophyman
David Moyes embodied the spirit of Steve Bruce celebrating on Fifa as the Ferryman became the Trophyman thanks to West Ham’s first European trophy in 58 years. Marcus, Jim and Andy are here to revel in a glorious evening for the Hammers. However, we also have to ask whether it’s time for Moyes to sail off into the sunset with his trophy in hand? Plus, we try to predict Fizzer’s next move after he got the sack at Inter Miami. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, June 07, 2023
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Inter’s Treble Winners
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Inter’s Treble Winners The A-Team, the Expendables, the Inglorious Bastards. José Mourinho’s treble-winning Inter side were a rag-tag bunch of disillusioned stars, but united by the most powerful combination football has ever seen: determination, plenty of skill, PLENTY of Argentinian barbecues, the power of volcanoes, and a huge chip on their shoulder! Ahead of Saturday’s final, we look back on one of the most remarkable club seasons of the 21st century. Let us know what you thought of today’s Guide. Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, June 06, 2023
Phil Neville at Inter Miami: A Tribute
To mark the end of one of football’s greatest managerial eras, Marcus brings you a selection of his favourite Ramble moments provided by Phil Neville’s Inter Miami. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, June 05, 2023
The Ramble: Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting
Man City might be one step closer to the treble, but Pep Guardiola’s celebration was the worse thing we’ve ever seen on the Wembley touchline. Marcus, Vish and Jim expose news of a shocking punch-up between Elton John and Pep, put a red lightsaber in Harry Kane’s hand, and bid farewell to Zlatan! We thought it would never end! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, June 02, 2023
The Preview Show: WE'RE AT WEMBLEY!
We've only been given the keys to the Wembley dressing room ahead of the FA Cup Final!! Marcus, Jim, Andy and Pete bring you a very special Preview Show from the bowels of Wembley Stadium. Expect wicked whispers from Pete, a football club owner storming a pitch on a mobility scooter, and Jack's Encyclopaedia with a toilety twist! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, June 01, 2023
On The Continent: A Chuckle Brother's Title Race
Dotun and Andy are joined by Archie Rhind-Tutt to collectively ask: what the hell Dortmund?! Plus, Nicky joins us to discuss José Mourinho's future and Luciano Spalletti's farewell. We try to keep up with the Icardis, too! Got a question for us? Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, June 01, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Sevilla have done it again
I don’t care what you say, we absolutely do want to see it. Sevilla and Roma headlined a “festival of gamesmanship” last night and Real Betis… erm no sorry… Sevilla were the eventual winners. Obviously. Today Marcus, Jim and Andy are here to dissect the Europa League final, yellow cards and all, and explain why José Mourinho’s future will most likely be spent criticising the fan that took his runners-up medal. Tune in. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, May 31, 2023
The Drop In: Paul Barber and running Brighton
Today, we're speaking to the man who runs perhaps the standout club in the Premier League. It's Brighton chief exec, Paul Barber! Who would you like Kate to speak to next? Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, May 30, 2023
The Football Ramble's Guide To... Big Sam at Bolton
After Big Sam's *checks notes* second Premier League relegation, we thought we'd remember better times. Marcus, Andy, Jim and Pete revisit his time at Bolton Wanderers, who went from Division Two strugglers to Premier-League-big-boy-botherers! It all started with Phil Brown getting smashed with an ashtray in the bogs of a golf club... Let us know what you thought of today’s Guide. Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, May 29, 2023
The Ramble: Little hairy troll
That’s a wrap for the Premier League! Like Weston McKennie, we’re hopping on a train straight out of this madhouse as quickly as possible… Marcus, Jim, David and Pete relive the last stirrings of the relegation tussle which saw Everton stay up and Sean Dyche have over £3 million to spend on some nice vests. Elsewhere, Harvey Barnes signs for every club in the Premier League, Dortmund make us tear our hair out, and Marcus turns into a right old hairy troll. So Pete spits on him, naturally. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, May 26, 2023
The Preview Show: Double down Fizzer
Man United secured Champions League football last night and Chelsea were, erm, Chelsea. Marcus, Jim, Andy and Pete take a look at Frank Lampard’s “Nathan Jones-esque” time as caretaker manager and try decide whether he would be a good fit for Inter Miami once Fizzer leaves the job. We also preview the survival Sunday, aka the best part of the Premier League season, and we give Eberechi Eze some goal celebration advice ahead of his first England call-up. Plus, we hear about Pete’s new role as the McDonald’s Fairy… Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, May 25, 2023
On The Continent: Are Bayern the bottlers now?
As league seasons come to a close across Europe, Dotun, Andy and David have some huge stories to unpack. After Valencia double down in their self-defence over the racist abuse aimed at Vinícius Junior, we discuss attitudes to racism in Spain and the shameful response from La Liga. We also react to ANOTHER Juventus points deduction which - surprisingly - has José Mourinho in a huff. Plus, it looks like Bayern are about to let the Bundesliga slip out of their hands for the first time since 2012. Why has it gone so disastrously wrong for Tommy Tuchel? Got a question for us? Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, May 25, 2023
The Drop In: Lee Dykes and mastering the transfer market
Today, we're joined by one of the brains behind the Premier League's 'brainiest' club! Brentford Technical Director Lee Dykes welcomes Kate to the Bees' training ground to talk about the transfer window, how to spot players early, adapting without Ivan Toney, and Lee's views on their west London neighbours, Chelsea. This one is an absolute must-listen! Who would you like Kate to speak to next? Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, May 24, 2023
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Lasagne Gate
Think the past couple of months have been, er, sticky for Spurs? You ain’t seen nothing yet. The night before the final day in May 2006, Spurs just needed to beat West Ham to pip Arsenal to the fourth and final Champions League place – but then, they s****ed themselves because of a dodgy lasagne. Marcus, Pete, Vish and Jim reinvestigate one of the most dramatic plot twists to any Premier League season ever! Let us know what you thought of today’s Guide. Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, May 23, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Newcastle return to the Champions League!
Pete got his top off within the first 20 seconds of this. And who can blame him! He’s covered in pig piss after all… Marcus, Jim and Pete react to the most treasured 0-0 draw of the season which saw Newcastle guarantee Champions League qualification for the first time in over 20 years and Leicester guarantee… a fair go at staying up. Plus, who’d be the funniest team to get relegated and which European city does Pete want to have a scrap in first! Watch out Kazakhstan is all I’m sayin. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, May 22, 2023
The Ramble: And a hamstring injury!
Manchester City are the champions, but we all know who the real winner was this weekend. That’s right, Big Sam found a fiver on the touchline. Jules, Vish, Jim and a pig piss-soaked Pete Donaldson take in the penultimate weekend of the Premier League season, where we ask whether a dog or an olive tree is to blame for Arsenal’s capitulation, whether West Ham should build a statue of Jules Breach, and we witness one of the most insane pieces of football commentary ever. And Brighton have made it into Europe! One Rambler is fuming about it… Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, May 19, 2023
The Preview Show: Thursday’s the new Friday
West Ham are in a European final! Sheffield Wednesday gave us one of the most dramatic nights of the season! And José Mourinho’s Roma… yeah, well they drew 0-0 with Bayer Leverkusen and had one shot to progress to the final of the Europa League. Vintage. Marcus, Vish, David and Jim chew on all of that with their Bobby Dazzlers (more on that, too) and discuss why Frank Lampard’s Chelsea will definitely halt Manchester City’s march to the title on Sunday. Plus, an unlikely gripe with construction sites in Birmingham and Vish’s even more unlikely obsession with Cesare Maldini. If you’re listening, Cesare… Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, May 18, 2023
On The Continent: Man City’s pinnacle
Dotun and Andy are joined by Miguel Delaney to discuss perhaps THE best single performance by an English team in Europe we’ve ever seen and what has brought us to this moment. We also speculate about the future for Real Madrid and whether this should really signal for a changing of the guard, both on the pitch and in the dugout. And would you rather be Inter - with a Champions League final to look forward to but sat on a ticking financial time bomb - or AC Milan - with a squad full of young talent - right now? Plus, we have a message for Barcelona: don’t do ring-a-ring-a-roses to celebrate a title win at your most hated rival’s stadium! Got a question for us? Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, May 18, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Pep achieves perfection
You know what is far from perfect though? DJ Grealo’s set in the metaverse! That’s right, Pete went in there and he brings news. Pete, Vish and Jim munch on that, how Man City’s continued march to European silverware has left us feeling, and one of the best 45 minutes of football we’ve ever seen, which left even Don Carlo and his eyebrows completely powerless. We also discuss the real treble: Vish and his friends losing three phones on a night out in Bath in the noughties and retrieving all three within 24 hours. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . You can find Pete stumbling around the metaverse with Jack Grealish here . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, May 17, 2023
At The Match: The Dortmund Experience
With Borussia Dortmund and Bayern locked in an epic title race, Andy had to head over to Dortmund to share the roar of the Yellow Wall for a crucial showdown with Borussia Mönchengladbach. He speaks to former Dortmund player Patrick Owomoyela about that fabled atmosphere and meets some very unusual Dortmund fans who have come all the way from… Dumbarton?! Where should Andy head to next? Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, May 17, 2023
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… the 1999 Champions League final
Close to 10 years to the day since Sir Alex Ferguson’s final game as manager of Manchester United, we had to look back at the defining game of his career. Or really, the defining two minutes of it. Marcus Speller, Luke No-friends-at-the-pub Moore and Vithushan Wee Nipper Ehantharajah reminisce about Manchester United’s extraordinary turnaround against Bayern Munich and Ferguson’s role in it all. From the snooker with Jonathan Greening, to distracting a - erm - restless Roy Keane, and *that* iconic post-match interview. The Football Ramble, bloody hell. Let us know what you thought of today’s Guide. Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, May 16, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Pete’s lost VAR tapes
Leicester City are falling deeper into the mire and inexplicably Jonny Evans - the oldest man in the world - is the only one being asked to drag them out of it. Pete, Vish and Jim react to last night’s damaging defeat to Liverpool, while after Howard Webb’s appearance on Sky Pete reveals some exclusive audio of what video assistant referees and their on-pitch colleagues are REALLY saying to each other. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, May 15, 2023
The Ramble: STILL fighting for this title
It might be the fourth time we’ve said this, but Arsenal’s title dreams are surely, FINALLY over. Can someone tell Jim? Pete, Jim, Vish and Andy hop aboard Jordan Pickford’s bouncy castle to react to that, Southampton and Rishi Sunak finally levelling down, and the chaos at Elland Road that definitely had Big Sam rubbing his hands but probably also biting through Patrick Bamford’s violin strings one by one. And it sounds like Mauricio Pochettino is destined for Chelsea – but Andy isn’t convinced by ‘Argentinian Alan Curbishley’… Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, May 12, 2023
The Preview Show: Neil Warnock's escape room
Marcus Speller returns! Open those gates to the weekend and run free. David Moyes is ready to cut some shapes, that’s for sure. That troubling news aside, Marcus, Jim, Andy and Vish also chew the fat over new not-so-cunning Bond villain Sam Allardyce and his no doubt affectionate reunion with Newcastle’s away fans. Plus, Arsenal face a tough test (aka angry Roberto De Zerbi), the play-offs are here, and Neil Warnock’s launching an escape room! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, May 11, 2023
On The Continent: Inter the Colosseum
Nicky Bandini joins us from Milan to relive a truly once-in-a-lifetime atmosphere at San Siro. How did Inter take control of this tie so decisively? We discuss 37-year-old (yes, 37-year-old!) Edin Džeko’s performance and ask where it went wrong for Milan. After a week of celebrations, we also take in the significance of Napoli’s title win. Does it really matter if this is just a glorious one-off? Plus, one of the games in the season in Ligue 1 - followed by one its biggest bombshells. You’ll be glad to hear Hatem Ben Arfa got involved, of course. Got a question for us? Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, May 10, 2023
The Drop In: Rob Edwards and modern management
With the play-offs around the corner, today we have the pleasure of sitting down with one of the protagonists right in the thick of it: Luton Town manager, Rob Edwards! Kate heads to Luton’s training ground to ask Rob about how his own playing career prepared him for this, the brilliant underdog spirit of Kenilworth Road, and Luton Town’s very real dreams of reaching the Premier League. Who would you like Kate to speak to next? Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, May 10, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Dani Carvajal hunts DJ Grealo
It was a big night in the Champions League last night and there is one burning question that we have to ask: Did you see what Man City were wearing pre-match? Fashion choices aside, there was plenty for Pete, Luke and Vish to enjoy from the game including Dani Carvajal making it his personal mission to hunt DJ Grealo and Carlo Ancelotti seemingly not understanding that managers could get yellow cards also. Oh, and the goals were pretty good too… Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, May 09, 2023
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona
As the Champions League semi-finals return, we simply had to turn back the clock to May 2019, when something quite incredible went down at Anfield in the final four of that season’s competition. Marcus, Luke and Andy share their stories and hot takes on one of the greatest European nights ever, as Liverpool did the unthinkable and then Barcelona proceeded to do the unaffordable in the months afterwards… Let us know what you thought of today’s Guide on Twitter @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, May 08, 2023
The Ramble: Slog on the Tyne
Pete, Vish and Jim bring their judges’ scorecards after Arsenal and Newcastle slugged out a proper humdinger. Arsenal edged that one because they re-watched All or Nothing beforehand, apparently. Elsewhere, David de Gea’s playing 4D chess ahead of renewed contract talks, while Fancy Frank finally got a Chelsea win and Big Sam reminded us what we’ve all been missing. Barclays galore! Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, May 05, 2023
The Preview Show: King Sam’s coronation
It’s Big Sam’s coronation weekend! Today, Jules, Jim, Andy and Pete have gathered to celebrate not one but two coronations, as Napoli’s party boat officially set sail last night after winning their first Scudetto in 33 years. Elsewhere, Pete fears for the fish, as there was a party in another seaside location after Brighton’s late winner against Man United last night. Plus, we asked whether Jack Grealish (aka DJ Grealo) is about to bring back Madchester, and we take a moment to enjoy the prospect of Neymar partying in the Bigg Market next season. There are parties everywhere you look... Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, May 04, 2023
On The Continent: Messi’s back door exit
PSG are The Wombles of European football. That’s the conclusion that Dotun, Andy and David come to when trying to work out when PSG will ever not be in a transitional period. Today, we discuss Messi’s suspension from PSG and why he is heading for his second backdoor exit in a row. Plus, Dotun asks “why are we waiting” as Napoli’s title celebrations are put on hold and we hear all about the “Sam Allardyce of Spain” and why Valencia’s chances of survival in La Liga are looking increasingly slim. Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @ dotunadebayo and @ andybrassell . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trailer · Thu, May 04, 2023
April recap
A taste of some of our favourite moments from last month on the show! Like what you hear? Well we've got episodes every single weekday throughout the rest of the season! Hit that subscribe button to make sure you never miss a thing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, May 03, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Big Sam’s back!
The footballing gods have delivered! We’ve been served up the best piece of Barclays news of the season so far. Big Sam Allardyce has been given four games to save Leeds United and Pete, Luke and Jim couldn’t resist jumping on to record a pod and revel in the news. Although this is good news for the Ramble we do accept that it's probably not great for Patrick Bamford...anyone for a culture clash? We also consider a situation where Big Sam keeps Leeds up without winning a game, and if that isn't the romantic side of the Beautiful Game, then what is? Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, May 03, 2023
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Lee Bowyer vs Kieron Dyer
We saved the best Newcastle-themed Ramble Guide till last! Today, we look back on one of the most baffling, thrilling and things-you-don’t-like-to-see-but-actually-really-want-to-see moments in Premier League history. That’s right, it’s the moment Lee Bowyer attacked his own Newcastle teammate, Kieron Dyer. And then the moment their manager, Graeme Souness, challenged them both to a fight. Join Marcus, Pete and Jim for a very Ramble trip down memory lane! Let us know what you thought of today’s Guide on Twitter @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, May 02, 2023
The Football Ramble's Guide To... Jamie Vardy
Imagine your loudmouth mate left your hometown, became one of the Premier League’s most fearsome strikers and secured a Premier League title, an FA Cup triumph and a Ballon d’Or nomination. Well, no need - Jamie Vardy did just that. Marcus, Andy, Luke and Jim get the party started with a look back over a phenomenal journey of grit, determination and shithousery. From gradually making a name for himself in non-league football to a foiled move to a club in Ibiza - Pacha, probably - his earlier years were a relentless, brutal lesson in goalscoring. And, after a slow start to the Premier League after a record-breaking move to Leicester, him and his motley crew of pirates went on to become modern day icons of English football. Let us know what you thought of today’s Guide on Twitter @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, May 02, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Sean Dyche digs one out
A chaotic game that benefited absolutely no one but was pure Barclays through and through. That calls for only one Reacts trio: Pete, Jim and Vish! They discuss Jordan Pickford’s colour printer, Sean Dyche’s nose-picking penchant and whether Brendan Rodgers’ trip to Mount Blanc is going to give Leicester the edge. Plus, could Alan Pardew end up at Leeds? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, May 01, 2023
The Ramble: Tottenham “Silly Goose” Hotspur
After all the badge chat on Friday, Jim’s decided that the animal on Tottenham's logo is actually a silly goose. There's no rest for Spurs fans just yet as today Jules, Vish, Jim and Andy are here to pick apart that sensational barn-burner against Liverpool! We also have to break the news to Jürgen Klopp that he is in fact now old. Once that’s out of the way, we take a moment to show our admiration for Wolves for securing safety and then just totally giving up on the rest of the season, while Andy shares his theory that Erling Haaland could be EVEN BETTER in two years' time. Frightening! Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, April 28, 2023
The Preview Show: Alexander Isak: No Way Home
Ryan Mason picked his favourite Tottenham hoodie out of the club shop last night and lead Spurs to a credible draw. Today Pete, Luke, Jim and Vish are here to try and work out whether playing The Stone Roses as the players went down the tunnel for half-time was the turning point for Spurs. Elsewhere, Vish is made to defend his claims that Joe Willock shouldn’t play for England - Spoiler: it doesn’t go well - and we try to work out what song Alexander Isak was singing while he dribble passed Michael Keane three times. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, April 27, 2023
On The Continent: Serie A’s Champions League contenders
Juventus have got their points back - for now - but are they good enough on the pitch to make it count? Nicky’s not convinced but she does suggest Inter's Simone Inzaghi COULD be the next Carlo Ancelotti. Today Dotun, Andy and Nicky look to Italy and the ongoing race for Europe, they hear from a listener that took Andy’s advice and saw Jose Mourinho’s Roma play in the flesh. We also ask: Can Dortmund beat Bayern in what is essentially now a 5 game season and why do things feel slightly underwhelming at Barcelona despite their huge lead at the top of La Liga? Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble, @ dotunadebayo and @ andybrassell . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, April 27, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Man City stomp on Arsenal’s dreams
Andy, Pete and a mildly miffed Jim dial in after The Big One™, where Erling n’ co let their hair down as Man City continue to reel Arsenal in. We shrug at this grim Premier League inevitability before turning to more unexpected and joyous matters: Nottingham Forest won a game! Frank Lampard lost another one, but never mind that… Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, April 26, 2023
The Ramble: COYS, Daniel
The youngest person gets the job - that’s Daniel Levy’s new motto, apparently! Pete’s in the hot seat today and he’s joined by Luke and Jim to once again try and make sense of Tottenham’s recruitment strategy. They also enjoy the fact that Jamie Vardy hasn’t forgotten how to be Jamie Vardy despite not scoring in six months, before torturing Jim with a preview of tonight’s huge clash between Arsenal and Man City. The key question in our analysis was, of course, should Mikel Arteta shave his hair off? Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, April 25, 2023
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Steven Gerrard’s Slip
Premier League title races have given us some great moments over the years, but few have reverberated through history quite as much as this one. Steven Gerrard had uttered the words - just a week before - “lads, we don’t let this slip”. And yet, on one fine day at Anfield in April 2014, it quite literally did. And who was the villain behind it all? Jose Mourinho, of course. Join Marcus, Andy, Jim and Vish to relive one of the juiciest games in Premier League history! Let us know what you thought of today’s Guide on Twitter @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, April 24, 2023
The Ramble: We’ve all got our jeans on!
Parachute Harry Redknapp in there. If this is the answer, what is the question? Marcus, Luke and Vish react to an astonishing 20 minutes at St James’ Park which showed, contrary to our views on Friday, that Spurs fans evidently haven’t suffered enough just yet. Plus, we pour one out for our favs Solly March and Brighton after FA Cup heartbreak, Vish opens hostilities with Australia and we offer our invaluable advice to Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds after Wrexham’s promotion! Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, April 21, 2023
The Preview Show: I’m Anti Brassell
Concerning news: Marcus’ Harry Maguire merch is rapidly decreasing in value. Marcus, Luke and Andy look back on a chaotic night in Spain, as Manchester United get pressed like some fresh Seville oranges. We also wonder whether Sean Bean will be in the crowd at Wembley, whether Diego Costa will do the decent thing and sacrifice himself to some crocodiles, and just how more bad news Spurs fans can take. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, April 20, 2023
On The Continent: The final four
See you at the San Siro! Dotun and Andy are joined by Jonathan Johnson to wonder what’s in store in the last four of the Champions League. We discuss who will have the edge in Milan and which of the rivals is best-equipped to go all the way – plus, we explain why Pep Guardiola is slowly turning into Carlo Ancelotti. Jonathan also gives the latest on the racism allegations facing PSG’s coach, Christophe Galtier. As ever in Paris, it’s complicated. Got a question for us? Tweet us @ FootballRamble , @ dotunadebayo and @ andybrassell . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, April 20, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Thomas Tuchel and Andy Carroll see red!
In separate games, sadly. But damn it all Marcus, Jim and Andy are here and armed with all the best bits from last night’s action nonetheless – from Man City and Inter’s progression in the Champions League, to a lil bit of Championship spice! Featuring goalscoring goalkeepers, a very stubborn football curse, and more outrageously outdated references. Plus, Jim offers his theory that Tuchel is just a top-tier Nathan Jones. Yikes. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, April 19, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Chelsea are put out of their misery
After Chelsea at last bowed out of the Champions League last night, Marcus, Andy and Luke are left scratching their heads over Frank Lampard’s lineup and… quite a lot of things really. Including: is the club in SUCH a bad way that an old Blockbuster cardboard cutout of Jean-Claude Van Damme would be pretty much as able a manager as a sentient Luis Enrique? Stay tuned. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, April 18, 2023
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… David Moyes at Man United
What’s that? The Grim Reaper in the front row of Goodison Park? That can only mean one thing… This Saturday will mark 9 years since David Moyes was sacked – not just as Manchester United boss, but as Sir Alex Ferguson’s not-so-carefully anointed successor. Marcus, Jim, Andy and Vish look back on a truly sensational 9 months in charge! Let us know what you thought of today’s Guide on Twitter @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, April 17, 2023
The Ramble: Critical clown mass
Peter’s here! And he’s actually meant to be! On the downside, he’s developed an addiction to shoplifting. He joins Marcus, Vish and Jim to look back on a weekend of some brilliant performances and quite delicious capitulations. Have Arsenal blown the title? Is Christian Stellini just Conte, but sh***er? And what did Todd Boehly get up to for an hour with the Chelsea players on Saturday? Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, April 15, 2023
At The Match: Man City and a night of contradictions
This season, Manchester City’s project might be about to reach its final chapter: lifting the Champions League. Andy headed up to Manchester on Tuesday night for City's clash with Bayern Munich, where he discusses a night of contradictions and Bayern fans’ remarkable protest against City’s ownership during the game with Miguel Delaney. Where should Andy head to next? Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, April 14, 2023
The Preview Show: Aim for his head!
Last night’s Europa League debacle leaves us asking: can Harry Maguire be to blame for the size of his head? Marcus, Luke, Andy and Jim have your weekend preview covered as they also reflect on who has the most beautiful eyes in football (you’ll be surprised), one of Nottingham Forest’s worst ideas yet for a replacement for Steve Cooper, and we figure out how much money we could make through OnlyFans. The pod all goes quite south after that… Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, April 13, 2023
On The Continent: Have Milan got Napoli’s number?
It’s first blood in the Champions League quarter-finals! Nicky Bandini joins Dotun and Andy from Milan with the sound of a packed San Siro still ringing in her ears! We pull apart a fascinating all-Italian clash that left us wondering whether this all-action Napoli team are a little too dependent on one missing action man in particular. After a bruising night in Manchester (pun intended), we also ask whether Bayern Munich should already be regretting their spin on the Thomas Tuchel roulette wheel. And Juventus! Remember them? They’ve got the Europa League in their sights… Got a question for us? Tweet us @ FootballRamble , @ dotunadebayo and @ andybrassell . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, April 13, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Chelsea get schooled in Madrid
And so did Todd Boehly, who predicted a 3-0 Chelsea win. Because of course he did. Marcus, Pete and Andy react to Chelsea’s tricky night at the Bernabéu, where even Pete’s most ardent Frank Lampard fandom cannot hide the fact that they simply can’t score for love nor money – nor even one of Ancelotti’s cigars. We also start our campaign for Dele Alli to be Real Madrid’s next manager and we check in with Neil Warnock, who’s been up to some unlicensed foot bothering. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, April 12, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Man City give Bayern a kicking
As well as every cultural reference point from the year 1996, Marcus and Luke are here to react to Man City’s statement victory over Tommy Tuchel’s Bayern! We discuss Jack Grealish’s maturity on the big stage, Stuart Pearce’s suspicious comments about Swiss bank accounts, and Dean Smith’s hire as Leicester gaffer! Plus, who would you rather be stuck in a lift with: Gary Cotterill or James Corden. Luke knows his answer… Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, April 11, 2023
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Alan Shearer’s 8 games in charge of Newcastle
For most clubs in the Premier League, eight matches remain this season. And those at the bottom - this campaign more than ever - have made their final roll of the dice. In the spring of 2009, Mike Ashley played what he thought was his trump card to keep Newcastle in the top-flight: Alan Shearer. He didn’t have any coaching badges. He had never managed any team. But he loved the club. Surely that would be enough? Spoiler: it wasn’t. But it was a mad old ride! Join Marcus, Andy, Jim and Pete to look back on it all. Let us know what you thought of today’s Guide on Twitter @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, April 10, 2023
The Ramble: Big baby... baby
Anfield was rockin’, Granit Xhaka was kickin’, and the assistant ref was elbowin’! Marcus, Pete, Vish and an emotionally shrivelled Jim look back on one of the spiciest games of the season. But first, we’ve got to edit Roy Keane into a Justin Bieber song. Elsewhere, Ray Lewington has a concerning lack of leg on show, Roberto De Zerbi shows us why he’s our favourite manager in the league, and we learn about Marcus’ battering of James Corden in Fantasy Football! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, April 07, 2023
The Preview Show: Sammy Amoebi the dog's debut
It’s a HUGE pod debut for… Sammy Ameobi the dog! In other news, Franky Lampard’s back! But is it all a bit… cruel? Marcus, Andy, Jim, Pete and Sammy are asking that, plus we go to South America where there’s a new Guy Goma and there’s HUGE news from Forest! They’ve not sacked Steve Cooper. I repeat, they’ve not sacked Steve Cooper. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, April 06, 2023
On The Continent: Could Messi really head to Inter Miami?
What Lionel Messi wants and what PSG want are no longer compatible. But where does this season’s World Cup-winning captain head to next? It really could be the beaches of Miami… Dotun, Andy and Miguel give you the inside track and ponder on whether the Messi experiment in Paris has worked at all – for either party. Plus, we discuss José Mourinho’s realistic future and after reaching the final of the Copa del Rey, we look at how Miguel’s very own Osasuna are showing the way for Spanish football with an organised, community-led approach! Got a question for us? Tweet us @ FootballRamble , @ dotunadebayo and @ andybrassell . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, April 05, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Chelsea and Liverpool draw, football loses
Some said we shouldn’t bother with this episode of Reacts. But if we don’t investigate just how close Chelsea are to hiring Dwayne ‘the Rock’ Johnson or Duncan Ferguson as their new manager, then who will? Marcus and Vish hear your takes on one of the worst games of the season at Stamford Bridge, which left both teams with some incredibly harsh truths. Elsewhere, Marcus reveals his plans to tarmac over Anfield for Everton’s new stadium car park and Vish accidentally brings back Jeremy Kyle. Plus, are Nottingham Forest about to contract managerial-merry-go-round FOMO? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, April 04, 2023
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Liverpool 4-3 Newcastle
Where were you on the night of April 3rd 1996? Jim doesn’t remember, which is all very suspicious. Marcus, Jim, Vish and Pete look back at arguably THE most legendary Premier League clash ever, which simply had it all. A terrible 90s pitch. Brilliant attacking football. And the Premier League title on the line. We find out all about it, discover what Marcus gets up to in the pub and stumble across Kevin Keegan’s real truth. Seriously, this one HAS to be listened to right to the very end! Let us know what you thought of today’s Guide on Twitter @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, April 04, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Spurs capitulate… again
Third spot was in their grasp, but Spurs let it slip! To 10 man Everton. And then got a man sent off themselves. Oh dear. Marcus and Luke react to what was definitely just another day at the office for Michael Roberto Carlos Keane and a shaky start to the post-Antonio Conte era . Elsewhere, we applaud Fabio Paratici after he valiantly and temporarily falls on his sword, while Leicester barely wait until Brendan Rodgers has left the carpark before speed dialling Graham Potter. Plus, what sort of social occasion would force Roy Hodgson’s assistant Ray Lewington into a pair of trousers? Stay tuned. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, April 03, 2023
The Ramble: The Knackered One
Chelsea’s board reportedly ‘admire’ Julian Nagelsmann. We here at the Ramble admire José Mourinho for the job. Jules, Jim and Luke react to a dramatic Sunday that saw Potter and Brother Brendy get the boot from their respective pressure cookers! We discuss where this leaves both of their reputations and why Chelsea - in Jim’s view - are giving North Korea vibes. In more important matters, a referee knees a player in the nads in Mexico, Jack Grealish follows our takeaway advice, and we try to work out how former-player-turned-whaler Wayne Rooney should launch his boxing career. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trailer · Mon, April 03, 2023
March recap
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Fri, March 31, 2023
The Preview Show: Vish’s reckless bruschetta
Marcus, Vish, Jim and Andy celebrate the glorious return of club football and a very, VERY inglorious week for Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. Lol. We chat about all of that nonsense, plus Marcus rallies to Roy the Boy’s defence and tips Crystal Palace for the Europa League (“clip that”). We also discuss what Jack Grealish really needs to add to his Chinese takeaway ahead of Man City vs Liverpool. Plus, do donkeys pop up and score winning goals in the Champions League? And what do Newcastle and AI have in common? Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, March 30, 2023
On The Continent: Will Thomas Tuchel and Bayern be a happy marriage?
After Rodri and Spain got tangled in the long grass at Hampden, Dotun, Andy and David are here to ask what’s going on with Spain. A one-off slip-up, or are they just short of talent right now? Next, we answer your questions about Thomas Tuchel’s move to Bayern Munich! It’s a challenging time there: David argues that Bayern’s players drove the bus over Julian Nagelsmann, while Andy explains why there’s a whole heap of pressure on Bayern’s board as much as Tuchel now. Plus, Feyenoord are on course for their second Eredivisie title in 23 years, but they could have a tricky (Arne) Slot to fill come the summer… Got a question for us? Tweet us @ FootballRamble , @ dotunadebayo and @ andybrassell . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, March 29, 2023
The Drop In: Jobi McAnuff and being a captain
He’s become one of the best pundits in football. Today, Jobi McAnuff joins us for an honest conversation beyond the TV studio about football’s insane highs and despairing lows, and what it really means to be a captain. Plus, what it’s really like to do punditry alongside Roy Keane and Jobi reveals the best full-back he ever faced in over 750 career appearances as a winger! Who would you like Kate to speak to next? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, March 29, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Scotland put those Spanish slugs to the sword!
Hampden Park delivered, so we couldn't resist a Ramble Reacts! Marcus, Jim and Lars discuss the last of the Euros qualifiers and fill up Marcus' old bacon bucket in celebration. Elsewhere in international football land, Lars needs comforting after Norway have a little slippy slippy on a Georgian banana peel, there’s an impromptu Kieffer Moore quiz, and one of the most bizarre stadiums in world football hosts a qualifier! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, March 28, 2023
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Sven-Göran Eriksson’s England
At last! Marcus, Luke, Jim and Andy put the reign of the balding smoothie himself under the unforgiving Ramble microscope. Well, one of us is perhaps a little less critical than the rest. A Sven-egg-in-a-nest haircut is the prize for guessing who that is… They discuss the reception of England’s first foreign manager, Sven’s unprecedented charm offensive to win the public’s hearts, and what was really England’s undoing in an era that promised so much. There’s Sven fleeing a property with some clothes missing as well, of course. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, March 27, 2023
The Ramble: I’m a better bloke than Saka
Marcus, Vish, Jim and Andy discuss another memorable weekend in international football as Mr Luxembourg bags another brace. There’s love for James Maddison and Bukayo Saka as England pick up another win – but Vish wants to clarify that he’s a better bloke than Bukayo. Plus, ding dong Conte’s gone! The whole sorry affair leaves us wondering whether the days of ‘firefighter’ managers are over as the ‘project’ coaches take over. Speaking of which, there’s a Phil Neville update. The title bid isn’t going well… Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, March 25, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Nagelsmann's Spurs rebound and super captain Mbappé!
The keys are in the lock, the gate is open, but oh yes we’re here with a weekend Ramble! Marcus and Andy react to news that one of Spurs’ targets has replaced, erm, another of Spurs’ targets at Bayern Munich. And it was a terrible day in more ways than one for poor old Julian Nagelsmann… We recap an even worse day for Karim Benzema as Kylian Mbappé and co run wild against the Dutch, while Marcus makes his feelings known about Antoine Griezmann’s pink hair and Virgil van Dijk proves that he’s got guts of steel after withstanding a dodgy chicken curry. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, March 24, 2023
The Preview Show: Jonjo Legend
Are England rusty? Are England confident? Is it rusty confidence? Marcus, Jim, Pete and Luke react to a splendid night in Naples for Harry Kane! And definitely a splendid one for Kalvin Phillips, who was just happy to be involved. Elsewhere, a sensational list of puns from a listener (it’s been a while), Roy Hodgson gets his talons on the perch at Crystal Palace, and we get to the bottom of Jonjo Shelvey’s friction with John Legend. Plus, we have an existential crisis: if Soccer AM are gone, where does that leave us? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, March 23, 2023
On The Continent: Where have all the Italians gone?
The Euros qualifiers are back! And ahead of tonight’s Euro 2020 re-run, Dotun, Andy and David talk all things Azzurri and explore why Roberto Mancini is bemoaning a lack of Italian players after a season of brilliant success in Europe for Serie A clubs. Elsewhere, we bid farewell to Mesut Özil, who tellingly didn’t bid farewell to Germany in his retirement announcement. And David and Andy ask: is El Clásico dead?! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, March 23, 2023
At The Match: Porto’s shot at history
Andy heads to one of Europe’s most intimidating stadiums: the Estádio do Dragão. It’s a huge Champions League night and Porto have the chance to make it two Portuguese teams in the quarter-finals for the first time ever. Unsurprisingly, the atmosphere lived up to the occasion. Andy finds out how Sérgio Conceição has quietly (well, no, pretty loudly in his case actually) become one of Europe’s most impressive coaches and witnesses one of the most dramatic ends to a game you’ll ever hear! Plus, unexpected trivia about André Villas Boas’ grandmother. Where should Andy head to next? Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, March 22, 2023
The Drop In: Ian Holloway and finding the fun in football
“Sacked in the morning? Don’t think so.” Ian Holloway has so many famous one-liners that there are two entire books just of his quotes. But there’s more to him than those soundbites. Kate sits down with the former Crystal Palace, QPR and Blackpool manager to discuss how he’s brought up three deaf children, how that’s informed his management in incredible ways, and his view of the chaotic relegation scrap this season! Who would you like Kate to speak to next? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, March 21, 2023
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Ronaldinho
Carnival season is here! That’s right, it’s Ronaldinho’s birthday… Marcus, Jim, Vish and Pete relive the roller coaster career of the Brazilian star so dazzlingly skilful he seemed like he walked straight out of a Nike advert. And most of the time, he’d probably actually walked straight out of a nightclub. At long last, this is the unmissable Ramble Guide To… Ronaldinho! Let us know what you thought of today’s episode on Twitter @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, March 20, 2023
The Ramble: Don’t back down Mitrović
“Don’t back down, double down”. Aleksandar Mitrović appears to have been following the advice of Limmy this weekend. Was the incident even that bad? Chris Sutton thinks it was, so we probably have to disagree. Today Marcus, Vish, Jim and Pete relive a weekend in which football seemed to malfunction and the end result was glorious chaos. Vish questions whether an Arsenal-supporting AI bot has taken over Antonio Conte and we hoot with delight at the thought of Roy Hodgson returning to his Selhurst Park nest. We're also concerned for Fizzer now that the Kim Kardashian curse could be coming to Miami. You don’t want to miss this. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, March 19, 2023
Patreon Teaser: The Five Hive
Welcome to our brand new Patreon bonus episode, The Five Hive! Every Sunday, your favourite Ramblers will be debating their favourite fives. From the best football club quirks, to our top five foods at football grounds - we'll have the lot. Today, Pete reveals all about his truly bizarre matchday experience in Japan... If you enjoyed this teaser you can hear the full episode by signing up to our Patreon. Just $5 a month will get you Discord access and your own ad-free podcast feed with every Ramble show, including Patreon bonuses like this one! For $10 a month you can get all that plus a video version of every Monday Ramble show, first access to Ramble merch and you'll also be invited to exclusive Friend of The Ramble live events! To sign up click HERE or go to patreon.com/footballramble . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, March 17, 2023
The Preview Show: A glimmer of Rafa Benítez
Patrick Vieira’s out! On St Patrick’s Day of all days. Marcus, Andy and Luke ask whether David Moyes has ever been sacked on St David’s Day and (of course) make the case for Roy Hodgson’s return. Elsewhere, there’s news that Arsenal man Nuno Tavares has accidentally signed a petition to get rid of one of his own teammates and unconfirmed news that Charlie Kane has made the same mistake on a new Spurs contract for his brother. Plus, biznezz time in the FA Cup and a new England squad! Looks a lot like the old one, mind… Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, March 16, 2023
On The Continent: How the Conference League is quietly shaping European football
It’s an Italian job in the Champions League! Dotun and Andy are joined by Jonathan Johnson to ask whether three Serie A clubs in the last eight indicates a proper revival. But there’s a crisis facing France and Portugal - why? The European Conference League, baby! We explain how it’s swinging coefficients like nobody’s business. Plus, everyone apart from Dotun has it in for the Slovenian league and Jonathan talks us through PSG’s latest Groundhog Day. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, March 16, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Liverpool go out with a whimper, plus parody Pep
Inverted fullbacks, Nathan Redmond, and Julia Roberts. Pep Guardiola’s loves of his life, in reverse order. Marcus and Andy wrap up the Champions League last 16 and discuss just how Liverpool are going to swim through the rivers of Germany to fetch Jude Bellingham. Plus, Mystic Marcus makes a huge call on who will win the whole bloody thing. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, March 15, 2023
The Drop In: Lise Klaveness and how to fix football
Today, we’re joined by one of the women who is shaking up football’s elite. 12 months ago, President of Norway’s Football Association Lise Klaveness delivered a devastating speech at the annual FIFA Congress criticising the awarding of the World Cup to Qatar and all the repercussions that followed. We drop in with Lise a year on and she lifts the lid for us on how football is really run. Who would you like Kate to speak to next? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, March 14, 2023
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Brian Clough
Imagine a manager who avoided the sack by telling the chairman to eff off and sack himself. Allow us to introduce you to one Brian Clough… Marcus, Jim and Vish discuss how he not only carried Nottingham Forest to two consecutive European Cup triumphs – and, more impressively, once got away with punching Roy Keane – but did it with a staggering amount of self-assuredness. We explore his managerial career, one that was as complicated as it was compelling. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, March 13, 2023
The Ramble: What’s that on Mick Jagger’s head?
Gary Lineker’s back, unlike Liverpool! Marcus, Jim, Vish and David are back to discuss a fascinating weekend of football only ruined by Mick Jagger’s hat. Definitely, definitely not a DILF. Elsewhere we discuss why this season is shaping up to have the most insane relegation scrap in years, Eddie Company Man Howe strikes again, and a keeper in League Two started playing rugby. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, March 10, 2023
The Preview Show: I want more bum soccer
Vish is back! Man United are back! Bums are back! Marcus, Vish, Jim and Pete discuss Wout Weghorst’s caress of some important Liverpool signage and the FA finally taking a stand on Arsenal’s celebrations and investigating just what it’s all about. Plus, Vish exposes his true title race allegiances and Pete unloads on Two Door Cinema Club, for some reason. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, March 09, 2023
On The Continent: Milan are finally back
After 11 years, Milan are back in the last eight of the Champions League. Dotun and Andy are joined by Nicky Bandini who explains just how it clicked for this young, inexperienced team last night. Maybe Spurs gave a helping hand. But guess who it didn’t click for? After another early exit, we ask whether it’s finally - finally - time for PSG to rip up their Galactique model and start again, while Andy has a huge theory about the futures of Neymar and Kylian Mbappé… Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, March 09, 2023
Ramble Reacts: A shocking night for Spurs
Marcus and Luke struggle to stay awake through some Champions League drudgery, as Spurs went out with a whimper against Milan. At least the score improved from the first leg! We wonder if Antonio Conte’s heading for departures and what Spurs fans can reasonably expect from this team. There’s also some mocking reserved for another early PSG exit and we bid a fond farewell to Scott Parker’s brief stint in Belgium. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, March 08, 2023
Ramble Reacts: The turning point for Graham Potter?
All aboard HMS Potter! That yellow smoke around Stamford Bridge had us thinking we were watching Spongebob Squarepants’ gender reveal, but actually we were watching a hugely important Champions League win for Chelsea! Pete, David and Vish discuss what it all means for Potter and his boys, whether Kai Havertz will ever escape Joelinton jail, and Vish explains why Scott Parker’s wardrobe is making his life difficult. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, March 07, 2023
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Kevin Keegan
Joseph Kevin Keegan OBE. A man who needs no introduction. Serial winner, chiselled adonis and universally adored legend. So why has so much bad luck befallen such a nice man? Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete assemble for a joyous look at one of our favourite football sons. For every Ballon d’Or win, a bag of smashed Bulgarian pottery. For every UEFA Cup victory, a severe bicycle crash on national TV. For every bit of Entertainers magic, a red card for getting punched in the face. It’s all here. Join us. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, March 06, 2023
The Ramble: Gary Neville lost the war
Marcus thinks the Man United players should drive their Shame Cars™ to training this morning. He’s on hand with Luke, Jim and Pete to pore over Liverpool’s demolition job, as Bruno Fernandes lost his head on the pitch and Gary Neville lost his head in the studio. Elsewhere, wild celebrations at the Emirates get interrupted by a lost child - at least Richard Keys approved of them this time. Luke also questions whether James Ward-Prowse offers anything other than free kicks. Would you expect him to think anything else? Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, March 03, 2023
The Preview Show: Buses are a Geordie
Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete turn the spotlight back on Newcastle’s owners, as news emerges that they *might* have some association with Saudi Arabia. Who’d have thought? We also wonder if Brother Brendy can lead Leicester to salvation (14th) and shrug off Gary Neville’s spooky premonitions hanging over Liverpool. Plus, José Mourinho reaches peak José Mourinho at an Under-14s game. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, March 02, 2023
On The Continent: Can Paul Pogba change the mood at Juventus?
After 315 days on the sidelines, Paul Pogba is back on the pitch for Juventus. And from the reception he got last night, he’s back in his spiritual home. Can he change the mood in Turin? Dotun, Andy and David discuss that after putting Barcelona under the microscope. How have they struggled so much in Europe while dominating in La Liga? And why are some Barcelona fans calling for Xavi’s dismissal? Plus, Milan’s secret weapon against Spurs and celebrating 40 years of Pepe. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, March 02, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Arsenal’s revenge and cupsets galore!
WARNING: Southampton fans, look away now. Luke’s rolling his sleeves up for this one. Marcus and Luke convene for a full Prem and FA Cup round-up after a packed night of football, where Roy Keane chose violence, Ally McCoist had the best time of his life, and Marcus exposes himself as a fickle b*****d. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, March 01, 2023
The Ramble: Tell me ma I’ve cocked up
Jules and Andy are joined by Jim Campbell! Freshly back from Brazil and freshly stung by a jellyfish. Because it’s Jim. We discuss Leicester’s FA Cup exit last night as Brother Brendy’s house of cards continues to topple, while there’s love for Fulham’s tackling machine and Emi Martinez for once doesn’t do something obscene to an award. Plus, can Arsenal and Liverpool overcome their demons tonight? And will anything more Italian ever happen than Atalanta’s manager chucking a ciabatta at some Milan fans? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, February 28, 2023
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Eric Cantona’s Kung Fu Kick
This is the story of one of the Premier League’s most iconic images – and the madcap footballer at the centre of it. So turn up your collar on your football shirt and remind yourself that Gareth Southgate didn’t always wear a waistcoat, because Marcus, Pete and David are off to Selhurst Park in the 90s… Let us know what you thought of today’s episode on Twitter @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, February 27, 2023
The Ramble: Pete’s Big Day Out
Hello darkness, my old friend. But at least Pete made it into Wembley! He tells Marcus and David all about his pilgrimage and just how he got a ticket. It was pretty risky… Elsewhere, Spurs vs Chelsea leaves David wishing for more clenched fists and Graham Potter pining for more episodes of All or Nothing. STOP TALKING GRAHAM! Plus, why the Premier League table is basically a Baby Guinness. Join us! Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, February 24, 2023
The Preview Show: Alan Milk
Marcus, Luke and Andy react to an electric night at Old Trafford! And that was just because of Erik ten Hag’s roll neck. We also contemplate buying a dog that might excrete Carabao Cup final tickets and begin to engineer Jose Mourinho’s return to Chelsea via Andy’s mates at The One Show. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, February 24, 2023
At The Match: Nottingham Forest hold off the Champions
Andy travels to the City Ground for a truly incredible atmosphere as Nottingham Forest fought back against Manchester City on Saturday. He’s joined by lifelong Forest fan and Ramble producer Tom Whalley to find out more about what being back at the top table means to a city and a club still pining for the glory years under Brian Clough. Plus, we get a valuable education in the local Notts chants! They didn’t make much of Pep’s trainers… Where should Andy head to next? Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, February 23, 2023
On The Continent: Madrid strikes back
The Galactic Empire flexed their imperial muscles at Anfield this week! Today Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini explain why it feels so inevitable that Real will go far again in this season's Champions League – and why Vinicius Jr and Carlo Ancelotti are the perfect duo to do it... From the Empire to the Rebel Alliance, we discuss whether Napoli can also be considered serious contenders in this season’s competition and Andy gives his case for why fiery Porto coach, Sérgio Conceição, could be the perfect successor to fiery Diego Simeone at Atlético Madrid! Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here : Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, February 23, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Man City grab a point in Leipzig
Marcus and Luke check in with prickly Pep after his Man City side played quite well… for a bit? To be fair, they did concede to a fishmonger’s son. We also have to ask the dreaded question after Liverpool were hammered by Real Madrid on Tuesday: is Jürgen Klopp’s time on Merseyside finally up? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here : Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, February 22, 2023
The Drop In: Shakhtar legend Darijo Srna and guiding a football club through war
Today, Shakhtar Dontsk’s most capped player and stalwart of the Croatian national team Darijo Srna joins us from leafy west London. But his life and that of his football club have been anything but peaceful. Almost a year on from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Shakhtar Donetsk’s sporting director talk to Kate bout escaping Kyiv, why FIFA are destroying the Ukrainian league, and what football can mean right now in a time of conflict. Who would you like Kate to speak to next? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, February 21, 2023
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… The Nevilles in management
Join Marcus, Luke and Pete for a look back at modern football’s definitive double act and a doomed journey neither of them were suited to in any shape or form. It’s Gary and Phil Neville’s time in the dugout! Gary’s since confessed he had no right to get that ill-fated Valencia gig - managing his brother directly - while Phil only got the Inter Miami job after spying Becks’ text in the lads’ WhatsApp group. We assess their regular failures at home with England and abroad, all while Gary lines up the top job at Qatari-owned Man United and Phil reminds us to steer clear of Miami Beach. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, February 20, 2023
The Ramble: Jules is getting Pete to Wembley!
Haven’t you heard? Pete is Jules’ new makeup artist for the Carabao Cup final on Sunday. Or he’s going to climb through a sewer - one or the other. Jules, Pete, Andy and Luke digest a dramatic turning point in the title race courtesy of Emi Martinez’s unlucky bit really quite deserving bonce. We discuss what Arsenal could have done to the MOTM award in celebration – plus, Nick Pope’s own calamities has us thinking about times we’ve made a mistake and tried (and failed) to make things better, while fittest human in history Nathan Jones has bounced back from his sacking! By playing 12th-tier football in Dorset and getting injured… Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, February 17, 2023
The Preview Show: London’s Pete district
Marcus, Pete and Andy have stumbled their way to the weekend once more! And what a treat we have waiting for us: the return of Neil Warnock, baby! The lads also discuss a humdinger at Camp Nou, give our official backing for Elon Musk’s takeover of Manchester United, and try to settle on Sam Allardyce or Harry Redknapp for the Leeds United job. Yeah, we’re not convinced either. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, February 16, 2023
On The Continent: Can PSG function without Mbappé?
Three defeats on the spin have got the vultures circling in Paris. But who’s under threat? Dotun and Andy are joined by Jonathan Johnson to answer that question, as PSG suffer yet another disappointing night in the Champions League and look increasingly dependent on a striker who could leave at any moment. But the club that could pinch him don’t look ready to part with their striker either - we discuss Real’s own dependence on Karim Benzema as contract talks stall. Plus, how have Dortmund become less… Dortmund-y?! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, February 16, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Laser gun Martinelli
A humdinger at the Emirates between Arsenal and Man City! Marcus, Pete and Andy relive it all. We also recast the title race as Star Wars characters, Pete humbly addresses the Arsenal fans who gave him stick on Monday, and Andy sides with Richard Keys. Just another day at the office. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, February 15, 2023
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Roy Keane vs Patrick Vieira
As Arsenal prepare for a decisive title tussle with the blue side of Manchester, we look back at the golden era of the Gunners’ title rivalry with the red side. And there was plenty of red mist as well: it’s the Ramble’s Guide To Keane vs Vieira! See you out there. Let us know what you thought of today’s episode on Twitter @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, February 14, 2023
Ramble Reacts: Turn the rave off
Marcus, Luke and David convened straight after full time to discuss a Merseyside derby with a hella lot riding on it. But just remember it’s the anniversary of a Darius Vassell goal for England, yeah? We talk Jordan Pickford’s lack of qualifications to be a pilot, the return of Sean Dyche’s s**t coat, and young Stefan Bajčetić winning the battle in midfield – as well as Mo Salah’s heart, apparently. Plus, what few handbags there was on the pitch is made up for by David and Luke on the pod. Ding ding ding! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, February 13, 2023
The Ramble: I clean my jeans all the time
Pete’s got his Premier League sacking trousers on! Jules, Pete and Luke react to Nathan Jones’ departure, despite his outstanding xG at Luton Town. Disgraceful, really. We explore how Southampton can choose his successor with a new reality TV show where a load of managers get in speedos, obviously. Plus, Jules wages war on Scotland and Pep’s upset because Riyad Mahrez has been doing Man City’s accounting again. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, February 10, 2023
The Preview Show: Is it all Keggy’s fault?
It’s been a week of crisis for Manchester City after their Premier league charges. Marcus, Jim and Andy ask the question that needs to be asked: is it Kevin Keegan’s fault? From the retired managerial legend to one of our new ‘favourites’, we then check in on Nathan Jones’ latest bizarre press conference. Elsewhere, Penaldo’s stat-padding is more legitimate than ever and we also hear why Patrick Vieira might not be too happy with our dear Andy. Join us! Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, February 09, 2023
On The Continent: How will the charges against Man City affect European Football?
The impact of Manchester City’s alleged financial breaches are being felt across Europe. Today, Miguel Delaney joins Dotun and Andy to explain how Europe’s top clubs have reacted to the charges against Man City and react to the new European Super League proposals - which Miguel believes could leave UEFA no more influential than the EFL. Elsewhere, we question Antonio Conte’s future - even if Spurs are huge favourites in their upcoming Champions League clash with Milan - and we celebrate the English revolution in Nice! Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, February 08, 2023
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Wayne Rooney’s England career
Remember the name: Wayne Rooney. Marcus and Luke look back over the international career of one of England’s greatest ever footballers, twenty years on from his bizarre debut as one of eleven substitutes (thank Sven for that one). We track his iconic rise to the very top at Euro 2004 and the erratic mix of injuries, ill-tempered spats and undeniable magic that followed - as well as that time he called David Beckham a flash git. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, February 07, 2023
The Drop In: Peter Drury and voicing football’s greatest moments
Today’s guest is perhaps the voice of football. Peter Drury has commentated on some of the sport’s greatest moments in recent years. Kate sits down with him to ask about his favourite, which player has the most shoutable name, his relationship with Messi, and what - exactly - is the point of a commentator at all. Plus, how a mistake led to Peter’s most legendary commentary one night in Rome… Who would you like Kate to speak to next? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, February 06, 2023
The Ramble: Dyche Dyche Baby
What’s that saying? You can take the man out of Burnley, but you can’t take aggressively upsetting the big boys out of Sean Dyche. Told ya! Marcus, Pete, Jim and David get stuck into that and loads of other big results, as Spurs did Arsenal a favour and Liverpool slip further into trouble. On more familiar ground, Pete’s glad that Newcastle dropped some points - some things never change. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trailer · Mon, February 06, 2023
January recap
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Fri, February 03, 2023
The Preview Show: We’re off to Flamingo Land
Pete’s back! He brings tales of alligator-infested trips to the Flamingo Land Stadium alongside ten other Brackley Town fans. They didn’t know who he was, either. Marcus, Vish and Jim are also here to look ahead to a bumper weekend of Barclays, as Sean Dyche bans sombreros from the Everton training ground and Todd Boehly finds Kenedy down the back of the Stamford Bridge sofa. Plus, can Jesse Marsch survive an inaccurate aerial bombardment from Jonjo Shelvey n’ co? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . WATCH MAN CITY VS SPURS WITH THE RAMBLE THIS WEEKEND! Sign up to our Patreon and join us for a screening in London - there's only a few tickets left! You'll also get ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, February 02, 2023
On The Continent: Europe’s financial imbalance and the Catalan Glenn Hoddle
Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge provide the European perspective to a record-breaking Premier League transfer window and worry how savvy European operators might soon be squeezed out of the market. Elsewhere, we wonder if Bayern have the patience for their Julian Nagelsmann project and assses Barcelona’s recent defensive performances - both on the pitch and in court. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . WATCH MAN CITY VS SPURS WITH THE RAMBLE THIS WEEKEND! Sign up to our Patreon and join us for a screening in London - there's only a few tickets left! You'll also get ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, February 01, 2023
The Ramble: Don’t let anyone block your shine, João
Someone pass Nobby Solano his trumpet, because Newcastle are heading to Wembley! Jim, Luke and Vish react to last night’s Carabao semi-final and a spending spree on deadline day! We discuss Sky’s coverage and why it suddenly resembles a Zoom call sales conference, before turning to the very best of the pettiness from João Live Laugh Love Cancelo. Luke also explains his firm belief that Arsenal will let the Premier League slip through their fingers on the final day and we look forward to Jonjo Shelvs turning the ship around tonight for Nottingham Forest! If he’s let into the stadium, that is… Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, January 31, 2023
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Number Nines
Today, we unpack football’s most fabled shirt number and position: the number nine. Marcus, David and Vish steer you through the evolution of the position, from the sneaky goalhangers, to the all-action centre-forwards at the turn of the century, to… Vithushan Ehantharajah at university? Each iteration mirror broader changes in the sport. Especially Vish. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, January 30, 2023
The Ramble: Like a Carroll out of water
Jules and Jim are joined by ESPN schills Vish and David to react to a busy FA Cup fourth round weekend! There’s an embarrassing confusion for Jules at a baby shower, while Jim has a theory about Andy Carroll after he put the studs in star-studded at Old Trafford and we brainstorm a new One Show segment for Jermaine Jenas. Plus, Vish takes control of the jingles. Big mistake. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, January 27, 2023
The Preview Show: You better give me that effing crown
Marcus, Jim, Andy and Luke preview a big ol’ weekend of the FA Cup! Jim brings a troubling Mauro Icardi update, Roy Hodgson swoops down onto the pitch at Craven Cottage, and there are stunning revelations that Marcus once watched an entire Scottish Cup final in John Lewis’ TV section. Plus, can Duncan Ferguson try to convince King Charles to become a Forest Green fan? And will his sausage fingers be allowed through the turnstiles? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events – our next one is on Sunday 5th February! You'll also get ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, January 26, 2023
On The Continent: Making sense of the turmoil in Turin
Dotun and Andy are joined by Italian football expert Nicky Bandini to get their heads around the chaos at Juventus. We discuss what could come next, how much money the club owe Cristiano Ronaldo, and the possibility of the deduction being reversed entirely. Plus, could title-chasing Napoli really get dragged into this? We also discuss a truly ridiculous goal-fest in Germany and the one surprise contender that could leave Bayern looking nervously over their shoulder. And over in Spain, how have Sevilla gone from Champions League regulars to relegation strugglers?! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, January 25, 2023
The Ramble: Console yourself with a refreshing Carabao
Jules, Luke and Jim jump into the pocket of big Carabao for a bonus Ramble! Seriously though, why is the River Tyne so green and fizzy today? Elsewhere, Everton are in talks with Big Sam – seriously – and we find out that referees might be about to get a new card. Plus, the narrative couldn’t be stronger north of the border: a sixth-tier team whose owner makes Scotch pies beating Aberdeen. Vintage fitba. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, January 24, 2023
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… José Mourinho and Pep Guardiola: Part 2!
Today, we turn the Ramble spotlight onto the master puppeteer himself: José Mourinho. From the moment he sprinted into our footballing lives at Old Trafford with his coat billowing behind him, to his almighty fall from grace at the Lowry Hotel in Manchester, we relive all his charm, flaws, and that absolutely unrelenting chip on his shoulder. We explain why Real Madrid ruined his career and we settle it once and for all: who has had the most successful managerial career, Guardiola or Mourinho? Let us know what you thought of today’s episode on Twitter @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, January 23, 2023
The Ramble: An awkward encounter with Jack Wilshere
There are barn cinders all over North London! Marcus, Jim, Vish and David react to an epic tussle between Arsenal and Manchester United. In more exciting news, Jim meets Jack Wilshere, Kate meets Frank Lampard, and everyone wishes that Liverpool didn’t meet Chelsea. Surprisingly, David then makes the case for Dychey at Everton and we discover why Kaoru Mitoma is so bloody good. And a Ramble legend returns to the fold in the Championship. He’d bite your hand off for a draw. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Join us for our next live watchalong in London in February! Just sign up for our Patreon to get involved. You'll also get access to ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, January 20, 2023
The Preview Show: Cristiano’s World Cup final
Marcus, Luke and Andy see in the weekend! We check in with Charlie Kane, struggle to translate a very unrelaxed and dehydrated Pep Guardiola, and bring news from Cristiano Ronaldo’s debut! Is that… Kasabian’s guitarist on the left wing? Plus, Luke finally completes his long-anticipated transformation into Richard Keys and Andy and Marcus face off in a Jack’s Encyclopaedia that will probably go immediately out of date. STOP SIGNING PLAYERS TODD FOR GOD’S SAKE! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, January 19, 2023
On The Continent: A first trophy for Xavi, but is it a new era for Barcelona?
Where else to start this week but in Naples! After Napoli steamroll Juventus, Dotun, Lars and Andy explore just how Napoli have become the most exciting team in Europe – the secret is all in the midfield and one former Fulham man… Elsewhere, Barcelona’s young guns prove why they can edge Real Madrid’s trophy juggernauts in the title race, even if Joan Laporta is up to more antics. Plus, how are Bayern placed without their key man between the sticks as the Bundesliga returns – and why have a team in Italy rehired their manager after 36 hours?! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, January 18, 2023
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Pep Guardiola and José Mourinho: Part 1!
Two managers have defined football in the 21st century more than anyone else. And luckily for us, they have also both absolutely hated each other! Across two special Ramble Guides, we’re exploring their influence and their hatred in all its glory. In Part 1, Marcus, Andy and Vish look at the career of Pep Guardiola. We discuss how he built Barcelona and simultaneously pissed everyone off, how his rivalry with Mourinho at Real Madrid almost broke him, and his unrivalled influence on English football. We’ll be back next Tuesday to discuss the fallen angel himself: José Mourinho! Let us know what you thought of today’s episode on Twitter @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, January 17, 2023
The Drop In: Lutz Pfannenstiel and how to build a football team
How do you build a football team from scratch? That’s exactly the dilemma today’s guest has had to overcome! Lutz Pfannenstiel is the only footballer in history to play in all six FIFA continental confederations. And now, he’s sporting director of St Louis City, a brand new football club entering MLS next month. We asked him what it’s like to build a squad - and a fanbase - from nothing and how he’s drawn on one of the most unique playing careers in the sport to guide the club forward. Who would you like Kate to speak to next? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, January 16, 2023
The Ramble: Let’s not be silly
Marcus, Jim, Vish and Pete react to a huge weekend in the Premier League! Arsenal and Arteta exorcise their demons at Spurs, while VAR categorically does not in Manchester where Marcus Rashford set the record for the world’s longest dummy. We also discuss whether both Antonio Conte and Jurgen Klopp have lost their magic touch and Everton sink deeper into the mire. But anyone up for a Lampard-Moyes Freaky Friday body swap? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, January 13, 2023
The Preview Show: Down and Wout
It’s derby weekend, baby! And that’s just Moore vs Brassell… Marcus, Andy, Pete and Luke look ahead to two juicy derbies in Manchester and North London! Plus, Andy gets an absolute battering over another shameful Wout Weghorst prediction and Chelsea take their new car out of the parking lot and immediately get it written off. Oh dear Graham. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, January 13, 2023
Bonus Teaser: The Teams of Our Lives - Arsenal's Invincibles
**You can listen to the full episode and join our Patreon community here: patreon.com/footballramble ** It's North London derby weekend! So last week on the Football Ramble Patreon, Marcus and Jim took a trip down memory lane... Every Sunday, we release a brand new bonus Ramble exclusively for our Patreon subscribers. This month, we're running a series called The Teams of Our Lives, where different Ramblers step into the studio for half an hour to relive football's greatest sides and their experience of them. From Pete on Bobby Robson's Newcastle, to Andy on Pep's Barcelona, what's not to love?! Get these episodes, ad-free Ramble and Upfront episodes, and more for just $5/month. Just head over to patreon.com/footballramble for more information! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, January 12, 2023
On The Continent: The rise and fall of João Félix at Atlético Madrid
Dotun and Andy are joined by Miguel Delaney to discuss the big signing of January: João Félix to Chelsea. But how did Atlético Madrid go from spending over £100m on a player to farming him out on loan to Chelsea? We also discuss the reaction to Gareth Bale’s retirement in Spain, chaos at the French Football Federation and what Zinedine Zidane’s got to do with it, and reflect on Gianluca Vialli’s legacy in Italy after a weekend of touching tributes. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, January 11, 2023
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Journeymen
With Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Al Nassr, he’s now played for five different clubs in five different countries. So he has officially joined that revered, mocked and suspicious legion: the journeymen! But, what are they? What makes them tick? And why can some players – and clubs – just never settle? Today, we take a deep dive into the players and managers who simply cannot stop moving: including the goalkeeper who has played on every continent, the striker who was caught with cocaine at Chessington World of Adventures, and Sven – obviously. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, January 10, 2023
The Drop In: Neil Warnock and the secrets of management
Today’s guest needs no introduction. The gaffer for 1,603 games in professional league football, no one has managed more in England. Kate quizzes Neil Warnock about some of his surprising secrets of management and some of his many unsurprising bust-ups down the years. Plus, Marcus’ Warnock impersonation rated AND Pep Talks returns… Who would you like Kate to speak to next? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, January 09, 2023
The Ramble: Vish’s house price Ramble
Vish is back on the pod! He joins Marcus, Pete and Jim for an FA Cup round-up with all the pace of a runaway train pushed by Cody Gakpo! We chat Newcastle doing Newcastle things, a new contender for football’s most attractive goalkeeper, and cupsets all over the gaff! Elsewhere, Pete wages war against Wrexham, Marcus gets uncharacteristically angry at VAR and we check in with Julen Lopetegui’s lil secret camera. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, January 06, 2023
The Preview Show: Rather he didn't have done that
Marcus, Pete , Jim and Andy are here to preview that most wonderful time of year: FA Cup third round weekend, baby! While Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr debut descends into chaos, we hear about scores being settled at Stevenage vs Newcastle in 2009, Accrington Stanley’s war with the council, and Vinnyball at Burnley! Plus, some not-so-bright ideas from Crawley Town’s resident crypto bros and – as usual – Jamie O’Hara! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, January 05, 2023
On The Continent: Can Napoli keep up their title tilt?
Dotun and Andy are joined by Nicky Bandini to chew over the return of Serie A, where Napoli’s unbeaten run at last ground to a halt! We discuss whether this is a sign of things to come as teams struggle to return to form after a World Cup and winter break. Elsewhere, PSG also taste league defeat for the first time this season – and Lens bossed it – and it’s a tale of three marquee strikers in Spain! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, January 04, 2023
The Ramble: One Saltbae and a Funeral
Jules, Jim, Pete and Lars choose violence today - just like Newcastle last night. They discuss Mikel Arteta’s latest touchline antics and Cristiano Ronaldo’s unveiling, where everything went to plan apart from forgetting which country he was in. Plus, crises galore! Everton and James Tarkowski head slide into their latest disaster, while Liverpool continue to labour and Antonio Conte continues to Antonio Conte. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, January 03, 2023
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… The FA Cup third round
This weekend sees the return of perhaps the most enjoyable fixture in the English football calendar: it's the FA Cup third round! Marcus, Luke and Jim are here with your definitive guide to the showpiece of the oldest cup competition in world football. From the tournament's unique traditions and quirks to some of its most celebrated moments and notable cult heroes, it's truly one of our favourite things in football. So point a glitzy Premier League team in the direction of your local mud bath, fetch a ball from the gardens over the road and join us! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, January 02, 2023
The Ramble: What do you expect, lads?
Marcus, Luke, Jim and David kick off the new year with a slice of familiarity, as Antonio Conte continues to moan about a lack of Spurs signings while the rot sets in and Ivan Toney continues his goalscoring shithousery. Elsewhere, the David Moyes Gloom hangs over West Ham while Arsenal have one hand on the Premier League trophy - sixteen games in. Get the ticker-tape! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, December 30, 2022
The Preview Show: Jack in Milan
Marcus, Luke and Andy look ahead to a bumper weekend of Premier League action, as Nottingham Forest search for a striker down the back of the sofa and Erling Haaland picks up where he left off. Elsewhere, Emi Martínez is back for the revenge match that nobody wanted, while a former England manager has apparently been visited by the ghost of his father - have a guess which one. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, December 30, 2022
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Pelé
Last night, we lost one of football’s true greats as Pelé passed away at the age of 82. Marcus, Jim and Luke relive his legendary international career, his complicated relationship with Santos as he grew into football’s first global celebrity, and his lasting importance to football – and sport – itself. Share your memories of Pelé @ FootballRamble on Twitter and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, December 29, 2022
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Improving Football in 2023
With the new year around the corner, it’s time to reflect, spend time with our loved ones… and suggest some of the worst format changes to football imaginable! Marcus, Luke, Pete and Jim hammer out their new year's resolutions for football in 2023 and hear some of your suggestions! Piers Morgan banned from all sport, anyone? Listen to our Guide To… Football’s Original Rules for more madcap ideas that *actually* happened. Believe us, the officiating has improved since 1863… Tweet us with your resolutions @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, December 28, 2022
The Drop In: Omar Elabdellaoui and football’s most extraordinary comeback
Almost two years ago today, Norway international Omar Elabdellaoui went blind in a firework explosion. 11 surgeries and 13 months later, he returned to the pitch for Galatasaray. Kate catches up with him about his incredible journey since that New Year’s Eve in 2020 and how he is seeing football – literally – with new eyes. Who would you like us to drop in on next? Tweet us @FootballRamble and @kvlmason or email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, December 27, 2022
Gimme that shirt: The Premier League returns!
Jules, Andy and Pete douse their flaming Christmas puddings with some goals, more misguided footballer tattoos, and Manchester United tears... They chew over the best of the Boxing Day football, where Spurs picked up from exactly the same confusing place they left off and Darwin Núñez proves for some that he is the second coming of Andy Carroll. Plus, a Newcastle fan embraces the real spirit of Christmas: wrestling with a child for Joelinton’s shirt. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, December 26, 2022
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… The Original Rules of Football
In December 1863, a bunch of the most Victorian-sounding men imaginable gathered together to hammer out what would become the foundation of the beautiful game: the English Football Association’s rules for football. But – by jove! – not much of what they agreed makes sense today. Marcus, Jim and Pete take you through it on today’s Guide! What would you like us to cover on the Guides in 2023? Let us know @FootballRamble on Twitter or email us show@footballramble.com ! Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, December 23, 2022
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Christmas Football
’Tis the season for yellow cards and Robbie Savage having a fight in the Christmas party chocolate fountain! Jules, Luke and Jim bring you a comprehensive run down of that most unique of English football phenomena: the Christmas schedule. From the *very* homely origins of the tradition, to some memorable Boxing Day moments in years gone by, we’ll run you through it all - and introduce you to the master Christmas truant! And no, it isn’t Kevin Nolan. Merry Christmas from all of us here at the Ramble! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, December 22, 2022
Best of the 2022 World Cup: Part 2
Join us for part two of our World Cup whip-round, as we bring you some of our favourite Ramble clips from the knockout stages. Lionel Messi fulfilled the dreams of millions, while England’s impressive development still couldn’t get them past a miserly France. Steve McClaren’s lookalike, a violent Terry Butcher and the Icardis also make some surprise cameos! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, December 21, 2022
Best of the 2022 World Cup: Part 1
Today, we look back at our favourite moments from the group stages of a truly weird World Cup. The group stages threw up some absolute #narrative this tournament, with some heroic performances from the likes of Morocco and Japan, as well as England’s transition from easay -> awful -> easay. We also check in with Wayne Rooney’s (little) man management and Lineker’s Bar in Ayia Napa. Join us for all that nonsense! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, December 20, 2022
On The Continent: Our World Cup roundup
Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen are here with our final OTC of the World Cup, as we plot Kylian Mbappé’s route back to the summit of world football. Has Lionel Messi passed on the torch yet? We also recap our winners and losers from the tournament, as Croatia proved class is permanent and Belgium’s golden generation truly lost their shine. Plus, it’s the OTC World Cup awards! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, December 19, 2022
A World Cup final for the ages
Argentina are champions of the world! Marcus, Pete, Jim and Andy revel in an extraordinary night of drama. And trophy-humping. Plus, we look back on what has been a strange month of football for so many reasons. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, December 18, 2022
On The Continent: Goodbye Morocco and narratives galore for the World Cup final!
Andy is joined by Nicky Bandini and French football expert Jonathan Johnson to unpack an undoubtedly dramatic finale to the 2022 World Cup. While all the talk is about Lionel Messi’s legacy, what does this final mean for Kylian Mbappé? They also explain why Zinedine Zidane seems to have been left so miffed and discuss their players of the tournament! But before all that, what’s the future for Morocco after a sensational run? And we remember a footballing great. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, December 16, 2022
Mad King Infantino: Morocco and Croatia fight for third and another FIFA tournament, is it?
Jules, Luke and Jim convene at Ramble HQ with just one more sleep before the most exciting day of the year: the World Cup 3rd/4th play-off! We hear your suggestions for replacing this fixture - including an Gianni Infantino vs Florentino Perez pillow fight. Speaking of which, Gianni’s been in front of the mic again and we re-launch a competition of our own: it’s Moore vs Breach in Jack’s Encyclopaedia! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, December 15, 2022
Ice cream banquet: Morocco’s dream is over and it’s another final for France!
Marcus, Luke and Andy react to last night’s second semi-final, where Morocco threw the kitchen sink at France. But Antoine Griezmann is so adaptable he’s also probably a plumber now. Elsewhere, the studio is split over how France and Argentina will match-up, we discuss whether the next England manager should be English, and we determine just what kind of dessert the third-fourth play-off is. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, December 14, 2022
On The Continent: Messi takes Argentina to the summit, Morocco’s story so far, and Portugal’s special new gaffer
Dotun, Andy and David relive an extraordinary night for Lionel Messi and Argentina as they thwacked Croatia to reach the World Cup final. While Messi summons the spirit of Zinedine Zidane in 2006, we discuss how Lionel Scaloni and the supporting cast have turned things around since defeat to Saudi Arabia. We also explain why Portugal’s match-up with José Mourinho is a terrible idea and we preview the big one tonight! Can Morocco do it? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, December 13, 2022
Breach of respect: Southgate mulls on his future while Messi vs Modric awaits
Now the dust has settled on another England exit, Jules, Luke and Andy reflect on the future of Gareth Southgate, England and – most importantly all – Dave the cat. STOP JACK, HE’S NOT A LOAF OF BREAD MATE! We assess the reasonable and absolutely ridiculous options to replace Southgate and turn to our first semi-final: Argentina vs Croatia! If Lionel Messi is done with Wout Weghorst, that is… Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, December 11, 2022
Haaard: England despair and Morocco make history
Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete reflect on a heartbreaking night for England that both bodes well for the future and summons some very familiar ghosts of the past. And bloody hell, Morocco! We ask whether they can ‘Greece it’ and go all the way. Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for weekly episodes throughout the World Cup and much more here: patreon.com/footballramble . Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, December 10, 2022
On The Continent: Croatia won the battle, while Louis van Gaal's army lost the war
Dotun and Andy are joined by Nick Bandini to look over a pair of cracking quarter-finals, as Croatia's gnarly persistence got the better of Neymar n co - the favourites are out! Elsewhere last night, Louis van Gaal bows out with typical good grace after their loss via judges' decision to Lionel Messi’s security team. We also look ahead to Morocco vs Portugal and pay our respects to the legendary Grant Wahl. Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for weekly episodes throughout the World Cup and much more here: patreon.com/footballramble . Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, December 09, 2022
Let me entertain you: England prepare for a humdinger with France
Marcus and Luke are here for a special England vs France preview ahead of tomorrow! They discuss how Kyle Walker and co could contain Kylian Mbappé, why Gareth Southgate absolutely has to lift the handbrake, and the less than ideal presence of Robbie Williams in the England camp. Plus, our favourite correspondence ahead of the game! Listen in for all you need to know ahead of the big one tomorrow night. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, December 09, 2022
May we keep playing well and dancing: Netherlands prepare for Messi and the Croatians are coming!
It’s the business end of the World Cup, people! Marcus, Jim and David look ahead to two crunch quarter finals today. Louis van Gaal has been dishing out more kisses as his squad gear themselves up for Argentina and Lionel Messi – who may or may not soon be banned from Mexico – while Brazil have more dance routines (and stray cats) ready for Croatia! Will it be two upsets or a titanic South American semi-final match-up? Listen in to find out what we think! The Campaign Against Living Miserably - CALM - have teamed up with Declan Rice to show that no one deserves to struggle on their own. They’ve launched a new film that shows that you don’t have to be alone to feel alone. We’re here to let you know that, however you feel right now, you’re never alone and CALM are always on your side. Visit thecalmzone.net to find out more about it. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, December 07, 2022
Older than time itself: Parties on the streets of Morocco and Portugal have a new star!
Marcus, Luke and Pete pile into the studio after Morocco only bloomin’ went and did the Spanish! How’s Luis Enrique going to Twitch about this one… We discuss why the Spanish keep coming unstuck, why Samuel Eto’o kneed a man in the head, and why Portugal were so, so much better without Ronaldo. We also celebrate two forces that have been with us since the dawn of time – Pepe and Wayne Rooney. Wazza is just the gift that keeps on giving. Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for weekly episodes throughout the World Cup and much more here: patreon.com/footballramble . Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, December 06, 2022
On The Continent: France’s weak spots, how the Dutch stop Messi, and spicy Swiss casseroles
Andy, David and Lars bring you the scouting report on Les Bleus! What’s their main weakness? Can England win if Kylian Mbappé is on song? And who’s the Frenchman who’s quietly become player of the tournament… They also reflect on Brazil’s samba masterclass and where that leaves the field – plus, how an Everton flop can tame Lionel Messi and how has Cristiano Ronaldo fallen out with Fernando Santos of all people! There could be an upset on the Alpine horizon. Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for weekly episodes throughout the World Cup and much more here: patreon.com/footballramble . Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, December 05, 2022
Handbrakes off: England march into the quarters, where they’ll face Storm Kylian
It’s another easay win for England! Marcus, Luke and Jim recap their impressive performance, as Jordan Henderson reminded us of the past and the ridiculous Jude Bellingham excited us for the future. Elsewhere, Olivier Giroud stands atop France’s male goalscoring charts after their win against Poland! No doubt Kylian Mbappe can make a further dent in Olivier’s lead when they line up against England on Saturday… Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for weekly episodes throughout the World Cup and much more here: patreon.com/footballramble . Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, December 04, 2022
Wanda around: Australia heartbreak, Denzel downs the USA, and England’s good luck charm
So close and yet so far: Jules, Pete and Andy discuss the big news. Mauro and Wanda Icardi are indeed back together. It was a huge night for Argentinian football in more ways than one of course – we reflect on the Messi hype and an inspiring tourney for the Socceroos (without any accents, for once). We also discuss how the USA will look going forwards and why England will definitely fare better because a bird pooed on Luke Shaw the other day. Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for weekly episodes throughout the World Cup and much more here: patreon.com/footballramble . Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, December 03, 2022
Let the knockouts commence: South Korean scenes and Aboubakar’s blaze of glory!
Marcus, Lars and Jim convene at Ramble HQ After one final portion of the World Cup group stage banquet. We discuss an incredible night for South Korea and Cristiano Ronaldo’s great generosity – plus the happiest man to ever be sent off in a World Cup, a very teary Luis Suárez and a very punchy Edison Cavani. We also find out how FIFA are well-prepared to make sure the group stage format is never this good again. Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for weekly episodes throughout the World Cup and much more here: patreon.com/footballramble . Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trailer · Sat, December 03, 2022
2022 World Cup group stage recap
A taste of some of our favourite moments from the World Cup so far! We've got daily episodes coming at ya throughout the knockout stages right up to the final! Hit that subscribe button to make sure you never miss a thing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, December 02, 2022
The Maoam Monster: Bloody hell Japan, Germany crash out, and misshapen balls
Jules, Pete and Andy chat about a truly epic night of football! Not for Japanese policemen, mind. Japan top the Group of Death™ against all odds while Kai Havertz at least wins the real quiz sponsored by Budweiser. Plus, a Mexican fan stabs his telly and Harry Maguire finally makes an appearance in Ghana’s parliament. Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for weekly episodes throughout the World Cup and much more here: patreon.com/footballramble . Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, December 02, 2022
At The Match: Andy and Jules watch Portugal vs Uruguay!
Journey with Andy and Jules to the Lusail Stadium for Portugal’s second group stage game against Uruguay at the 2022 World Cup. They discuss the strangeness of this tournament, the atmosphere in the country amongst the fans, and encounter an alarming number of grown men doing Cristiano Ronaldo’s trademark celebration! Plus, hidden hot dogs and Bud Zeroes all round… Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for weekly episodes throughout the World Cup and much more here: patreon.com/footballramble . Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, December 01, 2022
On The Continent: Is this finally Lionel Messi’s World Cup and what happened to Denmark?!
Dotun and Andy are joined by French football expert Jonathan Johnson after a dramatic day for World Cup giants and unfancied hopefuls alike! Amidst a baffling night for Poland, we discuss why Argentina and Lionel Messi are fitting together at just the right time. Plus, why France could be knocked off their stride by defeat to Tunisia and Andy curse ANOTHER dark horse… Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for weekly episodes throughout the World Cup and much more here: patreon.com/footballramble . Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, November 30, 2022
Best thing since sliced veg: England put Wales to the sword and Louis van Gaal sharpens his knife
Definitive proof last night: it’s always good to have a Marcus in there! Marcus, Jim and David discuss England’s 3-0 victory over Wales and just how responsible Chesney Hawkes was for that second half storm. We also deliberate who Southgate should go with in the knockouts after Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden impress. And it isn’t over for Gareth Bale in a Wales shirt, but should it be? Meanwhile, USA and their swashbuckling midfield progress – how far can they go? Plus, Senegal prepare to batter the England band with some brilliant drums and Dick Advocaat rides again! **Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for weekly episodes throughout the World Cup and much more here: patreon.com/footballramble .** Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, November 29, 2022
Jordan Ayew’s whip party: A true World Cup barn-burner, Ghana set up Uruguay shootout, and the hair of god
Whew, what a day of World Cup football! Marcus, Lars and Pete bounce into the studio after Vincent Aboubakar and Serbia’s mad defensive line make a very entertaining combination and Jordan Ayew whips down the South Koreans. Elsewhere, we take a trip to Richarlison’s island which may or may not be owned by Sven, Cristiano Ronaldo and Piers Morgan call upon the Hair of God, and Marcus gets very confused by the Far Cry video game franchise. Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for weekly episodes throughout the World Cup and much more here: patreon.com/footballramble . Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 28, 2022
On The Continent: Spain lack the knockout punch, Belgium’s ageing greats look ordinary, and Portugal’s bizarre approach
Dotun and Andy are joined by Miguel Delaney to recap more Qatar clashes, as Spain and Germany both rope-a-doped their way to honours even in last night’s main event. Elsewhere, Belgium’s ageing generation looked all out of ideas against Morocco while Croatia keep their fountain of youth flowing. And, with a clash tonight against serial shithousers Uruguay, can Portugal finally sort themselves out? Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for weekly episodes throughout the World Cup and much more here: patreon.com/footballramble . Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, November 27, 2022
I don't trust 'em: Lionel Messi saves the day, the Aussies have a chance, and France advance
Marcus, Andy and Pete are here to answer this World Cup's definitive question: after last night's heroics, have Robert Lewandowski and Lionel Messi secured a move to Fulham? Elsewhere the Aussies' great win over Tunisia gives them hope, Andy's going to have a fight with Graeme Souness and Wayne Rooney's bizarre (little) man management skills have been exposed. Pete’s Film Club is back today! Luke and Pete watched the FIFA-funded 'United Passions', which is nearly the worst thing they've ever done. Sign up for weekly episodes throughout the World Cup and much more here: patreon.com/footballramble . Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, November 27, 2022
Patreon Teaser: Pete’s Film Club returns!
What happens when Sepp Blatter and FIFA make a film? Today, Pete and Luke find out... We’re releasing bonus weekly editions of Pete's Film Club on our Patreon throughout the World Cup. Here’s a taste of our first episode out today, where Pete and Luke review FIFA's self-funded film about its own history. It's United Passions ! Oh God. Sign up for as little as $5/month here and get these episodes and ad-free Rambles direct to your own podcast feed: patreon.com/footballramble . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, November 26, 2022
Just like old times: England disappoint, Wales get undone and Qatar make history
Marcus, Jim and David trudge into the studio after a turgid night for England, who reminded us just how bad we used to have it. It’s okay though: Uri Geller’s helicopter is on its way to Qatar to save the day. Speaking of Qatar, they officially made history as the tournament’s worst hosts after losing to Ecuador. We also recap Wales’ last-gasp sickener against Iran - not that any of their fans mind, as they’re all on the beach in Tenerife. Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for weekly episodes throughout the World Cup and much more here: patreon.com/footballramble . Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, November 25, 2022
Respect the elderly: Penaldo strikes again and England take on USA!
In a moment reminiscent of watching Hot Fuzz on ITV2, Penaldo struck again on another jam-packed day of World Cup action! Marcus, Jim and Andy are on hand to thank Portugal and Ghana for delivering an unbelievable half of football. Elsewhere, we can say the tournament has properly started now Brazil have played and we get ready for the big one tonight, as Aaron Ramsdale proves he has too much spare time ahead of England vs USA… Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for weekly episodes throughout the World Cup and much more here: patreon.com/footballramble . Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, November 24, 2022
On The Continent: Germany falter, Spain can win everything with kids, and are France favourites again?
The Bundesliga beat Germany! The league’s Japanese contingent felled Hansi Flicke’s men yesterday in another huge upset, while Spain crush Costa Rica. Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini provide the European perspective on it all in our first World Cup edition of On The Continent! What’s wrong with Germany’s mentality? Can Spain’s kids carry them all the way? And why are France better with Olivier Giroud than Karim Benzema? Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for weekly episodes throughout the World Cup and much more here: patreon.com/footballramble . Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, November 23, 2022
Giroud is my boo boo: Saudi scenes, France redeemed, and Ronaldo peeved
Wow. Saudi Arabia only went and beat Argentina – and Hervé Renard has impregnated Pete. Jules, Pete and David take in a seismic Day 3 of the World Cup as front doors are tore from hinges across Saudi Arabia and everyone’s boo boo Olivier Giroud rolls back the years. Plus, the return of the Cumdog and Cristiano Ronaldo is OUT at Manchester United! Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for weekly episodes throughout the World Cup and much more here: patreon.com/footballramble . Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, November 22, 2022
The Football Ramble's Guide To... Unforgettable World Cup Moments
We're back with another trip into the archives as Marcus, Luke and Andy recount some truly iconic moments from World Cups past - we also mention Jogi Löw's scratch n' sniff, so there's that. Join us for a selection of our favourites that remind us of just how good the World Cup can really be, from Zinedine Zidane's curtain call to shithousery, pangs of despair and moments of utter genius. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, November 22, 2022
Just for boys: Old man Bale strikes again and anyone for some stoppage time?
Live from the Scotch egg bar: Jules, Pete and Andy! They chew over Wales’ battling draw with the USA, learn that bucket hats are just for boys and there’s an embarrassing injury for Senegal which leaves Jules wishing she wasn’t in the same room as Pete… Plus, an exciting announcement: Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for weekly episodes throughout the World Cup and much more here: patreon.com/footballramble . Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 21, 2022
Legitimately easay: England hit six!
Aunts, uncles, parents – the whole family are giddy! Marcus, Jim and David react to England’s thrashing of Iran – which leaves one of the present company stuffed with humble pie. That Jude Bellingham kid is pretty good, isn’t he? We also discuss the FA’s decision for Harry Kane not to wear the One Love armband after pressure from FIFA and Cristiano Ronaldo speaks to someone whose first name isn’t Piers. For more on the issues facing the LGBT community in Qatar, listen to Episode 3 of Inside the Qatar World Cup here . Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 21, 2022
Why Morgan, why: Qatar implode, Infantino goes off the rails, and Iran beckons for England!
We're off! And Morgan Freeman is off too, crawling down a sewage pipe out of the stadium... Marcus, Jim, Pete and David Cartlidge relive last night's pomp, ceremony and absolutely diabolical football as Qatar were dismantled by West Ham's third best striker in 2014/15. Plus, Pete defends ferrets almost as vigorously as Gianni Infantino defends his hair and we preview England vs Iran! We decide the Three Lions might be okay because we simply can't remember what they were like last time out. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, November 20, 2022
Inside the Qatar World Cup: Episode 3
What does the future look like for Qatar, football, and the people we’ve spoken to? Kate finds out more about the precarious situation of the LGBTQ+ community in the country and speaks to the only publicly gay Qatari. After officials were in a standoff with Danish broadcasters this week, Kate also explores Qatar's media environment and asks whether this World Cup will – really – be a wake-up call for the football community. Once the spotlight moves on, there are simply no guarantees. ***You can listen back to Episode 1 and 2 - released on the 8th and 15th of November - right here on the Football Ramble feed now.*** Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, November 19, 2022
Lions Watch: How far will England progress at the World Cup?
England have a super coach boom, boom boom! On this final edition of Lions Watch, Marcus and Luke are on hand to predict how far England – and their super coach – will go at the World Cup and discuss what would constitute success for Gareth Southgate's gang. We also hear your expectations for the Three Lions in Qatar and round-up the latest news coming out of the England camp! Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, November 18, 2022
The Preview Show: Break glass for Robbie Williams
**We’re bringing you daily episodes of the Ramble and On The Continent throughout the tournament! Subscribe now to never miss a moment.** Two more sleeps until the World Cup! And you know what that means: a curtain-raising gig from Robbie Williams in an authoritarian state! Jules, Luke, Vish and Pete get stuck into England’s prospects, what Jogi Löw’s doing in that tent with time on his hands, and just how much meat Argentina have brought with them. Expect lots of frankly outrageous takes because, well, no one can @ us on Twitter anymore. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, November 17, 2022
On The Continent: The most open World Cup since 2006
On the pitch, this might be the best World Cup for a generation. But off the pitch, it couldn’t be worse. Dotun and Andy are joined by Miguel Delaney to discuss these two ‘parallel’ World Cups. They explore the state of play for Europe’s elite and wonder whether the Cristiano Ronaldo sideshow will derail Portugal’s hopes. We also discuss how Qatar’s entrenched relationship with European football – and France especially – has led us to this point, as both France’s president and the captain of their national team call on fans to focus on the football. Got a question for us? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Pete's Film Club will return this World Cup - exclusive to Patreon subscribers! Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, November 16, 2022
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… World Cup One-Hit Wonders
The World Cup has a funny habit of throwing up the most surprising heroes who write themselves into folklore, stay with us for decades – and then, inexplicably, go on to do absolutely nothing else! Marcus, Jim and Vish celebrate some of the very best nations and players who have been there once and called it quits. From the man who scored five goals in a single World Cup game, to the South Korean star who became better known for presenting the TV show ‘Four Wheeled Restaurant’ – it’s all right here. This one’s for you, Toto Schillaci. What subject should we tackle next? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, November 15, 2022
Inside the Qatar World Cup: Episode 2
What does this World Cup mean for Qatar? Kate goes inside the Qatar club game and finds signs of a very deliberate footballing project. But are Qatar’s intentions going to survive their first contact with reality? We examine the tournament infrastructure for fans across Doha – from an unfinished fan park, to FIFA's luxury 'tent city' and desolate stadium surroundings – and find out that the World Cup is splitting Qatari society down the middle. Our third and final episode of the series is out on Sunday November 20th. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 14, 2022
The Ramble: Sorry, Not U
The Premier League has packed up for Christmas! Marcus, Vish, Pete and Andy are here to pore over all the weekend’s final fizzles. Arsenal are officially Top at Daylight Savings™, joined at the King’s table by Newcastle United and a few Spurs lads. Elsewhere, Cristiano Ronaldo’s taken another humble step down the path to redemption and we plot a daring heist to get Ivan Toney to Qatar. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, November 12, 2022
Lions Watch: England’s squad announcement and don’t underestimate Iran
The England squad has finally been unveiled!! Luke and Marcus are on hand to answer the big questions surrounding Gareth Southgate’s selection, including i) why has he picked Maguire and ii) who will Mr Sheen be supporting at the World Cup? Elsewhere, we are joined by Iranian football expert Sina Saemian who explains why England shouldn’t underestimate Iran in their opening group game. @Sinaa_sa & @GolBezan on Twitter to hear more from Sina! Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, November 11, 2022
The Preview Show: Nasty little man
Gareth’s Gang has been selected! James Maddison is officially declared a nice man after his call up, while Callum Wilson prepares to clean Harry Kane’s boots. Marcus, Luke, Vish and Jim pore over that and the final weekend of Premier League fixtures, as Southampton hope to avoid a new manager trounce while Eddie Howe and Graham Potter enter Ru Paul’s Drag Race. The prize: to be the next England boss. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, November 10, 2022
On The Continent: El Gran Derbi delivers again
Dotun and Andy are joined by Lars Sivertsen for another roundup of continental capers, with the Sevilla derby a traditionally fiery affair - three red cards anyone? Elsewhere, we pick through the matchups for the Champions League’s knockout stages and Andy’s recent field trip to see Xabi Alonso’s struggling Leverkusen. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, November 10, 2022
World Cup Classic Combinations: Brazil & Germany
We're back with another Classic Combinations episode! Today, Marcus, Vish and Jim discuss the two meetings between the World Cup's greatest sides: Brazil and Germany. After they both hoovered up trophies and records throughout the 20th century, they finally met in the 2002 final, where Ronaldo's redemption wrapped up a Brazilian dream. Then, in 2014, came the horrifying nightmare - perhaps the most infamous game in football's history. This episode is brought to you in partnership with Toshiba TV. Toshiba TV & Argos are offering a free 2nd Generation Ring Video Doorbell with its 43" and 50” Toshiba Fire TV models. Click here to find out more! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, November 09, 2022
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… How not to sack a manager
It doesn’t matter if it's your birthday. It doesn’t matter if you’ve won the league days previously. It doesn’t matter if you’ve survived 100 uneventful days at Watford. If you’re a football manager, one day you will most probably be sacked. But how best to go about it? Marcus, Vish and Jim are here with a truly educational Guide for all you football club owners out there. From not sacking your manager while they’re live on TV (Gus Poyet), to forgetting their birthday (Trevor Francis) and generally being ruthless robots (Chelsea), there are plenty of pitfalls the modern club should avoid. Don’t be that club! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, November 08, 2022
Inside the Qatar World Cup: Episode 1
How did we get here? Kate travels back to 2010 and finds out how Qatar’s migrant worker crisis unfolded – and continues to endure to this day. She speaks to three workers about their experiences in the country, including one man who helped build some of the World’s Cup most prestigious venues. Their stories paint a stark, bleak picture of the abusive conditions suffered by those on which this tournament has been built. Episode 2 is out Tuesday November 15th. Our third and final episode will be released on Sunday November 20th. Thanks to Equidem for their help with this episode. You can find their work here . Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 07, 2022
The Ramble: The Combine Harvester of Doom
A crackers weekend of Premier League football can only mean one thing: fire up the managerial merry-go-round! Marcus, Vish, Jim and Lars chew over it all as Ralph Hasenhüttl’s Southampton reign ends and Julen Lopetegui lines up the Wolves gig. Elsewhere, Bournemouth and Jesse Marsch battle to be crowned the league’s chaos merchants and Liverpool register their first away win! Spurs with yet another helping hand… Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 07, 2022
Strength in Numbers, with Rio Ferdinand
Today, Luke sits down for an open conversation about men's mental health with a Premier League icon. Rio Ferdinand once said he was the last person who would speak openly about mental health, but he's since become a huge advocate for the cause. He joins Luke for a chat about how he's changed since retiring from the game, ways men can better approach conversations around their own mental health and just how valuable listening can really be. This episode is brought to you by Nivea Men, together with the men's mental health charity Talk Club. Their 'Strength in Numbers' campaign promotes a simple question that's proven to help men of all ages start talking about how they're feeling. Click here to find out more. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, November 06, 2022
Introducing: Inside the Qatar World Cup
A new three-part series. Episode 1 available Tuesday November 8th, right here on the Football Ramble feed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, November 05, 2022
Lions Watch: Jordan Pickford feels calm, the USA feel confident and Sam Allardyce thinks he could win the World Cup
It's the day we hoped would never come, as Sam Allardyce and Sammy Lee infiltrate Lions Watch! On today's episode, Marcus and Luke pick apart a disappointingly poor take from Big Sam and his little Werther’s Originals unwrapping pal. Elsewhere, Jordan Pickford's performances are giving us hope, and we're joined by the brilliant Alexis Guerreros from US Soccer podcast The Cooligans, who explains why the US Men's National Team are feeling confident ahead of their Group B crunch match with the Three Lions. We’ll see Alexis, we’ll see! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, November 04, 2022
The Preview Show: Brave hearts, run free
Marcus, Jim, Vish and Andy look ahead to Scotland’s inevitable takeover of the Premier League, as their valiant soldiers fly into tackles with all the reckless abandon of a nation not at the World Cup. There are some tasty ties to take a look at, as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hosts his beloved Arsenal and Harry Kane marches to provincial war with Jurgen Klopp. Plus, moose pitch invasions and the return of the FA Cup proper! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, November 04, 2022
At The Match: West Ham’s next European adventure
Andy heads to East London’s blend of hipsters and Hammers to check in with West Ham’s latest continental capers. He’s joined by broadcaster and lifelong fan Nat Coombs to discuss the club’s transition to their new stadium, how European football has renewed the fans’ relationship with the club and what to expect from the Moyes Revolution. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, November 03, 2022
On The Continent: A Giroud Awakening
Andy's joined by Nicky Bandini and French football expert Jonathan Johnson for today's continental capers, as we tie up all those Champions League loose ends. Milan continue to impress with Olivier Giroud leading the charge, while a collection of French teams struggle to make any discernible Europa League impact. And, with the World Cup a few weeks away, we look into the dressing room dynamics at PSG, with at least two of their megastars set for an ultimately disappointing autumn. Got a question? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, November 03, 2022
World Cup Classic Combinations: Wayne Rooney & Cristiano Ronaldo, 2006
On today's bonus episode, Marcus, Jim and Andy look back at a classic combo from World Cups past. We return to 2006, where England's hopes of glory hinged on one stamp - and a wink. Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo had established themselves as two of Europe's brightest young stars when they met in the World Cup quarter-finals in 2006. We look back over that tempestuous game that riled up English fans and media alike for months afterwards. Even if they conveniently forgot that Rooney literally stamped on a man's groin. This episode is brought to you in partnership with Toshiba TV. Toshiba TV & Argos are offering a free 2nd Generation Ring Video Doorbell with its 43" and 50” Toshiba Fire TV models. Click here to find out more! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, November 02, 2022
Ramble Reacts: Fathers against VAR
Marcus, Vish and Pete jump on the mic straight after Tottenham’s chaotic stumble into the next round, thanks to Charlie Kane revving his motorbike around the streets of Marseille. Elsewhere, two late Liverpool goals saw off Napoli and Atlético followed up on bottling the Champions League by bottling the Europa League. Somehow, we also stumble on England’s 55-man long list for the World Cup which apparently includes Callum Wilson, Danny Welbeck and 2001’s Michael Owen. We recorded this episode of Ramble Reacts live on Twitch! If you fancy watching along and getting involved, subscribe to our Twitch channel: twitch.tv/thefootballramble Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, November 01, 2022
The Drop In: Ben Mee
Kate heads to Brentford to talk to one of the Premier League’s most eloquent characters. Ben Mee has a fascinating story: from starting out at Man City in the midst of the takeover in 2008, to becoming a lynchpin of Sean Dyche’s Burnley, and a spokesperson for parents dealing with miscarriages and childbirth after the premature birth of his and his wife’s daughter. He puts us in the shoes of being a Premier League footballer, discusses what went wrong at Burnley, what makes a good leader on the pitch, and - of course - why Sean Dyche ate a worm one time. Who would you like Kate to speak to next? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, October 31, 2022
The Ramble: Jesse G
The wheels are officially falling off at Liverpool as Jesse G’s Leeds #playliketheworldiswatching. But what’s going on at Anfield!? Marcus, Jim and Vish are joined by OTC’s finest, David Cartlidge! They discuss two big old upsets as Graham Potter is left seeking Thomas Tuchel’s Indian health retreat, while Mount Vesuvius in Tottenham remains dormant for now. We do hear about one Italian manager who injured an opposition coach with a focaccia, though. Obviously. Plus, an unlikely standoff between Marcus and Pat Nevin. Vote for us in this year's FSA Awards here ! Tune in to our Marseille vs Spurs Twitch watchalong and live Ramble Reacts on Tuesday night here ! Got a question? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trailer · Sun, October 30, 2022
October 2022 Recap
Here's a little taste of what we've been up to this month... We'll be here with daily episodes throughout the World Cup! So hit that subscribe button and get new episodes of the Football Ramble delivered every weekday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, October 29, 2022
Lions Watch: Jude Bellingham keeps delivering, Iwan Roberts talks Wales and a Carolina Reaper from Jamie Carragher
Marcus is joined by two very special guests on today's episode. Andy Brassell is here to give us an update on how our continental Lions are getting on and to reassure us that Jude Bellingham is just as good as we want him to be. After that, Iwan Roberts gives Marcus an update on England's Group B rivals Wales and explains why England shouldn't write off Gareth Bale just yet. And just when you thought the excitement couldn't get any more spicy, we get our first Carolina Reaper on the Take Thermometer! Phew! Vote for us in this year's FSA Awards here ! Got a question? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, October 28, 2022
The Preview Show: Let’s dehydrate ‘em, lads
Marcus, Jim and Andy up the shithousing stakes on today’s jam-packed Preview Show! We’re delighted to see Unai Emery back in the Prem, even if it seems like he’s been taking tactical tips from Joey Barton. His Aston Villa side take on Newcastle - Callum Wilson shithousing aplenty - while Antony reminded us that football should actually be fun ahead of Man Utd's clash with West Ham. Plus, the Graham Potter Derby is already upon us! Vote for us in this year's FSA Awards here ! Got a question? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, October 28, 2022
At The Match: Steven Gerrard's last game (feat. Marcus Speller)
Andy's joined by resident Fulham fanatic and Ramble legend Marcus Speller for another episode of At The Match, the series that takes you to the very heart of football matches across the world! After a lovely stroll down the Thames, the boys settle in at the Putney End for a Fulham masterclass - and incidentally see the end of Steven Gerrard's reign at Villa. Sorry about that, Stevie... Got a question? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, October 27, 2022
On The Continent: Inside Number Nine
Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini rule over some more Europa Mopers after the Champions League claimed its biggest victims so far. Barcelona, Juventus and Atlético Madrid are now officially out, so we assess the states of play at three wobbling giants. Elsewhere, as Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting makes his mark at Bayern, we discuss how Europe’s top clubs are looking to frontmen of all shapes and sizes to spearhead various continental crusades. Got a question? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, October 27, 2022
Introducing... The Joe Marler Show
Here's an episode from our friends at Crowd Network that we think you'll love! Join English rugby legend Joe Marler and Tom Fordyce for a show that's not about rugby at all, really. It's a show about amazing people, who do amazing things for a living. How do you defuse a bomb? Chris Hunter has been doing it for 25 years, so he's as good a person to ask. He’s worked all over the world, saving thousands of lives in the process. He joins Joe and Tom to discuss the mental and physical challenges of such a demanding, technical career. Listen and subscribe to The Joe Marler Show here - new episodes every Wednesday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, October 26, 2022
Ramble Reacts: Jack Green-ish
Pete, Luke and Jim dig behind the headlines for the Champions League’s most important stories, as Chelsea’s worldies disguise an otherwise dull night for both them and Manchester City. Could Ruben Loftus-Cheek eat a foot-long hot dog served by Andy Murray? Will Jack Grealish grow a sufficient crop of vegetables for the impending apocalypse? Why did Juventus vs Benfica end up with jumpers for goalposts? Your answers to last night's biggest questions, right here on Ramble Reacts! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, October 25, 2022
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Footballers’ Hair
Got a question? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, October 24, 2022
The Ramble: The Sport is Direct
Another win for The Miguel Almirón Experience puts Newcastle in fourth. Once again, big thanks to Mike Ashley for his support. Marcus, Vish, Pete and Jim are here to sing the Toon's praises and look over a cracking weekend of football. Aston Villa’s '12-year-old on FIFA' approach proved hugely effective at Wolves, while Brother Brendy’s got his swagger back and Everton's training ground becomes Merseyside's hottest nightclub. All thanks to Royston Drenthe, obviously. Got a question? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, October 22, 2022
Lions Watch: Kane's best understudy, listener Take Thermometer, and what would YOU do for Chris Smalling?
There are few footballers that treat the ball with such intimate respect as Ivan Toney. Marcus and Luke discuss his sparkling form and Tammy Abraham’s struggles to we determine if we're 'Team Toney' or 'Team Tammy' ahead of the World Cup! In the second half, José Mourinho steps up for examination on this week’s Take Thermometer - as do you! Because we’re finally rating your most honest takes on the England team. Got a question? Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, October 21, 2022
The Preview Show: Another Stevie Slip
Marcus, Luke, Pete and Andy pick through some post-Craven Cottage chaos, with Villa showing Stevie G the door after a turgid performance. At least they gave him a lift home! Also eyeing up the managerial buffet are Leeds and Southampton, while Cristiano Ronaldo’s insistent petulance threatens to overshadow his achievements. We also celebrate the return of two footballing icons: fans wearing goalie gloves in the crowd and Radja Nainggolan’s smoking habit. Got a question? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, October 20, 2022
On The Continent: The Karim Dream
Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen don their tuxedos for another episode of your one-stop shop for all things European football. Karim Benzema secures yet another bit of glitzy jewellery with a deserved Ballon d’Or win, so we celebrate his amazing year. We also assess Xabi Alonso’s tough start to managerial life and wonder what various German and French welterweights can do to challenge the heavy hitters. Got a question? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, October 19, 2022
The Ramble: We owe Kepa an apology
We’re back with a bonus Ramble! Marcus, Luke and Jim are here to do forty minutes on Inter Miami’s playoff loss. Poor Fizzer. We just about get to some midweek Premier League too, as Adama Traoré reminds us he’s at Wolves and Brighton can’t buy a goal. Tonight, Eddie Howe’s hoping to avoid a dizzy stick headbutt from Duncan Ferguson and Steven Gerrard’s feeling the pressure ahead of a trip to the Cottage. Got a question? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . You can sign up to our Patreon for ad-free episodes, exclusive access to live events and merch & a bonus weekly episode! Head to: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, October 18, 2022
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Footballers in adverts
After our deep dive into footballers’ good/awful acting careers a few weeks back, there was only one place we could go next. Because if a footballer’s on camera, they’re normally advertising something - especially if they play for Man United. Jules, Jim, Pete and Vish discover that the quest for a crisp pound note isn’t just confined to ex-pros hoarding crypto on Twitter. We’ve seen it all, from George Best sincerely advertising eggs to Kevin Keegan promoting road safety (terrifying) and Michael Owen’s chopper. Tremendous, by the way. Got a question? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . You can sign up to our Patreon for ad-free episodes, exclusive access to live events and merch & a bonus weekly episode! Head to: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, October 17, 2022
The Ramble: Tactical foul mouth
There were scraps galore in another regular weekend of the Barclays. Jules, Jim, Pete and Vish are here with the tale of the tape - let’s get ready to Ramble! Liverpool edged out Man City in an absolute firecracker, while Nottingham Forest lost an early relegation six-pointer after getting too horny on main. We also check in with Graham Potter’s glow-up, take an angle grinder to yet more goalposts and applaud Blyth Spartans’ bespoke toasting services. Got a question? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . You can sign up to our Patreon for ad-free episodes, exclusive access to live events and merch & a bonus weekly episode! Head to: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, October 15, 2022
Lions Watch: Mount's sparkle, defensive mistakes, and Pickford hype
Doesn't it just make you fizz when you see one of Gareth's gang having a lovely time? Doubts might have emerged about Mason Mount's fitness on Friday night after we recorded, but he has caught the eye under his new boss, Graham Potter. We also mourn another difficult week for England's defenders – but don't worry, at least Ben White is really attractive. And Jordan Pickford is the subject of the Take Thermometer! Will this week's take finally be a Carolina Reaper? Got a question? Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Get along to our Friend of the Ramble watchalong on Sunday! Free tickets with ever $10/month membership: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, October 14, 2022
The Preview Show: A fan of razz and matazz
We check in with some of football’s most important Steves: Steven Gerrard, Steve Cooper, and... Steve Bruce. Oh no, there’s more. Marcus, Jim and Andy discuss a titanic clash between Liverpool and Man City, discover our new favourite goalkeeper from the Cypriot top-flight, and there’s a penis update from Bolivia, of course. Got a question? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Get along to our Friend of the Ramble watchalong on Sunday! Free tickets with ever $10/month membership: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, October 13, 2022
On The Continent: Shakhtar Donetsk’s story
Andy was in Warsaw on Tuesday to witness Shakhtar Donetsk – a team playing thousands of miles from their home and made up of mainly Ukrainian players – draw with the European champions, Real Madrid. He tells Dotun and David Cartlidge about what it was like to be there and how the players are feeling as Russia’s invasion continues. Elsewhere, Club Brugge make it to the Champions League knockouts for the first time ever having still not conceded – what are they doing so well? Antoine Griezmann finally signs for Atlético, João Félix picks a fight with Diego Simeone, and… Kylian Mbappé again, is it? We discuss his mismanagement of the simmering tensions at PSG. Got a question? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, October 12, 2022
The Football Ramble's Guide To... Alan Pardew
Some men graft their way to the top thanks to the fruits of their relentless labour, a graceful demeanour and a healthy slice of acknowledged luck. And other men are Alan Pardew - because when you're the king, you can do anything. Spellso, Mooresey, Jimbo and Dono settle in for a thorough assessment of the perennial FA Cup bridesmaid, as we try to separate the art from the artist. How does Pete feel about his one decent season at Newcastle? Should he have managed England? Can he headbutt? Got a question? Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for this week's London live event, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, October 11, 2022
The Drop In: David Dein
After the release of his new book, today we're picking the brains of one of the most influential figures of the modern English game. David Dein was on the board at Arsenal for 24 years and was a significant voice at the FA for many of them, too. In that time, he brought Arsène Wenger to England, helped assemble one of the greatest sides of all time, and forced through the commercial behemoth that is the Premier League. Arsenal fans have also blamed him for bringing the Kroenke family into the fold. He’s certainly been at the heart of a lot of change down the years. So today, we’re asking what he makes of the game now: from its owners, to its Super League, to its money. **You can purchase David's new book, 'Calling the Shots', here . All profits go to David's charity, 'The Twinning Project'.** Who would you like Kate to speak to next? Find us on socials @ FootballRamble . Sign up for our Patreon to get exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, October 10, 2022
The Ramble: You’re a wizard, Marcus
Marcus, Luke, Vish and Jim are here after a quadruple extravaganza on Sunday, with Cristiano Ronaldo bringing up 700 and Arsenal’s youngers brushing aside a leggy Liverpool. We wonder if Jürgen Klopp’s time is coming to a slow end on Merseyside, while Man United's one-trick pony strikes again. Elsewhere, Brentford got a Brucey Tummy Tickle™ up at St. James’ as Newcastle’s takeover anniversary loomed over a barnstorming performance. Got a question? Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for this week's London live event, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, October 09, 2022
Patreon Bonus: Shithouse XI
If there was ever an XI you wouldn't want to play against, it's this one... On last week's Patreon bonus episode, we had Marcus, Jim and Vish chose their ultimate shithouse XI. From straight-up hardmen, to downright cheats you know these teams will be... pretty formidable! Enjoyed this teaser? You can hear the full episode by signing up to our Patreon. For just $5 a month, you'll get Discord access and your own ad-free podcast feed with every Ramble show, including Patreon bonuses like this one! For $10 a month you can get all that plus a video version of every Monday Ramble show, first access to Ramble merch, and a FREE ticket to our exclusive Friend of The Ramble watchalong event of Liverpool vs Manchester City on October 16th in central London. To sign up click HERE or go to patreon.com/footballramble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, October 08, 2022
Lions Watch: Is Jack Grealish back?
There's good and bad news coming out of Manchester City on this week's Lions Watch. Marcus and Luke discuss what role Jack Grealish can play at the World Cup after excelling in the Champos! Plus, we wonder how Southgate can replace Kyle Walker if he misses Qatar with injury and decide whether Brother Brendy's take on James Maddison is extra hot or mango and lime. Got a question? Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, October 07, 2022
The Preview Show: Brother Brendy’s Envelopes
Marcus, Luke, Vish and Jim settle in for another blockbuster Barclays weekend off the back of more midweek madness. We’ve realised that Pep Guardiola’s biggest fan is in fact Erik ten Hag - now that is Manchester, united. We also wonder if Brendan Rodgers’ envelopes can help them to a win over Bournemouth, check in with a miserly Everton defence and see if West Ham can lift their striker curse. Got a question? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, October 06, 2022
On The Continent: Is the Super League back in business?
Florentino Pérez put the European Super League front and centre of his address to Real Madrid’s General Assembly last weekend. Ahead of December’s crucial court ruling, is he quietly gathering more support? Miguel Delaney joins Dotun and Andy to discuss that, ask how far Luciano Spalletti’s young Neapolitan bucks can go in the Champions League, and assess how screwed Barcelona will be if they don’t make it out of the group stages. Got a question? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, October 05, 2022
Ramble Reacts: Liverpool prove… something
Trent Alexander-Arnold answered all the critics who have lambasted his defending in recent weeks by bagging a free-kick and watching Rangers huff n’ puff their way out of the Champions League. Justice! Elsewhere, Marcus, Luke and Lars Sivertsen check in with the various Champions League results, as Spurs stuttered to a draw and VAR unveiled its magnum opus over in Porto. We also wonder how much you could get for a hyperbaric oxygen chamber on eBay - just that sort of show, I guess. Got a question? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, October 04, 2022
The Football Ramble's Guide To... Footballers Acting
Becoming a famous professional in one demanding field is hard enough - but what if you’re just as talented doing a cockney impression as you were with a football? Well, you become an actor! Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete are here with a rundown of some of the more infamous scene-stealing performances from our favourite footballing thespians. From art imitating Stan Collymore’s life, to Charlie Kane in Blues Brothers and David Beckham as geezers past and present - join us for the crème de la crème! Got a question? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, October 03, 2022
The Ramble: Tom Cairney's magic wand
When Roy Keane tried to end Alf Inge Haaland's career all those years ago, who'd have thought that Liam Gallagher would eventually have the last laugh. Marcus, Luke and Vish are on hand to pick apart Man City's victory over those squares Man United and Arsenal's cracking North London derby triumph. Elsewhere, Bruno Lage leaves the pack and we jump to Bolivia for a predictably on-brand update. Got a question? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, October 01, 2022
Lions Watch: Hey Jude, Harry Maguire's struggles, and The Take Thermometer
Marcus and Luke are back with Lions Watch as we look ahead to the World Cup in just seven weeks' time! Join us every Saturday as we recap the biggest England news, debate some Southgate Selections™ and tackle your questions. Today, we celebrate the impressive Nations League performances of Jude Bellingham, wonder how we can solve England's Harry Maguire dilemma and unveil our Take Thermometer! Got a question? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, September 30, 2022
The Preview Show: Keggy the truck driver
Don’t worry, gang - the Premier League is back! Marcus, Vish, Jim and Andy tuck in to all the latest after waving goodbye to our beloved Nations League. There’s some North London derby jitters for Jim, while Vish seems much calmer about Man Utd’s prospects against Erling Haaland n’ company. We also celebrate the return of Keeping Up with the Icardis and Kevin Keegan’s latest awards show gig. We did wonder about all that disruption at Dover… The Football Ramble Preview Show is sponsored by Betfair. Got a question? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, September 29, 2022
On The Continent: Less Ronaldo, More Portugal?
Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge are here with a state of play after the final international break before the World Cup. We wonder if Germany might prove entertaining rather than efficient come Qatar and whether the problems plaguing France have knocked them off their prime perch. There’s also time for a Barcelona injury update and a question even devoted fans are starting to ask: do Portugal need to move on from Cristiano Ronaldo? Got a question? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, September 28, 2022
The Football Ramble's Guide To... Football Fights
Brace yourselves, 'cos it's time for the big one. Marcus, Luke, Pete and Andy are on hand to talk you through the highs and lows of soccer's sauciest scraps. We definitely do like to see that. From opposing players swinging limbs at each other to managers squaring up, witnessing it is one of football's greatest joys. From Kieron Dyer vs Lee Bowyer to José Mourinho's impeccable honour and flying karate kicks from off camera, we've got it all. Let's get ready to Ramble! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, September 27, 2022
Ramble Reacts: England steady the ship
After their final game ahead of the World Cup, Marcus, Luke and Andy check on England’s progress after an entertaining - if chaotic - draw against Germany last night. The likes of Jude Bellingham and Reece James proved their immense worth, but Harry Maguire tripped over the dice Gareth Southgate rolled when deciding to play him again. The boys discuss that and also wonder about the immediate future for Trent Alexander-Arnold after he was left out of the match day squad, before announcing the return of a very special Ramble show! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, September 26, 2022
The Ramble: Scotland's best backside
Oof, that was a poor weekend for England players and fans alike. However, there is at least some consolation in knowing that our weekend wasn't as bad as Tony Adams'. Elsewhere, Wales show some British solidarity with their own relegation - unlike Scotland and Ireland - and we celebrate the Faroe Islands going four games unbeaten at the expense of Andy Brassell's little slugs, Turkey. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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September 2022 Recap
Here's a little taste of what we've been up to this month... If you haven't already, hit that subscribe button and get new episodes of the Football Ramble delivered every weekday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sat, September 24, 2022
Introducing: Sports Horn!
Pete here from The Football Ramble. I've been working on a show I think you're going to very much enjoy, so I thought I'd stick an episode in here as a little treat for your Saturday afternoon! If you love the Ramble, I reckon you're going to very much enjoy this. Ian Fiveankles seeks to make his mark on modern sports radio in his very first radio show, in a cynical bid to win his ex-wife Denise back. The only thing that stands in his way is his new show sponsor, MENSMOOTH. Mmmmn…that’s smooth! https://smarturl.it/SportsHorn - subscribe now, or search for 'Sports Horn' wherever you get your podcasts. Lovely! Sports Horn is a brand new sitcom hosted by comedians Anthony Richardson and Mark Davison, best known collectively as the popular online sketch duo 'The Exploding Heads'. Sports Horn is a Stak Production. This is a work of fiction. This podcast is protected under copyright. Listener discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, September 23, 2022
The Preview Show: Free Charlie Adam
Marcus, Luke, Pete and Andy revel in more Nations League nonsense, as Kevin de Bruyne remains bored out of his mind and John McGinn’s memory foam mattress grabs a great win for Scotland. We also toast the departures of Charlie Adam and the FIFA game (Ted Lasso’s idiotic appearance not withstanding) and we wonder how Gareth Southgate can turn the barge around - starting with tonight's clash against Italy. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, September 22, 2022
On The Continent: Good Neapolitan Vibes
More continental capers for Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen as the international break gives us a chance for various domestic debriefs. The Serie A title race continues to intrigue, as Napoli try shake off the Sivertsen Curse - while the La Liga title race is marred by horrible racist abuse of Vinicius Jr. Elsewhere, we try to work out if Bayern are in an actual crisis and ponder the future of the Nations League. Got a question? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, September 21, 2022
The Football Ramble's Guide To... Goal Celebrations
It's back! Jim, Vish and Lars knee slide into today’s edition of our handy footballing handbook. Today, we focus on the icing on top of football’s sweetest, most joyous cakes: goal celebrations! We run through how best to approach such a noble art and outline some of the do’s and dont’s. We also recount some of the more infamous - from one of the greatest sporting moments of all time to Cristiano Ronaldo spinning around in the air and Jamie Vardy killing an eagle. What subject should we tackle next? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, September 20, 2022
The Drop In: Les Ferdinand
Kate's off to west London for today's episode of The Drop In, where she's shown around QPR's training facilities by a Premier League icon. It's only bloody Les Ferdinand! (Sir) Les sits down with Kate to discuss a storied career that took him from QPR to Newcastle and many places in between. They talk about how representation needs to be accompanied by meaningful action from footballing authorities, discuss his role as QPR's Director of Football and remind us of the importance of non-league football. We also get the answers we* have always wanted, such as did he really fly himself to Bolton training in a helicopter? *Pete. Obviously. Who would you like Kate to speak to next? Find us on socials @ FootballRamble . Sign up for our Patreon before the end of August and get 15% off an annual membership! Plus exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, September 19, 2022
The Ramble: Let 'em know you're there
Jules, Vish, Pete and Andy recap more bonkers Barclays from the weekend, as Leicester valiantly conceded six and Arsenal's U8's beat Brentford. We also take stock of Everton's long walk to freedom after their first win of the season, check in with our pal Moysey and hear of potentially football's shortest ever debut. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, September 16, 2022
The Preview Show: Ivan Toney's having a party
For too long we've all been asking the same question - when will England replace the irreplaceable menace to opposition fans that is Jamie Vardy? Is Ivan Toney the answer? On today's Preview Show Jim, Vish and Lars are on hand to mull over Gareth Southgate's latest England squad and marvel at Todd Boehly's bright idea of a Premier League All-Star game. Elsewhere, Diego Costa is most definitely a wolf and Alan Pardew embarks on the next leg of his inter-railing trip around Europe! Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, September 15, 2022
On The Continent: Is time up for Allegri at Juventus?
It’s an Italian feast this week! Dotun and Andy – live from Warsaw – are joined by Nicky Bandini to discuss Juventus’ woes after a shock defeat to Benfica. Plus, we discuss if the Milan clubs bring the glory days back in Europe, Robert Lewandowski’s Bayern homecoming, and why all is not as it seems with Kylian Mbappé’s contract at PSG! Got a question? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, September 15, 2022
At The Match: European football returns to Berlin
Union Berlin sit top of the Bundesliga and last week, Andy travelled there to witness European football history in their first Europa League game against Belgium's history-makers, Union Saint-Gilloise. After UEFA announced a trial for safe standing, Union Berlin were at last able to bring European football home – just three years after securing their first ever promotion to the Bundesliga. Andy takes in Union’s legendary atmosphere and speaks to fans on both sides on what was a truly special night for two clubs championing the little guy. Where should Andy head to next? Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, September 14, 2022
Ramble Reacts: Conte’s Curse Continues
Marcus, Jim and Vish convene after Liverpool battle past Ajax (and our favourite-named player) to snatch three points and Spurs collapse in the Eric Dier Derby! Plus, can another Marcus make it into the England squad? Will Atlético mug off Barcelona further still? And while Jurgen Klopp is dishing out truths, we’re firing mistruths out about Marcus’ TV taste. He loves Gervais, really. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, September 13, 2022
The Football Ramble’s Guide to… Special Moves
There can be no greater honour in sport than having a distinct move, technique or skill named after you. Like when you do a ‘Pardew’ on the sideline of a cup final… Marcus, Luke, Andy and Jim are here to pick through the creme de la creme of footballing special moves - from mesmeric midfield geniuses and free-kick maestros through to the cultural phenomenon that spawned 1000 university dissertations: a Rory Delap long throw. What subject should we tackle next? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, September 12, 2022
The Ramble: Diego Costa walks among us
Today’s Ramble has an international flavour! Lars returns to join Marcus and Jim after a weekend for football in the UK like no other. They discuss the football agent who headbutted Rayo Vallecano’s president during transfer negotiations, the most hilarious application of VAR ever in Italy, and Diego Costa prowls through an unsuspecting village market in the midlands… Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, September 09, 2022
The Preview Show: Nathan Redmond finally escapes
Marcus, Luke, Andy and Jim are here after a mixed bag of European results, as West Ham finally cast off their Romanian hoodoo, Man United's renaissance ends abruptly and Arsenal win at the Home of Football. We also look over some of the seismic moves going down this week, as Graham Potter casts Breach's Brighton aside and Nathan Redmond frees himself from the fevered grasp of Papa Pep Guardiola. ***We recorded this episode on Friday morning before the Premier League fixture postponements were announced*** Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, September 08, 2022
On The Continent: Who is Napoli’s ‘new Maradona’?
Napoli stole the headlines, but who is their ‘new Maradona’ Khvicha Kvaratskhelia? Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge chew over a dramatic first matchday of the Champions League. They wonder at Inter’s limp performance and a resurgent Leroy Sane, while David *does not* hold back on Max Allegri after Juventus' night in Paris showed just how far they’ve fallen in Europe. Plus, what’s the perception of Thomas Tuchel in Europe after his Chelsea sacking? Got a question? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, September 07, 2022
BONUS: THE TUCHEL MELTDOWN ENDS
The Ramble curse strikes again! Thomas Tuchel is out of the door. Marcus and Andy bring you an emergency Ramble Reacts to discuss what went wrong, where next for Tuchel and when exactly Rafael Benítez will be hired as interim manager. Got a question? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, September 07, 2022
Ramble Reacts: Is the Tuchel meltdown upon us?!
Dinamo Zagrabbed all three points from Chelsea! After the first Champions League tango of the season, Marcus, Jim and Andy discuss an evening to forget for Tommy Tuchel. Or, as the case may be, an evening to become increasingly and very publicly annoyed about. Plus, Jeff Bridges operates some new offside technology, Alex Telles leads the line for Sevilla for some reason and there’s a Hart-warming night in Glasgow as Celtic return to Europe’s top table! Oh, and an Aberdeen striker enjoys the game in the Real Madrid end. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, September 06, 2022
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Hard Men
Today, we’re discussing football’s most fabled breed. They are the enforcers, the tough guys, the bouncers of the football pitch that everyone loves to hate. We are, of course, talking about football’s hard men! Pete, Jim and Vish discuss some of the game’s most iconic examples of the genre, including the Colombian player with the most red cards in history and English football’s so-called OG hard man, who used to bring a gun to contract negotiations. Plus, we ponder if there is still a place for the quintessential hard man in the modern game. What subject should we tackle next? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, September 05, 2022
The Ramble: Captain PGMOL
Glorious goals, calamitous errors and a goalkeeper getting sent off for pissing in a hedge? Our resident experts on all those things - Marcus, Pete, Jim and Vish - are here to relive it all! We ask just how many celebrations Antony made, make the case for Ivan Toney to go in goal for England, and offer up some solutions for the weekend’s VAR debacle. Just take that Brentford kid’s money, all right? Plus, a fortune teller knows Kevin Keegan’s future. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, September 02, 2022
The Preview Show: Doorstepped by Gary Cotterill, again
Deadline day is over! Aubameyang returned, Nottingham Forest dug up some grubs, and Louis van Goal got involved for some reason. And don’t mind Gary, he’ll stop bothering you soon. Marcus, Luke, Andy and Jim discuss all that, while Brendan Rodgers got the claws out last night. Plus, there’s the small matter of Arsenal’s visit to Old Trafford and a Merseyside derby! Hold on to your sons. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, September 01, 2022
On The Continent: Has football’s financial inequality ever been worse?
On this deadline day edition, Dotun and Andy are joined by Miguel Delaney to discuss the bigger picture of this summer transfer window: Nottingham Forest have spent more than the Eredivisie. How has the financial inequality between Europe and the Premier League reached this point? We also discuss how Antony and Lucas Paquetá will bring to English shores, PSG’s dropped points at the weekend, and there’s the small matter of the Champions League draw! Plus, a truly heinous food pick from Dotun… Got a question? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon before the end of August and get 15% off an annual membership! Plus exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, August 31, 2022
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Deadline Day
On Deadline Day eve - otherwise known as the day Jim White was born - Marcus, Pete, Andy and Jim are here with your definitive guide to all the odd stories and trends associated with this unique day down the years! Was September 1st 2008 the most dramatic deadline day ever? Why did clubs use dodgy fax machines for so long? And how are these multi-billion pound institutions just so wonderfully disorganised? Join us! What do you want us to talk about next? Find us @FootballRamble or email us show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon before the end of August and get 15% off an annual membership! Plus exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, August 30, 2022
The Ramble: In the (dishwash)air tonight
The weekend may now be closed but Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete are on hand to preview a plethora of blockbuster mid-week action. Once they have finished discussing Ravishing Rick Rude and "Macho Man" Randy Savage, obviously. Don't worry, we do still delve into the weeks' biggest football stories, including Man United's £100m move for Anthony, Phil Collins' son signing for Hannover and the West Brom striker who washed his clothes with dishwasher tablets. For 8 months… Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon before the end of August and get 15% off an annual membership! Plus exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, August 29, 2022
The Ramble: The Erl of Goalchester
Goals! Goals everywhere, ladies and gentlemen. Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete are on hand for the ceremonial titling of Erling Haaland as the Earl of Goalchester. We also analyse the growing trend of south coast teams losing 9-0. Are Portsmouth next? Elsewhere, we tip our caps to refs allowing showboating players to be cleaned out and predict where Brother Brendy will be managing at the end of the season. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon before the end of August and get 15% off an annual membership! Plus exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, August 28, 2022
GOAT Farm: Long Hair
It's a brilliant barnet bonanza on today's GOAT Farm! Here is a wee teaser of Andy trying to determine his best-ever long-hair eleven. From Roberto Baggio's seemingly clip-on rat tail to Pete choosing Mile Jedinak for his majestic beard, there are plenty of luscious locks - and a sprinkling of footballing talent - on today's show. If you enjoyed this teaser you can hear the full episode by signing up to our Patreon. Just $5 a month will get you Discord access and your own ad-free podcast feed with every Ramble show, including Patreon bonuses like this one! For $10 a month you can get all that plus a video version of every Monday Ramble show, first access to Ramble merch and you'll also be invited to our exclusive Friend of The Ramble watchalong event of Chelsea vs Liverpool on September 18th in central London. To sign up click HERE or go to patreon.com/footballramble. If you sign up for an annual subscription before the end of August you’ll get 15% off, so act fast! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trailer · Sat, August 27, 2022
August 2022 Recap
A taste of some of our favourite moments across the Ramble this month! Subscribe now for new shows every day, Monday to Friday. DO IT NOW! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, August 26, 2022
The Preview Show: Cissé will look after you
There’s grumpy fans all over the gaff in the Premier League this weekend! Leicester City head to Chelsea under pressure, while David Moyes tries to inspire optimism among the fanbase. Marcus, Andy, Pete and Jim also discuss the Champions League draw and sweat over the future of Callum Wilson. Well, Marcus does. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon before the end of August and get 15% off an annual membership! Plus exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, August 25, 2022
On The Continent: Why is Romelu Lukaku better in Italy?
It’s a huge weekend in Serie A! Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini chew over Roma's trip to Juventus and wonder just why Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martínez fit so perfectly together ahead of Inter's inevitably feisty clash with Lazio. Elsewhere, there’s an extraordinary capitulation in Dortmund thanks to last-minute goals from unlikely British sources. And are Atlético Madrid *really* keeping Antoine Griezmann on the bench to save money?! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon before the end of August and get 15% off an annual membership! Plus exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, August 25, 2022
Zlatan Ibrahimović: From Hometown Hero to Pantomime Villain
Earlier this summer, Andy travelled to Sweden to explore the increasingly strained relationship between Zlatan Ibrahimović and his hometown of Malmö - especially after his statue was unceremoniously torn down two months after its grand unveiling. On today's special episode, Andy speaks to journalists and fans across Sweden about Ibrahimović's journey from hometown hero to football's ultimate pantomime villain. We also hear from Lars Sivertsen about the legacy that remains, after investing in rivals Hammarby and seemingly turning his back on the club where it all started. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon before the end of August and get 15% off an annual membership! Plus exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, August 24, 2022
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Animal Pitch Invasions
At last, welcome to the most important episode in the Ramble’s history. Jim, Pete and Luke provide a definitive lowdown of that most glorious of football phenomena: animal pitch invasions! From Anfield’s plague of cats, to a dog being interviewed pitchside in Argentina and the time a pigeon had a poo in Ashley Young’s mouth, we relive all of football’s weird and wonderful meetings with the animal kingdom! What do you want us to talk about next? Find us @FootballRamble or email us show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon before the end of August and get 15% off an annual membership! Plus exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, August 23, 2022
Ramble Reacts: Man United bounce back
Welcome to our very first Ramble Reacts! We kept Marcus, Andy and Luke up late to relive an astonishing Manchester United win. Lisandro Martinez defied his critics and his height, while Marcus Rashford got back on the scoresheet ahead of his World Cup-winning goal in December. But what on earth has happened to Liverpool? Elsewhere, Graeme Souness fights Casemiro at a wedding and we uncover shocking revelations that Andy’s godfather is in fact Louis van Gaal. Join us for Ramble Reacts episodes throughout the season, where we’ll bring you our takes on the biggest games! Get involved @ FootballRamble on Twitter, or email us show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon before the end of August and get 15% off an annual membership! Plus exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, August 22, 2022
The Ramble: Wilson Raider
Jules, Vish and Luke fan the flames of a whole load of barn-burners across the Premier League this weekend! Miguel Almirón silenced his doubters at Man City with a vintage crotch-first finish yesterday, while Jesse Marsch’s men took advantage of Chelsea’s London-Leeds jet lag. Elsewhere, the Ferryman takes to the waters once more and when he’s not smashing teammate’s windshields, Aleksandar Mitrović is *still* smashing in the goals! Also, why everyone’s going to be top at Christmas. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon before the end of August and get 15% off an annual membership! Plus exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, August 19, 2022
The Preview Show: The Ballad of Neil Warnock
Marcus, Jim, Luke and Andy gear up for another wonderful weekend of Premier League football! There’s a literary theme as Cristiano Ronaldo opens up his secret notebook and Neil Warnock pens a poem about his career. Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest and Everton each take their slice of the transfer madness pie and Eddie Howe has some bright ideas… Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon before the end of August and get 15% off an annual membership! Plus exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, August 18, 2022
On The Continent: Is a storm already brewing at PSG?
Lars Sivertsen is back on the pod! And he brings good tidings from Norway… Dotun, Andy and Lars discuss Kylian Mbappé’s jaw-dropping display at the weekend (for all the wrong reasons) and whether efforts to push Neymar out will really come to fruition. Plus, Barcelona got (almost) all of their new signings registered, but why didn’t it click on the opening weekend? And which youngsters are going to rip it up in Europe this season? Look no further than another Englishman at Dortmund! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon before the end of August and get 15% off an annual membership! Plus exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, August 17, 2022
The Football Ramble's Guide To... Commentary
Slip on your sheepskin coat, grab your team sheet and step up to the mic - it’s time for another Guide To! Marcus, Luke and Pete are here to sort the magicians from the McManamans, as we break down the traits behind the best commentators around. We also hear some of the all-time classics, including a rendition of Gol de Kevin Phillips and an Andy Gray masterclass. Whatever happened to him? What do you want us to talk about next? Find us @ FootballRamble or email us show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon before the end of August and get 15% off an annual membership! Plus exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, August 16, 2022
The Drop In: Glenn Hoddle
Today, we’re dropping in on one of the most talented footballers England has ever produced. Kate sits down for a cup of tea with Glenn Hoddle to ask him what makes a great footballer, what it takes to be a truly great manager, and - obviously - whether Spurs can win the league… Who would you like Kate to speak to next? Find us on socials @footballramble. Sign up for our Patreon before the end of August and get 15% off an annual membership! Plus exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, August 15, 2022
The Ramble: What’s going wrong at Manchester United, Part 212
Jules, Luke and Jim are here to smoulder Vish over the flames of humiliation after Manchester United put in one of their worst performances in decades. There’s also hair-pulling, a goalkeeper gets amongst the goals down in the Championship and - oh yes - Antonio Conte and Thomas Tuchel treat us to some prime Wagu beef. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon before the end of August and get 15% off an annual membership! Plus exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, August 12, 2022
The Preview Show: Arteta Attack
Ding ding ding! The Premier League is back for its second round! In the red corner were have Marcus, Jim and Vish and in the blue corner we have a very belligerent Pete Donaldson who simply will not do any research about Chelsea vs Spurs. We discuss that thigh-rubber and look forward to Mikel Arteta’s latest biological masterpiece! Meanwhile, Brendan Rodgers takes his players up a mountain for a metaphor, there’s more questionable scoreline news in Sierra Leone, and – what? – A BRAND NEW GAME! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon before the end of August and get 15% off an annual membership! Plus exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, August 11, 2022
On The Continent: How will Barcelona register their new players?
Confused as to how Barcelona have ended up in such a financial mess? Wondering whether they will be able to register their players in time for their opening game? Don't worry! Dotun, Andy and Nicky are here with some much-needed some clarity on Barça's hazy economic affairs. Elsewhere, we look forward to Serie A's return and discuss whether Juventus or Roma are better placed to compete with the Milan giants. We also head over to Paris to revel in Lionel Messi and Neymar's resurgence, just weeks before the French season starts! Got a question for us? Find us on socials @footballramble. Sign up for our Patreon before the end of August and get 15% off an annual membership! Plus exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, August 10, 2022
At The Match: Hibernian 1-1 Hearts, August 2022
Andy dives into one of British football’s fiercest rivalries for our first At The Match of the season! He’s first joined by fans from both side of the divide – Matty Fairnie and Martin Geissler – to chat derby memories, before soaking up an unbelievable Easter Road atmosphere. Trust us, this episode features one of the best roars from a crowd we’ve ever recorded. We also hear from Greg McEwan, Hibs’ Commercial Director, to understand the club behind the scenes on a matchday and there’s a truly sensational post-match interview with goalscorer, Martin Boyle! Where should Andy go next? Send us your suggestions on Twitter @footballramble! Sign up for our Patreon before the end of August and get 15% off an annual membership! Plus exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tue, August 09, 2022
The Drop In: Hal Robson-Kanu
Welcome to the very first episode of The Drop In! Each episode, Kate meets some of the game’s biggest names and some of its most quietly influential minds to understand who they are and some of the lessons they’ve taken away from their experiences in football and in life. Former Premier League striker and Wales hero Thomas ‘Hal’ Robson-Kanu dropped by the studio to discuss the key to Wales’ success, why footballers can’t open up, and how he has adjusted to life without a club. He also reveals the three people who have most profoundly shaped his life. Next up: Spurs legend Glenn Hoddle. Got a question for him? Find us on socials @footballramble. Sign up for our Patreon before the end of August and get 15% off an annual membership! Plus exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, August 08, 2022
Meet the new boss, same as the old boss
Marcus, Vish and Luke revel in the Premier League's glorious return, as Man United's turgid defeat to Brighton nudges them closer to signing famously amicable moron, Marko Arnautović. Yakubu's up next! Elsewhere, Erling Haaland did his best Aleksandar Mitrović impression with two imperious goals, while Newcastle's handsome hunks got them off the mark and Mike Dean's influence is trickling down the leagues! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon before the end of August and get 15% off an annual membership! Plus exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sun, August 07, 2022
GOAT Farm: Manchester United
GOAT Farm is one of our brand new Patreon episodes this season! Each week, we decide who makes the definitive best XI of legendary teams gone by. Sounds simple, right? Let’s face it - it probably won’t be… If you enjoyed this teaser you can hear the full episode by signing up to our Patreon. Just $5 a month will get you Discord access and your own ad-free podcast feed with every Ramble show, including Patreon bonuses like this one! For $10 a month you can get all that plus a video version of every Monday Ramble show, first access to Ramble merch and you'll also be invited to exclusive Friend of The Ramble live events! To sign up click HERE or go to patreon.com/footballramble. If you sign up for an annual subscription before the end of August you’ll get 15% off, so act fast! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fri, August 05, 2022
The Preview Show: The Premier League returns!
It’s here: the Fulham crisis has begun, your subscription isn’t working on your telly, and the Scott Sellars t-shirt is ON! Pete, Andy and Luke preview the return of the Premier League! Mikel Arteta’s been revealing the state secrets on 'All or Nothing' ahead of the annual Arsenal Croydon capitulation, but there’s darker clouds and plenty of leaves in the pool over at Fulham as they welcome Liverpool. Plus, Cristiano Ronaldo's being replaced by an inflatable petrol station mascot and – watch your chins – Luke’s Game is back! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon before the end of August and get 15% off an annual membership! Plus exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thu, August 04, 2022
On The Continent: Crashing on Marseille’s sofa for a night
On The Continent is back! Every Thursday, Dotun and Andy are joined by the best European football journalists to drill down into the biggest stories in European football. This week, David Cartlidge joins us to discuss PSG’s new era under Christophe Galtier. Lionel Messi has impressed in pre-season, but is that driven by a desire to return to Barcelona? We also check in on Bayern – can the chasing pack capitalise on their reshuffle behind the scenes? Plus, why Marseille are one of the most chaotic clubs in Europe right now and after all the summer business, are Barcelona actually going to be any good on the pitch come next weekend? Got a question for us? Find us on socials @footballramble. Sign up for our Patreon before the end of August and get 15% off an annual membership! Plus exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wed, August 03, 2022
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… The Opening Weekend
Nothing’s better than the opening weekend of the season, eh? Until it very quickly goes catastrophically wrong for your club. With the Premier League’s return this Friday, we tasked three Ramblers well-versed in suffering to discuss the rituals, the hope, and the anguish that is so unique to the opening weekend. Plus fry-up burps, Sol Campbell’s wire, and shocking revelations that Eddie Howe has been stealing Jonjo Shelvey’s food. What do you want us to talk about next? Find us @FootballRamble or email us show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon before the end of August and get 15% off an annual membership! Plus exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, August 01, 2022
Stockport County Curry Club
We’re back for a new season of the Ramble! Luke, Pete, Vish and Jim are riding high after England’s historic Euros win - due thanks must go to Charlie Kane and his motorbike. Elsewhere, Liverpool won the Community Shield thanks to a ropey performance from Erling Haaland (#finishedplayer) and the EFL is back! Expect the fastest pair of yellow cards imaginable and predictable Pompey madness. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up for our Patreon before the end of August and get 15% off an annual membership! Plus exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, August 01, 2022
Upfront: England win the Euros!
IT HAPPENED PEOPLE! After an almighty tussle with Germany, England – at last – lifted their first major tournament in 56 years. Flo, Chloe and Rachel pick themselves up from the floor and congregate on Wembley Way to hail England’s history-makers. From Ella Toone’s dink, to Jill Scott’s iconic sledging, the girls relive one of the greatest nights in the history of English football. There’s also a drop-in from an England legend! And listen to the end of the show for a HUGE announcement… Upfront will return in September alongside the launch of our women's football feed, which replaces Football Ramble Presents. We'll see you then! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sun, July 31, 2022
Ramble 2022/23 season announcement!
New season, new Ramble. Listen to find out about our new and improved schedule! We’ll be back tonight with Upfront after the Euros final, before the Ramble returns on Monday. Here’s to the new season! Got any questions? Find us on Twitter @FootballRamble or email show@footballramble.com . Find our new bigger and better Patreon at patreon.com/footballramble ! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fri, July 29, 2022
Club football is BACK!
Curtains are being raised everywhere this weekend! But like Jens Lehmann, here at the Ramble instead of pulling it back we’re chainsawing our way through it instead. Pete, Luke and Jim discuss what they’re rubbing thighs over this weekend, with one particularly troubling answer (ahem, Pete). Plus Man City initiate real-life Terminator 2, Alexandre Lacazette goes full Nicolas Cage and a non-league chairman picks up an ex-Serie A player while out walking his dog… Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thu, July 28, 2022
Upfront: The Lionesses roar on and Germany stifle France
Flo, Rachel and Chloe have just about composed themselves after two cracking semi-finals, where Germany edged out France and England smashed Sweden in Sheffield. We're here to get stuck into it all: Alessia Russo's backheel, that Alexandra Popp masterclass and the end of France's blistering tournament. Join us on Saturday over on Football Ramble Presents for our preview of the final! Got a question ahead of the game? Tweet us @FootballRamble , @FloydTweet , @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89 . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wed, July 27, 2022
Introducing: Eureka! - What makes a psychopath?
Have you ever wondered if Roy Keane is actually a psychopath? If so, you’ll absolutely love this episode of Eureka, a brand new science podcast from Stak! Every Wednesday, science enthusiast Rick Edwards and actual real life scientist Dr Michael Brooks get to the bottom of some of the universe’s most puzzling questions, with the help of world leading experts. This episode tackles exactly what it means to be a psychopath, whether it’s possible to cure psychopathy and just how many psychopaths there are in the general population… If you enjoy it, head over to the ‘Eureka’ feed and hit subscribe to never miss an episode! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, July 25, 2022
FRP Showcase: Ramble Meets... Celta Vigo
We’re back for our final Football Ramble Presents showcase of the summer! There's a different flavour to today's episode of Ramble Meets as Andy gets to know not just a single person, but one of La Liga's most beloved clubs. Celta Vigo has had a rich but turbulent history, from impressive spells in La Liga and the Europa League to almost falling out of professional football altogether. Andy is joined by Celta players Nolito and Joseph Aidoo, who tell us just how special the city and their fanbase are. We also speak to Vigo residents, including renowned Swedish journalist Alexandra Jonson and Mexican-born fan Paula Anton, who explain just how this unique city and club became home. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sat, July 23, 2022
The Football Ramble's Guide To... Modern Transfers
Football really only has two seasons. The football season, where the football is played, and silly season, where the transfers happen. From celebrity agents to players liking Instagram posts, ITKs and fans tracking planes, Marcus, Jim and Andy are on hand to lead you through the chaotic and simply bizarre world of modern transfers. Some hate it but if we're being honest, we kind of love it! What do you want us to talk about? Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thu, July 21, 2022
Upfront: England battle through to the semi-finals
What a night! But it certainly wasn’t eazaaay. England came back from behind to oust a rampant Spain thanks to Ella Toooonay and, well, an absolute howitzer from Georgia Stanway! Flo, Chloe and Rachel relive the night and their experience of it from pitchside, the stands and - in Chloe’s case - lots of bars. Plus, more feisty polling! Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble , @FloydTweet , @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89 . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wed, July 20, 2022
José’s joined a biker gang
Marcus, Luke and Pete parachute in for an emergency pod after we saw José’s new tattoo - not that we can identify any of the trophies pictured. Elsewhere, West Ham want to couple up long term with Jesse Lingard, while Mikel Arteta gets the band back together with their move for Oleksandr Zinchenko. Plus, we’ve got the usual visits to Keggy Corner and Fizzerville… Got a question for us? Tweet us @ FootballRamble or email show@footballramble.com ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tue, July 19, 2022
OTC Transfer Special: Barcelona get their man, de Ligt ditches Juve and who’s smashing the window?
It’s been another frantic week in the weird world of European football transfers! And it doesn’t get any weirder than Barcelona signing Robert Lewandowski on a contract that will take him to his 38th birthday... Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge dissect that and a few other transfer sagas that could be about to enter their final chapter. Will Paulo Dybala fit in at Roma? Why has Matthijs de Ligt jumped ship from Juve? And could Cristiano Ronaldo really be about to sign for Atlético Madrid? Spoilers: there'll be riots if he does. We'll be back with another OTC Transfer Special next week. Got a question for us? Ask away! @ FootballRamble ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, July 18, 2022
FRP Showcase: At The Match - Arsenal 0-2 Liverpool, March 2022
For today’s Football Ramble Presents showcase, we're back with an episode of At The Match, the series that takes you right to the heart of football matches across the world. Andy is joined by the Ramble's own Jim Campbell as they revel in a cracking atmosphere under the lights at the Emirates back in March! They talk about Jim's relationship with his beloved Arsenal after moving to the area and how the team’s recent resurgence under Mikel Arteta is grounds for renewed optimism. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sat, July 16, 2022
Upfront: English overconfidence, Kenny Shiels' bizarre comments, and a Norwegian implosion
Flo, Rachel and Chloe are here to wave England through to the quarter-finals after their 5-0 win. We wonder if Alessia Russo should start over Ellen White and highlight some lingering overconfidence England will need to stamp out. Elsewhere, Marie-Antoinette Katoto's injury took away from another France victory - and our dark horses fell at the first hurdle! What do we know... Remember, all post-England shows will be available on the Ramble feed this summer. But if you want access to all our Euros coverage, make sure you're subscribed to Football Ramble Presents! Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble , @FloydTweet , @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89 ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fri, July 15, 2022
OTC Transfer Special: Bayern's Lewandowski replacement, magical Geordie dreams, and Barça do what?!
Confused by transfer tall tales? Well, we're here to help! Join Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge as we pick through the gems from the genuine nonsense on another OTC Transfer Special. First up, Barcelona are here to remind everyone that Frenkie, my dear, they don't give a damn about impending financial doom. We also look over the latest Premier League movers and shakers, as Chelsea secure the immense of services Kalidou Koulibaly and Lucas Paquetá looks destined for Arsenal. We'll be back with another OTC Transfer Special next week. Got a question for us? Ask away! @ FootballRamble ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thu, July 14, 2022
You don’t get this on The Athletic
Marcus, Luke and Vish are here with some stark analysis of English football’s most important period: pre-season friendlies. Erik’s Ten (Hag) Commandments are doing wonders for Man United, as they beat 32-man Liverpool! We also glance at some tasty-looking moves, as Raheem Sterling joins Chelsea and Wayne Rooney’s pitching a Love Island spinoff over in Washington. Got a question for us? Tweet us @ FootballRamble or email show@footballramble.com ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tue, July 12, 2022
Upfront: An eazay win for England, Northern Ireland's journey ends, and some fantastique French flair
Flo, Rachel and Chloe just about make it to the studio after a chaotic night in Brighton, where England blew Norway to pieces! 8-0! Have some of that! We report back from the Amex and wonder how vital Sarina Wiegman is to England's chances. We also look over the other main contenders, including a sumptuous France performance, and tip the hat to Northern Ireland after their hopes of qualification were extinguished by Austria. Remember, all post-England shows will be available on the Ramble feed this summer. But if you want access to all our Euros coverage, make sure you're subscribed to Football Ramble Presents! Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble , @FloydTweet , @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89 ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, July 11, 2022
FRP Showcase: Back from the Brink - Episode 1
Today’s Football Ramble Presents showcase is one close to our hearts. Last year, the European Super League crashed into our lives. On the first anniversary of that fateful announcement, Andy Brassell and a host of journalists, fans and familiar Ramble voices tell the story of what happened, how supporters fought back, and wonder what the future holds. In the first of three episodes, we traced the long road to April 2021. From the origins of the Super League in the 80s, to the scarcely believable backroom manoeuvrings inside UEFA last year, we spoke to the journalists who first broke the story to understand the motivations and miscalculations that finally made Europe’s biggest clubs cash in their most valuable bargaining chip. Want to hear more? Episodes 2 and 3 are available on Football Ramble Presents. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sat, July 09, 2022
The Football Ramble's Guide To... Kits
Jim, Luke and Pete are back with another episode of your audio companion through football's colourful and confusing history. Today, we're talking bruised bananas and shorts so tight you might shit yourself: football kits! From early iterations of death-dealing studs and bolt-on shinpads to the sartorial nods of the 1980s, kits have been a cultural cornerstone of football. Nowadays, they're worn by everyone from hipsters to louts and those directly in between (Pete Donaldson). Join us for our favourites, some shockers and how we'd design kits of the future! What do you want us to talk about? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fri, July 08, 2022
OTC Transfer Special: PSG switch it up, Paulo Dybala's future, and more Premier League arrivals
We're back with another episode of On The Continent, where Dotun and Andy are joined by French football journalist, Jonathan Johnson! We discuss Christophe Galtier's arrival at PSG and what that might mean for the likes of Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo. Elsewhere, there's English arrivals aplenty as Leeds pull off more astute business and Shakhtar Donetsk's Manor Solomon joins Fulham. We'll be back with another OTC Transfer Special next week. Got a question for us? Ask away! @ FootballRamble ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thu, July 07, 2022
Upfront: England's Euros campaign is underway!
We're off! England kicked off their home Euros with a win against Austria last night. Flo, Rachel and Chloe were all at Old Trafford, so join us as we look back over a historic night for the Lionesses. We assess what was a solid, if underwhelming, performance from England and rate some surprise selections from Sarina Wiegman. We also look ahead to the next few matches, as Northern Ireland face Norway and Spain face Finland without their star icon. Remember, all post-England shows will be available on the Ramble feed this summer. But if you want access to all our Euros coverage, make sure you're subscribed to Football Ramble Presents! Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble , @FloydTweet , @GirlsontheBall and @Morgie_89 ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tue, July 05, 2022
Tiny but beautiful
Andy describes one new signing as “an absolute cupboard”. But who? And what on earth does that mean? Marcus, Jim and Andy are back in your ears with a fresh shiny Ramble! They talk business at Man United, as Christian Eriksen heads into a rat-infested Old Trafford and Cristiano Ronaldo tries to sidle the other way. Plus, Todd Boehly hands over his Amex to Jorge Mendes, Usain Bolt blames Australia for being bad at football, and Neil Warnock heads to Sheffield – FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, July 04, 2022
FRP Showcase: Ramble Meets... Ryan Babel
This week’s Football Ramble Presents showcase is a cracking Ramble Meets from last winter, where Andy sat down with a household name and one of modern's football's polymaths. It’s Ryan Babel! As well as re-capping Ryan’s diverse career, they also discuss the undue expectations placed on young players, working with Rafa Benítez at Liverpool and, with the release of his new rap autobiography, revel in his second love: hip-hop. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sat, July 02, 2022
Bubbly, enthusiastic and fun individuals
It’s a Saturday Ramble, comin’ at ya - and we’ve got some transfers to discuss! Richarlison leaves Frank in the lurch after ditching the Toffees for Tottenham, while Romelu Lukaku heads back to Italy in the least dignified way possible. We also celebrate Mike Dean’s return, submit our application for Wigan’s pie mascot and hear yet another remarkable tale from the Misadventures of Kevin Keegan. Imagine his house insurance… Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fri, July 01, 2022
OTC Transfer Special: The Barça Illusion, a Romelu Lukaku Intermediary, and Sven Botman arrives
Join Dotun Adebayo, Andy Brassell and David Cartlidge for the first of our On The Continent Transfer Specials, coming at you every week here on the Ramble feed! We get stuck into Barcelona's underlying problems as they jostle for Robert Lewandowski's signature, while Romelu Lukaku's back in Italy for more Intertainment. There's also a rundown of impressive Premier League additions, as Sven Botman joins Newcastle and Leeds snag the impressive Marc Roca. We'll be back with another OTC Transfer Special next week. Got a question for us? Ask away! @ FootballRamble ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thu, June 30, 2022
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Stadiums
Today, we’re giving the definitive lowdown on football’s spiritual home: stadiums. What makes a stadium special? What’s the world’s steepest stand? And how exactly can Pete Donaldson improve everyone’s viewing experience? Control of the undersoil heating, that’s how. Marcus, Vish and Pete tackle those questions, some stadium history, and much more in today’s Guide! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tue, June 28, 2022
Running off to Brian Lara
What’s this, a new Ramble?! Damn right - join Marcus, Vish and Pete as we sail those calm, off-season waters. We’ve got some transfer business to tend to, as Sadio Mané puts his feet up and Pep takes Kalvin Phillips under his wing. Elsewhere, Gareth Bale heads stateside to cement a six-month legacy, while Kevin Keegan’s hosting a charity event in Sunderland. What could possibly go wrong? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, June 27, 2022
FRP Showcase: Upfront - Celebrating inclusivity and acceptance in women's football
We're back with another of our favourite episodes from last season over on Football Ramble Presents. Today, it's the turn of our weekly women's football show, Upfront! Back in December, our hosts Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Rachel O'Sullivan and Chloe Morgan sat down for a conversation about sexuality, openness and acceptance within women's football. They also speak to Arsenal's Katie McCabe and Aston Villa's Ruesha Littlejohn, one of the game's most celebrated couples, about unapologetic openness and using their platform for good. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sat, June 25, 2022
The Football Ramble's Guide To... Penalties
Why do so many of us obsess about football? Why do we do this to ourselves when it can cause so much pain? Well, we're here to help! Kind of. Welcome to The Football Ramble's Guide To! This summer, different Ramblers will be here to walk you through the sublime and the ridiculous from our beautiful game. Today, Jim, Luke and Pete discuss the twelve hardest yards in sport: penalties. Join us as we look into their historical origins, revel in the psychodrama and reminisce about the time Arsenal took the absolute piss. What should we talk about next? We'd love to get stuck in to some of your suggestions; email us: @ FootballRamble or tweet us @ FootballRamble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fri, June 24, 2022
At The Match: Ukraine 1-1 Ireland, June 2022
Andy's back with a hugely important episode of At The Match, as he travels to Łódź in Poland to see Ukraine's second 'home game' since the Russian invasion in February. He walks through crowds of vibrant local supporters with British-Ukrainian journalist Andrew Todos, who reflects on a hugely difficult period for the national team. We also hear a fevered home support cheer on Oleksandr Petrakov's men, who came away with a point after a ludicrous James Collins opener. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wed, June 22, 2022
15 Years of the Football Ramble: Part 2
We're back with two bags of souvenir Bulgarian pottery from another trip down memory lane as Kate, Luke and Pete kick off with 2015/16 season - dilly ding, dilly dong! The Iceland horror show came and went, the Champions League served up its best season ever and the Ramble became Football Ramble Daily. After that, we welcomed our new cohort to Ramble HQ and, following a Film Club-filled lockdown, we came roaring back with over 500 episodes of glorious nonsense. Oh yeah, and England got good again! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tue, June 21, 2022
15 Years of the Football Ramble: Part 1
Join Marcus, Jim and Vish for the first of two episodes celebrating fifteen years of the wee Ramble! We take a trip through the first few years of the show and football history more broadly, as the lads took a ramshackle production from Luke's kitchen to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and onto a studio Pete had access to. In that time, Pep Guardiola became a manager, the legend of Keggy was born and Donaldson drunkenly bought two pianos. We'll be back tomorrow with Part Two. Thanks for all your support over the last fifteen years - here's to the next fifteen! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, June 20, 2022
Football Ramble Presents Showcase: At The Match - FC Barcelona 0-0 Benfica, November 2021
Over the next few weeks, we're bringing you some of our favourite Football Ramble Presents episodes from this season! Back in November, Andy went to a rain-soaked Barcelona as a new-look Barça took on Benfica in their first Champions League game of the Xavi era! Despite the reduced capacity, Andy said it was one of the best atmospheres he'd ever experienced at the Nou Camp. He also chatted with GOAL's Rik Sharma for the inside track on Barcelona's recent struggles and their hopes for Xavi. We'll be showcasing a range of shows from across the Ramble universe over the summer before we come roaring back for the new season in August! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fri, June 17, 2022
You square, you don’t know Shaun Derry’s career?
The football season has one final huge fixture before its quick summer break: Andy Brassell vs Vithushan Ehantharajah, of course! Explicit language warning for this one… Jim, Andy and Vish are back for the final daily Ramble of the season to chat Romelu Lukaku’s mooted Chelsea u-turn, Arsenal’s surprise execution of The Quiet Transfer™, and our new favourite commentator over in Anguilla! We kick off with an announcement about our upcoming schedule over the summer! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thu, June 16, 2022
A Crystal Palace Coup
The respective fixture gods have been kind to us! On the day that Big Jim Campbell gets in the hosting hot seat, the Premier League have announced next season’s fixtures. And Arsenal head to inevitable doom at Crystal Palace on the opening night! Elsewhere, Mauricio Pochettino may well have finally been sacked from PSG and we hear some predictably idiotic thoughts from Laurence Bassini - remember him? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wed, June 15, 2022
But… the vibes :(
We love you Gareth, but what on earth was that nonsense? Kate, Jim and Luke pick through the wreckage of England’s worst defeat on home soil in nearly a century. Qatar, here we come! New Zealand were also let down by football’s cruel whimsy, as their World Cup spot slipped through their fingers. Better luck for Scotland though, and Ireland's Nathan Collins turned into prime Ronald Koeman - bosh! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tue, June 14, 2022
Andrew Redmayne and The Last Crusade
Kate, Luke and Pete have a Captain Cook at the Socceroos’ glorious procession to World Cup glory, on the back of mad Andrew Redmayne dancing and sod all else. Elsewhere, France lulled us further into a sense of false security with another loss, Harry the Hornet remains a marked man and some seismic rule changes rear their head in Holland! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, June 13, 2022
Callum McWilson
Marcus, Andy and Pete react to a reminder of England's dark past after their turgid, uninspiring 0-0 draw with Italy in front of a few children. Meanwhile, Ireland had a glorious saunter through the Dublin sunshine against an abject Scotland while Wales impressively held Belgium. And - brace yourselves - there's been more questionable scorelines! Ah, the off-season. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fri, June 10, 2022
cristiano@ronaldo.com
Kate, Vish and Jim prepare England’s masterplan for how we can guarantee Nations League success: bring Jack Grealish on as a sub… after three minutes. You’re welcome. It’s a big weekend of action for England’s neighbours too, as Wales end their week-long hangover with a Belgian battle, while Andy Robertson prepares to man-mark Matthew McConaughey at Soccer Aid. Well, alright! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thu, June 09, 2022
Violent Richard Hammond
It’s villainous behaviour all the way on today’s show: an Armenian player lobbing a water bottle at a ref, Craig Bellamy’s swinging his way back to the north west, and Andy reveals he got arrested at a Green Day concert. Oh, and a team in South Africa conceded 41 own goals. Nothing to see here. Join Marcus, Luke and Andy as they navigate all that, last night's internationals, and much more! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wed, June 08, 2022
We saw you crying on the telly
England extended their unbeaten run against Germany to three games last night and took the mick out of that crying child from the Euros last summer. A victorious day all round. Marcus, Jim and Andy run the rule over a huge clash in Munich as Gareth Southgate tinkered with a new system that didn’t quite suit anyone. Elsewhere, Australia clinch a huge win over UAE, Cardiff City are sniffing around bar-owner Gareth Bale and Barcelona are going to pay Robert Lewandowski with… weddings? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tue, June 07, 2022
Chill out, champ
Is Ralf Rangnick the new Kevin Keegan? All we’re saying is there was a 90 minute power cut at Austria’s game last night and a sinkhole opened up in the middle of the pitch, so… Marcus, Luke and Vish put last night’s internationals under the Ramble microscope and discuss what England need to change ahead of their meeting in Munich tonight. Plus, the whole of Australia gets in touch with Vish. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, June 06, 2022
The dragon roars
You better believe it: Wales are still here! A historic night at the Cardiff City Stadium saw heartbreak for Ukraine and Wales progress to just their second ever World Cup, meaning Gareth Bale better activate that Cardiff Pure Gym subscription sharpish. Vish is back and joins Kate and Pete to talk Wales’ delight, while England suffer from the heat and beer sweats in Budapest. Plus, a tribute to clenched-fist-of-a-man Carlos Tevez before Jim can say otherwise, and a penis is seen in the National League play-off final! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fri, June 03, 2022
The Preview Show: The Jogi Löw Zone
Marcus, Andy and Pete are here for queen and country to welcome England’s return to action on today’s Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! They also chat about last night’s internationals, where Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence from the starting XI against Spain caused a stir and Norway’s national team took a break from defeating trolls and goblins to somehow keep out Aleksandar Mitrović. Plus, Marcus and Andy enter the lion’s den that is Pete’s Game and do battle once more. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thu, June 02, 2022
Three Lions air hell
Scotland’s World Cup dream is over, but who couldn’t succumb to Oleksandr Zinchenko’s mesmerising cutbacks? Marcus, Andy and Pete reflect on an emotional night at Hampden and a monumental achievement for Ukraine, who will face Joniesta and co on Sunday. There’s also two emotional goodbyes as Gareth Bale says Hala Madrid and Paul Pogba says hello Juventus. Plus, we hear from the pilot who almost killed England’s golden generation… Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wed, June 01, 2022
Buy Ramble coin!
The Nations League is back! And Kevin De Bruyne is absolutely delighted! Before that, Kate, Jim and Pete look ahead to a hugely significant – and emotional – World Cup qualifier tonight between Scotland and Ukraine. Plus, Robert Lewandowski’s loose lips are sinking some Bayern ships, a Norwegian top-flight goalkeeper has quite literally been moving the goalposts, and this week’s Pep Talks takes on pyramid schemes… Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tue, May 31, 2022
Agent Specs
We’re here to react to the news that surprised absolutely no one at the weekend: Ralf Rangnick will not be continuing as a consultant at Manchester United! At least he can retire to Austria and reflect on a job thoroughly well done. Kate, Luke and Jim wave Ralf off, discuss certified wily veteran Ivan Perisic’s imminent arrival at Spurs, and there’s news that travelling salesman Romelu Lukaku is on the move again. Get involved! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, May 30, 2022
Back for one last job
Marcus, Luke and Jim roll into the studio after another win for perennial underdogs Real Madrid - that’s just what King Carlo do to ya. We also give props to a brilliant Liverpool season and address the distressing scenes outside the stadium across the night. Nottingham Forest are in dreamland too, as they return to the big time for the first time since 1999, while Gary Neville has been disrupting local pubs in the wider Manchester area. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fri, May 27, 2022
The Preview Show: Diego Airways
Brace yourselves, some of the season's biggest games are happening this weekend! Plenty for Kate, Jim and Andy to get stuck into on today's Preview Show, sponsored by Betway. Liverpool have the straightforward task of dispatching 13-time winners Real Madrid in the Underdog Derby, while Huddersfield and Nottingham Forest are one game from the promised land. You can also now speak to a Diego Maradona hologram on an Argentinian plane bound for Qatar 2022... Yep. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thu, May 26, 2022
Mourinho rides again
History was made last night! The first Europa Conference League spiraliser was dished out and it only went to José Mourinho’s Roma! No beer going in that thing though – sorry Jack. Marcus, Andy and Pete reflect on a proud night in Europe for Roma. They also discuss the latest injection of chlorine into Spurs and discover another strange tale from the life and times of Ivano Bonetti. Plus, Kompany to Burnley and Steve Bruce makes one last stand. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wed, May 25, 2022
The essence of Wayne Lineker
On the eve of Jose Mourinho’s fifth European final, he’s finally gone and binned the Special One tag. This time, it’s for the people. A sceptical Marcus, Andy and Jim bring you all the squad news from *checks notes* Harry Maguire’s England, as Jarrod Bowen can finally escape his uncle’s potato farm for the summer. Plus, we cast our eyes over the Kylian Mbappé saga and pour one out for Florentino Pérez! Well, before pouring out one for our own reputations as we unveil another round of dire predictions. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tue, May 24, 2022
It’s the penalty area, I’ve been asked to be here
Kate, Luke and Pete are here with some deserved props for Sunderland after their promotion back to the Championship, while Grimsby Town set up a tie with Wrexham despite the efforts of international man of mystery, Ian Burchnall. Who is also football’s least recognisable man. Elsewhere, we get a trailer for season five of So You Think You Can Manage Manchester United and we unveil some of our Premier League predictions! Remember Xisco? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, May 23, 2022
A BIG BLUE TURNAROUND!
It’s blue ribbons and cowboy hats on today’s Ramble, as Man City claim another consecutive league title and Leeds stayed up by the skin of Wout Weghorst’s foot. Marcus, Luke and Jim are here to recap it all! Liverpool put up an excellent fight and were left a point short, while Arsenal put on an end-of-year picnic for a job (somewhat) well done. Oh, and Man United lost - paging Erik ten Hag… The Ramble will continue as normal for the next few weeks, as we get stuck into the Champions League final, playoffs and Nations League. See you tomorrow! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fri, May 20, 2022
The Preview Show: Will they let this slip?
The final weekend of the Premier League is here! Marcus, Jim and Andy are here with a tasty lowdown on today’s Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! Frank Lampard cemented his status in English football folklore after Everton’s dramatic escape last night, while Leeds survival hopes hang by a thread. At the top end, one man stands between Man City and another glorious title: Steven George Gerrard. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thu, May 19, 2022
After Gareth steps down… Pardew?
Marcus, Luke and Pete recap a tough night for Rangers as their European adventure comes to a bitter end. STOP BRINGING PLAYERS ON FOR PENALTIES! We also turn our attentions to two former men of this sleazy parish, as José Mourinho fires up the Roma faithful and Alan Pardew joins us from his Sofia bungalow. Single bed, thankfully. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wed, May 18, 2022
Get me to the Redmond
Marcus, Luke and Jim are here to look ahead to the climax of a cracking title race, as Liverpool’s charge was almost derailed by Pep’s sleeper agent, Nathan Redmond. We also bring you a Wagatha Christie update, as Wayne Rooney remains as clueless as us, while Nottingham Forest are one game away from history! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tue, May 17, 2022
Order of the Bruce Empire
St James’ Park erupted last night and, inevitably, Arsenal were caught choking in the Geordie volcano’s noxious fumes. Bring out the lasagnes! Marcus, Pete and Jim look back on a disastrous night for the Gunners in their Champions League chase, while Huddersfield battled their way to Wembley. All of which was eclipsed, of course, by Matt Le Tissier, Rickie Lambert and Wayne Rooney’s search for the truth. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, May 16, 2022
Left foot, right foot, hesitating
As Liverpool two-step to another trophy in the Wembley sunshine, Ryan Gosling’s goals for West Ham put a spanner in City’s title works. Tense times as the season draws to a close! Jules, Vish and Andy are here to recap all that, guide Jesse Marsch to full riproarin’ cowboy mode, and celebrate more Christian Eriksen brilliance. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fri, May 13, 2022
The Preview Show: Does that make me a gammon?
Marcus, Luke and Jim are here to pick through the good, the bad and the Rob Holding of last night’s North London Derby. Their two-horse race might be the league’s last interesting one, especially if the Seagulls nab Jesse Marsch’s chips on Sunday. We also look ahead to Carabao Cup II: And This Time It’s Personal - and it’s the start of the Championship play-offs! Plenty to get through on today's Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thu, May 12, 2022
You don’t make friends with salad
Kate, Andy and Vish are here to watch the jeopardy seep out from both ends of the league table, as Man City tighten their title grip and Leeds shoot themselves in each other’s feet yet again. Elsewhere, Watford remind Forest Green that sour grapes are indeed vegan and - drumroll - we look ahead to the North London Derby! All from the comfort of Kate’s lonely living room. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wed, May 11, 2022
Careful, them ghosts are real
Careful, them ghosts are real Liverpool kept their title hopes alive, but Man City have already taken a huge step towards next season’s crown by picking up Area 51’s Erling Haaland in Vincent Kompany’s disused ambulance. Yikes. Jules, Andy and Pete round-up the action from Villa Park and plenty more big stories, as day one of Wagatha Christie brings some startling revelations and there are accusations that Marcelo got the boot at Lyon for farting too much. Plus, make sure you stick around for Pete's interpretation of Jonathan Woodgate's first LSD experience. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tue, May 10, 2022
Which manager could Pete batter?
Alex Neil? Roy Hodgson? A backtracking Jurgen Klopp? Difficult to say, really - but we’re here to find out! Pete’s joined by Kate and Luke to wave Sunderland through to the League One play-off final and hear Mark Clattenburg’s footballing masterplan. Speaking of masterplans: we’ve got a Michael Owen NFT update! Tremendous, by the way. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, May 09, 2022
That’s a paddlin’
Marcus, Vish and Jim are here to rightfully scold Tottenham after they dared to execute a succinct game plan against our brave Merseyside title chasers. Some mild scorn is reserved for Watford, whose grim season comes to an inevitable end. Elsewhere, Vish documents his stint in purgatory as Man United sink to a seemingly new low, while Peter Shilton reminds us all he’s indeed had the last laugh. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fri, May 06, 2022
The Preview Show: My Giddy Ally McCoist
Marcus, Vish and Jim have the keys to your weekend on another edition of the Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! We recap last night’s action, as David Moyes booted West Ham’s European hopes into space and the Rangers surge continues. We also look ahead to another weekend of relegation quicksand and that tasty two-way title tilt. Join us! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thu, May 05, 2022
That's what football do to ya
Man City and Real Madrid settled into their familiar roles last night, as Don Carlo's men refused to lay down and Man City were victims of yet more spectacular circumstances. Marcus, Luke and Andy are here to revel in the morning after the night before! Elsewhere, Roy the Boy reminds everyone of the real quiz after being awarded a CBE and Maradona's famous shirt collects a chunky sum at auction. Penny for Terry Butcher's thoughts? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wed, May 04, 2022
Cricket!
Villarreal lit the touch paper in spectacular fashion last night, only for Liverpool to douse it just as decisively. Ah, Europe. Kate, Vish and Andy paint the quadruple bus ahead of the seemingly inevitable, before picking through the wreckage of a ruined relationship in Pep Talks. There’s also chat of a final four Champions League format and Carlo Ancelotti eyes up the Canada job! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tue, May 03, 2022
Charlie Kane’s hot girl summer
Kate, Luke and Pete check in with last night’s performance of Now That’s What I Call Man United, as Ronnie et al reminded us of times gone by. We also celebrate the return of Bury FC, marvel at more Mitro destruction and look ahead to more disgraceful nonsense from Villarreal. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, May 02, 2022
Le football avec le Rosbifs
The secret to Everton's potentially spectacular survival? Jordan Pickford's massive bonce - you heard it here first. Jules, Jim and Pete catch up with another chaotic weekend as inevitable relegation claims Norwich and approaches Watford, despite Roy the Boy's rascal sunglasses. We also check in with King Carlo's title parade, find Pep under some palm trees and celebrate the greatest slide tackle ever seen. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fri, April 29, 2022
The Preview Show: Give it back to Ole, ffs
Some midweek continental capers were rounded off with the Europa & Conference Leagues last night, with British sides struggling across the board. At least we saw the opening night of the John Mossy Moss Farewell Tour up at the King Power. Marcus, Andy and Jim also look ahead to the weekend's Barclays banter, as Eddie Howe's inspiring man-management might halt Liverpool's title tilt and Norwich could be relegated if Burnley's surge continues. All on today's Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thu, April 28, 2022
It’s alright, Des will sort it
We've just about recovered from Villarreal's disgraceful showing to get in for another Euro Ramble round-up. Imaging coming to Anfield and trying to keep it tight! PATHETIC. Kate, Andy and Luke also look into Antonio Rudiger's confirmed departure from Chelsea, while Roy Keane casts admiring glances north of the border. There's also the small matter of the biggest game in West Ham's modern history and more Missouri brawls! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wed, April 27, 2022
Drink Champions League, relax
Man City’s clash with Real Madrid had it all: incredible goals, terrible defending, an outrageous panenka and multiple Pep meltdowns. Bring on next week! Marcus, Jim and Pete relive it all and wonder who will take the spoils in Madrid. Elsewhere last night, Nottingham Forest set up a tasty shootout with Bournemouth in the Championship and Paul Pogba's only gone and left the Manchester United WhatsApp group. Plus, something about Fizzer and Sven before Marcus loses his mind. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tue, April 26, 2022
#NotAllTeams
Kate and Vish are joined by a tanned Jim Campbell for a look into the rumoured departure of comfort’s number one enemy, Antonio Conte. Punch glass for Poch! Elsewhere, Leeds snagged a much-needed point last night ahead of a tricky few weeks, especially since Everton now have access to the Big Man upstairs, and Tracey Crouch’s fan-led review gets a definitely legitimate endorsement from the UK government. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, April 25, 2022
Michael Owen’s dossier of shame
Jules, Luke and Pete are here to survey the respective car-crashes that were Man United’s trip to the Emirates and Jules’ Saturday night appearance on Pointless! We kick off with the Merseyside derby as Everton sink deeper into the quagmire while Burnley and Mike Jackson moonwalk all over it. Elsewhere, Paul Scholes lands Jesse Lingard in bother, Jorginho takes one of the worst penalties in Premier League history, and things take a turn on Planet Mark McGhee! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fri, April 22, 2022
The Preview Show: Movin' Too Pards
Everton need to calm their nerves after Burnley took a scary step closer last night - a Merseyside derby at Anfield will be just the tonic. Kate, Andy and Vish look ahead to a weekend of derbies across the land, as Chelsea take on West Ham and Man Utd will no doubt puncture any joy from the Erik ten Hag announcement by captiluating at Arsenal. All of that and loads more on today's Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Plus, you can now find us on TikTok! Just search 'Football Ramble'. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thu, April 21, 2022
Nketiah Freak On
Kate, Andy and Luke recap more midweek Barclays, with Thomas Tuchel furious at his own pitch and an Angry Almiron smashing one top bins - just in time for a transfer! Also, would you like to hear from managers at half-time? Soon you may be able to - though we realise Dundee boss Mark McGhee is probably not the man to ask. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Plus, you can now find us on TikTok! Just search 'Football Ramble'. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wed, April 20, 2022
Well, that was bad
If you're Manchester United, dragging off Phil Jones at half-time and letting Thiago stroll around like he's on holiday, it's not looking good. Best of luck, Erik ten Hag! Jules, Vish and Lars look over United's capitulation at Anfield and celebrate Fulham's inevitable promotion. Lars also gives us his thoughts on the Erling Haaland rumours and how he might fit in at Manchester City. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Plus, you can now find us on TikTok! Just search 'Football Ramble'. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tue, April 19, 2022
Rise up, ball boys
Kate, Pete and Vish recap a chaotic afternoon in the EFL which saw Derby County finally relegated from the Championship. We give deserved props to Wayne Rooney and the squad, before asking where the club goes from here. We also inadvertently start a ball boy revolution, celebrate some good times at St James’ Park and decide every goal is indeed a hit and hope. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Plus, you can now find us on TikTok! Just search 'Football Ramble'. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, April 18, 2022
Marcus’ Teeny Tiny Feelings
What a weekend of cup football! Man City laid out the red carpet for Liverpool to moonwalk all over, while Kai Havertz escaped Wembley prison rules with his own ticket to the final. Elsewhere, hands across Glasgow and Edinburgh served up two cracking Scottish cup semis, while the battle for the Premier League top four takes another bizarre turn. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Plus, you can now find us on TikTok! Just search 'Football Ramble'. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fri, April 15, 2022
The Speller Swamp
West Ham gave Brassell’s Lyon a battering last night! And Stanley Tucci couldn’t do a thing about it. Marcus, Luke and Andy discuss a bustling night of European football on today’s Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! The Ferryman’s European tour continues and Rangers almost manage - in the words of the great Terry Brown - to stab themselves in the foot. Elsewhere, a huge weekend beckons for Crystal Palace and we react to the day’s big news: Sean Dyche is gone! Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Plus, you can now find us on TikTok! Just search 'Football Ramble'. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thu, April 14, 2022
A European Royal Ramble
A message to all commentators who solemnly declare fans don’t like to see scraps on a football pitch: we absolutely do like to see it. Kate, Vish and Andy are ringside for City’s rope-a-dope, as we ask why Atlético continually insist on playing the shithouse hits. We also tip the hat to an entertaining one at Anfield, hear from Granit Xhaka about his relationship with Arsenal fans and look ahead to this week’s true title fight: José Mourinho vs Bodø/Glimt. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Plus, you can now find us on TikTok! Just search 'Football Ramble'. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wed, April 13, 2022
Rooting for Darth Vader
Hard luck, Chelsea fans - King Carlo and the old guard were back for one last grift. Rio Ferdinand's certain it was illegal. Marcus, Vish and Pete are here after a vintage European evening, as Bayern became the latest high-profile victim of The Unai Emery Experience. We also offer Pep Talks advice to a listener ahead of an outrageous job interview and catch up with some elite managerial shithousery in Spain. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Plus, you can now find us on TikTok! Just search 'Football Ramble'. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tue, April 12, 2022
Phil Neville on a hoverbike
Marcus, Luke and Lars check in with the Conte Revolution at Tottenham and look over Luton’s incredible rise as they push for a historic promotion. Elsewhere, Nasser Al-Khelaifi wants Childish Gambino at BATE Borisov while Thomas Tuchel thinks tonight’s Champions League tie is dead - for now. Ominous stuff! Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Plus, you can now find us on TikTok! Just search 'Football Ramble'. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, April 11, 2022
Just get him a phone
Man City vs Liverpool was billed as the best clash of the season – and, blimey, for once it actually was! Jules, Pete and Lars are your chaotic trio for a gloriously chaotic weekend in the Premier League, as Pep channels all his pent up energy into a handshake with Jurgen Klopp and Antonio Conte channels it into some absolutely chilling post-match analysis. Plus, Jules distances herself from some phone-smashing and Pete shares his hatred for Hertha Berlin. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Plus, you can now find us on TikTok! Just search 'Football Ramble'. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fri, April 08, 2022
Preview Show: A goal from Thor
We're all fuelled up on Europa juice as we take a look back at a bumper night of European action on today's Preview Show, sponsored by Betway. Marcus, Pete and Andy reflect on a frustrating night for West Ham and rejoice at Dimitri Payet who may well have just scored the greatest goal of all time. Domestically we look ahead to a HUGE fixture in this season’s edition of the Barclays as Man City take on Liverpool, which will definitely decide the title. Maybe. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Plus, you can now find us on TikTok! Just search 'Football Ramble'. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thu, April 07, 2022
And I eat crayons
Everton were dragged deeper into the mire last night as Sean Dyche’s band of merry men figured out how to kick the ball in the net just in time. Kate, Andy and Home Alone villain Pete Donaldson react to a dramatic night everywhere you looked, as Karim Benzema extended his Luxury Memory Foam Cushioned Header range to whip Chelsea and Aleksandar Mitrovic claimed another victim to put Fulham closer to the Premier League. And someone else is getting closer to the Prem as well: Shteve, welcome home. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Plus, you can now find us on TikTok! Just search 'Football Ramble'. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wed, April 06, 2022
Give an Ince, take a mile
Liverpool and Man City got off to a dream start last night, despite Diego Simeone’s best efforts to turn his tie into a feverish nightmare for everyone involved, including his own players. Marcus, Andy and Luke feast over those games in an intriguing night of Champions League football! Elsewhere, unlikely best-man-for-the-job Paul Ince continues to rescue Reading, while there’s huge news for Derby County. And everyone’s favourite University of Life uncle at a wedding Sean Dyche prepares to do battle with the already weary groom, Frank Lampard. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tue, April 05, 2022
The Big Bird Bandits
Kate and Jim are joined by Lars Sivertsen to look over a cracking night for Big Pat and Crystal Palace, as they dispatched Arsenal under the lights. Elsewhere, Lars brings tales of pitchside heroics from Bodø/Glimt and we hear the terrifying tale of the Big Bird Bandits. There's also time for team news ahead of tonight's Champions League ties, as Pep says he'll play with 12 and Jack Grealish signs a loan deal at Gucci! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, April 04, 2022
Let's be Frank
Jules, Luke and Jim feast on a ten-course Barclays banquet, as a brilliant Brentford swept Chelsea aside and Eddie Howe's 'no fear, no idea' management style came home to roost. We also get a postmortem from Steve Bruce after the worst game he's ever seen and ask what will come first: a start for Marcus Rashford or relegation for Frank Lampard? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fri, April 01, 2022
Preview Show: Goth Hodgson
After a brief trip over to Speller International Island, we’re welcoming the return of the Premier League on today’s Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! Kate, Jim and Andy look ahead to a potential title twist – that's if Goth Hodgson fails to drag Liverpool down into the darkness in the weekend’s opener. We also ask how to improve Dele Alli’s fortunes, wonder if Leicester can fade upwards and catch up with Steven Taylor’s Gulf United. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thu, March 31, 2022
Jabulani memories
The final pieces of the World Cup puzzle are coming together this week, so Marcus, Andy and Luke settle in with some updates. Mexico and USA punched their tickets last night, while we saw the unveiling of the tournament's Pocket Rocket 5000 matchball and more ludicrous dismissals of human rights abuses in Qatar. Back home, Joe Hart's opened up about Nuno giving him a pasting and five subs come riding over the hill! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wed, March 30, 2022
Mad Serge strikes again
England cantered past Ivory Coast thanks to a vintage Serge Aurier display, in spite of the Boo Boys at Wembley who gave Harry Maguire a hard time. Jules, Luke and Jim discuss the England team’s reaction to Harry Maguire’s treatment and get stuck into some huge World Cup qualifiers across Europe and Africa, as Cristiano Ronaldo squeezes through the net while Mo Salah misses out. Still, at least he got to record a cover of Waiting For Tonight. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tue, March 29, 2022
Inflatable unicorn NFTs
Ahead of a delicious smorgasbord of World Cup qualifiers, Kate, Vish and Pete are here to tell you everything you need to know – and quite a lot of stuff you don’t, to be honest. They speculate on Wilf Zaha’s celebration plan, Marcus Rashford’s career plan, and all plans go out of the window as Pete returns to the dials for Portmantonio Conte! Plus, Ronaldo becomes music conductor and the entire Nigerian population ready themselves for a huge Jollof Derby. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, March 28, 2022
Can I have some viennetta with that massage, please
England threw it back to Euro 2020 all over again: coming back from 1-0 down thanks to a late soft penalty at Wembley. In Gareth we trust. Marcus, Vish and Pete tuck into a buffet of International football, as Greg Rusedski is faced with a dilemma after Canada seal their spot while Mumcini gets stuck into Roberto Mancini in the wake of her son’s exit from the race for qualification. There’s also the latest edition of our ‘Donaldson Investigates’ series and after RB Leipzig player Ilaix Moriba’s antics, we ask: what food would you like to be fed on a massage table? Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fri, March 25, 2022
The Preview Show: A seagull took my calzone
Well what a night of international football! Roberto Mancini and his gloved posse have missed out on the World Cup. But fear not – weathered England supporters Marcus, Luke and Vish are here to give Italy fans a lesson in the lost art of clutching at straws. We also celebrate a special night for Wales and the parasitic insect himself Gareth Bale, as he rolled back the years with a sensational brace. Plus, there are problems for Gareth Southgate’s gang and we salute Jermain Defoe as he finally bows out. All on today’s Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thu, March 24, 2022
Throwing a fridge at Alan Pardew
Fernando Santos is making a fool of himself, Zlatan’s being really humble and Gareth Bale’s back to match fitness – you know what all that means. International football is back, baby! Kate, Andy and Jim convene to discuss Portugal and Italy’s chances of progress and a huge night for Wales. Plus, King Kazu is a bald fraud and John Carver has a strange story to tell. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wed, March 23, 2022
Neil Warnock vs B-Rabbit
As the Chelsea takeover gathers apace Marcus, Andy and Vish discuss the latest and how fans are finally finding their voice on their club’s future. Sadly, Batesy still isn’t in there. Elsewhere, Neil Warnock spits some bars about Mike Dean, Arsène Wenger prepares his hop from one gravy train to another and there’s a very questionable dilemma in this week’s Pep Talks. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tue, March 22, 2022
Off he pops
After twenty-two years in showbusiness, Mike Dean has announced he's stepping down at the end of the season. Get your bedazzled whistles out, the Farewell Tour's coming to a town near you. Kate, Luke and Jim celebrate Daft Deano's amazing career before assessing Manchester United's hunt for the shiniest paper to cover the club's cracks. One person they won't be able to snag is Phil Brown, who has climbed aboard Barrow's own rapidly sinking ship. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, March 21, 2022
Corinthian Too Casuals
The quadruple is still on for Liverpool after they survived a stern test at a bouncing City Ground last night. There goes Diogo Jota again, must remember to thank him. Marcus and Jim are joined by Lars Sivertsen for a jam-packed Ramble, as Crystal Palace moonwalked through Everton while Chelsea and City also booked their semi-final tickets. There's also more bonkers Barclays, as Wolves shot themselves in all four paws and Spurs got a vital win against West Ham! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fri, March 18, 2022
The Preview Show: Stupid Sexy Jesse
The football gods threw us many a bone last night, as West Ham dethroned the Europa League kings, Everton rescued a vital win and Barça kicked off the Spotify era in style. And now, Ed Sheeran! Marcus, Vish and Jim also look ahead to the FA Cup quarter-finals where Nottingham Forest and Middlesbrough again shoot for cupset stardom. All that and loads more on a jam-packed Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thu, March 17, 2022
Running? But we're footballers.
Kate, Luke and Andy get stuck into a cross-continent football feast on today's Ramble, as spirited performances from Arsenal and Lille left them with sod all respectively. Liverpool and Chelsea thus take the rightful plaudits, while Spurs maintained their consistent inconsistency with a south coast scalp. We also give Juventus a deserved kicking and hear of some fantastical Gaelic football exploits in our email section. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wed, March 16, 2022
Alas, there will be no silverware
Marcus, Vish and Andy react to another Champions League Groundhog Day, as Man United stuttered to a halt and Atlético looked like their former dastardly selves. We also start assembling our “Streets Won’t Forget” XI, with Adel Taarabt and tactical wizard Steve Bruce both a shoe-in. Elsewhere, Benfica hope to shake off The Curse and Pep Talks brings us the results of our recent parenting advice. It’s not great… Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tue, March 15, 2022
He’s still angry with me
Pep Guardiola went about his usual policy of making friends (Crystal Palace's Vicente Guaita) and alienating people (Kyle Walker) after City's draw with peppy Palace. Don't worry, he is so so happy. Kate, Luke and Jim look over last night's result and Crystal Palace's impressive season as a whole. We also wonder about the future of football ownership as Eddie Howe and some Chelsea fans have a lot to answer for in the wake of football's money obsession. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, March 14, 2022
A big bath of chips
Jules, Jim and Vish look back over a Barclays Sunday Funday as we hone in on a vintage season finale at both ends. Arsenal showed their defensive steeliness - even if Vish thinks it’s a bit lame - while Cristiano Ronaldo rolled back the years at the other end. Elsewhere, Everton slip further into the mire, Brentford scrabble away and we search for the league’s most handsome squad. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sun, March 13, 2022
Help I Sexted the Football Ramble
Join us for a very special episode this Red Nose Day, as Kate and Jim are joined by presenter Jordan North and etiquette expert William Hanson from the cracking podcast, Help I Sexted My Boss! As part of this Acast Podcast Mashup, we get together to discuss a subject well outside of William's comfort zone: football. We search for William's inner fan after a lifetime of both intention and unintentional ignorance, and answer his questions about how to behave on the terraces. Jordan also talks us through his fanatical support of his beloved Burnley and recalls some bizarre tales from Turf Moor. It's all in aid of an amazing cause, so get involved! You have the power to do something incredible this Red Nose Day. Whether it’s a little or a lot, the money you donate will help tackle poverty, take action against violence and bring an end to discrimination. Give now at comicrelief.com/podcastmashup , alternatively Text PODCAST to 70210 to give £10 today. To donate £10 text the word PODCAST to 70210. Texts cost your donation amount plus your standard network message charge and 100% of your donation will go to Comic Relief, a registered charity. You must be 16 or over and please ask the bill-payer’s permission. For full terms and conditions visit: comicrelief.com/podcastmashup See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fri, March 11, 2022
The Preview Show: None of this football makes any sense
Marcus, Vish and Andy take stock of just how warped football has become as Chelsea brushed aside Norwich with numerous sanctions looming over Roman Abramovich. After a European round-up, we look ahead to a whole host of Premier League crackers as Antonio Conte sets himself up for the inevitable fall and Thomas Frank eyes up a backpacking holiday. All on a jam-packed Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thu, March 10, 2022
The house always wins
Remember PSG, you can throw endless Qatari money at some of the world’s best players, take the reigns from Leonardo because he’s a fool and win the first leg - but the house always wins. Join Marcus, Jim and Andy as we recap a Champions League night equal parts dazzling (Karim Benzema) and dull (Man City). We also get the cocktails out on Gareth’s Barge and discover that Eddie Howe’s yet to finalise his Geordie passport. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wed, March 09, 2022
You'll Never Walk Around
Job done for Liverpool after a stuttering last 16 display, as Virgil van Dijk suffered his first Anfield defeat since 2018's loss at the hands of Alan Pardew. He'll have that on the CV, no doubt. Jules, Vish and Pete look back over goals galore in other matches across Europe, as Messrs Lewandowski and Mitrović battle to be crowned Europe's best striker. We also go searching for Chris Wilder's sausages and unveil the official Ramble Handsome Championships. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tue, March 08, 2022
Hot 11-a-side teams in your area
At least Frank Lampard was there to watch Harry Kane nearly break his record last night! Haha no but seriously, Everton are genuinely in real trouble. Kate, Jim and Pete pick through the Evertonian wreckage after Spurs’ demolition job, wave on Nottingham Forest’s cup charge and look over FIFA’s latest underwhelming response to the war in Ukraine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, March 07, 2022
Big bangers!
Manchester City mercilessly put Ralf Rangnick’s holiday camp to the sword, as Manchester United looked limp, bereft of ideas, and defensively shot. Or as Pep called it, ‘incredibly impressive’. Marcus, Pete and Jim recap all of that, ask whether Arsenal should stay in red, and wonder if Phil Coutinho’s spiritual home really is the rainy midlands. Plus, penalty megamind Tim Krul is undone and there’s an overdue update from Britain’s oldest footballer! Dickie’s back! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . And go and visit Pete's new website: bigbangers.com ! ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fri, March 04, 2022
The Preview Show: A Fistful of Vibes
Join Marcus, Jim and Vish on our charge towards the weekend via another Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! Norwich will hope the spirit of Delia can guide them to victory against Brentford, while Leeds' new sheriff Jesse Marsch comes riding into town with a sack full o' vibes. We also look ahead to the Manchester derby, as Harry Maguire trips over those cracks in the dressing room and Cristiano Ronaldo remains a prat. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thu, March 03, 2022
What next for Chelsea?
Jules, Andy and Vish react to the seismic news that Roman Abramovich looks to sell Chelsea after eighteen years. We discuss some myopic reactions from various circles ask where the club goes from here. We also pick through last night's FA Cup, as a Romain Perraud worldy helped sink West Ham and Norwich soaked up even more Liverpool punches. Plus, Roy Keane loves horoscopes! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wed, March 02, 2022
Get this Vardy started
Burnley's stuttering form was struck by a bolt from the blue last night. A shithousing pest of a bolt in the form of Jamie Vardy - Brendy's cavalry has arrived! Marcus, Jim and Andy recap a host of last night's game, as Boro's cup strut continues and Jack Grealish reminded Pep he's still knocking about. We also offer our expertise to the Canadian Premier League and a bald ref headbutted a fan in Scotland. Obviously. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tue, March 01, 2022
You haven't seen Squid Game, have you?
With FIFA and UEFA banning all Russian clubs and national teams, we wonder if this might prove a watershed moment for football. Or maybe they'll go back to being their panderous, self-absorbed selves. Maybe. Kate, Vish and Pete pull on that thread and wonder what fußball extraordinaire Jesse Marsch can bring to Leeds United. In other contractual news, Gigi Buffon has extended his career *yet again* and former Bayern winger Mario Basler lost a bet and is now a manager. Standard. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, February 28, 2022
A tale of three goalkeepers
Marcus, Jim and Pete look back over a tense Carabao Cup final where penalty specialist Kepa Arrizabalaga sent the 22nd and final spot-kick into the stratosphere. Wembley karma, perhaps? Elsewhere, we bid farewell to Marcelo Bielsa and celebrate Christian Eriksen's return. We also discuss the vague, mealy-mouthed responses from various footballing organisations to the game's nefarious links with sports washing amidst Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fri, February 25, 2022
The Preview Show: Sven heads to Pyongyang
Marcus, Jim and Pete pack their bags for a globetrotting episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! We've got Fizzer in Miami, McVish at a lively Ibrox and Sven-Göran Eriksson mixing it in North Korea. Yes, you read that correctly. We also get stuck into some cracking scenes at Arsenal and look ahead to both the Carabao Cup final and another edition of The Scrap™️. Join us! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thu, February 24, 2022
Conor Gallagher's High Flying Eagles
Yesterday reminded us we should enjoy Conor Gallagher's sumptuous touch and finish while we can. Before he returns to sit on the Chelsea bench, anyway. Jules, Vish and Andy recap a whole host of midweek football as Liverpool smash Leeds to pieces and Antonio Conte eyes the door at Tottenham. Atlético Madrid also put up a good fight against Man United in the first leg of the Disaster Derby, even if Cristiano Ronaldo was 35 minutes behind each counterattack. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wed, February 23, 2022
Juventus 1-1 Half of Rochdale
Last night's Champions League brought an air of inevitability about it, even if Juventus could only draw with Rochdale's twin city over in Spain. Kate, Andy and Vish try to fit an expensive array of pieces into the Chelsea puzzle, offer advice on avoiding murderous neighbours and celebrate a historic moment for equal pay in US soccer. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tue, February 22, 2022
Aarhus! In the middle of our street
Jack Wilshere's back in town, baby! Never mind the injuries, the age or the penchant for a cheeky dart behind some bins - reserve that man a spot on Gareth's Qatar Barge. Speaking of second chances for football stalwarts: Paul Ince is back in management! Marcus, Luke and Pete celebrate the news and look ahead to some tasty ties in both the Championship and Champions League tonight. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, February 21, 2022
Goal - RODRIGO | Assist - EUNICE
Biblical conditions threw up all kinds of curveballs this weekend, including a hatful of goals for Burnley and a crazy game at Elland Road. And at the eye of the storm? Geoff Shreeves' bum. Kate, Jim and Pete revel in the Barclays aftermath as Man City slipped in the oil left by Charlie Kane's motorbike and Pete escaped from the West Ham home end after a 1-1 draw. Amidst the chaos, there was also time for more of the same from Everton and José Mourinho respectively. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fri, February 18, 2022
The Preview Show: Beaten by a WiFi password
Come for the defensive capitulations, stay for a Valentine’s Day meal with Claudio Ranieri - we’ve got all bases covered on today’s Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! Kate, Luke and Andy recap some continental capers for Leicester and Rangers, before looking ahead to a nostalgia throwback of a Premier League weekend: more red cards for Arsenal and Elland Road warming up the cauldron of hate for Manchester United! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thu, February 17, 2022
Big Brendy Energy
Kate, Andy and Jim settle in for another Champions League chinwag, as Liverpool kept an enthusiastic Inter at arm's length and Bayern nearly fell victim to a fizzy can of rasenball. We also remind Brendan Rodgers he's got a game later, unpick some Bodø/Glimt traditions ahead of their trip to Parkhead and toast to the grim inevitability of UEFA's expansion into cryptocurrency. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wed, February 16, 2022
Sit down, drink water, relax
Pep Guardiola can take his own advice after his plucky underdogs blew Sporting to smithereens over in Lisbon last night. Strange that they're still only the world's seventh best team, behind Al Ahly and Palmeiras. Marcus, Pete and Vish work that one out before revelling in more Mbappé magic and Messi mishaps. We also check in with the salty side of Manchester after their win and officially open Nashville's new stadium. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tue, February 15, 2022
Duck, duck, duck, Bruce
Plenty of chat to stick into that slither of a gap between the Premier League and European midweeks, as Proper Championship Man Steve Bruce got his West Brom rescue off and running at The Hawthorns. Well, they drew an offensively poor game 0-0, but alas. Marcus, Vish and Luke also set up camp in the pocket of Big Ralf in his fight against most of Man United’s playing squad, while Fizzer’s had his whispery say from across the pond. We also look ahead to Pep’s latest Champions League charge and the Kylian Mbappé Derby - tasty! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, February 14, 2022
You’re a wizard, Graham
There’s romance in the air up on Tyneside, as the Kieran Trippier love-in continues and King Kevin Keegan celebrates his 71st birthday. Oo-la-la. Jules, Pete and Jim sort through the relegation fodder after impressive wins for Everton and Newcastle, while Spurs suffered another self-inflicted stumble - even Antonio Conte’s beautiful hair couldn’t save them. Oh, and Chelsea are world champions, which you definitely missed. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fri, February 11, 2022
The Preview Show: On Marcelo's Secret Service
Leeds vs Everton this weekend means Marcus, Luke and Andy can reminisce about Spygate ahead of Lampard vs Bielsa. Any secret report into Everton's training sessions recently would probably just read "my word, they're shite." Elsewhere, Arsenal and Wolves get down in the mud and Liverpool quietly go about their impressive regeneration. We also whether Palmeiras or Chelsea will be declared the Bestest Team Ever and look ahead to another tasty Premier League weekend - all on today's Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thu, February 10, 2022
Pep, Jack Grealish and Gary Kasparov walk into a bar
More relegation movers and shakers across last night's Premier League dingdongs, as Palace continue to trust the process while they slide down the table and Brentford's Tweenies cling on. Who will make it out of The Scrap™ alive? Kate, Vish and Andy also stick some plasters over Spurs' leaky midfield and praise both Leeds and Villa, whose night out featured the reckless abandon of someone without work for a few days. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wed, February 09, 2022
Go along, don’t punch anyone
The midweek music stopped on another round of relegation musical chairs, with Newcastle safe for twelve hours at least after they dragged Frank's Everton in for a scrap. The Premier League's return coincides with Jules Breach's, who joins Pete and Jim to look over Newcastle's epic win and a stern point for Burnley. We also wonder whether Watford can survive and hear about a listener's truly epic FA Cup voyage! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tue, February 08, 2022
A Tour of Buffets
Our valiant bid to host the 2030 World Cup has been valiantly shut down, as the Corporate Buffet Tour called into its final stop. Euro 2028 here we come! Marcus, Jim and Vish lay out the sandwiches for that one and toast the imminent managerial arrivals of Roy Keane and Neil Warnock - provided Barnsley can build the latter an airport. We also despair at some alarmingly good business from Newcastle… Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, February 07, 2022
Don't Colback in anger
Marcus, Jim and Pete catch their breath after a frenetic football weekend as Senegal claim their first AFCON trophy and Kidderminster Harriers almost pulled off the greatest FA Cup shock for a generation. Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest swatted Leicester City aside thanks to seedless easy peeler Jack Colback, while Boreham Wood secured a cupset for the ages and Super Frank kicked off with a win! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fri, February 04, 2022
The Preview Show: New traditions
Kate, Luke and Vish settle in for traditions old and new on today's Preview Show, sponsored by Betway. From Meat Loaf's beloved Hartlepool off on an FA Cup jolly to fans continuing to punch horses, it's all here. We also look ahead to a crucial relegation six-pointer as Roy the Boy heads to Burnley, brush past some ropey AFCON penalties and enjoy another instalment of Luke Moore’s Frightening Football Sentences. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thu, February 03, 2022
Roy The Mermaid
We heard it from Roy himself: he caught Watford's elegant siren song as he sailed past and simply couldn't resist. Never mind about the tradition of ships catastrophically crashing into the rocks. After Marcus, Luke and Andy hear from Roy, we ask Greg Rusedski who he'll support when England face Canada in the Qatar World Cup final. We also check in with the latest World Cup qualifiers, another AFCON semi-final win for Senegal and West Brom's Geordie lifeline. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wed, February 02, 2022
CONMELOLS
Don't mourn the lack of Barclays, for the World Cup Qualifiers still provide that sweet stuff. Goals from Edinson Cavani and Luis Suárez? Bolivian pitches swimming underwater? Romario leading a young Ronaldo astray back in the 90s? Sign us up. Marcus, Andy and Vish check in with all of that, wonder how West Ham can sustain a top-four challenge and get a Pep Talks update from listener McKain after his Concacaf-interrupted date last week! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tue, February 01, 2022
Is that... is that Jermain Defoe?
A whole host of transfers arrived late in the box last night - turns out Frank Lampard is having an influence already. Marcus, Jim and Pete round up the herd as Dele Alli and Donny van de Beek head to Merseyside, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang bids Arsenal farewell and Roberto Carlos joins a pub team. Even Aaron Ramsey and Jermaine Defoe get another roll of the dice! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, January 31, 2022
A memory foam bum
Marcus, Jim and Pete look over the latest batch of AFCON drama, as The Mo Salah Experience swept Morocco aside and Burkina Faso continued their impressive recent form with another quarter-final win. We also update you on the latest Deadline Day happenings as Liverpool sign Luis Díaz and Newcastle snap up everyone else, while Spurs can't tempt a bloke from the Isthmian League. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fri, January 28, 2022
The Preview Show: We’re skint, but not that skint
A brief Barclays break means we get to tackle all the glorious chaos that the South American qualifiers regularly serve up. By tackle, we mean kick in the nads - much like Emerson Royal did last night, incidentally. There is plenty of football for us to look ahead to as Marcus, Luke and Pete check up on both ends of the Championship and preview some tasty AFCON ties. We also get a seismic update on Scott McTominay's infamous Player of the Season award whilst under José's tutelage. Lighters at the ready. All of that on a jam-packed Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thu, January 27, 2022
How did your Everton job interview go?
Despite Carlos Queiroz's miserly ways, Egypt lumber on in an AFCON beset with incidents and hot divorced dads, but not many goals. Kate, Andy and Jim also hear from potential Everton manager Vitor Pereira as part of his bizarre charm offensive, while Aaron Ramsey needs a Turin rescue mission and Ousmane Dembele's agent dazzles us with his underhand shenanigans. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wed, January 26, 2022
To my Sevillas for my hundred dolla billas
Marcus, Vish and Andy are answering the big questions on today's Ramble. Will Duván Zapata sign for Newcastle? What next for Anthony Martial? Should one of our listeners threaten the life of a colleague for free tickets to a match? We also rattle through some quite unbelievable AFCON goals and celebrate the overdue returns of Roy Hodgson and Mario Balotelli - yes, Super Mario's back with the Azzurri. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tue, January 25, 2022
By fair means or owl
Watford hit the ejector seat on yet another manager as Claudio Ranieri departs, leaving the club managerless for the 518th time this season. Did someone say Roy the Boy? We also recap another night of the AFCON, as The Gambia's incredible journey continues while Comoros' heroics are marred by some horrid scenes. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, January 24, 2022
Shelvey Bassey - Big Spender
Newcastle kicked off their lads holiday to the Middle East in the appropriate fashion, with a Jonjo free-kick snatching some perhaps undeserved points at Leeds. Kate, Jim and Pete pore over more regulation struggles, as Josh Sargent bought some over-inflated sense of American optimism to Norwich while Watford struggled. We also check in with another Hakim Ziyech worldy and eat some of Pete's earwax. Yep. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fri, January 21, 2022
The Preview Show: Let’s have some results, ya wee dirties
In the end, Liverpool and Diogo Jota leisurely strolled back to Wembley without interruption. At least a jet lagged Thomas Partey tried his best, though. Marcus, Luke and Vish look back on last night and rub their hands over some crucial bottom half battles on today’s Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! Big Dunc has already been making his feelings clear to his Everton players, while Norwich vs Watford roll their sleeves up for a truly chaotic game of football. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thu, January 20, 2022
Just another regular day of Barclays
Nothing to see here! Just two injury-time goals from Steven Bergwijn sending both Kate Mason and the King Power into a tailspin. Andy and Jim help Kate off the floor before piling through that amazing Spurs win and an oddly efficient performance from Man United. We also cross our Comorian fingers as the AFCON group stages draw to a close and the Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang saga rolls on. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wed, January 19, 2022
The Rosetta Stone of Football Podcasting
Marcus, Vish and Andy are now looking for a membership to Sexy Graham Potter's colony of high-flying Seagulls. All assistance is welcome. We look over their confident display against Chelsea and Fulham's continued destruction of the Championship. There's also a Ghanaian collapse at the AFCON and it's a fresh start for Fizzer Neville as Inter Miami kick off their pre-season with a spring clean. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tue, January 18, 2022
Heading in a tin foil hat
For all the yellow ties and #HereWeGo nonsense, the January window does occasionally throw Ramble HQ a few bones. Today, it's potential Premier League returns for Diego Costa, Hatem Ben Arfa and Christian Eriksen - bosh! Kate, Luke and Pete pick through the good, the bad (more Premier League postponements) and the ugly (Everton's latest plight) on today's Ramble. We also celebrate another Spurs trophy and hear more of Pete's wall-licking exploits. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, January 17, 2022
Farewell, Paellardyce
There are certain things you need in a relegation scrap. Rafa Benitez is seemingly no longer one of them, but a Jack Harrison topknot looks an absolute must. Jules, Jim and Pete rattle through the movers and shakers at both ends of the table, as City extended their dull lead at the top and the relegation vortex drags more people in. We also round up the latest from the AFCON and discuss some high profile derby delays. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fri, January 14, 2022
The Preview Show: Having Xhaka will be helpful
Realising his team was under the pump, Granit Xhaka did the only thing he could do: get sent off for a reckless high boot and inspire Arsenal to new heights of camaraderie and team spirit. The man’s a revolutionary. Kate, Luke and Andy discuss last night’s clash at Anfield and look ahead to the battle for North London on today's episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! Meanwhile, Neal Maupay preps for the panto and as Man City chase the title, Pep Guardiola must guard against complacency after receiving the best prize of all: Tim Sherwood’s stamp of approval. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thu, January 13, 2022
It's King Kazu's music
We've always said that consummate professionals will continue to find work in the game. And so it proves: Chelsea have recalled Kenedy and King Kazu signs a new contract at the ripe old age of 54. Fifty-four! Marcus, Pete and Jim celebrate the King's return and look over yesterday's matches, as Davíd Moyes continues to annoy everyone and Chelsea put one hand on some Carabao. Plus, some bizarre and heartwarming action at the AFCON! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wed, January 12, 2022
The Andy Carroll Weekly Worldy Bonus
As Chris Wood hops from one sinking ship to another, Andy Carroll reminded Newcastle just what they've been missing: two absolutely ridiculous goals, both ruled out for offside. Jules, Pete and Vish pick those out, look over an oddly slick Southampton win and enjoy some offbeat AFCON goalkeeping. We also try our hand at some tactical analysis of Italian naval warfare. Don't say we don't do anything for you. Tweet us @ Football Ramble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tue, January 11, 2022
STANDARDS
Much like Pete whenever we enter the studio, Man United fans held up a banner demanding improved standards from their ragtag bunch of jewels and jokers before their 1-0 cup win. Shame they used Eric Cantona and Roy Keane as examples, but alas. Marcus, Luke and Jim look over that stuttering victory and round up a cagey day at AFCON. We also wonder how long Derby County can afford to stave off an impending Mike Ashley and celebrate the amazing work of Andrew Jennings. Tweet us @ Football Ramble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, January 10, 2022
Are all underdogs confident?
Kate, Jim and Vish are on hand with a thorough breakdown of a cracking weekend of FA Cup action, with some unexpected giant killings alongside the usual underwhelming business for Newcastle United. Sticking to traditions, and all that. We also hear some pearls of lower league wisdom from Blackpool's Neil Critchley, Tanguy Ndombele compounds his Spurs problems and AFCON kicks off with a bang! Tweet us @ Football Ramble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fri, January 07, 2022
The Preview Show: Another bald
Marcus, Luke and Pete settle in for a bumper FA Cup Third Round Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! We’ve got you covered with a comprehensive guide to celebrities from Swindon, nipple-bearing fans, and 40-year-old Wes Hoolahan’s inevitable merry dance around Newcastle’s midfield. Plus, Kieran Trippier signs for Kayak and an old nemesis gets in touch with some FA Cup reforms. Tweet us @ Football Ramble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thu, January 06, 2022
We need an exorcist
In a crushing blow to fans of last year’s Carabao Cup Finalists memorabilia, Chelsea planted one foot firmly in next month’s final courtesy of some extraordinary Spursiness. Luke and Andy join Terry Hurlock Breach to look back on the action. We also check in with Man United, whose canteen cliques have somehow slipped into a full-scale coup, and ponder on Philippe Coutinho’s rumoured link-up with Stevie G. Tweet us @ Football Ramble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wed, January 05, 2022
Oh Dear! What Can The Blatter Be?
We thought the odd Instagram post apologising for missing a penalty or a sending off was far enough. Now, Romelu Lukaku has broken new bizarre ground with his heartfelt plea for forgiveness - all for speaking Italian nicely. Kate, Jim and Andy mourn this latest nail in football's coffin ahead of a potentially dominant Chelsea performance against Antonio Conte's impressive Spurs. We also serve up a thorough breakdown of various German sausages and celebrate the return of The King*. *his words, not ours. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tue, January 04, 2022
Wazza's Discount Derby
Wolves were the latest to capitalise on more Man United malaise last night, with their understated win celebrated by an understated Bruno Lage. Kate, Pete and Jim wonder whether their lack of goals at both ends can sustain a Europa League chase. Elsewhere Wayne Rooney might well be plotting the greatest of escapes, Pete's latest investigative journalism uncovers some deep state Andy Carroll theories and we discuss the latest bizarre batch of footballer retirement plans. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, January 03, 2022
No knighthood, despite my 47 goals in all competitions
Despite another year without due mentions in the New Year Honours list, Marcus, Vish and Andy are here to kick off another year on the Football Ramble! There's plenty of meaty stuff to get our chops around, including controversy at the Emirates and a ridiculously good game at the Bridge. Crucially though, we carve out ample time for John Terry's quest for a knighthood and cautiously light Newcastle's first emergency flare of the January window. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tue, December 28, 2021
Can I be honest, Joelinton?
Despite idiotic questions from interviewers afterwards, Joelinton proved himself to be the heir to Roy Keane's throne as he dominated Man United's midfield. Odd it was for Newcastle, mind. Marcus, Vish and Jim are back to find out how deep the Old Trafford rot might go and revel in some buoyant Newcastle support. We also look ahead to some midweek clashes as Brighton continue their quest for Vish's love while Norwich and Leicester desperately search for greener grass. That's it for Rambles this week - thanks so much for your support this year. We'll be back to our full schedule next week! Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, December 27, 2021
But can this slumpy team be trusted?
Marcus, Vish and Jim are here to chew over the latest round of Christmas crackers, with Southampton and Arsenal picking up impressive wins. But should we actually trust either team with them? Elsewhere, Man City and Leicester played out a ridiculous game - even if Brendy should've put himself on the bench. Harry Kane also impressed against Patrick's Palace, especially after what we assume was a fairly awkward Christmas for the Kane family. Tweet us @ FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wed, December 22, 2021
The Best of the Football Ramble 2021
To round off the year, we're looking back on some of our favourite moments from this year's Football Ramble! We relive the trauma of the European Super League, revel in our Euros fairytale and celebrate the Hamilton Accies commentator and his wee jobby. We even find time for an extended visit to the North-East for plenty of Keggy, Brucey and takeover-related nonsense. It’s been a turbulent year but we've had a great laugh making the show every day and hope you've had a cracking time listening in - thanks so much for your support throughout 2021. Tweet us @Football Ramble and email us here: show@footballramble.com. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tue, December 21, 2021
The Festive Football Ramble - Part 2
Much like the UK Government, we're back with another work Christmas party! Marcus, Kate, Vish and Jim settle in at Ramble HQ for more festive fun. If you've ever wondered about how Kate ended up with an alpaca one Christmas or the delightful Sri Lankan flavours of Vish's Christmas lunch, then look no further. We also give Demba Barticulate another spin after yesterday's glowing reviews. Tweet us @ Football Ramble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, December 20, 2021
The Festive Football Ramble - Part 1
Welcome to the first part of the Ramble Christmas jolly! Join Jules, Luke, Andy and Pete as they revel in festive cheer and pick their dream festive line-up for a football-themed Christmas. We also debut our festive game, Demba Barticulate - stupid jingle included. Tweet us @ Football Ramble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fri, December 17, 2021
The Preview Show: Just give it Jonj
Jonjo Shelvey's return to Liverpool reminded the Anfield faithful what they've been missing: 20-yard screamers, misplaced passes and a general lack of impetus. Sign me up! Marcus, Andy and Jim browse another porous Newcastle performance and a spirited point from Rafa's cut and shut Everton. We also look ahead to the Nations League's glorious return and wonder just how English football continues amidst further cancellations - all on today's Preview Show, sponsored by Betway. Tweet us @ Football Ramble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thu, December 16, 2021
The Fortress of Rob Holdingtude
With a great win over West Ham last night, can we finally say it? The Emirates is... a fortress? Marcus, Jim and Pete wrestle with that and check in the rest of last night's matches, featuring some worldy skills from James Ward-Prowse and Rúben Neves. We also celebrate Sergio Agüero's amazing career and pull on an alarming Aussie thread. Tweet us @ Football Ramble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wed, December 15, 2021
The Apprentice has thwacked the Master
As Arsenal's leadership group pass the captaincy parcel around at London Colney, we wonder who can take the bantle on now Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's been dismissed. Those Amazon cameras must be delighted! Kate, Pete and Vish look over their troubles and check in with a despondent Marcelo Bielsa as the master was absolutely thwacked by the apprentice at the Etihad. There was also a Groundhog Away Day for Dean Smith and a perfect tribute to Diego Maradona by his heir apparent, Philippe Coutinho. Tweet us @ Football Ramble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tue, December 14, 2021
Any excuse for a buffet
Kate, Vish and Jim settle in for another Ramble after yesterday's botched Champions League draw highlighted what piss-poor pageantry we've come to accept from these bizarre events. At least Michael Owen explained it all clearly on BT Sport... Elsewhere, we wonder how Dele Alli can revitalise his career ahead of a touted January move and ask just how long football can push its luck amidst skyrocketing Covid-19 cases. Tweet us @ Football Ramble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mon, December 13, 2021
God Rest Ye Merry Pentlemen
Throughout the festive period, it's important to carve out a bit of indulgent time for yourself. This weekend, pour yourself a fizzy lager and enjoy your team getting pumped 4-0 by laissez-faire Leicester - just what the Donaldson ordered. Pete's joined by Luke and Jules after another chaotic weekend as Raheem Stirling joined the Hundred Club and Marcelo Bielsa liberated his passions at Stamford Bridge. We also update the Festive Football Naughty List, thanks to a tardy Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and some Major League Stripping from NYCFC boss Ronny Deila. Tweet us @ Football Ramble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fri, December 10, 2021
The Preview Show: Live laugh love, okee
The Foxes might not have been able to squeeze through the Europa League group stages last night, but at least a dog on Partizan’s pitch during their Europa Conference League game had a lovely old squeeze. Swings and roundabouts for the animal kingdom, eh? Kate, Luke and Pete cast their eyes over last night’s action and Brendan Rodgers’ chapped lips on today’s Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! We also preview the best of the weekend’s offerings and find out about the Brazilian signer named after Gary Lineker. Plus, it’s the clash you’ve all been waiting for: MOORE VS MASON! Tweet us @ Football Ramble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Thu, December 09, 2021
Hands on the hologram
It was a landmark moment at Old Trafford last night, as Ralf Rangnick brought Tom Heaton on for his Man United debut 20 years after he first joined. That’s the stuff. Marcus, Andy and Pete chew over the final chapter of the Champions League group stages, as Barcelona’s journey to a last eight Europa League defeat at the hands of David Moyes begins. Plus, Portmantonio Conte returns and Patrik Schick gets an unusual trophy… Tweet us @ Football Ramble and email us here: show@footballramble.com . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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