Football Ramble
Episodes
Wearing many Panama hats
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It was another exhilarating weekend, as trophies were won up and down the country. In England, Man City took another step towards the d**khead double ...
The World Cup's Greatest Matches | Game's Gone Ep10 [Amazon Music Exclusive]
16 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is the latest episode in our 'Game's Gone' series, which is exclusively available to listen to on Amazon Music. To listen to all the other episod...
My Biddy Aunt: Ill-Disciplinarians
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Luke Nation seldom backs away from a fight, and with the My Biddy Aunt grand finale only weeks away, we've let Spelgium 'ave at it in a league fix...
The Preview Show: Sinners not Saints
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's FA Cup final weekend everybody! Calum McFarlane will be marching his boys down Wembley Way on Saturday hoping to pick up a trophy in just his six...
One game from history
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
My giddy aunt, we’re being treated to some wonderful title races on the Island of Britain this season. Today, Marcus and Jim start in Scotland, wher...
The President Strikes Back
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David Ornstein and NASA, are they the last bastions of normality as we head towards the failure of modern society? And why are we asking? Well, one re...
Ramble Reacts: An overhead kick to the face
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“Would you like to see someone get kicked in the head? Just head over to the monitor...”Spurs 1-1 Leeds. Marcus and Vish reacted live to an eventf...
Michael Bublé and the Velociraptors
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the end, sure, they got the decision right. But... and there are many buts, is this really the football we love? Amid fears that our game may well ...
Jack's Encyclopaedia: World Cup scorers, prolific Germans and Jose's Madridistas
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After an eternity of negotiation with the belt-holding Ehantharajah Empire, the Ramble Intercontinental Senate has named a worthy challenger: Spelgium...
The Preview Show: Cycling freak
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What a day for the Kingdom. Three English sides in the European finals, David Attenborough celebrating his 100th birthday, and Reform UK domina... Oh,...
Paris’ Eleven
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Only two goals! Can we have our money back, please? Jim and Vish are full of praise for PSG after they pulled off the perfect heist in Munich last nig...
Lions Watch: Should Morgan Gibbs-White go to the World Cup?
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mr Tuchel, there's a man here coming to knock down your door. His name is Morgan Gibbs-White and he wants a place on your plane.Marcus, Jim & Vish...
Can-can you feel it?
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What a night for Jimmy Campbell and his Arsenal boys! Today, he joins Marcus and Vish to relive an historic night at the Emirates Stadium. He and Marc...
Mailbag: Should Man United keep Michael Carrick?
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Carrick has passed his Man United theory test. But is he ready to be given his full licence? Marcus, Jim and Pete share their thoughts on toda...
Premier League honey
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Delicious twists at both ends of the table this weekend! Marcus, Pete, Jim and Vish shine the Ramble spotlight on it all.Spurs finally got their act t...
My Biddy Aunt: Our Northeast derby
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Geordies vs Mackems. Tyne vs Wear. "Howay" vs "Ha'way". And, crucially, Pete Donaldson vs David Cartlidge. Sunderland may have already done the double...
The Preview Show: No fighting
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a show of unity rarely seen in the north east, David and Pete have joined forces against that southern softie, Marcus Speller. The three of them ar...
Ramble Reacts: Bog roll breach
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's not fair to compare Atletico 1-1 Arsenal to the beauty of PSG 5-4 Bayern Munich. Let's just say it was a more interesting game than we might have...
Was that the greatest football match ever?
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Was that the greatest football match ever?Marcus, Pete and Jim admire last night's Champions League masterpiece, a game that simply could not have bee...
Mailbag: What’s the perfect ending to a football match?
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After York City’s scarcely believable title win at the weekend, Marcus and Luke nail down the specific ingredients for the ultimate ending to a foot...
Clap for footballers
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Against all odds, our brave professional footballers supplied another thrilling weekend of action for our enjoyment. Marcus, Luke and Vish gather to t...
Jack's Encyclopaedia: Chelsea managers, elite keepers and relegatees
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today, the Ramble Intercontinental Senate throws open it's doors to welcome back the region of Cartalonia after it's previous tours of duty. Not every...
The Preview Show: The butler on the bus
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's FA Cup semi-final weekend, everybody! Keyboard warrior Calum McFarlane is back in charge of Chelsea as they take on Leeds for a place in the fina...
Hot desking at BlueCo
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“Have you signed the card for Liam? He’s leaving… You know Liam, the one banging on about respecting the ball.”Marcus and Vish jump on the pod...
Grok, where does the sea start?
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Things aren't looking good for young Liam Rosenior at the Chels. Five losses in a row in the Premier League and not a single goal scored for the first...
Mailbag: Should Arsenal be looking for Mikel Arteta’s replacement?
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Despite notable improvements on and off the pitch, Mikel Arteta still hasn’t delivered the trophies Arsenal now expect - and it looks alarmingly lik...
Credit for everyone
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It was a truly Super Sunday as we were treated to a Premier League classic between Man City and Arsenal. Just remember to give credit to everyone invo...
My Biddy Aunt: Overhead kickers
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Ramble Intercontinental Senate lies in ruin after Jimbabwe destroyed both Donaco and Spelgium. All hope seems lost, but a ray of light has broken ...
The Preview Show: Susan Perk
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's the one we've all been waiting for, ladies and gents. On a particularly superb Sunday, Manchester City host Arsenal right in the upper echelons o...
Control is overrated
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We learnt one thing last night and it’s that everyone should take a leaf out of Keggy’s book and commit to full chaos.Marcus and Luke are here to ...
Lions Watch: Fullbacks jostling for position and too late for any bolters?
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus and Luke pack up the truck and head out onto the plains for another edition of Lions Watch, the show where we continually talk up England outsi...
A mischief of rats
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Marcus, Luke and Vish tackle the big question: is Bournemouth overrated? It’s possible that Andoni Iraola thinks so.As well as th...
Mailbag: Have managers lost their flexibility?
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A trend appears to have emerged in recent years of managers coming to the Premier League and, despite everyone thinking they should change their syste...
Multi-purpose prop-based banter
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Arsenal boo boys were out in force after a damning defeat to Bournemouth at the weekend. Today, Marcus, Jim, Pete and David discuss what Arsenal n...
Jack's Encyclopaedia: Dutch players, quarter-final scorers and League One club(s)
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pete, still smarting from his defeat to Jim, returns to officiate a clash for the ages. Old Spelgium has been piping up once again - and who else but ...
The Preview Show: 38,000 bananas
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Premier League's back, baby! And the football gods have served up a whole platter of top flight goodness for us this weekend. It's a big one for S...
Go home, you've had too many yellows
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Liverpool had a tough night in Paris, but it could've been worse. At least Arne Slot wasn't mistaken for a ball.Luke, Vish and Jim discuss last night'...
The East Midlands Earthquake
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Arsenal may have taken some hits at home, but get them on a ferry across the Channel and they'll get the job done. A tough old night for the Gunners b...
Mailbag: Will a quadruple ever be won?
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
No team has ever won a quadruple, but it doesn't stop us getting excited about the possibility every season. This year, Arsenal were in the conversati...
Dutchmen in crisis
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A weekend of football that had something for everyone, but especially – sunnies on, slippers off, and back to winning ways – Roy bloody Hodgson. M...
My Biddy Aunt: Goalkeepers
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today isn't just any My Biddy Aunt: the almighty Egg Cup is up for grabs. Can medicated Pete get his gloved hands on his first ever piece of silverwar...
The Preview Show: St. Eddie’s Day
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Domestic football is back! In other news, Pete’s got some new asthma medication and it’s unlocked a new dimension in his lungs (and mind).That mea...
Lions Watch: Which of England's fringe players should go to the World Cup?
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, that's right ladies and gents. Lions Watch is back for the 2026 World Cup! After a couple of concerning displays against Uruguay and Japan, we ge...
My Fizzy Aunt
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
That’s it, England have played their last game on home soil before the World Cup. It might not have inspired much World Cup fever, but don’t worry...
Mailbag: What’s our biggest England concern ahead of the World Cup?
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
England are back in action tonight in their penultimate fixture before heading to the States this summer. So, now we're less than 80 days away from ki...
Hot knob at night...
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How dare Spurs interrupt our beautiful international break with the news that they have parted ways with Igor Tudor. Today, Marcus, Vish and Pete are ...
My Biddy Aunt: International icons
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As we greet this week of international football with a firm handshake, the Luke Nation has decreed that a game of My Biddy Aunt shall be played betwee...
The Preview Show: Thomas Tuchel's Chocolate Factory
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It was a sickening night for the Kingdom and our friends in the Republic of Ireland. Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland all saw their...
Ramble Uncut: The holy manager
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up, everybody, it’s Ramble Uncut time. Marcus, Luke and Pete are your hosts and they’re here to discuss topics including but not limited to...
It’s time for a commercial break
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The run-in is hotting up and Man City have defeated Arsenal to win the first trophy of the season. We’re now perched on the edge of our seats, despe...
Mailbag: Would a Spurs relegation be good or bad for the Premier League?
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After their damning loss to Forest, Marcus, Jim and Pete are forced to tackle this one straight from the off: would it be a good or bad thing for the ...
The Kepa Trilogy
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Carabao Cup reached its climax and Pete celebrated by swigging two cans of Monster on his way to the studio. Today, he’s joined by Marcus, Jim a...
Jack’s Encyclopaedia: Youngest scorers, Tottenham’s keepers and League Cup winners
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"We want Marcus!""When's Marcus back playing the game?"Ask and ye shall receive. We've dragged Marcus back from his state-imposed exile to square off ...
The Preview Show: Going full biff
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bloody Nora, what a day it is! Not only is it an England squad Friday but we’ve got the most super of Sundays to look forward to.But before we discu...
Can I have a glass of gears please?
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus isn’t here, so Pete has created an AI version to present today’s show. The two of them are joined by Luke and Vish to glug on another vat o...
My kind of buffet
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Morocco have won AFCON! Via email? An unprecedented event and yet all Pete can think about is those “damn ballboys”.Today, he’s joined by Marcus...
Mailbag: Has Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City failed in Europe?
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With several sides looking to restore some PROPA NAUGHTY ENGLISH PRIDE in the Champions League this week, Marcus, Luke and Jim wrestle with a potentia...
I swear you’ll never see a weekend like this ever again
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bring out the history books, it was a weekend for the ages in the Premier League. Paul Tierney popped up in the Chelsea huddle, Igor Tudor didn’t re...
My Biddy Aunt: Penalty takers
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As David slew Goliath, the Luke Nation emerged victorious against the Ehantharajah Empire last week, which has left Vish clinging only to the My Biddy...
The Preview Show: Match of das Tag
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ladies and gentlemen, we've made it to the weekend once again. Fancy a bit of Premier League footy? Pull out a seat, wrap a napkin round your neck and...
A European curse
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a bad week for the English clubs in Europe. But don’t worry, if we just keep calm and carry on, we are sure to get ‘em next week, chap...
Won’t the real Tottenham Hotspur please stand up
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After their home defeat to Crystal Palace, you really thought things couldn’t get worse for Tottenham Hotspur. Turns out they very, very much can. A...
Mailbag: Who needs a Champions League run the most?
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With several English sides gearing up for the Champions League, Marcus, Luke and Vish wonder which outsider would benefit most from a deep run? A remi...
Not another Peter Andre song
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We now know most of our FA Cup quarter-finalists and Marcus is furious that Fulham aren't among them. Today, Marcus, Luke and Vish explain why it was ...
Jack’s Encyclopaedia: Premier League Frenchmen, most minutes, and FA Cup fifth-rounders
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Just as it looked like all hope was lost, with the authoritative Ehantharajah Empire commanding the lands, the Luke Nation has emerged from the darkne...
Daniel Farke’s Park Run
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's gone from 'they can't, can they?' to 'it's happening, isn't it?' Tottenham Hotspur are in a terrible state. Now, having lost five Premier League ...
A goal… but in what minute?
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Good morning, Ramblers. Just to let you know, Mr Donaldson is here in place of Mr Speller today. Please be nice to him because he has forgotten his gl...
Give us a howl
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Young Robby Edwards and his pack of wolves are back in the hunt! Teeth still red after a successful mauling of Aston Villa, they've only gone and take...
Mailbag: How should we judge new signings?
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With high-profile transfers being increasingly scrutinised by the football media machine, we wonder why it’s so difficult to properly assess new arr...
Daniel Farke? Scarper
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to bears, if it's brown, lay down. If it's black, fight back. If it's white, goodnight. And if it's a Daniel Farke Care Bear? Marcu...
Jack's Encyclopaedia: Goal involvement kings, Thomas Frank's rare wins, and City's European darlings
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After a meeting of the Ramble intercontinental senate, it's been decreed that the Ehantharajah Empire has simply been too powerful in the My Biddy Aun...
The Preview Show: Leave the rat alone
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's the weekend everybody! And we've got a chocker Fri, Sat and Sun full of football goodness. Arsenal host Chelsea in the big one on Sunday. As both...
What about the Champions League
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On a night where Vinícius Júnior didn't need to answer to anyone, he did anyway with a brilliantly taken winner against Benfica. The dance goes on.P...
The LinkedIn Derby
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Those Qarabağ boys didn't go down without a fight! Newcastle already had one foot in the round of 16, which allowed Eddie Howe to give Nick Woltemade...
Mailbag: Can multi-club ownership be defended?
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A nice light, noncontroversial one to kick off today’s Mailbag: are multi-club ownership models a necessary evil in modern football, or a blight on ...
Blame the big bloke
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Arsenal are back in the driving seat after a comprehensive 4-1 win over their North London rivals. Big Igor Tudor... what kind of disaster have you wa...
My Biddy Aunt: Relegatees
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After Marcus was humiliated, embarrassed, trounced (take your pick) by Vish last weekend, the honourable Republic of Jimbabwe is entering the field to...
The Preview Show: The Fire Starter
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Vítor Pereira got off to a stunning start at Nottingham Forest by beating Fenerbahçe 3-0 last night. First the... Europa League play-off first leg w...
Lose cruise
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Arsenal boat is desperately trying to find some more timber to generate enough steam to power them to a Premier League title.Today, Pete, Luke and...
Thomas Tuchelitis
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Champions League is back! Today, Marcus, Luke and Jim review an evening that was disappointingly overshadowed by allegations of racist abuse in Be...
Mailbag: Can Igor Tudor save Spurs?
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
And will they even need saving? Marcus, Luke and Vish ponder on the latest victim in Spurs' hot-seat. At least any potential Tudor chant can't be any ...
Bring me the jam
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Marco Bizot, where were you going? It was nice of him to try and take the attention off Chris Kavanagh. Today, Marcus, Luke and Vish are here to pick ...
My Biddy Aunt: S***houses
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As we approach Valentine's Day, we're dropping Jack and his frankly unromantic encyclopaedia, and we're bringing in our lovely Biddy Aunt.The Marcus M...
The Preview Show: Chuck the league
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Well, well, well, ladies and gents. We've got our title race back. Arsenal dropped points once again at the Henry Hoover Stadium. Four points is the g...
HE’S FIRED!
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The merry-go-round won't stop for anyone. Sean Dyche is the latest Premier League manager to be sacked, and Pete, Luke and Jim are here to revel in th...
A Frank dismissal
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s happened again, a Premier League manager was sacked mid-Ramble. We must thank David Ornstein for his tireless work.Today, Marcus, Luke and Jim ...
Mailbag: Has Eddie Howe taken Newcastle as far as he can?
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Despite some amazing highs over the last few years - including some apoplectic hangovers for Donaldson - plenty of you have been asking if Newcastle h...
Weekend of the Month
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Liverpool 1-2 Manchester City, everyone did their job, the rules were applied, good process. But how do we really feel about it? That's what Marcus, V...
Jack's Encyclopaedia: Ian Holloway's clubs, Prem referees, and League Cup losers
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Ehantharajah Empire reigns supreme over the Ramble galaxy, having crushed the Luke Nation and Marcus Mount since it's return to the world stage. B...
The Preview Show: He’d look a right Charlie
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The weekend is here ladies and gents, and Big Dada Premier League has been kind with his offering to us this week. Man United vs Spurs, Liverpool vs M...
Exceedingly Good Carabao
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester City eased past Newcastle to set up a Carabao Cup final with Arsenal. The master meets the apprentice.Today, Marcus and Luke consider how t...
Will you join us in the rumpus room?
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Arsenal are through the Carabao Cup final! Were Chelsea’s tactics understandable or unforgivable? Today, Marcus, Luke and Jim gather in the Football...
Mailbag: Who’s getting relegated from the Premier League this season?
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The bottom of the Premier League is looking more wide open than we’ve seen it in years! West Ham, Nottingham Forest, Leeds, Palace, and Spurs are al...
North London Together
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There was an amazing display of unity in North London as Tottenham banded together to help Arsenal win the Premier League this weekend. Haha, no but s...
Jack's Encyclopaedia: Champions League advancers, Thomas Frank favourites, and the most offsides
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Ehantharajah Empire has bludgeoned its way through the Luke Nation, leaving every member of the public in its wake. Only Luke and the Kingdom of S...
The Preview Show: When a Crunchie comes your way
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It was a big night for young Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba in the Europa League last night. European debut and a goal to match? Lovely stuff. Unai Emery has s...
Today I feel Swiss
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What a night for the Swiss model! Just as Anatoliy Trubin was firing in that header we couldn’t help but think: are you not entertained, Vish?Today,...
Narrative everywhere
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Antonio Conte “welcomes” his former club Chelsea, Pep Guardiola “welcomes” some former players to Manchester, our Spurs play against the Germa...
Mailbag: How should we judge Arne Slot’s second season?
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus, Luke and Jim try to have a reasoned discussion about Arne Slot’s reputation after a middling second season and the looming figure of Xabi Al...
Where’s that steam going?
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Weeks ago, Luke suggested that Arsenal are running out of steam. He was ridiculed, shamed, the pitchforks came out. But what if he was right all along...