Football Ramble
Episodes
On The Continent: A Chuckle Brothers Title Race
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
Ramble Reacts: Sevilla have done it again
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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…...
The Drop In: Paul Barber and running Brighton
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ka...
The Football Ramble's Guide To... Big Sam at Bolton
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Ramble: Little hairy troll
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Preview Show: Double down Fizzer
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Man United secured Champions League football last night and Chelsea were, erm, Chelsea. Marcus, Jim, Andy and Pete try to decide whether Frank Lampard...
On The Continent: Are Bayern the bottlers now?
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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-defen...
The Drop In: Lee Dykes and mastering the transfer market
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Lasagne Gate
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 n...
Ramble Reacts: Newcastle return to the Champions League!
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ramble: And a hamstring injury!
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
The Preview Show: Thursday’s the new Friday
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
On The Continent: Man City’s pinnacle
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ramble Reacts: Pep achieves perfection
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
At The Match: The Dortmund Experience
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… the 1999 Champions League final
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Ramble Reacts: Pete’s lost VAR tapes
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Ramble: STILL fighting for this title
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ho...
The Preview Show: Neil Warnock's escape room
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
On The Continent: Inter the Colosseum
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Drop In: Rob Edwards and modern management
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 man...
Ramble Reacts: Dani Carvajal hunts DJ Grealo
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 pr...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ramble: Slog on the Tyne
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pete, Vish and Jim bring their judges’ scorecards after Arsenal and Newcastle slugged out a proper humdinger. Arsenal edged that one because they re...
The Preview Show: King Sam’s coronation
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 bo...
On The Continent: Messi’s back door exit
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ramble Reacts: Big Sam’s back!
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 fou...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Lee Bowyer vs Kieron Dyer
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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-s...
The Football Ramble's Guide To... Jamie Vardy
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ramble Reacts: Sean Dyche digs one out
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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!The...
The Ramble: Tottenham “Silly Goose” Hotspur
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Preview Show: Alexander Isak: No Way Home
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
On The Continent: Serie A’s Champions League contenders
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 I...
Ramble Reacts: Man City stomp on Arsenal’s dreams
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
The Ramble: COYS, Daniel
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Steven Gerrard’s Slip
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Ramble: We’ve all got our jeans on!
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
The Preview Show: I’m Anti Brassell
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Concerning news: Marcus’ Harry Maguire merch is rapidly decreasing in value. Marcus, Luke and Andy look back on a chaotic night in Spain, as Manches...
On The Continent: The final four
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 discus...
Ramble Reacts: Thomas Tuchel and Andy Carroll see red!
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 – fr...
Ramble Reacts: Chelsea are put out of their misery
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 lineu...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… David Moyes at Man United
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Ramble: Critical clown mass
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
At The Match: Man City and a night of contradictions
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This season, Manchester City’s project might be about to reach its final chapter: lifting the Champions League. Andy headed up to Manchester on Tues...
The Preview Show: Aim for his head!
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 wee...
On The Continent: Have Milan got Napoli’s number?
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 rin...
Ramble Reacts: Chelsea get schooled in Madrid
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Berna...
Ramble Reacts: Man City give Bayern a kicking
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Alan Shearer’s 8 games in charge of Newcastle
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Ramble: Big baby... baby
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anfield was rockin’, Granit Xhaka was kickin’, and the assistant ref was elbowin’!Marcus, Pete, Vish and an emotionally shrivelled Jim look back...
The Preview Show: Sammy Amoebi the dog's debut
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
On The Continent: Could Messi really head to Inter Miami?
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Ramble Reacts: Chelsea and Liverpool draw, football loses
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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’ ...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Liverpool 4-3 Newcastle
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 T...
Ramble Reacts: Spurs capitulate… again
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Third spot was in their grasp, but Spurs let it slip! To ten-man Everton. And then got a man sent off themselves. Oh dear.Marcus and Luke react to a s...
The Ramble: The Knackered One
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea’s board reportedly ‘admire’ Julian Nagelsmann. We here at the Ramble admire José Mourinho for the job. Jules, Jim and Luke react t...
The Preview Show: Vish’s reckless bruschetta
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
On The Continent: Will Thomas Tuchel and Bayern be a happy marriage?
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
The Drop In: Jobi McAnuff and being a captain
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ins...
Ramble Reacts: Scotland put those Spanish slugs to the sword!
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Sven-Göran Eriksson’s England
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Ramble: I’m a better bloke than Saka
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus, Vish, Jim and Andy discuss another memorable weekend in international football as Mr Luxembourg bags another brace.There’s love for James Ma...
Ramble Reacts: Nagelsmann's Spurs rebound and super captain Mbappé!
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Preview Show: Jonjo Legend
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
On The Continent: Where have all the Italians gone?
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Mancin...
At The Match: Porto’s shot at history
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Drop In: Ian Holloway and finding the fun in football
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“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...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Ronaldinho
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Ramble: Don’t back down Mitrović
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Don’t back down, double down”. Aleksandar Mitrović appears to have been following the advice of Limmy this weekend. Was the incident even that...
Patreon Teaser: The Five Hive
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our brand new Patreon bonus episode, The Five Hive! Every Sunday, your favourite Ramblers will be debating their favourite fives. From...
The Preview Show: A glimmer of Rafa Benítez
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
On The Continent: How the Conference League is quietly shaping European football
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 indi...
Ramble Reacts: Liverpool go out with a whimper, plus parody Pep
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Inverted fullbacks, Nathan Redmond, and Julia Roberts. Pep Guardiola’s loves of his life, in reverse order.Marcus and Andy wrap up the Champions Lea...
The Drop In: Lise Klaveness and how to fix football
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Klaven...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Brian Clough
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, Ji...
The Ramble: What’s that on Mick Jagger’s head?
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
The Preview Show: I want more bum soccer
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
On The Continent: Milan are finally back
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ramble Reacts: A shocking night for Spurs
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 impr...
Ramble Reacts: The turning point for Graham Potter?
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All aboard HMS Potter! That yellow smoke around Stamford Bridge had us thinking we were watching Spongebob Squarepants’ gender reveal, but actually ...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Kevin Keegan
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
The Ramble: Gary Neville lost the war
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Li...
The Preview Show: Buses are a Geordie
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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....
On The Continent: Can Paul Pogba bring the good vibes back to Juventus?
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ramble Reacts: Arsenal’s revenge and cupsets galore!
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 aft...
The Ramble: Tell me ma I’ve cocked up
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 C...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Eric Cantona’s Kung Fu Kick
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Ramble: Pete’s Big Day Out
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Preview Show: Alan Milk
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
At The Match: Nottingham Forest hold off the Champions
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andy travels to the City Ground for a truly incredible atmosphere as Nottingham Forest fought back against Manchester City on Saturday.He’s joined b...
On The Continent: Madrid strikes back
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Galactic Empire flexed their imperial muscles at Anfield this week! Today Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini explain why it feels so inevitable that Re...
Ramble Reacts: Man City grab a point in Leipzig
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Drop In: Shakhtar legend Darijo Srna and guiding a football club through war
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… The Nevilles in management
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 sha...
The Ramble: Jules is getting Pete to Wembley!
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 oth...
The Preview Show: London’s Pete district
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
On The Continent: Can PSG function without Mbappé?
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Ramble Reacts: Laser gun Martinelli
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, P...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Roy Keane vs Patrick Vieira
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Ramble Reacts: Turn the rave off
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ann...