Football Ramble
Episodes
The Ramble: In the (dishwash)air tonight
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Ramble: The Erl of Goalchester
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Goal...
Patreon Bonus: Long Hair XI
28 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Bag...
The Preview Show: Cissé will look after you
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
On The Continent: Why is Romelu Lukaku better in Italy?
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Martí...
Zlatan Ibrahimović: From Hometown Hero to Pantomime Villain
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this summer, Andy travelled to Sweden to explore the increasingly strained relationship between Zlatan Ibrahimović and his hometown of Malmö...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Animal Pitch Invasions
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 foo...
Ramble Reacts: Man United bounce back
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Ramble: Wilson Raider
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ma...
The Preview Show: The Ballad of Neil Warnock
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
On The Continent: Is a storm already brewing at PSG?
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
The Football Ramble's Guide To... Commentary
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 so...
The Drop In: Glenn Hoddle
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Ramble: What’s going wrong at Manchester United, Part 212
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jules, Luke and Jim are here to... lightly cook Vish over the flames of humiliation after Manchester United put in one of their worst performances in ...
The Preview Show: Arteta Attack
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ding ding ding! The Premier League is back for its second round! In the red corner we have Marcus, Jim and Vish and in the blue corner we have a very ...
On The Continent: How will Barcelona register their new players?
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
At The Match: Hibernian 1-1 Hearts, August 2022
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Drop In: Hal Robson-Kanu
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Ramble: Meet the new boss, same as the old boss
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
GOAT Farm: Manchester United
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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. Soun...
The Preview Show: The Premier League returns!
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 pre...
On The Continent: Crashing on Marseille’s sofa for a night
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… The Opening Weekend
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Stockport County Curry Club
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Cha...
Upfront: England win the Euros!
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
IT HAPPENED PEOPLE! After an almighty tussle with Germany, England – at last – lifted their first major tournament in 56 years. Flo, Chloe an...
Club football is BACK!
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Upfront: The Lionesses roar on and Germany stifle France
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Flo, Rachel and Chloe have just about composed themselves after two cracking semi-finals, where Germany edged out France and England smashed Sweden in...
Introducing: Eureka! - What makes a psychopath?
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
FRP Showcase: Ramble Meets... Celta Vigo
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Football Ramble's Guide To... Modern Transfers
23 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Football really only has two seasons. The football season, where the football is played, and silly season, where the transfers happen.From celebrity a...
Upfront: England battle through to the semi-finals
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
José’s joined a biker gang
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.&nbs...
OTC Transfer Special: Barcelona get their man, de Ligt ditches Juve and who’s smashing the window?
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Lew...
FRP Showcase: At The Match - Arsenal 0-2 Liverpool, March 2022
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Upfront: English overconfidence, Kenny Shiels' bizarre comments, and a Norwegian implosion
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 W...
OTC Transfer Special: Bayern's Lewandowski replacement, magical Geordie dreams, and Barça do what?!
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
You don’t get this on The Athletic
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus, Luke and Vish are here with some stark analysis of English football’s most important period: pre-season friendlies. Erik’s Ten (Hag) Comma...
Upfront: An eazay win for England, Northern Ireland's journey ends, and some fantastique French flair
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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!...
FRP Showcase: Back from the Brink - Episode 1
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 anniv...
The Football Ramble's Guide To... Kits
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jim, Luke and Pete are back with another episode of your audio companion through football's colourful and confusing history. Today, we're talking brui...
OTC Transfer Special: PSG switch it up, Paulo Dybala's future, and more Premier League arrivals
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with another episode of On The Continent, where Dotun and Andy are joined by French football journalist, Jonathan Johnson!We discuss Christ...
Upfront: England's Euros campaign is underway!
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Tiny but beautiful
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 wit...
FRP Showcase: Ramble Meets... Ryan Babel
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 mode...
Bubbly, enthusiastic and fun individuals
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
OTC Transfer Special: The Barça Illusion, a Romelu Lukaku Intermediary, and Sven Botman arrives
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ra...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Stadiums
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re giving the definitive lowdown on football’s spiritual home: stadiums. What makes a stadium special? What’s the world’s steepest s...
Running off to Brian Lara
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
FRP Showcase: Upfront - Celebrating inclusivity and acceptance in women's football
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 footba...
The Football Ramble's Guide To... Penalties
25 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
At The Match: Ukraine 1-1 Ireland, June 2022
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
15 Years of the Football Ramble: Part 2
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with two bags of souvenir Bulgarian pottery for another trip down memory lane as Kate, Luke and Pete kick off with the 2015/16 season - dil...
15 Years of the Football Ramble: Part 1
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
FRP Showcase: At The Match - FC Barcelona 0-0 Benfica, November 2021
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
You square, you don’t know Shaun Derry’s career?
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The football season has one final huge fixture before its quick summer break: Andy Brassell vs Vithushan Ehantharajah, of course! Explicit language wa...
A Crystal Palace Coup
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 nex...
But… the vibes :(
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 near...
Andrew Redmayne and The Last Crusade
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Callum McWilson
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
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10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 minu...
Violent Richard Hammond
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
We saw you crying on the telly
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Chill out, champ
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
The dragon roars
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Preview Show: The Jogi Löw Zone
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Three Lions air hell
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
Buy Ramble coin!
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 emo...
Agent Specs
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Back for one last job
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Preview Show: Diego Airways
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sh...
Mourinho rides again
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
The essence of Wayne Lineker
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
It’s the penalty area, I’ve been asked to be here
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
A BIG BLUE TURNAROUND!
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 We...
The Preview Show: Will they let this slip?
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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!Fra...
After Gareth steps down… Pardew?
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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! ...
Get me to the Redmond
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 age...
Order of the Bruce Empire
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
St James’ Park erupted last night and, inevitably, Arsenal were caught choking in the Geordie volcano’s noxious fumes. Bring out the lasagnes!Marc...
Left foot, right foot, hesitating
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 time...
The Preview Show: Does that make me a gammon?
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
You don’t win friends with salad
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Careful, them ghosts are real
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Careful, them ghosts are realLiverpool kept their title hopes alive, but Man City have already taken a huge step towards next season’s crown by pick...
Which manager could Pete batter?
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
That’s a paddlin’
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus, Vish and Jim are here to rightfully scold Tottenham after they dared to execute a succinct game plan against our brave Merseyside title chaser...
The Preview Show: My Giddy Ally McCoist
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Davi...
That's what football do to ya
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 sp...
Cricket!
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 pa...
Charlie Kane’s hot girl summer
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.&nbs...
Le football avec le Rosbifs
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Preview Show: Give it back to Ole, ffs
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some midweek continental capers were rounded off with the Europa & Conference Leagues last night, with British sides struggling across the board. ...
It’s alright, Des will sort it
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've just about recovered from Villarreal's disgraceful showing to get in for another Euro Ramble round-up. Imagine coming to Anfield and trying to k...
Drink Champions League, relax
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Man City’s clash with Real Madrid had it all: incredible goals, terrible defending, an outrageous panenka and multiple Pep meltdowns. Bring on next ...
#NotAllTeams
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Michael Owen’s dossier of shame
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 appearanc...
The Preview Show: Movin' Too Pards
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Nketiah Freak On
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Well, that was bad
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Rise up, ball boys
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Way...
Marcus’ Teeny Tiny Feelings
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 wi...
The Preview Show: The Speller Swamp
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 bustlin...