Football Ramble
Episodes
The Ramble: I clean my jeans all the time
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Preview Show: Is it all Keggy’s fault?
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
On The Continent: How will the charges against Man City affect European Football?
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The impact of Manchester City’s alleged financial breaches are being felt across Europe. Today, Miguel Delaney joins Dotun and Andy to explain how E...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Wayne Rooney’s England career
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Remember the name: Wayne Rooney.Marcus and Luke look back over the international career of one of England’s greatest ever footballers, twenty years ...
The Drop In: Peter Drury and voicing football’s greatest moments
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Ramble: Dyche Dyche Baby
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
The Preview Show: We’re off to Flamingo Land
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
On The Continent: Europe’s financial imbalance and the Catalan Glenn Hoddle
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge provide the European perspective to a record-breaking Premier League transfer window and worry how savvy European oper...
The Ramble: Don’t let anyone dim your shine, João
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Number Nines
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 pos...
The Ramble: Like a Carroll out of water
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 J...
The Preview Show: You better give me that effing crown
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 pitc...
On The Continent: Making sense of the turmoil in Turin
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, h...
The Ramble: Console yourself with a refreshing Carabao
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… José Mourinho and Pep Guardiola: Part 2!
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we turn the Ramble spotlight onto the master puppeteer himself: José Mourinho.From the moment he sprinted into our footballing lives at Old Tr...
The Ramble: An awkward encounter with Jack Wilshere
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 exciti...
The Preview Show: Cristiano’s World Cup final
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 brin...
On The Continent: A first trophy for Xavi, but is it a new era for Barcelona?
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 exciti...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Pep Guardiola and José Mourinho: Part 1!
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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! Acr...
The Drop In: Lutz Pfannenstiel and how to build a football team
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 football...
The Ramble: Let’s not be silly
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
The Preview Show: Down and Wout
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Bonus Teaser: The Teams of Our Lives - Arsenal's Invincibles
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
**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...
On The Continent: The rise and fall of João Félix at Atlético Madrid
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 spend...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Journeymen
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Drop In: Neil Warnock and the secrets of management
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ne...
The Ramble: Vish’s house price Ramble
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Newcas...
The Preview Show: Rather he didn't have done that
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 A...
On The Continent: Can Napoli keep up their title tilt?
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 wheth...
The Ramble: One Salt Bae and a Funeral
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jules, Jim, Pete and Lars choose violence today - just like Newcastle last night.They discuss Mikel Arteta’s latest touchline antics and Cristiano R...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… The FA Cup third round
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Ramble: What do you expect, lads?
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Preview Show: Jack in Milan
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Pelé
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 care...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Improving Football in 2023
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 footbal...
The Drop In: Omar Elabdellaoui and football’s most extraordinary comeback
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Almost two years ago today, Norway international Omar Elabdellaoui went blind in a firework explosion.11 surgeries and 13 months later, he returned to...
Gimme that shirt: The Premier League returns!
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jules, Andy and Pete douse their flaming Christmas puddings with some goals, more misguided footballer tattoos, and Manchester United tears...They che...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… The Original Rules of Football
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In December 1863, a bunch of the most Victorian-sounding men imaginable gathered together to hammer out what would become the foundation of the beauti...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Christmas Football
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
’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 comprehe...
Best of the 2022 World Cup: Part 2
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Best of the 2022 World Cup: Part 1
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
On The Continent: Our World Cup roundup
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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....
A World Cup final for the ages
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 wh...
On The Continent: Goodbye Morocco and narratives galore for the World Cup final!
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Mad King Infantino: Morocco and Croatia fight for third and another FIFA tournament, is it?
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 you...
Ice cream banquet: Morocco’s dream is over and it’s another final for France!
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
On The Continent: Messi takes Argentina to the summit, Morocco’s story so far, and Portugal’s special new gaffer
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Breach of respect: Southgate mulls on his future while Messi vs Modric awaits
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Haaard: England despair and Morocco make history
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
On The Continent: Croatia won the battle, while Louis van Gaal's army lost the war
10 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dotun and Andy are joined by Nicky Bandini to look over a pair of cracking quarter-finals, as Croatia's gnarly persistence got the better of Neymar n ...
Let me entertain you: England prepare for a humdinger with France
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
May we keep playing well and dancing: Netherlands prepare for Messi and the Croatians are coming!
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Older than time itself: Parties on the streets of Morocco and Portugal have a new star!
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
On The Continent: France’s weak spots, how the Dutch stop Messi, and spicy Swiss casseroles
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
Handbrakes off: England march into the quarters, where they’ll face Storm Kylian
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 rid...
Wanda around: Australia heartbreak, Denzel downs the USA, and England’s good luck charm
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Argentinia...
Let the knockouts commence: South Korean scenes and Aboubakar’s blaze of glory!
03 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Maoam Monster: Bloody hell Japan, Germany crash out, and misshapen balls
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 whil...
At The Match: Andy and Jules watch Portugal vs Uruguay!
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 stra...
On The Continent: Is this finally Lionel Messi’s World Cup and what happened to Denmark?!
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
Best thing since sliced veg: England put Wales to the sword and Louis van Gaal sharpens his knife
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ho...
Jordan Ayew’s whip party: A true World Cup barn-burner, Ghana set up Uruguay shootout, and the hair of god
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
On The Continent: Spain lack the knockout punch, Belgium’s ageing greats look ordinary, and Portugal’s bizarre approach
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 nigh...
I don't trust 'em: Lionel Messi saves the day, the Aussies have a chance, and France advance
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 se...
Patreon Teaser: Pete’s Film Club returns!
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ou...
Just like old times: England disappoint, Wales get undone and Qatar make history
26 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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: Ur...
Respect the elderly: Penaldo strikes again and England take on USA!
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
On The Continent: Germany falter, Spain can win everything with kids, and are France favourites again?
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Bundesliga beat Germany! The league’s Japanese contingent felled Hansi Flicke’s men yesterday in another huge upset, while Spain crush Co...
Giroud is my boo boo: Saudi scenes, France redeemed, and Ronaldo peeved
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 C...
The Football Ramble's Guide To... Unforgettable World Cup Moments
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Just for boys: Old man Bale strikes again and anyone for some stoppage time?
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Legitimately easay: England hit six!
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aunts, uncles, parents – the whole family are giddy! Marcus, Jim and David react to England’s thrashing of Iran – which leaves one of the presen...
Why Morgan, why: Qatar implode, Infantino goes off the rails, and Iran beckons for England!
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
Inside the Qatar World Cup: Episode 3
20 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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+ ...
Lions Watch: How far will England progress at the World Cup?
19 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Preview Show: Break glass for Robbie Williams
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
**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 sl...
On The Continent: The most open World Cup since 2006
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… World Cup One-Hit Wonders
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, i...
Inside the Qatar World Cup: Episode 2
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
The Ramble: Sorry, Not U
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 offici...
Lions Watch: England’s squad announcement and don’t underestimate Iran
12 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The England squad has finally been unveiled!! Luke and Marcus are on hand to answer the big questions surrounding Gareth Southgate’s selection, incl...
The Preview Show: Nasty little man
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Kan...
On The Continent: El Gran Derbi delivers again
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dotun and Andy are joined by Lars Sivertsen for another roundup of continental capers, with the Sevilla derby a traditionally fiery affair - three red...
World Cup Classic Combinations: Brazil & Germany
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with another Classic Combinations episode! Today, Marcus, Vish and Jim discuss the two meetings between the World Cup's greatest sides: Bra...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… How not to sack a manager
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 10...
Inside the Qatar World Cup: Episode 1
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.&nbs...
The Ramble: The Combine Harvester of Doom
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Strength in Numbers, with Rio Ferdinand
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Lions Watch: Jordan Pickford feels calm, the USA feel confident and Sam Allardyce thinks he could win the World Cup
05 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 disapp...
The Preview Show: Brave hearts, run free
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
At The Match: West Ham’s next European adventure
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
On The Continent: A Giroud Awakening
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 loo...
World Cup Classic Combinations: Wayne Rooney & Cristiano Ronaldo, 2006
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 hi...
Ramble Reacts: Fathers against VAR
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
The Drop In: Ben Mee
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Ramble: Jesse G
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The wheels are officially falling off at Liverpool as Jesse G’s Leeds #playliketheworldiswatching. But what’s going on at Anfield!?Marcus, Jim and...
Lions Watch: Jude Bellingham keeps delivering, Iwan Roberts talks Wales and a Carolina Reaper from Jamie Carragher
29 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Preview Show: Let’s dehydrate ‘em, lads
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
At The Match: Steven Gerrard's last game (feat. Marcus Speller)
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
On The Continent: Inside Number Nine
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini rule over some more Europa Mopers after the Champions League claimed its biggest victims so far. Barcelona, Juventus and...