Football Ramble

Introducing... The Joe Marler Show

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here's an episode from our friends at Crowd Network that we think you'll love! Join English rugby legend Joe Marler and Tom Fordyce for a show that's ...

Ramble Reacts: Jack Green-ish

26 Oct 2022

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Pete, Luke and Jim dig behind the headlines for the Champions League’s most important stories, as Chelsea’s worldies disguise an otherwise dull ni...

The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Footballers’ Hair

25 Oct 2022

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If you think hair is merely something to protect your bonce from sunburn, you'd be wrong. Dead wrong. Especially if you're a brand-building footballer...

The Ramble: The Sport is Direct

24 Oct 2022

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Another win for The Miguel Almirón Experience puts Newcastle in fourth. Once again, big thanks to Mike Ashley for his support. Marcus, Vish, Pet...

Lions Watch: Kane's best understudy, listener Take Thermometer, and what would YOU do for Chris Smalling?

22 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are few footballers that treat the ball with such intimate respect as Ivan Toney. Marcus and Luke discuss his sparkling form and Tammy Abraham’...

The Preview Show: Another Stevie Slip

21 Oct 2022

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Marcus, Luke, Pete and Andy pick through some post-Craven Cottage chaos, with Villa showing Stevie G the door after a turgid performance. At least the...

On The Continent: The Karim Dream

20 Oct 2022

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Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen don their tuxedos for another episode of your one-stop shop for all things European football.Karim Benzema secures yet ...

The Ramble: We owe Kepa an apology

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back with a bonus Ramble! Marcus, Luke and Jim are here to do forty minutes on Inter Miami’s playoff loss. Poor Fizzer. We just about g...

The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Footballers in adverts

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After our deep dive into footballers’ good/awful acting careers a few weeks back, there was only one place we could go next. Because if a footballer...

The Ramble: Tactical foul mouth

17 Oct 2022

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There were scraps galore in another regular weekend of the Barclays. Jules, Jim, Pete and Vish are here with the tale of the tape - let’s get ready ...

Lions Watch: Mount's sparkle, defensive mistakes, and Pickford hype

15 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Doesn't it just make you fizz when you see one of Gareth's gang having a lovely time? Doubts might have emerged about Mason Mount's fitness on Friday ...

The Preview Show: A fan of razz and matazz

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We check in with some of football’s most important Steves: Steven Gerrard, Steve Cooper, and... Steve Bruce. Oh no, there’s more.Marcus, Jim and A...

On The Continent: Shakhtar Donetsk’s story

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andy was in Warsaw on Tuesday to witness Shakhtar Donetsk – a team playing thousands of miles from their home and made up of mainly Ukrainian player...

The Football Ramble's Guide To... Alan Pardew

12 Oct 2022

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Some men graft their way to the top thanks to the fruits of their relentless labour, a graceful demeanour and a healthy slice of acknowledged luck. An...

The Drop In: David Dein

11 Oct 2022

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After the release of his new book, today we're picking the brains of one of the most influential figures of the modern English game.David Dein was a d...

The Ramble: You’re a wizard, Marcus

10 Oct 2022

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Marcus, Luke, Vish and Jim are here after a quadruple extravaganza on Sunday, with Cristiano Ronaldo bringing up 700 and Arsenal’s youngers brushing...

Patreon Bonus: Shithouse XI

09 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If there was ever an XI you wouldn't want to play against, it's this one...On last week's Patreon bonus episode, we had Marcus, Jim and Vish chose the...

Lions Watch: Is Jack Grealish back?

08 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's good and bad news coming out of Manchester City on this week's Lions Watch.Marcus and Luke discuss what role Jack Grealish can play at the Wor...

The Preview Show: Brother Brendy’s Envelopes

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus, Luke, Vish and Jim settle in for another blockbuster Barclays weekend off the back of more midweek madness.We’ve realised that Pep Guardiola...

On The Continent: Is the Super League back in business?

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Florentino Pérez put the European Super League front and centre of his address to Real Madrid’s General Assembly last weekend. Ahead of December’...

Ramble Reacts: Liverpool prove… something

05 Oct 2022

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Trent Alexander-Arnold answered all the critics who have lambasted his defending in recent weeks by bagging a free-kick and watching Rangers huff n’...

The Football Ramble's Guide To... Footballers Acting

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Becoming a famous professional in one demanding field is hard enough - but what if you’re just as talented doing a cockney impression as you were wi...

The Ramble: Tom Cairney's magic wand

03 Oct 2022

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When Roy Keane tried to end Alf Inge Haaland's career all those years ago, who'd have thought that Liam Gallagher would eventually have the last laugh...

Lions Watch: Hey Jude, Harry Maguire's struggles, and The Take Thermometer

01 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus and Luke are back with Lions Watch as we look ahead to the World Cup in just seven weeks' time! Join us every Saturday as we recap the big...

The Preview Show: Keggy the truck driver

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t worry, gang - the Premier League is back! Marcus, Vish, Jim and Andy tuck in to all the latest after waving goodbye to our beloved Nations Lea...

On The Continent: Less Ronaldo, More Portugal?

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge are here with a state of play after the final international break before the World Cup. We wonder if Germany might pro...

The Football Ramble's Guide To... Football Fights

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brace yourselves, 'cos it's time for the big one. Marcus, Luke, Pete and Andy are on hand to talk you through the highs and lows of soccer's sauciest ...

Ramble Reacts: England steady the ship

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After their final game ahead of the World Cup, Marcus, Luke and Andy check on England’s progress after an entertaining - if chaotic - draw against G...

The Ramble: Scotland's best backside

26 Sep 2022

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Oof, that was a poor weekend for England players and fans alike. However, there is at least some consolation in knowing that our weekend wasn't as bad...

Introducing: Sports Horn!

24 Sep 2022

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Pete here from The Football Ramble. I've been working on a show I think you're going to very much enjoy, so I thought I'd stick an episode in here as ...

The Preview Show: Free Charlie Adam

23 Sep 2022

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Marcus, Luke, Pete and Andy revel in more Nations League nonsense, as Kevin de Bruyne remains bored out of his mind and John McGinn’s memory foam ma...

On The Continent: Good Neapolitan Vibes

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

More continental capers for Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen as the international break gives us a chance for various domestic debriefs. The Serie A tit...

The Football Ramble's Guide To... Goal Celebrations

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's back! Jim, Vish and Lars knee slide into today’s edition of our handy footballing handbook. Today, we focus on the icing on top of football’s...

The Drop In: Les Ferdinand

20 Sep 2022

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Kate's off to west London for today's episode of The Drop In, where she's shown around QPR's training facilities by a Premier League icon. It's only b...

The Ramble: Let 'em know you're there

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jules, Vish, Pete and Andy recap more bonkers Barclays from the weekend, as Leicester valiantly conceded six and Arsenal's U8's beat Brentford. W...

The Preview Show: Ivan Toney's having a party

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For too long we've all been asking the same question - when will England replace the irreplaceable menace to opposition fans that is Jamie Vardy? Is I...

On The Continent: Is time up for Allegri at Juventus?

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s an Italian feast this week! Dotun and Andy – live from Warsaw – are joined by Nicky Bandini to discuss Juventus’ woes after a shock defea...

At The Match: European football returns to Berlin

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Union Berlin sit top of the Bundesliga and last week, Andy travelled there to witness European football history in their first Europa League game agai...

Ramble Reacts: Conte’s Curse Continues

14 Sep 2022

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Marcus, Jim and Vish convene after Liverpool battle past Ajax (and our favourite-named player) to snatch three points and Spurs collapse in the Eric D...

The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Special Moves

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There can be no greater honour in sport than having a distinct move, technique or skill named after you. Like when you do a ‘Pardew’ on the sideli...

The Ramble: Diego Costa walks among us

12 Sep 2022

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Today’s Ramble has an international flavour!Lars returns to join Marcus and Jim after a weekend for football in the UK like no other. They discuss t...

The Preview Show: Nathan Redmond finally escapes

09 Sep 2022

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Marcus, Luke, Andy and Jim are here after a mixed bag of European results, as West Ham finally cast off their Romanian hoodoo, Man United's renaissanc...

On The Continent: Who is Napoli’s ‘new Maradona’?

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Napoli stole the headlines, but who is their ‘new Maradona’ Khvicha Kvaratskhelia? Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge chew over a dramatic first...

BONUS: THE TUCHEL MELTDOWN ENDS

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Ramble curse strikes again! Thomas Tuchel is out of the door. Marcus and Andy bring you an emergency Ramble Reacts to discuss what went wrong, whe...

Ramble Reacts: Is the Tuchel meltdown upon us?!

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dinamo Zagrabbed all three points from Chelsea! After the first Champions League tango of the season, Marcus, Jim and Andy discuss an evening to forge...

The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Hard Men

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re discussing football’s most fabled breed. They are the enforcers, the tough guys, the bouncers of the football pitch that everyone lov...

The Ramble: Captain PGMOL

05 Sep 2022

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Glorious goals, calamitous errors and a goalkeeper getting sent off for pissing in a hedge? Our resident experts on all those things - Marcus, Pete, J...

The Preview Show: Doorstepped by Gary Cotterill, again

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Deadline day is over! Aubameyang returned, Nottingham Forest dug up some grubs, and Louis van Gaal got involved for some reason. And don’t mind Gary...

On The Continent: Has football’s financial inequality ever been worse?

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this deadline day edition, Dotun and Andy are joined by Miguel Delaney to discuss the bigger picture of this summer transfer window: Nottingham For...

The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Deadline Day

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On Deadline Day eve - otherwise known as the day Jim White was born - Marcus, Pete, Andy and Jim are here with your definitive guide to all the odd st...

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 ...