Football Ramble

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

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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. ...

[email protected]

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...

A European Royal Ramble

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A message to all commentators who solemnly declare fans don’t like to see scraps on a football pitch: we absolutely do like to see it.Kate, Vish and...

Rooting for Darth Vader

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hard luck, Chelsea fans - King Carlo and the old guard were back for one last grift. Rio Ferdinand's certain it was illegal.Marcus, Vish and Pete are ...

Phil Neville on a hoverbike

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus, Luke and Lars check in with the Conte Revolution at Tottenham and look over Luton’s incredible rise as they push for a historic promotion.&n...

Just get him a phone

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Man City vs Liverpool was billed as the best clash of the season – and, blimey, for once it actually was!Jules, Pete and Lars are your chaotic trio ...

The Preview Show: A goal from Thor

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're all fuelled up on Europa juice as we take a look back at a bumper night of European action on today's Preview Show, sponsored by Betway. Ma...

And I eat crayons

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everton were dragged deeper into the mire last night as Sean Dyche’s band of merry men figured out how to kick the ball in the net just in time.Kate...

Give an Ince, take a mile

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Liverpool and Man City got off to a dream start last night, despite Diego Simeone’s best efforts to turn his tie into a feverish nightmare for every...

The Big Bird Bandits

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate and Jim are joined by Lars Sivertsen to look over a cracking night for Big Pat and Crystal Palace, as they dispatched Arsenal under the lights.&n...

Let's be Frank

04 Apr 2022

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Jules, Luke and Jim feast on a ten-course Barclays banquet, as a brilliant Brentford swept Chelsea aside and Eddie Howe's 'no fear, no idea' managemen...

The Preview Show: Goth Hodgson

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a brief trip over to Speller International Island, we’re welcoming the return of the Premier League on today’s Preview Show, sponsored by Be...

Jabulani memories

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The final pieces of the World Cup puzzle are coming together this week, so Marcus, Andy and Luke settle in with some updates. Mexico and USA punc...

Mad Serge strikes again

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

England cantered past Ivory Coast thanks to a vintage Serge Aurier display, in spite of the Boo Boys at Wembley who gave Harry Maguire a hard time.Jul...

Inflatable unicorn NFTs

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of a delicious smorgasbord of World Cup qualifiers, Kate, Vish and Pete are here to tell you everything you need to know – and quite a lot of ...

Can I have some viennetta with that massage, please

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

England threw it back to Euro 2020 all over again: coming back from 1-0 down thanks to a late soft penalty at Wembley. In Gareth we trust.Marcus, Vish...

The Preview Show: A seagull took my calzone

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Well what a night of international football! Roberto Mancini and his gloved posse have missed out on the World Cup. But fear not – weathered England...

Throwing a fridge at Alan Pardew

24 Mar 2022

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Fernando Santos is making a fool of himself, Zlatan’s being really humble and Gareth Bale’s back to match fitness – you know what all that means...

Neil Warnock vs B-Rabbit

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the Chelsea takeover gathers apace Marcus, Andy and Vish discuss the latest and how fans are finally finding their voice on their club’s future. ...

Off he pops

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After twenty-two years in showbusiness, Mike Dean has announced he's stepping down at the end of the season. Get your bedazzled whistles out, the Fare...

Corinthian Too Casuals

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The quadruple is still on for Liverpool after they survived a stern test at a bouncing City Ground last night. There goes Diogo Jota again, must remem...

The Preview Show: Stupid Sexy Jesse

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The football gods threw us many a bone last night, as West Ham dethroned the Europa League kings, Everton rescued a vital win and Barça kicked off th...

Running? But we're footballers.

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate, Luke and Andy get stuck into a cross-continent football feast on today's Ramble, as spirited performances from Arsenal and Lille left them with ...

Alas, there will be no silverware

16 Mar 2022

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Marcus, Vish and Andy react to another Champions League Groundhog Day, as Man United stuttered to a halt and Atlético looked like their former dastar...

He’s still angry with me

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pep Guardiola went about his usual policy of making friends (Crystal Palace's Vicente Guaita) and alienating people (Kyle Walker) after City's draw wi...

A big bath of chips

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jules, Jim and Vish look back over a Barclays Sunday Funday as we hone in on a vintage season finale at both ends. Arsenal showed their defensive...

Help I Sexted the Football Ramble

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a very special episode ahead of Red Nose Day, as Kate and Jim are joined by presenter Jordan North and etiquette expert William Hanson fro...

The Preview Show: None of this football makes any sense

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus, Vish and Andy take stock of just how warped football has become as Chelsea brushed aside Norwich with numerous sanctions looming over Roman Ab...

The house always wins

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Remember PSG, you can throw endless Qatari money at some of the world’s best players, take the reigns from Leonardo because he’s a fool and win th...

You'll Never Walk Around

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Job done for Liverpool after a stuttering last 16 display, as Virgil van Dijk suffered his first Anfield defeat since 2018's loss at the hands of Alan...

Haha no but seriously

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

At least Frank Lampard was there to watch Harry Kane nearly break his record last night! Haha no but seriously, Everton are genuinely in real trouble....

Big bangers!

07 Mar 2022

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Manchester City mercilessly put Ralf Rangnick’s holiday camp to the sword, as Manchester United looked limp, bereft of ideas, and defensively shot. ...

The Preview Show: A Fistful of Vibes

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Marcus, Jim and Vish on our charge towards the weekend via another Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!Norwich will hope the spirit of Delia can gu...

What next for Chelsea?

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jules, Andy and Vish react to the seismic news that Roman Abramovich looks to sell Chelsea after nineteen years. We discuss some myopic reactions from...

Get this Vardy started

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Burnley's stuttering form was struck by a bolt from the blue last night. A shithousing pest of a bolt in the form of Jamie Vardy - Brendy's cavalry ha...

You haven't seen Squid Game, have you?

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With FIFA and UEFA banning all Russian clubs and national teams, we wonder if this might prove a watershed moment for football. Or maybe they'll go ba...

A tale of three goalkeepers

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus, Jim and Pete look back over a tense Carabao Cup final where penalty specialist Kepa Arrizabalaga sent the 22nd and final spot-kick into the st...

The Preview Show: Sven heads to Pyongyang

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus, Jim and Pete pack their bags for a globetrotting episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! We've got Fizzer in Miami, McVish at a live...

Conor Gallagher's High Flying Eagles

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday reminded us we should enjoy Conor Gallagher's sumptuous touch and finish while we can. Before he returns to sit on the Chelsea bench, anyway...

Juventus 1-1 Half of Rochdale

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last night's Champions League brought an air of inevitability about it, even if Juventus could only draw with Rochdale's twin city over in Spain.Kate,...

Aarhus! In the middle of our street

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Wilshere's back in town, baby! Never mind the injuries, the age or the penchant for a cheeky dart behind some bins - reserve that man a spot on G...

Goal - RODRIGO | Assist - EUNICE

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Biblical conditions threw up all kinds of curveballs this weekend, including a hatful of goals for Burnley and a crazy game at Elland Road. And at the...

The Preview Show: Beaten by a WiFi password

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Come for the defensive capitulations, stay for a Valentine’s Day meal with Claudio Ranieri - we’ve got all bases covered on today’s Preview Show...

Big Brendy Energy

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kate, Andy and Jim settle in for another Champions League chinwag, as Liverpool kept an enthusiastic Inter at arm's length and Bayern nearly fell vict...

Sit down, drink water, relax

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pep Guardiola can take his own advice after his plucky underdogs blew Sporting to smithereens over in Lisbon last night. Strange that they're still&nb...

Duck, duck, duck, Bruce

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Plenty of chat to stick into that slither of a gap between the Premier League and European midweeks, as Proper Championship Man Steve Bruce got his We...

You’re a wizard, Graham

14 Feb 2022

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There’s romance in the air up on Tyneside, as the Kieran Trippier love-in continues and King Kevin Keegan celebrates his 71st birthday. Oo-la-la.Jul...

The Preview Show: On Marcelo's Secret Service

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Leeds vs Everton this weekend means Marcus, Luke and Andy can reminisce about Spygate ahead of Lampard vs Bielsa. Any secret report into Everton's tra...

Pep, Jack Grealish and Gary Kasparov walk into a bar

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

More relegation movers and shakers across last night's Premier League dingdongs, as Palace continue to trust the process while they slide down the tab...

Go along, don’t punch anyone

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The midweek music stopped on another round of relegation musical chairs, with Newcastle safe for twelve hours at least after they dragged Frank's Ever...

A Tour of Buffets

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our valiant bid to host the 2030 World Cup has been valiantly shut down, as the Corporate Buffet Tour called into its final stop. Euro 2028 here we co...

Don't Colback in anger

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus, Jim and Pete catch their breath after a frenetic football weekend as Senegal claim their first AFCON trophy and Kidderminster Harriers almost ...