Football Ramble

The Preview Show: Tactics and TikToks on Tyneside

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There can be no tougher test for Cristiano Ronaldo than a visit from Steve Bruce's tactical titans - just as well no UK fans will be able to watch it,...

Quick pint of Tennent's, Timo?

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus, Andy and Vish assess the state of play after England's set of qualifiers ended with a 1-1 draw in Poland. Another Harry Kane goal, a lack of s...

Too much of our Good Thing

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Che Adams and Lyndon Dykes continued their stint as Scotland's devastating double act, as their pestering perseverance earned Scotland a vital 1-0 win...

Interrailing with Jürgen Klopp

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kate, Vish and Jim pick through football's latest happenings, which predictably include detained Argentinians and a 1980s interrailing holiday with th...

Daft little penalty, silly unbeaten record

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jules, Jim and Pete round up a weekend of international football, with Gareth's gang back picking up another serene Wembley win thanks to Executive Vi...

Patreon special: Our football room 101

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a special bonus episode of the Football Ramble! This week, we’re bringing you one of our weekly Patreon-exclusive episodes of Ramble On, ...

The Preview Show: England fill their bellies

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Football Ramble Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! This time around Jules, Jim and Luke pore over England's big win in Hungary, as...

England's vibesmen return

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The cream of Europe's striking talent was on show last night as Cristiano Ronaldo broke the men's international scoring record, Erling Haaland smashed...

The dream begins

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Deadline day drama: you couldn’t write it. Except Newcastle’s new signing Santiago Muñóz who is literally a character from a film: yeah, they re...

Fancy playing for Barnsley?

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kate, Luke and Pete are here to sift through the good, the bad and the questionable from another round of Now That's What I Call Deadline Day.We're sw...

Mesut Özil trusts us, for some reason

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus, Vish and Jim take another post-Premier League bath, with a whole host of nonsense to get stuck into. Join us!Cristiano Ronaldo was off to Man ...

The Preview Show: And you can tell Bernard Matthews

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus, Luke and Pete are here for The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! We look forward to a couple of huge Premier League games as Liverpool l...

I’m staying this August

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

To everyone’s absolute shock, Daniel Levy has outmanoeuvred Charlie Kane and Harry ‘H’ Kane is staying at Spurs after all. But just you wait for...

A football Romeo and Juliet

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to… #switchon.Jules, Andy and Luke ponder on last night’s huge wicked whisper, as Burnley slam down a big wad of cash for Maxwel Corne...

Playmobil Pelé

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just want Michail Antonio to take us in his arms and lift us like one of his cardboard cutouts.Kate is back to join Pete and Vish for their own merry ...

An old jumper ravaged by moths

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romelu Lukaku is back and he’s already wreaking havoc.Marcus, Vish and a chastened Jim Campbell cast their eyes over the second round of the Premier...

The Preview Show: Follow the cigarette butts

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We go again! The Premier League is back for its second weekend. Marcus, Luke and Vish chew over the weekend’s fixtures on your brand new edition of ...

Admiral Alkmaar

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Midweek Championship games under the lights and Neil Warnock absolutely raging at the officials. Club football, we’ve missed you.Marcus, Jim and And...

Rome wasn't torn down in a season

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Vish is back in the building! He joins Marcus and Andy for a Championship roundup, as Fulham set their sights on the title and Mick McCarthy brings hi...

Pep's giant step forward

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus, Pete and Jim saunter through the latest news spouting out from football's fax machine, as Jesse Lingard assesses his options and some Paul Pog...

Another underwhelming Paul Pogba performance

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just the four assists and a dominant display from the Man United midfielder? Not interested.Jules, Luke and Pete revel in the return of the Premier Le...

The Preview Show: Premier League returns!

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Big Dance kicks off tonight over in Brentford and we're bloody excited - welcome to a brand new episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!K...

Maybe you can hire Kepa Arrizabalaga

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In a move undoubtedly designed to spite Maurizio Sarri and our own Luke Moore, Kepa subbed himself on for last night's Super Cup shootout - and bloody...

Last Tango in Paris

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Well, it's happened: the chickens of football's overindulgence have come home to roost, as Lionel Messi joins the dark side. At least Jules is back fo...

Return of the Mag

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Willock looks set to carry on the fairytale at St James' Park, where he'll no doubt continue to score in every single game. Should be quite a seas...

Not Fast, Too Furious: The José Mourinho story

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Has anyone told José that it's still pre-season and a 5-2 loss to Real Betis didn't need five red cards for a mix of Roma players and staff? The Grea...

There will probably be some supporters in here

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lionel Messi has actually, really left Barcelona. Probably.Marcus, Luke and Pete react to a seismic night as the Catalan giants hatch plans to turn Me...

Flying without Ings

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It seems Aston Villa might well be splashing the Jack Grealish cash already, as Danny Ings slips off to Birmingham in the dead of night.Marcus, Pete a...

Another VAR riddle to solve

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After consulting some Proper Football Men, the Premier League has tried to dial back VAR by making it more complicated. Clangers galore!Kate, Luke and...

The shirt off Joelinton's back

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First the lack of goals in seasons gone by, now avoiding training altogether? Harry Kane really does hate August.Marcus, Jim and Pete settle in for a ...

Babysitting in a North London trench

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Like John H. Miller charging into the chaos at Omaha Beach, it seems Ben White has quite the job at the centre of Arsenal's defence. Keep the sand out...

Hitting the road, Jack?

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kate, Pete and Jim settle in to wonder whether Jack Grealish will soon slide his glorious calves into some walking boots and trudge up to Manchester C...

Will trade Phil Jones for spaghetti

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus, Andy and Jim have competitive club football to report on already, as Celtic's Champions League dreams were dashed for another season. The Euro...

Pete's Amazon purchase history

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Premier League's revolving centre-back door keeps on spinnin', as Kate bids a fond farewell to helmet-haired Toby Alderweireld. Don't worry though...

That's awful from me

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus, Pete and Jim are here to hail the latest cab off the centre-back rank, with Raphaël Varane and Ben White two more risk-free additions expecte...

We're back and so is Jadon Sancho!

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Football Ramble is back for the new season, with fans in full stadiums and Fizzer's fantastical flaws just two things we can't wait to enjoy.Since...

2020/21 Showcase: Between The Lines with Melissa Reddy – An interview with Daniel Sturridge

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're rounding off our week of showcase episodes with a cracking interview from the first season of Between The Lines with Melissa Reddy!Back in Octob...

2020/21 Showcase: Between The Lines with Melissa Reddy – No more silence

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're off to another football show on the Stak network today, as we look back at a couple of episodes from the first season of Between The Lines with ...

2020/21 Showcase: Book Club – Out of the Darkness, Matt Piper & Joe Brewin

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're returning to Football Ramble Presents for a classic episode of the Book Club, where Kate and Jim speak to football's finest authors about...

2020/21 Showcase: Ramble Meets... Stuart Pearce

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For the next few days, we're looking back through some of our favourite Football Ramble Presents episodes from this season - today, Mark Pougatch is j...

A Summer Worth Waiting For: Football Ramble x Jameson

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're back for another bonus episode of the Football Ramble, thanks to our friends at Jameson. Today, Marcus and Kate are looking ahead to a cracking ...

2020/21 Showcase: The Teams of Our Lives - Inter, 2010

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with another exclusive episode from our Patreon archive, as we drop the needle on a classic episode of Teams of Our Lives!As the name sugge...

2020/21 Showcase: Ramble On – Vish's fantasy football career & Marcus and Jim's dream club

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For the rest of this week, we're showcasing some of our favourite podcast episodes we've released exclusively for our Patreon subscribers! In these tw...

The Best of Euro 2020: Part II

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're back for another Best Of episode, as we look back through the truly brilliant knockout stages of Euro 2020. We've got wooden floor celebrations,...

The Best of Euro 2020: Part I

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What a bloody tournament that was! To celebrate the end of a cracking summer of football, we've cut together a Euro 2020 diary featuring the best clip...

Better to have loved and lost

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Well, there we are: the two tournament's best teams made the Euro 2020 final, where England fell at the final hurdle. Marcus, Luke and Vish settl...

One step from glory

10 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After fifty matches and 140 goals, the tournament's two best teams remain standing - and Gareth Southgate's England are one of them.Kate, Luke and Vis...

How England got here

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus, Andy and Jim pull up some chairs in the eye of the storm, with England two days from potential immortality.We look back on England's route to ...

Six down, one to go?

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We have our Euro 2020 final - and England are only bloody in it for the first time ever. EAAAAZZAAAYY!!!!!Andy and Pete drag Marcus home from Wembley ...

The 120-minute Italian Job

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One half the tournament ledger has been finalised, with Giorgio Chiellini's ragtag bunch of renegades advancing to the final at Spain's expense.Kate, ...

I love this bream

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With the semi-finals honing into view, you join us in the back of Patrice Evra's car wearing John Lennon glasses with some fish and chips. Yep.Jules, ...

The bald eagle has landed

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With a historic semi-final looming, England have finally brought out the big guns: the unicorns have returned. It's business time and we're all for it...

The very definition of Eazay

04 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus, Andy and Jim are as batshit giddy as you'd expect after England sauntered past Ukraine with a casual wave of Harry Maguire's massive bonce.Gar...

I don't care what Spinning Zola says

03 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kate, Pete and Jim settle in after Italy took the sheen off Belgium's golden generation thanks to a heady cocktail of swashbuckling shithousery - it's...

One, two, three, bend

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We made it through two days without the Euros - well done, everyone. Jules, Luke and Andy charge into the studio to look ahead to the quarter-finals!W...

It's frank, le boeuf

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tottenham's search for their new manager has come to an end, almost exactly where it began two months ago. Nuno Espírito Santo, come on down! Ka...

What you’re looking at is the Master Plan

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There's a big old 'eazay!' coming over the hill and there's nothing you can do to stop it; England beat Germany and march on to the quarter-finals!Mar...

So, what on Earth happened last night?

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kate, Vish and Pete charge into the studio after one of the greatest days in international tournament history - even Álvaro Morata got involved!Franc...

It's definitely not Frank de Boer's fault

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus, Pete and Jim attend another big team postmortem, as the Netherlands crumbled under a few stern glances from the Czech Republic.Cristifraud Pen...

The Barmy Armani

27 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The unstoppable Danish train rolls on, as Wales become the latest team to be swept aside by Kasper Dolberg 'n co.Jules, Vish and Jim wonder where it a...

Gal-away Goals Girl

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On our second day without Euros action we contemplate football's circle of life, as we wave goodbye to away goals and welcome Chile's Ben Brereton.Kat...

Hungary for more

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The group stages reached their final crescendo last night, with Hungary kicked out of the party despite giving the big boys a run for their money.With...

We still have a good time with No Way Sis

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It wasn’t Nirvana for England last night, but thanks to everyone’s adorable little brother and a pair of magnificent calves it was good enough! Ma...

Great Danes

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bloody hell Denmark. Bloody hell. Jules, Luke and Jim react to an epic night in Copenhagen which had it all: thunderbastards, bandaged leaders and the...

Please don't take me home

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wales have reached the knockout rounds for the second Euros in a row! Kate, Jim and Pete look over their dogged performance against Italy, who further...

Right, who doubted the Germans?

20 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Even Cristiano Ronaldo couldn't halt a resurgent German performance that's put die katzen amongst the pigeons in Group F.Marcus, Jim and Pete also off...

It was a nothing-nothing result

19 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus, Luke and Pete couldn't construct any clear-cut chances in the studio, so we've left the mics on and Jack Grealish is going to have a go.Englan...

The Auld Enemy, together again

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jules, Luke and Pete latch on to a perfectly weighted Kevin De Bruyne through ball and smash in another Ramble episode - boy, is it a big one!Belgium ...

A Turkey shoot and a quick Swissmissal

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wales put one foot in the next round after a cracking win over Turkey - that just leaves Kate, Jim and Luke to work out what "eazay!" is in Welsh on t...

Boston hotdogs with Bill Clinton

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

France emerged victorious from the Group of Fun's first tussle, with Paul Pogba and co reminding everyone how much better they are than everyone else....

A rischickulous strike

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Vish joins Kate and Pete back in the studio after his trip to Hampden Park, where the unbelievable atmosphere was eventually flattened by Patrik Schic...

You know what, Luka...

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus, Jim and Pete grab some front row seats on the England hype train, as we ruthlessly put Croatia to our (quite blunt) sword. After deserved...

Much love, Christian

13 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kate, Andy and Jim reflect on the harrowing events of yesterday involving Denmark’s Christian Eriksen and the truly commendable actions of the medic...

Who's Nessun Dorma?

12 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Euros got underway last night, with those Italian suits too sharp for Turkey's wall of meat.Jules, Andy and Jim revel in the return of internation...

The Preview Show: Euro 2020 has arrived!

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Grab your waistcoat and jump aboard the barge, everyone: the Euros have finally arrived! Marcus, Luke and Andy hit ten on the giddyometer on today's P...

Bruno Lage's arrival, the Maurizio Sarri revival, and Super League survival

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Portugal's gradual takeover of English and European football continues apace, with Bruno Lage freshening things up at Wolves and Spurs in advanced tal...

Gareth Southgate makes us proud, Florentino Pérez comes hat in hand, and Murderball on the streets of Leeds

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With just a few days before the Euros starts, Kate's optimism has reached fever pitch. Luke and Jim try their best to keep her feet on the ground, but...

Big Dunc’s perfect match, Chris Smalling’s Area 51, and a very old debut

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus, Andy and Pete convene to discuss some huge stories: why on earth did Big Dunc and Real Madrid fall through? Why have Valencia and DC Comics fa...

Another convincing England performance, Scotland win again, and Arsenal’s transfer nous strikes again

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Romania are the latest to be put to England’s ruthless sword, with Jordan Henderson’s penalty miss intentionally throwing our rivals off the scent...

The Preview Show: Stephen Kenny finally gets a win, Lord Bendtner retires, and the Eagles Dare to re-sign Christian Benteke

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It took them twelve attempts, but Ireland finally have a win under Stephen Kenny! Kate, Luke and Pete get their open-top bus tour mapped out on today'...

England begin their march to glory, Scotland are up for it, and a late back-post header from Magna Carta

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

England began their first of eight consecutive victories last night, with all the electrifying dynamism you'd expect from a pre-tournament friendly ha...

Gareth’s barge finally sets sail, Carlo Ancelotti returns to the dark side, and San Marino own the narrative

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Well, here we are: Gareth Southgate has settled on his final squad for this summer’s Euros. Kate, Luke and Jim hop on board and set sail for Wembley...

The Shrimps swim up to League One, Sergio Agüero heads to Barcelona, and another goalscoring legend hangs up the boots

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Morecambe round off the EFL play-off punch-up with an impressive win, meaning they’ll play in the third tier for the first time in their history! G’...

Chelsea take Champions League glory, euphoria for Brentford, and the Blackpool redemption

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Man City fell at the final hurdle and thus the Brassell prophecy is complete: Chelsea are champions of Europe, while Pep Guardiola is left frantically...

The Preview Show: The Champions League final is here, Sheffield United dial up the style, and Jamie Vardy on the silver screen

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tactics friends turn tormented enemies this weekend, as Pep Guardiola and Thomas Tuchel lock nerdy horns in the Champions League final. Marcus, Vish a...

Shootout scenes in the Europa League, Mauricio Pochettino's potential return, the Antonio Conte Roadshow leaves town

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The stars aligned and put on their respective shirts, but Unai Emery - the World's Nicest Bond Villain™ - got his hands on a fourth Europa League tr...

Gareth Southgate's overflowing barge, Sergio Agüero's lasting legacy, and are Brighton better than Real Madrid?

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jules, Andy and Jim are down at the Wembley docks, waving off Gareth and his brave barge of 33 England warriors. We wonder who's a certainty for the s...

Our first batch of predictions, a Real Madrid spring clean, and Cristiano’s Miami holiday

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The end of the Premier League season can only mean one thing here at Ramble HQ: it’s predictions time! We see which of Marcus, Jim and Pete had a te...

Chelsea's raspberry ripple tipple, Leicester's disappointment, and four more years for Joe Willock

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Far be it from us to hype up an England prospect now the Premier League has finished, but... Joe Willock?Marcus, Pete and Vish race through the big st...

The Preview Show: The Champions League chasers, avoiding the Europa Conference League, and West Ham's Romanian curse

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Well, we've made it: it's the final weekend of the Premier League season! Marcus, Andy and Luke give you the runners and riders in the race to qualify...

Sam Allardyce slinks off, Arsenal spoil Roy's party, and the topsy-turvy Top Four

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Blink and you'll miss him, ladies and gents: five minutes after West Brom's relegation and Sam Allardyce has said he won't be back next season. Jules,...

Chelsea win the rematch, the Seagulls nick Pep's chips, and a standing ovation for Roy the Boy

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Tracksuit Tuchel got his revenge on Leicester with a seismic win in the race for next season's Champions League. That being said, Kelechi Ihean...

The Championship play-offs are here, a fitting football tribute, and where next for Harry Kane?

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Vish and Pete are here to rate Harry Kane's prospective suitors after news of his desire to leave Spurs emerged yesterday, while Kate stares into the ...

Leicester cross the verge, Alisson bags a magnificent header, and Barcelona smash Chelsea's UCWL hopes

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A cracking weekend of football meant a Steve Bruce attacking masterclass has been pushed alarming far down today's running order. Marcus, Luke and Jim...

The Preview Show: Liverpool prise open the door, Brucey's summer holiday plans, and the FA Cup final is here!

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus, Vish and Luke arrive with a load of suggestions to help Ole Gunnar Solskjær tighten up United's defence: keep an eye on Fred, mark Thanos at ...

Arsenal desperately scramble, Palace’s Lampard gamble, and Rangers’ unbeaten ramble

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Arsenal scored what might be the most chaotically awful goal of the season to keep their Europa Conference League fire flickering. Jules, Luke and And...

Manchester City achieve greatness, Leicester reach for Europe, and we batter some stanchion owls

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you remember when Man City were languishing in 13th and we all thought Pep Guardiola had lost it? Kate, Jim and Andy let off some indoor fireworks ...

Fulham drop back down, Edinson Cavani goes round again, and we buy a football club

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

All their pretty passing and Scott Parker’s svelte knitwear couldn’t keep Fulham in the league, unfortunately. Marcus, Pete and Vish are here to p...

The fall of Big Sam, Chelsea put Man City’s party on hold, and Wayne’s Film Club

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

That’s a wrap on the English Football League, as Wayne Rooney slips into a warm bubble bath in front of Sister Act II and Florentino Perez makes a t...

The Preview Show: Arsenal vanish without a trace, Ole Gunnar Solskjær serves some humble pie, and Tottenham's Lasanniversary

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kate, Luke and Pete celebrate a momentous anniversary on today's episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway. Fifteen years ago today, Spurs ate ...