Football Ramble

So, it’s all Marc Cucurella’s fault?

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Mo Salah drama rumbles on after Liverpool win in Milan with the Egyptian King™ stuck in the gym at home. But why is Marc Cucurella really t...

Mailbag: Should clubs refund fans after thrashings?

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that feeling. Standing there in the pouring rain, watching your team get absolutely battered and thinking to yourself, "what a massive was...

Brookside: The Reunion

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest edition of the Liverpool soap opera: Leeds grab a late equaliser and Mo Salah gives an explosive interview.Today, Marcus, Jim ...

2026 World Cup Draw Reaction!

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus and Jim watched the full World Cup draw so that you didn't have to... and reacted to it all live on YouTube! Join us for our takes on England's...

My Biddy Aunt: Legendary left-backs

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The World Cup draw is just a few hours away, but we couldn't leave you without a bit of Biddy Biddy to settle the nerves ahead of a night of chaos.In ...

The Preview Show: How Sir Jim Saved Christmas

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stay away Krampus, Sir Jim Ratcliffe is allowing Man United to have a Christmas party! Until they lose 1-0 away to Wolves on Monday night anyway…Tod...

Beware of the Boglin

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Delightful Daniel Farke steered Leeds to a big win last night.Today, Marcus, Jim and Pete wonder if he can be the man to keep them in the Premier Leag...

Pep’s Entertainers

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who would have predicted that late-stage Guardiola would have traces of Kevin Keegan? Today, Marcus, Jim and Pete are on hand to enjoy the nine-goal t...

Mailbag: Are Liverpool about to move on from Mo Salah?

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Liverpool got three valuable points at West Ham without Mo Salah in the XI. Arne Slot made the big call, but what does it say about Salah's future in ...

We’ve got our Barclays back

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stamford Bridge has been reduced to ashes after Chelsea and Arsenal played out a good old-fashioned barn burner in the Premier League.Marcus, Luke and...

My Biddy Aunt: Premier League Hard Men

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For all the tax-avoiding, non-dom citizens of Donaco out there – this one's for you.Marcus officiates completely even-handedly as Luke faces the mos...

The Preview Show: Nottingham Forest’s fortifications

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show some f***ing respect. Today, Marcus, Luke and Pete explain why they expected more from Swiss football fans after the lovely Donyell Malen was tar...

Jürgen? Fancy it?

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus, Jim and Pete dust themselves down after a proper European goal fest, as Liverpool continue to suffer their worst run of form since the mid-195...

STEVE-O, STEVE-O, STEVE-O

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Estêvão - or "Steve" as Marcus likes to call him - put in a coming-of-age performance against Barcelona.Today, Spellz is joined by Jim and David to ...

Donaldson & Fang

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At home against 10 men after two of the opposition players had a dust-up, you probably should be winning that one.Manchester United are back in their ...

Geller’s New Spoon

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was a bad weekend for Liverpool and Tottenham in the Premier League. Is it time that they call Uri Geller? He'll surely sort it out.Today, Marcus, ...

My Biddy Aunt: North London Derby Legends

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a barn burning round of Jack's Encyclopaedia last week, it's My Biddy Aunt's turn to step up and provide the goods.Marcus has a chance to unify ...

The Preview Show: Spelgium

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Where's all the international football gone? Today, Marcus, Luke and Pete are forced to preview the North London derby. How dare UEFA do this to us!El...

Ramble Uncut: Who stole Napoleon's todger?

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of Ramble Uncut, Marcus, Jim and Pete reminisce about their favourite detective dramas, their least favourite football movies and wond...

The Scotland way

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Three world-class goals and a heroic victory to reach the World Cup. It’s classic Scotland, right? Maybe not, but today Marcus, Jim and Pete are her...

Mailbag: What is England's best XI?

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In just seven months time we'll all be sat down, pint in hand, flare up bum, watching England kick their first ball at the 2026 World Cup. But which o...

You miss the Premier League, do you?

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stop moaning about the international break. We never want to hear it again.Marcus, Luke and Jim are here to unpick a barn-burning weekend which saw la...

Jack's Encyclopaedia: The Ashes Decider

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Well, here we are ladies and gents. After Vish ripped the Jack's Encyclopaedia belt from big Lukey Moore's waist last week, can Marcus and Jim save th...

The Preview Show: He’s our bad guy now

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Tuchel inspired England to sing both on and off the pitch last night. Today, Marcus, Vish, Jim and Pete share their thoughts on England’s 2-0...

We’ve got our islands back

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

England host Serbia tonight to kick off the international break. And it's a GUARANTEED barn-burner, isn't it?With a royal vacancy now open, Luke and V...

I’m just a Saudi guy

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another international break... Thank God, we were almost starting to enjoy the Premier League.Don't worry ...

Mailbag: Has Pep Guardiola been good for English football?

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After his 1000th game in club management (still 86 behind Brucey, mind), Pep Guardiola has achieved pretty much everything it's possible to achieve in...

Fizzer me Timbers

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What a weekend! Marcus, Jim and Luke are here to dissect the weekend's key learnings: don’t underestimate Man City and Jérémy Doku has gold pants....

Jack's Encyclopaedia: Champions League debutants, the worst Premier League teams & headers

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Luke's reign of terror has fed the appetite of the Luke Nation's supporters for far too long. Can Marcus and Vish finally rip the belt from his midrif...

The Preview Show: It’s happening again

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Four games in and Sean Dyche's Nottingham Forest are already struggling to score goals. We've been here before...Today, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Vish get...

Speller's stinky bangers

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tragically, this week's Champions League action has eclipsed the dangers of unpasteurised milk. Marcus, Luke and Pete are here to set that right.Elsew...

Can I play for you every week?

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Liverpool had the last laugh after the “rat” returned to Anfield last night. Marcus, Jim and Vish wonder why some Liverpool players save their bes...

Mailbag: Are Arsenal officially the title favourites?

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's only November and Arsenal are already six points clear of the trailing pack. Is it too early to say they're on the verge?Marcus, Luke & Pete ...

Leaving on Sunday Morning

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Quick question, did anyone see Vítor Pereira in M&M World this weekend? Marcus, Luke and Pete are wondering how he spent his time between Saturda...

Jack's Encyclopaedia: Martin O'Neill's clubs, Brendan Rodgers & Italian goalscorers

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with another game of Jack's Encyclopaedia! Luke is putting the belt on the line once again, but can Marcus or Vish end his reign of terror?...

The Preview Show: Daniel Farke delight

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens if Man United actually win five games in a row? All we know is that bloke will get a haircut and we would never again let Vish ...

Raw Carabao

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Enzo Maresca said Chelsea need to “grow up” after they got another red card last night. I am afraid to say we don't agree Enzo...Today, Pete, Luke...

The doctor will see you now

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What's good for Marcus Speller isn't necessarily what's good for the Ramble after Fulham spoiled everyone's fun by beating Wycombe on penalties last n...

Mailbag: Are Man United on the verge?

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

That's the question on everyone's lips right now. After three wins on the bounce in the Premier League, is Sir Jim Ratcliffe already drawing up plans ...

Greyfriars Brobbey

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hubble bubble, Donny’s causing trouble. Pete appears to have placed a curse on Virgil van Dijk. Today, he warns Jim that David Raya could be next.Ma...

My Biddy Aunt: Goal of the season winners

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've got a heavyweight battle for you today in the MBA Arena as the absolute monarchy of the Luke Nation faces off against Clan Campbell.The belt (or...

The Preview Show: All you need is smut

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Does Sean Dyche like an emoji? Is it acceptable to lose to a side from Cyprus? Can you blame the wind for Emi Buendia's penalty? Are Hearts on the ver...

The Mainhatten Project

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pete takes a break from doing his taxes to sit in Marcus’ chair today. He, Luke and Jim were spoilt rotten by the Champions League last night. Let’...

Rodri Trotter

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did denying Atletico access to hot water help Arsenal win at the Emirates last night? While Marcus, Jim and Vish ponder that, they are certain that Ar...

Mailbag: Was Ange Postecoglou the worst Premier League appointment of all time?

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Well, that didn't last long did it? Evangelos Marinakis took just 39 days to throw his new toy out of the bath as it looks like Ange Postecoglou has m...

Virgil van Vindicated

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feed the Isak and he will score. It’s just a shame his favourite food supplier is still in Newcastle. Today, Marcus, Luke and Pete wonder whether Li...

Jack's Encyclopaedia: Super subs, Brazilians, and Alan Pardew loyalists

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a controversial last outing in the Jack's Encyclopaedia arena, Luke fronts up to the public outrage over his 'Bueno' answer and takes on Marcus ...

The Preview Show: Soccer boot cleats shoe influencer

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Premier League is back! Marcus, Luke and Pete are here to give it the respectful welcome the league deserves.They try to figure out if Jack Wilshe...

Ramble Uncut: Mickey, please go away

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The sad tale of Roy Hodgson’s England departure balanced by the joyous normality of Wayne Rooney dressing up as Freddie Mercury for his 40th. An epi...

Get that meat inside you

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Eeeeeaaaasssayyyy! Tommy Tuchs and his merry men have qualified for the World Cup – and they're the first country in Europe to do it. Have some of t...

Mailbag: Can Bellingham, Palmer & Foden play together?

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

England had a lovely old time against Wales on Thursday. And they weren't half bad against Serbia in the game before that either! The catch? Jude Bell...

A special way of Rambling

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Before England head on their big stag do in Riga, there was the small matter of Scotland grinding out a glorious win over Belarus. So glorious that it...

My Biddy Aunt: Midfield Classics

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WE HAVE A NEW CHALLENGER! Pete Donaldson, you have been called to the quizzing colosseum. Your opponent today, The unDemocratic Republic of the Luke N...

The Preview Show: Kylian MUMbappé

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Tuchel wasn’t happy with the atmosphere at Wembley. What’s the England band ever done to you, Thomas? Paper aeroplanes aside, Pete, Luke an...

An asexual camp

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's an all-British affair tonight as England take on Craig Bellamy's Wales at Wembley Stadium. Where's Marcus Speller when you need him?Luke and Jim ...

Mouseball

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

UEFA have given permission for games in La Liga and Serie A to be played abroad, BUT don’t worry, this does not set a precedent.Today, Luke, Vish an...

Mailbag: Are the Premier League's 'best of the rest' better than ever?

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lars is on the pod! Our Norweigan uncle Lars Sivertsen has Crossed The Continent™ and is back on the Ramble as he joins Marcus and Jim to answer all...

More Chelsea Dagger

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was a great weekend for Chelsea. They beat Liverpool and didn’t even have a single player sent off! Although Marcus and Jim aren't happy that Enz...

My Biddy Aunt: Last-minute legends

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with another round of My Biddy Aunt! This week Jim takes on the nemesis of football quizzing Vithushan Ehantharajah in search of a first wi...

The Preview Show: Flintstones cops

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nottingham Forest fans and Ange Postecoglou are just some of the people we currently feel sorry for. Unfortunately, for Evangelos Marinakis he's not o...

Penthony Gordon

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus, Luke and Jim are back to gorge on more Champions League delights! And the entire history of Eric Dier's penalty record is the perfect place to...

The Altruistic One

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Liverpool have lost two games in a row. Today, Vish isn't calling it a crisis but he does tell Marcus and Jim that he knows of a Premier League manage...

Mailbag: Should Manchester United sack Ruben Amorim?

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Things are going from really, really bad at Manchester United to somehow dramatically worse. So, is it time for old Jim Ratcliffe to bin off the secon...

Is that the Saturday sacking music?

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plucky Crystal Palace are the only side still unbeaten in the Premier League. Today, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete give them their long overdue flowers.A...

Jack’s Encyclopaedia: Ballon d'Or winners, Spaniards, and Europa League managers

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a game of Jack's Encyclopaedia for the history books: if Luke wins out against Marcus today, then he'll become the first ever unified belt holder...

The Preview Show: Tutankhamun’s soul patch

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The first week of the Europa League is done and dusted. Highlights included Aston Villa finally getting a win and the Nice eagle getting blasted in th...

Inside Luke's Pantry

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's nothing quite like a can of Carabao to help us digest a night of football which saw four Premier League behemoths gobble up their lower-league...

Carabao Cup: The Musical

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Despite scoring, last night should probably be considered a bad night for Hugo Ekitike. Do you think the fact that Pete has written a new chant for hi...

What is the Football Ramble?

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for a new football podcast for the 2025/26 season? Well, you’re in luck!The Football Ramble: the original and best football podcast. Strong ...

Mailbag: What’s going wrong at Aston Villa?

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Unai Emery's got himself in a right old pickle at Villa Park. Five games into the season and they've not got a single win on the board!Marcus, Jim &am...

I'll monetise some grot for ya

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus, Vish and Jim are back to discuss a thigh-rubbing weekend of Premier League football which included an Old Trafford edition of Takeshi's Castle...

My Biddy Aunt: Champions League Icons

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The My Biddy Aunt lineal belt is back on the line, as Vish takes on Luke in an episode all about some of the greats from Champions League past and pre...

The Preview Show: We've got our headlocks back

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How many times can England be crowbarred into one Premier League preview? Get your calculators out everyone, because Marcus is going for the world rec...

Nicolas Jackson’s Bayern Munich

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Virgil van Dijk scored a late winner at Anfield last night. As Luke and Jim are very quick to point out today, that's one in the eye for Pete Donaldso...

The no rat guarantee

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us get goal alerts when the football is on, but not Pete Donaldson. Today, he reveals to Marcus and Vish the very surprising notifications he ...

Mailbag: Will Spurs survive the Champions League?

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a tale of two competitions, lots of injuries and a very prickly Australian last season, Spurs are charging into the Champions League with a very...

Haaland the King of Mythical Beasts

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Would Man United be better with Donny as CEO? It's got to the stage where Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete actually seriously consider that on today’s Ram...

My Biddy Aunt: Wonderkids

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The MBA is back! Today's game covers the great young talents in years gone by, some of which have – well – not quite lived up to their billing and...

The Preview Show: The Grin Reaper

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Blooming heck the Premier League is back! Today, Marcus and Luke kick off our weekend preview by encouraging Pete to apply for the job of Manchester U...

Ramble Uncut: An Ode to Carlos Queiroz

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered which Manchester United assistant manager suckled on the teat of Sir Alex Ferguson the most? No? Well, strap yourselves in...Today, we'r...

Our giddy uncle

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Thomas Tuchel era has finally begun. While Marcus and Luke would like to remain calm, Jim is already crowning England as World Cup winners 2026. E...

Mailbag: Who is Harry Kane's successor?

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Andorra game wasn't exactly Harry Kane's finest game in England colours – and by the time the World Cup is over next summer, he'll be touching 3...

Can we sanction this buffoonery?

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You could call England's 2-0 win at home to Andorra "professional", but whether you think that's a compliment depends on whether you talk to Marcus or...

Jack's Encyclopaedia: Levy's signings, Brazilians, and Premier League oldies

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jack's Encyclopaedia is back everybody! Reigning champion Vish returns to the ring to take on Marcus and Jim in the game Jack Grealish ...

The Preview Show: It’s our Friday too

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s not just any Friday, it’s the Friday before an England game! So how dare Daniel Levy make it all about him!Once we get the small matter of...

Mailbag: Are England going backwards under Thomas Tuchel?

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tommy Tuchs and his merry men are back in action against the mighty Andorra on Saturday. Isn't it bloomin' marvellous to have international football b...

Nationalise it

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ruben Loftus-Cheek is back in the England squad and today is Sir Gareth Southgate’s birthday! Has anyone seen Marcus’ aunt?Unfortunately, Luke and...

Deal Sh*t

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was Transfer Deadline Day yesterday and those pesky rats have finally scuttled away from their sinking ships. Alexander Isak got his move, as did Y...

Give it more biff

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dominik Szoboszlai certainly gave his free-kick plenty of biff yesterday. But can the same be said about Mikel Arteta’s tactics? Today, Marcus, Luke...

My Biddy Aunt: Deadline Day Icons

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are just a few days until the summer transfer window slams shut. So what better way to build up to the big day than with a quiz devoted to all t...

The Preview Show: The memes hurt

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“The penalties were long, but the memes were longer” - Vithushan EhantharajahTwo days later and poor Vish is still hurting from Man United’s Lea...

Mailbag: Has player power gone too far?

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alexander Isak and Yoane Wissa have their heels well and truly dug into the ground, refusing to play for their clubs until they get a move away. But i...

The Sean Dyche merry-go-round

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Allardyce, Alan Pardew, David Moyes... is there anyone left for West Ham to call?*Sean Dyche’s music starts playing*Things have gone from bad to...

Ramble Reacts: Liverpool steal the points

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Marcus and Jim as they frolic amongst the ashes of a barn burner at St James’ Park. A literal child scored a 100th minute winner for Liverpool!...

Frank has sense

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It might be the second weekend of the Premier League season, but already Marcus has a revolutionary idea that surely every single fan can get behind.H...

My Biddy Aunt: Tottenham’s Nearly Men

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Poor old Daniel Levy. Faffing around with the details of Eberechi Eze's contract then in comes Mikel Arteta and Lovely Berta to nab him for ...

The Preview Show: Mr One Week

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Eberechi Eze got his big move to North London, just as we always said he would... Today, Vish and Pete listen to Marcus gloat over what this means for...

The Pillage of Croydon

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Crystal Palace are in a right old pickle. Kicked out of the Europa League, set to lose Eberechi Eze and Marc Guéhi, and - no we're not making it up -...

The Moyes Testament

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alexander Isak is having a hot mess summer and he appears to now have Yoane Wissa for company. Today, Marcus, Luke and Vish agree that this is a trans...

Mailbag: Are we all sleeping on Manchester City?

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It turns out we've got our very own Marcus Speller to thank for Manchester City's revival. After a summer spent taping up Phil Foden's bins, the Citiz...