Football Ramble

The Preview Show: Sir Harry of Manchester

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Man United pulled off one of the greatest comebacks in European football history last night. And you know who was the architect of it all? Harry Magui...

Ramble Reacts: Arsenal boss Real Madrid

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Despite a William Saliba mid-game software update and a Bukayo Saka penalty malfunction… Arsenal have bloody done it!Luke and Vish react to a comfor...

Are ya scared, Jim?

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ohhh, Villa! Marcus, Luke, Jim and Vish recap one of the craziest European games you’ll ever see, as Unai Emery almost Europa League’d his way pas...

Ramble Reacts: Bournemouth push past Fulham in the Race For Eighth

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus and Jim had barely fired up the telly before Antoine Semenyo’s cracking opener gave Bournemouth an early lead. And… that was it.There was s...

It's not just the moustache

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Somewhere in Wolverhampton, Vitor Pereira is down at the Dog and Duck listening to Slipknot with a lovely pint of bitter on a coffin in front of him. ...

Mailbag: Where did all the flair players go?

12 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia reminded us on Wednesday what a proper winger should really play like, but why do we seem to be seeing less o...

The Preview Show: The Old Trafford Triangle

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Man United vs Lyon wasn’t exactly high quality. So much so that Marcus, Andy and Jim wonder whether both sides can go out. At least Nemanja Matić p...

Ramble Reacts: Did you see that stud roll!?

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We hope you enjoyed the latest TNT Sports podcast. Darren Fletcher, Rio Ferdinand and Ally McCoist used up every word in the book...Lucky for you, Pet...

Can I have two Mr. Whippys please?

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What a night for Arsenal! This morning, we found a wild Jim Campbell walking the streets of North London and Marcus, Luke and Pete brought him in for ...

Ramble Reacts: Misery for Leicester City

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Just when you thought Southampton were bad, Leicester City set a new football league record after failing to score in their eighth consecutive defeat....

Mysterious mistress

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fulham beat Liverpool! Luke and Jim are here to steady Marcus’ aunt by reminding him they’ll probably lose to Bournemouth next week. Oh, the cruel...

Mailbag: Can Jack Grealish get back to his best?

05 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Young Jacky Grealish finally ended his Premier League goal-drought which extended all the way back to 2023! So with a summer exit from the Etihad look...

The Preview Show: El Flapico

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Spurs fans booed Ange Postecoglou’s subs against Chelsea last night... But don’t worry, Ange was only encouraging the fans when, in their dire...

Ramble Reacts: Liverpool win the Merseyside derby

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus and Jim only have one question after the Merseyside derby: how was James Tarkowski not sent off? The lads discuss that - and even more confusin...

Just fold the club

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vish has had enough! Today, he tells Marcus and Andy that Man United should just fold the club after they lost to Nottingham Forest last night.Elsewhe...

Not that type of Gooner

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Premier League is back! And what better way to get kick off the season’s Business End™ than with a Campbell-Speller derby!But Arsenal have a t...

And then there were four...

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The FA Cup quarter-finals are done and dusted. Marcus, Luke and Jim are here to pick the bones out of it all.Firstly, and most importantly, Jean-Phili...

Mailbag: Should we be surprised that no managers were sacked during the international break?

29 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Farewell international football, welcome back domestic football. We've not even kicked a ball yet and you lot are already asking about sackings!But wi...

The Preview Show: An ear advantage

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for the FA Cup quarter-finals! Jean-Philippe Mateta has returned just in time, and Marcus, Luke and Vish are wondering if he’s got a new...

Ramble Uncut: Matryoshka Speedboats

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're bringing you a special teaser of what you can expect every week on the Football Ramble Patreon.For just £4.50 a month, you'll get an ext...

You’ll Never Walk Alone

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus is off and we’ve called in substitute teacher Donaldson to teach Luke and Jim a thing or two on today’s Ramble.Naturally, that means we dis...

Ramble Reacts: What have we learned about Thomas Tuchel’s England?

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Tuchel’s first international break as England manager is over. He’s given us two “professional” wins against inferior opposition and so...

Greecey peeps, man

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What a weekend of international football! Marcus’ aunt has never been so giddy. In fact, he's so excited that today he explains to Jim, Pete and And...

Mailbag: Can England afford to play exciting football?

22 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Tuchel had a dig at Gareth Southgate, claiming England played with no identity last summer, more focused on avoiding elimination than chasing g...

The Preview Show: Sack Allister

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, a new era begins. Marcus, Jim and Pete usher in the start of the Thomas Tuchel regime. COME ON ENGLAND! *swallows mic*Elsewhere, the Scots do a...

England Special: Tommy Tuchs takes the reigns!

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get the bunting out and lay on the sandwiches: a new era of English football begins tomorrow. With Tommy Tuchs about to make his debut in the Wembley ...

International lilac

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The international break is here and Marcus has worn his very best lilac t-shirt to celebrate the occasion. My giddy aunt, what a time to be alive.Toda...

Mailbag: Would it be a disappointment if Forest didn’t qualify for the Champions League?

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nuno and his boys have got themselves into a position they only could have dreamed of at the start of the season, but now they've come so far would it...

Today I feel Pete Donaldson

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pete’s here, with his voice still at Wembley, alongside Marcus, Jim and Vish to celebrate Newcastle tasting sweet victory in the Carabao Cup Final. ...

Mailbag: Would just one trophy for Liverpool this season be underwhelming?

15 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Somebody pour us a glass of Carabao, it's cup final weekend! But if Liverpool don't win it, will their impressive season be tainted with a sense of wh...

The Preview Show: Portuguese polyfilla

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bruno Fernandes was the saviour once again for Man United. Today, Marcus, Andy, Luke and Jim wonder whether his teammates appreciate him con...

Ramble Reacts: Real Madrid somehow find a way (again)

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Their best players were pretty flat throughout. England’s rose Conor Gallagher scored after 27 seconds. And they were dragged to a penalty shootout ...

Old Trafford rage room

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

PSG beat Liverpool in an epic Champions League tie. Today, Marcus, Jim, Vish and Pete explain why a megaphone, squid ink and some creative chanting we...

Ramble Reacts: A satisfying win for Newcastle

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A 1-0 win on the Monday night before the cup final? Newcastle United will take that, thank you very much. What's more, Marcus...

Mind the canal

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Arsenal dropped points at Old Trafford this weekend. Naturally, Marcus, Luke, Vish and Pete are therefore very suspicious about the behaviour of refer...

Mailbag: Is there a crisis of respect towards referees in football?

08 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lyon boss Paulo Fonseca has landed himself a hefty nine-month ban for squaring up to a referee. Not the smartest move, Paulo—but does it point to a ...

The Preview Show: It’s a trap

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Spurs have been left with egg on their face after another poor performance. Today, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Vish stress why both Spurs and Man United rea...

Ramble Reacts: A sensational win for Liverpool

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Was it an excellent game plan or a good old fashioned smash and grab? Marcus and Jim have slightly differing opinions on a famous night for Liverpool....

Is the glass full yet?

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Arsenal scored SEVEN goals away to PSV. Maybe Josh Kroenke—aka "the heir to the Walmart family inheritance"™—should come and put a rocket up Ars...

Ramble Reacts: Forest’s Wellend Physio

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matz Sels was Nottingham Forest’s hero, making the decisive save to send them through to the FA Cup quarter-finals after a tense penalty shootout ag...

I’ve got a voucher

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My giddy aunt, Fulham are in the FA Cup quarter final! In dramatic circumstances, Marco Silva reached deep in his pockets and found his Man United vou...

Mailbag: Will Arne Slot’s title win hurt Jürgen Klopp’s legacy?

01 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Arne Slot is closing in on his first Premier League title in his debut season with Liverpool and his team have hardly put a foot wrong. But should Slo...

The Preview Show: Purgatory for silk

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dear Man City, please just give us a glimmer, that's all we ask. It's an FA Cup weekend and Marcus, Jim and Andy consider whether there is any chance ...

Ramble Reacts: Ipswich waste their Man United voucher

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A red card, a howler and 3 points for Man United against Ipswich. Even Vish admits to Luke that he was slightly frustrated with Ipswich’s inability ...

Can you smell what the Glasner is cooking?

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What’s that smell? Is it a European road trip with Jean-Philippe Mateta and the boys? The race for Europe is hotting up and Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pe...

There's only one Hotspur

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Well, it looks like the three sides promoted from the Champo last season are heading straight back down to the second tier. Kieran McKenna and his boy...

The weekend the title was won

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus, Luke, Vish and Pete gather the ticker tape after Liverpool cruised to a straightforward win at the Etihad - but should they have gone for the ...

Mailbag: Have the Champions League knockout play-offs been a success?

22 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Champions League knockout play-offs (is that really what we're calling them?) served up plenty of drama as part of the new format, but are they re...

The Preview Show: What’s with the chef’s hat?

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An Austrian manager’s team talk has made headlines this week and somehow the fact that he waving a dildo around in front of his players isn’t the ...

Ramble Reacts: A new low for Manchester City

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Man City were so bad that they forced Marcus to do his best Graeme Souness impression… oh dear. Jim joins him to wonder when was the last ...

In GERMANY?!

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete catch their breath after a chaotic night of European football which saw Bayern get past a spirited Celtic without even usin...

The Martyr of Lazio

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Right, before we get onto another Juan Bernabe update, things really are starting to heat up in the battle for the Premier League’s European places....

Sir, a second Man United email has been leaked

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus, Luke and Pete dust themselves down and go again after Spurs and Man United played out a disappointing damp squib. Even the managers’ meagre ...

Mailbag: Should football ban over-celebrating?

15 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After the simply marvellous scenes at Goodison Park this week, some fun sponges had the audacity to say that the Everton players and fans went 'too fa...

The Preview Show: It’s dark and it smells bad

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this lovely Valentine's Day, it’s important to focus all your love and attention on that Special One. So, with no English teams in European actio...

Ramble Reacts: My giddy aunt, what a Merseyside derby

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Don't pretend you don't want to see it. Everton vs Liverpool ended in complete carnage and Marcus and Jim loved every single second.Still giddy from a...

The Eagle has returned

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s happened again. Man City have blown a lead and Jude Bellingham scored a late winner. Who would have thought?Elsewhere, Marcus, Jim, Pete and An...

Ramble Reacts: Crystal Palace stroll into the FA Cup fifth round

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The only thing to take from Crystal Palace’s Professional Job 2-0 Plucky Doncaster Rovers: scrap the entire football pyramid. Rubbish, don’t need ...

Milk Thistle magic

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Worried about the magic spilling out of the FA Cup? Well, Marcus, Luke, Vish and Pete - with a little help from Plymouth Argyle - are here to refill t...

Mailbag: Have managers become more powerful?

08 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After Mario Lemina's banishment to Turkey, plus Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho being shipped away from Manchester United, are we seeing managers reg...

The Preview Show: The Burnley Cinematic Universe

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is it insane to compare Mo Salah to Prime Messi? Andy explains to Marcus, Jim and Vish why he thinks you can draw parallels between the two.Elsewhere,...

Ramble Reacts: Newcastle bully Arsenal once again!

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Newcastle’s celebrated midfield duo - Pete Donaldson and Andy Brassell - as they lead the Geordie parade to their second Carabao Cup final in t...

Les Ferdinand Coin

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pete’s got an idea for a new digital currency. He tells Marcus and Luke why we should all be interested by the prospect.Elsewhere, Luke fondly remin...

Ramble Reacts: Chelsea pocket the points

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea came back from 1-0 down to earn only their second league win in almost two months. Marcus and Vish accuse Enzo Maresca’s men of protesting a...

Declan “Ed Sheeran” Rice

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do Declan Rice and Ed Sheeran have in common? Luke is here to tell Marcus, Jim and Pete just that after Arsenal thwacked Man City at the Emirates...

Mailbag: Why are managers prioritising philosophy over results?

01 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"It's who we are, mate." Sure, but can you not do anything else? From Ange Postecoglou to Vincent Kompany, and even our good friend Russell Martin, ma...

The Preview Show: Can you help me with my lobster?

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kobbie Mainoo is having a lovely time playing further forward for Man United. But of course, Marcus must ask Andy, Vish and Jim: What does that mean f...

Yet another Arsenal conspiracy

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pete, Luke and Andy have a supersized hangover after last night’s Champions League Royal Rumble. So let’s get through as many games as we can reme...

How many coffees?

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight you’re faced with a big decision, do you watch the Champions League or the German edition of I’m a Celebrity? Well, panic not. Marcus, Luk...

Flaming testes

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a flurry of games over the festive and winter periods, it's time to take a step back and ponder on what has been and what's to come in the Premi...

Too good to be relegated, mate

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tottenham are eight points off the relegation zone. Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete wonder whether Spurs should be glancing or staring over their shoulder....

Mailbag: Has Mikel Arteta underachieved at Arsenal?

25 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There comes a point in every manager’s journey where the fans stop and say: “Have you taken us as far as you can?” It’s been over five years s...

The Preview Show: Listless and ridiculous

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete are here to welcome in the weekend after Man United’s peculiar European adventures continued with a weird win over Ranger...

Ramble Reacts: Man City fall apart in Paris

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Think Man City are bottom of the Champions League yet? Nooope, there’s always more table.However, they’re not bloody far off after a dramatic coll...

Just a Lille bit more

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus, Luke and Jim have plenty of midweek mulch to wade through as this weird Champions League gameshow rolls on with Liverpool still top of the pil...

Ramble Reacts: Chelsea get back to winning ways

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus and Vish check in after Chelsea finally get a decent league win, with Trevoh Chalobah’s classy return to the Bridge proving very timely - eve...

The Moyesiah

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Everton looked completely resurrected under David Moyes. Is he really the Moyesiah or are Tottenham just very naughty boys?Elsewhere, Marcus, Jim, Vis...

Mailbag: Is re-appointing an old manager a good idea?

18 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hasn't it been lovely to see David Moyes back in the dugout at Goodison Park? But is it actually a good idea for a club to re-appoint a manager from y...

The Preview Show: Amad for it

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Man United were so close to forgetting to print their Southampton voucher before Amad Diallo saved the day. It's a shame really…Although Vish doesn'...

Ramble Reacts: Arsenal take the spoils!

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Luke and Andy jump on the mics after Arsenal made off with the three points in north London – partly thanks to Spurs’ makeshift defence behav...

The Eagle has left the nest

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nottingham Forest are the most organised team in the league according to Luke Moore. Today, Marcus, Luke, Andy and Jim are full of praise - and thanks...

Give it Moysey

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Premier League is back and so are two of the Kingdom's finest. David Moyes and Graham Potter return to the Barclays to manage the Evertons and the...

Harry Maguire vs the World

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tottenham are in the hat for the FA Cup fourth round! But don’t think Marcus, Luke and Vish let them off scot-free after they were taken to extra-ti...

Mailbag: What should Premier League clubs do to compensate for the end of FA Cup replays?

11 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's FA Cup weekend, ladies and gents. Unfortunately though, if non-league Tamworth get a draw against Spurs, they won't be getting a replay at Totten...

The Preview Show: There’s been a cupset

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Football Ramble would like to publicly state that it does not support Darren Ferguson’s decision to leave Ashley Young’s son on the bench. Rem...

Ramble Reacts: After review, it’s a Tottenham win

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can anything compete with the Carabao? We just had our first-ever referee announcement in English football and Pete Donaldson is absolutely loving it....

Murph ’n’ Turf

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Newcastle have got one foot in the Carabao Cup Final which means Marcus, Vish, Jim and Pete are already planning how to sneak Donny into Wembley for t...

Ramble Reacts: Nottingham Forest outfox Wolves

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus and Vish discuss Nottingham Forest’s latest victory to make it SIX wins in a row! And this was a proper profesh one.They discuss why Morgan G...

A vulnerable conk

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vish joins Marcus, Luke and Jim to celebrate Man United actually trying and playing midfielders who could run to earn a 2-2 draw with Liverpool. Phwoa...

Mailbag: Why have Ferguson’s players never become great managers?

04 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After Wayne Rooney’s dismissal this week, it means yet another of Sir Alex Ferguson’s greatest proteges has found the managerial hot seat far too ...

The Preview Show: McSpecial One

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vish is on the pod, Vish is on the pod! Which means one thing… A unification bout against Luke in Jack’s Encyclopaedia. Marcus is here to oversee ...

Our New Year's Resolutions for Football in 2025

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy new year Ramblers! See ya later, 2024. Let's be having you 2025.New year, same old Ramble, but should football stay the same? Well, given its cu...

Ramble Reacts: Even more Man United misery

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus and Jim pick through the crumbling wreckage after Manchester United 0-2 Newcastle United, in a game that threatened to descend into one of the ...

Are you not entertained, mate?

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sure, Liverpool are charging ahead, but we have to start with the biggest question to emerge from another cracking festive football weekend: are Notti...

Mailbag: Do we put too much pressure on football managers?

28 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We've seen Pep Guardiola and Ange Postecoglou both talk about the extreme pressures of being an elite-level football manager recently. Do us impatient...

The Preview Show: Purple Pickford

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When does excessive gurning become unsportsmanlike conduct? Is there a worse person to see on Boxing Day than Jason Tindall? And which budget horror m...

Best of the Football Ramble 2024: Part 2

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pete’s back with a sack full of clips highlighting some of the most significant Ramble moments from the second half of 2024. Including, Big Mama UEF...

Jack's Encyclopaedia Xmas Special!

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anybody fancy a Christmas game? Bloody Nora that's right, it's a big Jack's Encyclopaedia bonanza coming your way for Christmas Day!Join Marcus, Luke,...

Best of the Football Ramble 2024: Part 1

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Featuring Dean Gaffney, a naked Jürgen Klopp, Jack’s Encyclopaedia celebrations, a naughty Dutch referee’s celebrations, Sean Connery, and what M...

Don’t panic Postecoglou

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After a week of sweet juicy Carabao, the Barclays has returned to prove why it's still the boss. Today, Jim tells Pete and Andy why Spurs shouldn’t ...