Football Ramble
Episodes
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 ...
Mailbag: Is this the end of the one-club man?
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus Rashford has been all over the headlines this week – but does his deteriorating relationship with Man United tell us anything about the ‘on...
The Preview Show: A Christmas ding dong
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Man United and Tottenham handed out an early Christmas present of delicious Carabao last night. A special mention goes to Fraser Forster for doing his...
Ramble Reacts: Three gifts from Jesus
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was Gabriel Jesus' turn to deliver three gifts as his hat-trick helped Arsenal reach the Carabao Cup semi-final.Pete and Luke are here to discuss t...
Mustard viewing
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After the news that Vitor Pereira will be the new Wolves manager, Marcus and Pete have just one question for Andy: Is he as mad as he sounds?Elsewhere...
Ramble Reacts: A Beckham-esque stunner
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Arise Sir Enes Ünal! There's nothing quite like a Barclays-flavoured treat to brighten up your Monday.Marcus and Jim react to Bournemouth’...
Not bad this league, is it?
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two managerial sackings, a Manchester derby and a genuine Keystone Cops moment. What a weekend in the Barclays!Today, Marcus, Luke and Jim are actuall...
Mailbag: Will football remain a European-dominated sport?
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Saudi Arabia have won the bid to host the 2034 World Cup... thanks Gianni Infantino.But it made us think. Are we naive to assume that football will re...
The Preview Show: Latter stage Oasis
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was all square in a “Battle of Britain” last night. Marcus, Luke and Andy start to worry about whether Ange Postecoglou could be leaving Totten...
Jose’s Jugs
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pete’s in his increasingly hot seat today alongside Luke and Jim, as they assess the future of the only man in a hotter chair: Pep Guardiola. Even t...
Ft. Jhon Durán
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all know the featured artist is the real star of the show, just ask Pitbull. Today, Marcus, Pete and Jim heap more praise on Jhon Durán after anot...
Ramble Reacts: Someone call The Ferryman
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Death, taxes and Wolves not getting a decision from VAR. Marcus and Jim fear they might have just watched Gary O’Neil’s final match as Wolves mana...
The xB Philosophy
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea are blossoming under Enzo Maresca. Pete tells Marcus and Jim the secret reason why Maresca was always the man capable of cleaning things up at...
Mailbag: Has football become more boring?
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Boring?? Not our beloved football! In the words of Marcus Speller: "I like marzipan but I wouldn't have it for breakfast, lunch and dinner."Marzipan S...
The Preview Show: A lovely collection of scalps
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bournemouth have added Tottenham to their growing collection of scalps, much to the annoyance of Big Ange. Today, Luke tells Marcus and Andy why he th...
Live Krafth Love
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pete welcomes a jet lagged Luke Moore back on the pod, who are both here to guide Andy through last night’s football - all of which he second-screen...
A big beautiful match
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Ramblers, by the time you listen to this Julen Lopetegui may have been sacked. Don’t worry, we know how this goes…Today, Marcus, Andy and Pet...
Who needs something the least?
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jim, Pete and The Bacon Boy are back with some more fat-chewing Tuesday chat™ as we draw comparisons between the mixed fortunes of Aston Villa and N...
Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s hotstreak
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Has Pep Guardiola stayed for too long at the party? Today Marcus, tells Jim and Pete why Pep should have taken the England job after all…Elsewhere, ...
Mailbag: Who should replace Mo Salah?
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s that time of week once again, good people: Marcus, Jim & David Cartlidge are here to answer a whole host of footballing questions.They wond...
The Preview Show: Are you not entertained?
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus, Jim and OTC's David Cartlidge welcome in the weekend with a whistle stop tour of last night’s European action and a chunky preview of anothe...
Ramble Reacts: Liverpool power past Real Madrid
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus and David Cartlidge settle in after another vintage European night at Anfield, as Liverpool’s various silky youngsters put on a clinic and Re...
Never go Full Dyche
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With all the Champions League action to get stuck into, Marcus and Jim have called in our favourite continental cousin for today’s show: Lars Sivert...
Ramble Reacts: Newcastle get squashed by the Hammers
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus and Jim are here to remind you that plenty of good stuff happens on Monday night, as West Ham stumbled across their passion for possession half...
Every empire falls
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One day, every empire must fall. Are Pep Guardiola's Manchester City about to topple? Marcus, Jim and Andy discuss whether the fatigue has finally bec...
Mailbag: Should celebrities be buying football clubs?
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Oh yes, it's that time of the week good people. Time to untie the knot and get stuck into some of your questions for this week's Mailbag.Marcus, Luke ...
The Preview Show: The Manchester United Rats
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ruben Amorim is preparing to take charge of his first game as Manchester United manager and Marcus, Pete and Jim have one question… Can he turn Anto...
Ramble Uncut: Are you gonna eat that?
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hi gang! Today, we're bringing you a special teaser of what you can expect every week on the Football Ramble Patreon.For just $5 a month, you'll get a...
Wilson’s wonderful wand
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is Pep Guardiola's five-year plan? Why are Algeria being crowned as 'Unofficial World Champions'? Is the Swindon training ground really haunted? ...
Farewell, Lee
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
They say all good things must come to an end, and in Lee Carsley's case maybe he wanted it that way - or maybe he didn't? Honestly, who knows.Marcus, ...
We are going up
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
England have been promoted to Nations League group A. EEEEEEEAAAAASSSSSAAAAAYYYY!!Today, Marcus, Luke and Vish are here to celebrate the promotion. Lu...
Mailbag: Is it time to bring in foreign referees?
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a pretty normal week in the world of PUG-MOL. But for some reason we got lots of questions about referees this week. Can anybody think why?M...
The Preview show: Have another look at that
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We've had Owen Hargreaves. We've had Michael Carrick. We've had Angel Gomes. And now, we've got Curtis Jones. Is he the answer we've craved for in Eng...
Sweet Greek revenge
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Following an embarrassing display at Wembley, England head to Greece tonight in search of sweet revenge knowing a convincing win would be enough to ge...
Give Them Yo' Vote
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus launches his campaign to be the next Match of the Day presenter and fulfils his obligation to plug Pitbull’s upcoming gig in London. He's als...
Title in Comic Sans
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Roberto De Zerbi has had his overhead projector out again, this time to show off his Manchester United contract to get all his Marseille players motiv...
Panic on the streets of Manchester
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do Pep Guardiola and Stuart Pearce have in common? Marcus, Luke and Vish find out on today’s episode.Elsewhere, Ipswich won their first Premier...
Mailbag: What's the point in supporting a mid-table club?
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It can be tough supporting a mid-table club. Supporters of Fulham, West Ham, Crystal Palace and Manchester United will know that feeling all too well....
The Preview Show: The Chelsea vending machine
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea B beat FC Noah 8-0 in the Europa Conference League last night. At this stage, it just feels disrespectful. Will Chelsea show more respect to A...
Ramble Reacts: Arsenal falter again
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
And look what they made Jim do. He’s only gone and smashed all his precious Ming vases in his living room.Marcus and Jim review a difficult night fo...
Peter the piano man
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all know what radiation poisoning feels like, right? Surely? No? Well, according to Pete Donaldson it is similar to answering a question from Gary ...
Ramble Reacts: Harry “king of the skies” Wilson
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Oh, what a night! Harry Wilson scores a beautiful stoppage time brace for Fulham, Jim Campbell reveals he has a hidden music career and Pete Donaldson...
Put a Tonk on it
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Anthony Gordon whipped in a beautiful ball from the right flank with his right foot, Marcus could draw only one conclusion: "We’ve got our game...
Mailbag: Will the Carabao Cup survive?
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As FIFA unveils a new tournament every weekend and injuries pile up, we start today’s show wondering if the majestic Carabao Cup can survive the dem...
The Preview Show: Can we still use our voucher?
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“Hey Ruud, do you know how to fix a roof?” Ruud van Nistelrooy wants to stay at Man United after Rúben Amorim gets the job and Pete has an idea o...
Ramble Reacts: Spurs send City packing on a vintage night of Carabao
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pete and Luke raise their heads from the overflowing Carabao trough to recap a chaotic night in England’s premier energy drink-adjacent sports compe...
We’re Team Erik
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Banning Cristiano Ronaldo from getting his trainers, redoing the plumbing himself, pocketing a cool £15 million on departure… Turns out Erik ten Ha...
The Maresca in the madness
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Time for more Tuesday chat! Marcus, Jim and Vish look over Chelsea’s curiously impressive start, as their young players continue to kick on and Enzo...