Football Ramble
2,211 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsThe Football Ramble is a global podcasting institution. Since 2007, the Ramble has provided entertainment, analysis and coverage of the Premier League and beyond for football fans who don't take the world's biggest sport too seriously.
In 2024, the takes are as strong as ever, the jokes are as funny as ever and the Ramble remains as essential as it ever was for football fans everywhere. Join them several times a week as they discuss the world's biggest football stories in their inimitable style.
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Episodes
The Preview Show: Norty Boyz
February 09, 2024 11:48 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MBLuke and Pete are delighted to hear that Marcus has eschewed some spicy matches this weekend and instead opened the show with news of England’s 2024/25 Nations League opponents. Get the bunting up! We do find time to preview those matches because Spurs vs Brighton could be a dingdong, there’s a big relegation rumble and we’ve got our AFCON finalists! Plus, Derek Adams inspirational time at Ross County comes to an end and Kevin Keegan’s got yet another hosting gig. Start your engines... Fol...
Typhoid Neil
February 07, 2024 12:04 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBOn today's Ramble, Marcus gets ready to celebrate England winning a World Cup, Jim talks about Nathan Jones, Andy talks about watching Arturo Vidal at Bayer Leverkusen... And Pete compares Neil Warnock to an infectious disease. What else would you want? Listen now! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the t...
Ramble Reacts: Phil Foden runs the show
February 05, 2024 23:50 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBWait, what’s that rumble? Is it Manchester City galloping towards the front of the title race? Or Pete’s belly after eating that remaining half of Christmas panettone? Pete and Andy are back to react to more midweek Prem action, as Brentford put up a brave display but ultimately couldn’t stop Manchester City. They chat Phil Foden - from his excellent goals, to his crap celebrations - and Andy delivers a prophecy of doom for Brentford. Plus, Jesse Lingard arrives in Seoul and receives a stra...
The lemons have gone off
February 05, 2024 11:49 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBOne last job, Ramblers. One last job for Neil Warnock AND Jose Mourinho?! We cannot believe our luck. Marcus, Luke and Jim look back on an epic weekend of Premier League football that saw a whopping 41 goals – none of which should really be celebrated, should they? The lads discuss Arsenal’s victory over Liverpool and the post-match scenes – plus, Luke climbs down from his Luton Town prediction and Marcus climbs up on his Aston Villa prediction. Like, really far up. It was also another bad...
Mailbag: Do we overestimate the impact of managers?
February 03, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MBAs the dust still settles on Jürgen Klopp's surprise announcement last week, one listener had a big question for us today: just how important are managers? Today, Marcus, Luke and Jim debate whether the media overstate their importance in football. Elsewhere, Jim wishes he could have been present for one of the most iconic changing room bust-ups in football history and Marcus offers the listeners his services as a wedding MC if required. With added Nick Hewer, of course… Follow us on Twitt...
The Preview Show: A night out in Seoul with Pete Donaldson
February 02, 2024 12:16 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MBAn ice museum. An erotic museum. Easy access to suits in Gangnam. What more could Jesse Lingard possibly want in Seoul? Pete tells Marcus, Luke and Jim all about the wonders the city has to offer after one of the most surprising stories we’ve ever heard on deadline day. Plus, why footballers need to start freshening up their ‘projectile’ celebrations, Piers Morgan positions himself in the away end at the Emirates, and there’s the small matter of Wolves 3-4 Manchester United. WHAT a game. J...
Ramble Reacts: Wotsits for goalposts
January 31, 2024 23:58 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBLuke and Pete are here and they are discussing the approved materials for goalposts following Darwin Nunez’s record-breaking performance last night. Cheesy Wotsits anyone? On top of that, they fear for Chelsea since they look like a team who recently met in the car park and speculate over whether the upcoming documentary has anything to do with Jürgen Klopp quitting Liverpool. Plus, Pete plans what he would write on his paper sign if he ever went to the darts. Follow us on Twitter, Instagr...
Elton John’s heliplopter
January 31, 2024 12:13 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBTom Lockyer returns to Kenilworth Road and Luton score two goals in the first two minutes. Coincidence? Marcus, Andy, Jim and Pete think not! Today, the Ramblers gather after an evening of Premier League action which left Pete disappointed that Fabian Schär didn’t score a hat-trick for Newcastle and Marcus revelling in Mikel Arteta embracing his inner Donald Trump. Plus, we hear about how Elton John plans to spend his retirement… Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and ema...
The Carrington Flu Room
January 29, 2024 11:57 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBThe Maidstone United fairytale continues! Marcus, Luke and Jim shake off their Belfast hangover to look back on the FA Cup fourth round, where The Stones marched on (or rolled in one fan’s case), Erik Ten Hag struggled to give away a bottle of wine, and David Wagner obligingly rolled over for a belly rub to kick off Jürgen Klopp’s farewell tour. We also address the difficult scenes at the Hawthorns, which led to a long delay in the Black Country derby. Plus, the ghost of Jose Mourinho takes...
Mailbag: Why is the transfer window so quiet?
January 27, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes - 26 MBHas Everton’s point deductions made clubs scared to spend money in January? Does Harry Kane leaving Spurs explain their upturn in form? And which former footballer has a Ramble listener sat next to at the theatre this week? The weekend is wide open and Marcus, Luke and Andy are here to serve you up another Mailbag! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month:...
Ramble Reacts: Jürgen Klopp is leaving Liverpool!
January 26, 2024 12:33 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBJürgen Klopp has announced that this will be his final season as Liverpool manager. What’s going on?! Will he join Germany after the Euros? Is Xabi Alonso the heir to his throne? And do you know Klopp’s middle name? The news broke moments after we recorded the Preview Show, so we simply had to discuss all that and much more! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 ...
The Preview Show: Woke-verhampton Wanderers
January 26, 2024 12:33 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MBThe FA Cup returns! Marcus, Luke, Andy and Jim bring you more heartwarming tales from the football world – from former Wolves stalwart Jonny smashing up TVs, to Antony doing circles in a Saudi Arabian palace after a £200m move. There’s also Spurs creeping into Pep’s head, David Wagner and Jürgen Klopp sing David Hasselhoff together, and we form football’s next great powerhouse: Guinea United. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. ...
Ramble Reacts: Fulham’s dream is over
January 25, 2024 00:33 - 24 minutes - 23.1 MBMarcus has arrived, wind-swept and heartbroken, from Craven Cottage ready to record a Ramble Reacts with his old pal Andy Brassell. Despite the result, Marcus tells Andy why Issa Diop’s goal was one of his favourite Fulham goals in recent memory. Plus, Andy explains how Jürgen Klopp could be becoming more and more like José Mourinho and the lads take a moment to get excited for another Liverpool vs Chelsea cup final penalty shoot-out… Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, an...
Nevvo Baby
January 24, 2024 11:38 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBMarcus, Jim, Pete and Andy pick through the wreckage of Chelsea’s demolition job on a spirited Middlesbrough - a club that Pete regards with an almost insulting level of indifference. Elsewhere, we check in with the latest El Chiringuito livestream after their bizarre attempted hit job on Jose Mourinho, who’s probably too busy eyeing up the Newcastle job to notice. We also discuss Kalvin Phillips’ intriguing move and the totally uncontroversial news of Miguel Almiron’s potential transfer to...
Ramble Reacts: Wolves steal the Seagulls’ chips
January 22, 2024 23:43 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBMarcus and Luke wade through thin South Coast gruel after Wolves left Brighton with a decent goalless draw. Gag O’Neil was certainly happy, anyway. We also tip our hats to James Milner who continues to defy biology and check in with an outrageous shock at AFCON. Also: how did Gareth Bale ended up so ripped, despite only eating mountains of baked beans before games? Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramb...
Write another letter, you cowards
January 22, 2024 12:21 - 54 minutes - 75.1 MBFire up the PGMOL paper shredder, it’s another action-packed weekend in the Premier League! Marcus, Luke, Pete and Jim are here to pick up the pieces. We discuss Ivan Toney’s free-kick shenanigans, the return of one of Manchester United’s cult heroes (read: shocking signings) at the Africa Cup of Nations, and Ross County manager Derek Adams continues his one-man campaign to destroy his own team’s confidence. Plus, Pete delivers another one of his father in-law’s top three most disappointi...
Mailbag: Is there really good stuff on X?
January 20, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MBSocial media has just become an accepted part of modern football, but is it really a good thing and does it actually make you feel closer to your club? Marcus, Jim and Vish debate that on today’s Mailbag before coming to a conclusion that would improve everything… Matt Le Tissier has to write every footballer's tweets. Elsewhere, they share their most surprising player comebacks and Vish accuses Thierry Henry of looking 'weathered'. We’ll let you make up your own mind on that one. Follow u...
The Preview Show: Cayman Island United
January 19, 2024 12:54 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MBA message for Forest Green Rovers: Pete Donaldson is available for the dugout. Please find our reference in the following episode… Marcus, Vish and Jim look ahead to the weekend, with some innovative ideas for managers to brand their players with club tattoos, Arsène Wenger being very voyeuristic at people’s weddings, and Marcus incurring the wrath of the Swifties. And there’s a big grudge match to finish the show! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: sho...
Ramble Reacts: FA Cup solace for Forest and Everton
January 18, 2024 00:21 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBJordan Henderson pulling out of Saudi Arabia? After six months? Completely unpaid?! Fire up the Ramble Reacts… Pete and Andy discuss two important victories for the two Premier League clubs in the dock this week, while Roy ‘The Arrogant Owl’ Hodgson digs himself in a little deeper. Plus, an unexpected call for reform at Southend Airport and an even more unexpected cameo from Isaac Hayden in the continuing Everton melodrama. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us ...
Moyes out, EastEnders in
January 17, 2024 12:15 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBA big cupset in the FA Cup 3rd Round! Today, Marcus confirms to Luke, Vish and Jim that he is now a Moyes Out man after West Ham crashed out to Bristol City last night. He did take EastEnders off air after all… Elsewhere, the Ramblers try to assess whether the owners of Everton and Nottingham Forest have cause for complaint after the latest Premier League profit and sustainability charges. But speaking of competent owners... can anyone resist the temptation of an unemployed José Mourinho?! ...
You’ve been Gaffneyed!
January 15, 2024 12:06 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MBPete is back on the pod! And he’s back with a bang. Or a crack, actually… He joins Marcus and Vish to discuss Kevin De Bruyne’s terrifying (and luscious) return to the Premier League, unwelcome news about Salt Bae’s meat thermometer, and whether Birmingham City manager Tony Mowbray actually came up with Tony’s Chocolonely. We’ll get back to you on that one. We also have just enough time to reveal the hard honest truth about E.T. and Mark Clattenburg’s imminent new tattoo before Wesley Fofa...
Mailbag: Have the Premier League fixed the winter break dilemma?
January 13, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBEngland fans once blamed a Steven Gerrard misplaced pass at the Euros on the fact that he didn’t have a winter break... obviously. Today, Marcus, Jim and Vish discuss whether this new-look January schedule is finally the solution to Premier League burnout. Elsewhere, what do Zinedine Zidane, Philippe Coutinho and Gareth Barry have in common? And we try to decide on one wildcard spot for the England squad in the summer! Theo Walcott, anyone? Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTu...
The Preview Show: We’re off to Baden-Baden
January 12, 2024 12:40 - 54 minutes - 75.1 MBThe Prem is back with a big ol’ relegation six-pointer! Marcus, Jim, Andy and Vish preview that and a whole lot more. We wonder in what state Kevin De Bruyne will return to Premier League action against Newcastle, Phil Brown gets last one shot at management before he gets the Bargain Hunt gig, and there is a MAJOR headloss in the final round of Jack’s Encyclopaedia. And, of course, to one of our long-time favourite characters in football: Sven, we’re wishing you well. Follow us on Twitter...
Ramble Reacts: Liverpool find a way
January 11, 2024 00:01 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBIn a twist that left Marcus’ aunt practically choking on her Victoria sponge, Liverpool turned the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final on its head after going behind against Marco Silva’s men! But then Fulham do have a chance of winning the Euro Millions. So, you know, there is always that. Marcus and Jim reflect on an intriguing encounter where Liverpool once again found a way to win thanks to the only person who’s more Scouse than then Scouse cat. Will they ever stop winning from a ...
One foot in a bucket of Carabao
January 10, 2024 12:12 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBFootball recently lost one of its greats. Today, Marcus, Jim, Andy and Vish remember Franz Beckenbauer – a player who reinvented his position and whose name has more significance than almost anyone else in the sport, though not without controversy. Elsewhere, Marcus jinxes Middlesbrough after their historic win against Chelsea last night, before we ask the question on everyone's lips: why haven't Man United signed Jesse Lingard yet?! Jim then puts some well-deserved cake in Marcus’ face aft...
A Man of the Prat
January 08, 2024 12:09 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBThat’s (almost) a wrap on the FA Cup third round! And we’re already looking forward to Liverpool playing Maidstone United on a plastic pitch at 12:30 in a few weeks’ time… Marcus, Luke and Vish look back on some of the best bits from one of the best weekends in the football calendar. Jason Tindall pulling on Sunderland fans’ heartstrings? Darwin Nunez playing a fan’s head like a drum? And a Pascal Chimbonda update?! Yes please. Plus, there’s the small matter of football’s true fairytale on...
Mailbag: How would we change the FA Cup?
January 06, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBShould FA Cup underdogs be allowed to choose whether they play at home or away? Marcus Speller thinks so. Today he, Luke and Jim discuss the one change they would each make to improve the world’s oldest cup competition. Speaking of making improvements, Jim also makes the case for banning Sweet Caroline from football. Plus, we hear from a listener that once beat Jamie Redknapp at Table Tennis. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. ...
The Preview Show: Cheer up Peter Reid
January 05, 2024 12:19 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBIt’s FA Cup third round weekend! And what a curtain-raiser it was last night on ITV4… Marcus, Luke, Jim and Vish discuss Sunderland gaffes ahead of the derby, Arsenal moaning ahead of their clash with Liverpool, and why Paul Cook is definitely ready to spring a cupset! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows and a visit from Pete Donaldson to put some fluid up your wall for ju...
The Liz Truss of Football
January 03, 2024 11:43 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBWayne Rooney lasted longer than the cabbage. And at least he didn’t have one thrown at him like Steve Bruce. Marcus, Luke, Andy and Vish discuss the exit of Luke Littler’s younger brother from Birmingham City and just why useful-FIFA-Committee-idiot-in-waiting Garry Cook appointed him in the first place. We also ponder West Ham fans’ split on Davide Moyes and – in totally normal news – Gianluigi Buffon wants goals to be made bigger and the Argentina FA retire the men’s national team number...
Happy New Year, bro
January 02, 2024 12:10 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBFestive football has almost drawn to a close and the highlight is most definitely Noni Madueke calling friend of the Ramble Jules Breach “bro”. Marcus, Andy, Jim and Vish react to that and share their displeasure that Liverpool vs Newcastle didn’t end 4-3. Just for old times’ sake. Elsewhere, Marcus makes his case for why Arsenal need a Tom Cairney in midfield and Vish explains why he isn’t surprised a goalkeeper scored a worldie for Arbroath. Plus, we hear the new Roy Hodgson “let’s not ta...
Our New Year’s Resolutions for Football in 2024
January 01, 2024 05:00 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBFootball’s great - but it’s not perfect. As a new year rolls around, we thought it was a perfect time to decide on some resolutions that football should definitely adopt. All of them. Even the ridiculous ones. Marcus, Jim, Luke and Vish bring some idea of their own, from shot clocks and sartorial guidance to fundamentally destroying the fabric of the game. Plus, we sift through a boatload of suggestions from you lovely lot, which mainly focus on spanking and Gary Neville’s goalgasm. **Plea...
What is the Football Ramble?
December 31, 2023 05:00 - 56 seconds - 1.3 MBLooking for a new podcast in 2024? This is what we’re all about! Hit subscribe for five episodes a week from the most entertaining football podcast out there. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mailbag: Why doesn't England produce more elite coaches?
December 30, 2023 05:00 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBMarcus, Andy and Jim are back to answer more of your questions, and we’re kicking off with one that’s dominated English football discourse for years: why doesn't England produce many elite coaches? Whether it’s a lack of intelligent football discussion (guilty), the FA resting on their laurels or dwindling opportunities in the Premier League, there’s loads to get stuck into. We then undo all our cutting insight by dreaming up some footballers’ appearances on celebrity cooking shows. Who wou...
The Preview Show: The Tartan Diego Simeone
December 29, 2023 12:08 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MBIf you’re going to make one New Year’s resolution, make it this: watch the Indian national team at the Asian Cup. Why, you ask? Trevor Sinclair has just been made their overhead kick coach. Marcus, Andy and Jim look back on a bitterly disappointing night for Arsenal and Konstantinos Mavropanos, who had to go through the Scott Sinclair Moral Maze™ of scoring against a club he barely played for. Plus, Roberto De Zerbi harnesses yet more chaotic energy, Phil Foden gets praise from a different...
Best of the Football Ramble 2023 (Part 2)
December 28, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBWe’re back with more fond reminisces! On today’s episode, we return to a difficult day for VAR and an even more difficult day for Pete Donaldson’s Twitter mentions. Plus, some of the worst stadium trivia you will ever hear in Jack’s Encyclopaedia and an update on Andy Carroll’s French renaissance! If you missed it, catch Part 1 of our 2023 throwback which came out on Boxing Day! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the...
Oi, Doswell!
December 27, 2023 12:34 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBBoxing Day, you never disappoint. Marcus, Andy and Luke are here and full of the joys of Christmas! And Luke can confirm that one Gosport Borough fan definitely was too… We discuss Man United’s Christmas miracle and everything you need to know about Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s deal (translation: we talk about his haunted pub). After another defeat for Newcastle, are reports that Eddie Howe is in trouble absolutely out of the question? Plus, a detour to Egypt for our two new favourite football club...
Best of the Football Ramble 2023 (Part 1)
December 26, 2023 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBToday, we’re throwing it back to the start of 2023 and reliving some of our favourite Ramble moments! The final stretch of the 2022/23 season saw some “proper gubbings", including Liverpool's seven-goal demolition of Man United. Oh, and don't forget the poor bloke who went to fill up his car and returned to his radio to find Spurs 5-0 down to Newcastle. The first half of 2023 of course also featured Andy losing his head at Luke during a game of Jack’s Encyclopaedia and our glorious trip to ...
Ramble Reacts: A turkey leg each at Anfield
December 23, 2023 21:17 - 31 minutes - 29 MBJim Campbell is happy with a point at Anfield. However, he’s not so happy with Zinchenko attempting to do the Stanky Legg when faced up against Mohamed Salah in the box. He and Luke tuck into the festive feast served up by Liverpool and Arsenal, before enjoying Robbie Fowler sticking the boot into Michael Owen for dessert. Plus, Jim admits he would move in with Peter Drury for the rest of the year if it meant Arsenal win the league. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and ...
Mailbag: Would the European Super League improve English football?
December 23, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBOur listener Christian has a theory: could a European Super League actually improve English football? Marcus, Luke and Andy debate the merits of that suggestion on today’s Mailbag. Elsewhere, Luke explains why someone should make a biopic all about Paolo Maldini’s tennis career and there's agreement that humiliation is the key to improving players' conduct in football! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football ...
The Preview Show: Incubating Pep’s head
December 22, 2023 11:59 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBWhat reason would Roy Hodgson have to incubate Pep Guardiola? I don’t know. It’s cold outside, but Marcus, Luke, Andy and Jim are here to warm your footballing hearts with tales of Hodgson looking after his owl eggs, Ross County’s manager having a full-blown rant about the standard of Scottish football, and Gary O’Neil almost certainly getting a contentious penalty decision against him and his team on Christmas Eve! Probably in the 92nd minute. Plus, can Luke Darth Moore at last turn his f...
Ramble Reacts: Liverpool hammer the Hammers!
December 20, 2023 23:39 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBMarcus needs consoling. Again. That’s because Fulham have been drawn against Liverpool in a two-legged semi-final. Oh no... Luke joins Marcus to react to Liverpool dishing out yet another defeat to poor old David Moyes, who made history by becoming the first manager to try and play a Carabao Cup quarter-final via email. Plus, why Santa has been dragged into the middle of the Celtic-Rangers rivalry and bold predictions that Steve Cooper’s going to pop up in the Bournemouth end at the weekend...
Arnie the Cockney Parrot
December 20, 2023 11:27 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBThe Carabao’s back! Today, Jim and Andy have to console Marcus after Kieran Trippier - aka one of Gareth Southgate's brave boys - suffered a difficult night at Stamford Bridge. At least Fulham won! Speaking of Southgate, Marcus touts Steve Cooper as the next England manager now that he’s been sacked by Nottingham Forest. Plus, we hear from a cockney parrot and learn about some West Ham fans that crashed a boat into Hammersmith Bridge… Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, an...
The Martínez Cinematic Universe
December 18, 2023 11:51 - 53 minutes - 49.8 MBThe sound of laughter, the sun appearing while you’re out for a walk, scoring a late penalty to draw 2-2 at the Etihad, these are just a few of the things guaranteed to bring a friendly smile out of Roy Hodgson. Today, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Vish take a moment to enjoy that before settling into their seats to watch the next chapter of the Martínez Cinematic Universe. Surely, Neal Maupay is the story’s best villain? Plus, Vish compares Liverpool 0 - 0 Man United to watching an episode of Take...
Mailbag: Are hard men overly romanticised?
December 16, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MB“Football was better in the good old days!” But was it really? Today, Marcus, Luke and Vish state the case for why football is actually better off with fewer Vinnie Jones type characters. I am sure Gazza agrees… Marcus then plays the hits by reminiscing about the time a 35-year-old Gabriel Batistuta nearly signed for Fulham and shoehorning everyone's (no-one's) favourite British-Canadian tennis playing Greg into the show. And no, it’s not Greg Proops… Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTo...
The Preview Show: Tom Cairney Fan Fiction
December 15, 2023 11:54 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBJoin us for a bumper Barclays preview! Marcus, Luke, Jim and Vish settle in to write some Tom Cairney fan fiction and wonder if Steve McClaren will tear his hair island out should Man United get punished by Jürgen n’ co. Elsewhere, Stevey Cooper looks to save his skin Under The Lights™ and Chelsea vote to ban something they’ve been doing all season - very noble. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramble ...
Ramble Reacts: Newcastle’s European adventure ends
December 13, 2023 23:34 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBAfter Newcastle’s chaotic loss against Milan, Pete comes down from off the ceiling to commiserate Andy, who saw his dreams of some paid Europa League work at St James’ go up in smoke. Commiserations are also extended to fans of the Premier League’s UEFA coefficient and we catch up with results elsewhere, as the Champions League group stages rage against the dying of the light. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the F...
Don’t trust the process
December 13, 2023 12:10 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MBIs Man United’s season over? Marcus, Jim and Vish debate that on today’s Ramble after their Champions League exit has left Vish yearning for the haunted boy himself, Ole Gunnar Solskjær. Things must be really bad… Elsewhere, Jim explains why perhaps Arteta didn’t play the kids in their “big rubber” against PSV last night and we wonder whether Sevilla have a Europa League Black Card that will guarantee them a spot in the knockouts, despite finishing bottom of their group. Plus, we take a mom...
Be as brave as Michael Owen
December 11, 2023 12:03 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBWe see you, sitting there with that apple core in your hand, about to listen to this podcast. See that bin over there? Go for it. Be brave. Be like Michael Owen. Marcus, Luke and Andy react to one of the weirdest things anyone has ever said this year, while Man United revert to their painful norm. Plus, Andy explains how Aston Villa went full-blown Emery on Arsenal, Marcus inspires Fulham to score more goals, and Whamaggedon descends upon Northampton Town! Oh, and we REALLY channel the spir...
Mailbag: How to fix football broadcasting
December 09, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.9 MBAfter a week where you could watch every Premier League game live, do we actually have... access to too much football? Today, Marcus, Luke, Andy and Pete are back for our (now weekly) Ramble Mailbag! On the show, the Ramblers are given the power to overturn one result from football history and Luke, nobly, decides to use his powers for good to overturn one of football’s great injustices. There's also a story about an 80-year-old Norwegian referee that has officiated over 5000 matches across...
The Preview Show: An ode to Emi Martinez
December 08, 2023 11:39 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MBWe want to talk about the football. Marcus wants to talk about the fact that he watched Fulham on Wednesday with Stuart Broad and then convinced Roberto Martinez to take the England job at the urinals. Well, we’ve had one England manager resign from a toilet so why not… Marcus, Andy, Luke and Pete discuss Steve Cooper’s last chance saloon at Wolves and a huge showdown at Villa Park! Pete also ponders on the logistics of ‘doing an Emi Martinez’, while Marcus has penned an ode to the great ma...