Football Ramble
2,211 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 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
When Poch gives you lemons
September 25, 2023 10:37 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBAfter Newcastle’s demolition job, Marcus is joined by our very own north east posse - Pete and On The Continent’s David Cartlidge! On today’s Ramble, we celebrate Big Ange’s brilliant suit at a brilliant North London derby, find out just how many times Sean Bean said the word “b***ard” on Sunday, and discover Mauricio Pochettino’s plan to save Chelsea Football Club with a bowl of lemons. Join us! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]...
The Preview Show: James Water-Prowse
September 22, 2023 10:45 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBThe Europa League returned last night and it was nice of Thames Water to honour the occasion by flooding the London Stadium. Pete, Luke and Vish are here today to wade through that and also to try to decide what pop star should replace the Michael Jackson statue outside Craven Cottage. Plus, they get excited for the North London Derby which Luke officially crowns as Barn Burner of the Weekend. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. ...
Ramble Reacts: A Bayern Burner!
September 21, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBLuke and Vish jump on after a weirdly underwhelming barn burner over in Munich, where four of Bayern’s fifty-six efforts found Man United’s net - and United somehow scored three. We wonder if either of these sides can make a meaningful contribution in Europe, get more details on Daniel Levy’s masterplan and reserve yet more love for the greatest Englishman who’s ever lived: Jude Bellingham. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Si...
The sausage of the sea
September 20, 2023 10:14 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBNewcastle sat down for negotiations with Milan last night and came away with a point! Can you call that a robbery? Pete, Luke and Vish are here to debate that on today’s show. Elsewhere, the lads propose that Matt Le Tissier should be a playable character in the new PGA Tour Golf video game and ask the important question: why are footballers’ nepo babies not more successful? Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Foo...
Derek Ten Hag
September 18, 2023 10:35 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBPetey’s on the pod, Petey’s on the pod! Pete joins Marcus, Luke and Andy to run the rule on the latest Manchester United disasterclass against Brighton, which leaves Marcus asking: would Harry Maguire really make it any worse? There’s also terrible Duran Duran puns, some ‘pissy banter’, and Pete tells us about the time he caused major delays at Luton Airport. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramble P...
The Preview Show: Worms of wisdom
September 15, 2023 11:01 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBThe Premier League is back! So naturally, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Andy are here to discuss the possibility of Pep Guardiola covering Phil Foden in chocolate and Roy Hodgson feeding worms to Crystal Palace’s next manager. We also discuss Jadon Sancho’s 'banishment' from Manchester United and what it means for him and Erik Ten Hag. Join us! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free sho...
On The Continent Teaser: Paul Pogba... What's the story?
September 14, 2023 04:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBToday, we thought we’d drop in a fascinating chat from this week’s episode of OTC. Dotun Adebayo, Andy Brassell and Nicky Bandini discussed Paul Pogba’s positive doping test, where it might leave his career and how we’ve ended up at this point. Listen to the full episode HERE and make sure to subscribe so you don't miss tomorrow's Ask OTC and loads more from On The Continent this season! Follow On The Continent on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for a...
Give it German Big Sam
September 13, 2023 10:29 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBMarcus, Jim, Andy and Vish are here to officially announce: England will win the Euros. Definitely. No doubt about it. That’s mainly because all the other nations are falling to bits. Portugal are managed by both Bert and Ernie, Leonardo Bonucci will litigate Italian football into oblivion and Germany are turning to Felix Magath. We also hear about David Beckham’s bid to become Superman and make some national team selections via the help of astrology Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTo...
Flick's got the flick
September 11, 2023 10:29 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MBAfter a huge weekend for German football and Costa Rican football mascots, Marcus Luke, Jim and Vish are here to discuss it all! We react to England’s drab draw with an inspirational Ukraine side and the problems it underlines for Southgate - plus, there’s the small matter of Hansi Flick’s exit as Germany head coach. The answer to all those problems? Get Jurgen Klinsmann in, of course! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign u...
Ramble Reacts: Those Bonnie Wee Scots!
September 09, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBMarcus and Jim jumped on the mics after Scotland took a decisive step towards Euro 2024! And one of our Scottish listeners tells England fans to “sook his baws”. Plus, a West Ham fan and potential scratch card winner travels to Ghana to watch Mohammed Kudus, there’s a devastating blow for the PIF Posse, and qualification for World Cup 2026 gets underway. Yes, really. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football R...
The Preview Show: Get yourself an egg
September 08, 2023 10:52 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBTake it from us, the U21 European champions: get yourself an oeuf. That’s our advice for the Lee Carsley-less France U21s. Marcus, Vish, Andy and Jim are back with more pearls of wisdom to kick off your weekend! We discuss Gareth Southgate’s small headache over who will partner super headache Harry Maguire, while Andy calls the Netherlands Burnley and Marcus gets more excited about Jude Bellingham than perhaps anything. Ever. Join us! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, a...
Pep's drum and bass
September 06, 2023 11:36 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MBInternational football is back, people! Marcus, Luke, Andy and Vish discuss reports that the FA are eyeing up Pep Guardiola with Gareth Southgate set to leave after the Euros… and quickly decide that leaving Pep to his own devices for months on end would be a terrible idea. We also discuss Mauro Icardi’s new car and Michael Owen reaching new levels of pointlessness. And there’s the small matter of Jordan Henderson’s first interview since moving to Saudi Arabia - we have an honest conversati...
A man of the laugh
September 04, 2023 10:42 - 56 minutes - 78 MBLike the bloke next to Stevey Cooper’s ear, Marcus, Luke, Vish and Jim are back to scratch your Premier League itch! We discuss Arsenal’s dramatic win over Manchester United, Spurs’ avuncular uncles, and - most importantly of all - who we’d want to be sat next to from the Los Angeles FC guest list against Inter Miami. Just keep Marcus away from Owen Wilson, please. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ram...
Ramble Reacts: Luton pay on Deadline Day
September 02, 2023 10:13 - 51 minutes - 70.5 MBLuke and Andy are back with the lowdown on a bustling deadline day! It left us pondering: will Stamford Bridge be blown up by extra-terrestrials? We also discuss why Newcastle’s group of dread in the Champions League isn’t so bad after all and commiserate Luton Town after they couldn’t sniff out a single morsel at the Kenny last night! 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 ...
The Preview Show: Luke Moorsels
September 01, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MBMarcus, Jim and Luke are back to look ahead to the Premier League weekend and react to an England squad with some familiar faces. Yeah, maybe a little too familiar… Plus, we ask what medieval structure Kenilworth Road will be this season and there are unconfirmed reports that Andy Brassell is a monster. Join us to kick off the weekend! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Today is your last chance to sign up to the Football Ramb...
Muskchester United
August 30, 2023 10:32 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBSweet, sweet Carabao! It was the second round of the League Cup last night and today Marcus, Luke, Andy and Jim are loving Marco Silverware instead after Fulham overcame Ange-ball at the Cottage. The lads then also speculate whether Fizzer is destined for the Canada job and they have an important message for Elon Musk… “Buy Manchester United!” Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free...
Jason Tindall’s got a text
August 28, 2023 10:30 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBRejoice! The Barclays has delivered again! Marcus, Jim and Luke have got no less than three contenders for barn burner of the weekend to get stuck into on today’s show. The lads also agree that Jason Tindall would probably thrive on a grown up version of Love Island, discuss how David Moyes and his band of Ferrymen ruined Brighton’s party, and celebrate the fact that a Sunderland player managed to save a dog's life. Woof! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us he...
Ramble Reacts: Chelsea leave Luton as mad as Hatters
August 26, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBLuke and Andy check in after Chelsea’s routine win against Luton Town, but are left with more questions than answers. Are Chelsea actually good? Are they a cohesive team or just a collection of sparkly individuals? And how doomed are Luton? At least Mauricio Pochettino has decided to go Full Redknapp… 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. Sign up for ...
The Preview Show: The licky Greenland bear
August 25, 2023 10:49 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBMarcus, Pete, Vish and Andy are here to pull up the curtain on the third Premier League weekend of the season! But we’ve got much bigger fish to fry, like the 2023 Greenlandic top flight where one team pulled out to go on a reindeer hunt. We preview Chelsea vs Luton Town - is it the biggest mismatch the Premier League has ever seen? - and discuss Inter Miami reaching ANOTHER final, but with Lionel Messi’s bodyguard in tow. Plus, a vintage edition of Jack’s Encyclopaedia where Vish must conf...
Where’s my Nathan?
August 23, 2023 10:39 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBThere’s nothing quite like Ally McCoist doing co-comms at Ibrox. Today Marcus, Jim, Vish and Pete are here not only to reflect on that but ask the important question: Does Luuk de Jong remind you of Terminator? Elsewhere, we try to decide whether Pep Guardiola will ask a fan to manage Man City while he recovers from back surgery and Jim starts beef with a child... Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Rambl...
Ramble Reacts: The Gunners Down the Owl
August 22, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBCome for analysis of referee David Coote’s decisions last night. Stay for the surprisingly long chat about the humble coot. Marcus and Luke chew over Arsenal’s gutsy win at Crystal Palace and give their opinions of Manchester United’s statement announcing that they’re finally parting with Mason Greenwood. 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. Sign up ...
Can we have a urinal?
August 21, 2023 10:23 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MBThe Lionesses fell short, but Mary Queen of Stops gave us one last cheer! Marcus, Luke, Vish and Jim commiserate England’s defeat in the Women’s World Cup final, wonder whether Michael Keane put in one of the worst displays we’ve seen in literally years, and find out why Dan Gosling has been disrupting games in east London. Plus, anyone up for a urinal on the outside of their house? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Preview Show: The PIF Posse
August 18, 2023 11:19 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBMarcus is here to officially open the weekend, which is great news for the nation as the Lionesses can now play their World Cup final on Sunday. He’s joined by Luke, Andy and Jim to revel in the excitement and look ahead to The PIF Posse’s big clash with Man City at the weekend. We also congratulate Micheal Olise for being persuaded to stay at Crystal Palace (thanks to hard man Roy Hodgson obviously) and we review the biggest event at the London Stadium this year… Wingfest 2023, baby!!! Su...
The Soup Pro League
August 16, 2023 11:11 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBWho should be the head of the goalkeeper's union? That’s the question Marcus, Pete, Jim and Vish ask today after Aaron Ramsdale and David Raya protest the goalkeeper's union will be stronger than any potential rivalry for the Arsenal no.1 shirt. Elsewhere, we ask why the Saudi Pro League is feeling like a big vat of soup made up of ageing players. Neymar - aka the Zayn Malik of football - is of course the main ingredient. Plus, we review the first episode of P̶u̶b̶l̶i̶c̶ I̶n̶v̶e̶s̶t̶m̶e̶n̶t...
Ramble Reacts: Man United somehow keep the Wolves from the door
August 15, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBMarcus and Luke reconvene after Man United’s haphazard heist saw them stole a point from under Wolves’ noses last night. Just like old times! We wonder if Andre Onana’s a lucky man after his rugby tackle (spoiler: he is) and ask what United need to do to improve things going forward. We also give some props to Gary O’Neil’s brave boys. 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 ...
You really need to bid for me
August 14, 2023 10:57 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MBMarcus, Luke, Jim and Vish surf a big ol’ wave of Barclays into the first Monday of the new season - join us! There’s plenty to get stuck into as Roy the Boy got in a scrap, Moises Caicedo got a lift to Chelsea from Peter Odemwingie and Ange Postecoglou brought some Aussie sunshine. 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. Sign up for an annual membershi...
The Preview Show: Kexit means Kexit
August 11, 2023 11:28 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBA new season, and more unanswered questions than ever! Will Harry Kane escape his safehouse and make it to Bayern Munich? Will Marcus go to see ANOTHER Bon Jovi gig? And will Pep Guardiola be successful in getting Nathan Redmond into a thong? Marcus, Luke, Pete and Vish are here to start your Premier League season with a bang! Plus, Speller vs Moore has FINALLY been decided. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Fo...
Introducing: Ramble Uncut
August 10, 2023 04:00 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBWe’re back with a Patreon teaser! Every Wednesday, subscribers to the Football Ramble Patreon get a special extended version of the show that is ONLY available on our Patreon feed. There’ll be listener emails, bonus Donaldson anecdotes and much, much more - you might even find a few of the outtakes that don’t make it onto the main show! This week on Ramble Uncut, Marcus, Andy and Pete got stuck into their experiences of airport lounges, train carriages with football fans, and Marcus' hatred...
Kevin de Eeyore
August 09, 2023 10:49 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBJulen Lopetegui’s stint at Wolves is officially over, but thankfully his return ticket to the continent is probably still valid. Today Marcus, Andy and Pete are here to discuss whether Gary O’Neil is the Gaviscon that Wolves now need. Andy then tries to win the West Ham fans over by explaining that their new signing is “tough as old boots”, before we explain why Kevin de Bruyne is the Eeyore of the Premier League. Subscribe to our European football show, On The Continent, here! Follow us ...
Donaldson’s Fishmongers
August 07, 2023 10:20 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MBThe new season is upon us! And where else to start but Pete’s potential incompetence as a fishmonger. Pete, Luke, Vish and Andy discuss the Community Shield, whether Hugh Jackman is a weird bloke after his visit to Wrexham, and we pay our respects to the teams that go thrashed on the opening day of the EFL season. Come join us and catch our next episode on Wednesday! Subscribe to our European football show, On The Continent, here! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and e...
The Ramble: Tried to text my dog
August 04, 2023 10:47 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MBVish is back and football is on its way back! The EFL returns and - Meg White drum roll please - there’s the Community Shield! The hottest Premier League-adjacent game of the summer. Pete and Luke give Vish a summer’s-worth of ribbing and then get down to (some) football chat. Plus, why Ed Sheeran’s Iron Maiden covers have ruined Chelsea’s season and we ask the crucial question: are you Carlton Palmer? Subscribe to On The Continent here! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube...
Inside Luton Town: Episode 2
August 03, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBWe know the history. Now, what about Luton Town’s future? In this episode, Kate Mason speaks to EFL experts, Luton’s CEO and manager, and fans to find out if Luton are ready for the next stage of their journey. Or has it come too soon? Not listened to Episode 1 yet? Find it directly below this one in your podcast app! Special thanks to the Luton Town Supporters’ Trust, the Oh When The Town Podcast, and everyone connected to Luton Town Football Club who helped us make this episode. Twe...
Inside Luton Town: Episode 1
August 02, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBLuton Town will be a Premier League club this season. But they’ll be a Premier League club like no other. Over the next two days on the Ramble feed, we’re going to tell the story of Luton’s extraordinary rise, fall and rise through the divisions. Join Kate Mason as she speaks to fans, residents, and the people at the very heart of the club. Episode 2 is out tomorrow, right here on the Football Ramble feed! Special thanks to the Luton Town Supporters’ Trust, the Oh When The Town Podcast, ...
The Ramble: The Bath Demon
August 01, 2023 10:18 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBWatch out! Mind you don’t get infected with Pete Donaldson-lookalike syndrome… Pete, Luke and Jim round-up the latest as another Viking joins the Premier League, Harry Kane keeps looking for less spicy food, and John Terry sings at Ashley Cole’s wedding. It’s as bad as it sounds. Come join us! Subscribe to our brand new On The Continent feed here! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live e...
OTC Transfer Special: Man United’s slice of Danish and Europe’s striker merry-go-round
July 31, 2023 11:02 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBMiguel Delaney and Nicky Bandini join Dotun for the final OTC transfer special of the summer, as Man United finalise a deal for one of Europe’s most exciting young strikers in Rasmus Højlund. But will the gamble be worth it? And what will he bring to Old Trafford? We’ve got all you need to know. Plus, the Kylian Mbappé saga rolls on as Liverpool and Chelsea throw their respective hats in the ring. We also get to plenty of your questions, as we highlight some of our favourite under the radar...
The Ramble: I’m toooo loyal
July 28, 2023 10:21 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBWhether its footballers kicking lumps out of each other in the States or Jordan Henderson heading to Saudi Arabia, there ain’t time for pre-season romance this summer! Pete, Luke and Jim chew the fat on all that and much more. Plus, Pete brings unexpected news about one of his favourite wrestlers lowballing plumbers in the Leigh-On-Sea area. Subscribe to On The Continent here! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for o...
The Drop In: James Graham and writing Southgate
July 27, 2023 16:19 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBToday, we’ve got something a little different on The Drop In! We’re joined by one of Britain’s most-celebrated writers for stage and screen: it’s James Graham! James has recently written a play entirely about Gareth Southgate and the England national team. Kate chats to him about what’s it all about and they reflect on how Southgate’s team have changed the face of national identity. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up f...
REVISITED | Pete's Film Club: Quincy, M.E.
July 26, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes - 31 MBIn our final special Patreon drop of the summer, we’re throwing it back to one of Pete’s personal favourites of the season! Listen on to find out more. For more bonus content just like this, head to patreon.com/footballramble! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other poten...
OTC Transfer Special: A €300m offer for Kylian Mbappé - what does this mean?
July 25, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBAfter Al-Hilal made a world-record transfer bid for Kylian Mbappé, Dotun is joined by Nicky Bandini and David Cartlidge to dissect what this means for Mbappé and the potential consequences for European football. One player trying his best not to move to Saudi Arabia is Romelu Lukaku - but, now Inter have lost interest, does he have a choice? Plus, we asses the Shakespearian love triangle that is emerging between Atlético Madrid, João Félix and Barcelona. Exciting news! From next season, On...
The Ramble: We’re off to JLingz FC
July 24, 2023 10:34 - 45 minutes - 62 MBIn an absolutely seismic pre-season friendly, Man United beat up Arsenal on the pitch - while Arsenal fans in the stands beat up each other. Ahh, soccer. Marcus, Jim and Pete thoroughly cover that, try to smuggle some Lionel Messi shirts out of Miami, book trials at JLingz FC and buy a hearse. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or...
Upfront: The Lionesses struggle past Haiti
July 22, 2023 16:02 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MBThe Upfront team bring you all the reaction to England’s very first game at the Women’s World Cup! England got off to a winning start, but a pretty unconvincing one. So, what next? Join Chloe and Rachel for chat throughout the tournament here and follow Upfront on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube! Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple ...
Ramble Reacts: A New Devil is Arriving
July 21, 2023 11:44 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBMarcus and Andy are back with big news! Everyone wants to leave Fulham. They discuss what playmaker-keeper André Onana will bring to Erik Ten Hag’s ranks and there’s some heated debate about King of the Cottage, Marco Silva! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate and re...
OTC Transfer Special: What’s going on in Ligue 1?
July 20, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBKylian Mbappé’s deadline to extend his PSG contract is approaching. Today, Jonathan Johnson joins Dotun and Andy to explain why Harry Kane to PSG would never have made sense and Andy explains why Dušan Vlahović is a much better fit. It’s fair to say the PSG ultras don’t agree… Elsewhere, we celebrate the romance of Ángel Di María’s return to Benfica before Andy and Jonathan talk about the transfers that have caught their eye so far this summer. We'll be back with another OTC Transfer Speci...
GOAT Farm: England
July 19, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBToday, we’re back with another of our Patreon mini-series: GOAT farm! In this series, we picked our favourite XI for a chosen team or subject and today's episode really is THE big one. It's England since 1990! Mr England himself, Marcus Speller, is joined by Jim Campbell for this one and beware… Jim has a midfield curveball. This is an episode you don't want to miss! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon fo...
Upfront's Guide to the Women's World Cup: England’s chances, Ireland’s hopes, and can Sam Kerr lead the co-hosts to glory?
July 18, 2023 16:00 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBIt’s FINALLY HERE! The World Cup starts on Thursday, and Upfront has all the info you need ahead of the biggest women’s football tournament in history. In Part One, Chloe and Rachel look at England’s chances and whether they can find their attacking rhythm in time. We also check in on Ireland’s hopes, wonder if Sam Kerr can fire the Aussies to glory and assess the reigning Olympic champions Canada. Join them for part two tomorrow on the Upfront feed featuring the USWNT, Brazil and some Euro...
The Football Ramble’s Guide to… David Beckham’s move to LA Galaxy
July 18, 2023 06:00 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBFor our final Guide To… of the summer, we could only end on football’s headline act making hay in Hollywood. Nope, it’s not Lionel Messi moving to Inter Miami - it’s David Beckham’s move to LA Galaxy back in 2007! From his box office debut - when he was properly injured - through to controversial loan moves back to Europe and eventual success, it remains one of world football’s most culturally significant transfers. But who did it actually benefit? The Galaxy? The League? Brand Becks? Marc...
The Ramble: The Fizzer Effect
July 17, 2023 10:59 - 56 minutes - 52 MBIt was another HUGE weekend in the football calendar… It’s always great to see the Scottish League Cup start again. It was a shame Bonnyrigg Rose couldn’t get a result, though. Lionel Messi did also sign for Inter Miami this weekend, so Marcus, Luke and Jim debate whether Messi winning MLS would be comparable to Maradona at Napoli. We also thank Ian Wright for the signing of Declan Rice and “my giddy aunt, here we go” Marcus has confirmed the signing of André Onana to Manchester United. Fo...
REVISITED | Ramble Meets… Declan Rice
July 15, 2023 12:18 - 29 minutes - 40 MBWith Declan Rice’s move to Arsenal FINALLY confirmed, Luke goes back into the archives to bring you his Ramble Meets interview episode with the man himself back in 2019. Rice gives a great insight into his personality, as he talks about being a professional footballer, how he interprets his own position, and some of the many sacrifices he made when he was growing up to not only succeed, but now become the most expensive English player of all time. So join Luke and Declan and enjoy! Follow ...
Ramble Reacts: Breakfast with Bayern
July 14, 2023 11:43 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBMarcus and Luke return with fresh, breakfast-based developments around Harry Kane to Bayern Munich! Petty squabbling between Speller and Moore incoming, so be ready to pick your side... We also don’t hold back on our thoughts over Jordan Henderson’s rumoured agreement to join Al-Ettifaq and we reflect on Dele’s hugely affecting interview with Gary Neville. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… The first ever World Cup
July 13, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 35 MBThe World Cup is still brilliant, but it’s got its problems. And yet the issues we face today aren’t as confusing and downright obscene as those faced by the thirteen teams who competed in the first ever World Cup. There was - we stress - some truly outrageous moments. Teams and fans missed their steamboats there, brawls erupted on the pitches and in the stands, kings picked some of the teams and a defeat in the final incited a literal military coup. Marcus, Luke, Andy and Pete are your in...