Football Ramble
2,211 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 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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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Pep Guardiola and José Mourinho: Part 1!
January 18, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MBTwo managers have defined football in the 21st century more than anyone else. And luckily for us, they have also both absolutely hated each other! Across two special Ramble Guides, we’re exploring their influence and their hatred in all its glory. In Part 1, Marcus, Andy and Vish look at the career of Pep Guardiola. We discuss how he built Barcelona and simultaneously pissed everyone off, how his rivalry with Mourinho at Real Madrid almost broke him, and his unrivalled influence on English...
The Drop In: Lutz Pfannenstiel and how to build a football team
January 17, 2023 05:00 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBHow do you build a football team from scratch? That’s exactly the dilemma today’s guest has had to overcome! Lutz Pfannenstiel is the only footballer in history to play in all six FIFA continental confederations. And now, he’s sporting director of St Louis City, a brand new football club entering MLS next month. We asked him what it’s like to build a squad - and a fanbase - from nothing and how he’s drawn on one of the most unique playing careers in the sport to guide the club forward. Who...
The Ramble: Let’s not be silly
January 16, 2023 12:00 - 54 minutes - 74.2 MBMarcus, Jim, Vish and Pete react to a huge weekend in the Premier League! Arsenal and Arteta exorcise their demons at Spurs, while VAR categorically does not in Manchester where Marcus Rashford set the record for the world’s longest dummy. We also discuss whether both Antonio Conte and Jurgen Klopp have lost their magic touch and Everton sink deeper into the mire. But anyone up for a Lampard-Moyes Freaky Friday body swap? Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: [email protected]...
The Preview Show: Down and Wout
January 13, 2023 12:05 - 59 minutes - 81 MBIt’s derby weekend, baby! And that’s just Moore vs Brassell… Marcus, Andy, Pete and Luke look ahead to two juicy derbies in Manchester and North London! Plus, Andy gets an absolute battering over another shameful Wout Weghorst prediction and Chelsea take their new car out of the parking lot and immediately get it written off. Oh dear Graham. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video e...
Bonus Teaser: The Teams of Our Lives - Arsenal's Invincibles
January 13, 2023 05:00 - 6 minutes - 8.48 MB**You can listen to the full episode and join our Patreon community here: patreon.com/footballramble** It's North London derby weekend! So last week on the Football Ramble Patreon, Marcus and Jim took a trip down memory lane... Every Sunday, we release a brand new bonus Ramble exclusively for our Patreon subscribers. This month, we're running a series called The Teams of Our Lives, where different Ramblers step into the studio for half an hour to relive football's greatest sides and their ...
On The Continent: The rise and fall of João Félix at Atlético Madrid
January 12, 2023 13:25 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBDotun and Andy are joined by Miguel Delaney to discuss the big signing of January: João Félix to Chelsea. But how did Atlético Madrid go from spending over £100m on a player to farming him out on loan to Chelsea? We also discuss the reaction to Gareth Bale’s retirement in Spain, chaos at the French Football Federation and what Zinedine Zidane’s got to do with it, and reflect on Gianluca Vialli’s legacy in Italy after a weekend of touching tributes. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us her...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Journeymen
January 11, 2023 05:00 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBWith Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Al Nassr, he’s now played for five different clubs in five different countries. So he has officially joined that revered, mocked and suspicious legion: the journeymen! But, what are they? What makes them tick? And why can some players – and clubs – just never settle? Today, we take a deep dive into the players and managers who simply cannot stop moving: including the goalkeeper who has played on every continent, the striker who was caught with cocaine at Che...
The Drop In: Neil Warnock and the secrets of management
January 10, 2023 05:00 - 52 minutes - 72 MBToday’s guest needs no introduction. The gaffer for 1,603 games in professional league football, no one has managed more in England. Kate quizzes Neil Warnock about some of his surprising secrets of management and some of his many unsurprising bust-ups down the years. Plus, Marcus’ Warnock impersonation rated AND Pep Talks returns… Who would you like Kate to speak to next? Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live even...
The Ramble: Vish’s house price Ramble
January 09, 2023 11:51 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBVish is back on the pod! He joins Marcus, Pete and Jim for an FA Cup round-up with all the pace of a runaway train pushed by Cody Gakpo! We chat Newcastle doing Newcastle things, a new contender for football’s most attractive goalkeeper, and cupsets all over the gaff! Elsewhere, Pete wages war against Wrexham, Marcus gets uncharacteristically angry at VAR and we check in with Julen Lopetegui’s lil secret camera. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up ...
The Preview Show: Rather he didn't have done that
January 06, 2023 12:37 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBMarcus, Pete , Jim and Andy are here to preview that most wonderful time of year: FA Cup third round weekend, baby! While Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr debut descends into chaos, we hear about scores being settled at Stevenage vs Newcastle in 2009, Accrington Stanley’s war with the council, and Vinnyball at Burnley! Plus, some not-so-bright ideas from Crawley Town’s resident crypto bros and – as usual – Jamie O’Hara! Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: [email protected]. Sig...
On The Continent: Can Napoli keep up their title tilt?
January 05, 2023 14:03 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBDotun and Andy are joined by Nicky Bandini to chew over the return of Serie A, where Napoli’s unbeaten run at last ground to a halt! We discuss whether this is a sign of things to come as teams struggle to return to form after a World Cup and winter break. Elsewhere, PSG also taste league defeat for the first time this season – and Lens bossed it – and it’s a tale of three marquee strikers in Spain! Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patre...
The Ramble: One Salt Bae and a Funeral
January 04, 2023 12:14 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MBJules, Jim, Pete and Lars choose violence today - just like Newcastle last night. They discuss Mikel Arteta’s latest touchline antics and Cristiano Ronaldo’s unveiling, where everything went to plan apart from forgetting which country he was in. Plus, crises galore! Everton and James Tarkowski head slide into their latest disaster, while Liverpool continue to labour and Antonio Conte continues to Antonio Conte. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up f...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… The FA Cup third round
January 03, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MBThis weekend sees the return of perhaps the most enjoyable fixture in the English football calendar: it's the FA Cup third round! Marcus, Luke and Jim are here with your definitive guide to the showpiece of the oldest cup competition in world football. From the tournament's unique traditions and quirks to some of its most celebrated moments and notable cult heroes, it's truly one of our favourite things in football. So point a glitzy Premier League team in the direction of your local mud ba...
The Ramble: What do you expect, lads?
January 02, 2023 11:13 - 48 minutes - 65.8 MBMarcus, Luke, Jim and David kick off the new year with a slice of familiarity, as Antonio Conte continues to moan about a lack of Spurs signings while the rot sets in and Ivan Toney continues his goalscoring shithousery. Elsewhere, the David Moyes Gloom hangs over West Ham while Arsenal have one hand on the Premier League trophy - sixteen games in. Get the ticker-tape! Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events,...
The Preview Show: Jack in Milan
December 30, 2022 13:14 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBMarcus, Luke and Andy look ahead to a bumper weekend of Premier League action, as Nottingham Forest search for a striker down the back of the sofa and Erling Haaland picks up where he left off. Elsewhere, Emi Martínez is back for the revenge match that nobody wanted, while a former England manager has apparently been visited by the ghost of his father - have a guess which one. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Pelé
December 30, 2022 05:00 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBLast night, we lost one of football’s true greats as Pelé passed away at the age of 82. Marcus, Jim and Luke relive his legendary international career, his complicated relationship with Santos as he grew into football’s first global celebrity, and his lasting importance to football – and sport – itself. Share your memories of Pelé @FootballRamble on Twitter and email us here: [email protected]. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your ...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Improving Football in 2023
December 29, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBWith the new year around the corner, it’s time to reflect, spend time with our loved ones… and suggest some of the worst format changes to football imaginable! Marcus, Luke, Pete and Jim hammer out their new year's resolutions for football in 2023 and hear some of your suggestions! Piers Morgan banned from all sport, anyone? Listen to our Guide To… Football’s Original Rules for more madcap ideas that *actually* happened. Believe us, the officiating has improved since 1863… Tweet us with y...
The Drop In: Omar Elabdellaoui and football’s most extraordinary comeback
December 28, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 53.9 MBAlmost two years ago today, Norway international Omar Elabdellaoui went blind in a firework explosion. 11 surgeries and 13 months later, he returned to the pitch for Galatasaray. Kate catches up with him about his incredible journey since that New Year’s Eve in 2020 and how he is seeing football – literally – with new eyes. Who would you like us to drop in on next? Tweet us @FootballRamble and @kvlmason or email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live ...
Gimme that shirt: The Premier League returns!
December 27, 2022 12:45 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBJules, Andy and Pete douse their flaming Christmas puddings with some goals, more misguided footballer tattoos, and Manchester United tears... They chew over the best of the Boxing Day football, where Spurs picked up from exactly the same confusing place they left off and Darwin Núñez proves for some that he is the second coming of Andy Carroll. Plus, a Newcastle fan embraces the real spirit of Christmas: wrestling with a child for Joelinton’s shirt. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us h...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… The Original Rules of Football
December 26, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes - 32 MBIn December 1863, a bunch of the most Victorian-sounding men imaginable gathered together to hammer out what would become the foundation of the beautiful game: the English Football Association’s rules for football. But – by jove! – not much of what they agreed makes sense today. Marcus, Jim and Pete take you through it on today’s Guide! What would you like us to cover on the Guides in 2023? Let us know @FootballRamble on Twitter or email us [email protected]! Sign up for our Patreon...
The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Christmas Football
December 23, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 52 MB’Tis the season for yellow cards and Robbie Savage having a fight in the Christmas party chocolate fountain! Jules, Luke and Jim bring you a comprehensive run down of that most unique of English football phenomena: the Christmas schedule. From the *very* homely origins of the tradition, to some memorable Boxing Day moments in years gone by, we’ll run you through it all - and introduce you to the master Christmas truant! And no, it isn’t Kevin Nolan. Merry Christmas from all of us here at ...
Best of the 2022 World Cup: Part 2
December 22, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MBJoin us for part two of our World Cup whip-round, as we bring you some of our favourite Ramble clips from the knockout stages. Lionel Messi fulfilled the dreams of millions, while England’s impressive development still couldn’t get them past a miserly France. Steve McClaren’s lookalike, a violent Terry Butcher and the Icardis also make some surprise cameos! Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambl...
Best of the 2022 World Cup: Part 1
December 21, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MBToday, we look back at our favourite moments from the group stages of a truly weird World Cup. The group stages threw up some absolute #narrative this tournament, with some heroic performances from the likes of Morocco and Japan, as well as England’s transition from easay -> awful -> easay. We also check in with Wayne Rooney’s (little) man management and Lineker’s Bar in Ayia Napa. Join us for all that nonsense! Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: [email protected]. ***Pleas...
On The Continent: Our World Cup roundup
December 20, 2022 12:01 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MBDotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen are here with our final OTC of the World Cup, as we plot Kylian Mbappé’s route back to the summit of world football. Has Lionel Messi passed on the torch yet? We also recap our winners and losers from the tournament, as Croatia proved class is permanent and Belgium’s golden generation truly lost their shine. Plus, it’s the OTC World Cup awards! Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live eve...
A World Cup final for the ages
December 19, 2022 13:23 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBArgentina are champions of the world! Marcus, Pete, Jim and Andy revel in an extraordinary night of drama. And trophy-humping. Plus, we look back on what has been a strange month of football for so many reasons. Tweet us @FootballRamble 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 review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you...
On The Continent: Goodbye Morocco and narratives galore for the World Cup final!
December 18, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MBAndy is joined by Nicky Bandini and French football expert Jonathan Johnson to unpack an undoubtedly dramatic finale to the 2022 World Cup. While all the talk is about Lionel Messi’s legacy, what does this final mean for Kylian Mbappé? They also explain why Zinedine Zidane seems to have been left so miffed and discuss their players of the tournament! But before all that, what’s the future for Morocco after a sensational run? And we remember a footballing great. Tweet us @FootballRamble a...
Mad King Infantino: Morocco and Croatia fight for third and another FIFA tournament, is it?
December 16, 2022 16:09 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBJules, Luke and Jim convene at Ramble HQ with just one more sleep before the most exciting day of the year: the World Cup 3rd/4th play-off! We hear your suggestions for replacing this fixture - including an Gianni Infantino vs Florentino Perez pillow fight. Speaking of which, Gianni’s been in front of the mic again and we re-launch a competition of our own: it’s Moore vs Breach in Jack’s Encyclopaedia! Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Pa...
Ice cream banquet: Morocco’s dream is over and it’s another final for France!
December 15, 2022 11:56 - 48 minutes - 66 MBMarcus, Luke and Andy react to last night’s second semi-final, where Morocco threw the kitchen sink at France. But Antoine Griezmann is so adaptable he’s also probably a plumber now. Elsewhere, the studio is split over how France and Argentina will match-up, we discuss whether the next England manager should be English, and we determine just what kind of dessert the third-fourth play-off is. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for ...
On The Continent: Messi takes Argentina to the summit, Morocco’s story so far, and Portugal’s special new gaffer
December 14, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBDotun, Andy and David relive an extraordinary night for Lionel Messi and Argentina as they thwacked Croatia to reach the World Cup final. While Messi summons the spirit of Zinedine Zidane in 2006, we discuss how Lionel Scaloni and the supporting cast have turned things around since defeat to Saudi Arabia. We also explain why Portugal’s match-up with José Mourinho is a terrible idea and we preview the big one tonight! Can Morocco do it? Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@foot...
Breach of respect: Southgate mulls on his future while Messi vs Modric awaits
December 13, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBNow the dust has settled on another England exit, Jules, Luke and Andy reflect on the future of Gareth Southgate, England and – most importantly all – Dave the cat. STOP JACK, HE’S NOT A LOAF OF BREAD MATE! We assess the reasonable and absolutely ridiculous options to replace Southgate and turn to our first semi-final: Argentina vs Croatia! If Lionel Messi is done with Wout Weghorst, that is… Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up for our Patreon for ...
Haaard: England despair and Morocco make history
December 11, 2022 10:32 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBMarcus, Luke, Jim and Pete reflect on a heartbreaking night for England that both bodes well for the future and summons some very familiar ghosts of the past. And bloody hell, Morocco! We ask whether they can ‘Greece it’ and go all the way. Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for weekly episodes throughout the World Cup and much more here: patreon.com/footballramble. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: [email protected]. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple ...
On The Continent: Croatia won the battle, while Louis van Gaal's army lost the war
December 10, 2022 11:59 - 39 minutes - 53.9 MBDotun and Andy are joined by Nicky Bandini to look over a pair of cracking quarter-finals, as Croatia's gnarly persistence got the better of Neymar n co - the favourites are out! Elsewhere last night, Louis van Gaal bows out with typical good grace after their loss via judges' decision to Lionel Messi’s security team. We also look ahead to Morocco vs Portugal and pay our respects to the legendary Grant Wahl. Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for weekly episodes throughout the World Cup an...
Let me entertain you: England prepare for a humdinger with France
December 09, 2022 13:41 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBMarcus and Luke are here for a special England vs France preview ahead of tomorrow! They discuss how Kyle Walker and co could contain Kylian Mbappé, why Gareth Southgate absolutely has to lift the handbrake, and the less than ideal presence of Robbie Williams in the England camp. Plus, our favourite correspondence ahead of the game! Listen in for all you need to know ahead of the big one tomorrow night. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: [email protected]. ***Please take th...
May we keep playing well and dancing: Netherlands prepare for Messi and the Croatians are coming!
December 09, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBIt’s the business end of the World Cup, people! Marcus, Jim and David look ahead to two crunch quarter finals today. Louis van Gaal has been dishing out more kisses as his squad gear themselves up for Argentina and Lionel Messi – who may or may not soon be banned from Mexico – while Brazil have more dance routines (and stray cats) ready for Croatia! Will it be two upsets or a titanic South American semi-final match-up? Listen in to find out what we think! The Campaign Against Living Misera...
Older than time itself: Parties on the streets of Morocco and Portugal have a new star!
December 07, 2022 11:38 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBMarcus, Luke and Pete pile into the studio after Morocco only bloomin’ went and did the Spanish! How’s Luis Enrique going to Twitch about this one… We discuss why the Spanish keep coming unstuck, why Samuel Eto’o kneed a man in the head, and why Portugal were so, so much better without Ronaldo. We also celebrate two forces that have been with us since the dawn of time – Pepe and Wayne Rooney. Wazza is just the gift that keeps on giving. Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for weekly episodes...
On The Continent: France’s weak spots, how the Dutch stop Messi, and spicy Swiss casseroles
December 06, 2022 11:29 - 42 minutes - 58 MBAndy, David and Lars bring you the scouting report on Les Bleus! What’s their main weakness? Can England win if Kylian Mbappé is on song? And who’s the Frenchman who’s quietly become player of the tournament… They also reflect on Brazil’s samba masterclass and where that leaves the field – plus, how an Everton flop can tame Lionel Messi and how has Cristiano Ronaldo fallen out with Fernando Santos of all people! There could be an upset on the Alpine horizon. Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign ...
Handbrakes off: England march into the quarters, where they’ll face Storm Kylian
December 05, 2022 10:33 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBIt’s another easay win for England! Marcus, Luke and Jim recap their impressive performance, as Jordan Henderson reminded us of the past and the ridiculous Jude Bellingham excited us for the future. Elsewhere, Olivier Giroud stands atop France’s male goalscoring charts after their win against Poland! No doubt Kylian Mbappe can make a further dent in Olivier’s lead when they line up against England on Saturday… Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for weekly episodes throughout the World Cup ...
Wanda around: Australia heartbreak, Denzel downs the USA, and England’s good luck charm
December 04, 2022 11:45 - 41 minutes - 56.3 MBSo close and yet so far: Jules, Pete and Andy discuss the big news. Mauro and Wanda Icardi are indeed back together. It was a huge night for Argentinian football in more ways than one of course – we reflect on the Messi hype and an inspiring tourney for the Socceroos (without any accents, for once). We also discuss how the USA will look going forwards and why England will definitely fare better because a bird pooed on Luke Shaw the other day. Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for weekly ep...
Let the knockouts commence: South Korean scenes and Aboubakar’s blaze of glory!
December 03, 2022 12:04 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MBMarcus, Lars and Jim convene at Ramble HQ After one final portion of the World Cup group stage banquet. We discuss an incredible night for South Korea and Cristiano Ronaldo’s great generosity – plus the happiest man to ever be sent off in a World Cup, a very teary Luis Suárez and a very punchy Edison Cavani. We also find out how FIFA are well-prepared to make sure the group stage format is never this good again. Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for weekly episodes throughout the World Cu...
The Maoam Monster: Bloody hell Japan, Germany crash out, and misshapen balls
December 02, 2022 12:47 - 40 minutes - 56.3 MBJules, Pete and Andy chat about a truly epic night of football! Not for Japanese policemen, mind. Japan top the Group of Death™ against all odds while Kai Havertz at least wins the real quiz sponsored by Budweiser. Plus, a Mexican fan stabs his telly and Harry Maguire finally makes an appearance in Ghana’s parliament. Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for weekly episodes throughout the World Cup and much more here: patreon.com/footballramble. Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: sh...
At The Match: Andy and Jules watch Portugal vs Uruguay!
December 02, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 76.7 MBJourney with Andy and Jules to the Lusail Stadium for Portugal’s second group stage game against Uruguay at the 2022 World Cup. They discuss the strangeness of this tournament, the atmosphere in the country amongst the fans, and encounter an alarming number of grown men doing Cristiano Ronaldo’s trademark celebration! Plus, hidden hot dogs and Bud Zeroes all round… Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for weekly episodes throughout the World Cup and much more here: patreon.com/footballramble....
On The Continent: Is this finally Lionel Messi’s World Cup and what happened to Denmark?!
December 01, 2022 13:25 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBDotun and Andy are joined by French football expert Jonathan Johnson after a dramatic day for World Cup giants and unfancied hopefuls alike! Amidst a baffling night for Poland, we discuss why Argentina and Lionel Messi are fitting together at just the right time. Plus, why France could be knocked off their stride by defeat to Tunisia and Andy curse ANOTHER dark horse… Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for weekly episodes throughout the World Cup and much more here: patreon.com/footballramb...
Best thing since sliced veg: England put Wales to the sword and Louis van Gaal sharpens his knife
November 30, 2022 11:42 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBDefinitive proof last night: it’s always good to have a Marcus in there! Marcus, Jim and David discuss England’s 3-0 victory over Wales and just how responsible Chesney Hawkes was for that second half storm. We also deliberate who Southgate should go with in the knockouts after Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden impress. And it isn’t over for Gareth Bale in a Wales shirt, but should it be? Meanwhile, USA and their swashbuckling midfield progress – how far can they go? Plus, Senegal prepare to ...
Jordan Ayew’s whip party: A true World Cup barn-burner, Ghana set up Uruguay shootout, and the hair of god
November 29, 2022 11:48 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBWhew, what a day of World Cup football! Marcus, Lars and Pete bounce into the studio after Vincent Aboubakar and Serbia’s mad defensive line make a very entertaining combination and Jordan Ayew whips down the South Koreans. Elsewhere, we take a trip to Richarlison’s island which may or may not be owned by Sven, Cristiano Ronaldo and Piers Morgan call upon the Hair of God, and Marcus gets very confused by the Far Cry video game franchise. Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for weekly episode...
On The Continent: Spain lack the knockout punch, Belgium’s ageing greats look ordinary, and Portugal’s bizarre approach
November 28, 2022 10:23 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBDotun and Andy are joined by Miguel Delaney to recap more Qatar clashes, as Spain and Germany both rope-a-doped their way to honours even in last night’s main event. Elsewhere, Belgium’s ageing generation looked all out of ideas against Morocco while Croatia keep their fountain of youth flowing. And, with a clash tonight against serial shithousers Uruguay, can Portugal finally sort themselves out? Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for weekly episodes throughout the World Cup and much more ...
I don't trust 'em: Lionel Messi saves the day, the Aussies have a chance, and France advance
November 27, 2022 11:29 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MBMarcus, Andy and Pete are here to answer this World Cup's definitive question: after last night's heroics, have Robert Lewandowski and Lionel Messi secured a move to Fulham? Elsewhere the Aussies' great win over Tunisia gives them hope, Andy's going to have a fight with Graeme Souness and Wayne Rooney's bizarre (little) man management skills have been exposed. Pete’s Film Club is back today! Luke and Pete watched the FIFA-funded 'United Passions', which is nearly the worst thing they've e...
Patreon Teaser: Pete’s Film Club returns!
November 27, 2022 05:00 - 6 minutes - 8.73 MBWhat happens when Sepp Blatter and FIFA make a film? Today, Pete and Luke find out... We’re releasing bonus weekly editions of Pete's Film Club on our Patreon throughout the World Cup. Here’s a taste of our first episode out today, where Pete and Luke review FIFA's self-funded film about its own history. It's United Passions! Oh God. Sign up for as little as $5/month here and get these episodes and ad-free Rambles direct to your own podcast feed: patreon.com/footballramble. Hosted on Aca...
Just like old times: England disappoint, Wales get undone and Qatar make history
November 26, 2022 12:28 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBMarcus, Jim and David trudge into the studio after a turgid night for England, who reminded us just how bad we used to have it. It’s okay though: Uri Geller’s helicopter is on its way to Qatar to save the day. Speaking of Qatar, they officially made history as the tournament’s worst hosts after losing to Ecuador. We also recap Wales’ last-gasp sickener against Iran - not that any of their fans mind, as they’re all on the beach in Tenerife. Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for weekly epis...
Respect the elderly: Penaldo strikes again and England take on USA!
November 25, 2022 11:14 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MBIn a moment reminiscent of watching Hot Fuzz on ITV2, Penaldo struck again on another jam-packed day of World Cup action! Marcus, Jim and Andy are on hand to thank Portugal and Ghana for delivering an unbelievable half of football. Elsewhere, we can say the tournament has properly started now Brazil have played and we get ready for the big one tonight, as Aaron Ramsdale proves he has too much spare time ahead of England vs USA… Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for weekly episodes througho...
On The Continent: Germany falter, Spain can win everything with kids, and are France favourites again?
November 24, 2022 12:07 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBThe Bundesliga beat Germany! The league’s Japanese contingent felled Hansi Flicke’s men yesterday in another huge upset, while Spain crush Costa Rica. Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini provide the European perspective on it all in our first World Cup edition of On The Continent! What’s wrong with Germany’s mentality? Can Spain’s kids carry them all the way? And why are France better with Olivier Giroud than Karim Benzema? Pete’s Film Club is back! Sign up for weekly episodes throughout the W...