Maine Road Ramble
367 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsMaine Road Ramble is a Manchester City focused podcast originally created by Kevin Nelson and Ger Deegan, who met while writing for SB Nation a few years back. In it's present state, the Maine Road Ramble team is made up of Ger, Andrew Dettmer, Jon Ashley and Joe Ricci.
The podcast structure is quite loose and conversational with the banter ranging across all aspects of the game, including tactics, analytics, match recaps, and much more. Thanks to the size of our team, we also provide a couple of specialized series, such as transfer targets, legal ramifications, etc.
Looking to have the latest and greatest on all things Manchester City? Have a listen and interaction is encouraged so please get in touch! You can find us on Twitter @MaineRoadRamble or via email at [email protected]. Reach out with any questions, thoughts, or suggestions and we'll be sure to mention them on an episode. Thanks for all the support!
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Episodes
9: The Transfer Show - Chelseas and Losers
September 02, 2021 02:00 - 1 hourAndrew and Joe break down each team's transfer window and decide who the Chelseas and the losers are.
S3 Ep9: The Transfer Show - Chelseas and Losers
September 02, 2021 02:00 - 1 hourAndrew and Joe break down each team's transfer window and decide who the Chelseas and the losers are.
S3 Ep8: Making It Look Effortless
August 31, 2021 02:48 - 1 hourA second consecutive 5-0 victory for Manchester City keep the good vibes flowing on the Maine Road Ramble as Kevin Nelson and Ger Deegan return to break down the match vs. Arsenal. After taking a holistic look at the performance and discussing what all this means for Arsenal/Mikel Arteta, the conversation shifts to a focus on three specific players - Bernardo Silva, Ferran Torres, and Jack Grealish - that impressed this past weekend and throughout the early season. Then we move on to the sti...
8: Making It Look Effortless
August 31, 2021 02:48 - 1 hourA second consecutive 5-0 victory for Manchester City keep the good vibes flowing on the Maine Road Ramble as Kevin Nelson and Ger Deegan return to break down the match vs. Arsenal. After taking a holistic look at the performance and discussing what all this means for Arsenal/Mikel Arteta, the conversation shifts to a focus on three specific players - Bernardo Silva, Ferran Torres, and Jack Grealish - that impressed this past weekend and throughout the early season. Then we move on to the sti...
S3 Ep7: Dear Lord Baby Jesus
August 24, 2021 03:10 - 1 hourCity recovered from an opening week defeat to put together a comprehensive performance at home against Norwich City. The 5-0 victory over the Canaries got the good vibes back for the Blues and this episode is nothing but positivity as we break down the match. We analyze the game from every angle, including Daniel Farke's misplaced desire to man mark Bernardo, Gabriel Jesus' quality off the right wing, Kyle Walker's renaissance, and an interesting tactical wrinkle in Pep's press. It's a full ...
7: Dear Lord Baby Jesus
August 24, 2021 03:10 - 1 hourCity recovered from an opening week defeat to put together a comprehensive performance at home against Norwich City. The 5-0 victory over the Canaries got the good vibes back for the Blues and this episode is nothing but positivity as we break down the match. We analyze the game from every angle, including Daniel Farke's misplaced desire to man mark Bernardo, Gabriel Jesus' quality off the right wing, Kyle Walker's renaissance, and an interesting tactical wrinkle in Pep's press. It's a full ...
S3 Ep6: Talking Norwich City with Michael Bailey from The Athletic
August 20, 2021 01:15 - 28 minutesOur opposition breakdown series is back for the 2021/22 season and we're kicking it off with the newly promoted Norwich City! Kevin Nelson is joined by Michael Bailey from The Athletic to explore the state of the club from Daniel Farke's tactics to ownership's approach to transfer spending and the strength of the roster. Check out some of the resources used in the research for this podcast. On The Ball Podcast Michael Bailey's feature on Christos Tzolis Bethnal Y and G's profile on Chr...
6: Talking Norwich City with Michael Bailey from The Athletic
August 20, 2021 01:15 - 30 minutesOur opposition breakdown series is back for the 2021/22 season and we're kicking it off with the newly promoted Norwich City! Kevin Nelson is joined by Michael Bailey from The Athletic to explore the state of the club from Daniel Farke's tactics to ownership's approach to transfer spending and the strength of the roster. Check out some of the resources used in the research for this podcast. On The Ball Podcast Michael Bailey's feature on Christos Tzolis Bethnal Y and G's profile on Chr...
S3 Ep5: xG? More Like xNo Not Again
August 18, 2021 03:55 - 54 minutesManchester City's 2021/22 Premier League campaign is underway! Unfortunately, it's off to less than a roaring start but Andrew Dettmer and Kevin Nelson are on the podcast to break down all the intricacies from the match. No dramatic conclusions can be had from a single match at the start of the season but we discuss what to make of the narrowness from both sides, Jack Grealish's league debut, and why Tottenham were so effective countering down City's left side of defense. It's a winding and ...
5: xG? More Like xNo Not Again
August 18, 2021 03:55 - 56 minutesManchester City's 2021/22 Premier League campaign is underway! Unfortunately, it's off to less than a roaring start but Andrew Dettmer and Kevin Nelson are on the podcast to break down all the intricacies from the match. No dramatic conclusions can be had from a single match at the start of the season but we discuss what to make of the narrowness from both sides, Jack Grealish's league debut, and why Tottenham were so effective countering down City's left side of defense. It's a winding and ...
S3 Ep4: 2021 Will Be Lots of Fun - Season Kickoff Extravaganza
August 13, 2021 03:39 - 1 hourGer and Andrew sit down to discuss what City look like with only hours left before the 2021 EPL Season kicks off and then turns their analysis towards the rest of the league and how each member of MRR thinks the season will shakeout in terms of top 6 and bottom 3. - Manchester City Overview (2:00) - Rest of the League (36:00) - Predictions (1:05:00)
4: 2021 Will Be Lots of Fun - Season Kickoff Extravaganza
August 13, 2021 03:39 - 1 hourGer and Andrew sit down to discuss what City look like with only hours left before the 2021 EPL Season kicks off and then turns their analysis towards the rest of the league and how each member of MRR thinks the season will shakeout in terms of top 6 and bottom 3. - Manchester City Overview (2:00) - Rest of the League (36:00) - Predictions (1:05:00)
3: Jack Grealish Special: The Tactical/Analytical Impacts Of City's Newest Player
August 11, 2021 04:14 - 59 minutesJack Grealish is the newest addition to the Manchester City squad and this episode is dedicated to breaking down all the tactical and analytical nuances. The conversation ranges from how his defending compares to City's current midfielders to how he'll exactly fit in Pep Guardiola's defensive scheme. We also touch on what Grealish brings on the offensive side that they team doesn't already have and how a variety of lineups may shape around him. Here are some resources used in the planning ...
S3 Ep3: Jack Grealish Special: The Tactical/Analytical Impacts Of City's Newest Player
August 11, 2021 04:14 - 58 minutesJack Grealish is the newest addition to the Manchester City squad and this episode is dedicated to breaking down all the tactical and analytical nuances. The conversation ranges from how his defending compares to City's current midfielders to how he'll exactly fit in Pep Guardiola's defensive scheme. We also touch on what Grealish brings on the offensive side that they team doesn't already have and how a variety of lineups may shape around him. Here are some resources used in the planning ...
S3 Ep2: Academy & Loan Players To Watch This Season
August 04, 2021 04:14 - 1 hourManchester City preseason is upon and with that, it brings the renewed excitement of seeing the team's youth prospects run with the first team. Over the past three games, several academy products have shown flashes of potential and it's a necessity to understand which ones are worth staying up to date on throughout the season. So we broke down more than 20 players to varying degrees to get you ready to stay up to date on City's future, from individuals who never left Academy Stadium to those...
2: Academy & Loan Players To Watch This Season
August 04, 2021 04:14 - 1 hourManchester City preseason is upon and with that, it brings the renewed excitement of seeing the team's youth prospects run with the first team. Over the past three games, several academy products have shown flashes of potential and it's a necessity to understand which ones are worth staying up to date on throughout the season. So we broke down more than 20 players to varying degrees to get you ready to stay up to date on City's future, from individuals who never left Academy Stadium to those...
S3 Ep1: Transfer Window Check In: Updates On All 20 Teams
July 28, 2021 04:13 - 1 hourThe summer transfer window is far from over but with the season quickly approaching, it seemed appropriate to check in on the latest dealings to assess the roster changes so far for all 20 Premier League teams. We'd like to add in the necessary caveat that there is still plenty of time for squads to fill the holes in their rosters so our goal wasn't to jump to any conclusions on the offseason yet (though it may seem that way times). This discussion features Joe Ricci, Kevin Nelson, and Andre...
1: Transfer Window Check In: Updates On All 20 Teams
July 28, 2021 04:13 - 1 hourThe summer transfer window is far from over but with the season quickly approaching, it seemed appropriate to check in on the latest dealings to assess the roster changes so far for all 20 Premier League teams. We'd like to add in the necessary caveat that there is still plenty of time for squads to fill the holes in their rosters so our goal wasn't to jump to any conclusions on the offseason yet (though it may seem that way times). This discussion features Joe Ricci, Kevin Nelson, and Andre...
S2 Ep67: Man City Women Offseason Updates
July 21, 2021 03:18 - 44 minutesWe are long overdue for an update on the Manchester City women's team so we recruited our old friend Ash to help us go through the end of their season and what roster changes have occurred so far this season. She joined Kevin Nelson to discuss the biggest news yet, the departures of Sam Mewis and Rose Lavelle along with the additions of Khadija "Bunny" Shaw and Vicky Losada and what it all means for the team's prospects next season. With the women's tournament at the Tokyo Olympics starting ...
67: Man City Women Offseason Updates
July 21, 2021 03:18 - 45 minutesWe are long overdue for an update on the Manchester City women's team so we recruited our old friend Ash to help us go through the end of their season and what roster changes have occurred so far this season. She joined Kevin Nelson to discuss the biggest news yet, the departures of Sam Mewis and Rose Lavelle along with the additions of Khadija "Bunny" Shaw and Vicky Losada and what it all means for the team's prospects next season. With the women's tournament at the Tokyo Olympics starting ...
S2 Ep66: Euro 2020 Knockouts - Schick Happens
June 30, 2021 01:33 - 1 hourJoe and Andrew sit down to catch up on the madness that has ben Euro 2020 so far and look ahead to what we can expect in the remaining matchups.
66: Euro 2020 Knockouts - Schick Happens
June 30, 2021 01:33 - 1 hourJoe and Andrew sit down to catch up on the madness that has ben Euro 2020 so far and look ahead to what we can expect in the remaining matchups.
65: The Transfer Show: Striker Targets
June 09, 2021 02:59 - 1 hourSilly season is upon us and our transfer series is back to look at the most appealing while simultaneously realistic targets for Manchester City to look at for void left by Sergio Aguero at center forward. The three options we present vary in notoriety but City should undoubtedly have these guys on their minds this transfer window, with one name clear at the top of the list. There are some very obvious names we did not talk about on this show for availability reasons but let us know who yo...
S2 Ep65: The Transfer Show: Striker Targets
June 09, 2021 02:59 - 1 hourSilly season is upon us and our transfer series is back to look at the most appealing while simultaneously realistic targets for Manchester City to look at for void left by Sergio Aguero at center forward. The three options we present vary in notoriety but City should undoubtedly have these guys on their minds this transfer window, with one name clear at the top of the list. There are some very obvious names we did not talk about on this show for availability reasons but let us know who yo...
64: Champions League Final Review
June 02, 2021 03:29 - 38 minutesManchester City's incredible season came to a disappointing end, losing 1-0 to Chelsea in the Champions League final. We've had a few days to reflect on the defeat and have reluctantly returned to the microphone to diagnose what went wrong for City. There's no definitive conclusion and we discuss a confluence of factors that contributed to the result, ranging from lineup decisions to tactics and simply, Chelsea being a really good team. We mentioned quite a bit of additional reading materia...
S2 Ep64: Champions League Final Review
June 02, 2021 03:29 - 36 minutesManchester City's incredible season came to a disappointing end, losing 1-0 to Chelsea in the Champions League final. We've had a few days to reflect on the defeat and have reluctantly returned to the microphone to diagnose what went wrong for City. There's no definitive conclusion and we discuss a confluence of factors that contributed to the result, ranging from lineup decisions to tactics and simply, Chelsea being a really good team. We mentioned quite a bit of additional reading materia...
S2 Ep63: Champions League Final Preview
May 28, 2021 00:26 - 1 hourThe biggest game in Manchester City's history is quickly approaching and we felt the urge to preview the Champions League final against Chelsea from every angle. We touch on tactics, lineup selections, substitutions, penalty takers, and so much more!
63: Champions League Final Preview
May 28, 2021 00:26 - 1 hourThe biggest game in Manchester City's history is quickly approaching and we felt the urge to preview the Champions League final against Chelsea from every angle. We touch on tactics, lineup selections, substitutions, penalty takers, and so much more!
62: Aguero Brightons Our Day One Last Time Vs. Everton
May 25, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourSergio Aguero may has played his final Premier League minutes in a Manchester City shirt and did so as his vintage self, scoring two goals in the final match of the season against Everton. Jon Ashley, Kevin Nelson, and Andrew Dettmer gather to discuss his final performance briefly and whether it's put him back in contention for a substitution in the Champions League final. A larger appreciation of Aguero is certainly due after the season but the discussion preceding and following his play fo...
S2 Ep62: Aguero Brightons Our Day One Last Time Vs. Everton
May 25, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourSergio Aguero may has played his final Premier League minutes in a Manchester City shirt and did so as his vintage self, scoring two goals in the final match of the season against Everton. Jon Ashley, Kevin Nelson, and Andrew Dettmer gather to discuss his final performance briefly and whether it's put him back in contention for a substitution in the Champions League final. A larger appreciation of Aguero is certainly due after the season but the discussion preceding and following his play fo...
S2 Ep61: Pizzas, Penalties, and Puskas
May 16, 2021 20:10 - 1 hourManchester City have clinched the 2020-21 Premier League title and this episode discusses all the factors and moments that have led to this success. Kevin Nelson, Joe Ricci, and Andrew Dettmer evaluate how this title stacks up against the other two Pep Guardiola has one so far and the previous two under Roberto Mancini and Manual Pellegrini. There is an interesting discussion on how Guardiola has changed the league since coming to Manchester and how he's adjusted to the Premier League's resp...
61: Pizzas, Penalties, and Puskas
May 16, 2021 20:10 - 1 hourManchester City have clinched the 2020-21 Premier League title and this episode discusses all the factors and moments that have led to this success. Kevin Nelson, Joe Ricci, and Andrew Dettmer evaluate how this title stacks up against the other two Pep Guardiola has one so far and the previous two under Roberto Mancini and Manual Pellegrini. There is an interesting discussion on how Guardiola has changed the league since coming to Manchester and how he's adjusted to the Premier League's resp...
60: Panenkas and PS-GG
May 11, 2021 03:49 - 56 minutesAn up and down week has been properly processed by the team and Kevin, Joe, and Andrew are on the mic to discuss the Champions League semifinal victory vs. PSG followed by a Premier League loss to Chelsea with an opportunity to clinch the league on the line. This episode features several listener questions and revisits some transfer questions in addition to the tactics tidbits and talking points from the games over the past week.
S2 Ep60: Panenkas and PS-GG
May 11, 2021 03:49 - 54 minutesAn up and down week has been properly processed by the team and Kevin, Joe, and Andrew are on the mic to discuss the Champions League semifinal victory vs. PSG followed by a Premier League loss to Chelsea with an opportunity to clinch the league on the line. This episode features several listener questions and revisits some transfer questions in addition to the tactics tidbits and talking points from the games over the past week.
S2 Ep59: Paris, Palace, and Protests
May 02, 2021 23:09 - 1 hourKevin Nelson and Andrew Dettmer discuss a busy week of Manchester City and the footballing world overall. We start by talking about the protests and break in at Old Trafford and what it means for the team/sport. Then we move on to some game action and deep dive into all aspects of the first leg victory against PSG. Finally, we recap the Crystal Palace victory and take solace in vintage Sergio Aguero.
59: Paris, Palace, and Protests
May 02, 2021 23:09 - 1 hourKevin Nelson and Andrew Dettmer discuss a busy week of Manchester City and the footballing world overall. We start by talking about the protests and break in at Old Trafford and what it means for the team/sport. Then we move on to some game action and deep dive into all aspects of the first leg victory against PSG. Finally, we recap the Crystal Palace victory and take solace in vintage Sergio Aguero.
58: The Only Cup We Carabaout
April 27, 2021 00:57 - 1 hourJon, Andrew, and Joe reflect on City's fourth successive League Cup triumph and a classy win at Aston Villa. There's praise a plenty for full-backs and a certain twenty-year-old from Stockport, and a look-ahead to the Champions League semi-final with PSG.
S2 Ep58: The Only Cup We Carabaout
April 27, 2021 00:57 - 1 hourJon, Andrew, and Joe reflect on City's fourth successive League Cup triumph and a classy win at Aston Villa. There's praise a plenty for full-backs and a certain twenty-year-old from Stockport, and a look-ahead to the Champions League semi-final with PSG.
S2 Ep57: 48 Hours of ESL Hell
April 21, 2021 01:47 - 1 hourIn an emergency Full Squad Pod, Ger, Andrew, Joe, Kevin and Jon pick the bones out of a rollercoaster 48 hours of greed that threatened the very existence of the podcast.
57: 48 Hours of ESL Hell
April 21, 2021 01:47 - 1 hourIn an emergency Full Squad Pod, Ger, Andrew, Joe, Kevin and Jon pick the bones out of a rollercoaster 48 hours of greed that threatened the very existence of the podcast.
S2 Ep56: Not An Ideal Leeds Up To The Second Leg
April 11, 2021 20:04 - 47 minutesManchester City lost for the first time in forever, falling to Leeds United by a 2-1 score. Kevin Nelson and Ger Deegan took the time to break down the loss and if there are any possible implications the loss has on City's Champions League second leg matchup with Dortmund coming up in the midweek. The conversation touches on Pep's heavy rotation, the Guardiola vs. Bielsa tactical battle, and some individual player performances. Be sure to rate and review in the show if you’ve enjoyed it an...
56: Not An Ideal Leeds Up To The Second Leg
April 11, 2021 20:04 - 48 minutesManchester City lost for the first time in forever, falling to Leeds United by a 2-1 score. Kevin Nelson and Ger Deegan took the time to break down the loss and if there are any possible implications the loss has on City's Champions League second leg matchup with Dortmund coming up in the midweek. The conversation touches on Pep's heavy rotation, the Guardiola vs. Bielsa tactical battle, and some individual player performances. Be sure to rate and review in the show if you’ve enjoyed it an...
55: Two Wins & Four More Years of KDB
April 08, 2021 11:13 - 57 minutesJon, Andrew and Joe revel in the news of Kevin De Bruyne's contract extension and cast their eyes over wins - some more comfortable than others - over Leicester and Borussia Dortmund.
S2 Ep55: Two Wins & Four More Years of KDB
April 08, 2021 11:13 - 56 minutesJon, Andrew and Joe revel in the news of Kevin De Bruyne's contract extension and cast their eyes over wins - some more comfortable than others - over Leicester and Borussia Dortmund.
54: Talking Borussia Dortmund with Adam Darowski from FbRef
April 04, 2021 16:09 - 57 minutesKevin is joined by Adam Darowski, the head of user experience with Sports Reference and FbRef, to discuss Borussia Dortmund. We go in depth on all aspects of the club from the tactics to the players and recent runs of form. In addition to Adam’s work with FbRef, he also tracks Dortmund’s goal contributions based on hockey style scoring criteria. It provides some interesting data and his work on that can be found at http://www.darowski.com/bvb/gundogan. Be sure to rate and review in the sho...
S2 Ep54: Talking Borussia Dortmund with Adam Darowski from FbRef
April 04, 2021 16:09 - 56 minutesKevin is joined by Adam Darowski, the head of user experience with Sports Reference and FbRef, to discuss Borussia Dortmund. We go in depth on all aspects of the club from the tactics to the players and recent runs of form. In addition to Adam’s work with FbRef, he also tracks Dortmund’s goal contributions based on hockey style scoring criteria. It provides some interesting data and his work on that can be found at http://www.darowski.com/bvb/gundogan. Be sure to rate and review in the sho...
53: AguerNOOOOOOO & The Other Guys - feat. Noisy Pod
March 30, 2021 01:31 - 1 hourJoin us, along with our special guest Joey and Mulv of Noisy Neighbors, as we react in the immediate aftermath of the Aguero contract news and take a look at the league through a wide lens of: who is making top 4, who is getting relegated, what players are picking up individual awards, and much more. Were there supposed to be time stamps? Yes. Was the host enjoying this too much to keep track? Also yes.
S2 Ep53: AguerNOOOOOOO & The Other Guys - feat. Noisy Pod
March 30, 2021 01:31 - 1 hourJoin us, along with our special guest Joey and Mulv of Noisy Neighbors, as we react in the immediate aftermath of the Aguero contract news and take a look at the league through a wide lens of: who is making top 4, who is getting relegated, what players are picking up individual awards, and much more. Were there supposed to be time stamps? Yes. Was the host enjoying this too much to keep track? Also yes.
52: xPeptation Management ft. 9320
March 24, 2021 16:00 - 1 hourAndrew and Jon are joined by Ahsan and Howard from 93:20 as City fans take a collective International Break breath before plunging into the relentless end of season schedule. Questions include: Should Pep rest key players against Leicester? What does success look like in the Champions League? Is this the best ever Guardiola City team?
S2 Ep52: xPeptation Management ft. 9320
March 24, 2021 16:00 - 1 hourAndrew and Jon are joined by Ahsan and Howard from 93:20 as City fans take a collective International Break breath before plunging into the relentless end of season schedule. Questions include: Should Pep rest key players against Leicester? What does success look like in the Champions League? Is this the best ever Guardiola City team?