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
S2 Ep51: Moving On In All Competitions - Gladbach & Everton Match Reviews
March 21, 2021 19:57 - 1 hourGer Deegan and Kevin Nelson are back on the Ramble to discuss another great week for Manchester City with victories against Borussia Monchengladbach in the Champions League and Everton in the FA Cup. We break down all the tactics, performances, and implications for the future of the season.
51: Moving On In All Competitions - Gladbach & Everton Match Reviews
March 21, 2021 19:57 - 1 hourGer Deegan and Kevin Nelson are back on the Ramble to discuss another great week for Manchester City with victories against Borussia Monchengladbach in the Champions League and Everton in the FA Cup. We break down all the tactics, performances, and implications for the future of the season.
S2 Ep50: Women's Pod: Keep On Run-In With Ash Barker
March 18, 2021 18:27 - 50 minutesJon and Andrew are joined by Ash Barker as the Women's season approaches what promises to be an exhilarating final stretch. There's a look back at the ten-game win streak that put the WSL in City's own hands, an examination of our Champions League credentials, and a very important conversation about gatekeeping.
50: Women's Pod: Keep On Run-In With Ash Barker
March 18, 2021 18:27 - 51 minutesJon and Andrew are joined by Ash Barker as the Women's season approaches what promises to be an exhilarating final stretch. There's a look back at the ten-game win streak that put the WSL in City's own hands, an examination of our Champions League credentials, and a very important conversation about gatekeeping.
50: Women's Pod: Keep on run-in with Ash Barker
March 18, 2021 18:27 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBJon and Andrew are joined by Ash Barker as the Women's season approaches what promises to be an exhilarating final stretch. There's a look back at the ten-game win streak that put the WSL in City's own hands, an examination of our Champions League credentials, and a very important conversation about gatekeeping.
49: Simple Rotation or Formation Floatation? - Southampton & Fulham Match Reviews
March 14, 2021 21:56 - 58 minutesTimestamps 2:30 Southampton (H) 27:00 Fulham (A)
49: Simple Rotation or Formation Floatation?
March 14, 2021 21:56 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBTimestamps 2:30 Southampton (H) 27:00 Fulham (A)
S2 Ep49: Simple Rotation or Formation Floatation? - Southampton & Fulham Match Reviews
March 14, 2021 21:56 - 57 minutesTimestamps 2:30 Southampton (H) 27:00 Fulham (A)
48: The Transfer Show: Midfielder Targets
March 11, 2021 05:00 - 1 hourManchester City need to sign a midfielder this summer and our transfer series is back to identify the targets the club should look at. The normal transfer crew is back (Kevin, Joe, and Andrew) to present their best case, realistic, and bargain scenarios for how City's next midfield purchase plays out. We go in depth on a large group of players and explain not only why they are City quality, but why they'd fit with this particular team and with Pep. Please let us know if you agree with any ...
S2 Ep48: The Transfer Show: Midfielder Targets
March 11, 2021 05:00 - 1 hourManchester City need to sign a midfielder this summer and our transfer series is back to identify the targets the club should look at. The normal transfer crew is back (Kevin, Joe, and Andrew) to present their best case, realistic, and bargain scenarios for how City's next midfield purchase plays out. We go in depth on a large group of players and explain not only why they are City quality, but why they'd fit with this particular team and with Pep. Please let us know if you agree with any ...
47: The New Curse - Wolves & United Match Reviews
March 07, 2021 21:42 - 1 hourWe gathered the strength to record after a derby defeat to cover that disappointment along with the victory vs. Wolves. It's a conversation that starts happy looking back to the midweek win and turns sad as the group recaps one of City's worst performances of the year against their most bitter rival. Wolves- 1:30 United-17:17 There are a lot of interesting topics discussed in relation to these matches including one of the more contentious we've had - is there something wrong with how Pep...
S2 Ep47: The New Curse - Wolves & United Match Reviews
March 07, 2021 21:42 - 1 hourWe gathered the strength to record after a derby defeat to cover that disappointment along with the victory vs. Wolves. It's a conversation that starts happy looking back to the midweek win and turns sad as the group recaps one of City's worst performances of the year against their most bitter rival. Wolves- 1:30 United-17:17 There are a lot of interesting topics discussed in relation to these matches including one of the more contentious we've had - is there something wrong with how Pep...
46: A Podcast of Rivals - Pre-Manchester Derby Chat with Will Defries
March 04, 2021 21:00 - 41 minutesWith the Manchester Derby looming this Sunday, Andrew sat down with veteran podcaster and massive United fan Will DeFries to discuss the Derby, EPL in America, and pretending to be Wayne Rooney.
S2 Ep46: A Podcast of Rivals - Pre-Manchester Derby Chat with Will Defries
March 04, 2021 21:00 - 39 minutesWith the Manchester Derby looming this Sunday, Andrew sat down with veteran podcaster and massive United fan Will DeFries to discuss the Derby, EPL in America, and pretending to be Wayne Rooney.
45: JANINE BECKIE INTERVIEW | Part Two
March 03, 2021 18:35 - 36 minutesIn the second half of our exclusive interview with the City and Canada forward, Janine Beckie talks about life in Manchester, her faith, and sticky toffee pudding.
S2 Ep45: JANINE BECKIE INTERVIEW | Part Two
March 03, 2021 18:35 - 35 minutesIn the second half of our exclusive interview with the City and Canada forward, Janine Beckie talks about life in Manchester, her faith, and sticky toffee pudding.
44: UnxG - Gladbach & West Ham Match Reviews
March 01, 2021 02:11 - 54 minutesAs City rolled to 20 consecutive wins, Joe and Ger sat down to discuss all things John Stones, Ruben Dias, Bernardo Silva, Joao Cancelo, munchin' on Gladbach, and smashing the Hammers.
S2 Ep44: UnxG - Gladbach & West Ham Match Reviews
March 01, 2021 02:11 - 53 minutesAs City rolled to 20 consecutive wins, Joe and Ger sat down to discuss all things John Stones, Ruben Dias, Bernardo Silva, Joao Cancelo, munchin' on Gladbach, and smashing the Hammers.
S2 Ep43: JANINE BECKIE INTERVIEW | Part One
February 25, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutesJon talks to Canada international star Janine Beckie about her journey from little league soccer in Colorado to scoring in the FA Cup final for Manchester City.
43: JANINE BECKIE INTERVIEW | Part One
February 25, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutesJon talks to Canada international star Janine Beckie about her journey from little league soccer in Colorado to scoring in the FA Cup final for Manchester City.
42: Talking Borussia Mönchengladbach With Jasmine Baba
February 23, 2021 14:11 - 48 minutesWith City heading back to Europe, we sat down with English and German football expert/consultant Jasmine Baba to give you everything you need to know about Borussia Monchengladbach this season, their key players, and what to expect out of the match this weekend.
S2 Ep42: Talking Borussia Mönchengladbach With Jasmine Baba
February 23, 2021 14:11 - 47 minutesWith City heading back to Europe, we sat down with English and German football expert/consultant Jasmine Baba to give you everything you need to know about Borussia Monchengladbach this season, their key players, and what to expect out of the match this weekend.
41: A Pair of Tactical Chess Matches - Everton & Arsenal Match Reviews
February 21, 2021 21:16 - 57 minutesKevin and Andrew dive into the past two City victories against Everton and Arsenal! Both matches were full of interesting tactical tidbits from City and their opponents and we touched on all of them. We also give our takes on a variety of player performances and discuss the returns of Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan. Find us on Twitter @MaineRoadRamble and feel free to contact us via email at [email protected]. You can also check out our print content on our website, maineroadra...
S2 Ep41: A Pair of Tactical Chess Matches - Everton & Arsenal Match Reviews
February 21, 2021 21:16 - 56 minutesKevin and Andrew dive into the past two City victories against Everton and Arsenal! Both matches were full of interesting tactical tidbits from City and their opponents and we touched on all of them. We also give our takes on a variety of player performances and discuss the returns of Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan. Find us on Twitter @MaineRoadRamble and feel free to contact us via email at [email protected]. You can also check out our print content on our website, maineroadra...
40: Talking Everton w/ Joel Parker from Toffee Analysis & Between the Posts
February 16, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutesThere's no better time for a deep dive into Everton and there's no better person to help us do so than Joel Parker from Toffee Analysis and Between the Posts. He joins Kevin to discuss all aspects of the Toffees' season so far, from Carlo Ancelotti's tactical tinkering to the players' who have improved/regressed this year. 0:00 Intro 3:00 Ancelotti tinkering with the shape 4:50 Position battle at goalkeeper? 8:50 Playing 4 CBs in a backline 13:50 Early returns on Bed Godfrey 17:00 Ton...
S2 Ep40: Talking Everton w/ Joel Parker from Toffee Analysis & Between the Posts
February 16, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutesThere's no better time for a deep dive into Everton and there's no better person to help us do so than Joel Parker from Toffee Analysis and Between the Posts. He joins Kevin to discuss all aspects of the Toffees' season so far, from Carlo Ancelotti's tactical tinkering to the players' who have improved/regressed this year. 0:00 Intro 3:00 Ancelotti tinkering with the shape 4:50 Position battle at goalkeeper? 8:50 Playing 4 CBs in a backline 13:50 Early returns on Bed Godfrey 17:00 Ton...
39: A Well Oiled Machine - Swansea City and Tottenham Match Reviews
February 14, 2021 18:37 - 58 minutesAnother great week for the Blues as City moved on in the FA Cup with a victory against Swansea City and kept the streak going in the Premier League with a comprehensive win vs. Tottenham. We discuss both matches in detail and evaluate all the players and tactics of note. Swansea City match review (1:15) Tottenham match review (23:00) Who is your Valentine? (51:30) Find us on Twitter @MaineRoadRamble and feel free to contact us via email at [email protected]. You can also check ou...
S2 Ep39: A Well Oiled Machine - Swansea City and Tottenham Match Reviews
February 14, 2021 18:37 - 56 minutesAnother great week for the Blues as City moved on in the FA Cup with a victory against Swansea City and kept the streak going in the Premier League with a comprehensive win vs. Tottenham. We discuss both matches in detail and evaluate all the players and tactics of note. Swansea City match review (1:15) Tottenham match review (23:00) Who is your Valentine? (51:30) Find us on Twitter @MaineRoadRamble and feel free to contact us via email at [email protected]. You can also check ou...
S2 Ep38: The Transfer Show: Left Back Targets
February 12, 2021 17:15 - 1 hourOur transfer series returns with the first position specific episode as we focus on what players City should target to fill the need at left back. Kevin and Joe start by discussing how Oleksandr Zinchenko's recent play has changed their thoughts on the resources allocated to this particular position. We then dive into the players we would target in the next transfer window and break it down by our best case scenario, realistic option, and bargain backup plan. So we present six very intriguin...
38: The Transfer Show: Left Back Targets
February 12, 2021 17:15 - 1 hourOur transfer series returns with the first position specific episode as we focus on what players City should target to fill the need at left back. Kevin and Joe start by discussing how Oleksandr Zinchenko's recent play has changed their thoughts on the resources allocated to this particular position. We then dive into the players we would target in the next transfer window and break it down by our best case scenario, realistic option, and bargain backup plan. So we present six very intriguin...
37: Talking Tottenham 2.0 - Mour Spurs Talk with Joel Wertheimer
February 11, 2021 14:23 - 39 minutesWith the matches coming thick and fast, and lots of changes happening to clubs across the league, we thought it would be beneficial to talk Spurs again. So, we sat down with Joel Wertheimer, a civil rights attorney and soccer stats writer for Statsbomb and Cartilage Free Captain. We covered: What has changed for Spurs between the last match and now; Some of Spurs best overperforming and underperforming players; How insane Son Heung-min is as an athlete; Can Jose turn around this run of f...
S2 Ep37: Talking Tottenham 2.0 - Mour Spurs Talk with Joel Wertheimer
February 11, 2021 14:23 - 38 minutesWith the matches coming thick and fast, and lots of changes happening to clubs across the league, we thought it would be beneficial to talk Spurs again. So, we sat down with Joel Wertheimer, a civil rights attorney and soccer stats writer for Statsbomb and Cartilage Free Captain. We covered: What has changed for Spurs between the last match and now; Some of Spurs best overperforming and underperforming players; How insane Son Heung-min is as an athlete; Can Jose turn around this run of f...
S2 Ep36: Introducing a New Podcast Series on the Manchester City Women ft. Emma Shone
February 09, 2021 19:00 - 1 hourThe Maine Road Ramble is starting a monthly podcast series exclusively focused on the City women's team and this is our first ever episode. We discussed our plans for the show and the women's game as a whole before we had the great pleasure of being joined by Emma Shone from the Man City Women Fancast! Emma (32:00) provided all the knowledge you need to completely understand this team, including players to watch out for and strengths/weaknesses. Make sure you follow along with the team with...
36: Introducing a New Podcast Series on the Manchester City Women ft. Emma Shone
February 09, 2021 19:00 - 1 hourThe Maine Road Ramble is starting a monthly podcast series exclusively focused on the City women's team and this is our first ever episode. We discussed our plans for the show and the women's game as a whole before we had the great pleasure of being joined by Emma Shone from the Man City Women Fancast! Emma (32:00) provided all the knowledge you need to completely understand this team, including players to watch out for and strengths/weaknesses. Make sure you follow along with the team with...
35: Levitating on Liverpool - Post Match Review with Bill DiFilippo
February 07, 2021 20:26 - 44 minutesSlapping Liverpool warranted an immediate reaction podcast, and we were joined by Bill DeFilippo, who we also have to thank for our special edition intro this week. This pod is just 45 minutes of banter with some analysis. We hope you enjoy.
35: Levitating on Liverpool - Post-match Review with Bill DeFilippo
February 07, 2021 20:26 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBSlapping Liverpool warranted an immediate reaction podcast, and we were joined by Bill DeFilippo, who we also have to thank for our special edition intro this week. This pod is just 45 minutes of banter with some analysis. We hope you enjoy.
S2 Ep35: Levitating on Liverpool - Post Match Review with Bill DiFilippo
February 07, 2021 20:26 - 43 minutesSlapping Liverpool warranted an immediate reaction podcast, and we were joined by Bill DeFilippo, who we also have to thank for our special edition intro this week. This pod is just 45 minutes of banter with some analysis. We hope you enjoy.
34: An Interview with TAFT Clothing CEO Kory Stevens: Manchester City and Mental Health
February 05, 2021 20:00 - 1 hourJoe and Jon had the honor of interviewing CEO and Co-Founder Kory Stevens of Taft Clothing, a men's designer boots and shoes company based out of the US with a global presence. Kory just so happens to be a huge City fan as well! In this podcast, we cover Kory's background with TAFT, his obsession with Manchester City and also dive into the groups' mental health struggles and stressing the importance of being open about it. (2:00) - Intro to Kory and TAFT (8:30) - Kory's background into Ci...
S2 Ep34: An Interview with TAFT Clothing CEO Kory Stevens: Manchester City and Mental Health
February 05, 2021 20:00 - 1 hourJoe and Jon had the honor of interviewing CEO and Co-Founder Kory Stevens of Taft Clothing, a men's designer boots and shoes company based out of the US with a global presence. Kory just so happens to be a huge City fan as well! In this podcast, we cover Kory's background with TAFT, his obsession with Manchester City and also dive into the groups' mental health struggles and stressing the importance of being open about it. (2:00) - Intro to Kory and TAFT (8:30) - Kory's background into Ci...
33: Talking Liverpool w/ Chris Bowerbank from the Across the Pond Podcast
February 05, 2021 00:15 - 37 minutesAndrew sat down with Chris Bowerbank, a Liverpool fan and host/producer of the wonderful Across the Pond Podcast to discuss Jurgen Klopp's team prior to the big matchup with City this upcoming weekend. Look for further for your primer to best understand Liverpool! You can find Chris on Twitter @chrisbowerbank and Across the Pond @acrossthepond. Their website is https://www.acrossthepond.co/. Find us on Twitter @MaineRoadRamble and feel free to get in touch with us via email at maineroadram...
S2 Ep33: Talking Liverpool w/ Chris Bowerbank from the Across the Pond Podcast
February 05, 2021 00:15 - 36 minutesAndrew sat down with Chris Bowerbank, a Liverpool fan and host/producer of the wonderful Across the Pond Podcast to discuss Jurgen Klopp's team prior to the big matchup with City this upcoming weekend. Look for further for your primer to best understand Liverpool! You can find Chris on Twitter @chrisbowerbank and Across the Pond @acrossthepond. Their website is https://www.acrossthepond.co/. Find us on Twitter @MaineRoadRamble and feel free to get in touch with us via email at maineroadram...
32: Just Keep Winning
February 01, 2021 23:38 - 1 hourGer and Kevin are back on the latest match review podcast to discuss the West Bromwich and Sheffield United victories. The conversation ranges from tactics to individual player performances and more, with a few listener questions thrown in. If you enjoy the show, please rate us on your preferred podcast platform and find us on Twitter @MaineRoadRamble. Feel free to get in touch with via email at [email protected] and check out our website at maineroadramble.com. Enjoy the show!
S2 Ep32: Just Keep Winning
February 01, 2021 23:38 - 1 hourGer and Kevin are back on the latest match review podcast to discuss the West Bromwich and Sheffield United victories. The conversation ranges from tactics to individual player performances and more, with a few listener questions thrown in. If you enjoy the show, please rate us on your preferred podcast platform and find us on Twitter @MaineRoadRamble. Feel free to get in touch with via email at [email protected] and check out our website at maineroadramble.com. Enjoy the show!
31: The Other Guys - Midseason Awards
January 29, 2021 03:50 - 1 hourOur Premier League podcast is back for another session and we're talking superlatives for the season so far! Kevin and Andrew touch on nearly every team in the league in discussing midseason awards, both positive and negative. Player of the season (2:00) Best Incoming Transfer (8:30) Worst Incoming Transfer (15:00) Most surprising team(s) (22:00) Most disappointing team(s) (28:35) Most disappointing player(s) (36:55) Most surprising player(s) (44:30) Manager of the season (49:45) T...
S2 Ep31: The Other Guys - Midseason Awards
January 29, 2021 03:50 - 1 hourOur Premier League podcast is back for another session and we're talking superlatives for the season so far! Kevin and Andrew touch on nearly every team in the league in discussing midseason awards, both positive and negative. Player of the season (2:00) Best Incoming Transfer (8:30) Worst Incoming Transfer (15:00) Most surprising team(s) (22:00) Most disappointing team(s) (28:35) Most disappointing player(s) (36:55) Most surprising player(s) (44:30) Manager of the season (49:45) T...
S2 Ep30: Technical Victories, The Best Kind of Victories
January 24, 2021 21:41 - 1 hourAfter a week of clutch City performances, Joe and Andrew join Jon to discuss Villa, Cheltenham, and some listener questions. Time stamps below: Aston Villa Review (2:00) Cheltenham Review (20:30) Listener Questions (49:15)
30: Technical Victories, The Best Kind of Victories
January 24, 2021 21:41 - 1 hourAfter a week of clutch City performances, Joe and Andrew join Jon to discuss Villa, Cheltenham, and some listener questions. Time stamps below: Aston Villa Review (2:00) Cheltenham Review (20:30) Listener Questions (49:15)
S2 Ep29: Remembering Colin Bell w/ Sean Deegan
January 21, 2021 16:33 - 26 minutesManchester City recently suffered the loss of Colin Bell, who was not only one of the club's greatest legends, but also one of the best to ever play the sport. Ger Deegan employed his father, Sean Deegan, to look back on his career and celebrate his brilliance.
29: Remembering Colin Bell w/ Sean Deegan
January 21, 2021 16:33 - 27 minutesManchester City recently suffered the loss of Colin Bell, who was not only one of the club's greatest legends, but also one of the best to ever play the sport. Ger Deegan employed his father, Sean Deegan, to look back on his career and celebrate his brilliance.
28: Talking Aston Villa w/ Gareth Cooper from the Yushu Group
January 19, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutesKevin had the pleasure of being joined by Gareth Cooper to discuss Aston Villa as their matchup with City looms on the midweek. The two cover a variety of topics related to Villa's season, including: Dean Smith's tactical preferences Improvement in central defense Jack Grealish being world class Just how good is Douglas Luiz? What the COVID outbreak means for the club And more! This conversation touches on all aspects Villa and is a good deep dive to prepare you for the match. You can...