Maine Road Ramble

S2 Ep4: Penalized for Fox Hunting

After a week of small highs and little lows, Andrew is joined by Ger to discuss: - City's 2-1 win over Bournemouth - City's 2-5 loss to Leicester - Squad building issues and transfer needs heading into the final week of the window - And a look ahead to Burnley & Leeds

3: A Molineux Hope for John Stones & Ted Lasso Review

Andrew and Jon review City's impressive opening day win at Wolves and talk central defenders now that Koulibaly seems to be off the table. Plus there's a review of Ted Lasso, Apple TV's new football show inspired by an old NBC Commercial.

S2 Ep3: A Molineux Hope for John Stones & Ted Lasso Review

Andrew and Jon review City's impressive opening day win at Wolves and talk central defenders now that Koulibaly seems to be off the table. Plus there's a review of Ted Lasso, Apple TV's new football show inspired by an old NBC Commercial.

3: A Molineux Hope for John Stones & Ted Lasso review.

S2 Ep2: Overreactions

Wide-sweeping generalizations based on minimal data. Basically what we do every podcast, but this time we're admitting it. And some City storylines/Wolves preview thrown in for good measure.

2: Overreactions

Wide-sweeping generalizations based on minimal data. Basically what we do every podcast, but this time we're admitting it. And some City storylines/Wolves preview thrown in for good measure.

1: The Other Guys Season Preview

S2 Ep1: The Other Guys Season Preview

47: Final Reflections On Last Year and City Season Preview

Kevin and Joe are back on this week's edition of the Maine Road Ramble to both reflect on last season and look ahead to the next campaign. We start by discussing our final thoughts on City's 2019-20 season and the selections for the PFA Team of the Year. The conversation then shifts to the future as we evaluate the club's transfer window as it currently stands and what he expect for next season.  Don't forget to join our Fantasy Premier League! The code to enter the  league is p3afjo and th...

S1 Ep47: Final Reflections On Last Year and City Season Preview

Kevin and Joe are back on this week's edition of the Maine Road Ramble to both reflect on last season and look ahead to the next campaign. We start by discussing our final thoughts on City's 2019-20 season and the selections for the PFA Team of the Year. The conversation then shifts to the future as we evaluate the club's transfer window as it currently stands and what he expect for next season.  Don't forget to join our Fantasy Premier League! The code to enter the  league is p3afjo and th...

46: How did things get so Messi? With Rafa Hernandez

Joe and Andrew are joined by esteemed journalist, entrepreneur and all around Barca fan Rafael Hernandez to discuss:  Rafa’s early days of Barcelona fandom Where Barcelona as a club are headed Why Rafa believes Messi will not only join City, but thrive When Messi could be announced Pep Guardiolas future ’20-21 season predictions for City Rafa’s new podcast! A jam packed hour long pod with many implications of City’s present and future.   Give Rafa a follow on twitter @RafaelH117 and...

S1 Ep46: How did things get so Messi? With Rafa Hernandez

Joe and Andrew are joined by esteemed journalist, entrepreneur and all around Barca fan Rafael Hernandez to discuss:  Rafa’s early days of Barcelona fandom Where Barcelona as a club are headed Why Rafa believes Messi will not only join City, but thrive When Messi could be announced Pep Guardiolas future ’20-21 season predictions for City Rafa’s new podcast! A jam packed hour long pod with many implications of City’s present and future.   Give Rafa a follow on twitter @RafaelH117 and...

S1 Ep45: Transfer Updates: Aouar City getting a new midfielder after all?

Jon, Joe and Andrew sit down and discuss the current status of City's transfer targets. There is inevitable focus on Lyon's Houssem Aouar (we quadruple-checked the spelling this time), a look at City's goalkeeping situation, and Jon poses a Koulibaly conundrum.

45: Transfer Updates: Aouar City getting a new midfielder after all?

Jon, Joe and Andrew sit down and discuss the current status of City's transfer targets. There is inevitable focus on Lyon's Houssem Aouar (we quadruple-checked the spelling this time), a look at City's goalkeeping situation, and Jon poses a Koulibaly conundrum.

44: We'd Be Lyon If We Said We Weren't Disappointed

Kevin and Andrew forced themselves to review the Lyon loss, in yet another disappointing end to the Champions League campaign. We go through tactics, player performances, and what this game says about the team and Pep as a whole.  We also touch on David Silva's new team, some transfer news, and the very exciting news that the women's team has recently added USWNT stars Sam Mewis and Rose Lavelle! There were some technical difficulties with this recording and we apologize for the difference...

S1 Ep44: We'd Be Lyon If We Said We Weren't Disappointed

Kevin and Andrew forced themselves to review the Lyon loss, in yet another disappointing end to the Champions League campaign. We go through tactics, player performances, and what this game says about the team and Pep as a whole.  We also touch on David Silva's new team, some transfer news, and the very exciting news that the women's team has recently added USWNT stars Sam Mewis and Rose Lavelle! There were some technical difficulties with this recording and we apologize for the difference...

S1 Ep43: Ramblin' With Sports? and Comedy Producer Jay Wolff

Join Andrew and Kevin on a rambling chat with Jay Wolff, formerly of ESPN's The Late Show with Katie Nolan and now of 500! with Jay Wolff podcast.  They discuss:     - What its like being a lonely soccer/City fan at ESPN;     - Why Jay should never be allowed to buy anyone's jersey;     - How we feel about the production values of the CBS Champions League Coverage     - And Much More!

43: Ramblin' With Sports? and Comedy Producer Jay Wolff

Join Andrew and Kevin on a rambling chat with Jay Wolff, formerly of ESPN's The Late Show with Katie Nolan and now of 500! with Jay Wolff podcast.  They discuss:     - What its like being a lonely soccer/City fan at ESPN;     - Why Jay should never be allowed to buy anyone's jersey;     - How we feel about the production values of the CBS Champions League Coverage     - And Much More!

S1 Ep42: Real rocked, and is Stones rolling?

Joe, Jon and Kev revel in City’s comprehensive victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League before looking ahead to Saturday’s quarter-final with Lyon with some unexpected lineup predictions. The lads also predict the outcomes of the other Champions League games and even squeeze in some transfer chat, including a sweet England striker rumor.

42: Real rocked, and is Stones rolling?

Joe, Jon and Kev revel in City’s comprehensive victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League before looking ahead to Saturday’s quarter-final with Lyon with some unexpected lineup predictions. The lads also predict the outcomes of the other Champions League games and even squeeze in some transfer chat, including a sweet England striker rumor.

41: Ramblin' with B/R Football's Jack Collins (Real Madrid and 2020 Preview)

As Real Madrid looms and the 2020 EPL kickoff is right around the corner, Andrew is joined by B/R Football's Jack Collins to discuss: - His favorite Manchester City players and moments; - Why he'll be naming his first child after Joe Bryan; - Which newly promoted team will shock the League; - That Manchester United is "broken;" - Why he thinks City fans shouldn't want to win it all next season; - What his predictions for the UCL are. This is an action packed hour, enjoy!

S1 Ep41: Ramblin' with B/R Football's Jack Collins (Real Madrid and 2020 Preview)

As Real Madrid looms and the 2020 EPL kickoff is right around the corner, Andrew is joined by B/R Football's Jack Collins to discuss: - His favorite Manchester City players and moments; - Why he'll be naming his first child after Joe Bryan; - Which newly promoted team will shock the League; - That Manchester United is "broken;" - Why he thinks City fans shouldn't want to win it all next season; - What his predictions for the UCL are. This is an action packed hour, enjoy!

40: Ferran Torres Day and Mailbag

We put out the call for listener questions and you responded! Jon, Joe, and Kevin had a ton of fun answering your most burning questions, which included:  Is the addition of another wide player a sign that Sterling will play more centrally next season and beyond?  How did the MRR crew meet each other? Is there a scenario where we bring in Koulibaly AND Alaba this summer?  Does Pep tell new signings who are coming cos of him, that hes only staying for one more season? What was Maine Road...

S1 Ep40: Ferran Torres Day and Mailbag

We put out the call for listener questions and you responded! Jon, Joe, and Kevin had a ton of fun answering your most burning questions, which included:  Is the addition of another wide player a sign that Sterling will play more centrally next season and beyond?  How did the MRR crew meet each other? Is there a scenario where we bring in Koulibaly AND Alaba this summer?  Does Pep tell new signings who are coming cos of him, that hes only staying for one more season? What was Maine Road...

39: End Of Premier League Season Review: Grades By Position Group

As the Premier League season comes to a close, Jon, Andrew, and Kevin got together to discuss the year as a whole in addition to giving grades to each of the position groups. Andrew also imparts his legal wisdom on us after the CAS decision dropped in full this week. Let us know what you would grade City's position groups and/or players! If you'd like to get in touch with us, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @MaineRoadRamble and get in touch with us via email at maineroadramble@gmai...

S1 Ep39: End Of Premier League Season Review: Grades By Position Group

As the Premier League season comes to a close, Jon, Andrew, and Kevin got together to discuss the year as a whole in addition to giving grades to each of the position groups. Andrew also imparts his legal wisdom on us after the CAS decision dropped in full this week. Let us know what you would grade City's position groups and/or players! If you'd like to get in touch with us, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @MaineRoadRamble and get in touch with us via email at maineroadramble@gmai...

S1 Ep38: Is It Time To Cancelo Mendy As The Starting LB?

Ger Deegan and Kevin Nelson are with you to discuss the disappointing FA Cup loss to Arsenal and the league victory against Watford. We touch on exactly why City could not reach another Cup final and which players have impressed over the last week while also considering whether Cancelo should start at left back in the upcoming match against Real Madrid.  If you'd like to get in touch with us, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @MaineRoadRamble and get in touch with us via email at mai...

38: Is It Time To Cancelo Mendy As The Starting LB?

Ger Deegan and Kevin Nelson are with you to discuss the disappointing FA Cup loss to Arsenal and the league victory against Watford. We touch on exactly why City could not reach another Cup final and which players have impressed over the last week while also considering whether Cancelo should start at left back in the upcoming match against Real Madrid.  If you'd like to get in touch with us, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @MaineRoadRamble and get in touch with us via email at mai...

37: The Transfer Show: Alaba-out The Ideal Window

With City now officially playing Champions League football next year, they are as attractive a destination for players as ever. So in preparation for what will certainly be a busy window that officially opens on July 27th, we spend some time discussing what our ideal transfer windows would look like. Joe Ricci, Andrew Dettmer, and Kevin Nelson combed through all the reports and options in world football to compile their lists for City's incoming and outgoing transfers.  Special bonus: this ...

S1 Ep37: The Transfer Show: Alaba-out The Ideal Window

With City now officially playing Champions League football next year, they are as attractive a destination for players as ever. So in preparation for what will certainly be a busy window that officially opens on July 27th, we spend some time discussing what our ideal transfer windows would look like. Joe Ricci, Andrew Dettmer, and Kevin Nelson combed through all the reports and options in world football to compile their lists for City's incoming and outgoing transfers.  Special bonus: this ...

36: Bertweek feat. Sam Lee

Jon and Andrew are joined by Sam Lee, City correspondent for The Athletic, to talk the implications of the CAS ruling. Pep Guardiola's contract, a position-by-position run-down of transfer targets and alternatives to FFP are all discussed.

S1 Ep36: Bertweek feat. Sam Lee

Jon and Andrew are joined by Sam Lee, City correspondent for The Athletic, to talk the implications of the CAS ruling. Pep Guardiola's contract, a position-by-position run-down of transfer targets and alternatives to FFP are all discussed.

S1 Ep35: CITY ARE BACK (in Europe)! CAS Verdict Reaction with Andrew Dettmer

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35: CITY ARE BACK (in Europe)! CAS Verdict Reaction with Andrew Dettmer

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34: Garseeya?

City’s performances seem to be repeating themselves as Jon, Kevin and Ger break down the inconceivable loss at Southampton and the demolition of Newcastle United. There’s plenty of discussion about Eric Garcia’s future this season and beyond, and a trepidatious look ahead to the impending announcement of the CAS’s decision about City’s UEFA FFP ban.

S1 Ep34: Garseeya?

City’s performances seem to be repeating themselves as Jon, Kevin and Ger break down the inconceivable loss at Southampton and the demolition of Newcastle United. There’s plenty of discussion about Eric Garcia’s future this season and beyond, and a trepidatious look ahead to the impending announcement of the CAS’s decision about City’s UEFA FFP ban.

33: Manchester City 4 - Liverpool 0 - Return of the Fourmidables

Andrew, Joe and Jon recap a thrilling 4-0 victory over Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium. Is this City showing that they will be back with a vengeance next season in their fight to claim back the Premier League?  The gents discuss that as well as looking upon some key performances, questions around Jesus as City's #1 striker moving forward and conversations around where the Champions League Quarterfinal second leg should take place. Enjoy! As always, please rate and review wherever you get y...

S1 Ep33: Manchester City 4 - Liverpool 0 - Return of the Fourmidables

Andrew, Joe and Jon recap a thrilling 4-0 victory over Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium. Is this City showing that they will be back with a vengeance next season in their fight to claim back the Premier League?  The gents discuss that as well as looking upon some key performances, questions around Jesus as City's #1 striker moving forward and conversations around where the Champions League Quarterfinal second leg should take place. Enjoy! As always, please rate and review wherever you get y...

S1 Ep32: Benjamin Tries to Make aMends

We're back after an up and down week from Manchester City with discussion of the loss to Chelsea and FA Cup quarterfinal victory against Newcastle. Kevin, Ger, and Jon touch on all aspects of the past two matches, including:  How the water breaks are affecting the team's rhythm Why the false nine didn't work against Chelsea? The team's consistency in making massive mistakes Pep's effective tactical tweak against Newcastle How much can we trust Mendy? Evaluating what this week tells us ...

32: Benjamin Tries to Make aMends

We're back after an up and down week from Manchester City with discussion of the loss to Chelsea and FA Cup quarterfinal victory against Newcastle. Kevin, Ger, and Jon touch on all aspects of the past two matches, including:  How the water breaks are affecting the team's rhythm Why the false nine didn't work against Chelsea? The team's consistency in making massive mistakes Pep's effective tactical tweak against Newcastle How much can we trust Mendy? Evaluating what this week tells us ...

S1 Ep31: We're Phil'in Project Restart - ARS & BUR Review, CHE Preview

Andrew Dettmer and Joe Ricci break down the Premier League's reaction to the Black Lives Matter movement, react to the latest Leroy Sane news, breakdown the demolitions of Arsenal and Burnley, and finally look ahead to Thursday's big match with Chelsea. Football is back!

31: We're Phil'in Project Restart - ARS & BUR Review, CHE Preview

Andrew Dettmer and Joe Ricci break down the Premier League's reaction to the Black Lives Matter movement, react to the latest Leroy Sane news, breakdown the demolitions of Arsenal and Burnley, and finally look ahead to Thursday's big match with Chelsea. Football is back!

30: Merger with Manc and a Yank Podcast (Plus Rest of Season Preview)

This episode is a big one, not only because Manchester City will be back on the pitch after three months off, but because Maine Road Ramble and Manc and a Yank Podcast are permanently joining forces! This merger has been in the works behind the scenes for quite some time now and we are officially launching as a collective with this episode.  There were some technical difficulties within the first 8 minutes of recording. We do apologize very much for that but they are brief and do not hinder...

S1 Ep30: Merger with Manc and a Yank Podcast (Plus Rest of Season Preview)

This episode is a big one, not only because Manchester City will be back on the pitch after three months off, but because Maine Road Ramble and Manc and a Yank Podcast are permanently joining forces! This merger has been in the works behind the scenes for quite some time now and we are officially launching as a collective with this episode.  There were some technical difficulties within the first 8 minutes of recording. We do apologize very much for that but they are brief and do not hinder...

29: The Completely Unofficial All Time Manchester City Draft: In Association With Manc & A Yank

The Maine Road Ramble and Manc and a Yank Podcast teamed up for a crossover that spans across all eras of Manchester City, drafting a starting eleven from the all-time greats in the club's history! Kevin Nelson and Andrew Dettmer are joined by Jon Ashley and Joe Ricci to compile the best lineups imaginable, with the picks ranging from Eric Brook all the way to Gabriel Jesus.  The rules are simple. In a snake draft format, select eleven players that can reasonably play a position based on t...

S1 Ep29: The Completely Unofficial All Time Manchester City Draft: In Association With Manc & A Yank

The Maine Road Ramble and Manc and a Yank Podcast teamed up for a crossover that spans across all eras of Manchester City, drafting a starting eleven from the all-time greats in the club's history! Kevin Nelson and Andrew Dettmer are joined by Jon Ashley and Joe Ricci to compile the best lineups imaginable, with the picks ranging from Eric Brook all the way to Gabriel Jesus.  The rules are simple. In a snake draft format, select eleven players that can reasonably play a position based on t...

S1 Ep28: The Best And Worst Transfers in Manchester City's History

It's safe to say that City have a checkered history when it comes to the investments they've made. Some of their moves have proven to be genius while others have turned out, well, nightmarish. Kevin Nelson and Andrew Dettmer dug through the transfer archives and picked out their three best and worst transfers each. The discussion of the good moves will be a truly satisfying half of the show, but you should probably prepare for some reignited frustration when going through the bad list. Hopef...

28: The Best And Worst Transfers in Manchester City's History

It's safe to say that City have a checkered history when it comes to the investments they've made. Some of their moves have proven to be genius while others have turned out, well, nightmarish. Kevin Nelson and Andrew Dettmer dug through the transfer archives and picked out their three best and worst transfers each. The discussion of the good moves will be a truly satisfying half of the show, but you should probably prepare for some reignited frustration when going through the bad list. Hopef...

S1 Ep27: Identifying The Man To Replace Aguero

Kevin and Andrew return with an eye towards the future as Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero approaches the end of his contract in the summer of 2021. Mystery still surrounds his next move but many expect that his time in a City shirt will end after next season, leading to the only conclusion that the club will be investing in a new center forward either this summer or next.  Replacing an all-time legend is not an easy task but someday has to do it and we start by discussing whether Gabri...

27: Identifying The Man To Replace Aguero

Kevin and Andrew return with an eye towards the future as Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero approaches the end of his contract in the summer of 2021. Mystery still surrounds his next move but many expect that his time in a City shirt will end after next season, leading to the only conclusion that the club will be investing in a new center forward either this summer or next.  Replacing an all-time legend is not an easy task but someday has to do it and we start by discussing whether Gabri...