Football Ramble

<p>The 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.</p><br /><p>In 2025, 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 throughout the week as they discuss the world's biggest football stories in their inimitable style.</p><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

My Biddy Aunt: North London Derby Legends

After a barn burning round of Jack's Encyclopaedia last week, it's My Biddy Aunt's turn to step up and provide the goods.Marcus has a chance to unify the belts, but he'll need to get past the ever-growing Luke Nation and his army of goons if he's to do so. Pete's ready to officiate with his many, many buttons.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-21
28:24

The Preview Show: Spelgium

Where's all the international football gone? Today, Marcus, Luke and Pete are forced to preview the North London derby. How dare UEFA do this to us!Elsewhere, Rob Edwards gears up for his first game as Wolves manager, Estêvão passes his driving test and Lazio have finally replaced Juan Bernabé.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-21
57:00

Ramble Uncut: Who stole Napoleon's todger?

On this edition of Ramble Uncut, Marcus, Jim and Pete reminisce about their favourite detective dramas, their least favourite football movies and wonder where Napoleon’s penis has got to. Elsewhere, a Chilean businessman displays the old gates of Wembley and Madonna’s bra in a very esoteric collection.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-20
32:46

The Scotland way

Three world-class goals and a heroic victory to reach the World Cup. It’s classic Scotland, right? Maybe not, but today Marcus, Jim and Pete are here to revel in one of the greatest games they’ve ever had the pleasure of watching. That’s what football do to ya, eh?!Elsewhere, Wales’ seven goals against North Macedonia somehow aren't headline news and Curaçao make history. Plus, DR Congo earn a famous victory without breaking any rules at all!Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp HERESign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.Click here to become a Friend of the Ramble on YouTube!Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-19
51:43

Mailbag: What is England's best XI?

In just seven months time we'll all be sat down, pint in hand, flare up bum, watching England kick their first ball at the 2026 World Cup. But which of Tommy Tuchel's lions will be lucky enough to get a starting spot?Marcus, Luke & Jim pick out the 11 players they'd like to see start the tournament, and which players might be best off the bench. Plus, which current England player would make the best future Three Lions boss?Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-18
48:56

You miss the Premier League, do you?

Stop moaning about the international break. We never want to hear it again.Marcus, Luke and Jim are here to unpick a barn-burning weekend which saw late drama in Budapest thanks to Ireland, late-night drama on the BBC Sport website thanks to Scotland and Belarus, and England confirm their perfect qualifying campaign. Come drink it all in while it's still hot.Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp HERESign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.Click here to become a Friend of the Ramble on YouTube!Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-17
57:07

Jack's Encyclopaedia: The Ashes Decider

Well, here we are ladies and gents. After Vish ripped the Jack's Encyclopaedia belt from big Lukey Moore's waist last week, can Marcus and Jim save the day and prevent it from heading to Australia until the end of the year?Pete has the difficult job of remaining neutral while refereeing this bout. It's northern hemisphere vs southern hemisphere, football vs cricket, marmite vs vegemite. Come on, let's have it.VOTE FOR US IN THE FSAs HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/fsa-awards-2025Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-14
34:28

The Preview Show: He’s our bad guy now

Thomas Tuchel inspired England to sing both on and off the pitch last night. Today, Marcus, Vish, Jim and Pete share their thoughts on England’s 2-0 win over Serbia... and Tuchel telling us why he isn’t a fish.Elsewhere, we’ve got an incredible story brewing in the Caribbean and we share in Ireland’s delight after they saw off Cristiano Ronaldo and co in Dublin. Just please don’t forget about Troy Parrott!VOTE FOR US IN THE FSAs HERE!Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.Click here to become a Friend of the Ramble on YouTube!Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-14
01:02:31

We’ve got our islands back

England host Serbia tonight to kick off the international break. And it's a GUARANTEED barn-burner, isn't it?With a royal vacancy now open, Luke and Vish join the call to crown Prince Marcus. Plus, we answer some of your burning questions about the Three Lions as we edge ever closer to bringing that beautiful trophy back to the Kingdom.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-13
52:45

I’m just a Saudi guy

It's time for another international break... Thank God, we were almost starting to enjoy the Premier League.Don't worry though, we've still got plenty to talk about thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo, José Mourinho and a Ramble listener who is preparing to play against Emile Heskey.VOTE FOR US IN THE FSAs HERE!Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.Click here to become a Friend of the Ramble on YouTube!Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-12
56:54

Mailbag: Has Pep Guardiola been good for English football?

After his 1000th game in club management (still 86 behind Brucey, mind), Pep Guardiola has achieved pretty much everything it's possible to achieve in football, including winning the affections of Neil Warnock. But has his influence on English football as a whole been positive?Marcus, Luke and Jim chew on that – plus, is Manuel Pellegrini right that football should introduce a basketball-style 'half-court' rule? How the hell did Kenny Dalglish win the league as a player-manager? And Marcus further confirms himself as a basic English b*****d. All on this week's Mailbag, join us!VOTE FOR US IN THE FSAs HERE!Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.Become a Friend of the Ramble on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDC5_m85KU8tM3b3cgH-NFQ/joinFind us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-11
49:56

Fizzer me Timbers

What a weekend! Marcus, Jim and Luke are here to dissect the weekend's key learnings: don’t underestimate Man City and Jérémy Doku has gold pants.Elsewhere, Tottenham and Man United start to repay us for that Europa League final. Plus, we get an update on Fizzer’s Timbers.VOTE FOR US IN THE FSAs HERE!Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.Click here to become a Friend of the Ramble on YouTube!Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-10
01:09:15

Jack's Encyclopaedia: Champions League debutants, the worst Premier League teams & headers

Luke's reign of terror has fed the appetite of the Luke Nation's supporters for far too long. Can Marcus and Vish finally rip the belt from his midriff?Jim's got the unenviable task of refereeing this bout. Bring it on.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-07
33:53

The Preview Show: It’s happening again

Four games in and Sean Dyche's Nottingham Forest are already struggling to score goals. We've been here before...Today, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Vish get ready for another thigh-rubbing weekend of Premier League action. We also enjoy Martin O'Neill's latest press conference antics, while Cristiano Ronaldo and Piers Morgan's friendship continues to blossom.VOTE FOR US IN THE FSAs HERE!Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.Click here to become a Friend of the Ramble on YouTube!Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-07
01:08:44

Speller's stinky bangers

Tragically, this week's Champions League action has eclipsed the dangers of unpasteurised milk. Marcus, Luke and Pete are here to set that right.Elsewhere, startling revelations about what Marcus got up to in his mischevious youth, while Pete gets extremely angry with Rio Ferdinand. And Al Capone. And Sean Connery.Plus, Gianni Infantino creates a new 'FIFA peace prize' and we have literally no idea who will win it. Do you?Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.Click here to become a Friend of the Ramble on YouTube!Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-06
01:03:59

Can I play for you every week?

Liverpool had the last laugh after the “rat” returned to Anfield last night. Marcus, Jim and Vish wonder why some Liverpool players save their best form for playing Real Madrid.Elsewhere, Marcus labels Micky van de Ven's goal as the best he has seen in person. Plus, we're obliged to talk about a football journalist and a pie having an argument on the internet.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.Click here to become a Friend of the Ramble on YouTube!Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-05
01:03:04

Mailbag: Are Arsenal officially the title favourites?

It's only November and Arsenal are already six points clear of the trailing pack. Is it too early to say they're on the verge?Marcus, Luke & Pete are here to discuss whether the Gunners can ride this wave all the way to the finish. Plus, we get an email from the victim of a photobomber and debate which Premier League manager we'd most want as our dad.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-04
48:03

Leaving on Sunday Morning

Quick question, did anyone see Vítor Pereira in M&M World this weekend? Marcus, Luke and Pete are wondering how he spent his time between Saturday's defeat and his inevitable Sunday morning sacking.Elsewhere, Luke can't quite believe how bad Tottenham were in their loss to Chelsea. Plus, the FA Cup first round proper is back in all its glory.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.Click here to become a Friend of the Ramble on YouTube!Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-03
01:05:00

Jack's Encyclopaedia: Martin O'Neill's clubs, Brendan Rodgers & Italian goalscorers

We're back with another game of Jack's Encyclopaedia! Luke is putting the belt on the line once again, but can Marcus or Vish end his reign of terror?Pete is the ghoul with the gasm as he plays referee. Will the Luke Nation's walls finally crumble this week?Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-31
35:12

The Preview Show: Daniel Farke delight

What happens if Man United actually win five games in a row? All we know is that bloke will get a haircut and we would never again let Vish back on the Ramble.Today, Marcus, Luke, Pete and Vish discuss whether Man United will take one step closer this weekend. Plus, we learn Pep Guardiola's morning routine and how many times a day Daniel Farke likes to have a shower.Click here to become a Friend of the Ramble on YouTube!Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-31
59:23

David Ford

Is this what it's come to? stealing stories off talk sport

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Alireza Aghaee

😘

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David Ford

hopefully fall through the leagues

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Carol Lawrence

The Football Ramble has been my go-to for sharp football insight wrapped in brilliant humor—it's that rare mix of fun and informed analysis that’s hard to beat. Their chemistry and unfiltered passion for the game make even midweek fixtures sound thrilling. While I enjoy their deep dives, I often follow matches live using https://sofascorebet.com/ , which offers real-time updates, in-depth stats, and intuitive visualizations. SofascoreBet keeps me fully engaged during the action, enhancing what I hear on the podcast. Between the Ramble’s banter and SofascoreBet’s live scores, I never miss a beat.

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