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Football Ramble
The Football Ramble is a global podcasting institution. Since 2007, the Ramble has provided entertainment, analysis and coverage of the Premier League, Champions League and beyond for football fans who don't take the world's biggest sport too seriously.
In 2026, 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 for the Premier League season as they discuss the biggest football stories in…
Episodes
Football RambleThe Preview Show: What’s with the chef’s hat?
An Austrian manager’s team talk has made headlines this week and somehow the fact that he waving a dildo around in front of his players isn’t the most…
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Ramble Reacts: A new low for Manchester City
Man City were so bad that they forced Marcus to do his best Graeme Souness impression… oh dear. Jim joins him to wonder when was the last time a British club…
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In GERMANY?!
Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete catch their breath after a chaotic night of European football which saw Bayern get past a spirited Celtic without even using Eric…
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The Martyr of Lazio
Right, before we get onto another Juan Bernabe update, things really are starting to heat up in the battle for the Premier League’s European places. From third…
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Sir, a second Man United email has been leaked
Marcus, Luke and Pete dust themselves down and go again after Spurs and Man United played out a disappointing damp squib. Even the managers’ meagre war of…
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Mailbag: Should football ban over-celebrating?
After the simply marvellous scenes at Goodison Park this week, some fun sponges had the audacity to say that the Everton players and fans went 'too far' with…
Football RambleThe Preview Show: It’s dark and it smells bad
On this lovely Valentine's Day, it’s important to focus all your love and attention on that Special One. So, with no English teams in European action last…
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Ramble Reacts: My giddy aunt, what a Merseyside derby
Don't pretend you don't want to see it. Everton vs Liverpool ended in complete carnage and Marcus and Jim loved every single second. Still giddy from all the…
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The Eagle has returned
It’s happened again. Man City have blown a lead and Jude Bellingham scored a late winner. Who would have thought? Elsewhere, Marcus, Jim, Pete and Andy are…
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Ramble Reacts: Crystal Palace stroll into the FA Cup fifth round
The only thing to take from Crystal Palace’s Professional Job 2-0 Plucky Doncaster Rovers: scrap the entire football pyramid. Rubbish, don’t need it. In all…
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Milk Thistle magic
Worried about the magic spilling out of the FA Cup? Well, Marcus, Luke, Vish and Pete - with a little help from Plymouth Argyle - are here to refill the Cup…
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Mailbag: Have managers become more powerful?
After Mario Lemina's banishment to Turkey, plus Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho being shipped away from Manchester United, are we seeing managers regaining…
Football RambleThe Preview Show: The Burnley Cinematic Universe
Is it insane to compare Mo Salah to Prime Messi? Andy explains to Marcus, Jim and Vish why he thinks you can draw parallels between the two. Elsewhere, the FA…
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Ramble Reacts: Newcastle bully Arsenal once again!
Join Newcastle’s celebrated midfield duo - Pete Donaldson and Andy Brassell - as they lead the Geordie parade to their second Carabao Cup final in three…
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Les Ferdinand Coin
Pete’s got an idea for a new digital currency. He tells Marcus and Luke why we should all be interested by the prospect. Elsewhere, Luke fondly reminisces…
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Ramble Reacts: Chelsea pocket the points
Chelsea came back from 1-0 down to earn only their second league win in almost two months. Marcus and Vish accuse Enzo Maresca’s men of protesting against the…
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Declan “Ed Sheeran” Rice
What do Declan Rice and Ed Sheeran have in common? Luke is here to tell Marcus, Jim and Pete just that after Arsenal thwacked Man City at the Emirates…
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Mailbag: Why are managers prioritising philosophy over results?
"It's who we are, mate." Sure, but can you not do anything else? From Ange Postecoglou to Vincent Kompany, and even our good friend Russell Martin, managers…
Football RambleThe Preview Show: Can you help me with my lobster?
Kobbie Mainoo is having a lovely time playing further forward for Man United. But of course, Marcus must ask Andy, Vish and Jim: What does that mean for his…
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Yet another Arsenal conspiracy
Pete, Luke and Andy have a supersized hangover after last night’s Champions League Royal Rumble. So let’s get through as many games as we can remember! And no…
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How many coffees?
Tonight you’re faced with a big decision, do you watch the Champions League or the German edition of I’m a Celebrity? Well, panic not. Marcus, Luke and Vish…
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Flaming testes
After a flurry of games over the festive and winter periods, it's time to take a step back and ponder on what has been and what's to come in the Premier League…
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Too good to be relegated, mate
Tottenham are eight points off the relegation zone. Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete wonder whether Spurs should be glancing or staring over their shoulder…
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Mailbag: Has Mikel Arteta underachieved at Arsenal?
There comes a point in every manager’s journey where the fans stop and say: “Have you taken us as far as you can?” It’s been over five years since Mikel Arteta…
Football RambleThe Preview Show: Listless and ridiculous
Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete are here to welcome in the weekend after Man United’s peculiar European adventures continued with a weird win over Rangers…
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Ramble Reacts: Man City fall apart in Paris
Think Man City are bottom of the Champions League yet? Nooope, there’s always more table. However, they’re not bloody far off after a dramatic collapse against…
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Just a Lille bit more
Marcus, Luke and Jim have plenty of midweek mulch to wade through as this weird Champions League gameshow rolls on with Liverpool still top of the pile. Do…
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Ramble Reacts: Chelsea get back to winning ways
Marcus and Vish check in after Chelsea finally get a decent league win, with Trevoh Chalobah’s classy return to the Bridge proving very timely - even if Noni…
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The Moyesiah
Everton looked completely resurrected under David Moyes. Is he really the Moyesiah or are Tottenham just very naughty boys? Elsewhere, Marcus, Jim, Vish and…
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Mailbag: Is re-appointing an old manager a good idea?
Hasn't it been lovely to see David Moyes back in the dugout at Goodison Park? But is it actually a good idea for a club to re-appoint a manager from years gone…
Football RambleThe Preview Show: Amad for it
Man United were so close to forgetting to print their Southampton voucher before Amad Diallo saved the day. It's a shame really… Although Vish doesn't think…
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Ramble Reacts: Arsenal take the spoils!
Luke and Andy jump on the mics after Arsenal made off with the three points in north London – partly thanks to Spurs’ makeshift defence behaving very…
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The Eagle has left the nest
Nottingham Forest are the most organised team in the league according to Luke Moore. Today, Marcus, Luke, Andy and Jim are full of praise - and thanks - for…
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Give it Moysey
The Premier League is back and so are two of the Kingdom's finest. David Moyes and Graham Potter return to the Barclays to manage the Evertons and the West…
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Harry Maguire vs the World
Tottenham are in the hat for the FA Cup fourth round! But don’t think Marcus, Luke and Vish let them off scot-free after they were taken to extra-time by Tom…
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Mailbag: What should Premier League clubs do to compensate for the end of FA Cup replays?
It's FA Cup weekend, ladies and gents. Unfortunately though, if non-league Tamworth get a draw against Spurs, they won't be getting a replay at Tottenham…
Football RambleThe Preview Show: There’s been a cupset
The Football Ramble would like to publicly state that it does not support Darren Ferguson’s decision to leave Ashley Young’s son on the bench. Remember where…
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Ramble Reacts: After review, it’s a Tottenham win
Can anything compete with the Carabao? We just had our first-ever referee announcement in English football and Pete Donaldson is absolutely loving it. However…
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Murph ’n’ Turf
Newcastle have got one foot in the Carabao Cup Final which means Marcus, Vish, Jim and Pete are already planning how to sneak Donny into Wembley for the final…
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Ramble Reacts: Nottingham Forest outfox Wolves
Marcus and Vish discuss Nottingham Forest’s latest victory to make it SIX wins in a row! And this was a proper profesh one. They discuss why Morgan Gibbs-White…
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A vulnerable conk
Vish joins Marcus, Luke and Jim to celebrate Man United actually trying and playing midfielders who could run to earn a 2-2 draw with Liverpool. Phwoar! We…
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Mailbag: Why have Ferguson’s players never become great managers?
After Wayne Rooney’s dismissal this week, it means yet another of Sir Alex Ferguson’s greatest proteges has found the managerial hot seat far too hot. A…
Football RambleThe Preview Show: McSpecial One
Vish is on the pod, Vish is on the pod! Which means one thing… A unification bout against Luke in Jack’s Encyclopaedia. Marcus is here to oversee the match and…
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Our New Year's Resolutions for Football in 2025
Happy new year Ramblers! See ya later, 2024. Let's be having you 2025. New year, same old Ramble, but should football stay the same? Well, given its current…
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Ramble Reacts: Even more Man United misery
Marcus and Jim pick through the crumbling wreckage after Manchester United 0-2 Newcastle United, in a game that threatened to descend into one of the most…
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Are you not entertained, mate?
Sure, Liverpool are charging ahead, but we have to start with the biggest question to emerge from another cracking festive football weekend: are Nottingham…
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Mailbag: Do we put too much pressure on football managers?
We've seen Pep Guardiola and Ange Postecoglou both talk about the extreme pressures of being an elite-level football manager recently. Do us impatient football…
Football RambleThe Preview Show: Purple Pickford
When does excessive gurning become unsportsmanlike conduct? Is there a worse person to see on Boxing Day than Jason Tindall? And which budget horror movie…
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Best of the Football Ramble 2024: Part 2
Pete’s back with a sack full of clips highlighting some of the most significant Ramble moments from the second half of 2024. Including, Big Mama UEFA, Noni…
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Jack's Encyclopaedia Xmas Special!
Anybody fancy a Christmas game? Bloody Nora that's right, it's a big Jack's Encyclopaedia bonanza coming your way for Christmas Day! Join Marcus, Luke, Jim…
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Best of the Football Ramble 2024: Part 1
Featuring Dean Gaffney, a naked Jürgen Klopp, Jack’s Encyclopaedia celebrations, a naughty Dutch referee’s celebrations, Sean Connery, and what Mark Lawrenson…
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Don’t panic Postecoglou
After a week of sweet juicy Carabao, the Barclays has returned to prove why it's still the boss. Today, Jim tells Pete and Andy why Spurs shouldn’t panic just…
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Mailbag: Is this the end of the one-club man?
Marcus Rashford has been all over the headlines this week – but does his deteriorating relationship with Man United tell us anything about the ‘one-club man’?…
Football RambleThe Preview Show: A Christmas ding dong
Man United and Tottenham handed out an early Christmas present of delicious Carabao last night. A special mention goes to Fraser Forster for doing his best…
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Ramble Reacts: Three gifts from Jesus
It was Gabriel Jesus' turn to deliver three gifts as his hat-trick helped Arsenal reach the Carabao Cup semi-final. Pete and Luke are here to discuss the…
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Mustard viewing
After the news that Vitor Pereira will be the new Wolves manager, Marcus and Pete have just one question for Andy: Is he as mad as he sounds? Elsewhere, Pete…
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Ramble Reacts: A Beckham-esque stunner
Arise Sir Enes Ünal! There's nothing quite like a Barclays-flavoured treat to brighten up your Monday. Marcus and Jim react to Bournemouth’s chaotic (and…
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Not bad this league, is it?
Two managerial sackings, a Manchester derby and a genuine Keystone Cops moment. What a weekend in the Barclays! Today, Marcus, Luke and Jim are actually forced…
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Mailbag: Will football remain a European-dominated sport?
Saudi Arabia have won the bid to host the 2034 World Cup... thanks Gianni Infantino. But it made us think. Are we naive to assume that football will remain a…
Football RambleThe Preview Show: Latter stage Oasis
It was all square in a “Battle of Britain” last night. Marcus, Luke and Andy start to worry about whether Ange Postecoglou could be leaving Tottenham sooner…