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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
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Jack's Encyclopaedia: Ian Holloway's clubs, Prem referees, and League Cup losers
The Ehantharajah Empire reigns supreme over the Ramble galaxy, having crushed the Luke Nation and Marcus Mount since it's return to the world stage. But it's…
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The Preview Show: He’d look a right Charlie
The weekend is here ladies and gents, and Big Dada Premier League has been kind with his offering to us this week. Man United vs Spurs, Liverpool vs Man City…
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Exceedingly Good Carabao
Manchester City eased past Newcastle to set up a Carabao Cup final with Arsenal. The master meets the apprentice. Today, Marcus and Luke consider how the…
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Will you join us in the rumpus room?
Arsenal are through to the Carabao Cup final! Were Chelsea’s tactics understandable or unforgivable? Today, Marcus, Luke and Jim gather in the Football Ramble…
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Mailbag: Who’s getting relegated from the Premier League this season?
The bottom of the Premier League is looking more wide open than we’ve seen it in years! West Ham, Nottingham Forest, Leeds, Palace, and Spurs are all at risk…
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North London Together
There was an amazing display of unity in North London as Tottenham banded together to help Arsenal win the Premier League this weekend. Haha, no but seriously…
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Jack's Encyclopaedia: Champions League advancers, Thomas Frank favourites, and the most offsides
The Ehantharajah Empire has bludgeoned its way through the Luke Nation, leaving every member of the public in its wake. Only Luke and the Kingdom of Speller…
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The Preview Show: When a Crunchie comes your way
It was a big night for young Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba in the Europa League last night. European debut and a goal to match? Lovely stuff. Unai Emery has said he's…
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Today I feel Swiss
What a night for the Swiss model! Just as Anatoliy Trubin was firing in that header we couldn’t help but think: are you not entertained, Vish? Today, Marcus…
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Narrative everywhere
Antonio Conte “welcomes” his former club Chelsea, Pep Guardiola “welcomes” some former players to Manchester, our Spurs play against the German Spurs…
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Mailbag: How should we judge Arne Slot’s second season?
Marcus, Luke and Jim try to have a reasoned discussion about Arne Slot’s reputation after a middling second season and the looming figure of Xabi Alonso - but…
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Where’s that steam going?
Weeks ago, Luke suggested that Arsenal are running out of steam. He was ridiculed, shamed, the pitchforks came out. But what if he was right all along? Today…
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My Biddy Aunt: Managers
Just as it looked like all hope was lost, the Ehantharajah Empire is here to rescue us! That's right, Vish is back and ready to rip the belt from the waist of…
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The Preview Show: Disgracing Her Majesty’s Terminal
Things are finally starting to look good for Manchester United ahead of their big game against Arsenal this weekend. A convincing win against their city rivals…
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Chippy Slot
Vish is on the pod, Vish is on the pod! Manchester United win the derby and suddenly Vish swans back in like he’s never been away. Today, he’s joined by Jim…
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The Chelsea scrapheap
Was Marcus Speller right all along? Is the Manchester City empire really crumbling? Jim and David join Marcus to review a torrid night in Europe for Pep’s…
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Mailbag: Twit tw-who should Crystal Palace appoint next?
Oliver Glasner has set fire to his own ship at Crystal Palace, so imagine this - which old reliable strigiform is ready to swoop from the skies and extinguish…
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The Manchester United way
Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s suckle on the teat was too hard, Ruben Amorim’s too soft, but Michael Carrick’s is just right. That, ladies and gentlemen, is the…
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Jack's Encyclopaedia: Manchester derby XI's, Championship managers, and Premier League loyalists
After weeks of negotiation, the Luke Nation has agreed to step away from Jack’s Encyclopaedia (for now)... But he is in attendance as the greatest game in…
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The Preview Show: A bottle of Aftershock
It's the Manchester derby this weekend, so how are both sides preparing? Man United have brought back Michael Carrick for another suckle on Sir Alex's teat…
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Ramble Reacts: Carabao chaos at Stamford Bridge
Arsenal have the advantage after the League Cup semi-final first leg. Marcus and David were treated to five goals in a slightly confusing night at Stamford…
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I only cheat myself
Antoine Semenyo is not only scoring goals but he’s currently top of the English football vibes table. However, Marcus, Luke and Pete are, controversially, in…
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Mailbag: What makes a big club?
Marcus, Luke and Jim round off a barnstorming FA Cup weekend by reminding everyone what the magic of the cup is really about: not getting slapped 10-1 or…
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Dawson's Peak
What a weekend! Macclesfield climbed to the peak of Mount Everest to pull off the greatest FA Cup upset of all time. Today, Marcus, Luke and Jim are here to…
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My Biddy Aunt: FA Cup Icons
Luke makes his return to the My Biddy Aunt arena for the first time in 2026, but can the Marcus Mount cause a new year upset? On FA Cup weekend, anything can…
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The Preview Show: No Sleep Till Lisbon
The FA Cup third round is typically Luke Moore’s favourite weekend of the year. It’s just a shame for him that Portsmouth have to play Arsenal, really. Before…
Football RambleIntroducing: The Thing About Arsenal
Calling all Gooners! 'The Thing About Arsenal' is the brand new Arsenal podcast that does things differently, featuring our very own Jim Campbell! Think less…
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28 Petes Later
Donny is in charge on today’s Ramble and he’s plotting some new surgery to extend his collarbones. He might also add in a few extra ribs while he's at it…
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Please Sir Alex, can I have some milk?
Darren Fletcher, the new Manchester United interim manager, is the latest former player to suckle on the teat of Sir Alex Ferguson. There's nothing like…
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Mailbag: Has Ruben Amorim ruined his reputation?
The Ruben Amorim era is officially over at Manchester United – what's next? Marcus, Luke and Jim shake their heads at the league's most chaotic club and pay…
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Out in 2026: The curse of the Ramble
We know what you’re thinking, 'the curse of the Ramble and all that', but it’s a new year and that means fresh beginnings. Ladies and gentlemen, RUBEN AMORIM…
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My Biddy Aunt: January Transfers
Everyone bangs about new beginnings when the new year rolls around *cough* Jake Humphrey *cough*, but at Ramble HQ, we actually mean it. David Cartlidge is…
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The Preview Show: Can I get sacked in the morning?
Enzo Maresca is set to embark on a new career as a novelist. Will his first book be a tragedy by any chance? Today, Pete, who is still covered in Christmas…
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Best of Ramble Uncut 2025
Happy new year Ramblers! Whether you're nursing a hangover like Pete or nursing a sugar crash like Marcus, we've got the tonic for you today with some of our…
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Arsenal get their steam back
In case you weren't aware, Arsenal won quite convincingly against Aston Villa on Tuesday night. On Monday, Luke suggested they were running out of steam. But…
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Mailbag: How much trouble are West Ham really in?
Look away now, West Ham fans - we’ve got to have a chat about how poor they’ve been this season, with the real threat of relegation looming over them. Rest…
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Live from the Christmas Perineum
Marcus, Luke and Pete slide gently into the Christmas perineum, with a barn-burning round of Barclays representing the nuts and Speller’s game of England…
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Best of the Football Ramble 2025: Part 2
We're back with another sack full of clips highlighting the very best moments from the second half of 2025. We've got everything from the Lambton Worm to…
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Best of the Football Ramble 2025: Part 1
Fear not, the Ramble is here to fill the Premier League-shaped hole in your Boxing Day! Across two parts, Marcus shares our very favourite moments of the year…
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My Biddy Aunt: Christmas Special!
Merry Christmas Ramblers! As you enjoy a glass of eggnog on this fine day, remember, it's your Christmas too. So move away from the turkey, step back from the…
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The Preview Show: Absolute Lims
Marcus, Luke and Jim bring you good Ramblings on Christmas Eve! They discuss Arsenal's confidence and bank account-boosting win against Crystal Palace last…
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Mailbag: Are Wolves the worst team in Premier League history?
It's probably fair to say at this point that Wolverhampton Wanderers are as dead as a dodo. Two points from 17 games and staring relegation right down the…
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Play that ukulele
Big Mama Premier League gifted us a barn-burning weekend right on the eve of Christmas. Gosh, we must have been good this year. Today, Marcus, David and Jim…
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My Biddy Aunt: Footballers turned broadcasters
Thanks to the assistance of multiple NGOs, Luke has agreed to temporarily withdraw his troops from the My Biddy Aunt battleground. That allows the Kingdom of…
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The Preview Show: Can you sniff it?
How can Everton use glue to beat Arsenal? What did Wayne Rooney send Duncan Ferguson in prison? Have FIFA really started deciding the result of games by…
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Control your own X (formerly known as Twitter)
Marcus and Pete had to be kept apart after Newcastle and Fulham did battle last night. Today, they were joined by Jim to unpack another night of sweet Carabao…
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Pete’s cheesy knees
We’re into the business end of the Carabao! Although there wasn’t an upset last night, Marcus, Pete and Luke give Cardiff their dues for a spirited performance…
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Mailbag: What is going on with ticket prices for the World Cup?
It's going to cost a lot of money to go to this summer's World Cup. So what will happen to the atmosphere at games? And just how many people on X are going to…
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Mackem mayhem
What’s more bleak? Newcastle’s derby day performance or the thought of Pete Donaldson spending his Sunday afternoon in an indie club? Today, Pete left Marcus…
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Jack's Encyclopaedia: Mo Salah's favourite teammates, a Newcastle vs Sunderland throwback, and Andy Brassell's Instagram
After weeks of feverish anticipation, Jack's Encyclopaedia returns! And there are a couple of absolute s**t-offs in this one... Pete of Donaco adjudicates a…
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The Preview Show: Beauty and the Pete
Pete’s got a new haircare routine! It’s got him in the mood to gorge on some festive Europa League action. Today, he's joined by Marcus and Luke for a…
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Souness gets the hump
A big night in the Champions League, but an even bigger night for the Official Martin Keown Fan Club here at the Football Ramble. Seriously though, it's gone…
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So, it’s all Marc Cucurella’s fault?
The Mo Salah drama rumbles on after Liverpool win in Milan with the Egyptian King™ stuck in the gym at home. But why is Marc Cucurella really to blame for all…
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Mailbag: Should clubs refund fans after thrashings?
We all know that feeling. Standing there in the pouring rain, watching your team get absolutely battered and thinking to yourself, "what a massive waste of…
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Brookside: The Reunion
On the latest edition of the Liverpool soap opera: Leeds grab a late equaliser and Mo Salah gives an explosive interview. Today, Marcus, Jim and Luke are on…
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2026 World Cup Draw Reaction!
Marcus and Jim watched the full World Cup draw so that you didn't have to... and reacted to it all live on YouTube! Join us for our takes on England's group…
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My Biddy Aunt: Legendary left-backs
The World Cup draw is just a few hours away, but we couldn't leave you without a bit of Biddy Biddy to settle the nerves ahead of a night of chaos. In what is…
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The Preview Show: How Sir Jim Saved Christmas
Stay away Krampus, Sir Jim Ratcliffe is allowing Man United to have a Christmas party! Until they lose 1-0 away to Wolves on Monday night anyway… Today…
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Beware of the Boglin
Delightful Daniel Farke steered Leeds to a big win last night. Today, Marcus, Jim and Pete ask if he can be the man to keep them in the Premier League…
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Pep’s Entertainers
Who would have predicted that late-stage Guardiola would have traces of Kevin Keegan? Today, Marcus, Jim and Pete are on hand to enjoy the nine-goal thriller…