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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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Mailbag: Are Liverpool about to move on from Mo Salah?
Liverpool got three valuable points at West Ham without Mo Salah in the XI. Arne Slot made the big call, but what does it say about Salah's future in this…
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We’ve got our Barclays back
Stamford Bridge has been reduced to ashes after Chelsea and Arsenal played out a good old-fashioned barn burner in the Premier League. Marcus, Luke and David…
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My Biddy Aunt: Premier League Hard Men
For all the tax-avoiding, non-dom citizens of Donaco out there – this one's for you. Marcus officiates completely even-handedly as Luke faces the most…
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The Preview Show: Nottingham Forest’s fortifications
Show some f***ing respect. Today, Marcus, Luke and Pete explain why they expected more from Swiss football fans after the lovely Donyell Malen was targeted…
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Jürgen? Fancy it?
Marcus, Jim and Pete dust themselves down after a proper European goal fest, as Liverpool continue to suffer their worst run of form since the mid-1950s…
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STEVE-O, STEVE-O, STEVE-O
Estêvão - or "Steve" as Marcus likes to call him - put in a coming-of-age performance against Barcelona. Today, Spellz is joined by Jim and David to reflect on…
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Donaldson & Fang
At home against 10 men after two of the opposition players had a dust-up, you probably should be winning that one. Manchester United are back in their chaos…
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Geller’s New Spoon
It was a bad weekend for Liverpool and Tottenham in the Premier League. Is it time that they call Uri Geller? He'll surely sort it out. Today, Marcus, Luke and…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Raw Carabao
Enzo Maresca said Chelsea need to “grow up” after they got another red card last night. I am afraid to say we don't agree Enzo... Today, Pete, Luke and Jim are…
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The doctor will see you now
What's good for Marcus Speller isn't necessarily what's good for the Ramble after Fulham spoiled everyone's fun by beating Wycombe on penalties last night…
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Mailbag: Are Man United on the verge?
That's the question on everyone's lips right now. After three wins on the bounce in the Premier League, is Sir Jim Ratcliffe already drawing up plans to use…
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Greyfriars Brobbey
Hubble bubble, Donny’s causing trouble. Pete appears to have placed a curse on Virgil van Dijk. Today, he warns Jim that David Raya could be next. Marcus…
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My Biddy Aunt: Goal of the season winners
We've got a heavyweight battle for you today in the MBA Arena as the absolute monarchy of the Luke Nation faces off against Clan Campbell. The belt (or the…
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The Preview Show: All you need is smut
Does Sean Dyche like an emoji? Is it acceptable to lose to a side from Cyprus? Can you blame the wind for Emi Buendia's penalty? Are Hearts on the verge? And…
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The Mainhatten Project
Pete takes a break from doing his taxes to sit in Marcus’ chair today. He, Luke and Jim were spoilt rotten by the Champions League last night. Let’s just not…
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Rodri Trotter
Did denying Atletico access to hot water help Arsenal win at the Emirates last night? While Marcus, Jim and Vish ponder that, they are certain that Arsenal…
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Mailbag: Was Ange Postecoglou the worst Premier League appointment of all time?
Well, that didn't last long did it? Evangelos Marinakis took just 39 days to throw his new toy out of the bath as it looks like Ange Postecoglou has made way…
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Virgil van Vindicated
Feed the Isak and he will score. It’s just a shame his favourite food supplier is still in Newcastle. Today, Marcus, Luke and Pete wonder whether Liverpool…
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Jack's Encyclopaedia: Super subs, Brazilians, and Alan Pardew loyalists
After a controversial last outing in the Jack's Encyclopaedia arena, Luke fronts up to the public outrage over his 'Bueno' answer and takes on Marcus in…
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The Preview Show: Soccer boot cleats shoe influencer
The Premier League is back! Marcus, Luke and Pete are here to give it the respectful welcome the league deserves. They try to figure out if Jack Wilshere and…
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Ramble Uncut: Mickey, please go away
The sad tale of Roy Hodgson’s England departure balanced by the joyous normality of Wayne Rooney dressing up as Freddie Mercury for his 40th. An episode of…
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Get that meat inside you
Eeeeeaaaasssayyyy! Tommy Tuchs and his merry men have qualified for the World Cup – and they're the first country in Europe to do it. Have some of that, you…
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Mailbag: Can Bellingham, Palmer & Foden play together?
England had a lovely old time against Wales on Thursday. And they weren't half bad against Serbia in the game before that either! The catch? Jude Bellingham…
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A special way of Rambling
Before England head on their big stag do in Riga, there was the small matter of Scotland grinding out a glorious win over Belarus. So glorious that it left…
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My Biddy Aunt: Midfield Classics
WE HAVE A NEW CHALLENGER! Pete Donaldson, you have been called to the quizzing colosseum. Your opponent today, The unDemocratic Republic of the Luke Nation…
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The Preview Show: Kylian MUMbappé
Thomas Tuchel wasn’t happy with the atmosphere at Wembley. What’s the England band ever done to you, Thomas? Paper aeroplanes aside, Pete, Luke and Vish are…
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An asexual camp
It's an all-British affair tonight as England take on Craig Bellamy's Wales at Wembley Stadium. Where's Marcus Speller when you need him? Luke and Jim are here…
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Mouseball
UEFA have given permission for games in La Liga and Serie A to be played abroad, BUT don’t worry, this does not set a precedent. Today, Luke, Vish and Jim…
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Mailbag: Are the Premier League's 'best of the rest' better than ever?
Lars is on the pod! Our Norweigan uncle Lars Sivertsen has Crossed The Continent™ and is back on the Ramble as he joins Marcus and Jim to answer all of your…
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More Chelsea Dagger
It was a great weekend for Chelsea. They beat Liverpool and didn’t even have a single player sent off! Although Marcus and Jim aren't happy that Enzo Maresca…
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My Biddy Aunt: Last-minute legends
We're back with another round of My Biddy Aunt! This week Jim takes on the nemesis of football quizzing Vithushan Ehantharajah in search of a first win of the…
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The Preview Show: Flintstones cops
Nottingham Forest fans and Ange Postecoglou are just some of the people we currently feel sorry for. Unfortunately, for Evangelos Marinakis he's not on the…
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Penthony Gordon
Marcus, Luke and Jim are back to gorge on more Champions League delights! And the entire history of Eric Dier's penalty record is the perfect place to start…
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The Altruistic One
Liverpool have lost two games in a row. Today, Vish isn't calling it a crisis but he does tell Marcus and Jim that he knows of a Premier League manager that…
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Mailbag: Should Manchester United sack Ruben Amorim?
Things are going from really, really bad at Manchester United to somehow dramatically worse. So, is it time for old Jim Ratcliffe to bin off the second manager…
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Is that the Saturday sacking music?
Plucky Crystal Palace are the only side still unbeaten in the Premier League. Today, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete give them their long overdue flowers. Arsenal…
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Jack’s Encyclopaedia: Ballon d'Or winners, Spaniards, and Europa League managers
It's a game of Jack's Encyclopaedia for the history books: if Luke wins out against Marcus today, then he'll become the first ever unified belt holder in…
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The Preview Show: Tutankhamun’s soul patch
The first week of the Europa League is done and dusted. Highlights included Aston Villa finally getting a win and the Nice eagle getting blasted in the face by…
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Inside Luke's Pantry
There's nothing quite like a can of Carabao to help us digest a night of football which saw four Premier League behemoths gobble up their lower-league…
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Carabao Cup: The Musical
Despite scoring, last night should probably be considered a bad night for Hugo Ekitike. Do you think the fact that Pete has written a new chant for him will…