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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…
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What is the Football Ramble?
Looking for a new football podcast for the 2025/26 season? Well, you’re in luck! The Football Ramble: the original and best football podcast. Strong takes…
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Mailbag: What’s going wrong at Aston Villa?
Unai Emery's got himself in a right old pickle at Villa Park. Five games into the season and they've not got a single win on the board! Marcus, Jim & Vish are…
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I'll monetise some grot for ya
Marcus, Vish and Jim are back to discuss a thigh-rubbing weekend of Premier League football which included an Old Trafford edition of Takeshi's Castle that…
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My Biddy Aunt: Champions League Icons
The My Biddy Aunt lineal belt is back on the line, as Vish takes on Luke in an episode all about some of the greats from Champions League past and present…
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The Preview Show: We've got our headlocks back
How many times can England be crowbarred into one Premier League preview? Get your calculators out everyone, because Marcus is going for the world record…
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Nicolas Jackson’s Bayern Munich
Virgil van Dijk scored a late winner at Anfield last night. As Luke and Jim are very quick to point out today, that's one in the eye for Pete Donaldson…
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The no rat guarantee
Most of us get goal alerts when the football is on, but not Pete Donaldson. Today, he reveals to Marcus and Vish the very surprising notifications he was…
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Mailbag: Will Spurs survive the Champions League?
After a tale of two competitions, lots of injuries and a very prickly Australian last season, Spurs are charging into the Champions League with a very…
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Haaland the King of Mythical Beasts
Would Man United be better with Donny as CEO? It's got to the stage where Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete actually seriously consider that on today’s Ramble…
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My Biddy Aunt: Wonderkids
The MBA is back! Today's game covers the great young talents in years gone by, some of which have – well – not quite lived up to their billing and some of…
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The Preview Show: The Grin Reaper
Blooming heck the Premier League is back! Today, Marcus and Luke kick off our weekend preview by encouraging Pete to apply for the job of Manchester United DJ…
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Ramble Uncut: An Ode to Carlos Queiroz
Ever wondered which Manchester United assistant manager suckled on the teat of Sir Alex Ferguson the most? No? Well, strap yourselves in... Today, we're…
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Our giddy uncle
The Thomas Tuchel era has finally begun. While Marcus and Luke would like to remain calm, Jim is already crowning England as World Cup winners 2026. EASAY!…
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Mailbag: Who is Harry Kane's successor?
The Andorra game wasn't exactly Harry Kane's finest game in England colours – and by the time the World Cup is over next summer, he'll be touching 33. Is there…
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Can we sanction this buffoonery?
You could call England's 2-0 win at home to Andorra "professional", but whether you think that's a compliment depends on whether you talk to Marcus or Vish…
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Jack's Encyclopaedia: Levy's signings, Brazilians, and Premier League oldies
Jack's Encyclopaedia is back everybody! Reigning champion Vish returns to the ring to take on Marcus and Jim in the game Jack Grealish simply does not know the…
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The Preview Show: It’s our Friday too
Today’s not just any Friday, it’s the Friday before an England game! So how dare Daniel Levy make it all about him! Once we get the small matter of assessing…
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Mailbag: Are England going backwards under Thomas Tuchel?
Tommy Tuchs and his merry men are back in action against the mighty Andorra on Saturday. Isn't it bloomin' marvellous to have international football back on…
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Nationalise it
Ruben Loftus-Cheek is back in the England squad and today is Sir Gareth Southgate’s birthday! Has anyone seen Marcus’ aunt? Unfortunately, Luke and Pete force…
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Deal Sh*t
It was Transfer Deadline Day yesterday and those pesky rats have finally scuttled away from their sinking ships. Alexander Isak got his move, as did Yoane…
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Give it more biff
Dominik Szoboszlai certainly gave his free-kick plenty of biff yesterday. But can the same be said about Mikel Arteta’s tactics? Today, Marcus, Luke and Jim…
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My Biddy Aunt: Deadline Day Icons
There are just a few days until the summer transfer window slams shut. So what better way to build up to the big day than with a quiz devoted to all those…
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The Preview Show: The memes hurt
“The penalties were long, but the memes were longer” - Vithushan Ehantharajah Two days later and poor Vish is still hurting from Man United’s League Cup exit…
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Mailbag: Has player power gone too far?
Alexander Isak and Yoane Wissa have their heels well and truly dug into the ground, refusing to play for their clubs until they get a move away. But is it fair…
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The Sean Dyche merry-go-round
Sam Allardyce, Alan Pardew, David Moyes... is there anyone left for West Ham to call? *Sean Dyche’s music starts playing* Things have gone from bad to worse…
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Ramble Reacts: Liverpool steal the points
Join Marcus and Jim as they frolic amongst the ashes of a barn burner at St James’ Park. A literal child scored a 100th minute winner for Liverpool! You can…
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Frank has sense
It might be the second weekend of the Premier League season, but already Marcus has a revolutionary idea that surely every single fan can get behind. He's…
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My Biddy Aunt: Tottenham’s Nearly Men
Poor old Daniel Levy. Faffing around with the details of Eberechi Eze's contract then in comes Mikel Arteta and Lovely Berta to nab him for their pesky…
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The Preview Show: Mr One Week
Eberechi Eze got his big move to North London, just as we always said he would... Today, Vish and Pete listen to Marcus gloat over what this means for his…
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The Pillage of Croydon
Crystal Palace are in a right old pickle. Kicked out of the Europa League, set to lose Eberechi Eze and Marc Guéhi, and - no we're not making it up -…
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The Moyes Testament
Alexander Isak is having a hot mess summer and he appears to now have Yoane Wissa for company. Today, Marcus, Luke and Vish agree that this is a transfer saga…
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Mailbag: Are we all sleeping on Manchester City?
It turns out we've got our very own Marcus Speller to thank for Manchester City's revival. After a summer spent taping up Phil Foden's bins, the Citizens can…
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We’ve got our worm back
Ladies and Gentlemen... Sunderland are back, mythical worm and all! Today, Pete demands that Marcus and Vish show the Sunderland worm more respect now that…
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My Biddy Aunt: Premier League Newcomers
My Biddy Aunt is back for the new season… and she’s had a glow-up.You lot voted, the old 'Luke’s Game' got the boot, and now we've got a brand new game (and…
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The Preview Show: Phil Jonesing for football
The Premier League is back and we kick things off at the home of the Champions! Today, Marcus, Jim and Pete look ahead to that. Plus, Pete suggests a few…
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Our 2025/26 Premier League Predictions!
It's that time of the year once again, ladies and gents. Time to embarrass ourselves once more as we reveal who we think is going to win the Premier League…
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Sing us a song, Jack
My giddy aunt, Jack Grealish is off to Everton! Marcus, Jim and Vish are here to celebrate the union of David Moyes and Super Jack. Have Everton got themselves…
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Mailbag: Who will surprise us the most this season?
The season's nearly here everybody! The Community Chest has been cracked open and we're ready for the return of Mama Premier League. So, who might put the cat…
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Fabrizio Ratmano
Liverpool took Crystal Palace to penalties. Vithushan Ehantharajah, aka the Football Ramble’s official Rat Correspondent, thinks that Liverpool will be pleased…
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The Preview Show: Best of British
Crystal Palace are off to Wembley again! Is the promise of a first Community Shield victory for Palace enough to bring a bit of needle to Sunday’s…
Football RambleIntroducing: Second Tier - The Championship Football Podcast
With the Premier League still a week away, it's time for the Championship to take centre stage! Second Tier is the UK’s number one podcast for all things…
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The Chelsea summer catalogue
All football clubs and fans rejoice, the Chelsea summer catalogue is open for business. With a host of Chelsea players now available to buy or loan, Jim is…
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Mailbag: Which club has the most at stake this season?
Just ten more sleeps until the Premier League returns! But which top flight club has the most on the line this season? Pete, Luke & Jim tuck into that, and…
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Champagne Sonpernova
Only one place for Pete, Jim and Luke to start. Who had the better weekend: Luke and Jim screaming their heads off at Oasis, or Pete getting heartburn after…
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Pure dung beetle
It's official: Alexander Isak has been labelled "a rat". But surely there needs to be a new animal for the Newcastle United fanbase? Pete, Luke and Jim Bernie…
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Ramble Uncut: Josh Brownhill's poem
**NEW Football Ramble Patreon offer! If you get an annual subscription before the end of August, you'll get 15% off - so that’s just over $50 for ad-free…
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Occam’s angle grinder
Man United have copied Newcastle’s homework and narrowed their striker options down to Ollie Watkins and Benjamin Šeško. That means Pete, Luke and Jim have to…
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Mailbag: Where are the statues going?
Pete, Luke and Jim are back to officially plinth Sarina Wiegman on today's Mailbag! Plus, do we think Thomas Frank will tame the Spurs madhouse? Should there…
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Once again: Easy
It’s a historic eeeeeaasaaay for Pete, Luke and Jim today after England retain their Euros crown with a clutch win over Spain. We revel in some era-defining…
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Grealish vs Mouse
Luke, Jim and David are here for a Friday frot! And while there might be no football, there are plenty of worried Geordies because Alexander Isak is being a…
Football RambleOn The Continent: The big red Jürgen Klopp button
Today, we're bringing you a special episode from Andy's European rabble over at On The Continent! He's joined by Dotun and Italian football expert Nicky…
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SHARONNNN!!!
Eeeeaaasayyy! Those Lionesses didn't half leave it late, eh? But England are into the final of Euro 2025!Pete, Luke & Jim give their thoughts on a crazy night…
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Mailbag: What's one rule we'd change for next season?
Pete Donaldson is in the hot seat for a Mailbag... what could possibly go wrong? Today he's joined by Luke and Jim for a special rendition of 'I like to move…
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Famous Sons of Dudley
This is a really interesting market opportunity. Does he score lots of goals? Not really. Will he quite frequently get sent off? Maybe. But yeah, £100m please…
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Luke's Game: Ramble Icons
We’re back with the final round of Luke’s Game for the summer! In this ‘Ramble Icons’ season finale, Marcus takes on Luke for the belts. And there’s only one…
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Best of the Football Ramble 2024/25 (Part 2)
Welcome back to our Ramble rewind! Today, we're revisiting some of our favourite stories from the second half of this season, featuring everyone's favourite…
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Best of the Football Ramble 2024/25 (Part 1)
For the next two days, we're looking back at some of our favourite moments from the 2024/25 season - aka the longest football season of all time (probably)…
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Reacting to our Club World Cup predictions
Well there we have it, ladies and gents. The key is in the trophy and the curtain has finally come down on the Club World Cup. So now it’s time for Marcus…
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Gianni gets the keys out
Chelsea put in a mesmerising performance against PSG to claim the title of world champions - but that’s not half the story, is it? Join Marcus, Luke, Pete and…
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Luke's Game: Judas Footballers
It's a titanic clash this week: Marcus vs Brassell! And remember, for Andy Luke's Game is what the Turkish Süper Lig was for Mauro Icardi. Andy and his…