The Football Ramble is a global podcasting institution that has provided entertainment, analysis and coverage of the Premier League and beyond since 2007. It offers a humorous take on football for fans who don't take the sport too seriously. The podcast features daily episodes during the Premier League season and throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with no clichés or ex-pros, just fun football conversation.
Episodes
Count Top Bins Face
Where better to decide the future of a legendary Manchester United player-turned-manager than a yacht in Monte Carlo? As we speak, Jim Ratcliffe, Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada are on the blower to Mauricio Pochettino, begging him to take over the reins at Old Trafford. It feels like we’ve heard this one before…Vish is dragged into the studio with Marcus, Luke & Pete once again to give his thou
Mailbag: Are we back in the age of the centre-forward?
You better believe Mr Marcus Speller’s ears pricked up at this one. Our very own member of the Strikers’ Union is joined by Jim and David to take the temperature of the current centre-forward situation in the Premier League. Could the out-and-out number nine really be back?Plus, which clubs besides Manchester United would we like to see get the All or Nothing treatment? And could Marcus polish off
Now That’s What I Call Manchester United
Ladies and gentlemen, for your viewing pleasure: Manchester United Athletic Football Club FC. Calamitous and captivating in equally terrifying measure.Marcus, Jim and David pick through the wreckage of the game of the season so far and blast through plenty of other Barclays action. Pierre Sage looks destined for the chop, Sunderland are so back (they’re not) and Liam Delap’s finally pulling up tri
Jack's Encyclopaedia: Straight Redders, Harry Kane haters and Harry Redknapp's favourites
After a gruesome battle to win the belt, Jim is residing away from the conflict at the Ramble Intercontinental Senate, and it's heating up at home.Donaco's fingers are firmly on the buttons for a triple threat between Spelgium, The Luke Nation and The Ehantharjah Empire. The three amigos. LET'S PLAY JACKS! It’s that time of year again, please vote for us in the “Podcast of the Year” ca
The Preview Show: Ramble wave
On today’s show, a Newcastle player gets caught with a bow and arrow, 53 red cards in a single game in Brazil, Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football and Josh King receives his first England call-up.You know you don’t want to miss this. Join Marcus, Luke, Pete and Vish for the Preview Show.It’s that time of year again, please vote for us in the “Podcast of the Year” category in this
The Scuff Boys
There was a miracle (of sorts) in Istanbul last night and Pete, Luke and Vish, aka The Scuff Boys, are here to break it all down.Elsewhere, Erling Haaland does his thing and scores a crucial goal and Mikel Arteta does his thing by talking about his hard drives again.Get your special discount on a limited number of special Football Ramble kits, designed by our friends at Admiral. Click HERE and use
Dare to dream
Football should be enjoyable, and Manchester United fans finally got to enjoy some football last night. We’re pleased for one Man United fan in particular…Today, Vish is joined by Jim and Marcus to reflect on the scenes at Old Trafford. Elsewhere, it was a birthday to forget for Unai Emery and Scott Parker is once again at large in East London.Get your special discount on a limited number of speci
Mailbag: When should you start looking at the league table?
Here to tackle your tough queries today we have a tremendous trio of Marcus, Luke and Jim, who – thanks to a listener – may be able to share the answer to that most divisive question: when are you allowed to start looking at the league table? Perhaps all sides of the debate will be appeased by this one.Plus, what are the implications of Aston Villa’s reaction to Jamie Carragher’s comments, and are
Less human feather, more Scrappy Do
Another Premier League weekend has come and gone, and boy, were we treated to some good action. Despite Arsenal’s win, Jim tells Marcus and Luke why he was impressed by his comrades in the red cartel, Liverpool.Elsewhere, Lisandro Martínez continues to show disinterest in playing for Manchester United and Ian Holloway is lending flat caps to goalkeepers.(We hope not to receive any legal challenges
My Biddy Aunt: Steve Edition
Come one, come all! Judge Moore takes his seat atop the Colosseum of Biddy to officiate a title-deciding bout between Spelgium and Cartalonia.And it's a good'un. Think about a footballer called Steve, chances are he's on this list. LET THE BIDDY BOUT COMMENCE!Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble
The Preview Show: Get in the changing room, Jim
In tribute to the great Sir Patrick Stewart, Pete's got quite the performance today. Marcus, Luke and Jim are here to witness greatness.Speaking of witnessing greatness, Jim gets very excited about both teams piling into the same goalmouth for a scrap at Everton vs Newcastle on Thursday night. Elsewhere, we try and understand just what magic beans we could sell to INEOS and Harry Redknapp take
I came here for a penalty competition
Sweet, sweet Carabao, how we love you. Pete, Jim and Luke are here to reflect on another night of scintillating cup action.Elsewhere, we are pleased to learn that Kai Rooney is very much at large at Man United. Plus, we get a great London piss update for Pete Donaldson.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Pa
Drone nerd
That's what the Carabao do to ya! What a night for Fleetwood Town who, in Arsenal's very own colours AND at Highbury, took the scalp of Mikel Arteta's aristocrats.Marcus, Luke and David are here to celebrate the greatest night in the Cod Army's history. Plus, a trick or two about performing at the London Palladium, how Marcus could have won the Ballon d'Or, and Michael Owen get
Mailbag: Do Crystal Palace regret not backing Oliver Glasner?
Alright, enough Manchester United chat. It's time to give Vish a break from all that misery and crack open Marcus' bulging Mailbag sack.Pete joins the two of them to question whether Crystal Palace should have backed Oliver Glasner when they had the chance. Plus, would Forest Green's 'managerless' stance work in the Premier League? And we cast the new Bond film using only chara
Red Nose Day
Here we are again. Man United are flirting with relegation and the manager’s position is untenable. What now?Marcus, Vish and Pete are here to try to work that out. Plus, Spurs’ post-Marbella renaissance continues and we look forward to the BOAT being awarded tonight.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patr
Jack's Encyclopaedia: Prem Red cards, Portuguese Wolves and Real's CL Scorers
Despite it's best efforts, The Ramble Intercontinental Senate has been unable to locate the dominion of Jimbuktu after it won the belt last weekend. Never mind - it’s back to league business!Speller gets on the 1s and 2s to host a truel for the ages between The Luke Nation, Cartalonia and the Ehantharajah Empire. FIGHT!Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: sh
The Preview Show: Bruno’s blog
Right, enough of that European muck. The Premier League is back on our tellies this weekend, ladies and gents. At the time of recording, Michael Carrick is still in a job - but for how much longer will he cling on?Marcus, Luke, Vish & David are here to preview Manchester United's game against Bournemouth. Plus, new urinals at Bodymoor Heath, Kyle Walker's tattoo is at risk, and Richarl
The Emperor’s New Broom
Pete, Luke and Jim pick through the wreckage of Man United’s newest new low, after a 4-1 defeat in Como left Michael Carrick on the brink and the United fans scrapping among themselves - admittedly in a lovely Italian stately home.We wonder why they simply refuse to run and we get the INEOS-branded cardboard box out for Carrick. Elsewhere from the midweek action: a full hunter’s moon left Jack Wil
Hormuz banana
Goals galore in the Champions League last night and a couple of lovely performances from young Rio Ngumoha and Phil Foden. When better for them to come into form than in a Nations League year? You can hear Tommy Tuchs licking his lips as we speak.Marcus, Pete & Vish are here to reflect on last night's games. Plus, a bloody chainsaw rips apart the Barcelona badge, Duncan Ferguson is back in
Mailbag: What’s going on at Newcastle United?
Marcus, Luke and Jim kick off today’s Mailbag with the two most important questions concerning Newcastle United: is Matthias Jaissle up to the job? And does he look more like a cheap magician or failed snooker player?Elsewhere, we try to predict when Manchester United might actually be able to challenge for the league, remember the best (and worst) time to support our respective clubs and settle o
Dinner money goals
Phwoar, be honest with yourselves. How many times have you watched back that Diego Gómez goal? An absolute peach of a strike that puts Brighton 3rd in the Premier League. So, come on... are they on the verge?Marcus, Luke & Jim are here to react to all of the weekend's action. Plus, confirmation from David Moyes that the Kingdom is indeed safe, we're one step closer to seeing Ted Curd i
Jack's Encyclopaedia: Manchester United's treble-winning goalscorers, English talismen, and Leo Messi's pals
Marcus Speller has been on a roll, but can he defeat the Luke Nation as they return to the Jack's Encyclopaedia arena?Jimbuktu might also have something to say about it with Pete on the buttons. Let's 'av it.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: htt
The Preview Show: Can you hear the drums, Lisandro
Pete survives a night with a freezermeat™ parmo and month-old gnocchi to join Marcus, Jim and Luke, as they check in with Lisandro Martínez vs The Once Great Manchester United.Elsewhere: we wonder if Micky Cazza can survive a trip to Elland Road, Marcus’ England radar plumbs previously uncharted depths and we appoint David Moyes to lead us into the heat death of the universe.Find us on Bluesky, X,
Jerry “the King” Lawlerfication
The Man City Circus rolls on and all we can do at this point is sit back and enjoy the “show”. At least the football is quite good…Today, Pete, Luke and Jim are here to share their thoughts on “Hate Watch Wednesday” in the Champions League.Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Foot
Prometheus Ancelotti
Poor old Gabriel Clarke. After a tricky World Cup with all of that Thomas Tuchel nonsense, the last thing he needed was an angry Argentinian venting his frustrations at him. A quiet day at the office it was not though as Manchester United sank to defeat at the Metropolitano.Vish gives his thoughts on Lisandro Martínez's post-match comments, while Marcus and David offer their much-needed suppor
Bacon ball
After the commotion of Sunday's game at Anfield, we finally got some proper football played between two proper clubs. One owned by a beautiful British businessman, and the other... oh, that's right.Marcus and Vish are here to react to Coventry City's thumping of Newcastle United. Plus, Should Steve Bruce coach the England cricket team?Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find us
The Manchester City Museum
After all the talk and all the statements, the football must carry on and we got a sharp reminder that Man City still have plenty of quality. Today, Jim and Vish are joined by Marcus Speller, aka England Dad, to break down everything we saw at Anfield.Elsewhere, Jordan Henderson channels the spirit of David Beckham. Plus, Roberto De Zerbi reveals he is happy for Spurs to receive red cards, but onl
Jack’s Encyclopaedia: Man City’s illegitimate players, Cristiano’s coaches, and successful Prem countries
Well, well, well - how the turntables! From zero to hero, nothing to everything, Spelgium is back on top after victory last week.But Jimbabwe has returned with a vengeance, joined by the Ehantharajah Empire, as they duke it out for the title of biggest Jack’s Encyclopaedophile. To answer your question, Pete came up with that. He also forced me to write this.Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit h
The Preview Show: El Couponico
It is with great sadness that we wave a fond farewell to the Great Autumn International Break of 2026™. But don't fret, the Premier League is back baby!Marcus, Jim, Pete & Vish are here to look ahead to the weekend's games, including an absolutely gargantuan meeting between Manchester City and Liverpool. Plus, Manchester United and Spurs come together for El Couponico, Marcus suggests
Mailbag: Are football's financial rules fair?
Welcome to the Mailbag Moral Maze. A listener has got in touch regarding an inconvenient truth: Man City might be guilty as sin, but the Premier League's financial regulations are far from perfect. What can be done?Marcus, Jim and Luke answer that hefty question and plenty of other less hefty ones, including our genuine, non-poetic thoughts on the Great Autumn International Break, whether Thom
The farewell tour
That’s it, the Great Autumn International Break of 2026 is over. Marcus, Luke and Jim are here on a mournful day to reflect on England’s final win before club football returns.Has Harry Kane cemented himself as England’s greatest ever player? The lads reckon he has. Plus, Lionel Messi bows out of international football and in a quite beautifully poetic moment, Cristiano Ronaldo might well have don
Here comes the Shirtswapper
Ahead of his lads holiday to Luxembourg, Vish takes half an hour out from pints with Pete at Stansted Airport to rip through another England preview with the only obvious candidate.Marcus and Vish tip their (non-international) caps to Harry Kane, who looks set to equal Peter Shilton’s all-time men’s appearance record, and to the administrative staff at Bournemouth for not torching St George’s Park
Diamond Dog
The Great Autumn International Break of 2026 just got better. Seven times better to be exact. Today, Marcus, Luke and Pete gather to rejoice in England’s thrashing of Croatia.Pete also shares his love for North Macedonian dogs after a great pitch invasion in Scotland’s win this weekend. Plus, Man City start to prepare their body of irrefutable evidence and we look ahead to Pete and Vish’s trip to
My Biddy Aunt: Statesiders
Just when Marcus thought the haymakers had stopped, he staggered back to his feet only to get hit with a Jim Campbell special. Gutting.But every player deserves a shot at redemption, so now Marcus is facing... Vish. Good luck, Speller. LET BATTLE COMMENCE!Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sig
The Preview Show: Eff off handsome
The Manchester City charges saga continues to rumble on, but we've got the Nations League to preview, baby!Marcus, Pete and Vish are here to explain why you simply cannot have a party without Gary Megson. Plus, Cristiano Ronaldo throws a strop, big Andy Burnham puts his foot in it, and... IT'S A MAN CITY MALFEASANCE MARCUS MARZIPAN MIND GAME!Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find
Mailbag: Has this Premier League season become a farce?
There's been a lot of talk about potential sanctions Manchester City could face for all these charges they've been found guilty of, but has anybody given much thought to the Premier League season that is actually going on right now?Luke, Jim & Vish are here to discuss what this season could mean for the other clubs up and down the league. Plus, an early shout for the England outsiders
830 million spondulicks
For the second time this week, Manchester City have pushed England down the running order and that, ladies and gentlemen, is the real sham. After the Premier League’s official statement last night, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Vish agree that the Premier League need to hand Man City the strongest possible sanctions.Elsewhere, we enjoyed seeing Trent Alexander-Arnold in an England shirt again. Plus, Vish
The Bobby Williamson trail
If you're feeling a little bit down this morning, don't worry. Just remember that we're not even halfway through the Great Autumn International Break of 2026™.Marcus and Luke are here to preview England's trip to the Czech Republic tonight, including some more mad quotes from Thomas Tuchel. Plus, Sébastien Pocognoli has his first game at Hampden as Scotland manager (despite former
By order of the Premier League
“Ladies and gentlemen, we got ‘em”. After a lot of waiting, Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges against them. Just a shame they won’t be punished for stealing the Poznań.Today, Marcus, Luke and Jim take a look at what this seismic news could mean for the Premier League. Plus, Marcus and Luke disagree over how much joy to take from England’s loss to Spain.Get your Footb
Jack's Encyclopaedia: Old Prem Men, assisting goalkeepers and scoring Nations Leaguers
After Jimbabwe hit Spelgium for five last weekend, the Ramble Intercontinental Senate has been lobbied to change this week's game. Graciously, Jim has granted a rematch.Let's see if Marcus can redeem himself. Get your lateral thinking caps on everyone, IT'S TIME TO PLAY JACK'S BABY!Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and
The Preview Show: Say hello to my wee friend
England are finally back! According to Luis de la Fuente, a win at Wembley would be his greatest achievement as Spain manager. I think that’s what he said…Today, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete are here to preview that game. Plus, we learn why Oli McBurnie idolises Tony Montana from Scarface and Jim’s got an innovative way to trial whether drinking in view of the football will cause issues.Get your Foo
Ramble Uncut: Dinner for six on André Onana’s back
It’s time for another Ramble Uncut, and your hosts this week are the incomparable Marcus Speller, Luke Moore and Vithushan Ehantharajah. The conversation ranges far and wide, from the better and worse cinematic adaptations of Robin Hood and Zinedine Zidane’s (impressive?) passing in France training, to various tales of Glenn Hoddle and André Onana’s rather intense-looking cup therapy.For more of t
The Great Autumn International Break of 2026™
In the words of our very own Marcus Speller, strap on a johnny everyone. The international break has finally arrived.He's joined by Luke and Vish to mull over Thomas Tuchel's latest squad selection, including the late call-ups of Morgan Gibbs-White and James Garner. Plus, Vish takes the time to learn about the life and times of Stanley Rous, Jorge Jesus begs Marcus to come home, and Craig
Mailbag: Who's getting sacked this international break?
Christmas has come early for one Marcus C. Speller as the international break rears it's head once again, this time for three whole weeks. For some Premier League managers, that means nearly a month of hoping they don't cross paths with the owner in the training ground corridors. Oli Glasner, I'd keep my head down if I were you old pal.Marcus, Jim & Vish are here to answer your Mailbag questio
Respect the brawl
One piece of advice for Premier League teams, watch out for all the Bs: Bournemouth, Brentford and those blooming Seagulls. Today, Marcus, Jim and Vish gather after Brighton gave Arsenal a good pecking on the south coast.Elsewhere, Robert De Zerbi’s frustration continues. Plus, Marcus is starting to drink the José Mourinho Kool-Aid and Liam Rosenior is getting feisty in France.Get your Football Ra
Marcus’ creamy peak | England squad reaction
It’s Marcus Speller season! We’re about to embark on a mega international break and Spellz can’t contain himself. Today, he’s joined by Jim to take a look at Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad.We assess how Cole Palmer has earned his international recall, ask whether Morgan Gibbs-White or Adam Wharton should have been included and wonder what England’s best team is for that game against Spain.Ge
My Biddy Aunt: Spanish Superstars
Señors and señoritas, we're back with another episode of My Biddy Aunt! Or as they would say in Spanish, mi tía cascarrabias (although that re-translates back into English as 'My Cantankerous Aunt'). Can someone call Brassell to translate for us please?If you haven't worked out by now, it's Spanish theme on this week's edition of MBA! Let's just hope Little Luke hasn't visited the passport office.
The Preview Show: Test of strength
It’s Friday! Which means we’re on the cusp of another weekend of watching people kick stuff into stuff, our favourite activity on the Football Ramble.Today, Marcus, Jim and Pete discuss Bournemouth's wonderful start to their European adventure. Plus, we look ahead to a potential bloodbath between Spurs and Aston Villa and wonder whether fat rats should be eating a Kinder Bueno?Get your Football Ra
Manchester United: The Ghost of Grimsby
It’s another Carabao Cup third-round exit for Man United. The fans were unhappy. The discontent was such that Old Trafford could have been mistaken for Centre Court at Wimbledon.Today, Pete’s dragged Vish out of hiding to share his thoughts on the game. Elsewhere, Fleetwood get their dream Carabao Cup draw and Sunderland conquer new shores in Europe.Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find
Sweet Carabao
There really is nothing better big than a big slurp of Carabao on an autumnal Tuesday night. Cracking goals, plenty of chaos, and a delicious caffeinated beverage to go with it. That's a Luke Moore guarantee™.Marcus, Luke & Jim are here to chat through all of last night's action, including yet another defeat for Spurs as they edge closer to self-combustion. Plus, Enzo Le Fée declares himself t
Mopping up gravy
Well, that was pretty emphatic from Leeds United, wasn't it? In a battle of two rather eccentric German managers at Elland Road last night, it was big Daniel Farke who came out on top (in the football that is, not in the bedroom).Marcus tells Jim why Dominic Calvert-Lewin is primed for the Nations League. Plus, another set-back for Manchester United and two old pals link up back in Brazil.Get your
The fat rat
The Premier League treated us to another marvellous couple of days of football this weekend. Some proper howitzers, a little bit of controversy, and Mikel Arteta getting mugged off. What’s not to like, eh?Marcus, Luke & Pete dive into the weekend’s action. Plus, some of your responses to *that* My Biddy Aunt episode...Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram
My Biddy Aunt: Strikers
After Luke suffered a heavy defeat at Vish's unforgiving hands last week, you'd surely think it can't get any tougher for the Nation on this edition of My Biddy Aunt. Well have we got news for you. It can...Marcus referees an unforgettable clash with Luke's biggest foe yet.Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@foot
The Preview Show: That cat’s done nothing wrong
It’s the Manchester Derby this weekend! And the first question is: are Man City favourites or heavy favourites? Today, Marcus, Luke and Pete ponder over that.Elsewhere, Luke asks whether Fulham are offering vouchers this season. Plus, we learn about the famous actor who used to live with Dion Dublin and the non-league club that has asked a man to - erm - stop impersonating their manager…Get your F
Jus’ a Brassell
Is that Andy Brassell’s music?! It’s a huge day, ladies and gentlemen, Marcus and Luke have persuaded Andy to come on the pod for a mid-season loan. Apparently that’s a thing in France, or so Andy tells us.After making a winning start in the Champions League, Andy assesses where Arsenal rank among the favourites. Plus, we’ve got a barn burner in the Carabao and a manager who started their career b
Lasered armpits
The Champions League is back, ladies and gents! Big Mama UEFA delivered the goods last night as Man City got the job done in Porto and barns were burned in the first half of Club Brugge vs Aston Villa. A post-match waffle for old John McGinn, methinks.Marcus, Luke and Pete dive into all the Champions League action. Plus, Erling Haaland's 'sick' caravan, José Mourinho gets given a garden sprinkler,
Mailbag: Which pre-season prediction would we change now?
The Premier League is well under way, so what better time than now to crack open Marcus' bulging sack?He's joined by Luke and Pete to answer all of your questions, including which manager we'd most like to share a bed with. Yep, it's one of those, ladies and gents. Strap in.Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@foo
See it. Say it. Kick it.
Mikel Arteta got one over his old pal Xabi Alonso as Arsenal beat Chelsea. Today, Marcus, Luke and Pete reflect on that and wonder whether there could be some romance in the title race this season.Elsewhere, we discuss a beautiful goal from Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Fulham’s woes and Jamie Vardy’s return to England. Plus, speaking of old friends, Marcus’ pal Adam Clery has uncovered more info relati
My Biddy Aunt: Summer Signings
Following an internal inquiry, the Ramble Intercontinental Senate has decreed that the My Biddy Aunt belt is now UP FOR GRABS!The Luke Nation made its return upon hearing this news, assured it’s going to be an easy wi- wait, that’s not the Ehantharajah Empire, is it? We’re in for a biggun’ here, ladies and gents. Let battle commence!Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find us on Bluesky, X
The Preview Show: Cool stamp
My goodness me, the Premier League is serving up some treats for us this weekend. Arsenal vs Chelsea on gameweek three? Oh yes, we'll have a bit of that please and thank you.Marcus, Luke and Vish are here to preview the weekend's fixtures LIVE from Ramble HQ. Plus, Mike Dean creates yet more bafflement, Marcus makes a genuine attempt to name every free agent available to Everton, and we embark on
Mailbag: Which club “won” the transfer window?
Marcus, Pete and Vish are back with a big bulging sack full of your questions. First and foremost, we try to get to the bottom of the transfer window: who won? Who lost? And are the southern media running a smear campaign against Aston Villa?Elsewhere, we face the huge question… who are the new Premier League banter club? Jump in, the water's warm.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free
Malick and the Jets
It really isn't transfer deadline day until Gary Cotterill makes a fool of himself, is it? Luckily for us, he very much delivered on that front. What's good for the Ramble...Marcus, Pete & Vish are here to run through all the deals from the old TDD. Including Nick Woltemade becoming an Everton mint, Speedy Gonzales signing for Leeds, and Pete suggesting military children might make good footba
Relinquish the ball
Pete and Vish have ditched the other Ramblers (slugs) and have been given the keys to today’s pod.There was a deluge of debuts at Villa Park last night and today the lads try to make sense of it all. Plus, Pete offers a friendly reminder to any clubs still stalling over their transfer business that the deadline really is TODAY. It’s all part of the service…Join us for a good time.Get your Football
It’s Carlo’s carnival too
Jim Campbell promised us some barn burners this weekend and he wasn't wrong, was he? Plenty of goals, some stunners in there too. We might just have our game back, ladies and gents.The aforementioned Jim joins Marcus and Luke to reflect on all the weekend's action, including: Carlo Ancelotti prepping for Notting Hill Carnival, Pete cursing Tottenham Hotspur, and a familiar (yet improved) water fea
My Biddy Aunt: Skillers
Spelgium was found this morning in the bogs of the Ramble Intercontinental Senate, down on one knee after suffering defeat to Cartalonia last week. Now, Jimababwe has entered the fray to knock Speller down another notch - but will he be successful?It's time to battle, but who's that on the buttons? That's right, Petey's back baby. BIDDY BIDDY!Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find us on
The Preview Show: Barn obliteration
This week's Premier League fixtures have got Jim Campbell's Barclays sensors tingling. We're in for some barn burners, ladies and gents.He joins Marcus and Pete to preview this weekend's action. Plus, Hull City owner Acun Ilicali's bridge obsession, the FIFA-isation of UEFA, and a rather uninformative lesson on trees from Donny himself.Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find us on Bluesky
Introducing: On The Continent
The European football season is upon us once again and our friends over at On The Continent have got you covered. You may well have had enough of experts, but these ones are well worth listening to. Each week Dotun Adebayo and Andy Brassell are joined by the very best European football minds to guide you through each week of the Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and La Liga seasons - and well beyond th
LASKet Case
Ladies and gentlemen, the Carabao is back! Sadly, Tom Brady did not show the competition the respect it deserves after he spent more time worrying about his leather trousers than he did investing in Birmingham City. Disappointing.Elsewhere, Marcus, Pete and David discuss Celtic’s Champions League exit. Plus, Michael Owen hits back at his critics and a robot does its best Cristiano Ronaldo impressi
BOOOOOOOOOOO
How about that for a first Monday Night Football of the season, eh? Marcus Spellers' beautiful Cottagers took the fight to their west London neighbours but in the end it was Chelsea who, despite Robert Sánchez's best efforts, came out on top.Jim joins Marcus this morning to react to the game. Plus, is it time for big boy Penders to have a go in net? Why can't you say "bomb squad" anymore? And do w
Mauled with panache
Welcome back to the Premier League, Manchester United! And welcome back, Vithushan Ehantharajah…Today, Marcus and David join Vish to celebrate Hull’s eye-catching return to the top flight. Elsewhere, Marcus explains why things could be even worse for Spurs as they pick up where they left off last season. Plus, Erling Haaland’s got a new look.Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Sign up to t
THE MY BIDDY AUNT SEASON OPENER
Today we cut the ribbon on the Ramble Intercontinental Senate after a much-needed summer repainting (thanks Pete). Spelgium returns to the soirée to square off against Cartalonia.Who will lay the first claim to the Biddy throne? Jimbabwe is refereeing this one.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.Join the Football Ra
The Preview Show: The Frank factor
The Premier League is back! What’s more, lovely Frank Lampard has also returned to the fold. Marcus, Jim and David look ahead to tonight’s opening fixture and wonder if Super Frank is ready to return to the big time as a manager.Elsewhere, there’s a classic thigh rubber to start the season between Newcastle and Liverpool. Plus, dog merch has officially hit the shelves in a club shop near you.Sign
The Best of Ramble Uncut 2025/26
A new football season means a new season of Ramble Uncut, our exclusive weekly episode for our beautiful Patreon subscribers.Today, we're looking back on some of our favourite moments from last season, from avian appendages, to Pete's Bernie Sanders, and Robbie Earle's astonishing number of World Cup tickets. Fancy more of this? Get on a free 7-day trial now at patreon.com/footballramble.Join the
Expected narrative
We’re two days away from the return of the Premier League and, as always, there are many unanswered questions. Who will make a big push for the title? Who can make an unexpected run for Europe? Which team will be dragged into a relegation scrap? Are the rule changes going to actually do anything?Marcus, Jim and Adam Clery try to make sense of the xN (expected narrative) on today’s RambleJoin the F
Our 2026/27 Premier League predictions
You love it, we love it, so let’s get into it: Marcus, Luke and Jim are here with their Premier League predictions for the season!Not everyone’s gone for Arsenal, Luke’s upped the Southampton-related stakes and Marcus thinks a storied Barclaysman will make an unexpected managerial return – shocks aplenty!Join the Football Ramble FPL HERE. Or use the code: 50ewth.You can see all our prediction
Enter Stainman
Arsenal are the Champions of the Community, and they gave their title rivals a slap across the chops along the way.Should Man City fans be concerned? Marcus, Luke and Jim are here to debate that and discuss whether Enzo Maresca needs an Argentinian s**t stain to replace the Rodri-shaped hole in the midfield. Plus, Cristiano Ronaldo could be retiring soon… maybe.Join the Football Ramble FPL HERE. O
My Biddy Aunt: Football media men (Feat. James Allcott)
We need to have a serious discussion. Adam Clery came on and won in Jack's Encyclopaedia, and then Jamie Carragher beat Luke at My Biddy Aunt. We literally invented these games, and we’re losing to people who have never played them before. Frankly, it’s disgusting.We need to turn things around. Enter, James Allcott - or Allcôte d'Ivoire - who will square off against Jimbabwe in another pre-season
Francesco Potti
Domestic football is back! As is tradition, we kick things off this weekend with the somewhat mildly aggressively contested Community Shield between Arsenal and Man City. Today, Marcus, Jim and Vish are here to look ahead to that.Elsewhere, we explain why Marcus Rashford could still have a future at Manchester United. Plus, there has been another football-adjacent narcotics scandal in South Americ
Summer Series: Pete Pete Pete Pete Pete Pete (feat. James Allcott)
To round off our Summer Series, we’re joined by presenter, podcaster and all-round brilliant football mind James Allcott. What’s more, James has some actual football to talk about (sort of).Today, he joins Marcus, Jim and Pete Pete Pete Pete Pete Pete to reflect on last night’s UEFA Super Cup. Plus, Marcus is giddy because Kyle Walker could be returning to the Premier League and we’ve got news of
In the pocket of big trouser
Next up on the silly season agenda, Jeff Bezos is trying to buy a stake in Liverpool. Today, Marcus, Pete and Vish consider the impact that might have at Anfield.Elsewhere, Evangelos Marinakis continues his feud with Crystal Palace. Oh, good. Plus, we gear up for some real football tonight as Unai Emery’s quest to win the UEFA Super Cup goes on.Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find us o
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