Football Ramble
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
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
Pete’s Film Club: Golden Shoes
A young boy with his mother in hospital and a military father gone MIA pursues his footballing dream in 2015’s “Golden Shoes”, a cheap-as-chips soccer film featuring shoes (boots) that aren’t even golden and the hyper-prolific Eric Roberts phoning it in.Expect a bonkers plot, dreadful CGI and football scenes almost as bad as the war scenes. Never let not knowing anything about football stop you fr
You ok hun?
In perhaps the most needlessly long-running transfer saga of the summer, Bruno Guimarães has finally left Newcastle United to join Arsenal. If Pete wasn't pessimistic enough already, his expectations have fallen even further.He's joined by Marcus and Jim to chat through all the latest on the transfer front. Plus, Gianni is in yet more trouble, a man falls through a trap door and Vozinha jets down
My Biddy Aunt: Premier League Legends (feat. Jamie Carragher)
Jamie Carragher enters the My Biddy Aunt arena to take on the Luke Nation.One of them has played hundreds of games of My Biddy Aunt, the other has played hundreds of actual Premier League games. Who will come out on top?Jim is reffing today's bout. Let the battle commence!Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footb
Nicky Butt’s smelly bags
When will this silliness end? Yet more utter nonsense from FIFA as Gianni Infantino clings to his job. Oh, and Argentina have swooped in to save his skin too, because of course they have.Pete, Jim and Vish give their thoughts on the latest bizarre revelations. Plus, Nicky Butt is banned from his local tip, big Andy Burnham digs out Everton right-back Jake O'Brien, and search traffic for 'Pete Dona
Pete's Film Club: Kicking & Screaming
A dirty rip of one of Will Ferrell's lesser-known films has found its way into Pete's grubby hands, meaning Luke and Jim have no choice but to dissect this very average (but also quite fun) football flick. It's Ferrell deep into his Anchorman era, surely it's a tap-in, right? Right?!We follow an anxious father who takes over his son's football team to prove himself to his competitive dad. Expect c
Summer Series: Dicky Tum Tum Hostel (feat. Rick Edwards)
Next up on our Summer Series line-up: BBC 5 Live and Football Daily broadcaster, Rick Edwards! Just in time, incidentally, as he will soon pass the 5 Live Breakfast baton on to Gianni Infantino.Rick’s in with Pete, Luke and Vish to assess the latest FIFA developments, as Gianni scrambles around for support while owing literally tens of millions of dollars to various federations and American cities
Summer Series: Hate your rivals (feat. Jamie Carragher)
In keeping with the ongoing transfer window shenanigans, we’re unveiling another signing as part of our Ramble Summer Series: Jamie Carragher’s on the pod! Admittedly it’s a one-day loan from some other show you’ve probably never heard of, but lovely to have Jamie all the same.He joins Luke and Jim to look ahead to an intriguing Premier League season featuring a boatload of new managers, a few OAP
A big can of Supermalt
It appears that Gianni Infantino’s own hubris has been the weakness in FIFA’s Death Star. After a quite ridiculous week of events, FIFA’s plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup has self-destructed in their own faces and big Gianni’s now fighting for his future.Pete, Luke & Jim are here to throw more fuel on that fire. Plus, Chelsea are given a mere flick on the wrist for their cheating, an u
TINDAAAAAALLLLLLL!
Losing someone close to you can be hard. Please listeners, allow Pete Donaldson this time to grieve the loss of the Wham! hoodie-wearing, handshake-gazumping, limelight-stealing LEGEND that is Jason Tindall.He’s joined by Jim and Vish to react to Jason and Eddie Howe’s departure from Newcastle. But before that, Gianni Infantino comes up with a plan to decimate the soul of football... again. Plus,
Pete’s Film Club: The Keeper
That’s right, folks: Pete’s broken into the abandoned Blockbuster on the seafront and grabbed another harrowing selection of football films for the other lads to hatewatch and you to enjoy! First up, the autobiographical tale of German PoW turned Manchester City goalkeeper, Bert Trautmann.Straight out the gate, Pete’s heart sunk at the prospect of authentic, intimate on-screen love – though it is
Best of 2025/26: Part 2
So that’s it! We’ve suckled on the fruitful teat of the 2025/26 season and produced some absolute Ramble magic. Pete’s been on the hunt and has gathered some classic Football Ramble moments for you to enjoy, because you deserve it.On today’s show, we look back on when we finally broke the Ramble Curse, Ian Holloway came back in full force, and Pete finally became a winner!Let us know your favourit
Best of 2025/26: Part 1
The new season is bearing down on us at an alarming rate, but before it gets here we wanted to reflect on the very best of last season. Pete’s been rifling through the archives yet again and has picked out some of his favourite Football Ramble moments from 2025/26!Let us know your favourite moments from last season in the comments on Spotify, YouTube or on our socials.Get your Football Ramble x Ad
Barry Scott, someone said you was dead
With the World Cup well behind us now, we're back to the domestic muck and there's plenty going on now that silly season has sprung into life.Pete, Luke & Vish are here to chew the fat on Vinícius Júnior's potential Arsenal move. Plus, Paolo Maldini's month from hell, Tommy Tuchel gives a dirty Lime Bike a spin and Pete talks us through his top right of the corner whack.Get your Football Rambl
Jack's Encyclopaedia: Everything but the World Cup (feat. Adam Clery)
With the World Cup fading away into the distance, we crash back down to earth with a test of all the news away from the tournament which, frankly, we've not been paying much attention to.Adam Clery joins Marcus, Jim and Pete once again for a Jack's Encyclopaedia special.*A disclaimer that this episode was recorded on Wednesday 22nd July, so please avoid writing "WHAT ABOUT ALEJANDRO GARNACHO?" In
Life after football (feat. Ben Mee)
Ben Mee took the skills he harnessed on the football pitch and used them to launch SZN One, a football start-up designed to help bring through the industry’s next generation.Today, Ben tells Jim and Pete all about stepping into a new line of work. Plus, he offers up plenty of advice for anyone wanting to share the skills they’ve picked up over the years.If you’ve ever thought about passing on your
Summer Series: Peter Reid's Prawns (feat. Adam Clery)
Welcome to the Football Ramble Summer Series. Over the next few weeks, we’re releasing some special episodes alongside your usual Football Ramble goodness. And yes, that does mean the return of Pete’s Film Club.But before that, we’re going to be joined by some very special guests. To kick things off, we’ve got a real football guru: Adam Clery is on the pod!Adam joins Marcus, Jim and Pete to recap
Best of the 2026 World Cup
And just like that, the curtain falls on the 2026 World Cup. Gianni Infantino, Darren Fletcher, Donald Trump, Enzo Fernández - not even you could spoil what has been a frankly brilliant tournament.To celebrate that, Pete's gone digging into the archives to pick out the very best of the Ramble over the World Cup.Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok an
World Cup McPredicto | 2026 FIFA World Cup
That's a wrap on the 2026 World Cup everyone, and that can only mean one thing. As good old Stevey Clarke would say, it's time to tally up those points as we react to our predictions from before the tournament started.Marcus, Luke, Jim & Pete take a look back at their steaming hot takes made back at the start of June to find out who among them is the least worst predictor.Get your Football Ram
SPAIN WIN THE WORLD CUP | 2026 FIFA World Cup
After 104 matches, 207 hydration breaks and one fairly gruelling final, Spain stood (almost) alone on the World Cup winners' podium and hoisted the trophy above their heads.Today, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete are here to reflect on the final and explain why, in the end, the best team won. Plus, we offer a detailed review of Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Justin Bieber, Shakira, Tom Cruise and Madonna’s contri
Hit for six | 2026 FIFA World Cup
England played in a World Cup final last night and our brave Three Lions hit France for six. But what does it actually mean? Marcus, Luke and Pete try to make sense of that on today’s Ramble.Plus, there is the small matter of the World Cup final this evening. Who do we think will win between Spain and Argentina? And how much will it cost Pete Donaldson to buy himself a World Cup championship ring?
Hope, Brit | 2026 FIFA World Cup
Here we are everybody, the morning after the morning before, still asking WHY THOMAS TUCHEL THREW THE GAME AWAY! Please, someone pass the copium.Marcus, Jim & Pete are here to give their final thoughts on that Argentina game, and also look forward to the bronze final against France. It's a final everybody, we're in a bloody final. Elsewhere, Marcus proposes the idea of the England players lear
Same same, but worse | 2026 FIFA World Cup
Here we are again! England have crashed out of another major tournament in disappointing fashion. Wasn’t Thomas Tuchel meant to fix all this?Join Marcus, Luke and Jim as we all process our disappointment together.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 Football Ramble Patreon for ad-
England vs Argentina Preview: Where’s Geller when you need him? | 2026 FIFA World Cup
You can count on one hand the number of times Marcus' aunt has been giddier. England are in the bloomin' semi-finals of the World Cup TONIGHT! Argentina await... feeling nervous yet?Marcus is joined by Luke and Jim to look ahead to one of the biggest games in English football history. Can the England defence stop Lionel Messi? Will Jude Bellingham shine again? And will we see Thomas Tuchel celebra
Weird, even for a taxidermist | 2026 FIFA World Cup
And guess what? France got absolutely stuffed last night. Marcus, Luke and Jim gather themselves after a truly devastating display from the Spanish (feat. the devastatingly sexy Ferran Torres) which sent France's superstars packing.But why did France look so clueless? What was Didier Deschamps doing? Marcus wonders why he didn't send on France's certified big man, while Luke goes full Roy Keane on
The art of suspension bridges | 2026 FIFA World Cup
Marcus is back from a top secret intel mission in France, just in time for THE WORLD CUP SEMI-FINALS! Luke and David join him to praise FIFA’s rigorous seeding process - nice one, Gianni.We pick England’s potential poison from the How The Other Half Live Derby, as Spain look to keep a lid on things and France try to smash them into next week. Plus, we send a sweaty Gabriel Clarke to patch up Anglo
Give spidercam citizenship | 2026 FIFA World Cup
ENGLAND ARE THROUGH TO THE LAST FOUR! For just the fourth time in England's history, we have a men's World Cup semi-final to rub our thighs about. Luke and Vish join Pete – who's come painted as a roundabout for the occasion – to unpack another rollercoaster night and another Jude Bellingham masterclass. Is he already England's greatest ever tournament player?We also discuss Thomas Tuchel's post-m
At our Witsel’s end | 2026 FIFA World Cup
You’re fighting for your life in a World Cup knockout…. Spain are banging down the door and the pressure’s on… And you turn to unemployed 37-year-old, Axel Witsel. Yeah, cheers Belgium, thanks for coming.Pete, David and Luke bid farewell to our Belgian brethren after unfortunate injuries left them looking like Pete’s over 50’s vets side. We also roll out another Spanish inquisition and look ahead
The Hartlepool Flymo Massacre | 2026 FIFA World Cup
France had a beautiful day as they eased past Morocco to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup. Can anyone stop them? Pete, Luke and David reflect on last night’s football on today’s Ramble.Elsewhere, Dan Burn has been doing some big, beautiful backflips. Could owning sheep help teams win the World Cup? Plus, Luke and David question whether Pete really owns a chainsaw.Get your Football Ramble x A
Mailbag: Has the 48-team World Cup been a success? | 2026 FIFA World Cup
With dozens of hours of sleep lost to the sheer chaos of the World Cup schedule over the past month, perhaps a one night break from the football wasn’t the worst thing in the world. And now we’re well rested, it seems like the ideal time to reflect on some of the joy, heartbreak, and downright bafflement the World Cup has offered us so far.Marcus, Luke & Vish are here to answer your World Cup
Wait, are they the good guys? | 2026 FIFA World Cup
Egypt were on the cusp of an era-defining result, but then… Argentina gonna Argentina. Marcus, Luke and Vish try to work out if the good guys won that outrageous match out in ATL or if THE ENTIRE TOURNAMENT IS MASSIVELY RIGGED.In less goal-happy matters, Charlie lost out to the Chocolate Factory and so Switzerland’s quest to stink out the latter stages continues. Plus, some Mariah Carey-based mind
An "official" FIFA World Cup "flesh spot" | 2026 FIFA World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo is out of the World Cup! A lesson to everybody that we all get to a point in life where we simply become nothing more than a nuisance to everyone around us. Cristiano, it's time to call it a day old son.Marcus, Vish & Pete are here to dwell on the downfall of one of football's all-time great players. Plus, the frankly baffling situation that arose from Folarin Balogun's red c
England sink the Azteca | 2026 FIFA World Cup
The Azteca, one of football's mystic powers, has been conquered by Thomas Tuchel and his merry band of fine England men.Today, Marcus, Luke and Vish are here alongside their giddy aunts to relive last night’s action. It was a joyous evening where Jude Bellingham went full Zinedine Zidane and Harry Kane went full Darren Cann. Jump in, the water’s warm.Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Fin
England vs Mexico Preview: Tuchel is activated | 2026 FIFA World Cup
After a long 40 years, England are heading back to the Azteca! Has anyone mentioned the altitude yet?On today’s preview show, Marcus and Vish are on hand to discuss team selection, game approach and little tumescence-assisting blue pills.Plus, we've got questions about the security measures around England’s hotel and gravitational time dilation in high-up places. Could Tommy Tuchel’s lads be facin
Two-footed giraffes, The Greatest Showman and Norwegian brown cheese | 2026 FIFA World Cup
Paraguay put in a generational display of housery in their loss to France last night. It was one for real anarchists to enjoy (aka Pete Donaldson).Marcus, Vish and Pete wonder whether France should be concerned at all after this game. We also say goodbye to our old friend Jesse Marsch after Canada's loss to Morocco. Plus, Donny brings a very special gift for the lads to enjoy.Get your Football Ram
Dog champagne | 2026 FIFA World Cup
Cape Verde, take a bow gentlemen. The curtain falls on their first World Cup appearance, but take nothing away from them - they have been outstanding this tournament. So to give them the credit they truly deserve, on today's show we discuss a big fluffy dog wearing ear defenders in the stands.Pete tells Luke and David why he isn't convinced those ear defenders were actually covering that dog's ear
Please don’t send me to Preston | 2026 FIFA World Cup
For our collective sins, Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal bros have made it to the round of 16. Cheers Snicko.Luke tells Marcus and Pete why he simply cannot fathom the idea that Croatia's Igor Matanović touched the ball on its way to Joško Gvardiol. Plus, a much-needed update on Danny Murphy's cat, Pete shouts at Andy Brassell, and an in-depth analysis of streakers.Get your Football Ramble x Ad
Tony Bazball | 2026 FIFA World Cup
DR Congo, you’ve been discharged thanks to Thomas Tuchel and Tony Baz’s beautiful England boys. But should we be worried about the performance? Marcus, Luke and Jim are here to discuss.Elsewhere, Belgium’s win over Senegal is a reminder not to fall asleep mid-match. Plus, we learn how England could keep the blood pumping at altitude against Mexico.Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find u
England vs DR Congo Preview: Now it gets serious | 2026 FIFA World Cup
Marcus, Jim and Pete were live on YouTube to preview England's clash with the Good Doctor. But will it be just the medicine Thomas Tuchel and his men need for the knockouts?We discuss the right back situation as Reece James and Jarrell Quansah are sidelined, while there's plenty of debate about the situation on the flanks because as England fans we can simply never be content. Come join us for you
Danny Murphy's long lost cat | 2026 FIFA World Cup
Graham Potter and his cowboy hat have been sent packing at the hands of the French. Pity for Potts, and for the rest of the teams in the tournament. Those boys in blue look frighteningly good.Marcus, Jim & Pete are here to heap their praise on that glorious French front line. Plus, Norway row on into the last 16, Mexico lie ahead for England, and Pete tells us why some ants can have a grandfat
The final Nagel in the coffin | 2026 FIFA World Cup
We’ve had our first major scalp! Julian Nagelsmann’s German slugs have been sent Heim at the hands of plucky old Paraguay. Pete, Luke and David are here to celebrate.Elsewhere, things get even worse for the Germans as their infamous guru is proved wrong after Morocco saw off the Netherlands. Plus, Brazil spoiled all the fun with that late goal to beat Japan.THE FOOTBALL RAMBLE X ADMIRAL HOME STRIP
Yes we Canada! | 2026 FIFA World Cup
The knockouts are underway! And bloody hell let's hope it gets better from here.Marcus, Luke and Jim unpack what might be the worst game of the tournament so far between Canada and South Africa (sorry Canada). We do give Jesse Marsch and his men their dues and then do an in-depth analysis of every nation's World Cup music, because why not?Elsewhere, conspiracies continue to swirl around Algeria an
Soak… and strike | 2026 FIFA World Cup
Marcus, Luke and Jim jump back on the pod for a big ol' easay after England's underwhelming meander / clinical, professional job (delete as you see fit). Still, at least Jude Bellingham proved he remains the absolute business!Elsewhere, Croatia qualified for the knockouts (because of course they did), that little Argentine wizard was at it again and Algeria & Austria abandoned any sort of gent
England vs Panama Preview: Great, we've got no right-backs | 2026 FIFA World Cup
Marcus and Jim were live on YouTube to look ahead to England's final game of the groups vs Panama! Get it done lads, because you'll never guess who we'll have if we finish second...They react to the completely surprising news that Reece James may be out for the rest of the World Cup. Who replaces him? And if Elliot Anderson is out, will Jordan Henderson make England history? Plus, we worry about t
Candyfloss grows by the sea | 2026 FIFA World Cup
Wouldn't you bloomin' believe it, Cape Verde have qualified for the knockouts! Delight for the Cape, but despair for Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay who head home. Can we take one of their four stars away from them for that?Marcus, Pete & Jim are here to revel in the Cape Verdean joy. Plus, a Mexican fan sticks his head in a candyfloss machine and Channing Tatum pops up at the Norway match, because w
Chasing the Qatari bunce | 2026 FIFA World Cup
Pete, Jim and Luke - AKA your favourite barbershop trio - are here to celebrate a magical win for Ecuador, who beat already-qualified Germany even though they spent half the game getting kicked in the head.Elsewhere across a chaotic night of action: Sexy Hervé can’t right the Tunisian ship, Japan legend Keisuke Honda brings some unrivalled commentary gaffes and we establish a fair price for gettin
Keystone Scots | 2026 FIFA World Cup
Oh, Scotland… Steve Clarke and his men have been doomed to a painful wait in third-place purgatory. Today, Marcus, Luke and Jim review where it all went wrong for Scotland against Brazil.Elsewhere, we share our thanks to the Ghanaian witch doctor, aka Nick Hewer, for lifting the curse he placed on Harry Kane. Plus, Mexico beat Czech Republic and Switzerland beat Canada. However, the lads explain w
Trumpet’s corner | 2026 FIFA World Cup
Well, that was a tough watch. Queiroz-ball (and My Fizzy Aunt) was in full flow last night as England were forced to settle for a goalless draw with Ghana.Marcus, David & Pete try to bring us some positivity after that drab affair. Plus, Merlin the Mexican duck meets the president, Darren Fletcher makes a fool of himself (again) and a listener gets in touch with some breaking Flo Rida news.Get
England vs Ghana Preview: It's time to foot some balls | 2026 FIFA World Cup
England are back in action tonight! After putting those Croatian slugs to the sword, it's Ghana's turn to face the wrath of Tommy Tuchel's boys.Marcus and Luke are here (lamppost flag in hand) to preview the big one. What's England's best centre-back partnership? Is Declan Rice actually fit? And is it coincidental that Luke's very own Gosport is the hottest place in the UK today? Makes you think.G
Not sunny in Philadelphia | 2026 FIFA World Cup
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland all had their fill once again. Is Erling Haaland somehow underrated? Marcus, Luke and Jim battle with that idea on today’s Ramble.Elsewhere, Marcus and Luke disagree on whether Argentina will be able to deal with tougher tests later in the tournament. Plus, could Algeria and Austria both try and lose their final group game?Get your Ramble World Cup Wa
Have your Cape and eat it | 2026 FIFA World Cup
More superhero stuff from The Cape! Pete, Vish and Jim carnival into the studio off the back of another miraculous Cape Verde performance, which could help secure their passage to the next round. Yes, you read that right.Elsewhere, Spain dish out a particularly Spanish brand of gubbing, bucking our new theory that key Schengen Area protagonists continue to disappoint this World Cup. Plus: Egypt en
A sexy Sunday | 2026 FIFA World Cup
When it comes to Germany, we’re not neutrals. But despite the disappointing ending, we enjoyed the spectacle of their 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast.Today, Marcus and Luke reflect on that, plus Spells (predictably) explains why Hervé Renard has improved Tunisia despite their panelling at the hands of Japan. Elsewhere, Curaçao get a famous point and the “naked” Guru’s prediction is looking a bit bett
The welcome home motorcade | 2026 FIFA World Cup
Teams are going out? Already?! Here we were thinking there was a round of 48 after this, but Marcus, David and Jim get in the studio to react to Haiti and Turkey's exits. For the latter, it was in especially dismal, dare we say England-like fashion...Elsewhere, did Scotland respect Morocco too much? The US and Mauricio Pochettino's hair continue to impress with another victory which seals their sp
Chirp Adams | 2026 FIFA World Cup
Never fall asleep during a World Cup match, that was the lesson that Luke learnt last night. We need to thank Switzerland, Canada, Qatar and Bosnia for providing eleven goals and three red cards. The other teams need to take a look at themselves.Join Marcus, Luke and Pete on today’s Ramble so you can lose your mind.GET TICKETS FOR THE NEXT RAMBLE WORLD CUP WATCH PARTY HERE!Get your Football Ramble
Off you pop, Croatia | 2026 FIFA World Cup
England are up and running! And WHAT a second half against Croatia. Marcus, Luke, Pete and Jim cannot get enough of it.Things we also can't get enough of: Harry Kane's big bonce, Jude Bellingham's goal, Anthony Barry's straight-talking half-time interview, and Pete trying to steal Marcus' debit card at the Ramble Watch Party.Plus, the good Doctor Congo delivers against Portugal! But what on earth
England vs Croatia Preview: Thomas Tuchel’s tall boys | 2026 FIFA World Cup
The wait is nearly over, England are in action tonight! Who else would you rather spend the pre-match time with than Marcus and Jim?The lads are here to preview England’s revenge mission against Croatia. What’s more, they are excited about the potential of this squad. Who would have thought? Hop on the England bus now and get us in your ears.Get your Ramble World Cup watch party tickets hereGet yo
The World Cup Bong | 2026 FIFA World Cup
Well, it's fair to say Lionel Messi has still got it. A hat-trick on his return to the world stage. Should we really be surprised?Marcus, Jim & David are here to revel in his sheer brilliance as he nicks another of Cristiano Ronaldo's records. HAHAHA. Plus, FIFA threaten legal action against a Canadian weed shop and an important update on a fishy Kevin Keegan rug.Get your Ramble World Cup watc
Have you seen my head? | 2026 FIFA World Cup
We’ve had our first big slip of the World Cup! Today, Pete, Luke and Jim celebrate Cape Verde earning an impressive point against Spain (and a few Instagram followers at the same time).Elsewhere, is Romelu Lukaku Belgium’s only hope after they drew with Egypt? And was Iran 2-2 New Zealand a good or bad game? Plus, Pete leaves some very important luggage on a train…Come and watch England with us! G
Salt on the senses | 2026 FIFA World Cup
Messrs Speller, Campbell and Moore are back with more dynamic World Cup dispatches. Last night, Germany poured a metric boatload of salt all over those little Curaçao slugs and cast shuddering doubts over this expanded tournament format – then again, Curacao scored, so 48 teams maybe good?Elsewhere: weird decisions from Ronald Koeman handed unsurprising package Japan a draw, the Rocky Curse strike
John McGinn unscrews the world | 2026 FIFA World Cup
Stevey Clarke's Scots are up and running at the World Cup! John McGinn with the goal that clinched the win. Definitely worth the 90 minutes of sleep, eh Jim?Pete, Jim & Vish (with the assistance of a few cans of Carabao) pulled all-nighters and were richly rewarded by some cracking football. Plus, Guy Mowbray unzips Brazil & Pete re-ignites a very confusing feud with Tim Cahill.Get your Ra
The American dream | 2026 FIFA World Cup
We've had our first gubbing of the World Cup! And from the 'main hosts' USA against Paraguay! Marcus, Luke and Vish react to a historic day for both the US and Canada after Jesse Marsch's men drew with Bosnia and Herzegovina – all enhanced by Michael Bublé, of course.Elsewhere, England get robbed in Kansas City and move their training next to a notorious dogging site, while Scotland fans are alrea
Dick Advocaat's banter bus | 2026 FIFA World Cup
Three red cards, five goals across two matches, and a goose wearing a Mexico shirt. Ladies and gents, we've got our World Cup back.Marcus, Pete & Vish discuss the opening games of the tournament, preceded by a bizarre collaboration between Andrea Bocelli and K-Pop Demon Hunters singer Ejae. Plus, Vish is baffled by the very concept of an axolotl, Marcus still gets his TVs from Comet, and "big
The Midfield Centipede | 2026 FIFA World Cup
Hang up your wall chart, the World Cup is here! Marcus, Luke and Jim are giddy for it all to begin.Today, we look ahead to tonight’s huge opener featuring Mexico, South Africa and Shakira. It’s a classic line-up. Plus, England give us reason to be a bit more excited, partly thanks to our midfield centipede.Get your Ramble World Cup watch party tickets hereFind us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok a
Our 2026 World Cup Predictions
It's World Cup Eve! Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete fill their tournament stockings with predictions, ranging from well-reasoned guesses to complete punts into the international football void. But Marcus has listened to his heart for one crucial category...Elsewhere, Luke goes big (too big) for his Surprise Package, Jim brings terrible luck on us all, and Pete's notable mad s*** means he'll have to tak
The BIG World Cup Preview
Just two more sleeps until the World Cup is back in town! If you've not been infected by the World Cup fever yet, don't fret. We've got the pathogen for you, ladies and gents.Marcus, Luke, Jim & Pete are here to preview the tournament, with plenty of chat on the host nations, the favourites, and of course the minnows. Plus, the German sax guy is back, Romário continues to fancy himself a bit t
IT'S WORLD CUP WEEK!
Ladies and gentlemen, it's finally here. The actual World Cup is this bloomin' week! Has anyone checked on Marcus' aunt?He's back in the hot seat, flanked by Luke and Jim to discuss whether England's warm-up game against New Zealand actually happened. Plus, should Captain Tom have been represented during Paraguay's send-off fireworks display? And Florentino Pérez's reign of terror at Real Madrid c
THE JACK'S ENCYCLOPAEDIA FINALE
They all thought it was over after last week's My Biddy Aunt final. They were wrong. The Luke Nation, the Ehantharajah Empire, and Spelgium will cross swords once more to see who will claim the humungous Jack's Encyclopaedia trophy and the belt to go with it.Jim's on the buttons for this finale, and this time it really is winner takes all.Get your Ramble World Cup watch party tickets hereFind us o
The Preview Show: Can we sell the air they breathe?
Reports of World Cup fever have grown exponentially since Tommy Tuchel and his brave boys landed down in the US this week. The World Cup is just days away and we're bloomin' well ready for it.Luke's Ramble coup d'état continues as he refuses to leave the comfy chair. Jim and David join him to take a look at England and Scotland's pre-tournament friendlies in the States. Plus, Grant Hanley's back s
Lions Watch: Are England expected to win the World Cup?
With the fever now airborne within the Kingdom, Luke and Jim jumped on YouTube for another Lions Watch livestream ahead of the World Cup starting NEXT WEEK. YOU WHAT?!On today’s agenda: should England say they’re expecting to win it all? Are we actually a bit short on the right-hand side? And what in-flight meal is going to stoke the fires of Englishness within the squad: pie 'n’ mash or fish and
Out with the bratwurst, in with the baguette
It's all change on the Premier League managerial front this week. Out with the old (and bald), and in with the new (no balds, sadly). Andoni Iraola is off to Liverpool, Crystal Palace have started talks with the magnificently named Pierre Sage, and Marco Silva jets off to take the Benfica hot seat. No Marcus today, now you know why.Luke takes the reins and is joined by Jim and David to discuss the
Communicado Official: Antonio Gordón
It’s official: Anthony Gordon has activated his Spring in Your World Cup Step™ by officially joining Barcelona. He even spoke admirable Spanish at the press conference! Presumably he knows the Spanish for A LITTLE DISLOYAL RAT.Marcus, Luke, Jim and Vish wish Gordon farewell and also celebrate James Milner’s remarkable career after he announced his retirement. Plus, the gigachads at Real Madrid loo
