Football Ramble Jack's Encyclopaedia: Ian Holloway's clubs, Prem referees, and League Cup losers
Feb 6, 2026
A trivia-packed game where contestants rattle off clubs linked to Ian Holloway. They try to list every Premier League referee from the season. Teams that lost League Cup finals since 1995-96 are hurriedly recalled. Rounds also cover Premier League own goals and English players with three or more top-flight goals.
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The Missing 3D-Printed Belt
- Pete Donaldson jokes about creating a 3D-printed Jack's Encyclopaedia belt and forgetting it at home.
- He likens holding the current belt to something unpleasant, referencing Silence of the Lambs imagery.
Depth Over Fame Wins The Game
- The game tests broad football knowledge across playing and managerial careers, not just famous clubs.
- That makes rounds tricky and rewards niche recall, as shown by the Ian Holloway club round.
Ian Holloway Clubs Revealed
- Marcus and Jim struggle but Vish lists QPR, Blackpool and others to score in the Holloway round.
- Pete then fills in missed clubs like Brentford, Bristol Rovers, Grimsby and Millwall to complete the set.