Football Ramble The Preview Show: Tutankhamun’s soul patch
Sep 26, 2025
The Europa League has kicked off with Aston Villa finally claiming a win, despite some drama on the pitch, including a missed penalty. An entertaining viral moment emerged as the Roma eagle got soaked by a sprinkler during a match. The hosts dive into Arsenal's struggle at St James' Park and Newcastle's defensive prowess, while Russell Martin's unconventional team bonding activities stir debate. Finally, a playful discussion arises around Mark Clattenburg's infamous boot-throwing tale involving José Mourinho.
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WhatsApp Community Plug
- The show launched a Football Ramble WhatsApp community offering behind-the-scenes content.
- Marcus and the team promote it as 'good, clean British fun' with a link in the show notes.
Eagle Handler Sprinkler Mishap
- At Nice, Roma's eagle handler got drenched when a sprinkler hit the bird and handler mid-ceremony.
- The incident became a humorous highlight and the handler took it in good spirits.
Granddad Builds Garden Private Box
- A granddad named Ian Nutter built a six-seater private box in his garden to watch his local non-league team.
- The project cost about £5,000 and provides him a near-perfect view of the pitch.