Football Ramble
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The Football Ramble is a global podcasting institution. Since 2007, the Ramble has provided entertainment, analysis and coverage of the Premier 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 final weeks of the Premier League season and every day throughout the World Cup this summer as they discuss the biggest football stories in their inimitable style. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Mar 27, 2026 • 22min
My Biddy Aunt: International icons
A playful international football trivia match where players name clubs linked to famous internationals. The game features rounds on Johan Cruyff, Laurent Blanc, Tim Cahill, Didier Drogba and Ángel Di María. Tension builds to a dramatic final bid that decides the winner. A short wrap covers Roy Hodgson's return to club management and final banter.
Mar 27, 2026 • 56min
The Preview Show: Thomas Tuchel's Chocolate Factory
Dramatic World Cup playoff drama and national heartbreaks across Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Detailed breakdowns of penalty shootout chaos and managerial mind games from Bosnia. A tense England preview centered on a last-chance selection shakeup under Tuchel. Scotland’s momentum and McTominay’s form get a celebratory spotlight.
Mar 26, 2026 • 26min
Ramble Uncut: The holy manager
Wild stories and awkward celebrity run-ins set a chaotic tone. They riff on wartime film trivia and a provocative historical prompt. A bizarre medical tale prompts dark laughs. The main football yarn follows a ninth-tier Italian manager who disguised himself as a priest and stormed the pitch, sparking punishment and disbelief. Local football anecdotes and cup final banter round things off.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 53min
It’s time for a commercial break
They react to Mohamed Salah's bombshell decision and debate his place among Premier League greats. The title race heats up with Arsenal, Manchester City and tactical breakdowns. Relegation candidates and European qualification scenarios get spirited scrutiny. Casual banter and predictions round out the lively footballing rundown.
Mar 24, 2026 • 41min
Mailbag: Would a Spurs relegation be good or bad for the Premier League?
The panel debates whether Tottenham dropping out would hurt the Premier League and imagines the chaos it would create. They dig into ownership, spending and how injuries and competitiveness shape results. Discussion turns to skyrocketing managerial pressure and the contrast between project builders and instant sacking cultures. They also pick overseas teams to follow and brainstorm a cheeky football version of a famous song.
Mar 23, 2026 • 59min
The Kepa Trilogy
A dramatic breakdown of the Carabao Cup final and the goalkeeping decision that changed the game. Tactical analysis of how one side dominated by cutting passing lanes and controlling midfield. A deep dive into Spurs’ slump, managerial doubts and tactical missteps. Surprising derby shock as Sunderland upset Newcastle and a review of Everton’s big win and standout performances.
Mar 20, 2026 • 21min
Jack’s Encyclopaedia: Youngest scorers, Tottenham’s keepers and League Cup winners
A three-way trivia battle pits memory against madness as they name the youngest Premier League scorers. A full list of every Tottenham goalkeeper since 2000 gets called out. Lineups from the 2003 League Cup final are reconstructed. A rapid-fire roll of all League Cup winners and players who've turned out for both Newcastle and Sunderland adds more nostalgia and chaos.
Mar 20, 2026 • 49min
The Preview Show: Going full biff
A lively rundown of England squad day energy and the Premier League pause. Debate over Crystal Palace’s puzzling European approach and Villa’s steady Europa progress. Tense buildup to Spurs v Forest relegation six-pointer and Tyne–Wear derby drama. Heated discussion on Carabao Cup selection dilemmas and goalkeeper choices. Quick detour into African Cup controversy and a mock FIFA World Cup album gag.
Mar 19, 2026 • 48min
Can I have a glass of gears please?
An AI Pete introduction and a deep dive into Champions League carnage. Barcelona’s front four dismantling Newcastle gets unpacked. Liverpool’s dominant night and midfield balance are praised. Tottenham’s dramatic comeback and tactical choices are debated. Quirky sidelines include Neil Warnock’s short stint and Chicharito’s TikTok cooking trend.
Mar 18, 2026 • 56min
My kind of buffet
Chaos in African football as Morocco are controversially awarded the AFCON title and legal fallout follows. Chelsea face scrutiny over historic secret transfer payments and a heavy European defeat. Arsenal shine with a sensational volley and young talent headlines. Tactical drama across Europe includes Man City’s controversial red card, Bayern’s goalkeeper crisis, and potential giant-killers in upcoming ties.
