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 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.
Mar 17, 2026 • 45min
Mailbag: Has Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City failed in Europe?
They debate whether Pep Guardiola’s Champions League record at Manchester City counts as a failure, weighing domestic dominance against European shortcomings. They dissect tactical choices in key finals and compare Guardiola’s legacy to past greats. There’s a lively discussion on whether TV commentary has declined into viral-friendly soundbites. Plus, a nostalgic round of players who explosively burst onto the scene and a debate on David Raya’s standing among goalkeepers.
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Mar 16, 2026 • 58min
I swear you’ll never see a weekend like this ever again
A wild Premier League weekend gets unpacked with a 16-year-old's historic debut goal and debates about its long-term impact. Tactical shifts at Arsenal and a wobble from Manchester City fuel title-race drama. Chaos around refereeing rituals and a surreal Chelsea huddle sparks arguments about respect and responsibility. Defining performances from West Ham and surprising results across the table keep the drama rising.
Mar 13, 2026 • 24min
My Biddy Aunt: Penalty takers
Three friends trade playful mind games and politics in a competition called My Biddy Aunt. They explain the rules and duel over penalty takers, naming clubs linked to players like Ivan Toney, Yaya Touré, James Beattie, Ricky Lambert and Ciro Immobile. Bids climb, comebacks happen and one contender lists a long roll-call of clubs before the cheeky sign-off.
Mar 13, 2026 • 58min
The Preview Show: Match of das Tag
A lively Premier League weekend preview with playful banter and match-by-match build-up. Discussion of Aston Villa’s European form and Ollie Watkins’ instincts. Deep dives into Forest and Crystal Palace struggles in Europe. Tactical looks at Liverpool v Tottenham and Chelsea v Newcastle. Relegation pressure, Spurs’ off-field chaos, and title race permutations are all on the table.
Mar 12, 2026 • 41min
A European curse
They unpack a brutal night for English clubs in Europe and what went wrong. They celebrate Federico Valverde’s Champions League hat-trick and Real Madrid’s control. They laugh about augmented-reality ads and a player vanishing into advertising. They debate Rodri’s drone privacy kerfuffle and Chelsea’s goalkeeper implosion. They marvel at Bodø/Glimt’s surprising attacking run.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 53min
Won’t the real Tottenham Hotspur please stand up
A furious dissection of Tottenham’s collapse in Madrid, with focus on costly keeper errors and dubious managerial calls. Lively debate over who could steady the club and the fallout for upcoming fixtures. Plus dramatic Champions League moments from Newcastle and Barcelona, Galatasaray upsetting Liverpool, Atalanta humiliating Bayern, and a wild Brazilian final with mass red cards.
Mar 10, 2026 • 33min
Mailbag: Who needs a Champions League run the most?
They argue which English outsider would gain most from a Champions League run. They imagine which manager they'd want to run a 5K with and trade comic stories. They debate whether a lower-league player would rather face their boyhood club or its rivals. They brainstorm Ramble-branded tours, fishing shows and odd jobshares with playful banter.
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Mar 9, 2026 • 54min
Not another Peter Andre song
They roast a baffling team selection that cost Fulham a Cup tie and debate how VAR and refereeing shaped key calls. They revel in Port Vale’s giant-killing, praising gritty performances and pitch chaos. Wrexham’s near-upset and Chelsea’s late comeback get heated discussion. Lighter moments include DJ pet peeves and conspiratorial talk about unplugging tech during matches.
