Football Ramble
Stak
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.
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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.
Mar 6, 2026 • 20min
Jack’s Encyclopaedia: Premier League Frenchmen, most minutes, and FA Cup fifth-rounders
A high-stakes quiz battle steeped in rivalry and banter. Rapid-fire rounds cover French players with 20+ Premier League appearances, the top minutes leaders, and clubs reaching the FA Cup fifth round. There is a corners challenge and a nostalgia-fueled round on past FA Cup final losers. Tension builds as a late answer decides the winner.
Mar 6, 2026 • 48min
The Preview Show: Daniel Farke’s Parkrun
A frantic Spurs crisis explored after a fifth straight loss and tactical errors. Debate over emergency managerial fixes like Redknapp or Keane and who truly bears responsibility. Big FA Cup ties and upset hunting from Wrexham vs Chelsea to Mansfield vs Arsenal. Discussion of Championship playoff expansion and a cheeky question about Daniel Farke running laps to protest his suspension.
Mar 5, 2026 • 1h
A goal… but in what minute, Pete Donaldson?
Chatty roundup of a chaotic Premier League night, from contentious VAR moments to a dramatic Newcastle win sealed by a debut striker. A debate over Arsenal’s time-wasting and resilience features lively touchline and fan moments. Big performances and form swings get attention, plus jokes about social media, goal celebrations, and goalkeeper redemption arcs.
Mar 4, 2026 • 55min
Give us a howl
Energy around Wolves' surprising wins and Rob Edwards' reaction. A look at Liverpool's wobble and rising set-piece focus. Daniel Farke's pitch dash after Leeds' loss gets talked about. Henderson's full-time altercation and Bournemouth's frustrating night make waves. Neil Warnock's semi-retirement return to Torquay provides classic anecdotes.
Mar 3, 2026 • 39min
Mailbag: How should we judge new signings?
They debate why new Premier League signings are judged so fast and whether fans and clubs should be more patient. The conversation covers money, tactical fit and how social media and analytics speed up snap judgments. They weigh how long to wait before assessing a signing and give examples of seamless integrations. The trio also discuss Aston Villa’s realistic ceiling, fairytale career endings and dream managerial comebacks.
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Mar 2, 2026 • 54min
Daniel Farke? Scarper
Hard tackles on refereeing and VAR spark debate about offside precision and the spirit of the game. A chaotic seven-goal thriller and a dramatic Burnley comeback get dissected. Controversial pitch invasions and Ramadan stoppages raise questions about fan behaviour. An outrageous match-saving stop and surprising club turns keep the conversation lively.
Feb 27, 2026 • 21min
Jack's Encyclopaedia: Goal involvement kings, Thomas Frank's rare wins, and City's European darlings
A rapidfire trivia clash tests encyclopaedic football knowledge across crazy categories. Players with 15+ league goal involvements and English scorers with seven-plus Champions League goals get listed at speed. They recreate the Arsenal v Chelsea 5-3 lineups and parse which teams Thomas Frank failed to beat while at Spurs. It finishes by naming Manchester City’s Champions League scorers.
Feb 27, 2026 • 55min
The Preview Show: Leave the rat alone
Weekend football preview with a big Arsenal v Chelsea clash and tactical lineups debated. Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace European nights get a recap. Talk of Andre Onana possibly returning to Manchester United and club finances sparking transfer pressure. A lighthearted detour into Ryan Yates' unruly dachshund and a critique of Gianni Infantino's decade at FIFA.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 32min
What about the Champions League
David Cartlidge, European football reporter known for On The Continent coverage, joins to dissect a wild night across Europe. They cover Vinícius Júnior's late winner and toxic Bernabéu scenes. Tough calls and chaos in Juventus vs Galatasaray get heated debate. Atalanta's late drama, VAR controversies and PSG, Monaco and Bodo/Glimt shocks round out the conversation.
