Football Ramble

Professor Chris Brady is the Professor of Management Studies and the Director of the Centre for Sports Business at Salford Business School. Prior to that he was Deputy Dean at Cass Business School in the City of London, and is considered a world expert in the art of management and leadership. Throughout his career, Chris has authored many books on a wide range of different subjects and is a close collaborator with a number of top flight football managers, but most recently co-authored Quiet Leadership with Carlo Ancelotti, a hugely interesting, first-hand, insight into Ancelotti's success in the game as a manager at the top level.In this episode of Ramble Meets... Luke spends an hour with Chris ruminating on the skills needed to be a successful manager in the modern game, discovers just how unique and difficult a role being a top level football manager can be, and hears about the training behaviours of both Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Cristiano Ronaldo.Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: show@thefootballramble.comThis is a re-release of a Ramble Meets... from 24th April 2017. Previously only available to acast+ subscribers. Enjoy!***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whenever England win convincingly we receive a lot of correspondence that gleefully anticipates the reaction of our dear Marcus Speller. If you’re one of the people who sends us such correspondence; you will not be disappointed. We revel in the victory of Southgate’s Soldiers, barely able to contain our joy before heading back to the good old Premier League. There we find Spurs sneaking under the radar as they prepare for a trip to West Ham, Mike Dean limbering up for one of his biggest gigs of the season in the form of Chelsea vs Man United and Wolves and Watford preparing for an intriguing ding dong. Note: This show also features behind the scenes jingle related confessions. This show is sponsored by bet365Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: show@thefootballramble.com***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:The home nations’ UEFA Nations League permutations:https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11096/11528063/nations-league-permutations-for-england-scotland-wales-northern-ireland-and-republic-of-irelandKanye West, Man United fan:https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-utd-kanye-west-tweet-15269884Wayne Rooney’s delish free kick for DC United:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/oct/18/wayne-rooney-free-kick-goal-dc-united-mls-toronto-fcThe Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England played their so called Ghost Game with Croatia and it was so eerie that everyone forgot to score or even really do anything of note. Spain are up next, who don’t look too bothered having just thrashed Wales.There are also Scottish woes, Welsh cheese and Northern Irish hard cheese, youth football dads, Usain Bolt showing what he’s about, the smell of what Gibraltar are cooking and the quiet acceptance of another song.Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: show@thefootballramble.com***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:Some of the stranger features of Croatia vs England:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45841128Peter Brackley, rest in peace:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/oct/14/peter-brackley-tv-broadcaster-channel-4-football-italia-dies-67Sergio Ramos is confident. All the time:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/spain-vs-england-preview-sergio-ramos-real-madrid-news-press-conference-a8583886.htmlThe Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UEFA Nations League returns and Gareth’s Guys prepare to face Croatia behind closed doors with a couple of Marcuses in there. Just don’t get relegated, guys. It’s an exciting and intriguing week as there’s some exciting yoot throughout the competition, which we touch on before coming up with some Original Content about Ryan Giggs, talking about Nando’s black cards and learning about Pete’s storage options. It only seems right to tell you now that there is a double dose of Kevin Keegan, and warn you that we’ve set you some homework about old memes. Your key words are “Beefy” and “Taffin”.This show is sponsored by bet365Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: show@thefootballramble.com***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:England's n00bs prepare:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/oct/10/jadon-sancho-mason-mount-phil-foden-englandLooking back at England’s World Cup meeting with Croatia:https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11096/11521884/uefa-nations-league-how-croatia-beat-england-in-world-cupHans Zimmer is rightly proud of the Going for Glold theme:https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/jan/22/hans-zimmer-soundcloud-music-contestThe Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a very special episode of The Football Ramble, as On The Continent's James Horncastle and Andy Brassell step into the breach in Jim and Pete's absence, looking to bring a bit of European flair to proceedings! Do they succeed? You decide.Expect all the usual chat as we dissect Newcastle's reversal at the hands of Manchester United, Man City and Liverpool duking out a 0-0 draw, and a Christian Kabasele-inspired Watford capitulating at the hands of an impressive Bournemouth.Elsewhere there's Championship chat, Gillingham fans get one over on Luke, and Andy and James bring a new angle on the much-loved Romario/Brazilian politics discussion.To put a bee in Pete's bonnet: show@thefootballramble.com***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further Reading:Pep Guardiola didn't know Riyad Mahrez was bad at penalties: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45779326Alexandre Lacazette and Arsenal smash up Fulham: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/oct/07/fulham-arsenal-premier-league-match-reportEddie Howe is cock-a-hoop: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11743/11519690/eddie-howe-says-bournemouth-can-beat-anybody-in-the-premier-leagueThe Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this edition of Ramble Meets... Luke talks to former professional referee Howard Webb. They discuss his humble beginnings in the game through to officiating the Champions League and World Cup finals (including THAT De Jong kick). They also find time to debate the pros and cons of video refereeing, as well how officials stay fit enough to operate at the top level. Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: show@thefootballramble.comThis is a re-release of a Ramble Meets... from 17th November 2016. Previously only available to acast+ subscribers. Enjoy!***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We once again ride the Fortnite bus into our favourite sport/dramedy as we look ahead to the most anticipated ding dong of the season so far as Man City visit Anfield (via a new route), Spurs try to compose themselves after doing their best to halt a Lionel Messi masterclass and Jose Mourinho gets ready to tussle with his old foe Rafa Benitez. On top of all this, cabbages fly, England try a bold new technique of planning ahead, and dinner is on Mike Ashley.This show is sponsored by bet365Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: show@thefootballramble.com***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:Antonia Valencia gets himself in a bit of trouble:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45730077A testing evening for Spurs:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/mauricio-pochettino-tottenham-barcelona-lionel-messi-destroyed-a8567621.htmlRoss Barkley on Maurizio Sarri’s methods:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/oct/03/ross-barkley-maurizio-sarri-chelseaThe Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A big week for the narrative as Man United’s struggles continue at a rejuvenated West Ham, while it’s all smiles at Stamford Bridge as Liverpool and Chelsea give us all hope that we’re in for a treat of a title race. And that’s not all! Dr. Donaldson’s super slick jingles are present and correct, Petr Cech gets head banging, and we have a new and unexpected Friend of the Ramble.Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: show@thefootballramble.com***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:Virgil Van Dijk on Mo Salah:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/sep/30/van-dijk-backs-salah-regain-form-liverpoolBernd Leno looks to stake a claim:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/arsenal-news-bernd-leno-rating-vs-watford-petr-cech-injury-how-long-watch-video-interview-team-a8562161.htmlJose Mourinho doesn’t care what you think:https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/11514356/jose-mourinho-confident-manchester-united-will-not-sack-himThe Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drama all over the place as the Jose Mourinho/Paul Pogba power play rumbles on in the press, West Ham give Macclesfield a battering and Phil Foden apparently reveals himself to be the reincarnation of the very-much-alive Andres Iniesta. We also wonder if we’ll ever see the full potential of the promising Eden Hazard, propose a feasible alternative for penalties and discover that it is possible for Going For Glold to get even more intense.This show is sponsored by bet365Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: show@thefootballramble.com***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:Pogba vs Mourinho explained:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/sep/26/manchester-united-back-jose-mourinho-paul-pogba-power-struggle-vice-captaincy-footballPhil Foden in not actually Andres Iniesta shock:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/fa-league-cups/manchester-city-fc-latest-news-phil-foden-oxford-pep-guardiola-iniesta-a8555256.htmlTheo Walcott is loving life again:https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/11503455/theo-walcott-exclusive-i-fell-out-of-love-with-football-but-ive-got-the-buzz-backThe Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to your cat’s favourite podcast (all will be revealed inside) in which we bask in the glory of Burnley’s lovely weekend and ponder a future that features Aaron Lennon tearing it up for England. It could happen, shut up. Over at Old Trafford something still doesn’t seem quite right but luckily for Jose Mourinho we have a solution, we dream of a night out with Jamie Vardy, Geoff Shreeves gets some long overdue pelters, and there’s a welcome return for Antonio Cassano. Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: show@thefootballramble.com***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:Kevin Keegan has a book coming out:https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/kevin-keegan-vows-never-return-newcastle-mike-ashley-booed-palace-194344338.html?guccounter=1Grant Holt is a wrestler now:https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/8179f0e7-b162-4a29-b71d-bb3dd1231218Paul Pogba on Man United’s tactics: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/11507065/paul-pogba-urges-jose-mourinho-to-encourage-man-utd-to-attack-attack-attackThe Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.