

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.
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Feb 3, 2025 • 57min
Declan “Ed Sheeran” Rice
Discover the unexpected connection between Declan Rice and Ed Sheeran. Dive into Arsenal's thrilling victory over Manchester City and their tactical triumphs. The team humorously debates Chris Wood's status as a Master Craftsman while poking fun at David Moyes' antics. Explore player dynamics and managerial challenges across the league, along with some lighthearted banter about food and football. With fresh highlights and intriguing player performances, this discussion is as captivating as it is entertaining!

Feb 1, 2025 • 44min
Mailbag: Why are managers prioritising philosophy over results?
"It's who we are, mate." Sure, but can you not do anything else? From Ange Postecoglou to Vincent Kompany, and even our good friend Russell Martin, managers seem to be stuck in a single mindset when it comes to playing the game. But if it fails once, then twice, and a few more times after that, why don’t they change their approach?Marcus, Jim & Vish sink their teeth into that. Plus, which Premier League club needs to do the most business in the final days of the transfer window?We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 2025 • 1h 2min
The Preview Show: Can you help me with my lobster?
Excitement brews as young talent like Kobbie Mainoo shines for Manchester United, raising questions about his England future. Arsenal's interest in Ollie Watkins sparks debate, while fans speculate about unique pre-match snacks, including lobster. Tottenham's youth academy is celebrated after a record-setting win in the Europa League. Lively discussions touch on the pressures facing clubs like Arsenal and Manchester City, and Newcastle's season is analyzed alongside their controversial stadium plans, blending insight with humor throughout.

Jan 30, 2025 • 52min
Yet another Arsenal conspiracy
Pete, Luke and Andy have a supersized hangover after last night’s Champions League Royal Rumble. So let’s get through as many games as we can remember! And no Andy, we’re not talking about Crvena zvezda, you perv.Aston Villa barged past Celtic courtesy of John McGinn’s bum and an epic Morgan Rogers hat-trick, while Man City narrowly avoided an embarrassing exit. Plus, Arsenal and Liverpool turned in some middling performances and qualified anyway, while FIFA unveil their new Global Music Ambassador – we riot because it isn’t Childish GambinoWe’re going on tour! You can get early access to tickets for Football Ramble: Time Tunnel by signing up to our free email newsletter, 'The Team Sheet'. Click here to get your tickets now!Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 2025 • 53min
How many coffees?
Tonight you’re faced with a big decision, do you watch the Champions League or the German edition of I’m a Celebrity? Well, panic not. Marcus, Luke and Vish are here to tell you how you can watch both at the same time!The lads also get excited for tonight’s Champions League bonanza by trying to work out whether Agent De Bruyne will sabotage Man City this evening. Plus, Neymar could be returning to Santos, but what will his dad get out of the transfer?We’re going on tour! Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for just $5 per month to get your tickets now: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 28, 2025 • 48min
Flaming testes
After a flurry of games over the festive and winter periods, it's time to take a step back and ponder on what has been and what's to come in the Premier League this season.Marcus, Luke & Jim reflect on the fall of the Goliaths and the rise of the Davids that we've seen play out this season.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27, 2025 • 55min
Too good to be relegated, mate
Tottenham are eight points off the relegation zone. Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete wonder whether Spurs should be glancing or staring over their shoulder.Elsewhere, Jim picks a fight with both PGMOL and Gary Neville. Plus, Antoine Semenyo, Yoane Wissa and Romain Esse compete for the ‘Celebration of the Weekend’ award.We’re going on tour! Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for just $5 per month to get access to tickets on Wednesday, a full 48 hours early: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 2025 • 46min
Mailbag: Has Mikel Arteta underachieved at Arsenal?
There comes a point in every manager’s journey where the fans stop and say: “Have you taken us as far as you can?” It’s been over five years since Mikel Arteta was appointed Arsenal manager and in that time they’ve won just one FA Cup (plus a couple of Community Shields, for whoever counts those).Marcus, Luke & Jim discuss whether it’s got to the point where Arteta needs to bring a trophy back to the Emirates or risk being left behind.Plus, could Sir Alex Ferguson do better with the current Manchester United squad? And what are our favourite football books?Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 2025 • 59min
The Preview Show: Listless and ridiculous
Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete are here to welcome in the weekend after Man United’s peculiar European adventures continued with a weird win over Rangers. Admittedly we do focus more on United's latest mix of baffling calamities, from smashed TVs and breaching PSR regulations to a “full on mutiny” in the squad. Oof.There’s also plenty of Barclays to look ahead to, as Cole Palmer looks to boot Man City while they’re down and we’ve got a cracker at the Vitality where Bournemouth will host Nottingham Forest. Plus, we discover that a fumbled decision from Kevin Keegan changed the course of football history forever and there’s £1 up for grabs in a spicy exhibition round of Jack’s Encyclopaedia!Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 22, 2025 • 28min
Ramble Reacts: Man City fall apart in Paris
Think Man City are bottom of the Champions League yet? Nooope, there’s always more table.However, they’re not bloody far off after a dramatic collapse against PSG. Pete and Luke react to an extraordinary second half at the Parc des Princes, which left us rubbing our thighs in excitement and unfortunately ripping up all the chat about the Corn Laws that we had planned.So before you put Mikel Arteta’s samba playlist on, come join us first for all the reaction!Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


