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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Feb 13, 2026 • 15min
My Biddy Aunt: S***houses
A playful quiz duel about footballers with bizarre career paths and loan moves. Competitive bidding tactics lead to awkward reveals and comedic humiliation. The panel teases obscure transfers, tricky club lists and chaotic scorekeeping. Lively banter and apologies punctuate the fallout from a one-sided contest.
Feb 13, 2026 • 49min
The Preview Show: Chuck the league
A rundown of Arsenal dropping points and the tactical tricks Brentford used to stifle their attack. Debate over attacking form, injuries and media narratives around the title race. Reactions to managerial moves, Tuchel’s England extension and Nations League context. FA Cup drama, potential cupsets and mismatches, plus reactions to Sterling’s loan and previews of tricky midweek ties.
Feb 12, 2026 • 55min
HE’S FIRED!
A wild managerial merry-go-round with Sean Dyche sacked and frantic talk of replacements. Deep dives into Nottingham Forest’s wasteful attacking and recruitment headaches. Crystal Palace’s collapse and Burnley’s comeback get heated analysis. Title race scenes as Manchester City dominate and squad injuries reshuffle Arsenal plans. Tottenham’s turmoil and the wider chaotic market for managers round things off.
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Feb 11, 2026 • 55min
A Frank dismissal
A tense Spurs saga unfolds with debate over managerial responsibility, fan backlash and the decision to remove Thomas Frank. Tactical passivity, injuries and squad energy get dissected alongside speculation about replacements. The show also covers Chelsea and West Ham match dramas, a bizarre Maldives relegation scandal, and plenty of skeptical banter.
Feb 10, 2026 • 39min
Mailbag: Has Eddie Howe taken Newcastle as far as he can?
A spirited debate on whether Eddie Howe has taken Newcastle as far as he can, with talk of ownership appetite, recruitment headaches and stadium setbacks. Tactical confusion, injuries and Champions League woes get dissected. They also run through Premier League underperformers and name the most influential strikers in recent memory. Expect banter, wild betting ideas and a cheeky blood-for-wins stunt.
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Feb 9, 2026 • 56min
Weekend of the Month
A deep dive into Liverpool vs Manchester City drama, from a rare league double to late VAR chaos and a controversial 100th-minute decision. They celebrate Dominik Szoboszlai's stunning free-kick. Discussion moves to VAR's impact on the game and whether it should stay. Also covers Leeds' resurgence under Daniel Farke and relegation worries for Forest alongside West Ham's revival.
Feb 6, 2026 • 21min
Jack's Encyclopaedia: Ian Holloway's clubs, Prem referees, and League Cup losers
A trivia-packed game where contestants rattle off clubs linked to Ian Holloway. They try to list every Premier League referee from the season. Teams that lost League Cup finals since 1995-96 are hurriedly recalled. Rounds also cover Premier League own goals and English players with three or more top-flight goals.
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Feb 6, 2026 • 49min
The Preview Show: He’d look a right Charlie
Previews of big Premier League clashes including United vs Spurs and Liverpool vs City. Tactical debates about Carrick's impact and Spurs' away approach. Strange football stories and Paul Merson’s fierce rivalry. A relegation scrap between Leeds and Nottingham Forest and James Milner chasing an appearance record.
Feb 5, 2026 • 25min
Exceedingly Good Carabao
A lively recap of Manchester City's win over Newcastle and the missed chances that decided the tie. Tactical breakdown of Newcastle's goalscoring problems. A spirited preview of Guardiola versus Arteta and how the cup final could shape the title race. Quirky detours into prize money gags, a parking-space anecdote and a rules loophole that keeps a player out.
Feb 4, 2026 • 56min
Will you join us in the rumpus room?
Arsenal sail into the Carabao Cup final and their defense earns plenty of praise. A heated debate over Chelsea’s conservative tactical approach that backfired. Palace’s controversial big-money signing and a collapsed transfer saga draw scrutiny. Cole Palmer’s neighbour tree dispute prompts absurd laughs and side discussion about player wellbeing and contract clauses.
