

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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Aug 24, 2024 • 36min
Mailbag: How do we control rising ticket prices?
The rising ticket prices in football ignite a heated conversation, examining their impact on devoted fans and accessibility. The hosts delve into the nostalgic concept of 'false dawns' in the sport, recalling moments of fleeting triumph. A lively debate ensues over Manuel Neuer's status among legendary goalkeepers, drawing comparisons across eras. They also ponder whether revealing transfers on matchday could change the game. Join in for insightful commentary mixed with humor on the current state of football!

Aug 23, 2024 • 58min
The Preview Show: Cirque du Manchester
Get ready for a wild ride as the hosts preview Manchester United's circus act! They ponder Chelsea's ability to hold onto their lead against Servette. Arsenal's clash with Aston Villa is on everyone's lips, along with humorous takes on David Moyes being the Scottish Ancelotti. The absurdity of cost-cutting measures and Ronaldo's digital journey adds to the fun. They also laugh through a bizarre incident involving a player caught urinating during a match, while playfully debating past Premier League top scorers in a quiz filled with banter.

Aug 22, 2024 • 46min
Sorry lads, it’s too close to North Korea
The transfer merry-go-round is in full swing, with Ivan Toney's potential move from Brentford causing speculation among Premier League teams. Crystal Palace faces challenges with player departures, especially as a key defender is linked to Newcastle. Hilarious anecdotes about Jürgen Klinsmann's coaching quirks add levity, while the importance of player versatility is emphasized. In a humorous twist, a coach’s reluctance to move to South Korea raises eyebrows. Food and football collide in whimsically absurd scenarios, critiquing strategies and narratives in the sport.

Aug 21, 2024 • 46min
Strikers are lava
Lars is on the pod! Lars is on the pod! Just like João Félix at Chelsea Lars Sivertsen has returned and he joins Marcus and Pete on today’s Ramble.Lars makes a strong start as he instantly labels Chelsea’s transfer policy as “mental”. Elsewhere Pete speculates on the colour of Jamie Vardy’s guts and Lars digs out his rulebook after we hear about a player in Peru who got sent off because he took a piss at the side of the pitch.Find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com!Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month, with 15% off annual subscriptions until the end of August: 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.

Aug 19, 2024 • 29min
Ramble Reacts: Don’t stop the party
Jamie Vardy, oh how we have missed you! On this edition of Ramble Reacts, Marcus and Luke gush over an absolutely vintage display from Vardy, featuring a Red Bull and some unbelievable s**thousery.Elsewhere, Marcus backs Leicester to stay in the Premier League and Luke reminds us that Oliver Skipp is only 23. Get involved.Find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com!Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month, with 15% off annual subscriptions until the end of August: 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.

Aug 19, 2024 • 56min
Big Daddy Premier League
Marcus, a Premier League aficionado, and Luke, a passionate football contributor, dive into the chaotic opening weekend of the league. They discuss a referee's apology, a malfunctioning VAR monitor, and the controversial headbutt that stirred controversy. Marcus grapples with Raheem Sterling's potential departure from Chelsea, while also sharing tales of fabulous shithousery in Hungary. The duo humorously proposes a 'silly sausage card' for players, setting a lighthearted tone amidst the usual football drama.

Aug 17, 2024 • 31min
Mailbag: Will we see a truly competitive Premier League this season?
The new season's underway, so it's time to tackle some more questions about our dear old Barclays!Marcus, Luke and Vish wonder if the abundance of established top-flight sides might make for a competitive Premier League this year - but also decide on who's going to have the most boringly predictable mid-table season. Plus, Marcus has plans to make Fulham's new kit launch a bit more sexy and we wonder which Premier League manager (plus Jason Tindall) would last longest on Survivor. Sign up to the Ramble’s FPL league this season right here!Find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com!Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month, with 15% off annual subscriptions until the end of August: 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.

Aug 16, 2024 • 1h 5min
The Preview Show: Guys, can anyone help Erik?
The Barclays is BACK! Pete, Vish and Luke welcome the return of our favourite ostentatious marketing exercise by deciding who will celebrate a goal this weekend with a tribute to that Turkish Olympic shooter.Don’t worry though, there’s plenty to look forward to this season. We’ve got Andrew Tate hosting Match of the Day’s Brat summer, Erik ten Hag frantically spinning some expensive plates and Ipswich Town bringing the style - and hopefully some substance - back to the big time. It’s your blockbuster Barclays preview, so join us!Sign up to the Ramble’s FPL league this season right here!Find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com!Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month, with 15% off annual subscriptions until the end of August: 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.

Aug 15, 2024 • 45min
Our 2024/25 Premier League predictions!
That’s right, we’re mixing it up this year. Instead of only revealing our embarrassing predictions at the end of the Premier League like usual, we’re revealing them before the season even kicks off!Marcus, Luke and Vish are here to run through their predictions for what’s shaping up to be a proper tasty Barclays bonanza. Can anyone stop Man City? Who’s going down? Will Enzo Maresca outlast Nuno Espírito Santo? Which manager will headbutt Gary Neville before the season’s out? Let’s find out!Remember, share your predictions on our socials using #RamblePredictions. Find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com!Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month, with 15% off annual subscriptions until the end of August: 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.

Aug 14, 2024 • 47min
Come home, Garth
Today is the final episode of the Football Ramble. Sadly, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has overhead kicked us into court.Pete, Luke and Vish provide your midweek musings as the Premier League charges towards us. The cat gets revenge on Kurt Zouma, Conor Gallagher finally finds somewhere to sit, and Pete tries to release Paul Dummett into the wild… but he gets eaten by an eagle. And finally, of course, we pay our respects to an absolute institution of English football which has finally come to an end: Garth Crook’s Team of the Week.We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com!Find us on Twitter, 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, with 15% off annual subscriptions until the end of August: 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.


