Football Ramble

Luke's reign of terror has fed the appetite of the Luke Nation's supporters for far too long. Can Marcus and Vish finally rip the belt from his midriff? Jim's got the unenviable task of refereeing this bout. Bring it on. Find us on  Bluesky ,  X ,  Instagram ,  TikTok  and  YouTube , and email us here:  show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Pat...

Four games in and Sean Dyche's Nottingham Forest are already struggling to score goals. We've been here before... Today, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Vish get ready for another thigh-rubbing weekend of Premier League action. We also enjoy Martin O'Neill's latest press conference antics, while Cristiano Ronaldo and Piers Morgan's friendship continues to blossom. VOTE FOR US IN THE FSAs HERE! Sign up to th...

Tragically, this week's Champions League action has eclipsed the dangers of unpasteurised milk. Marcus, Luke and Pete are here to set that right. Elsewhere, startling revelations about what Marcus got up to in his mischevious youth, while Pete gets extremely angry with Rio Ferdinand. And Al Capone. And Sean Connery. Plus, Gianni Infantino creates a new 'FIFA peace prize' and we have literally no i...

Liverpool had the last laugh after the “rat” returned to Anfield last night. Marcus, Jim and Vish wonder why some Liverpool players save their best form for playing Real Madrid. Elsewhere, Marcus labels Micky van de Ven's goal as the best he has seen in person. Plus, we're obliged to talk about a football journalist and a pie having an argument on the internet. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patre...

It's only November and Arsenal are already six points clear of the trailing pack. Is it too early to say they're on the verge? Marcus, Luke & Pete are here to discuss whether the Gunners can ride this wave all the way to the finish. Plus, we get an email from the victim of a photobomber and debate which Premier League manager we'd most want as our dad. Find us on  Bluesky ,  X ,&nbsp...

Quick question, did anyone see Vítor Pereira in M&M World this weekend? Marcus, Luke and Pete are wondering how he spent his time between Saturday's defeat and his inevitable Sunday morning sacking. Elsewhere, Luke can't quite believe how bad Tottenham were in their loss to Chelsea. Plus, the FA Cup first round proper is back in all its glory. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free...

We're back with another game of Jack's Encyclopaedia! Luke is putting the belt on the line once again, but can Marcus or Vish end his reign of terror? Pete is the ghoul with the gasm as he plays referee. Will the Luke Nation's walls finally crumble this week? Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be e...

What happens if Man United actually win five games in a row? All we know is that bloke will get a haircut and we would never again let Vish back on the Ramble. Today, Marcus, Luke, Pete and Vish discuss whether Man United will take one step closer this weekend. Plus, we learn Pep Guardiola's morning routine and how many times a day Daniel Farke likes to have a shower. Clic...

Enzo Maresca said Chelsea need to “grow up” after they got another red card last night. I am afraid to say we don't agree Enzo... Today, Pete, Luke and Jim are here to glug on an erotic evening of Carabao action. Plus, more cheese puns and a wonderful story about Dermot Desmond's magnificent moustache. Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so w...

What's good for Marcus Speller isn't necessarily what's good for the Ramble after Fulham spoiled everyone's fun by beating Wycombe on penalties last night. Today, Spellz is joined by Luke and Jim to unpick that. We also learn that the situation at Celtic needs medical intervention after Brother Brendy walked away from Paradise. Plus, John Terry displays why he might not be getting a job in managem...

That's the question on everyone's lips right now. After three wins on the bounce in the Premier League, is Sir Jim Ratcliffe already drawing up plans to use The United Strand's luscious locks to insulate Old Trafford? Marcus, Jim and Pete have their theories... Lots more theories on today's Mailbag, from load-bearing dildos in the London Stadium, to the greatest British footballer of all time. Plu...

Hubble bubble, Donny’s causing trouble. Pete appears to have placed a curse on Virgil van Dijk. Today, he warns Jim that David Raya could be next. Marcus, Vish, Jim and Pete are here to review a weekend which included: The longest away day in English league football history, a 50-year-old becoming the first person to score in all ten divisions of the English football pyramid and the glorious...

We've got a heavyweight battle for you today in the MBA Arena as the absolute monarchy of the Luke Nation faces off against Clan Campbell. The belt (or the crown in Luke's case) is back on the line, but will it change hands after today's bout? Marcus is the man in the middle attempting (and failing) to keep order. Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content y...

Does Sean Dyche like an emoji? Is it acceptable to lose to a side from Cyprus? Can you blame the wind for Emi Buendia's penalty? Are Hearts on the verge? And why is Wanda Icardi sliding into the DMs of Premier League footballers? There is plenty for Marcus, Luke and Jim to consider on today’s Ramble. Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we...

Pete takes a break from doing his taxes to sit in Marcus’ chair today. He, Luke and Jim were spoilt rotten by the Champions League last night. Let’s just not talk about Tottenham… The lads pick over that before turning their attention to the main event... The return of Sean Dyche! But will the reincarnation of old school tactics help or hinder the great man? Please fill out Stak's listener survey!...

Did denying Atletico access to hot water help Arsenal win at the Emirates last night? While Marcus, Jim and Vish ponder that, they are certain that Arsenal will be delighted they don't have to travel to Madrid for a return fixture. Elsewhere, Marcus is giddy after both Anthony Gordon and Marcus Rashford had a lovely night in Europe. Plus, is Rodri really from Peckham? Please fill out Stak's listen...

Well, that didn't last long did it? Evangelos Marinakis took just 39 days to throw his new toy out of the bath as it looks like Ange Postecoglou has made way for... Sean Dyche. Oh God. Pete tells Marcus and Luke why Nottingham Forest would be better off with Mr Blobby as their new gaffer. Plus, will Erling Haaland break the all-time Premier League goals record? Please fill out Stak's listener surv...

Feed the Isak and he will score. It’s just a shame his favourite food supplier is still in Newcastle. Today, Marcus, Luke and Pete wonder whether Liverpool will make a January move for Jacob Murphy. Plus, Pete revels in the fact that his views on Virgil van Dijk are finally being vindicated. Elsewhere, we wave goodbye to Ange Postecoglou after 39 days at Nottingham Forest and we try to decide who...

After a controversial last outing in the Jack's Encyclopaedia arena, Luke fronts up to the public outrage over his 'Bueno' answer and takes on Marcus in another fiery bout! Pete rests and takes up the whistle after his mighty performance last week. Join us for a showdown between the Luke Nation and Marcus Municipality! Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the cont...

The Premier League is back! Marcus, Luke and Pete are here to give it the respectful welcome the league deserves. They try to figure out if Jack Wilshere and horses really do have backwards legs. English football hooliganism hits the pitches in Dubai. Plus, Pete announces his new ambition to become a football boot influencer - first up, the mighty BOTEMANS! Please fill out Stak's listener survey!...

The sad tale of Roy Hodgson’s England departure balanced by the joyous normality of Wayne Rooney dressing up as Freddie Mercury for his 40th. An episode of Ramble Uncut in perfect harmony. Plus, we learn what sort of texts José Mourinho used to send Henrikh Mkhitaryan at Man United. Today we're sharing the latest edition of Ramble Uncut – our weekly bonus episode normally only accessible to our Pa...

Eeeeeaaaasssayyyy! Tommy Tuchs and his merry men have qualified for the World Cup – and they're the first country in Europe to do it. Have some of that, you slugs. Marcus is here to revel in that feat alongside Luke and Vish. Plus, a rat is spotted on the pitch at the Wales match, Gianni Infantino's pied off by Donald Trump, and Graham Potter plays the ABBA hits. Please fill out Stak's listener su...

England had a lovely old time against Wales on Thursday. And they weren't half bad against Serbia in the game before that either! The catch? Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer and Phil Foden didn't play in either of those games. Marcus, Jim & Vish are here to debate whether that's more than a coincidence. Plus, your thoughts on a straight-knockout World Cup, and is it time to abolish We Are the Cham...

Before England head on their big stag do in Riga, there was the small matter of Scotland grinding out a glorious win over Belarus. So glorious that it left Steve Clarke incandescently angry. Marcus, Pete, Vish and Jim bring you the most international break Ramble possible, featuring a further update about Katy Perry's dating life for Pete, some questionable Donald Trump impressions from Marcus, an...

WE HAVE A NEW CHALLENGER! Pete Donaldson, you have been called to the quizzing colosseum. Your opponent today, The unDemocratic Republic of the Luke Nation. Vish is the man with the whistle in what will go down as a bout for the ages. Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition...