Football Ramble

Thomas Tuchel wasn’t happy with the atmosphere at Wembley. What’s the England band ever done to you, Thomas? Paper aeroplanes aside, Pete, Luke and Vish are here to dissect a good night for England and a difficult one for Craig Bellamy’s Wales. We still like his energy though… Elsewhere, after the definition of a Hot N Cold night, Scotland are somehow Dark Horses for the World Cup. Plus, we’ve got...

It's an all-British affair tonight as England take on Craig Bellamy's Wales at Wembley Stadium. Where's Marcus Speller when you need him? Luke and Jim are here to celebrate the Kingdom uniting. Elsewhere, we get the highly offensive thoughts of a Scottish MSP on vegan managers, and an Italian goalkeeper comes out of retirement at the age of 82... and then goes topless. Please fill out Stak's liste...

UEFA have given permission for games in La Liga and Serie A to be played abroad, BUT don’t worry, this does not set a precedent. Today, Luke, Vish and Jim ponder over that. Plus, Vish explains why he thinks Nico O'Reilly will be in the England squad for the World Cup and how Man United might have seen the wrong film when they tried to watch Moneyball. Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll...

Lars is on the pod! Our Norweigan uncle Lars Sivertsen has Crossed The Continent™ and is back on the Ramble as he joins Marcus and Jim to answer all of your questions. They ask whether the traditional 'mid-table' Premier League clubs can get in on the action and join the big soup that is challenging for Europe this season. Plus, who's the most underrated Premier League player of the decade? And ho...

It was a great weekend for Chelsea. They beat Liverpool and didn’t even have a single player sent off! Although Marcus and Jim aren't happy that Enzo Maresca wasn’t allowed to do his post-match interview. Elsewhere, we learn that it's been a great week for the Kluivert Kingdom. Plus, we have to wonder: are Man United back? Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the...

We're back with another round of My Biddy Aunt! This week Jim takes on the nemesis of football quizzing Vithushan Ehantharajah in search of a first win of the season. Marcus steps into the shoes of Brucey as he plays quizmaster. Bring it on! 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 comp...

Nottingham Forest fans and Ange Postecoglou are just some of the people we currently feel sorry for. Unfortunately, for Evangelos Marinakis he's not on the list... Today, Marcus, Vish and Jim share their thoughts on the increasingly toxic situation at Nottingham Forest. Plus, Enzo Maresca is forced to ask his team for a very basic request and we give The Flintstones an unreasonable amount of airti...

Marcus, Luke and Jim are back to gorge on more Champions League delights! And the entire history of Eric Dier's penalty record is the perfect place to start for Marcus... Luke wonders whether last night's draw in Monaco is further evidence that this is Man City's level now, while Jim is left absolutely stunned by the new 'Roy-kini' at Dublin Fashion Week. There's also time to give Newcastle their...

Liverpool have lost two games in a row. Today, Vish isn't calling it a crisis but he does tell Marcus and Jim that he knows of a Premier League manager that could fix all of their problems. Elsewhere, José Mourinho returned to Stamford Bridge and blew a kiss to our very own Marcus Speller. Plus, Erling Haaland is being uncharacteristically wholesome. We're not happy about it... Please fill out Sta...

Things are going from really, really bad at Manchester United to somehow dramatically worse. So, is it time for old Jim Ratcliffe to bin off the second manager of his tenure and wave goodbye to Ruben Amorim? Marcus, Luke & Jim give their rather robust thoughts on that. Plus, what next for Graham Potter after his miserable spell at West Ham? And given it's a Tuesday, we've got a little Brucey b...

Plucky Crystal Palace are the only side still unbeaten in the Premier League. Today, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete give them their long overdue flowers. Arsenal also get their flowers for winning a battle at St James' Park. Plus, we ring the Saturday sacking alarm as Graham Potter leaves West Ham and we learn what Jonjo Shelvey is up to these days. Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help u...

It's a game of Jack's Encyclopaedia for the history books: if Luke wins out against Marcus today, then he'll become the first ever unified belt holder in Football Ramble quizzing history. It's a big old day for the Luke Nation! He's already the My Biddy Aunt lineal champ, but can he strip the Jack's Encyclopaedia belt from Marcus' grasp? Pete's refereeing this bout. Let's be having ya! Please fill...

The first week of the Europa League is done and dusted. Highlights included Aston Villa finally getting a win and the Nice eagle getting blasted in the face by a sprinkler. Today, Marcus, Luke and Pete mull over that before Donny throws down the gauntlet for Arsenal to finally get a win at St James’ Park. We also question whether Mark Clattenburg really did throw a boot at José Mourinho. Find us o...

There's nothing quite like a can of Carabao to help us digest a night of football which saw four Premier League behemoths gobble up their lower-league opposition. Pete tells Luke and Jim why he's interested in a machine that takes control of the nervous system and ingests those delicious Carabaos for you. He also explains why he's in trouble thanks to a colony of woodworms. There's some football t...

Despite scoring, last night should probably be considered a bad night for Hugo Ekitike. Do you think the fact that Pete has written a new chant for him will make him feel better today? Donny performs his masterpiece for Marcus and Luke. Elsewhere, Lamine Yamal's dad joins an illustrious club of mental football fathers. Plus, the Palm Trees take on the Tricky Trees tonight! Please fill out Stak's l...

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Unai Emery's got himself in a right old pickle at Villa Park. Five games into the season and they've not got a single win on the board! Marcus, Jim & Vish are here to give their takes on what exactly is going wrong at Villa this season. Plus, Jim lays out his plan to complete a heist on Lazio's eagle, and Marcus tells us all why he wants a piece of Phil Neville's wood. Please fill out Stak's l...

Marcus, Vish and Jim are back to discuss a thigh-rubbing weekend of Premier League football which included an Old Trafford edition of Takeshi's Castle that presumably the Pope tuned in for. Elsewhere, Marcus is left wanting more from Arsenal after their Sunday afternoon slugfest with Man City, while there's a lot of love for Ryan Gravenberch. And speaking of love, Jim has the misfortune of falling...

The My Biddy Aunt lineal belt is back on the line, as Vish takes on Luke in an episode all about some of the greats from Champions League past and present. Marcus is back in the cuck chair with his fingers on the buttons - we’re in for a good one! 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...

How many times can England be crowbarred into one Premier League preview? Get your calculators out everyone, because Marcus is going for the world record today... Marcus, Luke and Vish delight in Marcus Rashford's stunning brace at St James' Park last night, as the Man United serum finally wears off. Plus, Bryan Robson (and Clicky Keith) get in the YouTube comments, Luke makes a bold prediction, a...

Virgil van Dijk scored a late winner at Anfield last night. As Luke and Jim are very quick to point out today, that's one in the eye for Pete Donaldson... Elsewhere, Chelsea understandably struggled away from home against Nicolas Jackson’s Bayern Munich. Plus, we learn why the Monaco team stripped off on a plane. Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content yo...

Most of us get goal alerts when the football is on, but not Pete Donaldson. Today, he reveals to Marcus and Vish the very surprising notifications he was receiving during last night’s Champions League action. On the pitch, Arsenal and Spurs both got a decent win on the opening night of the Champos. Plus, we hear about Russell Martin’s latest team bonding attempts and José Mourinho could be back in...

After a tale of two competitions, lots of injuries and a very prickly Australian last season, Spurs are charging into the Champions League with a very different vibe. And Marcus thinks it's a big vibe. Marcus, Luke and Jim answer the best of your questions, including Spurs' Champions League prospects, whether 90s football is officially back, and England's favourite microphone swallower reveals him...

Would Man United be better with Donny as CEO? It's got to the stage where Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete actually seriously consider that on today’s Ramble. Elsewhere, Marcus takes time to marvel at Erling Harland’s extraordinary way of running. Plus, Luke’s criticism of Martín Zubimendi comes back to bite him and Lord Sugar goes in to bat against "Mr Jamie Redknapp". Please fill out Stak's listener s...

The MBA is back! Today's game covers the great young talents in years gone by, some of which have – well – not quite lived up to their billing and some of which have illegally parked in more disabled parking bays than they've scored goals. Marcus and Luke do battle with Pete as the quizmaster for five glorious rounds of brave bidding, shameless dark arts, and ridiculous memory. Join us in the ring...