Football Ramble

First Mohammed Kudus signs… Now Morgan Gibbs-White?! Imagine what our Big Ange could have done with this spicy new Spurs line-up! RIP Ange u will live on. Marcus, Andy and Pete check in with more transfer tidbits, including an outrageous Premier League return for Jordan Henderson and Noni Madueke’s move across town. Elsewhere, John Textor continues to astound as he stumbles his way through a prolo...

In what was billed as Goliath vs Goliath, PSG absolutely crushed Florentino Pérez's poor band of not-so-merry men. Marcus and David wax lyrical about what could be one of the best teams of the 21st century and ask just what it means for little old Chelsea on Sunday. Plus, we link Adam Wharton with Los Blancos because why not and we wonder just how big of a job young Xabi Alonso has on his hands......

Chelsea are into the final of the Club World Cup! But João Pedro really is extremely sorry about it all. Marcus, Luke and Andy react to Chelsea's march into the final, while FIFA's new office in Trump Tower brings us a very welcome reminder of the late, not-so-great Chuck Blazer. Plus, we find football's most loyal player in the Champions League qualifiers (yep, they're happening) and ask, will Ma...

With the continuing issues at Sheffield Wednesday brought on by owner Dejphon Chansiri, we kick off with a worrying chat about football club ownership and to what extent we can fix such a severe structural problem in English football. Marcus and Luke also get David to reassure all the Sunderland fans listening by confirming that he thinks they’ll stay in the Premier League next season and a listen...

FIFA have always been very benevolent. So of course seats for Chelsea vs Fluminense are going for $13.40. It's what Gianni always wanted. Marcus and Luke are joined by On The Continent's David Cartlidge to discuss the latest at the Club World Cup and Kylian Mbappé's Mark Hughes impression. Plus, your famous football-related bum sightings and Marcus makes Luke extraordinarily jealous. Please fill o...

Today, we're bringing you a special episode from Upfront, Stak's women's football show! Chloe Morgan and Rachel O'Sullivan discuss everything that went down in Zurich as England lost their first game of Euro 2025 against France. Need a bit of reassurance? They've got you. Plus, they react to Wales' tough debut against the Netherlands, which included perhaps the most chaotic planned goal celebratio...

It's been smooth sailing so far in our Luke's Game summer series. But now is where it really gets tough. Luke hosts Marcus and Jim for our most challenging set of players yet, and it all leads (inevitably) to some dirty tactics. Come join us! 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 com...

Yesterday the world received the devastating news that Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, along with his younger brother André Silva, had tragically died after a car accident in Spain. Today, Marcus, Luke & Jim pay tribute to a player who lit up so many people's lives. He'll be remembered as a fantastic player, but more importantly as a loving and caring husband and father. He will be...

If you’re sick of Wimbledon like Luke is, or sick of the Club World Cup like everyone else, don’t fear. It’s the British Grand Prix this weekend, so we thought it was the perfect time to bring you an episode of another Stak podcast we think you’ll love. P1 with Matt and Tommy is the world’s biggest F1 podcast where hosts Matt Gallagher and Tom Bellingham bring you the latest insight, opinion and l...

Alarming news coming out of Ramble HQ: Marcus has been in Gianni’s pocket the whole time. Turns out the biggest cheerleader for this foul jamboree has been right under our noses. He’s joined by Jim and Andy for more Club World Cup business as Man City were knocked out by everyone’s favourite underdogs Al Hilal, while Real Madrid march on and Inter fall apart at the seams. Elsewhere, Robbie Savage...

We're back with another Tuesday treat, answering all of your questions about the current cesspit which is world football. But since we still love it, how best to watch it? Marcus, Luke & Jim choose between watching football in a stadium, at home, and in the pub. Plus, a performance from the Undertaker at the newly-suggested relegation play-offs. Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll he...

Marcus, Luke and Jim break out a good old fashioned Eaaaaazay after England U21s beat Germany and retained their Euros crown. We wonder which of the squad could push for a senior call-up and ask who Thomas Tuchel was REALLY supporting… Elsewhere, it turns out Jurgen Klopp isn’t a fan of our beloved Club World Cup, but Kaveh Solhekol is here to remind him that he can go fishing instead. Or read a b...

We're back for matchday two of Luke's Game! Defending champion Luke takes on Jack's Encyclopaedia champion Vish with the belt on the line. Today's players are all World Cup Icons. But who will leave the studio a Luke's Game icon? Only one way to find out! 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 enter...

That's a wrap on the group stages for the Club World Cup! Sadly, we're saying goodbye to the mighty Mamelodi Sundowns and River Plate, who oh so nearly gave us a proper brawl against Inter. Shame. Marcus, Luke, Vish and Andy (fresh back from LA!) discuss that and just how f**cked Juventus players Weston McKennie and Timothy Weah are after slagging off Italian food. Plus, in the time it's taken you...

Today, we're bringing you a special episode from Andy's European rabble over at On The Continent! He's joined by Dotun and French football expert Jonathan Johnson to explore Lyon's relegation (provisionally) to Ligue 2. How on earth did such an illustrious club get to breaking point, and who is to blame for their demise? Plus, as Atlético Madrid crash out of the Club World Cup, is time finally up...

The really terrible tournament that we're enjoying and hate but also love goes on. And Gordon Bennett, Auckland City got a point against Boca bloody Juniors! Marcus, Jim and Pete celebrate a huge result for trainee school teachers everywhere. We also examine Atletico Madrid's promise of a supporter's club in space and Pete suggests building a Ramble Club in the dirtiest part of the solar system. P...

A tournament straight from the mind of Gianni Infantino is (predictably) a bit of a mess – but is the Club World Cup a totally lost cause, or is there a version of it that might actually work? Pete tells Marcus and Luke why the whole thing reminds him of the bizarre new Sprite and tea combo. Plus, what are the player and club pairings we wish had happened? Come join us to find out! Please fill out...

The Brazilian sides cannot be stopped at this Club World Cup thing. Flamengo dispatched Chelsea (while Nicolas Jackson dispatched himself) and who knows what a completely commando Alex Barboza will do next? Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete analyse the weekend's action and sadly wave goodbye to Ulsan Ultra 4k and those brave boys from Auckland City. If only Pete could get his hands on some kind of commem...

That's right! Luke's Game has been restored to its former glory for the summer of 2025.The rules are simple: can you name more clubs a footballer has played for than your opponent? This week Luke is up against Marcus, with Pete officially appointed by PUGMOL as referee. Who's got that fire in their belly and their head frozen solid? Let's find out! Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll hel...

These long summer days. They’re just made for throwing a ball in the backyard with, say, I don’t know... Brad Friedel, aren’t they? Marcus, Luke and Pete haven’t left the studio since Wednesday and it’s just been wall-to-wall Club World Cup throughout: Botafogo beat PSG, Al-Hilal drew with Real Madrid and targeted Trent Alexander-Arnold, and... what? Donald Trump started talking about going to war...

Today's episode is a special teaser of what you can expect every week on the Football Ramble Patreon! For just $5 a month, you'll get an extended version of every Wednesday episode of the Ramble! It's called Ramble Uncut and it's all the stuff we would be talking about if football wasn't always getting in the way. You'll also hear from fellow Patreon subscribers and receive exclusive insight into...

The Club World Cup might not be quite tickling our fancy at the moment, but it has meant a new Pitbull song. It’s a remix. And it might have been made in 10 minutes. What’s not to love? But before you stick that on, get a load of Marcus, Luke and Pete, who celebrate Sergio Ramos’ glorious header, Boca Juniors' incredible fans and Fluminense’s 44-year-old keeper (guys, it’s a ‘slightly wee your tro...

With increasing scrutiny placed on the likes of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and even the United States, we wonder which countries could viably host a World Cup without any of the political or social controversies that have marred recent editions. Is that even possible? Marcus, Jim and Vish also return to our ‘defining figures of the decade’ discourse, turning our attentions to managers this time. Plus: ou...

Never mind freed from desire, can we be freed from... this? The Club World Cup is underway and Marcus, Jim and Vish are here to give it the serious, sage analysis it deserves. Like, did iShowSpeed really tell Sergio Agüero how to do a crossbar challenge? The conditions have obviously already us worried about England next summer, but the goals (and the Can Can music) were flowing for Bayern Munich...

Zidane and Ronaldo in the 2000s. Messi and Ronaldo in the 2010s. But who’s going to define this decade of world football? Marcus, Jim and Andy run through the contenders, from Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal to future four-time Champions League winner Scott McTominay. We also have a cracking discussion about who could succeed Harry Kane as England captain. Has Declan Rice emerged as the favourite?...