Football Ramble

Marcus, Luke and Jim are here to praise celebrated post-grunge band Creed with a full– no, wait, sorry. Wrong show. Premier League stuff, right? Yes, the curtain has fallen on another topsy-turvy season, so let’s talk about it. Spurs manage to scramble out of the absurd position they got themselves into, which meant West Ham were relegated. We react to this truly damning, damning state of affairs...

Just as the gladiators fought in a preliminary bout before they entered combat, Spelgium is squaring off against the Luke Nation for the penultimate time to see who's better prepared for the Jack’s Encyclopaedia finale. Jim's on the buttons for this battle, and what a battle it is. Get your Ramble World Cup watch party tickets here Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and emai...

Well, here we are then... Thomas Tuchel has announced his England squad for the World Cup this summer and people have some OPINIONS. Marcus, Vish and Jim jumped straight on YouTube after the squad was revealed to answer your questions and give their takes on some controversial selections. But not before Marcus holds a candlelit vigil for Harry Maguire's international career... Getting in the world...

We made it, ladies and gents. It's the final Premier League gameweek of the season! And my goodness, there's some juicy stuff to play for. Relegation will be decided on the final day. West Ham will be there, Spurs will be there, but Cristian Romero won't be. He's jetted back to Argentina for the weekend. Cristian mate, it's 30°C in the Kingdom this weekend. Marcus, Jim, Vish & Pete preview the...

Unai Emery has done it again and Aston Villa are Europa League champions! Let's be honest, Freiburg weren't much of a challenge but take nothing away from what has been an incredible season for Prince Billy's boys. Luke and Vish join Pete to give Villa their deserved flowers. Plus, Luke tells us why he enjoys a social dog and Pete threatens to dress up as a free-kick mannequin. Get your Ramble Wor...

My giddy aunt. Arsenal have done it! And Southampton, they've... undone it? You'll struggle to find a man in the Kingdom more ecstatic than Jim Campbell this morning, but somehow we found one. Luke Moore is on the verge of self-combustion. They're both joined by Marcus to celebrate Arsenal's title win, and of course debrief on the simply sensational news that Southampton have been booted out of th...

Well, there we have it ladies and gents. Ten in-cre-di-ble years of Pep Guardiola at Manchester City are finally coming to an end. In Pep's very own words, 'we cannot replace him'. Marcus and Luke are here to celebrate a decade of Pep at City, and look ahead to the appointment of Enzo Maresca at the Etihad. Plus, Arsenal edge Burnley in what was not an enthralling watch, and the Battle of the Brid...

It was another exhilarating weekend, as trophies were won up and down the country. In England, Man City took another step towards the d**khead double after winning the FA Cup. Elsewhere, Celtic earned a “fairytale” 14th Scottish league title in 15 years. Has anyone seen Wilfried Nancy’s medal? Plus, West Ham edged closer to relegation. Come join Marcus, Luke and Pete for all that fun, we’ve saved...

This is the latest episode in our 'Game's Gone' series, which is exclusively available to listen to on Amazon Music. To listen to all the other episodes in this series, just find the Football Ramble on Amazon Music! Ahead of another World Cup summer, join Marcus, Jim and Vish for the first of three episodes celebrating some absolute gems from tournaments gone by. First up, we've selected three of...

The Luke Nation seldom backs away from a fight, and with the My Biddy Aunt grand finale only weeks away, we've let Spelgium 'ave at it in a league fixture of the highest order. Who will put themselves in pole position heading into the final day? There's only one way to find out. Get your Ramble World Cup watch party tickets here Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email u...

It's FA Cup final weekend everybody! Calum McFarlane will be marching his boys down Wembley Way on Saturday hoping to pick up a trophy in just his sixth game in charge. Good job Pep Guardiola has only managed a thousand across nearly two decades. Marcus, Luke & Jim are here to debate who's going to get their hands on the cup. Plus, Luke is delighted as Spygate 2.0 continues to gather speed, an...

My giddy aunt, we’re being treated to some wonderful title races on the Island of Britain this season. Today, Marcus and Jim start in Scotland, where a controversial handball set up a thigh-rubbing title decider this weekend. Even Gary Lineker and Jeff Stelling were outraged. Back in England, it was a perfect night for Man City at the Etihad. Get your Ramble World Cup Party tickets here Find us on...

David Ornstein and NASA, are they the last bastions of normality as we head towards the failure of modern society? And why are we asking? Well, one reason is because FIFA are selling tickets to stand in the car park outside the World Cup final for $16,000. Marcus, Jim and David try to get their heads around that on today’s show. And if that’s not enough, we also discuss José Mourinho’s likely retu...

“Would you like to see someone get kicked in the head? Just head over to the monitor...” Spurs 1-1 Leeds. Marcus and Vish reacted live to an eventful encounter at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Plus, Vish explains why he is now backing Spurs for Premier League survival. Get your Ramble World Cup watchalong tickets here Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: sh...

In the end, sure, they got the decision right. But... and there are many buts, is this really the football we love? Amid fears that our game may well and truly be gone, don't fret! Chris Martin and his Coldplay pals have delivered - Bublé at the World Cup opening ceremony. Come on, that's a decision we can all get behind. Marcus, Luke & David are here to debate THAT disallowed goal, plus the r...

After an eternity of negotiation with the belt-holding Ehantharajah Empire, the Ramble Intercontinental Senate has named a worthy challenger: Spelgium. As we edge nearer to the grand finale, who will earn the right to fasten Jack's coveted belt across their waist? Jim is ready on the buttons for this one. Get your Ramble World Cup watchalong tickets here Ask us a question on  X ,  Instag...

What a day for the Kingdom. Three English sides in the European finals, David Attenborough celebrating his 100th birthday, and Reform UK domina... Oh, right. Forget it then. Luke and David are here to give their flowers to Aston Villa and Crystal Palace, topped off with a horrifying moan from Joe Cole. Plus, the Kylian Mbappé petition reaching 50 million signatures, and Millwall eye up the Premier...

Only two goals! Can we have our money back, please? Jim and Vish are full of praise for PSG after they pulled off the perfect heist in Munich last night. Today, we relive another fascinating night of football as Luis Enrique once again proves he has built a complete team without the superstars. At least Bayern Munich can go home knowing their manager was dressed nicely… Get your Ramble World Cup w...

Mr Tuchel, there's a man here coming to knock down your door. His name is Morgan Gibbs-White and he wants a place on your plane. Marcus, Jim & Vish were live on YouTube to discuss England's midfield conundrum. Have Phil Foden and Cole Palmer done enough to get a golden ticket to North America, and can Gibbs-White snatch a place from them? Plus, Kobbie Mainoo's England future, and a question ab...

What a night for Jimmy Campbell and his Arsenal boys! Today, he joins Marcus and Vish to relive an historic night at the Emirates Stadium. He and Marcus are in agreement that it is one of the greatest atmospheres they have ever witnessed. Elsewhere, Man City once again prove they can’t be trusted - and no, Marcus absolutely is NOT smug about it. Plus, we are giddy with excitement ahead of Bayern M...

Michael Carrick has passed his Man United theory test. But is he ready to be given his full licence? Marcus, Jim and Pete share their thoughts on today’s Mailbag. Elsewhere, we’re asked: have we been unfair on Viktor Gyökeres? Should Newcastle replace Eddie Howe? And which footballer would we like to body swap with? Get your Ramble World Cup watchalong tickets here Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagr...

Delicious twists at both ends of the table this weekend! Marcus, Pete, Jim and Vish shine the Ramble spotlight on it all. Spurs finally got their act together, while Arsenal got their mojo back to truly unite all of north London. Manchester United are also officially back in the Champions League, but another lengthy handball review leads Pete to ask some particularly searching questions about fing...

Geordies vs Mackems. Tyne vs Wear. "Howay" vs "Ha'way". And, crucially, Pete Donaldson vs David Cartlidge. Sunderland may have already done the double, but this Biddy battle is the real decider. The dominions of the Ramble Intercontinental Senate have taken their seats, with Marcus in the umpire's chair.  Get your Ramble World Cup watchalong tickets here Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , T...

In a show of unity rarely seen in the north east, David and Pete have joined forces against that southern softie, Marcus Speller. The three of them are here to look back on a controversial win for Nottingham Forest in the Europa League. Elsewhere, we wonder if the new Donaldson-Cartlidge alliance would have done a better job managing Burnley than Scott Parker. Plus, we hear from Steve Bruce about...

It's not fair to compare Atletico 1-1 Arsenal to the beauty of PSG 5-4 Bayern Munich. Let's just say it was a more interesting game than we might have expected. Marcus and Vish went live on YouTube straight after full-time to break down an evening full of controversy, sandwiches and bog roll. Jump in, the water's still warm. Get your Ramble World Cup watchalong tickets here Find us on Bluesky , X...