Football Ramble

Was that the greatest football match ever? Marcus, Pete and Jim admire last night's Champions League masterpiece, a game that simply could not have been better. Actually, only if Vincent Kompany was in a panic room for his suspension. We celebrate a proper feast of football, particularly Khvicha Kvaratskhelia who continues to play like a true football cult hero, but one who actually wins stuff. El...

After York City’s scarcely believable title win at the weekend, Marcus and Luke nail down the specific ingredients for the ultimate ending to a football match - and relive some all-time classics. Pompey deep cuts very much incoming. Plus: the crystal clear definition of ‘world class’, unsung heroes from smaller teams around English football and is it ever possible to properly change which team you...

Against all odds, our brave professional footballers supplied another thrilling weekend of action for our enjoyment. Marcus, Luke and Vish gather to thank them personally on today’s Ramble. We continue to worry for Tottenham’s Premier League future as their situation gets worse despite a 1-0 win over Wolves. Elsewhere, there was a surprising number of punches thrown across football this weekend, s...

Today, the Ramble Intercontinental Senate throws open it's doors to welcome back the region of Cartalonia after it's previous tours of duty. Not everyone’s clapping though - Spelgium is already squaring up, determined to put the newcomer through their paces. It's Jacks Encyclopaedia! Pete is on the buttons for this battle. Get your Ramble watchalong tickets here Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram...

It's FA Cup semi-final weekend, everybody! Keyboard warrior Calum McFarlane is back in charge of Chelsea as they take on Leeds for a place in the final. Rest assured, John Terry isn't jealous of McFarlane at all. Nope, not one bit. Marcus, Pete and David preview a big weekend in the FA Cup and Premier League. Tottenham travel to Wolves in a must-win game for Bobby De Zerbi's men. Be careful, he mi...

“Have you signed the card for Liam? He’s leaving… You know Liam, the one banging on about respecting the ball.” Marcus and Vish jump on the pod after another round of corporate restructuring at BlueCo means Liam Rosenior has lost the Chelsea job. We wonder how the club’s ownership continue to get it so wrong and try to work out who’d want the job long term. Elsewhere, Man City go top after a nervy...

Things aren't looking good for young Liam Rosenior at the Chels. Five losses in a row in the Premier League and not a single goal scored for the first time since November 1912. That's even earlier than the release of the first Keystone Cops film. Fitting, eh? Marcus, Pete & Vish dive into that travesty. Plus, Marc Cucurella's barber has a stinker, Leicester City drop down to the third tier, an...

Despite notable improvements on and off the pitch, Mikel Arteta still hasn’t delivered the trophies Arsenal now expect - and it looks alarmingly like that trend could continue. So Marcus, Luke and David assess whether the Arsenal board should be looking for his replacement this summer if he doesn’t win a trophy.  Plus, we look back on some international defeats that proved vital to eventual s...

It was a truly Super Sunday as we were treated to a Premier League classic between Man City and Arsenal. Just remember to give credit to everyone involved. Marcus, Luke and David relive it on today’s show. Plus, we cautiously acknowledge the celebration police could have a point about Xavi Simons’ goal and we’ve got a HUGE announcement ahead of this summer’s World Cup. For early access to tickets...

The Ramble Intercontinental Senate lies in ruin after Jimbabwe destroyed both Donaco and Spelgium. All hope seems lost, but a ray of light has broken through. Is that... the Luke Nation? Marcus is back on his feet, ready to referee a Biddy bout between these two Herculean beasts. Get your Ramble merch HERE . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@football...

It's the one we've all been waiting for, ladies and gents. On a particularly superb Sunday, Manchester City host Arsenal right in the upper echelons of the Premier League. The unstoppable-looking force meets the moveable object, I suppose you could say. Jim joins Marcus and Luke to continue his nail-biting. Meanwhile, Fiorentina's ABBA goal music prompts Luke to assemble the 'Hologram XI', and Jon...

We learnt one thing last night and it’s that everyone should take a leaf out of Keggy’s book and commit to full chaos. Marcus and Luke are here to reflect on a Champions League classic between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the only game last night. We also re-live another tough watch at the Emirates, where Arsenal appear to be riding a roller coaster without any of the...

Marcus and Luke pack up the truck and head out onto the plains for another edition of Lions Watch, the show where we continually talk up England outsiders’ chances without any consideration for who we’d have to drop from the squad. And plenty more besides. We kick off today with a chat about England’s defenders as Nico O’Reilly’s impressive form pushes him closer to many people’s starting XIs - bu...

On today’s show, Marcus, Luke and Vish tackle the big question: is Bournemouth overrated? It’s possible that Andoni Iraola thinks so. As well as that hot debate, we’ve also got the small matter of some Champions League quarter-finals to enjoy. And DO NOT forget about Portsmouth who got a huge win in the Championship last night. Get your Ramble merch HERE . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikT...

A trend appears to have emerged in recent years of managers coming to the Premier League and, despite everyone thinking they should change their system, sticking to their guns. Marcus, Jim & David are here to pick apart the reasons behind the inflexibility of modern managers. Plus, would we back a relegation play-off where the league's worst go head-to-head in a death match? And who should win...

The Arsenal boo boys were out in force after a damning defeat to Bournemouth at the weekend. Today, Marcus, Jim, Pete and David discuss what Arsenal need to change to get their title bid back on track. Elsewhere, Man City wore Arsenal's tears as they eased past Chelsea. Plus, the threat of relegation gets very real for Spurs and David Moyes is giddy at the thought of Champions League football. Get...

Pete, still smarting from his defeat to Jim, returns to officiate a clash for the ages. Old Spelgium has been piping up once again - and who else but the Democratic Republic of Jimbabwe to answer that call? It's Marcus and Jim who square off in a feisty game of Jack-jitsu, battling for the honour of unlocking the pearly gates to the weekend. Who will come out on top?  Get your Ramble merch HE...

The Premier League's back, baby! And the football gods have served up a whole platter of top flight goodness for us this weekend. It's a big one for Spurs as they head to Sunderland in Bobby De Zerbi's first game in charge. Is it possible for Spurs to sink any deeper? Yes, the answer is yes. Marcus, Jim & Pete look ahead to this weekend's action and look back on a big night of European footbal...

Liverpool had a tough night in Paris, but it could've been worse. At least Arne Slot wasn't mistaken for a ball. Luke, Vish and Jim discuss last night's Champions League quarter-finals and why Marcos Llorente is such a profoundly odd bloke. Vish makes the case that Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is an Enhanced Games version of Thomas Müller, while Spunkbubble Richard Keys reminds Jim of one of the greatest...

Arsenal may have taken some hits at home, but get them on a ferry across the Channel and they'll get the job done. A tough old night for the Gunners but Kai Havertz got the goal to give them the win. Maybe that drill with the pens actually worked? Marcus, Luke & Vish give their thoughts on a big win for Mikel Arteta's boys. Plus, victory for Bayern in Madrid, Vish gets his atlas out, and Luke...

No team has ever won a quadruple, but it doesn't stop us getting excited about the possibility every season. This year, Arsenal were in the conversation before they were dumped out of both the FA Cup and the League Cup. Alas, the quadruple is out of reach for another season - but will it ever be done? Marcus, Jim & David reach a verdict on that, before picking our all-time favourite players to...

A weekend of football that had something for everyone, but especially – sunnies on, slippers off, and back to winning ways – Roy bloody Hodgson. Marcus, David and Jim discuss that and four FA Cup quarterfinals which all did lots for the Ramble. Jim explains the issue with Arsenal's mentality (and his position at the pub), while David argues that the Enzo Fernández situation shows just what Chelsea...

Today isn't just any My Biddy Aunt: the almighty Egg Cup is up for grabs. Can medicated Pete get his gloved hands on his first ever piece of silverware? Jim and a list of wonderfully obscure goalkeepers stand in his way. Let's find out! Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . Get your Ramble merch HERE . Find us on Bl...

Domestic football is back! In other news, Pete’s got some new asthma medication and it’s unlocked a new dimension in his lungs (and mind). That means today’s show includes Erling Haaland eating old football relics and Eddie Murphy chasing all the snakes out of Ireland. Join Marcus, Jim, and Donny for all that and more. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month:...

Yes, that's right ladies and gents. Lions Watch is back for the 2026 World Cup! After a couple of concerning displays against Uruguay and Japan, we get your thoughts and answer your questions about the Three Lions. Marcus, Luke & Jim are here to discuss the fringe players who played themselves in and out of contention, England's reliance on Harry Kane, and which player is going to give Pete a...