Football Ramble

That’s it, England have played their last game on home soil before the World Cup. It might not have inspired much World Cup fever, but don’t worry, Marcus is here to put that right. He even gets Luke and Jim on board the Harry Maguire train. Elsewhere, there will be no World Cup fever at all in Italy after they fail to qualify yet again. Plus, Luke explains why Roberto De Zerbi could be a disastro...

England are back in action tonight in their penultimate fixture before heading to the States this summer. So, now we're less than 80 days away from kick-off in Texas, what are our biggest concerns for Tommy Tuchel's men going into the World Cup? Marcus, Pete & Vish share their concerns in today's Mailbag. Plus, the countries from outside the British Isles we'd most like to win the World Cup an...

How dare Spurs interrupt our beautiful international break with the news that they have parted ways with Igor Tudor. Today, Marcus, Vish and Pete are here to assess whether Roberto De Zerbi is the right man to get Spurs out of this mess. Elsewhere, Vish isn’t too worried after an uninspiring performance from England at Wembley. Plus, Senegal parade the AFCON trophy and Roy Hodgson returns to the d...

As we greet this week of international football with a firm handshake, the Luke Nation has decreed that a game of My Biddy Aunt shall be played between Spelgium and Jimbabwe. The two competitors will desperately vie for the opportunity to play the elusive Ehantharajah Empire in the coming weeks. Luke's on the buttons for this soirée. Get your Ramble merch HERE . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram...

It was a sickening night for the Kingdom and our friends in the Republic of Ireland. Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland all saw their chances of World Cup glory slip away from them. Those brave boys will have to watch on from home, but not England and Scotland, they march on! Marcus, Luke & Jim are here to discuss all of last night's action, including the Bosnia manager settin...

Buckle up, everybody, it’s Ramble Uncut time. Marcus, Luke and Pete are your hosts and they’re here to discuss topics including but not limited to: unfortunate encounters with former MPs, a botched back operation with dire consequences and the story of an Italian football manager who dressed up as a priest for an excellent reason. Happy Wednesday, all! For more of this, plus ad-free shows, sign up...

The run-in is hotting up and Man City have defeated Arsenal to win the first trophy of the season. We’re now perched on the edge of our seats, desperate to see how this will affect the ongoing title race – *Premier League cuts to break*. FFS. We might all – well, maybe not Spellz – be yearning for some more Premier League action. But don’t worry, because Marcus, Luke and Pete are here to review th...

After their damning loss to Forest, Marcus, Jim and Pete are forced to tackle this one straight from the off: would it be a good or bad thing for the Premier League if Spurs go down? Imagine that alternative Super League reality where they’d have the money-soaked pleasure of getting slapped by Real Madrid and Bayern Munich every week.  Plus, the changing nature of managerial pressure, our cri...

The Carabao Cup reached its climax and Pete celebrated by swigging two cans of Monster on his way to the studio. Today, he’s joined by Marcus, Jim and Vish to react to Episode III of Kepa’s Carabao Cup final tragedy. Elsewhere, we run out of ideas for how Spurs fans can help their team and ask the important question: are Everton on the verge? Plus, AI Marcus returns… Get your Ramble merch HERE . F...

"We want Marcus!" "When's Marcus back playing the game?" Ask and ye shall receive. We've dragged Marcus back from his state-imposed exile to square off against Luke and Vish for the coveted Jack's Encyclopaedia belt. Jim's on the buttons as the boys repeatedly punch each other in the name of entertainment. Get your Ramble merch HERE . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and e...

Bloody Nora, what a day it is! Not only is it an England squad Friday but we’ve got the most super of Sundays to look forward to. But before we discuss our lord and saviours at Carabao, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Vish must question why Crystal Palace are making things so difficult for themselves in Europe. Plus, they look ahead to a crucial Tyne-Wear derby, Tottenham’s relegation six-pointer with Notti...

Marcus isn’t here, so Pete has created an AI version to present today’s show. The two of them are joined by Luke and Vish to glug on another vat of Champions League action. Elsewhere, Pete delves into his passion for Steampunk, Neil Warnock is no longer required at Torquay United and Chicharito follows in the footsteps of Brooklyn Beckham. Get your Ramble merch HERE . Find us on Bluesky , X , Inst...

Morocco have won AFCON! Via email? An unprecedented event and yet all Pete can think about is those “damn ballboys”. Today, he’s joined by Marcus and Jim to revel in more chaos from the beautiful game. We’ve got Chelsea's financial scandal, Man City’s attempts to win the “d*ckhead double”, a beautiful goal from Eazy-E and Sporting Clube de Portugal becoming the enemies of football. You shouldn’t m...

With several sides looking to restore some PROPA NAUGHTY ENGLISH PRIDE in the Champions League this week, Marcus, Luke and Jim wrestle with a potentially divisive opening question: should Pep Guardiola’s European record at Man City be seen as a failure? Elsewhere, after Max Dowman’s historic goal for Arsenal at the weekend, Marcus, Luke and Jim reflect on their favourite ‘burst onto the scene’ mom...

Bring out the history books, it was a weekend for the ages in the Premier League. Paul Tierney popped up in the Chelsea huddle, Igor Tudor didn’t recognise his own member of staff and Konstantinos Mavropanos made excellent use of his face. Max Dowman also made Premier League history while we’re at it. Marcus, Luke and Jim drink it in on today’s Ramble. Come and have a sip while it’s still warm. Ge...

As David slew Goliath, the Luke Nation emerged victorious against the Ehantharajah Empire last week, which has left Vish clinging only to the My Biddy Aunt belt... and boy oh boy is Luke hungry. Will Luke Moore achieve unification in the Ramble Intercontinental Senate or will Vish live to fight another day? Marcus returns to buttons for this skirmish. Get your Ramble merch HERE . Find us on Bluesk...

Ladies and gentlemen, we've made it to the weekend once again. Fancy a bit of Premier League footy? Pull out a seat, wrap a napkin round your neck and take a big chomp out of the sumptuous selection of action served up for us this weekend. Marcus, Luke & Vish are here to preview it all. Plus, will Sean Dyche give the go-ahead for the United States to use British airbases in the Middle East? An...

It’s been a bad week for the English clubs in Europe. But don’t worry, if we just keep calm and carry on, we are sure to get ‘em next week, chaps. Today, Pete, Jim and Vish celebrate one of the great Champions League hat-tricks from Federico Valverde. Plus, Pete is concerned about a potential curse he has put on Bukayo Saka and Rodri’s neighbours aren’t too happy with him… Get your Ramble merch HE...

After their home defeat to Crystal Palace, you really thought things couldn’t get worse for Tottenham Hotspur. Turns out they very, very much can. An absolute demolition job in Madrid, not helped by a couple of terrible mistakes from the Spurs keeper. Oh Antonín Kinský, we feel for you pal. Pete tells Marcus and Jim why Igor Tudor needs to take the blame for that. Plus, a sickener for Newcastle as...

With several English sides gearing up for the Champions League, Marcus, Luke and Vish wonder which outsider would benefit most from a deep run? A reminder of Liverpool’s European credentials? A brief, sunny holiday to distract Spurs from impending doom? Or someone else? Plus, what jobs would Team Ramble look to do alongside the pod? Which manager would we want to run a 5k with? And, a dreamy one:...

We now know most of our FA Cup quarter-finalists and Marcus is furious that Fulham aren't among them. Today, Marcus, Luke and Vish explain why it was criminal for Marco Silva to let Fulham lose to Southampton. Elsewhere, we celebrate a great weekend for Port Vale and Southampton. Plus, Marcus warns DJs across the country about what will happen if you play too many Peter Andre songs. Get your Rambl...

Just as it looked like all hope was lost, with the authoritative Ehantharajah Empire commanding the lands, the Luke Nation has emerged from the darkness and is back with a vengeance. It's arguably this season's biggest showdown - Luke vs Vish for the Jack's Encyclopaedia belt. Marcus is on the buttons for this one. Find us on  Bluesky ,  X ,  Instagram ,  TikTok  and ...

It's gone from 'they can't, can they?' to 'it's happening, isn't it?' Tottenham Hotspur are in a terrible state. Now, having lost five Premier League games on the bounce and sitting a point away from relegation, is it time to press the Harry Redknapp button? Marcus tells Luke and Vish why that might be Tottenham's best option. Elsewhere, it's FA Cup fifth round weekend and there are some lovely ti...

Hello, Ramblers. Just to let you know, Mr Donaldson is here in place of Mr Speller today. Please be nice to him because he has forgotten his glasses. Pete's joined by Luke and Vish to look back on another pivotal night in the Premier League. Is Arsenal's time-wasting really an issue, or are they just better than everyone else at it? Plus, Newcastle win the Donaldson and Ehantharajah derby thanks t...

Young Robby Edwards and his pack of wolves are back in the hunt! Teeth still red after a successful mauling of Aston Villa, they've only gone and taken a big old bite out of Liverpool too. So come on, are they on the verge? Luke tells Marcus and Jim why they might have a fighting chance. Plus, Jordan Henderson gets in a scrap, Daniel Farke compares himself to a butterfly, and old Warny is back in...