Football Ramble

There was an amazing display of unity in North London as Tottenham banded together to help Arsenal win the Premier League this weekend. Haha, no but seriously, Spurs do deserve some respect for the way they came back against Man City in very difficult circumstances. Marcus, Luke and Vish are here to unpick another fabulous weekend in the Kingdom, mainly thanks to Ian Holloway, it must be said. Plu...

The Ehantharajah Empire has bludgeoned its way through the Luke Nation, leaving every member of the public in its wake. Only Luke and the Kingdom of Speller stand in the way of Vish winning the Jack's Encyclopaedia belt and achieving unification. A Boteman-footed Pete has the whistle as these three titans go blow for blow. Who will come out victorious? Find us on  Bluesky ,  X ,  In...

It was a big night for young Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba in the Europa League last night. European debut and a goal to match? Lovely stuff. Unai Emery has said he's prioritising the Premier League, though. So... are Villa on the verge? Luke, Pete, and Vish join Marcus to preview the weekend a packed Prem weekend! Spurs look to continue their great run of results against Manchester City (despite their ab...

What a night for the Swiss model! Just as Anatoliy Trubin was firing in that header we couldn’t help but think: are you not entertained, Vish? Today, Marcus, Jim and Luke gather to round up the closing moments of the Champions League league phase. We also wonder what’s next for Raheem Sterling and try to work out just how good, or bad, Spurs really are. Find us on  Bluesky ,  X ,  I...

Antonio Conte “welcomes” his former club Chelsea, Pep Guardiola “welcomes” some former players to Manchester, our Spurs play against the German Spurs, Newcastle re-start their feud with PSG, Liverpool have to hold their nerve against Qarabag, and Arsenal… erm, yeah. And Arsenal. The Champions League first phase finale is here and there is bucket loads of narrative for the neutrals to enjoy. Today,...

Marcus, Luke and Jim try to have a reasoned discussion about Arne Slot’s reputation after a middling second season and the looming figure of Xabi Alonso - but we keep returning to Marcus’ undying love for gammon. Plus, we long for the return of the purely vibes-based manager, wonder if it’s too late for Harry Wilson to join a bigger club and try to find some aesthetically delightful players who we...

Weeks ago, Luke suggested that Arsenal are running out of steam. He was ridiculed, shamed, the pitchforks came out. But what if he was right all along? Today, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete dive headfirst into the possibility of Arsenal not winning the league again. Also, The Great Escape™ is showing at theatres in East London. Speaking of which, could Tottenham get dragged into a relegation scrap? Si...

Just as it looked like all hope was lost, the Ehantharajah Empire is here to rescue us! That's right, Vish is back and ready to rip the belt from the waist of the Luke Nation. Vish experienced defeat in Australia, so will history repeat itself or will Luke be slain? The tax-free principality of Donaco is back on the buttons. Find us on  Bluesky ,  X ,  Instagram ,  TikTok &nbsp...

Things are finally starting to look good for Manchester United ahead of their big game against Arsenal this weekend. A convincing win against their city rivals last weekend sets them up nicely for a visit to the league leaders. So is Vish feeling confident? Well, what do you think? He joins Luke and Pete to preview that game. Plus, Diego Costa questions Antonio Conte's sexual capacity, Eden Hazard...

Vish is on the pod, Vish is on the pod! Manchester United win the derby and suddenly Vish swans back in like he’s never been away.  Today, he’s joined by Jim and Pete following a night of enthralling Champions League action. We discuss Pete’s Friday fish and chip night, Popworld and an antiques centre selling bottles of Aftershock. Find us on  Bluesky ,  X ,  Instagram , ...

Was Marcus Speller right all along? Is the Manchester City empire really crumbling? Jim and David join Marcus to review a torrid night in Europe for Pep’s boys. Elsewhere, after a short maintenance period, Arsenal’s winning machine is back up and running. Also, stick around Spurs fans, we actually give your side some credit for their performance in the Champions League! Just don’t get used to it…...

Oliver Glasner has set fire to his own ship at Crystal Palace, so imagine this - which old reliable strigiform is ready to swoop from the skies and extinguish the blaze? None other than Roy Hodgson of course! Unfortunately for the Ramble, that probably isn't going to happen. So if they don't break glass for Hodgson, who should they get instead? Luke and Jim are on the Mailbag to tell Marcus that S...

Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s suckle on the teat was too hard, Ruben Amorim’s too soft, but Michael Carrick’s is just right. That, ladies and gentlemen, is the Manchester United way.  There’s no Blue Monday at the Football Ramble when Marcus, Luke and Jim have got more managerial chaos to enjoy at Spurs and Crystal Palace. Plus, Marcus’ aunt is still giddy from an absolutely extraordinary climax to A...

After weeks of negotiation, the Luke Nation has agreed to step away from Jack’s Encyclopaedia (for now)... But he is in attendance as the greatest game in football podcasting makes it’s 2026 debut. Today, Marcus Mount, Jimbabwe and Cartalonia lock horns in a vigorous punch-up, Pete of Donaco has the whistle firmly between his moist lips. Who will earn the right to play the ever-present Luke Moore?...

It's the Manchester derby this weekend, so how are both sides preparing? Man United have brought back Michael Carrick for another suckle on Sir Alex's teat, all while Pep Guardiola is turning down free bottles of whiskey. Come on Pep, you cannae be turning down a glass of Scotch from young Gary Caldwell. Marcus, Jim, David & Pete are here to look ahead to the big game. Meanwhile, Liam Rosenior...

Arsenal have the advantage after the League Cup semi-final first leg. Marcus and David were treated to five goals in a slightly confusing night at Stamford Bridge. We were left wondering whether Chelsea could buy ANOTHER goalkeeper and if Viktor Gyökeres was the correct choice for man of the match. Plus, Álvaro Arbeloa makes an awful start at Real Madrid. Find us on  Bluesky ,  X , ...

Antoine Semenyo is not only scoring goals but he’s currently top of the English football vibes table. However, Marcus, Luke and Pete are, controversially, in disagreement over whether his second goal should have been ruled out. Elsewhere, they are more agreeable on the fact that Michael Carrick could be a good appointment for Man United, which is of course bad news for the Ramble. Plus, Zlatan rev...

Marcus, Luke and Jim round off a barnstorming FA Cup weekend by reminding everyone what the magic of the cup is really about: not getting slapped 10-1 or beating the holders, but the friends we made along the way. In more spiky corners of the pod, we try to work out the traits needed to be classified a ‘big club’ and run through some of our biggest flops of the season. Plus, we flip the age old Ra...

What a weekend! Macclesfield climbed to the peak of Mount Everest to pull off the greatest FA Cup upset of all time. Today, Marcus, Luke and Jim are here to revel in that. Elsewhere, Man City's 10-1 win against Exeter leaves an unsavoury taste in Luke's mouth. Plus, Liam Rosenior has a very 'High Performance' start to life at Chelsea and the FA Cup supercomputer has some serious questions to answe...

Luke makes his return to the My Biddy Aunt arena for the first time in 2026, but can the Marcus Mount cause a new year upset? On FA Cup weekend, anything can happen. Jim's back on the buttons after he was defeated by the newly named David Cartalonia Cartlidge. Find us on  Bluesky ,  X ,  Instagram ,  TikTok  and  YouTube , and email us here:  show@footballramble....

The FA Cup third round is typically Luke Moore’s favourite weekend of the year. It’s just a shame for him that Portsmouth have to play Arsenal, really. Before looking forward to that, Marcus, Luke and Jim have the small matter of Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool to dissect. Elsewhere, Man City confirm their position as defenders of modern football and José Mourinho’s punishments reach new heights. Find us on...

Calling all Gooners! 'The Thing About Arsenal' is the brand new Arsenal podcast that does things differently, featuring our very own Jim Campbell! Think less hot takes and transfer rumours, more authentic conversation, healthy disagreement, unhealthy nostalgia, and lots and lots of entertainment from a group of Arsenal obsessives. New shows are out every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with new episod...

Donny is in charge on today’s Ramble and he’s plotting some new surgery to extend his collarbones. He might also add in a few extra ribs while he's at it. Pete’s cosmetic procedures aside, Luke and David join him to explain why there is no saving Tottenham under Thomas Frank. Plus, Leeds and Newcastle played out a barn burner that Keggy would be proud of. Find us on  Bluesky ,  X , ...

Darren Fletcher, the new Manchester United interim manager, is the latest former player to suckle on the teat of Sir Alex Ferguson. There's nothing like tradition; they are Manchester United after all. Today, Marcus, Pete and David honour that. Plus, Liam Rosenior solidifies his position as 'a proud BlueCo man' and things get so bad at West Ham that Marcus, sincerely, suggests bringing back Big Sa...

The Ruben Amorim era is officially over at Manchester United – what's next? Marcus, Luke and Jim shake their heads at the league's most chaotic club and pay respect to football's greatest magnet-user. Elsewhere, there's some serious and not-so-serious nominations for ex-players returning to their clubs as managers, and should Arsène Wenger get a stand at the Emirates? At least a little bar? Find u...