Julen Lopetegui’s stint at Wolves is officially over, but thankfully his return ticket to the continent is probably still valid. Today Marcus, Andy and Pete are here to discuss whether Gary O’Neil is the Gaviscon that Wolves now need. Andy then tries to win the West Ham fans over by explaining that their new signing is “tough as old boots”, before we explain why Kevin de Bruyne is the Eeyore of the Premier League. Subscribe to our European football show, On The Continent...
Aug 09, 2023•48 min
The new season is upon us! And where else to start but Pete’s potential incompetence as a fishmonger. Pete, Luke, Vish and Andy discuss the Community Shield, whether Hugh Jackman is a weird bloke after his visit to Wrexham, and we pay our respects to the teams that go thrashed on the opening day of the EFL season. Come join us and catch our next episode on Wednesday! Subscribe to our European football show, On The Continent, here ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and emai...
Aug 07, 2023•48 min
Vish is back and football is on its way back! The EFL returns and - Meg White drum roll please - there’s the Community Shield! The hottest Premier League-adjacent game of the summer. Pete and Luke give Vish a summer’s-worth of ribbing and then get down to (some) football chat. Plus, why Ed Sheeran’s Iron Maiden covers have ruined Chelsea’s season and we ask the crucial question: are you Carlton Palmer? Subscribe to On The Continent here ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , a...
Aug 04, 2023•54 min
We know the history. Now, what about Luton Town’s future? In this episode, Kate Mason speaks to EFL experts, Luton’s CEO and manager, and fans to find out if Luton are ready for the next stage of their journey. Or has it come too soon? Not listened to Episode 1 yet? Find it directly below this one in your podcast app! Special thanks to the Luton Town Supporters’ Trust, the Oh When The Town Podcast, and everyone connected to Luton Town Football Club who helped us make this episode. Tweet us...
Aug 03, 2023•34 min
Luton Town will be a Premier League club this season. But they’ll be a Premier League club like no other. Over the next two days on the Ramble feed, we’re going to tell the story of Luton’s extraordinary rise, fall and rise through the divisions. Join Kate Mason as she speaks to fans, residents, and the people at the very heart of the club. Episode 2 is out tomorrow, right here on the Football Ramble feed! Special thanks to the Luton Town Supporters’ Trust, the Oh When The Town Podcast, an...
Aug 02, 2023•34 min
Watch out! Mind you don’t get infected with Pete Donaldson-lookalike syndrome… Pete, Luke and Jim round-up the latest as another Viking joins the Premier League, Harry Kane keeps looking for less spicy food, and John Terry sings at Ashley Cole’s wedding. It’s as bad as it sounds. Come join us! Subscribe to our brand new On The Continent feed here ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: [email protected] . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live...
Aug 01, 2023•40 min
Miguel Delaney and Nicky Bandini join Dotun for the final OTC transfer special of the summer, as Man United finalise a deal for one of Europe’s most exciting young strikers in Rasmus Højlund. But will the gamble be worth it? And what will he bring to Old Trafford? We’ve got all you need to know. Plus, the Kylian Mbappé saga rolls on as Liverpool and Chelsea throw their respective hats in the ring. We also get to plenty of your questions, as we highlight some of our favourite under the radar move...
Jul 31, 2023•46 min
Whether its footballers kicking lumps out of each other in the States or Jordan Henderson heading to Saudi Arabia, there ain’t time for pre-season romance this summer! Pete, Luke and Jim chew the fat on all that and much more. Plus, Pete brings unexpected news about one of his favourite wrestlers lowballing plumbers in the Leigh-On-Sea area. Subscribe to On The Continent here ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: [email protected] . Sign u...
Jul 28, 2023•46 min
Today, we’ve got something a little different on The Drop In! We’re joined by one of Britain’s most-celebrated writers for stage and screen: it’s James Graham! James has recently written a play entirely about Gareth Southgate and the England national team. Kate chats to him about what’s it all about and they reflect on how Southgate’s team have changed the face of national identity. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: [email protected] . Sign up...
Jul 27, 2023•38 min
In our final special Patreon drop of the summer, we’re throwing it back to one of Pete’s personal favourites of the season! Listen on to find out more. For more bonus content just like this, head to patreon.com/footballramble ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: [email protected] . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the ...
Jul 26, 2023•23 min
After Al-Hilal made a world-record transfer bid for Kylian Mbappé, Dotun is joined by Nicky Bandini and David Cartlidge to dissect what this means for Mbappé and the potential consequences for European football. One player trying his best not to move to Saudi Arabia is Romelu Lukaku - but, now Inter have lost interest, does he have a choice? Plus, we asses the Shakespearian love triangle that is emerging between Atlético Madrid, João Félix and Barcelona. Exciting news! From next season, On The C...
Jul 25, 2023•39 min
In an absolutely seismic pre-season friendly, Man United beat up Arsenal on the pitch - while Arsenal fans in the stands beat up each other. Ahh, soccer. Marcus, Jim and Pete thoroughly cover that, try to smuggle some Lionel Messi shirts out of Miami, book trials at JLingz FC and buy a hearse. Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or ...
Jul 24, 2023•45 min
The Upfront team bring you all the reaction to England’s very first game at the Women’s World Cup! England got off to a winning start, but a pretty unconvincing one. So, what next? Join Chloe and Rachel for chat throughout the tournament here and follow Upfront on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube ! Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podc...
Jul 22, 2023•36 min
Marcus and Andy are back with big news! Everyone wants to leave Fulham. They discuss what playmaker-keeper André Onana will bring to Erik Ten Hag’s ranks and there’s some heated debate about King of the Cottage, Marco Silva! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: [email protected] . Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Pl...
Jul 21, 2023•36 min
Kylian Mbappé’s deadline to extend his PSG contract is approaching. Today, Jonathan Johnson joins Dotun and Andy to explain why Harry Kane to PSG would never have made sense and Andy explains why Dušan Vlahović is a much better fit. It’s fair to say the PSG ultras don’t agree… Elsewhere, we celebrate the romance of Ángel Di María’s return to Benfica before Andy and Jonathan talk about the transfers that have caught their eye so far this summer. We'll be back with another OTC Transfer Special nex...
Jul 20, 2023•45 min
Today, we’re back with another of our Patreon mini-series: GOAT farm! In this series, we picked our favourite XI for a chosen team or subject and today's episode really is THE big one. It's England since 1990! Mr England himself, Marcus Speller, is joined by Jim Campbell for this one and beware… Jim has a midfield curveball. This is an episode you don't want to miss! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show...
Jul 19, 2023•29 min
It’s FINALLY HERE! The World Cup starts on Thursday, and Upfront has all the info you need ahead of the biggest women’s football tournament in history. In Part One, Chloe and Rachel look at England’s chances and whether they can find their attacking rhythm in time. We also check in on Ireland’s hopes, wonder if Sam Kerr can fire the Aussies to glory and assess the reigning Olympic champions Canada. Join them for part two tomorrow on the Upfront feed featuring the USWNT, Brazil and some European ...
Jul 18, 2023•37 min
For our final Guide To… of the summer, we could only end on football’s headline act making hay in Hollywood. Nope, it’s not Lionel Messi moving to Inter Miami - it’s David Beckham’s move to LA Galaxy back in 2007! From his box office debut - when he was properly injured - through to controversial loan moves back to Europe and eventual success, it remains one of world football’s most culturally significant transfers. But who did it actually benefit? The Galaxy? The League? Brand Becks? Marcus, Lu...
Jul 18, 2023•35 min
It was another HUGE weekend in the football calendar… It’s always great to see the Scottish League Cup start again. It was a shame Bonnyrigg Rose couldn’t get a result, though. Lionel Messi did also sign for Inter Miami this weekend, so Marcus, Luke and Jim debate whether Messi winning MLS would be comparable to Maradona at Napoli. We also thank Ian Wright for the signing of Declan Rice and “my giddy aunt, here we go” Marcus has confirmed the signing of André Onana to Manchester United. Follow u...
Jul 17, 2023•57 min
With Declan Rice’s move to Arsenal FINALLY confirmed, Luke goes back into the archives to bring you his Ramble Meets interview episode with the man himself back in 2019. Rice gives a great insight into his personality, as he talks about being a professional footballer, how he interprets his own position, and some of the many sacrifices he made when he was growing up to not only succeed, but now become the most expensive English player of all time. So join Luke and Declan and enjoy! Follow us on&...
Jul 15, 2023•29 min
Marcus and Luke return with fresh, breakfast-based developments around Harry Kane to Bayern Munich! Petty squabbling between Speller and Moore incoming, so be ready to pick your side... We also don’t hold back on our thoughts over Jordan Henderson’s rumoured agreement to join Al-Ettifaq and we reflect on Dele’s hugely affecting interview with Gary Neville. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: [email protected] . Sign...
Jul 14, 2023•40 min
The World Cup is still brilliant, but it’s got its problems. And yet the issues we face today aren’t as confusing and downright obscene as those faced by the thirteen teams who competed in the first ever World Cup. There was - we stress - some truly outrageous moments. Teams and fans missed their steamboats there, brawls erupted on the pitches and in the stands, kings picked some of the teams and a defeat in the final incited a literal military coup. Marcus, Luke, Andy and Pete are your insightf...
Jul 13, 2023•26 min
Chloe and Rachel bring you a very special episode of Upfront ahead of the World Cup next Thursday! Our guest today - Carly Telford - has been to not one, not two, but THREE World Cups! So who better to tell us about how to prepare for a major tournament? Chloe and Rachel sit down with Carly for a fascinating pod, where Carly reveals her formative conversation with the Lionesses No.1 Mary Earps, how England really prepare their goalkeepers for penalty shootouts, and why Sarina Wiegman is less of ...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Dotun and Andy are joined by Miguel Delaney to discuss why Inter could be Serie A’s early favourites – even as they look set to lose their No.1, André Onana! Plus, we explore why the Saudi Pro League’s huge spending is not actually causing problems for Premier League clubs, but giving them a helping hand. We'll be back with another OTC Transfer Special next week. Got a question for us? Ask away! Find us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here...
Jul 11, 2023•42 min
What’s that, England silverware I see?! Marcus, Jim and Luke discuss yet more signs of England’s imminent domination of international football after the U21s win the Euros. But who will be the new Mark Hateley? And will Ashley Cole finally put that rifle down… Plus, David de Gea leaves Manchester United, another classic Neil Warnock tale, and Kevin Keegan RETURNS for his hottest hosting gig yet! Join us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 10, 2023•46 min
Marcus and Andy discuss a distinctly un-Arsenal last 24 hours at Arsenal, as the world and Dean Saunders await Declan Rice’s imminent announcement! We discuss whether he’s a game-changer for the Gunners, the departure of two Premier League stalwarts on Friday, and whether Kylian Mbappé is really coming to the Emirates. Spoiler: he isn’t. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: [email protected] . Sign up for our Patreon...
Jul 08, 2023•23 min
Today, we welcome you to another of our Patreon mini-series: The Five Hive! Every Sunday, we debated our favourite fives - from football's best villains, to stadiums we want to visit. Today, Marcus is joined by Pete and Andy to discuss the top five football games they've ever attended. Admittedly, we did end up focusing on a more pressing concern: has Andy ever been involved in football hooliganism? Pete's also got an interesting story about a trip to Japan... obviously! For more bonus ep...
Jul 07, 2023•37 min
Pete’s Film Club made its long awaited return on the Football Ramble Patreon during the World Cup! The Club is the only place where you’ll hear us review the most bang average football films out there. So today, we bring you episode one of our Patreon mini-series, where Pete and Luke review United Passions! It’s the film about FIFA made by FIFA. We’ll say no more because you simply HAVE TO hear it to believe it. For more bonus episodes like this and other exclusive benefits, head over to p...
Jul 06, 2023•33 min
Is Andy Brassell a football journalist or a top pharmaceutical manager? You can tell it’s a summer Ramble… Marcus, Luke, Pete and Andy react to Mason Mount’s goodbye video and Jonjo Shelvey’s nighttime activities. Plus, Marcus has some difficulties with Italian desserts and Pete has his say on Crystal Palace’s decision to keep Big Hodgson. Come join us! Catch Vish, Pete and Jim's Team of the Season on YouTube here ! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouT...
Jul 05, 2023•51 min
One of the worst exoduses in European football continues at RB Leipzig. So, what is Dominik Szoboszlai bringing to Liverpool – but also what kind of gap are he and others like him leaving in the Bundesliga? Dotun, Andy and David pick the bones out of that and check in with the top three in La Liga, where Barcelona’s wishlist includes a former Southampton player and surely THE bargain of the window. We'll be back with another OTC Transfer Special next week. Got a question for us? Ask away! Find u...
Jul 04, 2023•35 min
