For perhaps the final time, Roy Hodgson leaves the managerial arena. And what more fitting tribute to his career than being mentioned in the same breath as Steve Bruce hustling for the South Korea job, eh? Pete and Andy react to a night at Goodison Park that was somehow both open and cagey as Everton and Crystal Palace split the points! Elsewhere, Andy reveals why Oliver Glasner could get Palace challenging for Europe in the long-term and they discuss whether Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s finishing wi...
Feb 20, 2024•34 min
Did Harry Styles eat some Trebor Mints extracted from Sammy Lee’s arsehole, will Ross Barkley be made the sheriff of Luton, and is it a good idea for footballers to get their shins lengthened? Pete, Jim and Luke are on hand to answer those burning questions and much more after another Premier League weekend! Plus, Phil Neville’s dream date, Mark Clattenburg pops up very unexpectedly, and Pete forgets one of the most famous people in the world. Join us! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok a...
Feb 19, 2024•54 min
With Roy Hodgson’s time at Crystal Palace seemingly drawing to a close, is this the end for the traditional firefighter manager? Marcus, Jim and Andy debate that on today’s Mailbag. Elsewhere, Andy explains why Franck Ribéry is the most unique footballer he’s seen, Marcus compares Arjen Robben to John Wick and Jim suggests what he would buy Kevin Keegan for his birthday. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football R...
Feb 17, 2024•30 min
Marcus, Jim, Andy and Pete are back in the Ramble ring! But it’s a sad day, really. Jürgen Klinsmann has been sacked by South Korea! Insert crying emoji on Zoom. As well as waving farewell to Klinsmann, we react to news that Kylian Mbappé is finally - FINALLY - bidding farewell to PSG and heading straight to Newcastle after watching Dan Burn up close. Plus, the latest on Roy Hodgson and Crystal Palace and the latest on Wayne Rooney, who has reached a common crossroads in his career. Stick with f...
Feb 16, 2024•55 min
Things most of us predicted last night: a dominant Man City win. Things only Nigel Clough predicted last night: Mansfield Town beating Harrogate Town 9-2. And guess what? Harrogate didn't get a single yellow card. Marcus, Luke, Jim and Andy are fuming! They also debate whether we would let Elon Musk buy the Ramble and decide that Jim and Jude Bellingham should play in midfield together at the Euros. IT'S COMING HOME! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show...
Feb 14, 2024•47 min
It’s all going wrong for Crystal Palace, should they employ Andy Brassell as gaffer until the end of the season? Luke and Andy are here to discuss why Palace may need an interim solution to their managerial dilemma. In the meantime, Luke explains why Palace could have been more positive in the game itself and the lads react to Petr Čech explaining why he would have obviously saved Jefferson Lerma’s goal. Oh… Andy also thinks Čech should take up building Lego. Listen to find out more! Follow us o...
Feb 12, 2024•35 min
Ivory Coast won AFCON! Managerless, thrashed by Equatorial Guinea earlier in the tournament, and with Sebastien Haller grabbing the winner after overcoming cancer barely 12 months ago, last night really was one of the great ‘that’s what football do to ya’ moments! What we want to know is… does the manager they sacked after the group stages still get a place on the victory bus? Marcus, Luke and Pete discuss the weekend’s two big continental cup finals and – unfortunately for West Ham fans – plent...
Feb 12, 2024•57 min
The jury is still out on whether the new Champions League format will be a success. Can Marcus, Luke and Pete design a better competition? They try their best on today’s Mailbag. After that, the Ramblers re-lived the last time an event in football totally shocked them and make some recommendations for José Mourinho and what he should do next in his career… Gareth Southgate's replacement? Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up ...
Feb 10, 2024•33 min
Luke and Pete are delighted to hear that Marcus has eschewed some spicy matches this weekend and instead opened the show with news of England’s 2024/25 Nations League opponents. Get the bunting up! We do find time to preview those matches because Spurs vs Brighton could be a dingdong, there’s a big relegation rumble and we’ve got our AFCON finalists! Plus, Derek Adams inspirational time at Ross County comes to an end and Kevin Keegan’s got yet another hosting gig. Start your engines... Follow us...
Feb 09, 2024•59 min
On today's Ramble, Marcus gets ready to celebrate England winning a World Cup, Jim talks about Nathan Jones, Andy talks about watching Arturo Vidal at Bayer Leverkusen... And Pete compares Neil Warnock to an infectious disease. What else would you want? Listen now! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time ...
Feb 07, 2024•47 min
Wait, what’s that rumble? Is it Manchester City galloping towards the front of the title race? Or Pete’s belly after eating that remaining half of Christmas panettone? Pete and Andy are back to react to more midweek Prem action, as Brentford put up a brave display but ultimately couldn’t stop Manchester City. They chat Phil Foden - from his excellent goals, to his crap celebrations - and Andy delivers a prophecy of doom for Brentford. Plus, Jesse Lingard arrives in Seoul and receives a strange g...
Feb 05, 2024•32 min
One last job, Ramblers. One last job for Neil Warnock AND Jose Mourinho?! We cannot believe our luck. Marcus, Luke and Jim look back on an epic weekend of Premier League football that saw a whopping 41 goals – none of which should really be celebrated, should they? The lads discuss Arsenal’s victory over Liverpool and the post-match scenes – plus, Luke climbs down from his Luton Town prediction and Marcus climbs up on his Aston Villa prediction. Like, really far up. It was also another bad weeke...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 2 min
As the dust still settles on Jürgen Klopp's surprise announcement last week, one listener had a big question for us today: just how important are managers? Today, Marcus, Luke and Jim debate whether the media overstate their importance in football. Elsewhere, Jim wishes he could have been present for one of the most iconic changing room bust-ups in football history and Marcus offers the listeners his services as a wedding MC if required. With added Nick Hewer, of course… Follow us on Twitter , I...
Feb 03, 2024•33 min
An ice museum. An erotic museum. Easy access to suits in Gangnam. What more could Jesse Lingard possibly want in Seoul? Pete tells Marcus, Luke and Jim all about the wonders the city has to offer after one of the most surprising stories we’ve ever heard on deadline day. Plus, why footballers need to start freshening up their ‘projectile’ celebrations, Piers Morgan positions himself in the away end at the Emirates, and there’s the small matter of Wolves 3-4 Manchester United. WHAT a game. Join us...
Feb 02, 2024•58 min
Luke and Pete are here and they are discussing the approved materials for goalposts following Darwin Nunez’s record-breaking performance last night. Cheesy Wotsits anyone? On top of that, they fear for Chelsea since they look like a team who recently met in the car park and speculate over whether the upcoming documentary has anything to do with Jürgen Klopp quitting Liverpool. Plus, Pete plans what he would write on his paper sign if he ever went to the darts. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , ...
Jan 31, 2024•37 min
Tom Lockyer returns to Kenilworth Road and Luton score two goals in the first two minutes. Coincidence? Marcus, Andy, Jim and Pete think not! Today, the Ramblers gather after an evening of Premier League action which left Pete disappointed that Fabian Schär didn’t score a hat-trick for Newcastle and Marcus revelling in Mikel Arteta embracing his inner Donald Trump. Plus, we hear about how Elton John plans to spend his retirement… Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email ...
Jan 31, 2024•55 min
The Maidstone United fairytale continues! Marcus, Luke and Jim shake off their Belfast hangover to look back on the FA Cup fourth round, where The Stones marched on (or rolled in one fan’s case), Erik Ten Hag struggled to give away a bottle of wine, and David Wagner obligingly rolled over for a belly rub to kick off Jürgen Klopp’s farewell tour. We also address the difficult scenes at the Hawthorns, which led to a long delay in the Black Country derby. Plus, the ghost of Jose Mourinho takes anot...
Jan 29, 2024•56 min
Has Everton’s point deductions made clubs scared to spend money in January? Does Harry Kane leaving Spurs explain their upturn in form? And which former footballer has a Ramble listener sat next to at the theatre this week? The weekend is wide open and Marcus, Luke and Andy are here to serve you up another Mailbag! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: pa...
Jan 27, 2024•28 min
Jürgen Klopp has announced that this will be his final season as Liverpool manager. What’s going on?! Will he join Germany after the Euros? Is Xabi Alonso the heir to his throne? And do you know Klopp’s middle name? The news broke moments after we recorded the Preview Show, so we simply had to discuss all that and much more! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per...
Jan 26, 2024•20 min
The FA Cup returns! Marcus, Luke, Andy and Jim bring you more heartwarming tales from the football world – from former Wolves stalwart Jonny smashing up TVs, to Antony doing circles in a Saudi Arabian palace after a £200m move. There’s also Spurs creeping into Pep’s head, David Wagner and Jürgen Klopp sing David Hasselhoff together, and we form football’s next great powerhouse: Guinea United. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sig...
Jan 26, 2024•54 min
Marcus has arrived, wind-swept and heartbroken, from Craven Cottage ready to record a Ramble Reacts with his old pal Andy Brassell. Despite the result, Marcus tells Andy why Issa Diop’s goal was one of his favourite Fulham goals in recent memory. Plus, Andy explains how Jürgen Klopp could be becoming more and more like José Mourinho and the lads take a moment to get excited for another Liverpool vs Chelsea cup final penalty shoot-out… Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and e...
Jan 25, 2024•25 min
Marcus, Jim, Pete and Andy pick through the wreckage of Chelsea’s demolition job on a spirited Middlesbrough - a club that Pete regards with an almost insulting level of indifference. Elsewhere, we check in with the latest El Chiringuito livestream after their bizarre attempted hit job on Jose Mourinho, who’s probably too busy eyeing up the Newcastle job to notice. We also discuss Kalvin Phillips’ intriguing move and the totally uncontroversial news of Miguel Almiron’s potential transfer to Saud...
Jan 24, 2024•42 min
Marcus and Luke wade through thin South Coast gruel after Wolves left Brighton with a decent goalless draw. Gag O’Neil was certainly happy, anyway. We also tip our hats to James Milner who continues to defy biology and check in with an outrageous shock at AFCON. Also: how did Gareth Bale ended up so ripped, despite only eating mountains of baked beans before games? Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble ...
Jan 22, 2024•31 min
Fire up the PGMOL paper shredder, it’s another action-packed weekend in the Premier League! Marcus, Luke, Pete and Jim are here to pick up the pieces. We discuss Ivan Toney’s free-kick shenanigans, the return of one of Manchester United’s cult heroes (read: shocking signings) at the Africa Cup of Nations, and Ross County manager Derek Adams continues his one-man campaign to destroy his own team’s confidence. Plus, Pete delivers another one of his father in-law’s top three most disappointing mome...
Jan 22, 2024•55 min
Social media has just become an accepted part of modern football, but is it really a good thing and does it actually make you feel closer to your club? Marcus, Jim and Vish debate that on today’s Mailbag before coming to a conclusion that would improve everything… Matt Le Tissier has to write every footballer's tweets. Elsewhere, they share their most surprising player comebacks and Vish accuses Thierry Henry of looking 'weathered'. We’ll let you make up your own mind on that one. Follow us on T...
Jan 20, 2024•31 min
A message for Forest Green Rovers: Pete Donaldson is available for the dugout. Please find our reference in the following episode… Marcus, Vish and Jim look ahead to the weekend, with some innovative ideas for managers to brand their players with club tattoos, Arsène Wenger being very voyeuristic at people’s weddings, and Marcus incurring the wrath of the Swifties. And there’s a big grudge match to finish the show! Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@f...
Jan 19, 2024•58 min
Jordan Henderson pulling out of Saudi Arabia? After six months? Completely unpaid?! Fire up the Ramble Reacts… Pete and Andy discuss two important victories for the two Premier League clubs in the dock this week, while Roy ‘The Arrogant Owl’ Hodgson digs himself in a little deeper. Plus, an unexpected call for reform at Southend Airport and an even more unexpected cameo from Isaac Hayden in the continuing Everton melodrama. Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us her...
Jan 18, 2024•31 min
A big cupset in the FA Cup 3rd Round! Today, Marcus confirms to Luke, Vish and Jim that he is now a Moyes Out man after West Ham crashed out to Bristol City last night. He did take EastEnders off air after all… Elsewhere, the Ramblers try to assess whether the owners of Everton and Nottingham Forest have cause for complaint after the latest Premier League profit and sustainability charges. But speaking of competent owners... can anyone resist the temptation of an unemployed José Mourinho?! Follo...
Jan 17, 2024•51 min
Pete is back on the pod! And he’s back with a bang. Or a crack, actually… He joins Marcus and Vish to discuss Kevin De Bruyne’s terrifying (and luscious) return to the Premier League, unwelcome news about Salt Bae’s meat thermometer, and whether Birmingham City manager Tony Mowbray actually came up with Tony’s Chocolonely. We’ll get back to you on that one. We also have just enough time to reveal the hard honest truth about E.T. and Mark Clattenburg’s imminent new tattoo before Wesley Fofana dri...
Jan 15, 2024•56 min
England fans once blamed a Steven Gerrard misplaced pass at the Euros on the fact that he didn’t have a winter break... obviously. Today, Marcus, Jim and Vish discuss whether this new-look January schedule is finally the solution to Premier League burnout. Elsewhere, what do Zinedine Zidane, Philippe Coutinho and Gareth Barry have in common? And we try to decide on one wildcard spot for the England squad in the summer! Theo Walcott, anyone? Follow us on Twitter , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube ,...
Jan 13, 2024•27 min
