Chelsea came back from 1-0 down to earn only their second league win in almost two months. Marcus and Vish accuse Enzo Maresca’s men of protesting against the suggestion that they were in a title race. Elsewhere, we wonder whether Evan Ferguson is the player to break West Ham’s striker curse. Plus, João Félix adds another beautiful shirt to his already marvellous collection. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com Find us on Bluesky , X ,&...
Feb 04, 2025•36 min
What do Declan Rice and Ed Sheeran have in common? Luke is here to tell Marcus, Jim and Pete just that after Arsenal thwacked Man City at the Emirates. Elsewhere, Pete ponders whether it’s time to officially declare Chris Wood a Master Craftsman now that he has completed his 10,000 hours. Plus, David Moyes keeps shoving a load of egg in Sean Dyche’s face. You just can’t keep a good Ferryman down. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com Find us on ...
Feb 03, 2025•57 min
"It's who we are, mate." Sure, but can you not do anything else? From Ange Postecoglou to Vincent Kompany, and even our good friend Russell Martin, managers seem to be stuck in a single mindset when it comes to playing the game. But if it fails once, then twice, and a few more times after that, why don’t they change their approach? Marcus, Jim & Vish sink their teeth into that. Plus, which Premier League club needs to do the most business in the final days of the transfer window? We’re going...
Feb 01, 2025•44 min
Kobbie Mainoo is having a lovely time playing further forward for Man United. But of course, Marcus must ask Andy, Vish and Jim: What does that mean for his England prospects? Elsewhere, Jim is uncertain about Arsenal's attempts to buy Ollie Watkins. We also try to work out what food the Fulham fans will be eating on the way to Newcastle this weekend. Anyone for lobster? We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com Find us on Bluesky , X , Inst...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Pete, Luke and Andy have a supersized hangover after last night’s Champions League Royal Rumble. So let’s get through as many games as we can remember! And no Andy, we’re not talking about Crvena zvezda, you perv. Aston Villa barged past Celtic courtesy of John McGinn’s bum and an epic Morgan Rogers hat-trick, while Man City narrowly avoided an embarrassing exit. Plus, Arsenal and Liverpool turned in some middling performances and qualified anyway, while FIFA unveil their new Global Music Ambass...
Jan 30, 2025•52 min
Tonight you’re faced with a big decision, do you watch the Champions League or the German edition of I’m a Celebrity? Well, panic not. Marcus, Luke and Vish are here to tell you how you can watch both at the same time! The lads also get excited for tonight’s Champions League bonanza by trying to work out whether Agent De Bruyne will sabotage Man City this evening. Plus, Neymar could be returning to Santos, but what will his dad get out of the transfer? We’re going on tour! Sign up to the Footbal...
Jan 29, 2025•53 min
After a flurry of games over the festive and winter periods, it's time to take a step back and ponder on what has been and what's to come in the Premier League this season. Marcus, Luke & Jim reflect on the fall of the Goliaths and the rise of the Davids that we've seen play out this season. Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: [email protected] . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows f...
Jan 28, 2025•48 min
Tottenham are eight points off the relegation zone. Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete wonder whether Spurs should be glancing or staring over their shoulder. Elsewhere, Jim picks a fight with both PGMOL and Gary Neville. Plus, Antoine Semenyo, Yoane Wissa and Romain Esse compete for the ‘Celebration of the Weekend’ award. We’re going on tour! Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for just $5 per month to get access to tickets on Wednesday, a full 48 hours early: https://www.patreon.com/footballr...
Jan 27, 2025•55 min
There comes a point in every manager’s journey where the fans stop and say: “Have you taken us as far as you can?” It’s been over five years since Mikel Arteta was appointed Arsenal manager and in that time they’ve won just one FA Cup (plus a couple of Community Shields, for whoever counts those). Marcus, Luke & Jim discuss whether it’s got to the point where Arteta needs to bring a trophy back to the Emirates or risk being left behind. Plus, could Sir Alex Ferguson do better with the curren...
Jan 25, 2025•46 min
Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete are here to welcome in the weekend after Man United’s peculiar European adventures continued with a weird win over Rangers. Admittedly we do focus more on United's latest mix of baffling calamities, from smashed TVs and breaching PSR regulations to a “full on mutiny” in the squad. Oof. There’s also plenty of Barclays to look ahead to, as Cole Palmer looks to boot Man City while they’re down and we’ve got a cracker at the Vitality where Bournemouth will host Nottingham ...
Jan 24, 2025•59 min
Think Man City are bottom of the Champions League yet? Nooope, there’s always more table. However, they’re not bloody far off after a dramatic collapse against PSG. Pete and Luke react to an extraordinary second half at the Parc des Princes, which left us rubbing our thighs in excitement and unfortunately ripping up all the chat about the Corn Laws that we had planned. So before you put Mikel Arteta’s samba playlist on, come join us first for all the reaction! Find us on Bluesky , X ...
Jan 22, 2025•28 min
Marcus, Luke and Jim have plenty of midweek mulch to wade through as this weird Champions League gameshow rolls on with Liverpool still top of the pile. Do they get a trophy? In diplomatic matters elsewhere, Jonjo Shelvey makes a triumphant return to English football and Gianni Infantino makes a triumphant return to his usual buffoonery. Plus, Benfica and Barcelona play out one of the craziest games you’ll ever see! Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and&nb...
Jan 22, 2025•50 min
Marcus and Vish check in after Chelsea finally get a decent league win, with Trevoh Chalobah’s classy return to the Bridge proving very timely - even if Noni Madueke nicked his goal from inside a yard out. Poor, that. They wonder if this represents a return to form for the Blues or if there’s still a bit of the basket case about them. Plus, Wolves’ insistence on just doing the fun stuff could prove fatal as their collection of spicy ballplayers can’t seem to play it safe. Find us on Bluesk...
Jan 21, 2025•27 min
Everton looked completely resurrected under David Moyes. Is he really the Moyesiah or are Tottenham just very naughty boys? Elsewhere, Marcus, Jim, Vish and Pete believe that Bournemouth could have put in the best Premier League performance of the season to dispatch Newcastle. Plus, Marcus’ Emi Martinez moment is now going global. You love to see it! Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: [email protected] . Si...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Hasn't it been lovely to see David Moyes back in the dugout at Goodison Park? But is it actually a good idea for a club to re-appoint a manager from years gone by? Once Marcus, Jim and Andy have pondered on that, they ask whether TV companies are focussing too much on clipable content. Plus, in the next edition of Richard Keys' Bond films, who's going to be the Bond villain? Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: sho...
Jan 18, 2025•40 min
Man United were so close to forgetting to print their Southampton voucher before Amad Diallo saved the day. It's a shame really… Although Vish doesn't think so. Today, he, Marcus, Jim and Andy share another update from Lazio’s fake phallus fondling falconer and Fizzer tries to motivate his team ahead of the new MLS season. Plus, Vish puts both belts on the line in Jack’s Encyclopaedia. Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here...
Jan 17, 2025•56 min
Luke and Andy jump on the mics after Arsenal made off with the three points in north London – partly thanks to Spurs’ makeshift defence behaving very makeshift-y again and partly thanks to Gabriel’s magnetic bonce. We wonder whether Arsenal’s Brazilian centre half is the best player in the league in both boxes and ask whether Mikel Arteta’s men are still convincing us at all. Poor old Kai Havertz certainly isn’t. On the upside for Spurs, their keeper Antonin Kinsky provided us with one of t...
Jan 16, 2025•29 min
Nottingham Forest are the most organised team in the league according to Luke Moore. Today, Marcus, Luke, Andy and Jim are full of praise - and thanks - for the Tricky Trees after they kept the title race just about alive against Liverpool last night. Elsewhere, Andy shares his wish for Pep Guardiola to end the suffering and leave Man City. Plus, what do the Lazio eagle handler and Pelé have in common? Listen to find out... Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok &nbs...
Jan 15, 2025•55 min
The Premier League is back and so are two of the Kingdom's finest. David Moyes and Graham Potter return to the Barclays to manage the Evertons and the West Hams of this league, but what can we expect from their returns? Elsewhere, Marcus, Luke and Vish give us a fresh Wayne Rooney update after he announced his £8k-a-shot 'Train with Wayne' sessions in Dubai. Please David, surely he can at least make the teas at Everton? Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok &n...
Jan 14, 2025•50 min
Tottenham are in the hat for the FA Cup fourth round! But don’t think Marcus, Luke and Vish let them off scot-free after they were taken to extra-time by Tom Tonks & co at Tamworth. Elsewhere, as predicted, there were a couple of third round "murders" for us to sniff out alongside a hint of nostalgia about Arsenal’s penalty defeat to Man United. Plus, we wonder how Rhodri reacted to Man City beating Salford City 8-0. Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , ...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 3 min
It's FA Cup weekend, ladies and gents. Unfortunately though, if non-league Tamworth get a draw against Spurs, they won't be getting a replay at Tottenham. Obviously that's a crying shame, but what should the teams at the top of English football do to compensate those at the bottom? Marcus, Luke, and Andy also ask whether José Mourinho would make a good firefighter manager and respond to your suggestions about the gadgets Richard Keys could hand over to Andy Gray, the new James Bond. Find us on&n...
Jan 11, 2025•50 min
The Football Ramble would like to publicly state that it does not support Darren Ferguson’s decision to leave Ashley Young’s son on the bench. Remember where you came from, Darren. Elsewhere, Marcus, Luke, Andy and Pete dissect Everton’s decision to sack Sean Dyche three hours before kick-off. Plus, Luke is on a mission to uncover which fixture will provide a cupset this weekend. You better watch your back, Tottenham… Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and&...
Jan 10, 2025•59 min
Can anything compete with the Carabao? We just had our first-ever referee announcement in English football and Pete Donaldson is absolutely loving it. However, he is of course quick to offer some constructive criticism to the referee on his mic technique. Elsewhere, Pete and Andy are optimistic about West Ham’s future now that Graham Potter is in the hot seat. The bubbles will help of course. Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email ...
Jan 09, 2025•31 min
Newcastle have got one foot in the Carabao Cup Final which means Marcus, Vish, Jim and Pete are already planning how to sneak Donny into Wembley for the final. Anyone got any suggestions? Elsewhere, the Hammers are getting ready to whack their manager and Pete gives us an update on the 80s TV presenter Timmy Mallet. Strangely, these two things are not related… Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballrambl...
Jan 08, 2025•49 min
Marcus and Vish discuss Nottingham Forest’s latest victory to make it SIX wins in a row! And this was a proper profesh one. They discuss why Morgan Gibbs-White giving some back to the booing Wolves fans is everything you want to see, the *very* nomadic Supercoppa Italiana, and the even more nomadic Thomas Tuchel. On this very episode, we also exclusively reveal his first hire: Pete Donaldson as assistant manager of dodgy Amazon Fire Sticks. Come join us! Find us on Bluesky , X , ...
Jan 07, 2025•36 min
Vish joins Marcus, Luke and Jim to celebrate Man United actually trying and playing midfielders who could run to earn a 2-2 draw with Liverpool. Phwoar! We also take on The Trent Alexander-Arnold Situation and what happens next, while there’s special concern for Anthony Gordon after his UNESCO World Heritage conk gets another bash. Plus, Ivan Jurić brings less death metal than deathly silence at St Mary’s and Marcus issues a BIG prediction about Harry Kane’s England successor. Just let him...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 4 min
After Wayne Rooney’s dismissal this week, it means yet another of Sir Alex Ferguson’s greatest proteges has found the managerial hot seat far too hot. A listener asks Marcus, Luke and Vish why this keeps happening. Plus, why have there suddenly been so many disruptors to the so-called ‘top six’ in recent years? What’s the point of pre-match press conferences? And for some reason, we imagine what Andy Gray would have sounded like cast as James Bond. Remember, you can only get in touch with the sh...
Jan 04, 2025•45 min
Vish is on the pod, Vish is on the pod! Which means one thing… A unification bout against Luke in Jack’s Encyclopaedia. Marcus is here to oversee the match and to also point out that Vish has returned just in time for Man United’s trip to Anfield. Plus, we speculate what it would be like if José Mourinho became the new Scotland manager. Arise McSpecial One. Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: [email protected]...
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Happy new year Ramblers! See ya later, 2024. Let's be having you 2025. New year, same old Ramble, but should football stay the same? Well, given its current state, perhaps a few changes could bring a bit of normality back to the game (or in Pete's case, even more beautiful chaos). Join Marcus, Pete & Andy as they propose the changes they'd like to see in football in 2025, plus we hear the best of your suggestions too! Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok ...
Jan 01, 2025•30 min
Marcus and Jim pick through the crumbling wreckage after Manchester United 0-2 Newcastle United, in a game that threatened to descend into one of the most embarrassing affairs Old Trafford might have ever seen. We wonder what Ruben Amorim is playing at and decide Alexander Isak is the best footballer in the universe. Plus, the Tractor Boys pick up their first home win of the season, Aston Villa continue to struggle under the weight of the fixture list and a certain former England manager g...
Dec 31, 2024•39 min
