This is a podcast we think you’re going to love. Our friends at Stak have made a unique six-part documentary about hooliganism in English football. For decades, it dominated headlines, merging the two things England loves most: football and fear. But football hooliganism didn’t disappear. This series digs deeper – beyond the tabloid articles, beyond the stereotypes – to understand what first attracts people to this subculture and why it’s forced its way back into our society in 2024. Today...
Oct 09, 2024•39 min
Well, it looks like Erik Ten Hag has bought himself a bit of time following one of the dullest games the Premier League has ever seen. In other words, exactly what the big man needed. But in better news for the Dutchman, Ten Hag wasn't the biggest bald fraud at Villa Park on Sunday. Nope, that honour would go to his ballboy doppelgänger who we're calling Timmy (what's a grown man doing in that role anyway?). Marcus, Jim and Pete are here to dissect all the rest of the Premier League action befor...
Oct 08, 2024•38 min
Is it Tottenham’s fault that people call 2-0 a dangerous scoreline? Today, even Jim admits to Marcus and Pete that he has some sympathy for Spurs fans after they gave up a 2-0 lead against Brighton. Elsewhere, Adama Traoré gets the Nathan Redmond treatment after he broke London speed limits against Man City on Saturday. Plus, Andy Carroll is doing King and Country proud over in France. One last England call-up? Who says no… Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouT...
Oct 07, 2024•48 min
After the Emirates began to empty out despite Arsenal’s 2-0 lead over PSG, should fans who leave early be called out for their disloyalty? Or should we all just stop whining about it? Luke, Andy, and Vish tackle one of football’s big taboos. Elsewhere, with the old guard of managers almost completely gone (just you left now, Dychey), have managerial mind games become a thing of the past? Plus, why are more players returning to their old clubs and what are our favourite football noises? No, Gary ...
Oct 05, 2024•43 min
Could Pete kick through a door? That’s the big question he poses to Luke, Andy and Vish on today’s Ramble. Elsewhere, Andy also finds some time to explain why Man United won’t sack Erik ten Hag just yet, Luke backs the decision to call up Dominic Solanke to the England squad, and Pete is forced to talk about Only Fools and Horses The Musical. Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: [email protected] . Sign up to the Football Ra...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 6 min
And to mark the occasion Pete and Luke are sniffing some mysterious minty white powder. IT’S MENTHOL, ALL RIGHT! They discuss that Jhon Durán goal, that Emi Martínez save, and whether this was the greatest night in Villa’s history since Steve Bruce had that cabbage thrown at his head. Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: [email protected] . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: ...
Oct 02, 2024•30 min
Arsenal could only manage a 2-0 win at home to PSG. Pathetic. Today, Pete, Vish and Jim (mainly Pete) are here to question why Arsenal weren’t able to despatch this new woke incarnation of PSG by at least four goals, like the mighty Newcastle did last season. Elsewhere, Pete questions whether everyone in the world named Nuri Şahin is extremely handsome. Plus, Charlie Kane appears to have been sourcing some new brand deals for Harry. You can’t keep a good man down… Find us on X , Inst...
Oct 02, 2024•47 min
Bournemouth beat Southampton 3-1, which means Southampton are still languishing near the bottom of the table. Just how Luke likes it… Today, he and Jim take a look at Southampton and question how much time Russell Martin has left in the job. Graham Potter loitering in the Sky studio like a vulture probably isn't helping. Speaking of which, Luke explains which Sky presenter is a “poor man’s Gary Cotterill”. A damning comparison! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and ...
Sep 30, 2024•31 min
We are gathered here today to help our friend Vithushan Ehantharajah whose football team has fallen on hard times. Please take a moment to think of Vish. Moment over. Today, Luke, Jim and Vish analyse Tottenham’s decision to cash in their Man United voucher this weekend. Plus, Luke declares that James Justin’s goal at Arsenal is the goal of the season so far and we agree that it’s best to keep José Mourinho at a safe distance after some more incredible antics from the special one. Find us on&nbs...
Sep 30, 2024•54 min
Marcus, Luke and Jim discuss whether the dark arts are becoming more common in modern football. Why are we answering that question now, you ask? Well, no reason… Plus, which players would we like to bring out of retirement and what should the punishment be for managers leaving their technical area? Come join us! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: [email protected] . Sign up to the Footbal...
Sep 28, 2024•28 min
Qarabag could have descended on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on a fleet of bikes. Qarabag’s manager Gurban Gurbanov COULD have been drinking some Carabao in a caravan. But no: instead Spurs had to go and beat them. Marcus, Jim, Luke and Vish look ahead to Ange Postecoglou’s date with destiny and Erik ten Hag. Plus, Jason Tindall rocks up to St James’ Park dressed as a judge and Fenerbahçe reach the height of pettiness. Jose Mourinho is their manager, after all. Plus, a TITANIC game of Jack’s En...
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 6 min
It was far from plain sailing but Liverpool were ruthless against West Ham in the Rigobert Song derby, while in the Steve McClaren derby Man United reminded the big man just why he’s put the Atlantic Ocean between him and Old Trafford. Marcus and Andy are here to discuss everything from the Carabao Cup and Europa League! Plus, Fabio Borini is still at large! You read that right. Find out all about it – only on Ramble Reacts! Find us on X , Instagram , TikTok and You...
Sep 25, 2024•38 min
THE RAMBLE. A podcasting masterpiece towering 500 metres above sea level, but a land-saving 200 metres wide. #RambleNationalDay Marcus, Luke and Jim react to the latest Carabao downpour and Chris Smalling’s latest outpouring of love for NEOM. Elsewhere, listeners give AFC Wimbledon’s fundraiser a Ramble twist and Everton’s new owner considers landing a spitfire on the pitch at Goodison Park. Plus, Rodri’s injured for the season and Jim gets injured by hypocrisy. Join us! Find us on X ,&nbs...
Sep 25, 2024•47 min
Time for a Tuesday tickle! Marcus, Vish and Jim discuss Aston Villa’s breakneck start to the season and Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins turning into a quality big man, bigger man partnership. Plus, we wonder just how good Newcastle are after a disastrous time of it at the tweediest stadium in the Premier League – while their former man Andy Carroll gets dragged out of a vineyard and immediately scores two goals for Bordeaux. Plus, a player in Wales gets arrested midway through a football match. ...
Sep 24, 2024•36 min
Join Marcus, Jim and Vish as we recap the biggest game of the season so far, where Arsenal had to be at their dastardly, ugly best to keep Man City at bay. It’s refreshing to see two sides who genuinely can’t stand each other. We also whip round the rest of what proved to be a cracking Premier League weekend as Luis Diaz brought the fireworks, West Ham continue to welcome opponents in with open arms and the calls for Danny Welbeck to get a surprise England call-up grow ever louder. From on...
Sep 23, 2024•51 min
A listener gets in touch asking how Rodri can possibly complain about too many games when he signed a new Man City contract after the new Champions League format was announced. Marcus, Luke and Andy discuss the idea that players should take matters into their own hands and begin rejecting new contracts if they’re really serious about the tough schedule. Elsewhere, players that never played in the Prem who would’ve been perfect for the league – and which bald Premier League mangers would best sui...
Sep 21, 2024•31 min
The Football Ramble have managed to gain exclusive access to Mikel Arteta’s team talk for their trip to Man City on Sunday… “Live. Laugh. Love.” Today, Marcus, Luke, Andy and Pete look ahead to the thigh rubber of the weekend and propose that Kevin De Bruyne and Martin Odegaard have an arm wrestle on the sidelines to entertain the crowd. Elsewhere, Anthony Gordon drives a VERY BIG car and Cagliari’s flamingo mascot takes pelters from their own fans. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to&n...
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Could players really go on strike? And just how much will certain journalists at certain newspapers lose their nut if they do? Night two of three in the first week of the Champions League was overshadowed by Rodri’s comments that a strike might soon be the only option. Marcus and Luke discuss that and remember the time that former Pompey man Jon Gittens called the ref a chicken nugget. There’s also time to check in on Spurs, who narrowly escaped a massive upset in the Carabao Cup – but Luke thin...
Sep 18, 2024•35 min
The Champions League is back and it was an emphatic night for Aston Villa on their return to Europe's top table. *Insert gag about it looking like men against boys*. Elsewhere, Marcus, Luke, Vish and Pete dine on some tasty Carabao after Man United’s big win last night and Paul Mullin almost dined on Alex Cochrane in the “Hollywood” derby. Plus, Andy Carroll is set to spend the year drinking wine in the south of France and we couldn’t be happier for him. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going...
Sep 18, 2024•52 min
The Premier League vs Man City began yesterday. And while Lionel Hutz is still reading out the charges, we thought we better try and get our heads around what it all means. Marcus, Vish and Andy discuss the biggest legal standoff since Wagatha Christie and look ahead to Aston Villa beginning their tax evasion tour of Europe with a game against Young Boys on the 3G. Just mind where you leave your backpacks behind the goals, lads. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/foot...
Sep 17, 2024•39 min
Everyone at the Football Ramble would like to offer a deep and sincere apology to Nuno Espírito Santo and all the players and fans of Nottingham Forest, we are sorry we ever doubted you. Today, Marcus, Jim, Andy and Vish plot how we can get Nuno sacked so our prediction comes true. Elsewhere, we explain why Mikel Arteta could be the new José Mourinho and Jim declares that Jhon Durán is the best striker in the world. Plus, Andy absolutely DOES NOT do an "EASAY" to celebrate AFC Wimbledon’s derby ...
Sep 16, 2024•52 min
Before the Premier League’s return, our eyes are also wandering across to the continent of course! The Champions League is back next week and after all the talk of Swiss-style formats, listener Craig asks Marcus, Andy and Vish what they’re looking forward to – and who their dark horses are! No Vish, you can’t pick PSG… Plus, which current players could survive in the mid-90s Prem? And what’s our favourite ever football controversy? Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://w...
Sep 14, 2024•33 min
It’s the North London Derby this weekend and Marcus is naturally excited by England’s Raheem Sterling potentially being involved. Today, he's joined by Andy and Vish to consider how Arsenal will cope with the loss of Martin Ødegaard and Declan Rice. Elsewhere, we fear for Everton who are in discussions with John Textor buy the club, and Erik ten Hag has created a new mantra that supposedly will fix Man United. Plus, we open the weekend with a review of the Pitbull Stadium. Do not miss it. We're ...
Sep 13, 2024•57 min
Marcus, Luke and Jim are back together, all happy in one friendly sack. But you know who isn’t in one friendly sack? Chelsea’s owners. Amidst reports of a big falling out between Todd and that Clearlake lot, we speculate what kind of stadium will be built by two owners who refuse to acknowledge each other’s presence. Sounds promising, after all. Before that, we field some of your questions about Lee Carsley, Harry Kane (but not his golden Sketchers), and an unhappy Eddie Howe. Plus, Mauricio Poc...
Sep 12, 2024•36 min
Harry Kane celebrated his 100th England cap last night by wearing a pair of golden Skechers. Charlie Kane must be really proud of himself for organising that one. Today, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete are here to reflect on England’s win last night and also quieten some of the hype surrounding future World Cup winner Angel Gomes. Elsewhere, Craig Bellamy has his summer jacket destroyed by some extraordinary rain. However, Bellamy is still happy, unlike Kevin De Bruyne and Emiliano Martínez who both ...
Sep 11, 2024•52 min
Koeman vs Bergwijn, Gordon Ramsay vs Jeremy Clarkson and – the derby of Europe – England vs Finland. Marcus, Luke and Jim are back to talk about all the biggest clashes you can possibly think of. We decide who’s right, who’s wrong, and who’s got their balls out in the continuing standoff between Ronald Koeman and former Spurs man, Steven Bergwijn. Plus, the president of a club in Italy makes a dramatic contribution from a helicopter. But by the way… can I have a piece of that egg? And we're not ...
Sep 10, 2024•35 min
Lee Carsley’s first game as interim England manager started amongst a media storm. Perfect preparation for getting the job full-time then… Today, Marcus, Luke and Jim explain why the players are all too happy to play under Carsley after England’s win at the weekend. Elsewhere, we analyse Steve McClaren’s attempts to learn Jamaican Patois, dissect a trademark heartbreaking defeat for Scotland, and celebrate Wayne Rooney scoring a free-kick at Old Trafford. Happy Monday! We're back on stage and ti...
Sep 09, 2024•50 min
Today, the post-Southgate era begins. Introducing… Carsball? Nah. One listener wonders just how important it is that England are radically different under Carsley compared to Southgate – Marcus, Luke & Andy discuss. Plus, will players start behaving differently to avoid ‘doing an Osimhen’? Will amateur football get rid of the offside rule? And with ol’ Stevo and his hair island managing on the actual island of Jamaica, what are our dream managerial careers? Join us for all that! Join the Foo...
Sep 07, 2024•36 min
San Marino officially “got their scraps” last night. Marcus, Luke and Andy are here to celebrate a historic night as they earned their first-ever competitive win. Billy Gilmour also got his scraps but Scotland didn’t get the points, much to the confusion of Andy. Plus, we look ahead to Lee Carsley’s first match as England manager and gear up for the launch of the Pitbull Stadium. It’s Friday, don’t stop the party! We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday...
Sep 06, 2024•58 min
Three games into the new season and we’ve already got an international break… brilliant! Today, Marcus and Luke discuss Lee Carsley's brave but exciting first England squad. Marcus tells Luke why England need Reece James to bounce back from his injury troubles. Marcus also reveals what musician should be employed to motivate the England squad. No prizes for guessing who he chose… Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q We're back on ...
Sep 05, 2024•33 min
