It’s happened again. Man City have blown a lead and Jude Bellingham scored a late winner. Who would have thought? Elsewhere, Marcus, Jim, Pete and Andy are impressed by Jason Tindall who has reached new levels of sh*thousery. Plus, Lazio's former falconer Juan Bernabé and his eagle are back! We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: sho...
Feb 12, 2025•57 min
The only thing to take from Crystal Palace’s Professional Job 2-0 Plucky Doncaster Rovers: scrap the entire football pyramid. Rubbish, don’t need it. In all seriousness, Marcus and Vish tip their hats to a valiant effort from Doncaster and realise that Palace are properly decent under Oliver Glasner. Plus, we peruse the fifth round matchups and Man City size up a scrap with the baddest boys in the yard, as Real Madrid come to town We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://foo...
Feb 10, 2025•29 min
Worried about the magic spilling out of the FA Cup? Well, Marcus, Luke, Vish and Pete - with a little help from Plymouth Argyle - are here to refill the Cup with the recommended level of magic. Elsewhere, we thank Stefan Ortega for ensuring Jamie Donley achieved one of the great FA Cup assists and we try to talk about quite literally anything other than Man United vs Leicester. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com Find us on Bluesky , X...
Feb 10, 2025•57 min
After Mario Lemina's banishment to Turkey, plus Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho being shipped away from Manchester United, are we seeing managers regaining decision-making power over the futures of their players? And with Neymar making his return to Santos, Marcus, Vish, and Andy ask: Is it fair to say that he's underachieved in his career? We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok ...
Feb 08, 2025•41 min
Is it insane to compare Mo Salah to Prime Messi? Andy explains to Marcus, Jim and Vish why he thinks you can draw parallels between the two. Elsewhere, the FA Cup fourth round is here! Is it equally mad to say that the Championship’s Burnley are favourites against Southampton? Plus, the Premier League discuss employing an actual celebration police... We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com Find us on Bluesky , X ,&...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Join Newcastle’s celebrated midfield duo - Pete Donaldson and Andy Brassell - as they lead the Geordie parade to their second Carabao Cup final in three seasons after mugging off Arsenal once again! We marvel at some Alexander Isak brilliance and give Jacob Murphy the props he deserves. Plus, why were Arsenal so rattled? Why do they always struggle against Newcastle? And will Pete now part with another biblical amount of money to get to Wembley? Let’s find out! We’re going on tour...
Feb 05, 2025•25 min
Pete’s got an idea for a new digital currency. He tells Marcus and Luke why we should all be interested by the prospect. Elsewhere, Luke fondly reminisces about transfer deadline days gone by and Marcus tells us about a player who was sent off for pissing. Plus, we get ready for a week of juicy Carabao goodness! We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com Check out OTC's Istanbul YouTube adventure HERE Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram ...
Feb 05, 2025•54 min
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
