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The Premier League is back! And what better way to get kick off the season’s Business End™ than with a Campbell-Speller derby! But Arsenal have a trick up their sleeve… a stadium full of smooching Gooners! What? Marcus, Luke & Jim discuss that, plus Fizzer has a pop at a man in a hat. 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: show@foot...
The FA Cup quarter-finals are done and dusted. Marcus, Luke and Jim are here to pick the bones out of it all. Firstly, and most importantly, Jean-Philippe Mateta didn’t turn up with a bionic ear but he did take inspiration from Luke Moore and grow a moustache. Elsewhere, we were treated to Wayne Rooney on our telly once again and the whole of Newcastle - literally - came out to celebrate their Carabao Cup win. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find...
Farewell international football, welcome back domestic football. We've not even kicked a ball yet and you lot are already asking about sackings! But with a couple of managers under pressure, is it a surprise that none of them got the boot in the international break? Marcus, Luke & Vish are here to debate just that! Plus, what's the best interview meltdown in football history? We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X ...
It’s time for the FA Cup quarter-finals! Jean-Philippe Mateta has returned just in time, and Marcus, Luke and Vish are wondering if he’s got a new superpower to use to his advantage. Elsewhere, Cristiano Ronaldo has entered the virtual world and Gary Caldwell blames his Scottish accent for him getting sent off last week. Yeah, it was the accent Gary... We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/c...
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Marcus is off and we’ve called in substitute teacher Donaldson to teach Luke and Jim a thing or two on today’s Ramble. Naturally, that means we discuss Millwall’s new 5G network, Carlisle United's team bus moonlighting and Dean Huijsen being asked whether he smokes. Oh, and we read out various Liverpool fan reactions to the news that Trent Alexander-Arnold is off to Real Madrid. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X ,...
Thomas Tuchel’s first international break as England manager is over. He’s given us two “professional” wins against inferior opposition and some chat about maybe playing 4-4-2. Have we fully indoctrinated him into the English way already? Marcus and Jim resist starting a chorus of Vindaloo, however, they do mull over that and try to work out what we’ve learned about Tuchel’s England so far. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on B...
What a weekend of international football! Marcus’ aunt has never been so giddy. In fact, he's so excited that today he explains to Jim, Pete and Andy why Phil Foden is England’s Tom Cairney. Once we’ve taken the time to enjoy Myles Lewis-Skelly and Dan Burn’s performances for England on Friday night, Pete tries his absolute best to cheer up any disappointed Scotland fans. Plus, Steve Bruce is back and he’s playing the hits. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblel...
The Football Ramble team discusses Thomas Tuchel's critique of England's playing style, debates the importance of playing exciting football versus a pragmatic approach, and explores Jim Ratcliffe's proposal for tiered ticket pricing at Manchester United. They also share their favorite international tournaments and memorable player performances, concluding with potential fairytale football stories that could be adapted into films.
In this episode, the panel previews upcoming football matches, including England's first game under Thomas Tuchel and Wales' World Cup qualification campaign. They discuss Scotland and Ireland's recent wins, analyze team dynamics, and delve into quirky football stories. Topics range from managerial approaches to player passions and conspiracy theories.
Marcus and Luke discuss the upcoming era of English football under Thomas Tuchel, predicting his first starting XI and analyzing potential surprise players. They debate the importance of attractive football versus winning and humorously consider Tuchel's possible headwear choices for his debut.
The Football Ramble crew discusses the international break, focusing on Thomas Tuchel's appointment as England manager, Big Dan Burn's freedom of Northumberland, and Gennaro Gattuso's recent outburst. They also delve into England's squad selection, potential starting XI, and the upcoming Nations League matches, offering their unique blend of analysis and humor.
Nuno and his boys have got themselves into a position they only could have dreamed of at the start of the season, but now they've come so far would it be a disappointment if they fell short of the Champions League places? Marcus, Luke, Jim & Vish debate that—plus, who would win in a match between a team of Mikel Artetas and a team of Pep Guardiolas? We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , T...
Pete’s here, with his voice still at Wembley, alongside Marcus, Jim and Vish to celebrate Newcastle tasting sweet victory in the Carabao Cup Final. We relive Pete’s day out and, of course, wonder how Jason Tindall celebrated. Elsewhere, the Premier League rolled on and Jim takes the time to categorise Mikel Merino’s “smoked salmon” header and asks Marcus whether Fulham are on the verge. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky ,&n...
Somebody pour us a glass of Carabao, it's cup final weekend! But if Liverpool don't win it, will their impressive season be tainted with a sense of what could have been? Marcus, Luke & Andy debate that, and on the flip side—if Newcastle pull off the win, does Eddie Howe cement himself as the Premier League’s greatest English manager? We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and&...
Bruno Fernandes was the saviour once again for Man United. Today, Marcus, Andy, Luke and Jim wonder whether his teammates appreciate him constantly making the rest of them look bad. Elsewhere, Jose Mourinho got the joy of doing another press conference last night - it's just a shame for him he had to manage a football game first. Plus, we identify the key battle Newcastle must win to end 70 years of hurt and lift the Carabao Cup. Head to YouTube thi...
Their best players were pretty flat throughout. England’s rose Conor Gallagher scored after 27 seconds. And they were dragged to a penalty shootout – and yet Real Madrid still found a way to get the job done against Atlético. Best stay out of Diego Simeone’s way… Luke and Pete try to remember anything else from one of the most chaotic, confusing Champions League ties you’ll see. We also celebrate Aston Villa’s cracking win as they march on and the shoddiest performance of the night was reserved ...
PSG beat Liverpool in an epic Champions League tie. Today, Marcus, Jim, Vish and Pete explain why a megaphone, squid ink and some creative chanting were the decisive factors for PSG. Elsewhere, Pete has an idea to help Jim Ratcliffe with Man United’s financial situation. Plus, Richard Keys has his say on who will win the Champions League... We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok &n...
A 1-0 win on the Monday night before the cup final? Newcastle United will take that, thank you very much. What's more, Marcus and Jim were excited by Harvey Barnes’ performance, who deputised for the suspended Anthony Gordon. Elsewhere, Alphonse Areola displayed an absolutely textbook example of a “ leap and a claw” and Jim explains why the potential arrival of Dan Ashworth in the summer could be great news for West Ham. Plus, Neymar’s sister's birthday curse ...
Arsenal dropped points at Old Trafford this weekend. Naturally, Marcus, Luke, Vish and Pete are therefore very suspicious about the behaviour of referee Anthony Taylor. He didn’t even use a laser to measure the distance of the wall, outrageous! Elsewhere, Morgan Gibbs-White proves he is the true heir to Jonjo Shelvey’s throne and we get a surprising update on Nottingham Forest legend Frank Clark. Plus, we learn what Marcus’ keys to the weekend are really for… We’re going on tour! Get your ticket...
Lyon boss Paulo Fonseca has landed himself a hefty nine-month ban for squaring up to a referee. Not the smartest move, Paulo—but does it point to a wider crisis of respect in modern football? Marcus, Luke & Jim dive into that debate, plus they assess whether Alisson is currently the best goalkeeper in the world, and settle the all-important question: which former England manager would be the best company on a night out? Ask us a question on Twitter , Instagram and Tik...
Spurs have been left with egg on their face after another poor performance. Today, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Vish stress why both Spurs and Man United really need to do better in the Europa League. Elsewhere, we wonder whether José Mourinho will attempt to manage Rangers for the second leg against Fenerbahçe. Plus, Vish once again puts both his belts on the line in Jack’s Encyclopedia. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky , ...
Was it an excellent game plan or a good old fashioned smash and grab? Marcus and Jim have slightly differing opinions on a famous night for Liverpool. Elsewhere, Marcus’ aunt is starting to get slightly giddy now that Harry Kane and Eric Dier have one foot in the Champions League quarter-final. 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...
Arsenal scored SEVEN goals away to PSV. Maybe Josh Kroenke—aka "the heir to the Walmart family inheritance"™—should come and put a rocket up Arsenal more often. Today, Marcus, Andy, and Pete take a moment to enjoy Aston Villa and Tyrone Mings getting revenge on Club Brugge. Plus, Pete gets rather excited for tonight’s meaty clash between Liverpool and PSG. Oh, we also work out how we're going to defeat the robots when they try to take over the world. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now:&nb...
Matz Sels was Nottingham Forest’s hero, making the decisive save to send them through to the FA Cup quarter-finals after a tense penalty shootout against Ipswich Town. Vish breaks down the game—but Pete? He was too distracted by Forest’s physio, who happens to have a Paul Weller-esque haircut... 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: sh...
My giddy aunt, Fulham are in the FA Cup quarter final! In dramatic circumstances, Marco Silva reached deep in his pockets and found his Man United voucher just in time for Victor Lindelöf's penalty. Today, Luke, Jim and Pete join Marcus in celebrating that. Luke also condemns the way Jean-Philippe Mateta’s injury was handled by most of the parties involved. Plus, Pete reveals that he used to work in a sandwich factory. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.c...
Arne Slot is closing in on his first Premier League title in his debut season with Liverpool and his team have hardly put a foot wrong. But should Slot get all the credit for winning a league title with a squad largely assembled by his predecessor? And will history unfairly judge Klopp's tenure at Liverpool after taking nine years to win as many Premier League titles as Slot will do in one? Elsewhere, Marcus, Jim & Andy give their takes on Jamie Carragher's AFCON comments, plus they pick the...
Dear Man City, please just give us a glimmer, that's all we ask. It's an FA Cup weekend and Marcus, Jim and Andy consider whether there is any chance Plymouth can pull off another cupset and beat Man City. Elsewhere, we wonder whether Fulham can finally cash in their Man United voucher, and Jim turns to an unusual source to give us the latest gossip on Wayne Rooney. Plus, a German referee suffers a truly awful fate. We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com ...
A red card, a howler and 3 points for Man United against Ipswich. Even Vish admits to Luke that he was slightly frustrated with Ipswich’s inability to cash in their Man United voucher at Old Trafford. Elsewhere, Mo Salah has started tackling some side quests after Liverpool complete the Premier League. Plus, we ask what is next for Arsenal and Mikel Arteta? Has this cycle come to an end? We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com . Find us on Bluesky ,&...
What’s that smell? Is it a European road trip with Jean-Philippe Mateta and the boys? The race for Europe is hotting up and Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete think that Crystal Palace may just have half an eye on trying to secure one of those European places. Elsewhere, we debate whether Southampton really could be the worst Premier League team of all time. Plus, we’re forced to endure the latest episode of the Man United sitcom: ‘The one with even more cuts’. We’re going on tour! Get your ticket...
