Three world-class goals and a heroic victory to reach the World Cup. It’s classic Scotland, right? Maybe not, but today Marcus, Jim and Pete are here to revel in one of the greatest games they’ve ever had the pleasure of watching. That’s what football do to ya, eh?! Elsewhere, Wales’ seven goals against North Macedonia somehow aren't headline news and Curaçao make history. Plus, DR Congo earn a famous victory without breaking any rules at all! Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp HERE Sign up to th...
Nov 19, 2025•45 min
In just seven months time we'll all be sat down, pint in hand, flare up bum, watching England kick their first ball at the 2026 World Cup. But which of Tommy Tuchel's lions will be lucky enough to get a starting spot? Marcus, Luke & Jim pick out the 11 players they'd like to see start the tournament, and which players might be best off the bench. Plus, which current England player would make the best future Three Lions boss? Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email...
Nov 18, 2025•38 min
Stop moaning about the international break. We never want to hear it again. Marcus, Luke and Jim are here to unpick a barn-burning weekend which saw late drama in Budapest thanks to Ireland, late-night drama on the BBC Sport website thanks to Scotland and Belarus, and England confirm their perfect qualifying campaign. Come drink it all in while it's still hot. Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp HERE Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreo...
Nov 17, 2025•50 min
Well, here we are ladies and gents. After Vish ripped the Jack's Encyclopaedia belt from big Lukey Moore's waist last week, can Marcus and Jim save the day and prevent it from heading to Australia until the end of the year? Pete has the difficult job of remaining neutral while refereeing this bout. It's northern hemisphere vs southern hemisphere, football vs cricket, marmite vs vegemite. Come on, let's have it. VOTE FOR US IN THE FSAs HERE : https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/fsa-awards-2025 Find us...
Nov 14, 2025•24 min
Thomas Tuchel inspired England to sing both on and off the pitch last night. Today, Marcus, Vish, Jim and Pete share their thoughts on England’s 2-0 win over Serbia... and Tuchel telling us why he isn’t a fish. Elsewhere, we’ve got an incredible story brewing in the Caribbean and we share in Ireland’s delight after they saw off Cristiano Ronaldo and co in Dublin. Just please don’t forget about Troy Parrott! VOTE FOR US IN THE FSAs HERE! Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows fo...
Nov 14, 2025•52 min
England host Serbia tonight to kick off the international break. And it's a GUARANTEED barn-burner, isn't it? With a royal vacancy now open, Luke and Vish join the call to crown Prince Marcus. Plus, we answer some of your burning questions about the Three Lions as we edge ever closer to bringing that beautiful trophy back to the Kingdom. Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows ...
Nov 13, 2025•43 min
It's time for another international break... Thank God, we were almost starting to enjoy the Premier League. Don't worry though, we've still got plenty to talk about thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo, José Mourinho and a Ramble listener who is preparing to play against Emile Heskey. VOTE FOR US IN THE FSAs HERE! Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . Click here to become a Friend of the Ramble on YouTube! Find us on Blue...
Nov 12, 2025•47 min
After his 1000th game in club management (still 86 behind Brucey, mind), Pep Guardiola has achieved pretty much everything it's possible to achieve in football, including winning the affections of Neil Warnock. But has his influence on English football as a whole been positive? Marcus, Luke and Jim chew on that – plus, is Manuel Pellegrini right that football should introduce a basketball-style 'half-court' rule? How the hell did Kenny Dalglish win the league as a player-manager? And Marcus furt...
Nov 11, 2025•39 min
What a weekend! Marcus, Jim and Luke are here to dissect the weekend's key learnings: don’t underestimate Man City and Jérémy Doku has gold pants. Elsewhere, Tottenham and Man United start to repay us for that Europa League final. Plus, we get an update on Fizzer’s Timbers. VOTE FOR US IN THE FSAs HERE! Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . Click here to become a Friend of the Ramble on YouTube! Find us on Bluesky...
Nov 10, 2025•1 hr
Luke's reign of terror has fed the appetite of the Luke Nation's supporters for far too long. Can Marcus and Vish finally rip the belt from his midriff? Jim's got the unenviable task of refereeing this bout. Bring it on. Find us on Bluesky , X , 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: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app....
Nov 07, 2025•24 min
Four games in and Sean Dyche's Nottingham Forest are already struggling to score goals. We've been here before... Today, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Vish get ready for another thigh-rubbing weekend of Premier League action. We also enjoy Martin O'Neill's latest press conference antics, while Cristiano Ronaldo and Piers Morgan's friendship continues to blossom. VOTE FOR US IN THE FSAs HERE! Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballr...
Nov 07, 2025•57 min
Tragically, this week's Champions League action has eclipsed the dangers of unpasteurised milk. Marcus, Luke and Pete are here to set that right. Elsewhere, startling revelations about what Marcus got up to in his mischevious youth, while Pete gets extremely angry with Rio Ferdinand. And Al Capone. And Sean Connery. Plus, Gianni Infantino creates a new 'FIFA peace prize' and we have literally no idea who will win it. Do you? Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 pe...
Nov 06, 2025•53 min
Liverpool had the last laugh after the “rat” returned to Anfield last night. Marcus, Jim and Vish wonder why some Liverpool players save their best form for playing Real Madrid. Elsewhere, Marcus labels Micky van de Ven's goal as the best he has seen in person. Plus, we're obliged to talk about a football journalist and a pie having an argument on the internet. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . Click here to b...
Nov 05, 2025•59 min
It's only November and Arsenal are already six points clear of the trailing pack. Is it too early to say they're on the verge? Marcus, Luke & Pete are here to discuss whether the Gunners can ride this wave all the way to the finish. Plus, we get an email from the victim of a photobomber and debate which Premier League manager we'd most want as our dad. Find us on Bluesky , X , Instagram , TikTok and YouTube , and email us here: show@footballramble.com . Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon...
Nov 04, 2025•38 min
Quick question, did anyone see Vítor Pereira in M&M World this weekend? Marcus, Luke and Pete are wondering how he spent his time between Saturday's defeat and his inevitable Sunday morning sacking. Elsewhere, Luke can't quite believe how bad Tottenham were in their loss to Chelsea. Plus, the FA Cup first round proper is back in all its glory. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble . Click here to become a Friend...
Nov 03, 2025•1 hr
We're back with another game of Jack's Encyclopaedia! Luke is putting the belt on the line once again, but can Marcus or Vish end his reign of terror? Pete is the ghoul with the gasm as he plays referee. Will the Luke Nation's walls finally crumble this week? Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2...
Oct 31, 2025•28 min
What happens if Man United actually win five games in a row? All we know is that bloke will get a haircut and we would never again let Vish back on the Ramble. Today, Marcus, Luke, Pete and Vish discuss whether Man United will take one step closer this weekend. Plus, we learn Pep Guardiola's morning routine and how many times a day Daniel Farke likes to have a shower. Click here to become a Friend of the Ramble on YouTube! Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per ...
Oct 31, 2025•52 min
Enzo Maresca said Chelsea need to “grow up” after they got another red card last night. I am afraid to say we don't agree Enzo... Today, Pete, Luke and Jim are here to glug on an erotic evening of Carabao action. Plus, more cheese puns and a wonderful story about Dermot Desmond's magnificent moustache. Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation...
Oct 30, 2025•55 min
What's good for Marcus Speller isn't necessarily what's good for the Ramble after Fulham spoiled everyone's fun by beating Wycombe on penalties last night. Today, Spellz is joined by Luke and Jim to unpick that. We also learn that the situation at Celtic needs medical intervention after Brother Brendy walked away from Paradise. Plus, John Terry displays why he might not be getting a job in management anytime soon. Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content...
Oct 29, 2025•1 hr 5 min
That's the question on everyone's lips right now. After three wins on the bounce in the Premier League, is Sir Jim Ratcliffe already drawing up plans to use The United Strand's luscious locks to insulate Old Trafford? Marcus, Jim and Pete have their theories... Lots more theories on today's Mailbag, from load-bearing dildos in the London Stadium, to the greatest British footballer of all time. Plus, Pete constructs his Frankenstein's monster footballer and it is – truly – an abomination that no ...
Oct 28, 2025•44 min
Hubble bubble, Donny’s causing trouble. Pete appears to have placed a curse on Virgil van Dijk. Today, he warns Jim that David Raya could be next. Marcus, Vish, Jim and Pete are here to review a weekend which included: The longest away day in English league football history, a 50-year-old becoming the first person to score in all ten divisions of the English football pyramid and the glorious return of the Scottish Cup. Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the co...
Oct 27, 2025•1 hr
We've got a heavyweight battle for you today in the MBA Arena as the absolute monarchy of the Luke Nation faces off against Clan Campbell. The belt (or the crown in Luke's case) is back on the line, but will it change hands after today's bout? Marcus is the man in the middle attempting (and failing) to keep order. Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five...
Oct 24, 2025•23 min
Does Sean Dyche like an emoji? Is it acceptable to lose to a side from Cyprus? Can you blame the wind for Emi Buendia's penalty? Are Hearts on the verge? And why is Wanda Icardi sliding into the DMs of Premier League footballers? There is plenty for Marcus, Luke and Jim to consider on today’s Ramble. Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5...
Oct 24, 2025•56 min
Pete takes a break from doing his taxes to sit in Marcus’ chair today. He, Luke and Jim were spoilt rotten by the Champions League last night. Let’s just not talk about Tottenham… The lads pick over that before turning their attention to the main event... The return of Sean Dyche! But will the reincarnation of old school tactics help or hinder the great man? Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be ...
Oct 23, 2025•45 min
Did denying Atletico access to hot water help Arsenal win at the Emirates last night? While Marcus, Jim and Vish ponder that, they are certain that Arsenal will be delighted they don't have to travel to Madrid for a return fixture. Elsewhere, Marcus is giddy after both Anthony Gordon and Marcus Rashford had a lovely night in Europe. Plus, is Rodri really from Peckham? Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'l...
Oct 22, 2025•54 min
Well, that didn't last long did it? Evangelos Marinakis took just 39 days to throw his new toy out of the bath as it looks like Ange Postecoglou has made way for... Sean Dyche. Oh God. Pete tells Marcus and Luke why Nottingham Forest would be better off with Mr Blobby as their new gaffer. Plus, will Erling Haaland break the all-time Premier League goals record? Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also ...
Oct 21, 2025•40 min
Feed the Isak and he will score. It’s just a shame his favourite food supplier is still in Newcastle. Today, Marcus, Luke and Pete wonder whether Liverpool will make a January move for Jacob Murphy. Plus, Pete revels in the fact that his views on Virgil van Dijk are finally being vindicated. Elsewhere, we wave goodbye to Ange Postecoglou after 39 days at Nottingham Forest and we try to decide who delivered the best cross in the Premier League this weekend. Please fill out Stak's listener survey!...
Oct 20, 2025•1 hr
After a controversial last outing in the Jack's Encyclopaedia arena, Luke fronts up to the public outrage over his 'Bueno' answer and takes on Marcus in another fiery bout! Pete rests and takes up the whistle after his mighty performance last week. Join us for a showdown between the Luke Nation and Marcus Municipality! Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of...
Oct 17, 2025•21 min
The Premier League is back! Marcus, Luke and Pete are here to give it the respectful welcome the league deserves. They try to figure out if Jack Wilshere and horses really do have backwards legs. English football hooliganism hits the pitches in Dubai. Plus, Pete announces his new ambition to become a football boot influencer - first up, the mighty BOTEMANS! Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be e...
Oct 17, 2025•53 min
The sad tale of Roy Hodgson’s England departure balanced by the joyous normality of Wayne Rooney dressing up as Freddie Mercury for his 40th. An episode of Ramble Uncut in perfect harmony. Plus, we learn what sort of texts José Mourinho used to send Henrikh Mkhitaryan at Man United. Today we're sharing the latest edition of Ramble Uncut – our weekly bonus episode normally only accessible to our Patreon members. It's an extra dollop of wonderful footballing nonsense. Enjoy. Sign up to the Footbal...
Oct 16, 2025•20 min
