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Ramble Uncut: Are you gonna eat that?
Hi gang! Today, we're bringing you a special teaser of what you can expect every week on the Football Ramble Patreon.For just $5 a month, you'll get an extended version of every Wednesday episode of the Ramble which we like to call Ramble Uncut. It's full of all the juicy stuff we would be rambling about if football wasn't always getting in the way. You'll also get to hear from other Patreon subscribers, as well as access to behind-the-scenes news and regular updates about Pete's botched haircuts.Just head to patreon.com/footballramble to subscribe!Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wilson’s wonderful wand
What is Pep Guardiola's five-year plan? Why are Algeria being crowned as 'Unofficial World Champions'? Is the Swindon training ground really haunted? And why would anyone ever disrespect the Nations League?Just some of the important issues Marcus, Jim, Vish and Andy are here to try and solve...Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farewell, Lee
They say all good things must come to an end, and in Lee Carsley's case maybe he wanted it that way - or maybe he didn't? Honestly, who knows.Marcus, Luke and Vish give their assessment on Carsley's tenure as England manager and ask what Thomas Tuchel will do with the inheritance he's been left with...Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are going up
England have been promoted to Nations League group A. EEEEEEEAAAAASSSSSAAAAAYYYY!!Today, Marcus, Luke and Vish are here to celebrate the promotion. Luke then fully hops aboard the Speller bandwagon and makes a compelling case in favour of the Nations League. Plus, we celebrate a much-needed victory for the Scots.Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mailbag: Is it time to bring in foreign referees?
It's been a pretty normal week in the world of PUG-MOL. But for some reason we got lots of questions about referees this week. Can anybody think why?Marcus, Jim & Andy give their takes on whether it's time for an overhaul of Premier League refs. Plus, we ponder on whether it's okay to be a boo boy and which clubs we have soft spots for.Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Preview show: Have another look at that
We've had Owen Hargreaves. We've had Michael Carrick. We've had Angel Gomes. And now, we've got Curtis Jones. Is he the answer we've craved for in England's midfield? Today Marcus, Jim, Pete and Andy are here to revel in a bloody brilliant win for England in Greece.LONG LIVE THE NATIONS LEAGUE!VOTE FOR US TO WIN AN FSA AWARD! CLICK HERE.Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sweet Greek revenge
Following an embarrassing display at Wembley, England head to Greece tonight in search of sweet revenge knowing a convincing win would be enough to get themselves one step closer to the holy grail of European football, Nations League A.Marcus, Jim & Vish are here to chat all about Lee Carsley's heroes.Oh, and Hervé Renard is back in the dugout. What could possibly go wrong?VOTE FOR US TO WIN AN FSA AWARD! CLICK HERE.Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Give Them Yo' Vote
Marcus launches his campaign to be the next Match of the Day presenter and fulfils his obligation to plug Pitbull’s upcoming gig in London. He's also joined by Jim and Vish to give David Coote the Football Ramble treatment. You simply do not want to miss it…VOTE FOR US TO WIN AN FSA AWARD! CLICK HERE.Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Title in Comic Sans
Roberto De Zerbi has had his overhead projector out again, this time to show off his Manchester United contract to get all his Marseille players motivated. Why, you ask? We’re not quite sure either.Marcus, Luke and Vish reflect on the latest hot new entries into the Managers Under Pressure Club heading into another dreaded international break, with Julen Lopetegui head of the pack. Was he ever right for West Ham? Meanwhile, Marcus explains why he’s worried about Crystal Palace and Erik Ten Hag tries his best to entrap Rúben Amorim in Brexit admin. Join us!VOTE FOR US TO WIN AN FSA AWARD! CLICK HERE.Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Panic on the streets of Manchester
What do Pep Guardiola and Stuart Pearce have in common? Marcus, Luke and Vish find out on today’s episode.Elsewhere, Ipswich won their first Premier League game in 22 years, all while wearing a kit designed by Ed Sheeran, and Mikel Arteta describes Chelsea as one of the best teams in Europe. Someone’s clearly been watching the Europa Conference League…VOTE FOR US TO WIN AN FSA AWARD! CLICK HERE.Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mailbag: What's the point in supporting a mid-table club?
It can be tough supporting a mid-table club. Supporters of Fulham, West Ham, Crystal Palace and Manchester United will know that feeling all too well. But what joys can mediocrity bring if not trophies?Marcus, Jim & Vish discuss that, plus one listener asks why English managers (with the obvious exceptions of Steve McClaren and Alan Pardew, two of our very best) never seem to want to work on the continent.It's all in this week's Mailbag!Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Preview Show: The Chelsea vending machine
Chelsea B beat FC Noah 8-0 in the Europa Conference League last night. At this stage, it just feels disrespectful. Will Chelsea show more respect to Arsenal? Today, Marcus, Jim, Vish and Pete start rubbing their thighs ahead of this Sunday’s 'big one'™.Elsewhere, Pete tells us he could be the reason that Julen Lopetegui is sacked by West Ham this weekend. Plus, we learn that Spurs man Pedro Porro has a rather - erm - unique way of taking out the bins.VOTE FOR US TO WIN AN FSA AWARD! CLICK HERE.Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ramble Reacts: Arsenal falter again
And look what they made Jim do. He’s only gone and smashed all his precious Ming vases in his living room.Marcus and Jim review a difficult night for Arsenal in Europe, as they were beaten by a canny Inter side 1-0 and did a peak impersonation of David Moyes’ Man United.Jim explains why he’s concerned about Arsenal’s inflexibility. Plus, our man on the continent – and for once we don’t mean Andy Brassell – brings us an excited voicenote from the Parc des Princes after a winner with the last kick of the game. Oh, and Tyrone Mings concedes a truly bizarre penalty for Aston Villa. Believe us…VOTE FOR US TO WIN AN FSA AWARD! CLICK HERE.Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter the piano man
We all know what radiation poisoning feels like, right? Surely? No? Well, according to Pete Donaldson it is similar to answering a question from Gary Cotterill at a press conference. Makes sense…Today, Pete’s joined by Marcus and Andy to tell them all about the time he performed at Abbey Road. We also find some time to talk about the Champions League. Plus, is Frank Lampard about to get a new job?VOTE FOR US TO WIN AN FSA AWARD! CLICK HERE.Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ramble Reacts: Harry “king of the skies” Wilson
Oh, what a night! Harry Wilson scores a beautiful stoppage time brace for Fulham, Jim Campbell reveals he has a hidden music career and Pete Donaldson admits he’s got a quite ludicrous new favourite snack.Plus, Pete and Jim get sent a message from a jubilant Marcus Speller on his way home from the Cottage…Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballrambleJoin the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Put a Tonk on it
When Anthony Gordon whipped in a beautiful ball from the right flank with his right foot, Marcus could draw only one conclusion: "We’ve got our game back!"Today, he’s joined by Vish and Jim who explain why Mikel Arteta has to take responsibility for Arsenal’s defeat to Newcastle. Elsewhere, has José Mourinho finally gone too far? And the brilliance of the FA Cup First Round proves that we might ACTUALLY have our game back!Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballrambleJoin the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mailbag: Will the Carabao Cup survive?
As FIFA unveils a new tournament every weekend and injuries pile up, we start today’s show wondering if the majestic Carabao Cup can survive the demands of modern football. Marcus wants to scrap it and trojan horse more international friendlies in the resulting gaps, but there we are.Vish and Jim are also here as we answer more of your questions. Why are football managers generally getting younger? What would coaches do if they could talk to players via NFL-style headsets? And we decide on the most distinctive “what’s good for the Ramble isn’t good for your club” signing possible - Cristiano back at United, anyone?Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Preview Show: Can we still use our voucher?
“Hey Ruud, do you know how to fix a roof?” Ruud van Nistelrooy wants to stay at Man United after Rúben Amorim gets the job and Pete has an idea on how Van Nistelrooy can make himself useful…Speaking of which, Marcus, Jim, Vish and Pete show sympathy for teams that are yet to play their Man United voucher. Do they have an expiry date? Elsewhere, Mikel Arteta continues to be mysterious and it’s all going wrong in Saudi for Steven Gerrard and Cristiano Ronaldo. Oh dear…Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ramble Reacts: Spurs send City packing on a vintage night of Carabao
Pete and Luke raise their heads from the overflowing Carabao trough to recap a chaotic night in England’s premier energy drink-adjacent sports competition. Spurs dished out some rock n’ roll hardcore football to send Man City packing - and Timo Werner scored. Yep, you read that right.Elsewhere, Man United’s players paid tribute to Erik ten Hag by smashing Leicester - even Casemiro had a good time - while a vintage Newcastle blew Chelsea’s backup boys away. The Carabao delivered once again, so join us!Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re Team Erik
Banning Cristiano Ronaldo from getting his trainers, redoing the plumbing himself, pocketing a cool £15 million on departure… Turns out Erik ten Hag is actually a genius and so we’re now Team Erik.Today, Vish gives us his thoughts on the United situation alongside Marcus, Pete and Luke as we wonder whether anyone is capable of steering this lumbering behemoth and if INEOS are actually any good.Elsewhere, Rodri won the Ballon d’Or and Real Madrid were typically gracious in defeat and we guzzle yet more midweek Carabao, because someone has to.Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Maresca in the madness
Time for more Tuesday chat! Marcus, Jim and Vish look over Chelsea’s curiously impressive start, as their young players continue to kick on and Enzo Maresca looks to have built a cohesive plan - even while looking like a scuba diving instructor.Elsewhere, we wonder why the Newcastle project is stalling after an underwhelming few weeks, FIFA unveils yet ANOTHER competition and Snoop Dogg issues a come and get me plea for the ages.Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ramble Reacts: Erik ten Hag has left Manchester United!
The seemingly inevitable has happened: after just four wins from 14 games - and an hour after we left the studio - Erik ten Hag has lost his job. Spare a thought for Antony...Even though the Ramble Curse has struck once again, Marcus and Luke just happened to be in the office. So let’s get their reaction!Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi Man City, can we get a lift?
Points shared at the Emirates but which side are happier? Today, Marcus, Jim, and Vish are here to unpick another fabulous weekend of Premier League action.Things also go from bad to worse for Man United, not only did they lose to West Ham but Man City have mugged them off ahead of tonight’s Ballon d’Or ceremony. Plus, we ring the barn burner alarm after Brentford and Ipswich complete a seven-goal thriller.Disclaimer: The curse on the Ramble has struck again. Emergency Erik ten Hag podcast to follow... Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mailbag: How do we deal with football conspiracies?
Were the moon landings faked? Did aliens build the pyramids? Did Howard Webb intervene to get William Saliba sent off against Bournemouth?Philosophers and academics have long debated these events to find out the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.On today's Mailbag, Marcus, Luke and Andy explore football's growing conspiracy culture and find out what can be done about it.Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Preview Show: The Slot Factor
Death, taxes and Jose Mourinho getting sent off on a big European night. The Special One played the hits against Man United and today Marcus, Luke and Andy are here to enjoy the music.Elsewhere, Andy explains why Arsenal have a lot on the line when they play Liverpool on Sunday. But don’t worry, we learn that Mikel Arteta has stolen Mauricio Pochettino’s lemons.Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballrambleJoin the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ramble Reacts: Liverpool pass another test
Liverpool travelled to the Red Bull Arena and left with all three points. Naturally, Pete is wearing his Monster Energy hat to celebrate.Today, he’s joined by famous Carabao man Luke Moore to count how many times Loïs Openda was caught offside. Elsewhere, Man City play the hits with a 5-0 win against Sparta Prague and José Mourinho wants another Premier League medal. COME ON!Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballrambleJoin the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Haystacks Peace and the pesky prattling parrot
ASTON VILLA ARE TOP OF THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE! Does that mean Emi Martínez gets a new trophy to hump? Today, Marcus, Andy, Jim and Vish commend Unai Emery for creating a team that looks comfortable among Europe’s best.Elsewhere, Mikel Arteta displays some more bizarre behaviour, a parrot gets a Spanish referee in trouble and Phil Neville wins his first trophy at Portland Timbers.Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballrambleJoin the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ramble Reacts: Crystal Palace’s woes continue
Grandad Roy, come and help Uncle Marc, would you?Nottingham Forest beat Crystal Palace 1-0 and continued their remarkable defensive record, all while Chris Wood plays like prime Christian Vieri. But why is it all going wrong in south London? And can anyone tell Eze to stop shooting all the time? Marcus and Vish react to the Monday night football! Plus, the FA formally seek clarification that Gary O’Neil did indeed call them k***heads.Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballrambleJoin the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Battle of the little boys
Arne Slot’s lot are still top of the table! Marcus, Luke, Vish and Pete talk through a pulsating Sunday afternoon showdown with Chelsea – but thankfully Pete won’t be revealing “everything that’s in his head”.One thing Vish reveals is his belief that Howard Webb should be completely naked if he sits in the stands at any Premier League game – for full transparency – after he caused a stir down in Bournemouth. Plus, Gary O’Neil wages war with little guys after Wolves concede a gutting late winner to Man City, Vish gets an education in swinging, and David James’ big hands denying a mascot their dream goal at Anfield gets us thinking about the biggest hands we’ve ever shaken.Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballrambleJoin the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mailbag: Do we need chaotic managers?
Right then, Tommy Tuchs has got the big job so now we wait for the inevitable chaos that trails in his path. It's going to be box office, but is the entertainment factor worth it?Marcus, Jim & Andy are here to debate whether it's time to bring back managerial double acts and which rules they reckon they could break if they played in the top flight.Plus, a nod to Alan Pardew. Lovely to get a mench in for Pards.Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Preview Show: Give it Thomas Frank
The Barclays is back! Marcus, Andy, Jim and Pete are fizzing at the prospect of a goalmongous return when Spurs play West Ham in the Premier League tomorrow lunchtime.Elsewhere, Marcus accuses Pete of making up managerial rumours. Does he have a point? Or is Pete just in the know...Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q.Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ramble Uncut: Jay Rayner and The Turbines
Today, we're bringing you a special teaser of what you can expect every week on the Football Ramble Patreon.For just $5 a month, you'll get an extended version of every Wednesday episode of the Ramble! It's called Ramble Uncut and it's full of all the stuff we would be talking about if football wasn't always getting in the way. You'll get correspondence from other Patreon subscribers, behind-the-scenes news and regular Pitbull updates.Just head to patreon.com/footballramble to subscribe!Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My giddy aunt, it’s Thomas Tuchel!
“It’s difficult to believe, at this point, that the FA are in negotiations with Thomas Tuchel” - Luke Moore, 15th October 2024.Marcus, Luke and Jim are here to react to the news that Thomas Tuchel is the new England manager. Strap in…Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I do want the job, but I haven’t applied
It’s a Lions Watch takeover! Marcus and Luke cast their deciding votes on the future of the England managerial post: has Lee Carsley passed the job interview? Does he even want to pass the interview? Has he even submitted his CV for said interview?They look back on the international break and England's performances, answer your questions, and discuss reports of the FA considering both Thomas Tuchel and Pep Guardiola. According to Luke, one’s using the England job as a negotiation tactic and the other MIGHT actually, genuinely be interested. But WHO?! Listen to find out!Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You are not entertained
Who's more confused, Lee Carsley or Pete Donaldson? A question which is in itself so confusing that we're really confused trying to answer it. All we know is that England won yesterday and Marcus, Luke, Vish and Pete are here to try and make sense of it all.Elsewhere, Scotland didn’t win at the weekend but there is a new pizza named after Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour, so that's a victory of sorts. But the real winner from the weekend is, of course, League One Manager of the Month Steve Bruce! You simply cannot keep a good man down.Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mailbag: How do we fix the international break?
It's the bloomin' weekend and luckily for you, it's full of Nations League excitement. Seriously though, the whole football calendar is an absolute mess.Marcus, Luke and Vish embark on the challenge of trying to fix the window, whilst also asking whether fans actually prefer boring football.Oh, and listener Charlie has a wedding conundrum that we're called into action for advice on.Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Preview Show: A confusing broth
Lee Carsley experimented with starting all the cooks for England and what transpired was one confusing broth. Today, Luke tells Marcus and Vish why England need a manager that is brave enough to drop some of England’s more talented players.Elsewhere, we celebrate Marcello Lippi’s birthday and is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer positioning himself to have another shot at the Man United job? We bloody hope so…Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mama Marcus
Is that… a half fit Harry Kane trundling up the pitch? Oh YES! International football is back and England face Greece tonight!Marcus, Pete and Andy celebrate with wedding cake in the post (Marcus wishes), a sprinkling of David Beckham nostalgia, and some angry reviews of Andrés Iniesta’s vineyard to finish. Plus, Pete’s verdict on some wild fits in the French squad. Better than Harry Maguire’s ‘man accused of insider training’ chic, I suppose. Come join us!Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester City’s glove emporium
Manchester City laid the smallest of gloves on the Premier League this week. But what does it all mean? Today, Marcus and Andy crossover to our official legal reporter Pete Donaldson for some fascinating insight into this new development.Elsewhere, Jurgen Klopp has somehow found the energy for a new job - a case of Red Bull will do that for you - and Andy explains the real reason why Man United appointed Ruud van Nistelrooy as Erik ten Hag’s assistant. Plus, Fizzer’s boys are on the march!Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing: The English Disease
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, you’ll hear Episode 1: Kicking Off. Subscribe at https://lnk.to/englishdisease or search 'The English Disease' to listen to Episode 2 and 3 right now. New episodes drop every Tuesday throughout October.Extraordinary sporting stories that really matter. From Stak, this is Legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Timmy ten Hag
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 before the real football starts this week. Bring on that international break!Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Carroll for England
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 YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamKx7RL7UVMdlfanN0Q.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mailbag: Is it okay for fans to leave early?
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 Neville’s orgasm doesn’t count...Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Preview Show: Donaldson & Champion
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] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ramble Reacts: A momentous night for Aston Villa
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] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Sheep
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, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ramble Reacts: The Cherries beat the sea slugs
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 YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vish’s public therapy
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 X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mailbag: Are the dark arts getting darker?
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] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Preview Show: Qaraline Quentin
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 Encyclopaedia!Find us on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected] 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. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.