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Klopp’s war on telly: Liverpool win again, Arsenal and Man United flop and Townsend hits five

A strange weekend of football as Liverpool keep it up but Spurs, Arsenal and Man United all implode to various degrees, in what will surely become known as The Season Where Nobody Seemed That Bothered About Finishing Third or Fourth. The Premier League also says goodbye to Neil Warnock and his fancy new stance, various play-offs take shape and we speculate on the behind-closed-doors character of Delia Smith. Featuring guest appearances from Nick Hewer, Keith Richards and artist Ian Holloway. Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Further reading: Shockingly, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer doesn’t think Man United were good enough for the top four:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/48170771Jordan Henderson is hoping for a favour from his old boss:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/may/05/liverpool-jordan-henderson-mentor-prayersThe final day of The Championship in all its mad glory:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/championship-results-norwich-play-offs-leeds-aston-villa-west-brom-derby-a8900596.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 6, 201954 min

Happy Days: More Messi magic, crunch time for Cardiff, Brendan Rodgers plots a twist

Incredible scenes on the end of Lionel Messi’s foot at the Camp Nou have left us as giddy as a certain anchor’s aunt. We look back at the setbacks that Liverpool and Spurs faced in Europe, rate Ajax’s chances of winning the damn thing and also wonder if Brendan Rodgers might be the crucial element in deciding where the Premier League title parks itself come the end of the season. Along the way we speculate on the behind the scenes history of the Scholes family, wonder if time is running out for Andros Townsend to prove Marcus right and probably use the word “effluvia” too much. Standard procedure, really. This show is sponsored by bet365Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:Lionel Messi continues his absurd record against Premier League clubs:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/barcelona-vs-liverpool-fc-lionel-messi-goals-record-champions-league-ucl-a8895911.htmlMoussa Sissoko warns you not to write off Spurs against Ajax:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/may/01/tottenham-champions-league-ajaxJurgen Klopp needs a favour from his landlord:https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11712/11704063/leicesters-brendan-rodgers-responds-to-jurgen-klopps-landlord-joke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 2, 201943 min

Ramble Meets... Sam Matterface

In this latest episode of Ramble Meets..., Luke talks to Chief Football Commentator at ITV and talkSPORT Sam Matterface. Sam delivers spectacular insight into what it's like to be a commentator at the top level, from what preparation he does before a big game to how hospital radio, Portsmouth's promotion season, and being the youngest restaurant manager in McDonald's history helped him on his way.In addition to that, he tells us what he's looking for in a co-commentator, what the inside of his commentary box looks like, and why he will never again describe a shot on goal as 'fifty two parts water, one part orange squash'.To listen to further insight from Sam on the world of commentary, check out his podcast All Football Commentators Are Geeks on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts.This episode of Ramble Meets... is sponsored by bet365***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. 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.

May 1, 201950 min

Dorito Burrito: It’s still tight at the top, David De Gea’s woes continue and Brighton still aren’t safe

We drag ourselves out of the sick bay despite our various ailments - stomach upsets, bronchitis, Townsenditis - to look over a fascinating weekend of football in which Leeds and Marcelo Bielsa took centre stage. What. A. Ruck. It’s exactly what we will not pretend we don’t want to see. We also look at David De Gea and his latest inopportune out of body experience, imagine what a deadly combination Ashley Barnes and Jamie Vardy would have been at school and learn of Andre Santos’ new life as a restauranteur. If that’s not enough there’s also an always-welcome update on the whereabouts of “emotional bloke” Kevin Keegan. Get involved. Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Further reading:David De Gea has his manager’s backing:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/david-de-gea-mistake-watch-manchester-united-chelsea-ole-gunnar-solskjaer-video-a8890531.htmlThe Guardian dare to peer into the mind of Marcelo Bielsa:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/apr/29/marcelo-bielsa-aston-villa-goal-leeds-proudKen Early’s excellent piece on the intricacies of the modern Premier League:https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/english-soccer/ken-early-football-s-new-age-neutralises-philosophies-of-the-past-1.3874358 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 29, 201948 min

Pogback: PFA Team of the Year, Manchester derby fallout, and the race for the title hots up

Hello and a very warm welcome to this, the latest instalment of The Football Ramble. The boys (sans Jim, sadly laid low with illness) cast their beady eyes over all the midweek action and then, as is the custom, look ahead to all the most exciting games in the Premier League this weekend.There's also plenty of time for all your favourites, too - Pete having a rant about Mike Ashley, Going for Glold, a best bet and lots, lots more. Don't sleep on it!To email us, hit up: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. 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.

Apr 25, 201948 min

Ramble Meets... James Horncastle

James Horncastle is a writer, broadcaster and pundit specialising in Italian football. Here, in this latest episode of Ramble Meets... he tells Luke about his path to his current role in the vanguard of Italian football coverage, from a kid growing up in Hull to a highly respected journalist rubbing shoulders with Carlo Ancelotti and Marcelo Lippi.In his own passionate style, James also speaks eloquently on the future of European football, how mastering the Italian language helped him get ahead, and what advice he would give to aspiring journalists looking to find their way in the game.This episode of Ramble Meets... is sponsored by bet365***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. 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.

Apr 24, 201949 min

Ole Gunnar get ya: Everton gub United, Man City sneak past Spurs, and George Weah has a problem

Right, it's Easter Monday, but football waits for no-one and so we're back in the studio ruminating on what's been happening on this, the holiest of weekends. Obviously Man City and Liverpool both won, the latter partly thanks to Sean Morrison's back, but don't forget, Everton also dished out a hiding. Mr Solskjaer is obviously absolutely fuming about it.Elsewhere Pete tries to defend his dreadful opinion of Ayoze Perez after he netted a hat-trick against Southampton, Shokdran Mustafi does his usual, and George Weah has to deal with a worrying infestation...To get in touch, it's: [email protected]!***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. 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.

Apr 22, 201952 min

12 Eggs of Easter: Sven-Göran Eriksson

It’s Good Fryday and for our final egg we have the Egg Royale, the Golden Goose Egg, a smooth, notorious player who was well and truly laid, pro-teen with squad selection and at one time the toast of the nation.Sven, Sven, Sven-Göran Eriksson. It could only be him.This show is sponsored by bet365Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. 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.

Apr 19, 201922 min

Oh Bebe, Bebe: Spurs vs City is a European classic, Liverpool stroll on and Cardiff have hope

WOW! Spurs and Man City serve up one of the maddest, most entertaining games in recent memory and as if that wasn’t enough we get to see them do it all again on Sunday. Liverpool had a calmer time of it but have to be wary of Neil Warnock’s slightly resurgent Cardiff, while Man United look like the party might be over. Again. Elsewhere Andros Townsend infiltrates our dreams, there’s confusion about Ed the Duck and tabard etiquette, while yet more doctors get in touch. This show is sponsored by bet365Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:An incredible night for Spurs:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47970607Man United have work to do, according to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/apr/16/manchester-united-facing-rebuilding-job-after-barcelona-defeat-admits-solskjrJames Milner doesn’t expect Man City to slow down:https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/11696853/milner-city-will-react-like-champions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18, 201949 min

12 Eggs of Easter: Gianluca Vialli

We keep the series rolling with a most decorated egg. Vialli starred for teams like Juvhentus and Shellsea, becoming player manager at the batter when Ruud Gullit got the egg-sac.He had opulent beginnings but don’t omelette that fool you; there was no silver egg spoon in this man’s mouth. This show is sponsored by bet365Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. 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.

Apr 18, 201920 min

12 Eggs of Easter: Fabien Barthez

A fine custodian of the egg basket, the crème de la crème egg, the quiche de résistance.  A rare smoked egg with impressive refleggses, he lay have been prone to letting his membrane wander but even when over-egging things he was always sp-egg-tacular. This show is sponsored by bet365Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. 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.

Apr 17, 201920 min

12 Eggs of Easter: Gary McAllister

The Scotch egg himself! Free kicks were his eggy bread and butter, his passing ostretched defences and his volleys left goalkeepers pickled.In one of football’s most unexp-egg-ted swan songs he became a Liverpool eggular at the age of 35. And yes swans lay eggs. This show is sponsored by bet365Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. 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.

Apr 16, 201924 min

Mo Salah, Mo Problems: Liverpool roast Chelsea, Everton frustrate, and Newcastle might just be safe…

Liverpool keep doing the business and though Shay Given may have barely looked up from his dinner when Mo Salah scored one of the goals of the season, we couldn’t believe our luck. We also found time to despair at Everton’s performance against Fulham, find that a discussion on aspect ratio and frame rates leads to an explanation of how Newcastle are programmed, and enjoy some innovative product placement from West Ham’s owners.Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Further reading:Jonathan Wilson on Jordan Henderson’s Liverpool influence:https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2019/apr/15/jordan-henderson-liverpool-dogged-captain-centre-stage-title-raceJames Maddison pranks Demarai Gray:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lehg6ycBiQoOle Gunnar Solskjaer fears his squad aren’t fit enough:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-news-ole-gunnar-solskjaer-player-fitness-summer-transfer-news-team-injury-a8870291.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 15, 201946 min

12 Eggs of Easter: Eggs in the Making

What comes first, the man or the egg? We egg each other on to identifry eggsamples of players we think are going the eggstra farmyard to achieve egghood.Also features an eggstraordinary showbiz aneggdote. Cracking.This show is sponsored by bet365Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. 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.

Apr 15, 201921 min

12 Eggs of Easter: Dion Dublin

We continue our Easter eggstravaganza with a man who always has his sunny side up, a man loved by the great Aleggs Ferg-egg-son, a man sent off for eggbutting Robbie Savage.His head both poached goals and hatched The Dube, and this versatility meant you could throw him into any mixing bowl.This show is sponsored by bet365Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. 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.

Apr 14, 201921 min

12 Eggs of Easter: Arrigo Sacchi

As we hit the half dozen of our 12 Eggs of Easter we dip into the career of the hard boiled former shoe salesmen who left the doubters with egg on their faces by winning back to back European Egg Cups.Working his way from amateur football all the way to a World Cup final, it’s not over egging it to say that his eggacy is the stuff of yolklore.This show is sponsored by bet365Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. 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.

Apr 13, 201920 min

12 Eggs of Easter: Thierry Henry

Why does Thierry Henry only have one egg for breakfast? Because one egg is un oeuf.The eggsquisite, runny, defence scrambling faberge egg had a free range of ability but is he an egg at all? Can one choose to be an egg, or must egghood come naturally? Join us in our most controversial eggspose yet.This show is sponsored by bet365Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. 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.

Apr 12, 201922 min

Flying meal deals: Champions League drama, Chelsea visit Anfield, and can Crystal Palace spoil Pep’s party?

The weekend ahead sees many a potential thigh rubber, but is it Liverpool vs Chelsea? Burnley vs Cardiff? Sean Dyche vs Neil Warnock? It’ll probably be all of them. As well as looking forward, we look back over recent Champions League ding dongs, including harking back to Liverpool and Chelsea’s drab beef of yesteryear, via yet more football food fights and a worrying spread of potential misinformation from a rogue Jim. A different Jim that is, not our resident one. This show is sponsored by bet365Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:Jonathan Wilson on Pep Guardiola’s European over-thinking:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/apr/10/pep-guardiola-away-games-champions-league-manchester-city-tottenham-overthinkingMaurizio Sarri on how Danny Drinkwater is such a good player he can’t play him:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/chelsea-danny-drinkwater-maurizio-sarri-manager-sarriball-style-drink-driving-a8864401.htmlChris Wood with some mind games for Neil Warnock and Cardiff:https://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/football/clarets/cardiff-clash-is-bigger-game-for-bluebirds-insists-burnley-striker-wood-1-9703685 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 201947 min

12 Eggs of Easter: Leeds United 2001

When most people think of the Leeds United side of this era they think of the reckless whisk assessment that led to their ultimately devastating financial irr-egg-ularities, but it was an enjoyable ride up to then.Their two-egged Champions League semi-final against Valencia, in which most of the squad shaved their heads, was the peak of this ride, and we’re here to reminisce about the hatching of their audacious European plan. This show is sponsored by bet365Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. 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.

Apr 11, 201920 min

12 Eggs of Easter: Yordan Letchkov

Bulgaria’s Yordan Letchkov poached one of the most memorable goals in the sizzling heat of USA ’94 to put himself into World (Egg) Cup yolk-lore.But there was more to the man than that iconic moment, with a surprisingly well documented leggacy at Hamburg, a clash with John Toshack and a political career with its fair share of eggnomony.This show is sponsored by bet365Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 10, 201921 min

12 Eggs of Easter: Pierluigi Collina

Cracking on with the second of our Easter specials we discuss the original notable egg, Pierluigi Collina.A rare eggxample of a universally popular referee, he remembranes a shining example of how one should officiate the game, and we pay our resp-egg-ts appropriately.This show is sponsored by bet365Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. 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.

Apr 9, 201920 min

Petey Blinders: A classic FA Cup semi, Liverpool back on top, Arsenal slump on the road

What a belter from Watford and Wolves at Wembley! A world class finish from Gerard Deulofeu, a luchador inspired goal from Raul Jimenez, and an emotional post match interview from big-hearted Troy Deeney. Man City and Brighton also played. Not to be outdone, the Premier League keeps it tight, and we also give our thoughts on Rube Goldberg machines, wiggly gigglys, and a certain Obvious German. As if that isn’t enough, Pete asks; can you keep an appendix? Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Further reading:Gerard Deulofeu’s inspired performance:https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2019/apr/07/gerard-deulofeu-mouse-roared-watford-wolverhampton-fa-cup-semi-finalEven Arsenal don’t understand their own away form:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/everton-arsenal-result-score-sokratis-player-ratings-a8859831.htmlRonaldinho Junior went undercover and still got himself a deal:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47854010 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 8, 201958 min

12 Eggs of Easter: Bobby Charlton

This Easter we’re bringing you, our dear listeners, 12 specials based around our favourite footballing eggs! Our eggstravaganza begins with a look at the Red Devilled egg himself, Bobby Charlton. One of football’s most beloved eggs, the great man could crack a ball like few others and we’re here to revel in his l-egg-acy.This show is sponsored by bet365Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. 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.

Apr 8, 201921 min

Man City Nights: FA Cup semis, Spurs move in and Fulham drop out

FA Cup semi-final weekend is upon us, great news for Wembley as Spurs have now officially moved in to their new home, while over in West London the aisles of Waitrose are deathly quiet as Fulham go down.As well as a look ahead to the weekend’s action we hear of more football landlords, Benjamin Mendy’s exploits and Pete’s mattress conundrums. Episode also features Big Sam, Cherie Blair and Mike Dean.This show is sponsored by bet365Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:Rafa wants some money again:https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11681821/rafa-benitez-calls-for-newcastle-to-spend-75m-to-improve-quality-in-final-thirdSpurs move into their new gaff:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/tottenham-hotspur-new-stadium-news-vs-crystal-palace-mauricio-pochettino-son-eriksen-video-a8854016.htmlTroy Deeney isn’t that bothered about an FA Cup semi-final:https://talksport.com/football/fa-cup/522165/troy-deeney-watford-fa-cup-semi-final-wolves/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 4, 201946 min

Slow Lloris: Liverpool win it late, Neil Warnock blows his top, and Pompey rule Wembley again

Another dramatic weekend of football as Liverpool and Spurs keep it topsy-turvy, Huddersfield get relegated, and the referee’s assistant and Neil Warnock put on a show at Cardiff, with Callum Hudson-Odoi having the best seat in the house. Elsewhere we have Uri Geller, Jim’s medical adventures, Luke’s inspiring day out at Wembley and so much more. Get yourself on board. Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Further reading:Portsmouth’s Jamal Lowe on his journey to Wembley:https://www.theguardian.com/football/football-league-blog/2019/mar/27/portsmouth-jamal-lowe-checkatrade-trophy-final-sunderland-non-leagueJermaine Jeans has his doubts about Hugo Lloris:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47768704Andy Robertson and his delicious crosses:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/liverpool-fc-tottenham-result-andy-robertson-premier-league-title-a8849061.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 1, 201957 min

Sven in your ends: Ole gets the gig, Hudson-Odoi impresses and there’s a thigh rubber at Anfield

Sven in your ends: Ole gets the gig, Hudson-Odoi impresses and there’s a thigh rubber at Anfield The Premier League is back and so are we! Obviously. Nothing else on. Much to look forward to as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer takes charge of his first game as full time Man United boss, Liverpool welcome Spurs to Anfield, Neil Warnock and Maurizio Sarri clash on the Cardiff catwalk and Andros Townsend steps up the pursuit of his 5th Premier League goal of the season. Elsewhere we discuss the well documented Demon of Stamford Bridge, Pantomime Dames and some exciting news about our upcoming live shows, that being that there are some! Head to www.ramblelive.com to buy tickets now! This show is sponsored by bet365Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:Ole Gunnar Soslkjaer is the boss!https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/mar/28/ole-gunnar-solskjaer-appointed-manchester-united-permanent-managerLouis Van Gaal on his time at Old Trafford, among other things:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47704834Harry Kane’s NFL plan:http://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/26247752/harry-kane-wants-conquer-premier-league-nfl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 201947 min

Gareth's Gubbers: England fly out of the blocks, and Scotland let everyone down

Happy Monday! Welcome to your all-new episode of The Football Ramble! This time around, we discuss England's dismantling of Czech Republic at Wembley, marvel at Northern Ireland, Wales and Republic of Ireland's fine starts, and then laugh at Scotland. Sorry, Scotland, but you've brought it on yourselves.Elsewhere, there's a Fort William update, the best of the rest in European qualifying, and we give you all a long-overdue Saido Berahino update.To get in touch or to suggest a Best Bet, hit us up at [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. 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.

Mar 25, 201951 min

Rice Rice Baby: England, Scotland and Wales look to the future, Northern Ireland have a mountain to climb

International football is back! There could be very exciting times ahead for the home nations aside from poor Northern Ireland, who have a draw Michael O’Neill called “very cruel”. England have an exciting crop of players coming through, Scotland look as strong as they have in years and Wales could do well if Ryan Giggs has got time to be around and coach them. Away from the international stage we have news of a Dickie Borthwick TV appearance, an email section with a jealousy-inspiring spend and the tantalising prospect of the first ever Order of the Ramble Empire…This show is sponsored by bet365Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:Declan Rice can bring something new to England:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/england-vs-czech-republic-declan-rice-squad-team-news-fixtures-euro-2020-epl-table-a8832666.htmlMatej Vydra has some thoughts on Harry Maguire:https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12016/11671431/harry-maguire-is-englands-weak-link-says-matej-vydraEuro 2020 qualifiers ahoy:https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2019/mar/21/euro-2020-qualifiers-and-international-football-10-things-to-look-out-for Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 201947 min

Nicklas Spendtner: FA Cup controversies, a West Ham comeback and an angry Marcelo Bielsa

The FA Cup quarter finals are over and they were full of late goals, VAR controversy and sort-of-but-not-quite cupsets, the Championship had an outfield player in goal, and in the Premier League Javier Hernandez’s impressive under-the-radar goal return justified the West Ham spend that everyone’s jealous of.As well as all this, Wes Morgan wins Brendan Rodgers’ Epitomising the Humble Attitude of the Group Award, Paul Scholes has enough and we learn of a delightfully specialist app, link below. Don’t worry, it’s safe for work…Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:Is too much made of Liverpool and their bottle?https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/liverpool-fulham-result-table-manchester-city-bottle-jurgen-klopp-premier-league-title-race-epl-a8827476.htmlMarcelo Bielsa’s wonderfully stroppy post-match interview:https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/competitions/championship/11667363/bielsa-quiet-on-defeatThe King Kev Quote Generator!https://daniel-cross.github.io/keegan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 18, 201954 min

Football tapas: English clubs remain in Europe, the FA Cup returns, and the Premier League says hi

What a competition-hopping show we have for you here; four English teams into the last eight of the Champions League! Man City making a daunting FA Cup trip to Swansea, with their fast players and hilariously bad penalties! West Ham and Huddersfield in the good old Premier League!Despite so many competitions to cover we still find time to report on some father and son bragging rights, enjoy some cheeky goals from yesteryear and ask; do we eat up goalkeepers?This show is sponsored by bet365Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:Jurgen Klopp is in a good mood:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47564048That magnificent Bersant Celina penalty:https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/competitions/championship/11664702/west-brom-3-0-swanseaDickie Borthwick - you can still find him:https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/jan/05/never-slowed-down-sports-champions-playing-their-80s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 201944 min

Shola Didn’t Score: The top four fight gets juicy, Newcastle win a cracker and Jack Grealish steps up

Another excellent weekend of action with an intense Weird Derby at Selhurst Park, a thrilling match between Newcastle United and Jordan Pickford, and Spurs thrusting themselves into the fight for the top four. As well as this red hot chat we’ve got a nuclear weapon on the pitch, we’ve got huddle etiquette, we’ve got dubious lookalikes, we’ve got it all, damn it. Come on in. Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:Ole the Landlord:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-liverpool-ole-gunnar-solskjaer-virgil-van-dijk-house-epl-table-a8815411.htmlJack Grealish had a strange old weekend:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/mar/10/aston-villa-jack-grealish-attacked-by-spectator-birmingham-cityFIFA find themselves back in the limelight:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/mar/10/qatar-fifa-world-cup-2022-damian-collins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 11, 201953 min

Notable libertines: Man United, Spurs do the job and the Premier League’s oddest derby looms

The good times continue for Man United as they make history in Europe by enjoyably mugging off PSG while their largely injured squad watched on from the sidelines (and internet). And, as well as looking back, we look forward to their trip to the Emirates, Crystal Palace and Brighton locking beaks in what may now become known as The Delayed Derby, while Neil Warnock tries to get in Southampton heads.Off the pitch, Robert Snodgrass has a lot of explaining to do, we learn that as well as a David Beckham statue there’s a David Beckham temple, and Ramble Baker Steve Hobbs makes a welcome return, with news of an opportunity. This show is sponsored by bet365Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:Crystal Palace and Brighton’s rivalry explained:https://www.theguardian.com/football/football-league-blog/2011/sep/27/brighton-crystal-palace-rivalryHow the current rules on handball is applied:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47471380Just some Man United legends having a nice time:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/ole-gunnar-solskjaer-man-utd-psg-vs-manchester-united-champions-league-sir-alex-ferguson-eric-a8811601.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 7, 201947 min

A pie of worms: Draws galore, offsides bore, and a tight top four

Another excellent weekend of football involving surprisingly thrilling draws, confusion about the offside rule and late goals, which for the record still count. That makes it sound a bit pedestrian but honestly it was brilliant. While discussing all that we make our best Pep Guardiola noises, get some clarity on the cost of a booking, put a photoshop challenge to you, the listener, and get a comprehensive answer to last week’s joint question. Also, Pie and Chips Man HITS OUT. Now please stop emailing us about pies.Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:Liverpool’s attacking presence is wobbling:https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2019/mar/03/liverpool-mohamed-salah-everton-jurgen-kloppArsenal are gaining some versatility:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/arsenal-news-tottenham-fixtures-vs-manchester-united-watch-video-highlights-replay-europa-league-a8805956.htmlThe Beckhams and Snoop:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47432089 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 4, 201953 min

Treble Treble: Liverpool hit five, Chelsea recover quickly, and Brendan Rodgers returns

A full round of midweek fixtures to play with! What a joy, and it didn’t disappoint. Liverpool were rampant, Spurs provided a comical own glol, even Mesut Ozil made a guest appearance. Best of all though, Brendan Rodgers stalks the land once more, ready to show us what we’ve been missing. You’ll also not be surprised to learn that the pie thing is rumbling on, with the opinion of a professional thrown into the mix, as well as a pondering of limbs and a surprising revelation about fines. This show is sponsored by bet365Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:Maurizio Sarri gets his measured revenge:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/feb/28/dropping-arrizabalaga-payback-chelsea-sarriTrent Alexander-Arnold gets his own song:https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-fans-answer-jurgen-klopps-15898753Here comes Brendan Rodgers:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47381448 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28, 201948 min

Boo-el: The Carabao Cup ends in farce, Man United and Liverpool are even and Claude gets the sack

So much beef this weekend! Be it Maurizio Sarri and Kepa Arrizabalaga, Mauricio Pochettino and Mike Dean or The Football Ramble and The Football Ramble’s correspondence section, the place has been left looking like a butcher’s floor, and that butcher does not have a convincing hygiene rating. We have yet more pie chat, there’s a welcome appearance from Ian McShane, and this week the WhatsApp group is very fancy. Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:Has Maurizio Sarri been fatally undermined?https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47352352Farewell, Claude Puel:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/feb/24/claude-puel-sacked-leicester-cityMan City may have won a cup, but at what cost? The cost is some injuries:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-vs-man-city-result-final-score-team-news-injury-latest-update-a8795371.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 25, 201951 min

Pie lies? Champions League action, the Carabao Cup final and Man United vs Liverpool

It’s all happening! On Sunday, Man City and Chelsea face off for the season’s first chance of silverware, Cristiano Ronaldo is getting mugged off in the Champions League, and Liverpool are gearing up to visit Man United at Old Trafford in what could be one of the most crucial games of the season. What a time to be alive. As ever we hear from you, our dear listeners, with both informative and possibly made up correspondence, relish in our alternative game and discuss Diego Simeone and his famous cojones. This show is sponsored by bet365Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:The Carabao Cup final looms:https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11679/11636202/carabao-cup-final-can-pep-guardiola-and-manchester-city-really-win-the-quadrupleMan City have a lad in Sane:https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2019/feb/21/leroy-sane-manchester-city-schalke-champions-leagueDiego Simeone on his balls:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47310918 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 201944 min

Dropped pies: Man City crush Newport County’s FA Cup dream, Wolves get what they need and Millwall march on

Newport County, we will miss you. A heroic FA Cup effort against Man City at Rodney Parade ended as it was always going to, but what an effort! It was a cagey weekend in the cup but Millwall gave it the love it deserves, Swansea’s Dan James impressed with his superhuman pace and Ashley Cole returned with a bang (goal).Elsewhere Portsmouth embarrass themselves, we envision a Mike Dean testimonial and there’s a plea for information about a man who was once the future of law enforcement in Hartlepool. Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:Pep Guardiola was impressed with Rodney Parade:https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/17440753.pep-guardiolas-praise-for-amazing-rodney-parade-home-crowd-after-fa-cup-clash-between-newport-county-afc-and-manchester-city/Daniel Taylor on football’s nepotism issue:https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2019/feb/17/everythings-a-little-too-cosy-in-footballs-game-of-family-fortunesPortsmouth. Oh, Portsmouth:https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/competitions/league-one/11639244/southend-3-3-portsmouth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 18, 201949 min

Delete your account: Man United lose in Europe, Spurs excite and the FA Cup returns

A mixed week for English clubs in Europe so far as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s party suffers its first real setback, in fact the party too such a turn he chucked out Alexis Sanchez and Paul Pogba takes himself home. Spurs, on the other hand, are having such a lovely time that if they’re not careful they won’t get their deposit back before they move into the new place.Looking ahead to an FA Cup weekend we’re keeping an eye out for a cupset as Man City visit the mighty Newport County, and there’s the usual mixture of DNA tests, goal machine Shane Duffy and Luke’s live remixing. This show is sponsored by bet365Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:Mario Balotelli enjoyed Man United’s Champions League defeat:https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-utd-city-balotelli-psg-15822237Newport County’s Michael Flynn thinks a win over Man City would be the biggest FA Cup upset ever:https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/17432261.michael-flynn-convinced-newport-county-can-beat-manchester-city/How long can Spurs stay under the radar?https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47234647 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 201941 min

Sorryball: Man City gub Chelsea, Liverpool win in style, and Cardiff get a big three points

Hello! We keep ourselves in the studio for close to an hour for the inquest into Chelsea’s awful performance against Man City, also taking the time to run the rule over Spurs’ sneaky title bid and Southampton’s “disaster”.There are also “words of a non-pacifist nature” in The Old Farm Derby, some speedy subs, unusual diets, and improvised jingles. And fans of Marcus' best mate will also be delighted to hear today's ep also features a guest appearance from Aggy Bagbonlahor.Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:A tough weekend for Maurizio Sarri:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/feb/10/maurizio-sarri-concern-chelsea-manchester-city-futureGini Wijnaldum doesn’t need sleep to play well:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/liverpool-title-race-bournemouth-result-goals-epl-table-fixtures-jurgen-klopp-a8772336.htmlBenjamin Mendy and his geography based larks:https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/manchestercity/man-city-star-benjamin-mendy-laughs-off-reports-of-hong-kong-trip-with-instagram-post-a4061871.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 11, 201956 min

99 reds buffoon: Man City go top, Liverpool chase and Spurs lurk behind

A busy weekend ahead as Man City and Chelsea face each other - and Mike Dean - in the thigh rubber of the weekend, Liverpool fill up on Imodium as Bournemouth visit and there are foxes in the chicken coop as Leicester visit Spurs.We also look back at Jose Mourinho’s latest pratfall with our stacking-it correspondent, bask in the glory of the FA Cup Shangri-La that is Rodney Parade and discuss some perfect hat-trick beef with one of you, our dear listeners. This show is sponsored by bet365Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:Andy Robertson on Liverpool’s fatigue:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/feb/05/andy-robertson-believes-fatigue-not-nerves-causing-liverpool-wee-blip-west-hamMike Dean is on 99 reds:https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11096/11629700/mike-dean-is-on-99-red-cards-so-watch-out-man-city-and-chelseaSean Dyche on Peter Crouch:https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/burnley_fc/news/17403516.sean-dyche-on-facing-peter-crouch-as-a-player/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 7, 201940 min

The Cat Came Back: Sergio Aguero reigns supreme, Wolves impress again, and Michy Batshuayi returns

A football packed show (obviously) as we look back at another difficult top six away trip for Arsenal, which Pep Guardiola decided was exactly the time to see which of his players can function out of position, a feline pitch invader causing everyone to make the same joke about Everton’s running, and Wes Craven’s Leeds indulging in that familiar Marcelo Bielsa wobble. We also give you a peak behind the scenes, perhaps too far behind the scenes in the case of a certain fun fair related anecdote, learn that everyone has a price, and discover a convoluted name for a sausage. Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:Arsenal’s defence is still an issue:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/arsenal-manchester-city-defence-unai-emery-koscielny-mustafi-guardiola-a8761766.htmlSergio Aguero is quite good:https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/0e5018a4-44ab-45b4-88d6-ad5903e9ff65Everton have to ask themselves some questions:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/feb/03/everton-marco-silva-players-consistent-premier-league Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 4, 201949 min

Busy kissing: Newcastle beat Man City, Spurs leave it late, and Chelsea implode

Crash, bang, wallop what a title race! Man City and Liverpool drop points, Spurs snatch a win and Chelsea rule themselves out by forgetting how to play football. What a contrast to the previous season. We look back over all of it and still have time to revel in some rare Geordie joy, learn about the latest developments in the pastime of horse punching and uninformed discussion about the eyes of various animals.  This show is sponsored by bet365Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:Rafa. The gaffer?https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/rafa-benitez-newcastle-resign-exit-transfer-latest-updates-future-news-a8751181.htmlMaurizio Sarri is in self-reflective mood:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jan/31/maurizio-sarri-chelsea-my-fault-motivateArsenal borrow their man:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47049873 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 201942 min

Splish Splash: AFC Wimbledon shock West Ham, controversy at Millwall and another win for Man United

Join us in the bath as we look over a fantastic weekend of FA Cup action, featuring a babyfaced post-match assassination, yet another goal for Andros Townsend, and more VAR-inspired bees.There’s also an incongruous appearance from Mr. Socko, a heartwarming display of loyalty towards Nigel Clough and a welcome discussion about Wham bars.Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:Manuel Pellegrini was “ashamed” of West Ham’s loss to AFC Wimbledon:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jan/26/manuel-pellegrini-ashamed-west-ham-afc-wimbledon-fa-cup-marko-arnautovic-new-contractCould Ole Gunnar Solskjaer get the Man United job full time?https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-news-next-manager-ole-gunnar-solskjaer-pochettino-zidane-team-news-transfer-a8750051.htmlMauricio Pochettino still thinks Spurs are doing pretty well:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47023639 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 28, 201948 min

Newca$tle: The FA Cup returns, Gonzalo Higuain arrives and so does Ashley Cole

The FA Cup is back with a thigh rubber between Arsenal and Man United, moneybags Newcastle taking on Watford and a Tony Pulis derby between Middlesbrough and Newport County.We learn about Pete’s morning emotions, discover Jesse Lingard’s dad’s past as a Power Ranger and reminisce about everyone bashing Kerlon. Please note, this episode also features those little slugs from Burton, and a love rat. This show is sponsored by bet365Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:Accrington Stanley; who they are:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jan/24/accrington-stanley-dump-charm-fa-cup-derby-countyNewcastle do have some money after all:https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/revealed-amount-newcastle-pocketed-last-15724522Wilfried Zaha catches the eyes of Borussia Dortmund:https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11706/11615887/borussia-dortmund-interested-in-signing-wilfried-zaha-from-crystal-palace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 201942 min

Sorry, Mr Moss: Some 4-3s, Arsenal beat flat Chelsea and an FA Cup curse

What a weekend! Liverpool and Crystal Palace give us another classic, Wolves and Leicester serve up a ding dong and Arsenal keep a clean sheet. Away from the Premier League Spygate rolls on and we learn of the intriguing Whyteleafe Curse.If that’s not enough there’s Frank Lampard getting the band back together at Derby County, free range footballers, Mike Dean upping the stakes, a fascinating new sponsorship opportunity for us and Richard Keys makes a spectacle of himself. Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:James Milner, sent off by his PE teacher:https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpools-james-milner-sent-old-15705473Maurizio Sarri has been critical of his players. Always ends well:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-fc-latest-news-maurizio-sarri-press-conference-video-epl-a8737396.htmlClaude Puel isn’t panicking after Leicester City’s defeat:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jan/20/leicester-claude-puel-players-back-with-smile Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 21, 201954 min

Battered eyelids: Spygate rolls on, London derbies galore and Liverpool and Crystal Palace lock horns again

We knew that it was only a matter of time before Marcelo Bielsa brought us something interesting and boy has he delivered. We also bring you the intriguing matter of Arsenal vs Chelsea, with a mention of a Sven that isn’t Goran-Eriksson, Abdoulaye Doucoure’s unsubtle negotiating tactics, and the potential return of one Gary Medel.On top of all this gas we’ve got a welcome reference to Wayne’s World, a guest appearance from a fire alarm and talk of Pete on the town with a Sven that is Goran-Eriksson, of course. This show is sponsored by bet365Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:Marcelo Bielsa is a rare beast:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jan/17/marceo-bielsa-spygate-powerpoint-leeds-unitedAbdoulaye Doucoure is eyeing a move:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/abdoulaye-doucoure-january-transfer-watford-champions-league-news-latest-a8726581.htmlPetr Cech already has post-retirement options:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46890147 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 17, 201941 min

There will be moles: Man United pass their big test, Richard Keys tells it like it is and Leeds employ some espionage

Conspiracies, spies, David Gandy… this show has it all. We look back over David de Gea’s magnificent performance in goal for Man United, marvel at one of (one of) the silliest things Richard Keys has ever said and enjoy Shane Long ending his goal drought as Ralph Hasenhüttl continues to show that he’s The Governor at Southampton. Elsewhere there are buckets of pace, hot dog accidents and Neil Warnock getting political. We have everything you could possibly need. To hell with the rest of the podcasts. Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:David de Gea is getting the plaudits:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46858696Cardiff City don’t think the same things Neil Warnock thinks:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/neil-warnock-cardiff-city-brexit-news-latest-a8726851.htmlRichard Keys’ suggestion hasn’t gone down well in the North East:https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/embarrassing-newcastle-fans-ridicule-richard-15671592 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 14, 201954 min

Mous D: Carabao Cup action, a test for Man United and a big moment for Fulham

Man City gubbing Burton Albion; respectful or not? We debate this hot topic because we’re not afraid of tackling the big issues. While we’re at it we give Mousa Dembele a speculative MOT and discuss another one of your frankly mad suggestions to change the FA Cup. As well as this we worry about the atmosphere at Fulham fans’ relaxation days, reflect on the nature of Andy Carroll and rub our chins at the possible combination of Arsenal, Samir Nasri and The Narrative. This show is sponsored by bet365Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:Man City, Burton Albion and the matter of respect:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/fa-league-cups/manchester-city-vs-burton-albion-result-9-0-score-goals-respect-double-standards-pep-guardiola-nigel-a8720331.htmlPaul Pogba’s victory lap continues:https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-utd-solskjaer-pogba-news-15656561Samir Nasri’s back in town:https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/11602109/samir-nasri-made-few-friends-at-arsenal-but-can-help-west-ham Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 10, 201947 min

Crock of WhatsApp: FA Cupsets from Newport, Oldham, Pompey and more!

What a wonderful weekend of FA Cup action, with Premier League teams slouching to defeat across the land. We look back on Newport’s heroics, a furious Claudio Ranieri, a raging Neil Warnock and some most unFulhamish behaviour in the form of some projectile gloves.There’s also some suggested rule changes from you, our dear listeners, an update on the Cardiff banner man, sartorial confusion courtesy of Tony Adams and Franck Ribery’s surprisingly controversial golden steak. Get on it please.Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:Some of the best of the FA Cup action:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46776234Jason McAteer is triggered:https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11600697/watch-jason-mcateer-kicks-michael-owen-after-star-sixes-clashNeil Warnock’s aforementioned fury: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jan/05/neil-warnock-cardiff-liverpool-disgrace-nathaniel-clyne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 7, 201945 min

Rickie Lampard amalgamate: Can Warlock make magic happen, the FA Cup 3rd round and holidays for Man United

It’s the FA Cup Third Round! One of our favourite weekends of the season, featuring potential Mellon slices for Spurs, players with normal jobs being patronised and, surely, some FA Cup magic from Neil Warlock himself. We also look back at a fine example of the homemade banner, learn of Man United’s sunshine break and hear some pleasing names from yesteryear, like John O’Shea and Rod Wallace. That sort of thing. This show is sponsored by bet365Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]***Please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Further reading:Man United are going on a jolly to Dubai:https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-training-camp-dubai-15622612Ole Gunnar Solskjaer doesn’t want to leave Man United:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46743240Man City vs Liverpool in the Premier League final:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-city-vs-liverpool-fc-preview-fixture-kick-off-latest-analysis-klopp-guardiola-salah-a8708616.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 3, 201942 min