Football Ramble

England’s attempts to get the rave on came unstuck against Spain but it doesn’t dampen our enthusiasm for the UEFA Nations League. We get aboard the Fabian Delph hype train, ponder the locations of Gareth Southgate’s waistcoats and generally cut England some slack. Aside from the other notable international action we also reflect on Fort William’s latest gubbing, from Keith, no less, hear tales of Dennis Wise’s manners, and listen in wonder as Pete’s war on phrases continues.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:Gareth Southgate on the UEFA Nations League being good for England:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/sep/09/gareth-southgate-england-nations-leagueScotland positive, despite gubbing:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45471299Zinedine Zidane is not subtle:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/zinedine-zidane-manchester-united-jose-mourinho-manager-next-job-return-real-madrid-a8530776.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s coming home again as England prepare for the inaugural UEFA Nations League campaign, and what a confusing campaign it’ll be if the format is anything to go by. Full disclosure, we’re all for it. If anything it isn’t complicated enough. We talk about England’s renewed spirit, double agents in the Bundesliga and the need for legs, while we also enjoy the musings of Robert Earnshaw and flood the show with Pompey mentions.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 UEFA Nations League explained:http://www.skysports.com/football/news/36166/11218566/uefa-nations-league-explained-how-new-format-could-aid-euro-2020-qualificationRyan Giggs gets his feet under the table:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45428534Denmark’s improvised national team:http://www.espn.co.uk/football/club/denmark/479/blog/post/3625172/denmarks-makeshift-squad-reflect-on-their-big-game-against-slovakia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The sun is shining for Watford as they simultaneously ruffle Spurs’ feathers and give us all a lesson in parenting. At Liverpool, Alisson Becker gives hope of a recall to The Substitute Keeper and Joe Hart knackers himself seeing off Paul Pogba’s silly run up. We have an unsolicited update on Pete’s vendettas where the emails are supposed to be, discover that Phil Neville knows his ice cream and are disappointed to hear of some very unFulhamish behaviour. 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:The planes are circling Ed Woodward:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-burnley-news-jose-mourinho-ed-woodward-plane-protest-a8519781.htmlIpswich still can’t win an Old Farm derby:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/sep/02/ipswich-town-norwich-city-championship-match-reportManuel Pellegrini thinks West Ham should be worried. Everyone agrees:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45385343 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Premier League says ta ta, Yaya, as Mr Toure heads off to Greece with a beautifully unnecessary parting dig from his agent, while across Manchester the Aretha Franklin tributes are starting to become a cause for concern at Hotel Mourinho.Elsewhere, Neil Warnock limbers up to try to cause an upset, Real Madrid send some suspiciously gracious correspondence and Going For Glold has its first full house of the season…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:Yaya Toure has been in London:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/yaya-toure-transfer-news-passes-medical-london-club-arsenal-chelsea-spurs-tottenham-manchester-city-a8512236.htmlReal Madrid have been keeping their PR department busy:http://www.squawka.com/en/news/claudio-bravo-thanks-real-madrid-for-noble-letter-following-achilles-injury/1056059#REsDOm3tbYbvA0tr.97Son Hueng-min might get to skive off military duty after all:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/aug/29/son-heung-min-south-korea-military-service-asian-games Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Across a 35-year career in football, Carlos Carvalhal has gone from a no-nonsense centre-half in his native Portugal to managing Swansea in the Premier League, via spells at Sporting, Besiktas and a 2.5 year stint at Sheffield Wednesday in which his side narrowly missed out on promotion to the Premier League in both his full seasons at the club.As the first working manager to appear in our Ramble Meets... series, Carlos offers his insight in what it takes to be a head coach at the top level in the modern game, how easy it is to spot talent, how to deal with a talented dressing room and much, much more.This episode of Ramble Meets... is available to acast+ subscribers from Wednesday 22nd August, and all Football Ramble subscribers a week later from the 29th.***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.

Hello everyone! Happy Monday! We're back in the saddle and ruminating over the weekend's games, starting with comeback kings Bournemouth and their draw against Everton, followed by a good chinwag about Arsenal's win over a slow-starting West Ham.Also on your all-new Ramble: Wolves roar, Roy Hodgson gets angry and a little big confused over a giant vespidae, Patrick Van Aanholt has a dig, and much, much more.Don't be a square, subscribe today! And to have an email considered for Pete's increasingly fraught correspondence section, it's [email protected]. Ciao!***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.

It's Thursday so it must be time for another preview show from The Football Ramble! What ho!This time around, we're casting our eyes across buoyant Brighton's trip to Anfield - can Chris Hughton's United-slayers cause another upset? After that we anticipate Jack Wilshere's return to Arsenal in his capacity as 50% of West Ham's engine room, followed by Newcastle United hosting Chelsea and loads more.There's also a dramatic Going for Glold and of course a Best Bet to look forward to, so strap yourselves in and get ready to head to Ramble Town. Let's go!This show 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.

Here we go again! The Ramble's back for your aural delectation! To kick us off this week, Manchester United slip up on the south coast much to Brighton's delight, and Chelsea squeak past a profligate Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.Elsewhere in the Premier League Watford pick up a lovely result at Burnley, Spurs ease past Fulham, and Luke is particularly animated about West Ham's defending (or lack of it), something that would have undoubtedly won the award for most pathetic backline display of the weekend, had Steve McClaren not got his greasy mitts all over QPR.There's also time for more WhatsApp goodness, a Fort William FC update and some Big Neville Southall-related activity into the bargain. Yes, sir!***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:Jose Mourinho gets a vote of confidence: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/aug/20/jose-mourinho-manchester-united-backing-brightonSean Dyche is (rightly) fuming about Will Hughes' loose approach to tackling: http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11708/11476635/burnley-manager-sean-dyche-believes-will-hughes-should-have-been-sent-offSteve McClaren is gutted about QPR being abysmal: http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/sport/football/queens-park-rangers/qpr-west-brom-mcclaren-review-shocked-angered-7-1-1-5658613  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's almost the weekend which means it must be time for yet another preview show! And boy oh boy are there some games to sink our teeth into (there always are to be fair, because that's how football works). First up, Fulham head to Wembley to face Spurs and attempt to exorcise their Crystal Palace-related demons, and we ruminate on when those north Londoners are ever going to be in their new home. After that we applaud Mike Ashley's attempt to save the great British high street before taking a look at their appointment in Cardiff, before wondering if anyone is ever going to cut Unai Emery some slack.There's also all your usual favourites, including emails, Going 4 Glold and lots more. To get involved, it's [email protected]. Love you!This show 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.

The Premier League is up and running, and so are Man City and Liverpool - both of whom recorded eye-catching wins against Arsenal and West Ham respectively. Elsewhere there's chat about a hard day at the office for Fulham, and a look at Wolves' point against Everton.As the Marcelo Bielsa era gets up and running, we wax lyrical about the effect the big Argentinian is having at Elland Road, and also find time to lament yet more poor behaviour from a Newcastle fan, this time at the Home of Football.To get in touch, hit us up: [email protected], we'd love to hear from you!***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:Grandfather receives ban for behaviour at Wembley: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/grandad-who-dropped-pants-flashed-15004812How Marcelo Bielsa has changed things up at Leeds: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/aug/04/leeds-united-marcelo-bielsaPep wants less social media from Benjamin Mendy: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45164736 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the first Preview Show of the season! Huzzah! And what's more, there's plenty of football to sink our teeth into. First up, Manchester United host Leicester City at Old Trafford, which will undoubtedly give Jose Mourinho something to moan about.Elsewhere across the weekend, there's an Arsenal face off against champions Man City in a stern test of Unai Emery's credentials, West Ham take a trip north to Liverpool, and Southampton host Burnley.Obviously, there's plenty of the usual combi boiler chat as the listeners slowly start to get involved, more nonsense from the enigmatic Pete Donaldson, and a welcome return for Going For Glold. Don't miss it!This show 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.

Hello again friends, we're back and bloody excited for the new season!And there's plenty to get our teeth into as well - Pep Guardiola's Man City outwit Chelsea in the Community Shield, but we're still a way away from the full Sarrification of those Blues. There's also transfer news a go-go, particularly at Liverpool, and Jose Mourinho seems to be on a one-man mission to undermine everything at Old Trafford.Meanwhile, the Championship is back with a bang, and Pete spends quite a bit of time comparing the show to a big bouncy castle. A tortured analogy, and probably not the last one you'll hear from him this season, let's be honest.To get in touch, hit us 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!***Further reading:Pep thinks Sergio Aguero is going to have a big season: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-city-guardiola-aguero-prediction-14994692Neil Warnock is loving life: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/cardiff-boss-neil-warnock-happy-12947933West Brom's new mascot is an actual boiler: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/08/04/west-brom-unveil-boiler-man-greatest-ever-mascot/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a football career spanning 19 years and counting, Matt Taylor has just about seen it all. From breaking into Luton Town's first team as a 17 year old, to achieving promotion to the Premier League twice with Portsmouth and West Ham, he is now a player/coach at Swindon Town.In this exclusive interview with The Football Ramble, Matt talks to Luke about his early experiences as a footballer looking to break through and start his career, what it was like scoring spectacular goals in the Premier League, what advice he gives to young players starting out at Swindon, and how, at the peak of his powers, he came very close to signing for Spurs.***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.

What a delight this World Cup has been! We saddle up in the studio one last time to run the rule over the final, have a warm glance back at England’s performances, our overall highlights and, of course, reveal our pre-tournament predictions. Thanks to each and every one of you for joining us for a life affirming, exhilarating World Cup. We couldn’t do it without you. At least not without it being really odd. We’ll be back in August, so until then, it’s goodbye from London…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 readingA tribute to Gareth Southgate from London Underground:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44844999Some highlights from on the ground:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-russia-lionel-messi-neymar-cristiano-ronaldo-a8448356.htmlHarry Kane wins the Golden Boot. Here’s how everyone else stacked up:https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2018/jun/14/golden-boot-standings-top-scorers-for-russia-2018-world-cup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The semi-final may have been a game too far for England but what a journey it’s been. Gareth the Lionheart’s young team fell short but gave us memories that we’ll cherish forever. Knighthoods for all!We look back over England’s tournament with fondness, surprise and a little bit of curiosity about what could have been. That’s more like it.We also discuss the irrelevances that are the third place play-off and the final. 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 readingLuka Modric felt England underestimated Croatia:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44804874Michael Cox on Gareth Southgate’s semi-final tactics:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-england-vs-croatia-gareth-southgate-tactics-tactical-immaturity-final-a8443526.htmlHow England’s players rated:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jul/11/croatia-england-player-ratings-world-cup-semi-final Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, here we are in uncharted Football Ramble territory, as England prepare for a World Cup semi-final with Croatia. We steel ourselves for the game by way of adventures with Keith Allen in Screw Fix, reminiscence of tournaments past and the fev-o-meter going into overdrive. Alongside that we look over an impressive, surgical win from France, enjoy a dig from Fabio Capello and learn to ‘drink more responsibility’. Needless to say, Cristiano has the last laugh.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 readingBelgium weren’t happy with the way France played:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jul/11/belgiums-thibaut-courtois-and-eden-hazard-hit-out-at-anti-football-franceFrance look to move on from 1998:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/france-vs-belgium-world-cup-2018-didier-deschamps-samuel-umtiti-goal-video-watch-1998-final-a8441431.htmlCan England actually go and do this?https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44785165 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And on it goes. England guarantee that they’ll play the maximum amount of games in a World Cup by making the semi-final. It’s one of the most surprising things to happen in the time we’ve been doing the podcast and, frankly, we are giddy.There was another game too, as the mighty England’s opponents need to be decided. Russia bow out having had a memorable tournament in a game full of surprising expectations, excellent goals, ratty goals and misjudged dinks.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 readingChris Waddle gets emotional:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44752000Russia’s dream comes to an end:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jul/08/russia-world-cup-exit-proud-croatia-penaltiesAnd what of Croatia?https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/five-things-england-learned-about-croatia-before-world-cup-semi-final-a8436791.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tactical whizz man Roberto Martinez masterminded an impressive win over Brazil as Belgium show what they’re made of, while France continued to do exactly what they need to do, giving the terrifying impression that they’re hiding the true scale of their power. Also Hugh Lloris got a dragon fly in his mouth. Urgh. Elsewhere Gary Neville has some interesting moments, there’s an alternative view of Mark Lawrenson and an update from our beloved Stewart Donaldson. If that still isn’t enough for you then we also look ahead to a couple of games that are taking place this afternoon…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 readingAlan Shearer isn’t happy with Neymar:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44748245Roberto Martinez, tactical genius:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/brazil-vs-belgium-world-cup-2018-kevin-de-bruyne-goal-highlights-replay-roberto-martinez-tactics-how-a8435616.htmlHow England should approach Sweden:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jul/06/three-things-england-get-right-defeat-sweden-world-cup-quarter-final Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well! We are through the looking glass now, people. England won a penalty shoot out and are into the quarter finals after a yellow card-laden battle against Colombia. All of our aunts are giddy as we try to rap our heads and croaky throats around it. Sweden also played a Roger Federer-less Switzerland, and though that was nowhere near as good there’s still plenty of fun to be had in discussing it. Warning: contains distressing, Ian Botham-related content. 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 readingJose Pekerman thinks England were dirty:http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12098/11425618/colombia-manager-jose-pekerman-angry-at-england-players-after-world-cup-defeatMichael Cox on Gareth Southgate’s tactics:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/england-vs-colombia-penalty-shootout-video-watch-tactics-gareth-southgate-a8430156.htmlThe Swedes are confident:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jul/04/swedish-media-reaction-england-sweden-quarterfinal-world-cup-russia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yet more scenes so unbelievable that we all need to accept that this World Cup is crazy as Belgium come from two down to beat a spirited Japan, with super subs Marouane Fellaini and Nacer Chadli. Prior to the game a hitherto successful psychic octopus was killed in Japan. Makes you think. Alongside this there’s time to look over Neymar’s theatrics, Brazil’s stoic professionalism and we of course take the opportunity to look ahead to England vs Colombia, and even a little further, as we get a little carried away while we have the chance. 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 readingEverybody hates Neymar:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44689926Psychic Japanese octopus eaten:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-psychic-octopus-dead-rabio-japan-seafood-predictions-correct-a8426986.htmlFellaini and Chadli provide squad freshness:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jul/02/marouane-fellaini-nacer-chadli-fringes-belgium-hazard-flatters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even when this World Cup is bad it’s brilliant! We look back on two games that managed to have very little and absolutely loads going on at once as Russia and Croatia send Spain and Denmark home. Elsewhere there’s advice for Pete’s sunburn, yoghurt themed of course, Mexico go for glory, and Antoine Griezmann seems to get mind games badly wrong.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 readingThey’re having a good time in Russia:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44677631Andres Iniesta bids farewell:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/andres-iniesta-spain-world-cup-2018-retires-international-football-russia-penalty-shootout-a8425861.htmlBig licks from David Ospina:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jul/01/david-ospina-colombia-fans-not-fear-england Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And so the knockout stages started as well as the group stages promised. An all-time classic from France and Argentina, and a hard-fought Uruguayan victory over Portugal set an incredibly high standard and we say keep it coming. There’s also Pete going on about aspect ratios, more England flies, and plenty to look forward to as the tourney keeps rolling on… 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 readingThe latest on Edinson Cavani’s injury:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44671242Christian Eriksen vs Luka Modric:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-christian-eriksen-luka-modric-croatia-vs-denmark-knockout-stages-a8424941.htmlSome of the lesser known players who’ve made an impact so far:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jul/01/world-cup-players-premier-league-colombia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So, there’s no football today. It’s so weird. However, nature abhors a vacuum so we’ve got a podcast full of it anyway. We look back over England and Belgium’s strange, somewhat empty battle for top/second spot, Japan’s self-flagellation regarding their slightly ironic qualification via fair play and bid a fond farewell to some of the characters we’ll miss from a brilliant World Cup group stage. On top of all this we also have an update on the various Marci who are still in the competition, plot England’s route to glory and turn our attention to the last 16. It’s business time…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 readingMichy Batshuayi’s embarrassing moment: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44649247Gareth keeps it in house:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-england-belgium-gareth-southgate-changes-colombia-a8422221.htmlAkira Nishino is not happy about how things played out for Japan:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/28/japan-poland-senegal-world-cup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Woo hoo! It turns out that very, very occasionally you can write off the Germans, and we at the Football Ramble are happy to embrace this opportunity mere hours before they play FIFA's third-ranked team. Hubris. Mitro's on Newcastle United form rather than Fulham's – basically on the wrong kind of fire. Brazil showed their cupboard of pristine cogs and gears to the world, and Marcus doesn't want to talk about Felipe Baloy. This show is sponsored by bet365 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: How Germany’s media reacted to their exit: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/germany-out-world-cup-2018-media-joachim-low-next-manager-bild-die-welt-a8420646.html Looking back to the last time England and Belgium met in a World Cup: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44603330 Part one of the Kendall Waston documentary: https://youtu.be/ENbHokSKO_M Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The dynamic player-management duo of Lionel Messi and a bleedy Javier Mascherano saw Argentina through the group after a scare. Was it ever in doubt? Yes. Yes it was. Alongside this there’s gushing over Croatia, scorn for France and Denmark as they provide the tournament’s first 0-0, and some odd chat about bones. Also, Luke writes off the Germans again, which is probably as close to a spoiler as you can get in a World Cup. Get involved, you Squares. 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 readingMichael Cox on the importance of Ever Banega:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/argentina-nigera-world-cup-2018-lionel-messi-jorge-sampaoli-a8418621.htmlPeru’s emotional reaction to their win:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44623008England look likely to pick a strong team against Belgium:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/26/harry-kane-set-to-start-england-group-decider-belgium-world-cup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back to mash buttons, chat bitrates and harness the power of sexiness! Group B ended in chaotic fashion and we look back on it with fond memories. Farewell, old friend. Glancing further around the tourney we feel for poor Mo Salah, postulate on the merits of Argentina using Lionel Messi as an impact sub in an intriguing Group D, and delight in a surprise appearance from Scatman Speller.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 readingJorge Valdano on Argentina’s failings: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/25/argentina-what-is-wrong-lionel-messi-footballIran try to sabotage Ronnie’s sleep:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-44605426Will Mo Salah retire from International football?https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/mo-salah-quitting-egypt-russia-world-cup-2018-chechnya-football-government-kadyrov-a8416356.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eeeeeeeasay! How about that, eh? We’re still giddy from England’s 6-1 demolition of Panama, a display that was as much a party as it was a football match. No we’re not getting carried away, we’re just loving every moment.We’re on such a high we’re even talking about England and Belgium trying a different sport for their final group game, tennis also gets a mention due to an old favourite, and a little bit of goat-based cabin fever sets in. 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 readingTalking about Jesse Lingard:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-gareth-southgate-england-jesse-lingard-group-tables-goal-a8415196.htmlCarles Puyol banned from Iranian TV because of his hair: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-44577659Jose Pekerman gets it bang right against Poland:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/24/poland-colombia-world-cup-match-report Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Germany are back and almost certainly invincible again. We knew it couldn’t last. You have to respect it though. Damn it you have to respect it. Mexico also kept their Group F party going, having harnessed the power of red meat, and Belgium revealed that Tunisia aren’t that good after all.Elsewhere Matthew Kelly is the latest figure to get an inexplicable mention, the Argentina team picks itself, literally, and Senegal delight us with a joyous warm up exercise. 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 readingGermany rub it in:http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12098/11414985/germany-rubbed-win-in-our-face-says-swedens-janne-anderssonInjury doubt for Romelu Lukaku?https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/england-vs-belgium-romelu-lukaku-injury-fitness-ankle-will-he-play-tunisia-goals-replay-highlights-a8413556.htmlGranit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri could be in trouble:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44592846 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look back over an entertaining game full of quality and political hand gestures as the Swiss overcome the tough test of Mitro’s Serbia, Neymar’s emotional levee breaks as he opens his account for the tournament, and Nigeria show that there’s more to them than kits as they break Icelandic hearts. Elsewhere there are predictable stepovers, borrowed celebrations and Marcus Berg: Landlord. 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 readingNigeria have turned their tournament around:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-argentina-nigeria-lionel-messi-ahmed-musa-goals-a8413036.htmlCesc Fabregas on losing your opening game: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44567806Romelu Lukaku is focused on the team rather than the Golden Boot:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/22/romelu-lukaku-belgium-golden-boot-roberto-martinez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marcus’ aunt is particularly giddy today after Argentina’s woeful showing against Croatia, with further dispatches from good old Slappy regarding the sweary reaction to the result over there. There’s also a little reminder that Germany lost to Mexico, which they did when they lost to Mexico, the importance of Olivier Giroud, a history of Herve and Germany losing to Mexico. 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.

Sepp Blatter is here, Luis Suarez is scoring, Pepe’s had a fall… oh it’s a classic already. Mostly. Yesterday was a bit drab actually, but whatever. It may have been a cagey day but we’re still having a lovely old time. We discuss Roy Keane’s change of nationality, Cristiano Ronaldo’s giant locker and find that you, our beloved listeners, are now fact checking your own emails, which is frankly ideal, as it saves us (Pete) the work. 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 readingFrance are about to get handsome: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/20/france-olivier-giroud-peru-world-cupGareth Southgate is the new Gary Lewin:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-gareth-southgate-england-dislocates-shoulder-repino-a8408836.htmlIran’s Milad Mohammadi’s maverick attempted throw in:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44555796 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first round of games is done and dusted but never fear, the second one has just begun! We delight in Russia’s strange status as both hosts and surprise package, ponder the next moves for Colombia and Poland and look ahead to Cristiano Ronaldo battling it out with Own Goal for the coveted golden boot.  Elsewhere Carlos Valderrama has been restricting views, Sepp Blatter phones ahead and we get the scoop on how Big Sam Allardyce is spending his summer. 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 readingSenegal and Japan fans clean up after themselves: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-senegal-japan-fans-clean-stadium-russia-football-a8407341.htmlSome of the best and worst from the first round of games:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44537418Could Saudi Arabia challenge the worst World Cup showings of all time?https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/20/worst-world-cup-teams-list-saudi-arabia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s on! It’s happened! England were good! 1966! Scones! Bank holidays! Still pepped up from the night before, we’ve bounced into the studio to pore over what was a thoroughly enjoyable first game from England. Despite some at times Sassi play from Tunisia they got the job done, and, frankly, we are like dogs with a number of appendages. On top of this we look at Belgium’s controlled demolition of Panama, Sweden and South Korea going through the motions, and the opinions of a certain Diego Maradona. 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 readingEden Hazard says Belgium are just getting started. WHATEVER MATE:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/eden-hazard-world-cup-2018-belgium-england-panama-a8405406.htmlWas it a penalty?https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44528594Finally, Falcao at the World Cup:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/18/colombia-radamel-falcao-lost-time-japan-world-cup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Viva Mexico! The most World Cup team of all have set our hearts racing with the stand out moment of the tournament so far and we are giddier than a certain Auntie Speller! It wasn’t just Germany who stuttered though, Brazil need to wake up too, while we also got our first glimpse of Mitro. On top of that we hear tales of invisible dragons, Nobby Solano’s generosity, and the ordeal Australian fans are having to go through just to watch the tournament. 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 readingMichael Cox on Mexico: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-germany-mexico-hirving-lozano-toni-kroos-a8403956.htmlStephan Lichsteiner thinks Neymar went down easy. LOL: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/18/neymar-went-to-ground-too-easily-says-stephan-lichtsteiner-brazil-switzerland-2018-world-cupEngland are ready!https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44514096 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re in the studio again, even though it’s Sunday, because the World Cup doesn’t stop for anyone. We marvel over Iceland and their warrior-like performance against Argentina, with Rúrik Gíslason getting a lot of attention. From Pete. It’s very intimate.Elsewhere there’s heartbreak for Peru BUT IT’S NOT OVER YET, we try to fathom what we’ll do if England actually win this damn thing and we gear up for for Brazil, Germany… and Mitro.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 readingPete’s crush: http://www.rurikgislasonfans.net/Sampaoli still likes Messi even if nobody else does: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-argentina-iceland-lionel-messi-penalty-miss-watch-video-jorge-sampaoli-a8402476.htmlDanny Rose respects Gareth Southgate’s authority:http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12016/11407291/gareth-southgate-dropping-wayne-rooney-sent-a-message-says-danny-rose Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well! Spain and Portugal treated us to an all time great and we’re still frothing at the mouthes just thinking about it. Cristiano Ronaldo, David De Gea, Diego Costa, that Nacho goal. So many moments. This is what it’s all about. On top of all that there’s Mystic Marcus the psychic pig, a surprisingly misfiring Luis Suarez, and an own goal that may prove to be fateful for everyone’s favourite heartbreaker. 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 readingOh good, more psychic animals:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-44493221Peru fans have been going to extraordinary lengths to support their team: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/15/36-years-of-hurt-peru-russia-world-cup-denmarkCristiano Ronaldo didn’t have a bad game last night:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-spain-world-cup-2018-hat-trick-free-kick-a8401551.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our excitement - and snack budgets - are off the scale as the World Cup finally begins. There’s discussion of Robbie Williams and his relevance, ITV and their always confusing approach to broadcasting, Russian moustaches, BOTH Ronaldos, the Peruvian presence, a man called George Resurrection, Handsome Herve and so much more. And there’s only been one game so far. This is just the best, isn’t it?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 readingDiego Godin still thinks Luis Suarez was hard done by:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/15/uruguay-diego-godin-luis-suarez-world-cupJulen Lopetegui is having an odd time:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/julen-lopetegui-real-madrid-spain-world-cup-2018-a8399661.htmlJesse Lingard and Ashley Young look set to start for England:http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12016/11405289/england-to-start-jesse-lingard-ashley-young-and-harry-maguire-vs-tunisia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harry Kane talking about England being aggressive, Russia looking to defy their critics, the “hench brutes” of Uruguay, Panama’s hats, Big Herve Renard back where he belongs, Brazil egging Phillipe Coutinho! Mitro on fire! Stickers! It’s almost here! It’s almost the World Cup! 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 readingSpain sack Julen Lopetegui:http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12024/11403215/julen-lopetegui-has-been-sacked-by-spainHarry Kane makes the right noises:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/11/harry-kane-england-world-cup-2018-aggressive-braveWhy are Russia so bad?https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-russia-team-news-squad-saudi-arabia-russian-premier-league-vladimir-putin-a8395226.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Good news: It's bonus Ramble time!Injuries. Every World Cup has them. Nobody likes them but they’re simply a part of the game. Sometimes their impact can define a nation’s tournament, while the panic over the loss of a key man can all be for nothing after a Lazarus-like recovery. Here we look at the effects of injuries to David Beckham, Franco Baresi and Neymar, via the usual nonsense of rubbing photos to cure a broken foot, Jim’s recently discovered internal udders and Barry “Basher” Davies.***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!***Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]: https://patient.info/common-football-injuries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We can hardly contain our excitement as the WORLD CUP is almost visible in the distance! Gareth Southgate’s heroic England dispatched Nigeria at Wembley, Germany arrogantly leave out Leroy Sane, and Peru’s reinstated hero Paolo Guerrero looks the business at a crucial time. It’s all happening. On top of all this we hear tales of Marcus’ historic meeting with the one and only Kevin Keegan, reveal our fabled Premier League predictions from the start of the season and get a surprisingly unsurprising peek behind the curtain at Legoland. 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:England are wary of retrospective punishment at the World Cup:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-england-gareth-southgate-var-diving-raheem-sterling-a8381506.htmlPaolo “Paul Warrior” Guerrero:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/03/paolo-guerrero-perus-warrior-striker-relishing-redemption-chanceThe lesser seen green card is used in the Confifi World Cup:http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12010/11393393/referee-shows-green-card-in-conifa-world-football-cup-match Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Beckham is not short of iconic moments for England, but perhaps the most memorable and important came when he was sent off against Argentina for kicking out at Diego Simeone in the 1998 World Cup. Here we look back at the story around the incident and the incredible journey that Beckham took towards redemption. 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!***#HistoryofFootball is a 14-day television event, with 24/7 football documentaries and films starting from Monday 28th May. Watch HISTORY on Sky 130, Virgin 270, BT 327 or TalkTalk 327. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So, club football is all but done for another season, and how. We look back at Gareth Bale’s acrobatics, Sergio Ramos’ villainy and Lorius Karius’ tragedy after one of the stranger Champions League finals. We also look at Fulham’s promotion at the expense of Aston Villa - profoundly not the play off championees - Rotherham’s Wembley victory and the usual stuff like funk, goalkeepers with exploding hair and the delightful development of Martin Allen being on press release duty for Chesterfield.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:Sergio Ramos, professional sod:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/sergio-ramos-mohamed-salah-karius-injury-real-madrid-champions-league-final-liverpool-mo-a8371651.htmlCan Aston Villa hang on to Jack Grealish? https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2018/may/27/aston-villa-jack-grealish-steve-bruce-championship-play-off-final-agonyFrank Lampard in talks with Derby County:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44260934Uri Geller is still at it:http://www.urigeller.com/how-i-moved-the-football-during-euro-96/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zinedine Zidane. One of the finest players ever to grace the game went into the 2006 World Cup knowing it would be his swan song. We relive the moment he headbutted Italy’s Marco Materazzi and shocked the world in his explosive final game…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!***#HistoryofFootball is a 14-day television event, with 24/7 football documentaries and films starting from Monday 28th May. Watch HISTORY on Sky 130, Virgin 270, BT 327 or TalkTalk 327. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ooh It’s bidness time! The play-off and Champions League finals are fast approaching and we are excited! We discuss Cristiano’s biological age, Jurgen Klopp up a tree and some beardy, yet entertaining stuff about full backs.Closer to home John Terry reminds us of just quite how John Terry he is, hear of the smallest and possibly most adorable league in the world, and Pete’s latest attempts at home surgery. 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:Jordan Henderson is up for it:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/liverpool-real-madrid-champions-league-final-jordan-henderson-interview-a8365656.htmlJohn Terry doesn’t want to do the job he’s paid to do against Chelsea:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/may/23/john-terry-miss-chelsea-games-new-aston-villa-dealUnai Emery is making all the right noises:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44226942 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drama, intrigue, Stephane Guivarc’h; the 1998 World Cup final had it all, with the mystery surrounding Ronaldo’s omission and subsequent reinstatement to the team the defining factor. He wasn’t himself and it would prove to be a worrying low point for the world’s best striker, but don’t worry, he wouldn’t stay down for too long…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!***#HistoryofFootball is a 14-day television event, with 24/7 football documentaries and films starting from Monday 28th May. Watch HISTORY on Sky 130, Virgin 270, BT 327 or TalkTalk 327. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back to reflect on what is sure to become known as The Phil Jones final after Chelsea ran out winners against Man United in the FA Cup. It wasn’t the best day for Jose Mourinho. You lose a cup final and you’re labelled a prat…Alongside this is Marcus rapping, the trial of Petey D, and Quantum Leap’s Sam Beckett wreaking havoc throughout football yet again.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:Mike Ashley hikes the price again:https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-takeover-gossip-continues-14681577Willian’s Instagram adventures:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44196485Jose Mourinho moan moan moan etc:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44186246 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How we love Roberto Baggio. He was one of the biggest stars on the planet going into USA ’94, and so a memorable tournament was expected. But when looking back at his missed penalty in the final, we remember that was far more to his tournament than that… 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!***#HistoryofFootball is a 14-day television event, with 24/7 football documentaries and films starting from Monday 28th May. Watch HISTORY on Sky 130, Virgin 270, BT 327 or TalkTalk 327. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England only need a standard sized jet after Gareth Southgate played it safe and named just 23 players in his World Cup squad but it’s still enough to get us excited for the summer, as are Jason Derulo, the Brazil squad and Sweden. They’ve been stocking up on Marcuses, you see. Over at Wembley Man United and Chelsea prepare for a surprise FA Cup final visit from Prince William, while Sam Allardyce and David Moyes bid farewell to their respective clubs. Does this clear the way for these forward thinking young British managers to now be given a chance? Pete remains available for stag weekend hire. 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:Some preliminary World Cup squads:http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/revealed-when-all-32-world-cup-2018-squads-will-be-announced/oa0atsduflsv1nsf6oqk576rbSam Allardyce’s time at Everton comes to an end:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/may/16/wretched-football-sam-allardyce-everton-sackEden Hazard hopes Chelsea don’t sign rubbish players:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/eden-hazard-chelsea-transfer-window-news-good-players-premier-league-a8353336.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first of our HISTORY specials we take a look back at the opening game of Italia ’90, when an unheralded and unknown Cameroon shocked the world by beating the World Cup holders, the Diego Maradona-inspired Argentina…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!***#HistoryofFootball is a 14-day television event, with 24/7 football documentaries and films starting from Monday 28th May. Watch HISTORY on Sky 130, Virgin 270, BT 327 or TalkTalk 327. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another Premier League season comes to an end! We learn that Pep Guardiola can cut it in England, learn of Alan Shearer’s unorthodox stress relief methods and say our temporary goodbyes to Arsene Wenger, Michael Carrick and probably Antonio Conte.Elsewhere, absolute banter-volcano Marcus Speller makes a final push for Jonjo Shelvey to be on that plane, Jose Mourinho consolidates his power and Pete bathes in a glorious Newcastle win. Among other things. 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:Mauricio Pochettino’s intriguing comments:https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/may/13/mauricio-pochettino-spurs-future-daniel-levy-spending-transfersArteta next for Arsenal?https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/arsenal-news-next-manager-mikel-arteta-arsene-wenger-max-allegri-latest-update-a8349261.htmlJose Mourinho on Michael Carrick and Rui Faria:http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/11371859/jose-mourinho-says-he-will-not-directly-replace-rui-faria-at-manchester-united Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.