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Football Ramble
by Stak
The Football Ramble is a global podcasting institution. Since 2007, the Ramble has provided entertainment, analysis and coverage of the Premier League, Champions League and beyond for football fans who don't take the world's biggest sport too seriously. In 2026, the takes are as strong as ever, the jokes are as funny as ever and the Ramble remains as essential as it ever was for football fans everywhere. Join them for the Premier League season as they discuss the biggest football stories in their inimitable style. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Choose the Ramble vs everyone else. The Football Ramble, the original football podcast. Brand new episodes every single weekday during the 2026/27 Premier League and Champions League season, covering Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford, Bright
Episodes
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Jack's Encyclopaedia: Prem Red cards, Portuguese Wolves and Real's CL Scorers
Despite it's best efforts, The Ramble Intercontinental Senate has been unable to locate the dominion of Jimbuktu after it won the belt last weekend. Never mind - it’s back to league business! Speller gets on the 1s and 2s to host a truel for the ages between The Luke Nation, Cartalonia and the...
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The Preview Show: Bruno’s blog
Right, enough of that European muck. The Premier League is back on our tellies this weekend, ladies and gents. At the time of recording, Michael Carrick is still in a job - but for how much longer will he cling on? Marcus, Luke, Vish & David are here to preview Manchester United's game against...
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The Emperor’s New Broom
Pete, Luke and Jim pick through the wreckage of Man United’s newest new low, after a 4-1 defeat in Como left Michael Carrick on the brink and the United fans scrapping among themselves - admittedly in a lovely Italian stately home. We wonder why they simply refuse to run and we get the...
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Hormuz banana
Goals galore in the Champions League last night and a couple of lovely performances from young Rio Ngumoha and Phil Foden. When better for them to come into form than in a Nations League year? You can hear Tommy Tuchs licking his lips as we speak. Marcus, Pete & Vish are here to reflect on last...
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Mailbag: What’s going on at Newcastle United?
Marcus, Luke and Jim kick off today’s Mailbag with the two most important questions concerning Newcastle United: is Matthias Jaissle up to the job? And does he look more like a cheap magician or failed snooker player? Elsewhere, we try to predict when Manchester United might actually be able to...
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Dinner money goals
Phwoar, be honest with yourselves. How many times have you watched back that Diego Gómez goal? An absolute peach of a strike that puts Brighton 3rd in the Premier League. So, come on... are they on the verge? Marcus, Luke & Jim are here to react to all of the weekend's action. Plus, confirmation...
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Jack's Encyclopaedia: Manchester United's treble-winning goalscorers, English talismen, and Leo Messi's pals
Marcus Speller has been on a roll, but can he defeat the Luke Nation as they return to the Jack's Encyclopaedia arena? Jimbuktu might also have something to say about it with Pete on the buttons. Let's 'av it. Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here:...
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The Preview Show: Can you hear the drums, Lisandro
Pete survives a night with a freezermeat™ parmo and month-old gnocchi to join Marcus, Jim and Luke, as they check in with Lisandro Martínez vs The Once Great Manchester United. Elsewhere: we wonder if Micky Cazza can survive a trip to Elland Road, Marcus’ England radar plumbs previously uncharted...
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Jerry “the King” Lawlerfication
The Man City Circus rolls on and all we can do at this point is sit back and enjoy the “show”. At least the football is quite good… Today, Pete, Luke and Jim are here to share their thoughts on “Hate Watch Wednesday” in the Champions League. Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here. Find us on...
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Prometheus Ancelotti
Poor old Gabriel Clarke. After a tricky World Cup with all of that Thomas Tuchel nonsense, the last thing he needed was an angry Argentinian venting his frustrations at him. A quiet day at the office it was not though as Manchester United sank to defeat at the Metropolitano. Vish gives his…
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Bacon ball
After the commotion of Sunday's game at Anfield, we finally got some proper football played between two proper clubs. One owned by a beautiful British businessman, and the other... oh, that's right. Marcus and Vish are here to react to Coventry City's thumping of Newcastle United. Plus, Should...
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The Manchester City Museum
After all the talk and all the statements, the football must carry on and we got a sharp reminder that Man City still have plenty of quality. Today, Jim and Vish are joined by Marcus Speller, aka England Dad, to break down everything we saw at Anfield. Elsewhere, Jordan Henderson channels the...
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Jack’s Encyclopaedia: Man City’s illegitimate players, Cristiano’s coaches, and successful Prem countries
Well, well, well - how the turntables! From zero to hero, nothing to everything, Spelgium is back on top after victory last week. But Jimbabwe has returned with a vengeance, joined by the Ehantharajah Empire, as they duke it out for the title of biggest Jack’s Encyclopaedophile. To answer your...
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The Preview Show: El Couponico
It is with great sadness that we wave a fond farewell to the Great Autumn International Break of 2026™. But don't fret, the Premier League is back baby! Marcus, Jim, Pete & Vish are here to look ahead to the weekend's games, including an absolutely gargantuan meeting between Manchester City and...
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Mailbag: Are football's financial rules fair?
Welcome to the Mailbag Moral Maze. A listener has got in touch regarding an inconvenient truth: Man City might be guilty as sin, but the Premier League's financial regulations are far from perfect. What can be done? Marcus, Jim and Luke answer that hefty question and plenty of other less hefty...
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The farewell tour
That’s it, the Great Autumn International Break of 2026 is over. Marcus, Luke and Jim are here on a mournful day to reflect on England’s final win before club football returns. Has Harry Kane cemented himself as England’s greatest ever player? The lads reckon he has. Plus, Lionel Messi bows out…
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Here comes the Shirtswapper
Ahead of his lads holiday to Luxembourg, Vish takes half an hour out from pints with Pete at Stansted Airport to rip through another England preview with the only obvious candidate. Marcus and Vish tip their (non-international) caps to Harry Kane, who looks set to equal Peter Shilton’s all-time...
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Diamond Dog
The Great Autumn International Break of 2026 just got better. Seven times better to be exact. Today, Marcus, Luke and Pete gather to rejoice in England’s thrashing of Croatia. Pete also shares his love for North Macedonian dogs after a great pitch invasion in Scotland’s win this weekend. Plus…
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My Biddy Aunt: Statesiders
Just when Marcus thought the haymakers had stopped, he staggered back to his feet only to get hit with a Jim Campbell special. Gutting. But every player deserves a shot at redemption, so now Marcus is facing... Vish. Good luck, Speller. LET BATTLE COMMENCE! Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit...
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The Preview Show: Eff off handsome
The Manchester City charges saga continues to rumble on, but we've got the Nations League to preview, baby! Marcus, Pete and Vish are here to explain why you simply cannot have a party without Gary Megson. Plus, Cristiano Ronaldo throws a strop, big Andy Burnham puts his foot in it, and... IT'S A...
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Mailbag: Has this Premier League season become a farce?
There's been a lot of talk about potential sanctions Manchester City could face for all these charges they've been found guilty of, but has anybody given much thought to the Premier League season that is actually going on right now? Luke, Jim & Vish are here to discuss what this season could mean...
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830 million spondulicks
For the second time this week, Manchester City have pushed England down the running order and that, ladies and gentlemen, is the real sham. After the Premier League’s official statement last night, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Vish agree that the Premier League need to hand Man City the strongest…
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The Bobby Williamson trail
If you're feeling a little bit down this morning, don't worry. Just remember that we're not even halfway through the Great Autumn International Break of 2026™. Marcus and Luke are here to preview England's trip to the Czech Republic tonight, including some more mad quotes from Thomas Tuchel.…
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By order of the Premier League
“Ladies and gentlemen, we got ‘em”. After a lot of waiting, Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges against them. Just a shame they won’t be punished for stealing the Poznań. Today, Marcus, Luke and Jim take a look at what this seismic news could mean for the Premier...
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Jack's Encyclopaedia: Old Prem Men, assisting goalkeepers and scoring Nations Leaguers
After Jimbabwe hit Spelgium for five last weekend, the Ramble Intercontinental Senate has been lobbied to change this week's game. Graciously, Jim has granted a rematch. Let's see if Marcus can redeem himself. Get your lateral thinking caps on everyone, IT'S TIME TO PLAY JACK'S BABY! Get your...
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The Preview Show: Say hello to my wee friend
England are finally back! According to Luis de la Fuente, a win at Wembley would be his greatest achievement as Spain manager. I think that’s what he said… Today, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete are here to preview that game. Plus, we learn why Oli McBurnie idolises Tony Montana from Scarface and…
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Ramble Uncut: Dinner for six on André Onana’s back
It’s time for another Ramble Uncut, and your hosts this week are the incomparable Marcus Speller, Luke Moore and Vithushan Ehantharajah. The conversation ranges far and wide, from the better and worse cinematic adaptations of Robin Hood and Zinedine Zidane’s (impressive?) passing in France...
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The Great Autumn International Break of 2026™
In the words of our very own Marcus Speller, strap on a johnny everyone. The international break has finally arrived. He's joined by Luke and Vish to mull over Thomas Tuchel's latest squad selection, including the late call-ups of Morgan Gibbs-White and James Garner. Plus, Vish takes the time to...
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Mailbag: Who's getting sacked this international break?
Christmas has come early for one Marcus C. Speller as the international break rears it's head once again, this time for three whole weeks. For some Premier League managers, that means nearly a month of hoping they don't cross paths with the owner in the training ground corridors. Oli Glasner, I'd...
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Respect the brawl
One piece of advice for Premier League teams, watch out for all the Bs: Bournemouth, Brentford and those blooming Seagulls. Today, Marcus, Jim and Vish gather after Brighton gave Arsenal a good pecking on the south coast. Elsewhere, Robert De Zerbi’s frustration continues. Plus, Marcus is…
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Marcus’ creamy peak | England squad reaction
It’s Marcus Speller season! We’re about to embark on a mega international break and Spellz can’t contain himself. Today, he’s joined by Jim to take a look at Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad. We assess how Cole Palmer has earned his international recall, ask whether Morgan Gibbs-White or Adam...
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My Biddy Aunt: Spanish Superstars
Señors and señoritas, we're back with another episode of My Biddy Aunt! Or as they would say in Spanish, mi tía cascarrabias (although that re-translates back into English as 'My Cantankerous Aunt'). Can someone call Brassell to translate for us please? If you haven't worked out by now, it's...
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The Preview Show: Test of strength
It’s Friday! Which means we’re on the cusp of another weekend of watching people kick stuff into stuff, our favourite activity on the Football Ramble. Today, Marcus, Jim and Pete discuss Bournemouth's wonderful start to their European adventure. Plus, we look ahead to a potential bloodbath…
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Manchester United: The Ghost of Grimsby
It’s another Carabao Cup third-round exit for Man United. The fans were unhappy. The discontent was such that Old Trafford could have been mistaken for Centre Court at Wimbledon. Today, Pete’s dragged Vish out of hiding to share his thoughts on the game. Elsewhere, Fleetwood get their dream…
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Sweet Carabao
There really is nothing better big than a big slurp of Carabao on an autumnal Tuesday night. Cracking goals, plenty of chaos, and a delicious caffeinated beverage to go with it. That's a Luke Moore guarantee™. Marcus, Luke & Jim are here to chat through all of last night's action, including yet...
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Mopping up gravy
Well, that was pretty emphatic from Leeds United, wasn't it? In a battle of two rather eccentric German managers at Elland Road last night, it was big Daniel Farke who came out on top (in the football that is, not in the bedroom). Marcus tells Jim why Dominic Calvert-Lewin is primed for the…
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The fat rat
The Premier League treated us to another marvellous couple of days of football this weekend. Some proper howitzers, a little bit of controversy, and Mikel Arteta getting mugged off. What’s not to like, eh? Marcus, Luke & Pete dive into the weekend’s action. Plus, some of your responses to *that*…
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My Biddy Aunt: Strikers
After Luke suffered a heavy defeat at Vish's unforgiving hands last week, you'd surely think it can't get any tougher for the Nation on this edition of My Biddy Aunt. Well have we got news for you. It can... Marcus referees an unforgettable clash with Luke's biggest foe yet. Get your Football...
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The Preview Show: That cat’s done nothing wrong
It’s the Manchester Derby this weekend! And the first question is: are Man City favourites or heavy favourites? Today, Marcus, Luke and Pete ponder over that. Elsewhere, Luke asks whether Fulham are offering vouchers this season. Plus, we learn about the famous actor who used to live with Dion...
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Jus’ a Brassell
Is that Andy Brassell’s music?! It’s a huge day, ladies and gentlemen, Marcus and Luke have persuaded Andy to come on the pod for a mid-season loan. Apparently that’s a thing in France, or so Andy tells us. After making a winning start in the Champions League, Andy assesses where Arsenal rank…
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Lasered armpits
The Champions League is back, ladies and gents! Big Mama UEFA delivered the goods last night as Man City got the job done in Porto and barns were burned in the first half of Club Brugge vs Aston Villa. A post-match waffle for old John McGinn, methinks. Marcus, Luke and Pete dive into all the...
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Mailbag: Which pre-season prediction would we change now?
The Premier League is well under way, so what better time than now to crack open Marcus' bulging sack? He's joined by Luke and Pete to answer all of your questions, including which manager we'd most like to share a bed with. Yep, it's one of those, ladies and gents. Strap in. Get your Football...
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See it. Say it. Kick it.
Mikel Arteta got one over his old pal Xabi Alonso as Arsenal beat Chelsea. Today, Marcus, Luke and Pete reflect on that and wonder whether there could be some romance in the title race this season. Elsewhere, we discuss a beautiful goal from Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Fulham’s woes and Jamie Vardy’s...
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My Biddy Aunt: Summer Signings
Following an internal inquiry, the Ramble Intercontinental Senate has decreed that the My Biddy Aunt belt is now UP FOR GRABS! The Luke Nation made its return upon hearing this news, assured it’s going to be an easy wi- wait, that’s not the Ehantharajah Empire, is it? We’re in for a biggun’ here,...
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The Preview Show: Cool stamp
My goodness me, the Premier League is serving up some treats for us this weekend. Arsenal vs Chelsea on gameweek three? Oh yes, we'll have a bit of that please and thank you. Marcus, Luke and Vish are here to preview the weekend's fixtures LIVE from Ramble HQ. Plus, Mike Dean creates yet more...
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Mailbag: Which club “won” the transfer window?
Marcus, Pete and Vish are back with a big bulging sack full of your questions. First and foremost, we try to get to the bottom of the transfer window: who won? Who lost? And are the southern media running a smear campaign against Aston Villa? Elsewhere, we face the huge question… who are the new...
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Malick and the Jets
It really isn't transfer deadline day until Gary Cotterill makes a fool of himself, is it? Luckily for us, he very much delivered on that front. What's good for the Ramble... Marcus, Pete & Vish are here to run through all the deals from the old TDD. Including Nick Woltemade becoming an Everton...
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Relinquish the ball
Pete and Vish have ditched the other Ramblers (slugs) and have been given the keys to today’s pod. There was a deluge of debuts at Villa Park last night and today the lads try to make sense of it all. Plus, Pete offers a friendly reminder to any clubs still stalling over their transfer business...
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It’s Carlo’s carnival too
Jim Campbell promised us some barn burners this weekend and he wasn't wrong, was he? Plenty of goals, some stunners in there too. We might just have our game back, ladies and gents. The aforementioned Jim joins Marcus and Luke to reflect on all the weekend's action, including: Carlo Ancelotti...
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My Biddy Aunt: Skillers
Spelgium was found this morning in the bogs of the Ramble Intercontinental Senate, down on one knee after suffering defeat to Cartalonia last week. Now, Jimababwe has entered the fray to knock Speller down another notch - but will he be successful? It's time to battle, but who's that on the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Football Ramble is a global podcasting institution. Since 2007, the Ramble has provided entertainment, analysis and coverage of the Premier League, Champions League and beyond for football fans who don't take the world's biggest sport too seriously.
In 2026, the takes are as strong as ever, the jokes are as funny as ever and the Ramble remains as essential as it ever was for football fans everywhere. Join them for the Premier League season as they discuss the biggest football stories in their inimitable style.
No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Choose the Ramble vs everyone else.
The Football Ramble, the original football podcast. Brand new episodes every single weekday during the 2026/27 Premier League and Champions League season, covering Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford, Bright
HOSTED BY
Stak
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