Qualification Analysis

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 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 Michy Batshuayi’s embarrassing moment: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44649247 Gareth keeps it in house: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-england-belgium-gareth-southgate-changes-colombia-a8422221.html Akira Nishino is not happy about how things played out for Japan: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/28/japan-poland-senegal-world-cup The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we continue our deeply-held passion for international football and discuss what merry old England do now qualification is assured, how Scotland get over their 'genetic problems' and confusing permutations elsewhere in the world. As if that isn't enough we hear a heartwarming tale of charity work from one of the kindest men in football, a disturbing new theory on a Marcus Speller crush and Pete's latest body modification. The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.