FIFA World Cup 2026

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-league Jermaine Jeans has his doubts about Hugo Lloris: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47768704 Andy 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 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.

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 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: Ole Gunnar Soslkjaer is the boss! https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/mar/28/ole-gunnar-solskjaer-appointed-manchester-united-permanent-manager Louis Van Gaal on his time at Old Trafford, among other things: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47704834 Harry Kane’s NFL plan: http://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/26247752/harry-kane-wants-conquer-premier-league-nfl 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.

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!*** 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.

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 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: 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.html Matej Vydra has some thoughts on Harry Maguire: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12016/11671431/harry-maguire-is-englands-weak-link-says-matej-vydra Euro 2020 qualifiers ahoy: https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2019/mar/21/euro-2020-qualifiers-and-international-football-10-things-to-look-out-for 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.

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.html Marcelo Bielsa’s wonderfully stroppy post-match interview: https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/competitions/championship/11667363/bielsa-quiet-on-defeat The King Kev Quote Generator! https://daniel-cross.github.io/keegan/ 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.

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 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: Jurgen Klopp is in a good mood: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47564048 That magnificent Bersant Celina penalty: https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/competitions/championship/11664702/west-brom-3-0-swansea Dickie Borthwick - you can still find him: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/jan/05/never-slowed-down-sports-champions-playing-their-80s 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.

Alexi and Mosse react to the USWNT's lawsuit filed against USSF in the State of the Union (3:56). Also, Zinedine Zidane's return to Real Madrid is unpacked in Mosse Makes the Case (19:30). Then, Atlanta United's slow start, a tournament idea for the USMNT, and Gianluigi Buffon's place in history are looked at in Ask Alexi (27:52). Finally, 2022 World Cup expansion, top storylines in England and Christian Pulisic's future all headline The Back Three (44:06). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.html Jack Grealish had a strange old weekend: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/mar/10/aston-villa-jack-grealish-attacked-by-spectator-birmingham-city FIFA find themselves back in the limelight: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/mar/10/qatar-fifa-world-cup-2022-damian-collins 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.

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 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: Crystal Palace and Brighton’s rivalry explained: https://www.theguardian.com/football/football-league-blog/2011/sep/27/brighton-crystal-palace-rivalry How the current rules on handball is applied: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47471380 Just 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 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.

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-klopp Arsenal 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.html The Beckhams and Snoop: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47432089 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.

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 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: Maurizio Sarri gets his measured revenge: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/feb/28/dropping-arrizabalaga-payback-chelsea-sarri Trent Alexander-Arnold gets his own song: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-fans-answer-jurgen-klopps-15898753 Here comes Brendan Rodgers: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47381448 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.

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/47352352 Farewell, Claude Puel: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/feb/24/claude-puel-sacked-leicester-city Man 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 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.

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-future Gini 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.html Benjamin 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 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.

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 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: 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-ham Mike 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-chelsea Sean Dyche on Peter Crouch: https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/burnley_fc/news/17403516.sean-dyche-on-facing-peter-crouch-as-a-player/ 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.

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.html Sergio Aguero is quite good: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/0e5018a4-44ab-45b4-88d6-ad5903e9ff65 Everton have to ask themselves some questions: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/feb/03/everton-marco-silva-players-consistent-premier-league 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.

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 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: Rafa. The gaffer? https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/rafa-benitez-newcastle-resign-exit-transfer-latest-updates-future-news-a8751181.html Maurizio Sarri is in self-reflective mood: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jan/31/maurizio-sarri-chelsea-my-fault-motivate Arsenal borrow their man: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47049873 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.

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 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: Accrington Stanley; who they are: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jan/24/accrington-stanley-dump-charm-fa-cup-derby-county Newcastle do have some money after all: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/revealed-amount-newcastle-pocketed-last-15724522 Wilfried 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 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.

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-15705473 Maurizio 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.html Claude Puel isn’t panicking after Leicester City’s defeat: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jan/20/leicester-claude-puel-players-back-with-smile 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.

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 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: Marcelo Bielsa is a rare beast: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jan/17/marceo-bielsa-spygate-powerpoint-leeds-united Abdoulaye Doucoure is eyeing a move: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/abdoulaye-doucoure-january-transfer-watford-champions-league-news-latest-a8726581.html Petr Cech already has post-retirement options: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46890147 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.

Alexi and Mosse break down MLS's battle with Bundesliga for young talent in the State of the Union (3:29). Also, player power in the transfer market is examined in Mosse Makes the Case (18:39). Then, an ultimatum for the USMNT winning the World Cup, the MLS SuperDraft and fans pressuring front offices are looked at in Ask Alexi (26:34). Finally, Josef Martinez's extension with ATL, the USWNT's World Cup preparations and Harry Kane's injury all headline The Back Three (35:56). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/46858696 Cardiff 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.html Richard 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 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.

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/46776234 Jason McAteer is triggered: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11600697/watch-jason-mcateer-kicks-michael-owen-after-star-sixes-clash Neil Warnock’s aforementioned fury: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jan/05/neil-warnock-cardiff-liverpool-disgrace-nathaniel-clyne 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.

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 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: Man United are going on a jolly to Dubai: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-training-camp-dubai-15622612 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer doesn’t want to leave Man United: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46743240 Man 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 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.

At 28 years old, Neil Etheridge has established himself as an important part of Neil Warnock’s Cardiff side, but it hasn’t always been plain sailing. After all, the current Cardiff City and Philippines goalkeeper’s story is not one that we’ve come to expect from a Premier League player. Speaking to Marcus in this latest episode of Ramble Meets..., Neil talks about being released from Chelsea’s academy as a teenager, Mark Schwarzer giving him advice at Fulham, and his journey from bit-part player in the lower leagues to winning promotion with Cardiff into the top flight. 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.

Seb Stafford-Bloor is joined by Jonathan Northcroft, to discuss his book Deadlines and Darts with Dele; Jonathan's diary from following England at the 2018 World Cup - celebrating England's rebirth in Russia and other unexpected tales. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year! What a way to close out the year as Liverpool look the real deal, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Paul Pogba bring the fun back to Old Trafford, and Neil Warlock gets three points and a big grin. We also hear about Pete’s new year plans, some not unreasonably pedantic correspondence and our highlights of 2018. Have a good one! 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 stats have good news for Liverpool: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46712846 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is impressed with Paul Pogba: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-vs-bournemouth-paul-pogba-ole-gunnar-solksjaer-a8704731.html That Aldo Poy celebration: https://golazoargentino.com/2013/01/21/the-greatest-goal-celebration/ 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.

We’re back, full of Christmas cheer, mountains of food and opinions on the lashings upon lashings of festive football that have happened since we last recorded a show. Can Jurgen Klopp be measured enough to sustain a title challenge? Can Spurs keep up their form and push for the title? Does Pep Guardiola develop unsightly blemishes if Man City drop points? All this and more, inside! We also discuss The Legend of Eden Hazard, enjoy a festive game and receive some delightfully inebriated correspondence from you lot. Merry Christmas! 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: Did Mo Sarah go down too easily? https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11592435/ref-watch-was-mohamed-salahs-liverpool-penalty-call-right Maurizio Sarri is as tired of the Eden Hazard saga as anyone: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-eden-hazard-maurizio-sarri-transfer-news-preview-crystal-palace-fixtures-a8701971.html Pep Guardiola looks to change the dynamic at Man City: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/dec/26/manchester-city-pep-guardiola-tottenham-liverpool-leicester 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.

It’s chriiiiiiiiistmas! What better way to celebrate than to celebrate the celebration itself! Be it the pure unbridled joy of someone who can’t handle what’s happening, to a well executed, choreographed routine, there’s a lot to enjoy throughout this wonderful game, and enjoy it we do. Thanks for lending us your ears throughout 2018 and have a merry Christmas! 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!*** 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.

Ah, the club stalwart. From one club men to might-as-well-be-one-club-men, football is all the better for having those who dedicate their best years to the clubs they adore. We’ve got your Class of ’92, your Italian legends, your mercurial Southampton legend and so much more. We’re podcast stalwarts ourselves, after all, so come on in. 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!*** 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.

Football isn’t a high scoring game, except when it is, on those brilliant occasions when one team give another an absolute pasting, a panelling… a hammering. We look back over some of the most notable shellackings we’ve witnessed as football fans, from big teams dishing it out to each other, from the little guys bringing down a giant, we love it all. Even Heskey scored. 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!*** 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.

Football wouldn’t be the same without some of the more robust players we’ve seen over the years. From Graeme Souness’ full blooded approach to the game, to the modern player’s evolution into a discreet saboteur, we’re on top of it all. Features high tackles, red mist and many chinnings. 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!*** 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.

Jose Mourinho, sacked after things have gone awry in his third season in charge. Who could possibly have seen such a seismic event coming? It’s such a monumental occurrence that even Jim’s having a sing. Away from Ole Trafford we (Pete) ask(s) “Do wolves live in burrows?” as we assess the chances of Wolverhampton’s finest before they welcome Liverpool into their den, look at Spurs’ potential stadium boon and enjoy Dennis Wise’s foray into the world of PR. 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: Can Ole Gunnar Solskjaer get the best out of Paul Pogba? https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/dec/20/ole-gunnar-solskjaer-paul-pogba-manchester-united Dejan Lovren is confident: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46628537 Mike Ashley’s heartwarming love for Newcastle fans: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-takeover-mike-ashley-wise-15573502 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.

The world of football gaming is a massive one and we’ve been reminiscing about some of our favourites from the past and the present. Is Pete in his element? Oh yes. Could you punch people on early versions of FIFA? Sort of. Was Kevin Keegan mugged off in the German version of his own game? Of course he was. 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!*** 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.

Need we say more? One of the most enjoyable occurrences in football. So many things have to go awry for this to happen and we’re here to celebrate the mad occasions when they have. Sometimes it’s a calamitous nightmare, sometimes it leads to unexpected heroics and we’re here to gush about the lot. 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!*** 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.

You probably don’t enjoy this one if your team is involved in one, unless you escape it, but what a consistently entertaining thing the relegation battle is. From great escapes by Portsmouth, West Brom and Leicester, we look back over some of the most memorable relegation battles we’ve witnessed, and have a little look at how they work in foreign climes. 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!*** 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.

It’s not getting any better for Man United, is it? After Liverpool beat them handily at Anfield we yet again wonder what the hell is going on there, ponder how Arsenal will respond to their first defeat in ages, and sit in shock as Marcus says some very rude things about Everton. Elsewhere we ponder the magical qualities of good old Neil Warnock, have a surprising update regarding the Bart-Williams family and revel in Big Sol Campbell picking up his first win with Macclesfield. 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: Seriously though, what is going on with Man United? https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/dec/17/jose-mourinho-manchester-united-defensive-dogma Garth Crooks and his team of the week: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46586526 Xherdan Shaqiri isn’t even surprised by how easy it was to beat Man United: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/liverpool-manchester-united-xherdan-shaqiri-a8686771.html 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.

Pele flogging viagra, Lionel Messi selling Japanese face cream, Pat Jennings as an oil filter… the worlds of football and advertising often combine in spectacular fashion and we’re here to look at some of our favourites. Kevin Keegan and Henry Cooper in the shower, Emmanuel Adebayor selling something called Power Horse, Wayne Rooney acting. There’s so much to enjoy. Merry Pringles. 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!*** 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.

Does a football match ever matter more than when it’s against your biggest rivals? Around the world passions flare and it leads us to some of the most enjoyable, intense and frankly mad spectacles that the game ever serves up. There’s your Boca and your River, your hotly contested yet geographically confusing battles, your small town rivalries. We’ve got the lot. Join in. 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!*** 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.

Ah, footballers and the internet, what an endlessly brilliant combination. We celebrate the more bizarre, early examples of the form - Andy Carroll on Bebo, for example - while basking in the glory of some more recent accidental gems, like Phil Neville’s early morning beach excursions. It’s here to stay and it seems like it’s here to pump out and endless supply of Patrice Evra licking chickens, footballers arguing with themselves and borderline illegality. Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] This show is brought to you in association with 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!*** 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.

We all love a football-based spat, be it between teammates, rival managers, or a Knight of the Realm and a slice of pizza. It may be neither big nor clever, but let’s be honest it’s brilliant and we love it. From classic Dutch bust ups, long running feuds between managers, or even between managers and institutions, to those momentary explosions of emotion that live on forever, we have a good old chuckle at the lot. Warning: Contains Tony Pulis. Nude. Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] This show is brought to you in association with 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!*** 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.

The giants of Manchester and Merseyside meet this weekend. Can Everton get something at Man City? Will Jose Mourinho try to destroy the spectacle at Anfield? We have no idea because none of it has happened yet, but we’re going to have a damn good chat about it all the same. In things that have already happened there were some excellent games in the Champions League, we learn of a football bullying story with a twist, and our best bettor gives us a brave and bold suggestion. 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: Alisson is pretty good: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/liverpool-napoli-champions-league-alisson-jurgen-klopp-aurelio-de-laurentiis-mohamed-salah-anfield-a8678956.html Here’s Jose, moaning again: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/dec/12/jose-mourinho-manchester-united-valencia-champions-league-defeat Everything is definitely going to be fine at Newcastle: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/rafa-benitez-assured-transfer-activity-15546527 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.

The 12 Rambles of Christmas are back! This year we’re bringing you the 12 things we love most about football, starting with… The Maverick. We love those players who think differently, play differently and are… differently. From the big names who’ve changed the fabric of football itself, to the stars that shone brightly but briefly, to Adel Taarabt. We enthuse about those characters that make the game a little more special and try to get to the bottom of what makes them so great. Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] This show is brought to you in association with 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!*** 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.

Well, aren’t Chelsea an enigma? No sooner than we thought their flush might be busted they go and beat Man City, allowing a Mo Salah-inspired Liverpool to stay on top. We have a title race! Glancing around the rest of the sport we meet a piece of the puzzle we didn’t know Bournemouth were missing, learn of Karren Brady’s mind games and how eeeeeeeasy things are for Portsmouth right now. Also, Andros Townsend did not score this weekend. 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 Luiz is having a lovely time: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-david-luiz-contract-new-deal-manchester-city-a8675011.html Jurgen Klopp never doubted Mo Salah: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/dec/09/jurgen-klopp-mohamed-salah-bournemouth A memorable Copa Libertadores final: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46500549 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.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas after a dizzying round of midweek fixtures. We’re here to look at Wolves wobbling Chelsea’s wheels, Man United and Arsenal having a strange old contest of Who Can Score the Weirdest Goal and look ahead to Cardiff and Southampton scrapping for those delicious points. We also discover the surprising depth of Pete’s affection for Man United’s fans and board, make some bold(ish) predictions about Andros Townsend’s season and hear about some wonderful science that we all definitely understand. 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: More damning of Jose Mourinho’s Man United: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-vs-arsenal-jose-mourinho-malaise-premier-league-how-bad-facts-stats-a8669816.html Ralph Hasenhüttl is ready to start: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11700/11573153/ralph-hasenhuttl-rejects-jurgen-klopp-link-saying-he-wants-to-be-known-in-the-premier-league Maurizio Sarri is very publicly worried about his players: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/dec/06/maurizio-sarri-chelsea-players-attitude-wolves-defeat 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.

A busy weekend as the North London Derby produces another classic, Mark Hughes collects another P45 and Jordan Pickford has a moment to forget. Particular highlights include the welcome return of Tim Sherwood embarrassing himself. There’s also the Scottish League Cup final, in December, further news of footballers egging innocent members of the public, and a very testing time for Partick Thistle. 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 are making quick progress under Unai Emery: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46420874 Southampton are moving quickly to find a new manager: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/next-southampton-fc-manager-news-mark-hughes-sacked-who-is-ralph-hasenhuttl-a8664896.html Gareth Southgate wants England to manage expectations: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/dec/02/euro-2020-qualifying-draw-england-northern-ireland-wales-scotland 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.

At just 20, Chris became the most expensive goalkeeper in British transfer history signing for Liverpool, the club he supports, from Coventry, the club he grew up at, for £6m in 2001. What followed was a career that despite being held back by a series of unfortunate injuries amassed over 200 appearances at the top level and included a Champions League win and an England cap. In this latest Ramble Meets... Chris gives an honest and insightful assessment of his career and shines a light on the life of a professional player through both the good and bad times. Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] This is a re-release of a Ramble Meets... from 27th October 2017. Previously only available to acast+ subscribers. Enjoy! ***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!*** 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.

We’ve got your Champions League, we’ve got your Premier League but best of all we’ve got your Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest in The Championship. What a game, and what a feast of football we have to serve up for you. Elsewhere we’ve got Sol Campbell getting himself a job, we’ve got misgivings about the institution known as Internazionale and we’ve got point-gobbling Newcastle welcoming West Ham to their empty stadium. We’ve got the lot. 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: Sol Campbell lands his first management position: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/nov/28/sol-campbell-finally-gets-his-chance-to-manage-after-years-in-the-shadows Maurizio Sarri on N’Golo Kante’s positioning: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/chelsea-maurizio-sarri-ngolo-kante-jorginho-midfield-tottenham-a8656746.html Can Liverpool turn their Champions League form around? https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46379846 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.

The Premier League is back with a Spurs and Aleksandar Mitrovic infused bang and we talk all about it, because that’s very much what this podcast is about. We’re also delighted to be chatting about Claudio Ranieri and his delightful methods as once again pizza solves everything. Further down the leagues Alan Hutton definitively peaks in spectacular fashion, while in South America the Copa Libertadores descends into chaos and we touch upon the very important topic of eggings. 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: Eden Hazard is a team player once again: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/nov/25/eden-hazard-suggests-leave-chelsea-summer The Copa Libertadores - what the hell happens now? https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11564205/river-plate-vs-boca-juniors-what-happens-with-copa-libertadores-final-now Alan Hutton though: https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/competitions/championship/11563337/aston-villa-4-2-birmingham-a-hutton-76 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.

What a fun weekend of international football we’ve had, and what a fun weekend of Premier League football we’re about to have! We chat about Scotland’s promotion, Ireland’s bound-to-be-entertaining search for a new manager, the retirement of flag-punching legend Tim Cahill and Gianni Infantino’s novel approach to what should probably be private discussions. Back in domestic football we welcome Claudio Ranieri back to England, rub thighs in anticipation of Spurs vs Chelsea and rub chins ahead of Arsenal’s trip to Bournemouth. And if you’re worried that we missed it, we absolutely talk about Patrice Evra sucking a raw chicken. 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: Scotland the brave: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/nov/20/scotland-israel-nationa-league-match-report As good as it gets for the UEFA Nations League? https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/uefa-nations-league-england-holland-germany-finals-how-does-it-work-a8643711.html Arsenal’s need for brighter starts: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/11559666/arsenal-have-a-problem-with-slow-starts-under-unai-emery 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.

Spain and Croatia? What were you worried about? England’s 2018 gets even better as they top their UEFA Nations League group and keep the World Cup feel good factor going. Through our giddy fog we discuss Jordan Pickford’s water bottle psychology, Aleksander Mitrovic’s thought processes, Scotland’s momentum, Chris Eubank, Sven, goalscoring goalkeepers and alllllll kinds of fun. Easy. 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: UEFA Nations League - what next? https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11557461/uefa-nations-league-what-happens-next?basketId=12016 Switzerland are a bit good: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46255635 Mitrovic: “I am stupid”: https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/i-am-stupid-aleksandar-mitrovic-reacts-to-panenka-penalty/f7f5its049jp184evhzl24ng9 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.