Riyad Mahrez

After a time getting acquainted with Claude Puel’s radiator Riyad Mahrez is ready for FA Cup action, as are Spurs as they head to Rochdale’s obstacle course of a pitch, and Man United hope to cause an upset by finding a way past Huddersfield. There are special days for Neymar and Kevin Keegan, an expose on the devious Going for Glold tactics of our dear host and a lot of painful, disruptive head turning. This show is sponsored by bet365 Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] Further reading: Riyad Mahrez is now better in training according to Claude Puel: http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11712/11250077/riyad-mahrez-performing-even-better-than-before-man-city-transfer-saga-says-claude-puel Carlos Carvalhal’s return to Sheffield Wednesday: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/inside-story-swansea-city-boss-14289648 Rochdale’s leveller of a pitch: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43035066 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 North London Derby looms and will be particularly interesting as diving has now officially been declared fine, Ederson eases Man City’s injury crisis by reinventing himself as a midfielder and David Moyes gets a cheerleader in the form of fun-time Patrice Evra. We also shine a light on the maudlin nature of Antonio Conte’s current work, discover that fruit may work as an injury treatment and peak behind the curtain to meet playground bully Marcus Speller. This show is sponsored by bet365 Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] Further reading: Pochettino on diving: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/feb/06/mauricio-pochettino-dele-alli-dive-tottenham-trickery Ederson the midfielder: https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/ederson-i-could-play-midfield-man-city-and-i-can-score-free-kicks-too Riyad Mahrez’s Leicester troubles: http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11712/11239423/riyad-mahrez8217s-leicester-city-legacy-sad-if-this-story-is-tarnished 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.

As another transfer window slams dramatically and confusingly shut we do our best to assess who has done well and what Arsenal were actually planning, Dele Alli shows all the signs of following in the footsteps of many an England great at the World Cup and those resurgent swans of Swansea start to fly up the table. Within our usual ‘professionality’ there’s also talk of club therapists leaking information to the press, confusion at the gates of Wembley and a delightful airport tantrum. This show is sponsored by bet365 Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] Further reading: Transfer window round up: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/feb/01/transfer-deadline-day-round-up-tottenham-lucas-moura Sam Allardyce on Ademola Lookman: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/how-ademola-lookmans-stubborness-forced-14230764 Riyad Mahrez gets all sad: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42895613 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.

Pete Graves is joined by Dharmesh Sheth and Bryan Swanson to discuss the fallout from Deadline Day. Nigel Winterburn assesses Arsenal’s January business (4:15), including the arrival of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at the club. The panel also chat about Chelsea’s swoop for Olivier Giroud (19:50) and Man City’s failed bid to sign Riyad Mahrez (27:50) before revealing their transfer window winners and losers (43:53). Transfer Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/transfer-talk You can listen to Transfer Talk on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Transfer Talk". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Pete Graves is joined by Dharmesh Sheth, Aidan Magee, Kaveh Solhekol and Guillem Balague to discuss Arsenal’s deal to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (04:50), the future of Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Man Utd (22:10) and Man City’s bid for Riyad Mahrez (30:40). Jim White and Hayley McQueen reveal their favourite Deadline Day moments (46:37) and answer all your questions! Transfer Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/transfer-talk You can listen to Transfer Talk on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Transfer Talk". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Rog and Davo break down a breathless North London Derby, salute Leicester's Riyad Mahrez's left foot, and discuss Everton's collapse against West Ham. Plus, MLS Opening Day and the She Believes Cup. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Leicester City has taken the Barclays Premier League by storm. They refuse to relinquish their position at the top of the table. The Cooligans are in awe every week as Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy continue to light up the league. Alexis and Christian also discuss the new MLS Targeted Allocation Money (TAM)! Every MLS team has received a Christmas bonus, but what will they spend it on? I: Leicester City is the new Chelsea, and Chelsea is the new Leicester City Break: 30 seconds of Portland Timbers with @BackOfficeGavin II: MLS makes it rain TAM. Cap stay the same, just extra guap Break: 30 seconds of Columbus Crew SC with @TravisIrvineUSA III: Burnt Ends (aka quick segment of all the stuff we didn't get to) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices