Yaya Toure

Hello! It’s that weird week between Christmas and new year where nobody knows what day it is but it’s fine because there’s loads of football, and about football we chat. There’s Harry Kane’s magnificent calendar year, Yaya Toure’s annual wheeling out in what’s becoming his own personal panto season, and the merciful end to Virgil van Dijk and Liverpool’s transfer saga. Elsewhere there’s your highlights of the year, our usual round up of Liberian politics and we hear from Uruguay’s maddest man. This show is sponsored by bet365 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 do you do when your midfield doesn't really exist? You put Yaya Toure there by himself to hold down the fort behind a tidal wave of attacking options. It nearly worked for Pep Guardiola's side, but there was plenty to unpack from how both teams handled the opposition's approach. The two Mikes break down the match before turning their attention to "the magic of the cup." That's right, they zero in on the biggest matches and storylines in this weekend's FA Cup, from PSG vs. Monaco to Nice'...

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe analyze Arsenal’s last-gasp draw at Old Trafford, discuss Tottenham’s come-from-behind win over West Ham and breakdown Yaya Toure’s triumphant return for Man City; Plus, the guys preview Middlesbrough v. Chelsea

This Halloween we bring you terrifying tales of Alan Pardew, David Moyes, Yaya Toure and, of course, some rogue appendages. As if that isn't frightening enough Marcus also sheds some light on an age old question following an accusation from a listener...Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook. 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.