Jordan Pickford

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.

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.

What a weekend! Yet more drama at Stamford Bridge, Mike Dean and non-Mike Dean related, the Jurassic Park theme at the Cardiff City Stadium, Jordan Pickford getting the save on and Paul Ince forgetting himself. On top of the this the ball-on-a-plinth phenomena reaches new heights, we revel in the names of fanzines up and down the land and the rumours that a certain ex-manager is heading into the jungle... 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: Neil Warnock’s mind games: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45932277 Silly Phil Neville: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11532211/chelsea-should-sack-ianni Middlesbrough’s mad goalmouth bundle: https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/competitions/championship/11530044/sheff-wed-1-2-middlesbrough 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.