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Ramble Uncut: Are you gonna eat that? Nov 21, 2024

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Wilson’s wonderful wand Nov 20, 2024

What is Pep Guardiola's five-year plan? Why are Algeria being crowned as 'Unofficial World Champions'? Is the Swindon training ground really haunted? And why would anyone ever disrespect the Nations League?

Just some of the important issues Marcus, Jim, Vish and Andy are here to try and solve...

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Farewell, Lee Nov 19, 2024

They say all good things must come to an end, and in Lee Carsley's case maybe he wanted it that way - or maybe he didn't? Honestly, who knows.

Marcus, Luke and Vish give their assessment on Carsley's tenure as England manager and ask what Thomas Tuchel will do with the inheritance he's been left with...

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We are going up Nov 18, 2024

England have been promoted to Nations League group A. EEEEEEEAAAAASSSSSAAAAAYYYY!!

Today, Marcus, Luke and Vish are here to celebrate the promotion. Luke then fully hops aboard the Speller bandwagon and makes a compelling case in favour of the Nations League. Plus, we celebrate a much-needed victory for the Scots.

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Mailbag: Is it time to bring in foreign referees? Nov 16, 2024

It's been a pretty normal week in the world of PUG-MOL. But for some reason we got lots of questions about referees this week. Can anybody think why?

Marcus, Jim & Andy give their takes on whether it's time for an overhaul of Premier League refs. Plus, we ponder on whether it's okay to be a boo boy and which clubs we have soft spots for.

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The Preview show: Have another look at that Nov 15, 2024

We've had Owen Hargreaves. We've had Michael Carrick. We've had Angel Gomes. And now, we've got Curtis Jones. Is he the answer we've craved for in England's midfield? Today Marcus, Jim, Pete and Andy are here to revel in a bloody brilliant win for England in Greece.

LONG LIVE THE NATIONS LEAGUE!

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Sweet Greek revenge Nov 14, 2024

Following an embarrassing display at Wembley, England head to Greece tonight in search of sweet revenge knowing a convincing win would be enough to get themselves one step closer to the holy grail of European football, Nations League A.

Marcus, Jim & Vish are here to chat all about Lee Carsley's heroes.

Oh, and Hervé Renard is back in the dugout. What could possibly go wrong?

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Give Them Yo' Vote Nov 13, 2024

Marcus launches his campaign to be the next Match of the Day presenter and fulfils his obligation to plug Pitbull’s upcoming gig in London. He's also joined by Jim and Vish to give David Coote the Football Ramble treatment. You simply do not want to miss it…

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Title in Comic Sans Nov 12, 2024

Roberto De Zerbi has had his overhead projector out again, this time to show off his Manchester United contract to get all his Marseille players motivated. Why, you ask? We’re not quite sure either.

Marcus, Luke and Vish reflect on the latest hot new entries into the Managers Under Pressure Club heading into another dreaded international break, with Julen Lopetegui head of the pack. Was he ever right for West Ham? Meanwhile, Marcus explains why he’s worried about Crystal Palace and Erik Ten Hag tries his best to entrap Rúben Amorim in Brexit admin. Join us!

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Panic on the streets of Manchester Nov 11, 2024

What do Pep Guardiola and Stuart Pearce have in common? Marcus, Luke and Vish find out on today’s episode.

Elsewhere, Ipswich won their first Premier League game in 22 years, all while wearing a kit designed by Ed Sheeran, and Mikel Arteta describes Chelsea as one of the best teams in Europe. Someone’s clearly been watching the Europa Conference League…

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Mailbag: What's the point in supporting a mid-table club? Nov 09, 2024

It can be tough supporting a mid-table club. Supporters of Fulham, West Ham, Crystal Palace and Manchester United will know that feeling all too well. But what joys can mediocrity bring if not trophies?

Marcus, Jim & Vish discuss that, plus one listener asks why English managers (with the obvious exceptions of Steve McClaren and Alan Pardew, two of our very best) never seem to want to work on the continent.

It's all in this week's Mailbag!

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The Preview Show: The Chelsea vending machine Nov 08, 2024

Chelsea B beat FC Noah 8-0 in the Europa Conference League last night. At this stage, it just feels disrespectful. Will Chelsea show more respect to Arsenal? Today, Marcus, Jim, Vish and Pete start rubbing their thighs ahead of this Sunday’s 'big one'™.

Elsewhere, Pete tells us he could be the reason that Julen Lopetegui is sacked by West Ham this weekend. Plus, we learn that Spurs man Pedro Porro has a rather - erm - unique way of taking out the bins.

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Ramble Reacts: Arsenal falter again Nov 07, 2024

And look what they made Jim do. He’s only gone and smashed all his precious Ming vases in his living room.

Marcus and Jim review a difficult night for Arsenal in Europe, as they were beaten by a canny Inter side 1-0 and did a peak impersonation of David Moyes’ Man United.

Jim explains why he’s concerned about Arsenal’s inflexibility. Plus, our man on the continent – and for once we don’t mean Andy Brassell – brings us an excited voicenote from the Parc des Princes after a winner with the last kick of the game. Oh, and Tyrone Mings concedes a truly bizarre penalty for Aston Villa. Believe us…

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Peter the piano man Nov 06, 2024

We all know what radiation poisoning feels like, right? Surely? No? Well, according to Pete Donaldson it is similar to answering a question from Gary Cotterill at a press conference. Makes sense…

Today, Pete’s joined by Marcus and Andy to tell them all about the time he performed at Abbey Road. We also find some time to talk about the Champions League. Plus, is Frank Lampard about to get a new job?

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Ramble Reacts: Harry “king of the skies” Wilson Nov 05, 2024

Oh, what a night! Harry Wilson scores a beautiful stoppage time brace for Fulham, Jim Campbell reveals he has a hidden music career and Pete Donaldson admits he’s got a quite ludicrous new favourite snack.

Plus, Pete and Jim get sent a message from a jubilant Marcus Speller on his way home from the Cottage…

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Put a Tonk on it Nov 04, 2024

When Anthony Gordon whipped in a beautiful ball from the right flank with his right foot, Marcus could draw only one conclusion: "We’ve got our game back!"

Today, he’s joined by Vish and Jim who explain why Mikel Arteta has to take responsibility for Arsenal’s defeat to Newcastle. Elsewhere, has José Mourinho finally gone too far? And the brilliance of the FA Cup First Round proves that we might ACTUALLY have our game back!

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Mailbag: Will the Carabao Cup survive? Nov 02, 2024

As FIFA unveils a new tournament every weekend and injuries pile up, we start today’s show wondering if the majestic Carabao Cup can survive the demands of modern football. Marcus wants to scrap it and trojan horse more international friendlies in the resulting gaps, but there we are.

Vish and Jim are also here as we answer more of your questions. Why are football managers generally getting younger? What would coaches do if they could talk to players via NFL-style headsets? And we decide on the most distinctive “what’s good for the Ramble isn’t good for your club” signing possible - Cristiano back at United, anyone?

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The Preview Show: Can we still use our voucher? Nov 01, 2024

“Hey Ruud, do you know how to fix a roof?” Ruud van Nistelrooy wants to stay at Man United after Rúben Amorim gets the job and Pete has an idea on how Van Nistelrooy can make himself useful…

Speaking of which, Marcus, Jim, Vish and Pete show sympathy for teams that are yet to play their Man United voucher. Do they have an expiry date? Elsewhere, Mikel Arteta continues to be mysterious and it’s all going wrong in Saudi for Steven Gerrard and Cristiano Ronaldo. Oh dear…

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Ramble Reacts: Spurs send City packing on a vintage night of Carabao Oct 30, 2024

Pete and Luke raise their heads from the overflowing Carabao trough to recap a chaotic night in England’s premier energy drink-adjacent sports competition. Spurs dished out some rock n’ roll hardcore football to send Man City packing - and Timo Werner scored. Yep, you read that right.

Elsewhere, Man United’s players paid tribute to Erik ten Hag by smashing Leicester - even Casemiro had a good time - while a vintage Newcastle blew Chelsea’s backup boys away. The Carabao delivered once again, so join us!

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We’re Team Erik Oct 30, 2024

Banning Cristiano Ronaldo from getting his trainers, redoing the plumbing himself, pocketing a cool £15 million on departure… Turns out Erik ten Hag is actually a genius and so we’re now Team Erik.

Today, Vish gives us his thoughts on the United situation alongside Marcus, Pete and Luke as we wonder whether anyone is capable of steering this lumbering behemoth and if INEOS are actually any good.

Elsewhere, Rodri won the Ballon d’Or and Real Madrid were typically gracious in defeat and we guzzle yet more midweek Carabao, because someone has to.

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The Maresca in the madness Oct 29, 2024

Time for more Tuesday chat! Marcus, Jim and Vish look over Chelsea’s curiously impressive start, as their young players continue to kick on and Enzo Maresca looks to have built a cohesive plan - even while looking like a scuba diving instructor.

Elsewhere, we wonder why the Newcastle project is stalling after an underwhelming few weeks, FIFA unveils yet ANOTHER competition and Snoop Dogg issues a come and get me plea for the ages.

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Ramble Reacts: Erik ten Hag has left Manchester United! Oct 28, 2024

The seemingly inevitable has happened: after just four wins from 14 games - and an hour after we left the studio - Erik ten Hag has lost his job. Spare a thought for Antony...

Even though the Ramble Curse has struck once again, Marcus and Luke just happened to be in the office. So let’s get their reaction!

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Hi Man City, can we get a lift? Oct 28, 2024

Points shared at the Emirates but which side are happier? Today, Marcus, Jim, and Vish are here to unpick another fabulous weekend of Premier League action.

Things also go from bad to worse for Man United, not only did they lose to West Ham but Man City have mugged them off ahead of tonight’s Ballon d’Or ceremony. Plus, we ring the barn burner alarm after Brentford and Ipswich complete a seven-goal thriller.

Disclaimer: The curse on the Ramble has struck again. Emergency Erik ten Hag podcast to follow...

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Mailbag: How do we deal with football conspiracies? Oct 26, 2024

Were the moon landings faked? Did aliens build the pyramids? Did Howard Webb intervene to get William Saliba sent off against Bournemouth?

Philosophers and academics have long debated these events to find out the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.

On today's Mailbag, Marcus, Luke and Andy explore football's growing conspiracy culture and find out what can be done about it.

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The Preview Show: The Slot Factor Oct 25, 2024

Death, taxes and Jose Mourinho getting sent off on a big European night. The Special One played the hits against Man United and today Marcus, Luke and Andy are here to enjoy the music.

Elsewhere, Andy explains why Arsenal have a lot on the line when they play Liverpool on Sunday. But don’t worry, we learn that Mikel Arteta has stolen Mauricio Pochettino’s lemons.

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Ramble Reacts: Liverpool pass another test Oct 23, 2024

Liverpool travelled to the Red Bull Arena and left with all three points. Naturally, Pete is wearing his Monster Energy hat to celebrate.

Today, he’s joined by famous Carabao man Luke Moore to count how many times Loïs Openda was caught offside. Elsewhere, Man City play the hits with a 5-0 win against Sparta Prague and José Mourinho wants another Premier League medal. COME ON!

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Haystacks Peace and the pesky prattling parrot Oct 23, 2024

ASTON VILLA ARE TOP OF THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE! Does that mean Emi Martínez gets a new trophy to hump? Today, Marcus, Andy, Jim and Vish commend Unai Emery for creating a team that looks comfortable among Europe’s best.

Elsewhere, Mikel Arteta displays some more bizarre behaviour, a parrot gets a Spanish referee in trouble and Phil Neville wins his first trophy at Portland Timbers.

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Ramble Reacts: Crystal Palace’s woes continue Oct 21, 2024

Grandad Roy, come and help Uncle Marc, would you?

Nottingham Forest beat Crystal Palace 1-0 and continued their remarkable defensive record, all while Chris Wood plays like prime Christian Vieri. But why is it all going wrong in south London? And can anyone tell Eze to stop shooting all the time? Marcus and Vish react to the Monday night football! Plus, the FA formally seek clarification that Gary O’Neil did indeed call them k***heads.

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Battle of the little boys Oct 21, 2024

Arne Slot’s lot are still top of the table! Marcus, Luke, Vish and Pete talk through a pulsating Sunday afternoon showdown with Chelsea – but thankfully Pete won’t be revealing “everything that’s in his head”.

One thing Vish reveals is his belief that Howard Webb should be completely naked if he sits in the stands at any Premier League game – for full transparency – after he caused a stir down in Bournemouth. Plus, Gary O’Neil wages war with little guys after Wolves concede a gutting late winner to Man City, Vish gets an education in swinging, and David James’ big hands denying a mascot their dream goal at Anfield gets us thinking about the biggest hands we’ve ever shaken.

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Mailbag: Do we need chaotic managers? Oct 19, 2024

Right then, Tommy Tuchs has got the big job so now we wait for the inevitable chaos that trails in his path. It's going to be box office, but is the entertainment factor worth it?

Marcus, Jim & Andy are here to debate whether it's time to bring back managerial double acts and which rules they reckon they could break if they played in the top flight.

Plus, a nod to Alan Pardew. Lovely to get a mench in for Pards.

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The Preview Show: Give it Thomas Frank Oct 18, 2024

The Barclays is back! Marcus, Andy, Jim and Pete are fizzing at the prospect of a goalmongous return when Spurs play West Ham in the Premier League tomorrow lunchtime.

Elsewhere, Marcus accuses Pete of making up managerial rumours. Does he have a point? Or is Pete just in the know...

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Ramble Uncut: Jay Rayner and The Turbines Oct 17, 2024

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My giddy aunt, it’s Thomas Tuchel! Oct 16, 2024

“It’s difficult to believe, at this point, that the FA are in negotiations with Thomas Tuchel” - Luke Moore, 15th October 2024.

Marcus, Luke and Jim are here to react to the news that Thomas Tuchel is the new England manager. Strap in…

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I do want the job, but I haven’t applied Oct 15, 2024

It’s a Lions Watch takeover! Marcus and Luke cast their deciding votes on the future of the England managerial post: has Lee Carsley passed the job interview? Does he even want to pass the interview? Has he even submitted his CV for said interview?

They look back on the international break and England's performances, answer your questions, and discuss reports of the FA considering both Thomas Tuchel and Pep Guardiola. According to Luke, one’s using the England job as a negotiation tactic and the other MIGHT actually, genuinely be interested. But WHO?! Listen to find out!

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You are not entertained Oct 14, 2024

Who's more confused, Lee Carsley or Pete Donaldson? A question which is in itself so confusing that we're really confused trying to answer it. All we know is that England won yesterday and Marcus, Luke, Vish and Pete are here to try and make sense of it all.

Elsewhere, Scotland didn’t win at the weekend but there is a new pizza named after Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour, so that's a victory of sorts. But the real winner from the weekend is, of course, League One Manager of the Month Steve Bruce! You simply cannot keep a good man down.

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Mailbag: How do we fix the international break? Oct 12, 2024

It's the bloomin' weekend and luckily for you, it's full of Nations League excitement. Seriously though, the whole football calendar is an absolute mess.

Marcus, Luke and Vish embark on the challenge of trying to fix the window, whilst also asking whether fans actually prefer boring football.

Oh, and listener Charlie has a wedding conundrum that we're called into action for advice on.

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The Preview Show: A confusing broth Oct 11, 2024

Lee Carsley experimented with starting all the cooks for England and what transpired was one confusing broth. Today, Luke tells Marcus and Vish why England need a manager that is brave enough to drop some of England’s more talented players.

Elsewhere, we celebrate Marcello Lippi’s birthday and is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer positioning himself to have another shot at the Man United job? We bloody hope so…

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Mama Marcus Oct 10, 2024

Is that… a half fit Harry Kane trundling up the pitch? Oh YES! International football is back and England face Greece tonight!

Marcus, Pete and Andy celebrate with wedding cake in the post (Marcus wishes), a sprinkling of David Beckham nostalgia, and some angry reviews of Andrés Iniesta’s vineyard to finish. Plus, Pete’s verdict on some wild fits in the French squad. Better than Harry Maguire’s ‘man accused of insider training’ chic, I suppose. Come join us!

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Manchester City’s glove emporium Oct 09, 2024

Manchester City laid the smallest of gloves on the Premier League this week. But what does it all mean? Today, Marcus and Andy crossover to our official legal reporter Pete Donaldson for some fascinating insight into this new development.

Elsewhere, Jurgen Klopp has somehow found the energy for a new job - a case of Red Bull will do that for you - and Andy explains the real reason why Man United appointed Ruud van Nistelrooy as Erik ten Hag’s assistant. Plus, Fizzer’s boys are on the march!

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Introducing: The English Disease Oct 09, 2024

This is a podcast we think you’re going to love. Our friends at Stak have made a unique six-part documentary about hooliganism in English football.

For decades, it dominated headlines, merging the two things England loves most: football and fear. But football hooliganism didn’t disappear.

This series digs deeper – beyond the tabloid articles, beyond the stereotypes – to understand what first attracts people to this subculture and why it’s forced its way back into our society in 2024.

Today, you’ll hear Episode 1: Kicking Off. Subscribe at https://lnk.to/englishdisease or search 'The English Disease' to listen to Episode 2 and 3 right now. New episodes drop every Tuesday throughout October.

Extraordinary sporting stories that really matter. From Stak, this is Legacy.

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Timmy ten Hag Oct 08, 2024

Well, it looks like Erik Ten Hag has bought himself a bit of time following one of the dullest games the Premier League has ever seen. In other words, exactly what the big man needed.

But in better news for the Dutchman, Ten Hag wasn't the biggest bald fraud at Villa Park on Sunday. Nope, that honour would go to his ballboy doppelgänger who we're calling Timmy (what's a grown man doing in that role anyway?).

Marcus, Jim and Pete are here to dissect all the rest of the Premier League action before the real football starts this week. Bring on that international break!

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Andy Carroll for England Oct 07, 2024

Is it Tottenham’s fault that people call 2-0 a dangerous scoreline? Today, even Jim admits to Marcus and Pete that he has some sympathy for Spurs fans after they gave up a 2-0 lead against Brighton.

Elsewhere, Adama Traoré gets the Nathan Redmond treatment after he broke London speed limits against Man City on Saturday. Plus, Andy Carroll is doing King and Country proud over in France. One last England call-up? Who says no…

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Mailbag: Is it okay for fans to leave early? Oct 05, 2024

After the Emirates began to empty out despite Arsenal’s 2-0 lead over PSG, should fans who leave early be called out for their disloyalty? Or should we all just stop whining about it? Luke, Andy, and Vish tackle one of football’s big taboos.

Elsewhere, with the old guard of managers almost completely gone (just you left now, Dychey), have managerial mind games become a thing of the past?

Plus, why are more players returning to their old clubs and what are our favourite football noises? No, Gary Neville’s orgasm doesn’t count...

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The Preview Show: Donaldson & Champion Oct 04, 2024

Could Pete kick through a door? That’s the big question he poses to Luke, Andy and Vish on today’s Ramble.

Elsewhere, Andy also finds some time to explain why Man United won’t sack Erik ten Hag just yet, Luke backs the decision to call up Dominic Solanke to the England squad, and Pete is forced to talk about Only Fools and Horses The Musical.

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Ramble Reacts: A momentous night for Aston Villa Oct 02, 2024

And to mark the occasion Pete and Luke are sniffing some mysterious minty white powder. IT’S MENTHOL, ALL RIGHT!

They discuss that Jhon Durán goal, that Emi Martínez save, and whether this was the greatest night in Villa’s history since Steve Bruce had that cabbage thrown at his head.

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Mike Sheep Oct 02, 2024

Arsenal could only manage a 2-0 win at home to PSG. Pathetic. Today, Pete, Vish and Jim (mainly Pete) are here to question why Arsenal weren’t able to despatch this new woke incarnation of PSG by at least four goals, like the mighty Newcastle did last season.

Elsewhere, Pete questions whether everyone in the world named Nuri Şahin is extremely handsome. Plus, Charlie Kane appears to have been sourcing some new brand deals for Harry. You can’t keep a good man down…

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Ramble Reacts: The Cherries beat the sea slugs Sep 30, 2024

Bournemouth beat Southampton 3-1, which means Southampton are still languishing near the bottom of the table. Just how Luke likes it…

Today, he and Jim take a look at Southampton and question how much time Russell Martin has left in the job. Graham Potter loitering in the Sky studio like a vulture probably isn't helping. Speaking of which, Luke explains which Sky presenter is a “poor man’s Gary Cotterill”. A damning comparison!

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Vish’s public therapy Sep 30, 2024

We are gathered here today to help our friend Vithushan Ehantharajah whose football team has fallen on hard times. Please take a moment to think of Vish.

Moment over. Today, Luke, Jim and Vish analyse Tottenham’s decision to cash in their Man United voucher this weekend. Plus, Luke declares that James Justin’s goal at Arsenal is the goal of the season so far and we agree that it’s best to keep José Mourinho at a safe distance after some more incredible antics from the special one.

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Mailbag: Are the dark arts getting darker? Sep 28, 2024

Marcus, Luke and Jim discuss whether the dark arts are becoming more common in modern football. Why are we answering that question now, you ask? Well, no reason…

Plus, which players would we like to bring out of retirement and what should the punishment be for managers leaving their technical area? Come join us!

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The Preview Show: Qaraline Quentin Sep 27, 2024

Qarabag could have descended on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on a fleet of bikes. Qarabag’s manager Gurban Gurbanov COULD have been drinking some Carabao in a caravan. But no: instead Spurs had to go and beat them.

Marcus, Jim, Luke and Vish look ahead to Ange Postecoglou’s date with destiny and Erik ten Hag. Plus, Jason Tindall rocks up to St James’ Park dressed as a judge and Fenerbahçe reach the height of pettiness. Jose Mourinho is their manager, after all. Plus, a TITANIC game of Jack’s Encyclopaedia!

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Ramble Reacts: Liverpool excite, Man United disappoint Sep 25, 2024

It was far from plain sailing but Liverpool were ruthless against West Ham in the Rigobert Song derby, while in the Steve McClaren derby Man United reminded the big man just why he’s put the Atlantic Ocean between him and Old Trafford. Marcus and Andy are here to discuss everything from the Carabao Cup and Europa League!

Plus, Fabio Borini is still at large! You read that right. Find out all about it – only on Ramble Reacts!

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#WeDreamAndAchieve Sep 25, 2024

THE RAMBLE. A podcasting masterpiece towering 500 metres above sea level, but a land-saving 200 metres wide. #RambleNationalDay

Marcus, Luke and Jim react to the latest Carabao downpour and Chris Smalling’s latest outpouring of love for NEOM. Elsewhere, listeners give AFC Wimbledon’s fundraiser a Ramble twist and Everton’s new owner considers landing a spitfire on the pitch at Goodison Park. Plus, Rodri’s injured for the season and Jim gets injured by hypocrisy. Join us!

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A gouty time in France Sep 24, 2024

Time for a Tuesday tickle! Marcus, Vish and Jim discuss Aston Villa’s breakneck start to the season and Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins turning into a quality big man, bigger man partnership.

Plus, we wonder just how good Newcastle are after a disastrous time of it at the tweediest stadium in the Premier League – while their former man Andy Carroll gets dragged out of a vineyard and immediately scores two goals for Bordeaux. Plus, a player in Wales gets arrested midway through a football match. ODB… is that you?

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A proper Barclays bash Sep 23, 2024

Join Marcus, Jim and Vish as we recap the biggest game of the season so far, where Arsenal had to be at their dastardly, ugly best to keep Man City at bay. It’s refreshing to see two sides who genuinely can’t stand each other.

We also whip round the rest of what proved to be a cracking Premier League weekend as Luis Diaz brought the fireworks, West Ham continue to welcome opponents in with open arms and the calls for Danny Welbeck to get a surprise England call-up grow ever louder. From one chair in particular…

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Mailbag: Should players strike when they’re paid so much? Sep 21, 2024

A listener gets in touch asking how Rodri can possibly complain about too many games when he signed a new Man City contract after the new Champions League format was announced. Marcus, Luke and Andy discuss the idea that players should take matters into their own hands and begin rejecting new contracts if they’re really serious about the tough schedule.

Elsewhere, players that never played in the Prem who would’ve been perfect for the league – and which bald Premier League mangers would best suit their own player's hair? Light and shade people, light and shade…

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The Preview Show: B.A.S.I.C.S Sep 20, 2024

The Football Ramble have managed to gain exclusive access to Mikel Arteta’s team talk for their trip to Man City on Sunday… “Live. Laugh. Love.”

Today, Marcus, Luke, Andy and Pete look ahead to the thigh rubber of the weekend and propose that Kevin De Bruyne and Martin Odegaard have an arm wrestle on the sidelines to entertain the crowd. Elsewhere, Anthony Gordon drives a VERY BIG car and Cagliari’s flamingo mascot takes pelters from their own fans.

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Ramble Reacts: You chicken nugget Sep 18, 2024

Could players really go on strike? And just how much will certain journalists at certain newspapers lose their nut if they do?

Night two of three in the first week of the Champions League was overshadowed by Rodri’s comments that a strike might soon be the only option. Marcus and Luke discuss that and remember the time that former Pompey man Jon Gittens called the ref a chicken nugget.

There’s also time to check in on Spurs, who narrowly escaped a massive upset in the Carabao Cup – but Luke thinks Big Ange will still be celebrating Christmas back in Melbourne…

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An ice skating score Sep 18, 2024

The Champions League is back and it was an emphatic night for Aston Villa on their return to Europe's top table. *Insert gag about it looking like men against boys*.

Elsewhere, Marcus, Luke, Vish and Pete dine on some tasty Carabao after Man United’s big win last night and Paul Mullin almost dined on Alex Cochrane in the “Hollywood” derby. Plus, Andy Carroll is set to spend the year drinking wine in the south of France and we couldn’t be happier for him.

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Bald fraud Sep 17, 2024

The Premier League vs Man City began yesterday. And while Lionel Hutz is still reading out the charges, we thought we better try and get our heads around what it all means.

Marcus, Vish and Andy discuss the biggest legal standoff since Wagatha Christie and look ahead to Aston Villa beginning their tax evasion tour of Europe with a game against Young Boys on the 3G. Just mind where you leave your backpacks behind the goals, lads.

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The Phil Brown Theory Sep 16, 2024

Everyone at the Football Ramble would like to offer a deep and sincere apology to Nuno Espírito Santo and all the players and fans of Nottingham Forest, we are sorry we ever doubted you.

Today, Marcus, Jim, Andy and Vish plot how we can get Nuno sacked so our prediction comes true. Elsewhere, we explain why Mikel Arteta could be the new José Mourinho and Jim declares that Jhon Durán is the best striker in the world. Plus, Andy absolutely DOES NOT do an "EASAY" to celebrate AFC Wimbledon’s derby win…

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Mailbag: What are we looking forward to about the Champions League? Sep 14, 2024

Before the Premier League’s return, our eyes are also wandering across to the continent of course! The Champions League is back next week and after all the talk of Swiss-style formats, listener Craig asks Marcus, Andy and Vish what they’re looking forward to – and who their dark horses are! No Vish, you can’t pick PSG…

Plus, which current players could survive in the mid-90s Prem? And what’s our favourite ever football controversy?

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The Preview Shows: See it, Say it, Save defenders Sep 13, 2024

It’s the North London Derby this weekend and Marcus is naturally excited by England’s Raheem Sterling potentially being involved. Today, he's joined by Andy and Vish to consider how Arsenal will cope with the loss of Martin Ødegaard and Declan Rice.

Elsewhere, we fear for Everton who are in discussions with John Textor buy the club, and Erik ten Hag has created a new mantra that supposedly will fix Man United. Plus, we open the weekend with a review of the Pitbull Stadium. Do not miss it.

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Stars and Stripes and Lemons Sep 12, 2024

Marcus, Luke and Jim are back together, all happy in one friendly sack.

But you know who isn’t in one friendly sack? Chelsea’s owners. Amidst reports of a big falling out between Todd and that Clearlake lot, we speculate what kind of stadium will be built by two owners who refuse to acknowledge each other’s presence. Sounds promising, after all.

Before that, we field some of your questions about Lee Carsley, Harry Kane (but not his golden Sketchers), and an unhappy Eddie Howe. Plus, Mauricio Pochettino puts pen to paper and moves to the land of the lemons. How will he got on in the US of A?

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The short kingdom Sep 11, 2024

Harry Kane celebrated his 100th England cap last night by wearing a pair of golden Skechers. Charlie Kane must be really proud of himself for organising that one.

Today, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete are here to reflect on England’s win last night and also quieten some of the hype surrounding future World Cup winner Angel Gomes. Elsewhere, Craig Bellamy has his summer jacket destroyed by some extraordinary rain. However, Bellamy is still happy, unlike Kevin De Bruyne and Emiliano Martínez who both enjoyed a strop while on international duty this week.

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Koeman vs Bergwijn Sep 10, 2024

Koeman vs Bergwijn, Gordon Ramsay vs Jeremy Clarkson and – the derby of Europe – England vs Finland. Marcus, Luke and Jim are back to talk about all the biggest clashes you can possibly think of.

We decide who’s right, who’s wrong, and who’s got their balls out in the continuing standoff between Ronald Koeman and former Spurs man, Steven Bergwijn.

Plus, the president of a club in Italy makes a dramatic contribution from a helicopter. But by the way… can I have a piece of that egg? And we're not talking about Lee Carsley.

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A practice stir Sep 09, 2024

Lee Carsley’s first game as interim England manager started amongst a media storm. Perfect preparation for getting the job full-time then…

Today, Marcus, Luke and Jim explain why the players are all too happy to play under Carsley after England’s win at the weekend. Elsewhere, we analyse Steve McClaren’s attempts to learn Jamaican Patois, dissect a trademark heartbreaking defeat for Scotland, and celebrate Wayne Rooney scoring a free-kick at Old Trafford. Happy Monday!

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Mailbag: How do England move on from Southgate? Sep 07, 2024

Today, the post-Southgate era begins. Introducing… Carsball? Nah.

One listener wonders just how important it is that England are radically different under Carsley compared to Southgate – Marcus, Luke & Andy discuss. Plus, will players start behaving differently to avoid ‘doing an Osimhen’? Will amateur football get rid of the offside rule? And with ol’ Stevo and his hair island managing on the actual island of Jamaica, what are our dream managerial careers? Join us for all that!

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The Preview Show: Get your scraps Sep 06, 2024

San Marino officially “got their scraps” last night. Marcus, Luke and Andy are here to celebrate a historic night as they earned their first-ever competitive win.

Billy Gilmour also got his scraps but Scotland didn’t get the points, much to the confusion of Andy. Plus, we look ahead to Lee Carsley’s first match as England manager and gear up for the launch of the Pitbull Stadium. It’s Friday, don’t stop the party!

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Angel Delight Sep 05, 2024

Three games into the new season and we’ve already got an international break… brilliant! Today, Marcus and Luke discuss Lee Carsley's brave but exciting first England squad.

Marcus tells Luke why England need Reece James to bounce back from his injury troubles. Marcus also reveals what musician should be employed to motivate the England squad. No prizes for guessing who he chose…

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Steve Bruce’s farewell kiss Sep 04, 2024

Steve Bruce is back, baby! Today, Marcus, Jim and Pete celebrate his arrival at Blackpool by trying to decide if they would rather go for a drink with him or Nathan Jones.

Elsewhere, Jim explains why things might not be as bad as we think at Man United and Cristiano Ronaldo tells everyone that he should still be starting for Portugal. Plus, Leicester have shithoused the Premier League. Jamie Vardy must be so proud.

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Can I bring my wee mate? Sep 03, 2024

Everyone wants to bring a wee mate with them on deadline day, right? This year, the end of the window actually threw up some fascinating storylines for some big names, including Jadon Sancho switching one frying pan for another, slightly less hot frying pan.

Marcus, Luke and Jim catch up with the best of the headlines. We discuss Raheem Sterling (and soon Harry Kane’s) move to Eng- I mean Arsenal. We also assess whether Sancho can reignite his career and whether Ivan Toney has killed his off once and for all after moving to Saudi Arabia. Plus - shockingly - someone actually, willingly signed Neal Maupay. Who knew?

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The Goodison Chainsaw Massacre Sep 02, 2024

Everything looked so good for Everton but like all good horror films, it all went wrong in the end. Today, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete show a degree of sympathy towards Everton fans for the nightmare that they are currently living through.

Elsewhere, it was the same old story for Man United at home to Liverpool - at least Erik ten Hag won the FA Cup, though. Plus, there are mentions for Richard Keys, Hulk Hogan and the Motherwell Fan TV commentator. Welcome to Monday’s Football Ramble.

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Mailbag: What’s the toughest job in world football? Aug 31, 2024

With the transfer window shut Marcus, Jim and Andy dream up some transfers from football history they wish they could’ve forced through. Jim’s packing Carlos Tevez off to distant lands and guess where Andy’s sending Gabriel Batistuta and Ronaldo…

We also try to decide what’s the toughest job in football - whether that’s managing this current iteration of Manchester United, the Brazilian national team or a relegation-threatened side further down the leagues. Plus, we reinvent Sunday League for the masses and we compare football clubs to pop acts from down the years.

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The Preview Show: Who ate all the sausages? Aug 30, 2024

Today, Pete and Andy have a Freaky Friday body swap, which means Pete tells Marcus and Jim about some Turkish transfer news and Andy tells us about a world-champion hot dog eater that has been banned from next year’s competition. Incredible.

Elsewhere, we make the case for Ant and Dec to host the Champions League draw and Marcus gets excited about Lee Carsley’s first England squad. Plus, Andy explains why Federico Chiesa could be a good signing for Liverpool. Mo Salah’s replacement?

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Ramble Uncut: Gym Campbell Aug 29, 2024

Today, we're bringing you a special teaser of what you can expect every week on the Football Ramble Patreon.

For just $5 a month, you'll get an extended version of every Wednesday episode of the Ramble, which features 20 minutes of Ramble Uncut! Think spicy takes you won't get on the main show, correspondence from other Patreon subscribers, behind-the-scenes news and regular Pitbull updates.

There's just three days left to get 15% off an annual subscription, so don't miss out. Just head to patreon.com/footballramble now!

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An ice bucket of Carabao Aug 28, 2024

What a time to be alive, it’s the Carabao Cup second round! Like all of last night’s fixtures, Marcus, Jim and Luke start today’s show by continuing to pay tribute to the great Sven-Göran Eriksson.

Elsewhere, Luke and Jim explain why Manuel Ugarte could be a great signing, not just for Man United but also the Ramble. Plus, a local council leader in Wolverhampton has responded to Noni Madueke and we learn that Andros Townsend currently is being held hostage in Turkey. At least the weather is nice, we suppose.

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Farewell, Sven Aug 27, 2024

We kick off today’s raving Ramble with the most important question to emerge from the opening rounds of the Premier League: is Lars Sivertsen’s Dad a better golfer than Kim Jong Un?

We do find time to round up the rest of the weekend’s action, as the league’s newcomers are already struggling and Man City continue to meet their scarcely believable standards. Plus, Marcus delivers his verdict on Oasis’ reunion and we spot a wild Wayne Rooney having the strangest of all the solo pints…

FYI, we recorded this episode before news broke of the sad passing of Sven-Göran Eriksson - so we jumped back in the studio to say a few words about one of our favourite football men. And if you want to listen to our interview we recorded with Sven back in 2020, click here.

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I’d rather be in Wolverhampton Aug 26, 2024

Who predicted Chelsea vs Wolves would be the barn barner of the weekend? Marcus, Andy, Vish and Pete revel in what turned out to be a very enjoyable trip to Wolverhampton for Noni Madueke.

Elsewhere, Marcus comes to the realisation that Enzo Maresca could be the right man for Chelsea and Erik ten Hag is embarrassed by some seagulls in Brighton. Oh, and Amanda Staveley wants to buy a stake in Tottenham… great.

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Mailbag: How do we control rising ticket prices? Aug 24, 2024

Only one of the 17 surviving Premier League clubs from last season hasn’t increased their ticket prices – and some of those clubs have hiked prices or even completely binned concession tickets for children.

Marcus, Luke and Andy tackle one of the most burning issues in the Premier League right now. Plus, what’s the biggest false dawn in football? Would it be better if transfers were just revealed on matchday? And where does Manuel Neuer rank in the pantheon of legendary goalkeepers? Come join us!

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The Preview Show: Cirque du Manchester Aug 23, 2024

Roll up, roll up, the Man United Circus is coming to town! Grab your trapeze and juggling balls, Marcus, Luke and Andy are here to preview the weekend's football.

Speaking of circuses, Performing monkey Luke questions whether Chelsea's 2-0 first-leg lead is enough for the return trip to Servette. Elsewhere, we get excited for a tasty tea-time treat as Arsenal travel to Aston Villa and Ringmaster Marcus tells us all why David Moyes is the Scottish Carlo Ancelotti.

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Sorry lads, it’s too close to North Korea Aug 22, 2024

Marcus, Luke and Pete check in with the transfer merry-go-round as players are flung off it left and right. Various Crystal Palace defenders head for the door, while Ivan Toney’s definitely leaving Brentford - doesn’t even matter where he ends up, nobody knows anyway.

Elsewhere, Aaron Ramsdale tries to avoid repeating the exact situation he’s in right now and we get more info on Jürgen Klinsmann’s reign of terror while USMNT boss.

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Strikers are lava Aug 21, 2024

Lars is on the pod! Lars is on the pod! Just like João Félix at Chelsea Lars Sivertsen has returned and he joins Marcus and Pete on today’s Ramble.

Lars makes a strong start as he instantly labels Chelsea’s transfer policy as “mental”. Elsewhere Pete speculates on the colour of Jamie Vardy’s guts and Lars digs out his rulebook after we hear about a player in Peru who got sent off because he took a piss at the side of the pitch.

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Ramble Reacts: Don’t stop the party Aug 19, 2024

Jamie Vardy, oh how we have missed you! On this edition of Ramble Reacts, Marcus and Luke gush over an absolutely vintage display from Vardy, featuring a Red Bull and some unbelievable s**thousery.

Elsewhere, Marcus backs Leicester to stay in the Premier League and Luke reminds us that Oliver Skipp is only 23. Get involved.

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Big Daddy Premier League Aug 19, 2024

It’s the first weekend and we’ve already had a referee apology, a broken VAR monitor and a dubious headbutt. Oh, how we've missed you, Big Daddy Premier League.

Today, Pete tells Marcus and Luke that the Premier League should introduce a silly sausage card. Plus, Marcus has to come to terms with the fact that Raheem Sterling could be leaving Chelsea and we hear about some fabulous shithousery in Hungary. It’s good to be back!

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Mailbag: Will we see a truly competitive Premier League this season? Aug 17, 2024

The new season's underway, so it's time to tackle some more questions about our dear old Barclays!

Marcus, Luke and Vish wonder if the abundance of established top-flight sides might make for a competitive Premier League this year - but also decide on who's going to have the most boringly predictable mid-table season. Plus, Marcus has plans to make Fulham's new kit launch a bit more sexy and we wonder which Premier League manager (plus Jason Tindall) would last longest on Survivor.

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The Preview Show: Guys, can anyone help Erik? Aug 16, 2024

The Barclays is BACK! Pete, Vish and Luke welcome the return of our favourite ostentatious marketing exercise by deciding who will celebrate a goal this weekend with a tribute to that Turkish Olympic shooter.

Don’t worry though, there’s plenty to look forward to this season. We’ve got Andrew Tate hosting Match of the Day’s Brat summer, Erik ten Hag frantically spinning some expensive plates and Ipswich Town bringing the style - and hopefully some substance - back to the big time. It’s your blockbuster Barclays preview, so join us!

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Our 2024/25 Premier League predictions! Aug 15, 2024

That’s right, we’re mixing it up this year. Instead of only revealing our embarrassing predictions at the end of the Premier League like usual, we’re revealing them before the season even kicks off!

Marcus, Luke and Vish are here to run through their predictions for what’s shaping up to be a proper tasty Barclays bonanza. Can anyone stop Man City? Who’s going down? Will Enzo Maresca outlast Nuno Espírito Santo? Which manager will headbutt Gary Neville before the season’s out? Let’s find out!

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Come home, Garth Aug 14, 2024

Today is the final episode of the Football Ramble. Sadly, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has overhead kicked us into court.

Pete, Luke and Vish provide your midweek musings as the Premier League charges towards us. The cat gets revenge on Kurt Zouma, Conor Gallagher finally finds somewhere to sit, and Pete tries to release Paul Dummett into the wild… but he gets eaten by an eagle.

And finally, of course, we pay our respects to an absolute institution of English football which has finally come to an end: Garth Crook’s Team of the Week.

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A taste of Football Ramble LIVE! Aug 13, 2024

Wondering what our live show at the London Palladium in September will be like? Well, here’s a sneak preview of what to expect! Back in 2019, we took the Ramble on the road in the UK and North America and played in theatres everywhere. So, before our biggest ever live show to date, we went back into the archives to share some of our favourite on-stage moments.

If you like what you hear, then don’t delay! Head to footballramblelive.com to get your tickets for Football Ramble: Time Tunnel on Friday September 20th at the London Palladium. It’s going to be even bigger, and even better.

This episode was originally recorded in front of a live audience at Sheffield’s Memorial Hall on October 17th 2019.

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A proper Portsmouth weekend Aug 12, 2024

Managers dodging handshakes, penalties getting skied over bars, blokes wearing shirts with very specific messages for pedos, and Pete making inappropriate jokes about Luke. You know what that means? Football is back!

Marcus, Vish, Luke and Pete revel in Portsmouth’s barn-burning return to the Championship, while Andre Onana gives us a taste of his masterplan for the season ahead. Meanwhile, Matthjis De Ligt seeks judicial immunity inside Old Trafford and Chelsea’s spending gets so out of hand they sign a made-up player.

Now take that all down in Noel Gallagher’s handwriting, would ya?

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Mailbag: Who are the most impactful signings in football history? Aug 10, 2024

The transfer window has been prettyyyy quiet – which has got one listener thinking: when was the last time a good old marquee signing really transformed a club's fortunes?

After 20 years of constant shithousery, how can Pepe possibly be reintegrated back into ordinary society? What will he do?

Which little bald chap did Marcus admire as a kid? And is Positive Pete here to stay? All answered on today's Mailbag!

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The Community Chest Aug 09, 2024

The world’s biggest super friendly – aka the Community Shield – is here and Kevin De Bruyne has grown a man bun to celebrate the occasion. Marcus, Jim and Pete, on the other hand, are celebrating the occasion by spreading Luke Shaw conspiracy theories.

Elsewhere, Marcus and Pete question whether Jim is a pickpocket working for Mikel Arteta and we pay tribute to the great Pepe after his retirement. Oh, and if you think the conspiracy theories are bad, just wait until you hear Pete’s story about gerbils….

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On The Continent: The new Antoine Griezmann? Aug 08, 2024

Have you been wondering how on earth Atlético Madrid can afford Julián Álvarez? Then you're in the right place. Today on our sister show On The Continent, Dotun Adebayo, Andy Brassell and Lars Sivertsen explain everything you need to know about this potential deal and discuss how Álvarez could become the new Antoine Griezmann.

Elsewhere, reports say that Borussia Dortmund might sack former Arsenal Head of Recruitment Sven Mislintat after just three months on the job. What’s happened? And why did Dortmund think dropping a live grenade into their boardroom was a good idea in the first place? Take it away, Mr Sivertsen…

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Speller and Emile Smith Rowe Aug 07, 2024

Julián Álvarez looks set to leave Man City for 81.5 million big ones! He’ll be gutted to leave Man City without winning the Carabao though.

Marcus is back and he’s joined by Pete, Luke and Jim to celebrate the arrival of Emile Smith Rowe at Craven Cottage. Elsewhere, some Champions League VAR officials have been arrested for stealing a road sign and Gary Neville spent his weekend DJing at a festival. Happy Rambling!

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The Barm vs Bap Derby Aug 05, 2024

Olympic football has reached the semi-final stages! But never mind that, have you been watching the swimming and the shooting?

Today, Pete, Jim, Andy and Vish are here to discuss all the latest news, including an incredible Jürgen Klopp lookalike, a Newcastle fan that was inspired by Alan Pardew, and RCD Mallorca’s pre-season tour of the Midlands and North of England. Plus, a manager in Scotland has been sacked after losing the first game of the season. Football’s officially back!

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Football Ramble Mailbag Best of 23/24 Aug 03, 2024

We’ve answered more than 100 of your questions since kicking off the Mailbag last season. Today, we’re sharing some of our favourites! From the moral mazes of modern football and Jürgen Klopp’s legacy, to who we’d pick to take a penalty and which European food we’d take into battle, we’ve had a bit of everything. So sit back and enjoy as Luke rummages through the best of the Football Ramble Mailbag 23/24!

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Zlatan “Jason Tindall” Ibrahimović Aug 02, 2024

The Premier League season is fast approaching and Luke, Jim, Vish and Andy have worked out how Arsenal can finally get to Man City and win the league… Hire Zlatan Ibrahimović in the Jason Tindall role.

Today, we hear how Zlatan’s beef with Pep Guardiola is still raging on in 2024. Elsewhere, news has broken that West Ham might be signing a new forward for the 56th time under their current ownership. Plus, Vish auditions to be Gennaro Gattuso’s interpreter.

Sometimes may be bat, sometimes may be foot…

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Introducing: Ramble Uncut Aug 01, 2024

Today, we're bringing you a special teaser of what you can expect every week on the Football Ramble Patreon.

For just $5 a month, you'll get an extended version of every Wednesday episode of the Ramble, which features 20 minutes of Ramble Uncut! Think spicy takes you won't get on the main show, correspondence from other Patreon subscribers, behind-the-scenes news and regular updates from Matt Le Tissier's newsletter (obviously).

Starting today, any new Patreon sign-ups can get 15% off an annual subscription! You'll get extended episodes of every Wednesday episode (meaning you'll get to hear Ramble Uncut every week), as well as access to our Discord and ad-free versions of every Ramble, On The Continent and Upfront episodes. Just head to patreon.com/footballramble now!

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Brucey Shot the Sheriff Jul 31, 2024

Bad news, everyone: the Amazon seller who sold Pete a durian for us to try today had to cancel the order due to “supply chain issues.” More news as we get it.

That leaves Pete, Luke and Jim with plenty of time to tuck into some other breaking news: Mick McCarthy and Roy Keane’s debuts in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Plus, Arsenal sign Italian defending dreamboat Riccardo Calafiori, Conor Gallagher might be about to buy an interrailing ticket to Madrid and Steve Bruce eyes up the next season of Death in Paradise. Plus, which footballer would make the best medieval blacksmith?

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I’m bringing a durian Jul 29, 2024

Need some good old-fashioned espionage sorting out, but don’t have access to a drone or a two-way mirror? Pete Donaldson is now available for hire!

He’s joined by Luke and Jim in a suspicious room full of cameras and microphones to talk about pre-season happenings and fresh outcry about the possibility of Premier League matches overseas. Meanwhile, there are fishcake protests in Norway and – at long last – a proper punch in a football match. Plus, you won't find a better durian-based fact on any other podcast than this one today. Guaranteed. So come join us!

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Football Ramble’s Best of 23/24: Part 4 Jul 26, 2024

The finale is here! And Pete brings perhaps the best episode of the lot for you today. We pick things up at the start of April, where barns were burning everywhere, Nottingham Forest’s X admin was setting fire to bridges everywhere, and the Premier League approached its exciting conclusion.

And don’t forget some memorable s**thousery overseas – from suspicious activity in Hungary’s U14s league, to a Dutch referee officiating a game and then lifting the title for one of the teams. All that and much more on today’s final Football Ramble Best Of 2023/24!

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Football Ramble’s Best of 23/24: Part 3 Jul 25, 2024

In case anyone is unsure, Sean Connery is in fact no longer with us. Are you paying attention Vish?

Pete’s back with another collection of the best moments from the 23/34 season. Today, we head into 2024 and revisit Jurgen Klopp announcing he was leaving Liverpool, Neil Warnock joining Aberdeen, and the time Sunderland slagged off one of their club legends. Oh and yes… Vish forgot Sean Connery had died, in case you hadn't noticed.

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Football Ramble’s Best of 23/24: Part 2 Jul 24, 2024

Your Chief Keystone Cop Pete Donaldson is back with more of our favourite moments from the season that was. Today, we’ve got Manchester United’s Champions League adventures, lard mafias from Horsham, and a heartwarming poem about Emi Martinez. Come join us!

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Football Ramble’s Best of 23/24: Part 1 Jul 23, 2024

The new club season is almost upon us! But before kick-off, we’re reliving our favourite moments from 2023/24.

Today, Pete takes you back to the opening months of the season which began with Harry Kane finally saying goodbye to Tottenham (after spending 4-6 hours in a north London safe house, of course). Meanwhile, we said hello to Mauricio Pochettino’s lemons, Jason Tindall and the PIF Posse. Oh, and the internet went into meltdown over VAR. Remember Tottenham vs Liverpool? Yeah… Listen to relive all that and more!

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A dildo to the heart Jul 22, 2024

Before you listen to this episode, we want to set one thing straight: despite Pete’s accusations, Marcus does not smoke crack cocaine. All right? All right.

Marcus, Jim and Pete catch up with the world of club football and quickly remember why Harry Redknapp definitely still records Match of the Day on his YouView box. The FA continue their hunt for the next England manager, with Eddie Howe now taking centre stage – Marcus, though, still thinks they’ll hold out for Pep Guardiola! Plus, unconfirmed reports that the Saudis are willing to pay Oasis to get back together as well as cover Ederson’s £900,000-per-week wages…

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Football Ramble’s Best of the Euros: Part 2 Jul 19, 2024

Now it’s time for the painful bit. Join us for Part 2 of our Euro 2024 farewell, with all of our favourite moments from the Round of 16 and beyond! From Bukayo Saka’s penalty (and that smile), to Andy Carroll eating chicken off the floor outside a restaurant in Mayfair – it really was a tournament for the good guys. Until the end bit, obvs.

Enjoy our highlights and - for one last time to England and Euro 2024 - it’s a fond Auf Wiedersehen. Apart from you, James Corden.

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Football Ramble’s Best of the Euros: Part 1 Jul 18, 2024

The groups stages were arguably the highlight of Euro 2024 - well, maybe not for England and Scotland. But we were blessed with some exciting football and introduced to some amazing new characters. Like... Big Mama UEFA and (even bigger) Martin Ádám.

Join us to relive some of our favourite moments from the Euros group stages, including Cristiano Ronaldo transforming into prime Niall Quinn and the outbreak of food wars across Germany. Oh and who could forget Mark Lawrenson's big moment. Have a listen and keep the fever alive…

…Mossad. Make sure to join us tomorrow for Part 2!

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Mailbag: What is Gareth Southgate’s legacy? Jul 17, 2024

After four tournaments, two finals, a collection of excellent waistcoats and one flare up the arse, Gareth Southgate’s time as England manager is over. Today Marcus, Luke and Jim are here to reflect on what Southgate’s legacy will be once the dust has settled.

There's also the question of who comes next? Marcus explains why Eddie Howe might just have an advantage over Graham Potter in the race to become the next England manager. That advantage of course goes by the name of Jason Tindall…

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Revealing our Euro 2024 predictions! Jul 16, 2024

How do you get over England losing a Euros final? Relive all your misplaced optimism before the tournament, of course!

Marcus, Luke, Andy and Jim reveal their pre-tournament predictions for Euro 2024 – featuring a wild prediction for Spain, a bare Scottish bot-bot, and the return of Big Mama UEFA. Stay tuned to discover which Rambler was a very surprising winner…

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So close and yet so far Jul 15, 2024

Spain are the champions of Europe... and England have fallen at the last hurdle once more. Marcus, Luke, Andy and Jim pick up the pieces after another crushing Euros final defeat – but, you know what? Better to have scraped your way to the final than to never have scraped at all.

They discuss what went wrong after a promising first half, one of Harry Kane’s worst nights in an England shirt, that Cole Palmer moment, and what happens next for England and Gareth Southgate. Come for the cathartic chat, stay for the equally cathartic tournament-ending montage.

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It all comes down to this Jul 14, 2024

Tonight’s the night, it’s the Euro 2024 final. Excited? Nervous? However you’re feeling, come join the warm embrace of Marcus and Luke as we collectively gear up for potentially the biggest night of our lives.

The lads are here to bring you the final team news and to try and put to rest any fears and doubts you might have. COME ON ENGLAND!

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Put a Peperami in the Paella... Our Euro 2024 final preview Jul 13, 2024

How can England beat Spain in the Euro 2024 final? Will it be because Bukayo Saka can do a better job of cutting in on his left foot than Lamine Yamal? Or will it be because Pete rattles the Spanish by putting a Peperami in a paella?

Today, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete are here to preview the biggest game of our lives. Marcus explains that - this time - he thinks Southgate might just clear the final hurdle. Listen to find out why!

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The story so far Jul 12, 2024

How did Spain and England make it to the final? Will Gareth Southgate sub on Pete Donaldson? And will Pete wet himself?

Two days out from the final of Euro 2024, Marcus, Luke, Pete and Jim relive Spain and England’s journey to the final!

Along the way, Kevin Keegan carries the Olympic torch by an orphanage, there’s an unprecedented number of broken noses, and Big Mama UEFA turns to Pete for sustenance. Come join us for the countdown to Sunday!

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When something is good, it’s never gone Jul 11, 2024

EEEEAAASAAAAY!!!

ENGLAND DID IT! Successive bloody Euros finals. And they did it with what we’re now completely, unbiasedly calling the best strikers’ finish ever from Ollie Watkins.

Marcus (safely strapped into his chair), Luke, Andy and Jim react to a historic victory for England over the Dutch and discuss just how their tournament of incredible moments keeps on rolling. COME JOIN THE PARTY!

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Lamine “MacGyver” Yamal Jul 10, 2024

It’s happened, everybody: a player younger than the Football Ramble has scored in a major tournament semi-final. Today, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Andy are here to marvel at Lamine Yamal’s performance, even if Marcus does end up comparing him to MacGyver.

Elsewhere, the Ramblers explain why this should be the end for Didier Deschamps and they ease the pressure on Gareth’s Brave Boys ahead of tonight’s Dutch semi. In the words of Pitbull: don’t stop the party.

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France get ready for the Spanish! Jul 09, 2024

The supercomputer has chimed in on the Euros semi-finals and Luke and John Cross are NOT happy.

Marcus, Luke and Andy preview Spain vs France tonight and try to figure out if Les Bleus can really grind Spain down with this whole 'not scoring goals' thing. We also give some deserved attention for one of the best football narratives in recent times: 38-year-old Jesús Navas being tasked with keeping Kylian Mbappé quiet.

In more confusing events, the BBC double down on their 'Misstiano Penaldo' graphic, much to the fury of Cristiano Ronaldo's legion of fanboys, while French media spy on their own team. Come join us!

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Is Tom Heaton the key? Jul 08, 2024

Marcus, Luke, Jim and Positive Pete draw breath as England prepare for their semi-final in a few days’ time. Should Harry Kane spark up a big ol’ bifta to help with the injury?

We also round up the heartwarming celebrations that have brought the nation together, from Wimbledon to James Corden’s new play. Elsewhere, the German saxophone dethrones Cristiano Ronaldo as the most famous man in Europe and we answer some of your questions!

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Pengland Jul 07, 2024

Ladies and gentlemen, England are in the semi-finals of Euro 2024! Today, Marcus, Andy and Vish are here to let out an almighty easaaay and explain why form no longer matters from here on out.

There’s also delight for Gareth Southgate and - most of all - Bukayo Saka’s moment, which was even bigger than Stuart Pearce’s in 1996. Plus, Andy explains why Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden are perfectly positioned to run the show in the semi-final against the Netherlands! LET’S GO!

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Ronaldone Jul 06, 2024

What do you get when two cowardly coaches fight for a spot in the semis of the Euros? Portugal vs France and 120 minutes of Cristiano Ronaldo thinking he’s in The Truman Show, that's what...

Marcus, Andy, Vish and Pete react to Portugal and Germany’s exits from the Euros and why Roberto Martínez has a lot to answer for. And don’t get Pete started on the France physios – Kylian Mbappé clearly just needs some new nostrils.

Plus, how an English prison guard foiled the Germans, and why the Turkey team ordered many, many kilograms of kebab. And speaking of cautious coaches – England play tonight! Join us.

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Introducing: P1 with Matt and Tommy Jul 05, 2024

England vs Switzerland isn’t the only big English sporting event happening this weekend: it’s also the British Formula 1 Grand Prix!

P1 with Matt and Tommy is the world’s biggest F1 podcast and another brilliant show on the Stak network. So, ahead of the race this weekend, we thought it’d be the perfect time to introduce the lads to those of you who might not already listen. So here’s their preview of the British Grand Prix and a taster of what you can expect from P1 across the entire F1 season. Whether you’re a diehard F1 nut or have only seen a few episodes of Drive to Survive, don’t worry - Matt and Tommy have got all you need to know about a sport just as chaotic as football.

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The Kevin Keegan Effect Jul 04, 2024

Why can’t Kevin Keegan fly out to Germany to watch the Euros? I don’t know Kev, you tell us…

Marcus, Pete and Jim preview the last 8, where it’s BUSINESS time. Marcus is living in the past about Germany as we size up their clash with the Spaniards, while over in the England camp Gareth Southgate is finally learning from the past and trying a new formation with Ed Sheeran as sweeper.

Plus, Andy Carroll becomes a Streets of Rage character and Pete explains which fish he’d willingly eat off the floor in painstaking detail.

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It's all coming up Brassell Jul 03, 2024

Austria vs Turkey…. how were there only three goals? Marcus, Luke and Andy are here to celebrate Brassell’s brave boys making it through to the quarter final after one of the best games at the tournament so far.

Elsewhere, Luke heaps praise onto Cody Gakpo and we try work out whether Neil Warnock is behind the rise of the xG phenomenon. Plus, Marcus states his intentions to buy a Man United season ticket now that Tom Heaton has signed a new one year extension. Let's go!

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Portugal thrash Slovenia… on pens Jul 02, 2024

And it was enough to bring tears to (some people’s) eyes. Pete, Andy and Jim relive a dramatic night for Portugal which saw them escape calamity and Slovenia miss out on history. Meanwhile, we’re pretty sure Cristiano Ronaldo is still in the stadium smashing free kicks into the stands.

We discuss why Bobby Martinez should use Ronaldo sparingly in the next game. Plus, those French slugs bag another own goal to beat Belgium in the Fries Derby and Jude Bellingham faces questions from UEFA’s busy bodies.

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On The Continent: What really went wrong for Italy? Jul 02, 2024

This is a brilliant segment from our sister show – On The Continent – that we thought you had to hear. This week, Andy and Dotun were joined by Nicky Bandini to discuss Italy’s dramatic exit on Saturday and Nicky brilliantly explains how things went wrong – both on the pitch and in the press room for Luciano Spalletti. Note to self: if you’re thinking about saying something that will mean you need to phone up a journalist at 2am to apologise, probably don’t.

This is section two of yesterday’s episode, so to hear the full thing search ‘On The Continent’ in your podcast app and hit subscribe for more throughout the rest of the Euros!

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Hey Jude, don’t be afraid Jul 01, 2024

Marcus, Luke and Jim get their heart rates down long enough to recap a truly absurd game of football, as England scrape past Slovakia more by luck than judgement. But who cares, because we’ve got Jude Bellingham.

We try to separate what could have happened from what did actually happen as we look over Gareth Southgate’s decisions, England’s tactics and what happens next. Elsewhere, Spain remind us of how sexy football can be, Georgia bow out heroically and the Belgians have banned their French neighbours from honking ahead of tonight’s game.

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It’s correct but I don’t like it Jun 30, 2024

The Euros knockout stages are here! Marcus, Pete, Vish and Jim praise Germany’s band of brash brothers as they muscled past Denmark thanks to some VAR nonsense and Jim’s under the radar scouting pick, Jamal Musiala.

Elsewhere, Italy were knocked out without even a whimper and we look ahead to the small matter of England’s date with destiny Slovakia. At least the supporters will now be able to enjoy full-strength beer in the stadium, which will definitely calm down matters.

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Mailbag: What’s changed watching England? Jun 29, 2024

We’ve had Sven, Capello, McClaren and Hodgson come before him - so how will we remember Gareth Southgate? Marcus, Luke and Andy wonder why the English public keep saying the same things about England over the years, and whether winning a tournament would actually change anything.

Elsewhere in less soul-searching, heartfelt matters, we work out who we’d support if/when England get knocked out and decide which country has the best food to be armed with going into battle. A Toblerone vs a can of beans is a battle for the ages…

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Our Euros knockouts preview! Jun 28, 2024

It’s business time. And up yours, England are still in the mix. Marcus, Luke and Jim are joined by Andy – fresh back from Germany – to preview the knockouts and discuss our favourites for the tournament now we know what (the incredibly unbalanced) draw looks like.

Plus, Gareth Southgate is to blame for bad Guinness, Anthony Gordon flies over the handlebars of his bike rather than down the wing, and there’s mosquitoes in the Germany camp and – wait for it – Italian spies up Stuttgart's TV tower. But disgracefully, European football ‘expert’ Andy doesn’t know a thing about it.

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Georgia do the Portuguese! Jun 27, 2024

Goodbye to the group stages! And it finished with a magnificent day for Georgia, a terrible day for António Silva, and a reminder for Pete Donaldson that Cenk Tosun exists.

Pete, Jim and Vish discuss the final round of group stage sparring before the knockouts, with a sensational display from Georgia who are rapidly becoming our favourite team. Plus, Czech Republic and Turkey ruin everyone’s Ramble predictions for number of cards at the tournament in one fell swoop and there’s quite literally an electric atmosphere in the Romania vs Slovakia game. Kevin De Bruyne and co could have done with a bit of that, too…

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Top of the group, bottom of the barrel Jun 26, 2024

Somehow, England have finished top of their group. And somehow, they’re in the best side of the draw. The plan worked!

Marcus, Luke, Vish and Pete react to a drab 0-0 that saw no big changes from the previous game and leaves them thinking there are bigger problems with England’s front line. At least we can cling to Anthony Gordon and Cole Palmer. Oh, and we can still enjoy a nice glass of Budweiser with Geoff Hurst, of course.

Plus, a former Romanian international has a conspiracy theory and the departing Scotland team get an unwelcome Bavarian surprise.

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Sit down, drink venom and relax Jun 25, 2024

Italy left it very late to secure 2nd place in their group against Croatia last night. Today, Marcus, Jim, Pete and Vish are here to dissect the key talking point from the game: Was Luciano Spalletti wearing a jacket or a cardigan?

Elsewhere, Pete upsets the Italians further by calling pizza cheese on toast. Plus, the Ramblers pay tribute to the amazing Luka Modrić and share their thoughts on what they want to see from England tonight.

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Scotland are out! Jun 24, 2024

Jeezy peeps, man. Marcus, Vish and Luke are here to perform the Scottish post-mortem after they were knocked out in the same underwhelming fashion that reflected their whole tournament. At least they’ve still got the Nations League!

Elsewhere, the Germans survive an almighty scare while Harry Kane and Mark Lawrenson battle the mainstream media - to vastly differing outcomes, we *must* stress.

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Portuguese Grant Holt Jun 23, 2024

England fans are being told that the players are struggling physically so they can’t play at the desired intensity. Did they watch 41-year-old Pepe play last night?

Today, Marcus, Jim and Vish are here to wave a sad goodbye to 2pm kick-offs, they served us well! They also show concern that Belgium seem to have hit their straps. Plus, the lads are joined by Andy to question him on whether he ran on the pitch during Turkey vs Portugal.

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Mr Rat Jun 22, 2024

What happens when you put two English referees on one of the most exciting clashes of the group stages? A 0-0 draw. That’s what PGMOL do to ya.

Marcus, Luke and Vish react to France drawing a blank against the Dutch, while Andy shares his experience of the atmosphere in the stadium but fails to pronounce buffet correctly. Plus, they discuss Austria’s slick team performance against Poland thanks to the great Specs himself, which has left the lads worried that Austria could literally press England into their own net. But – fear not – a Serbian psychic has predicted everything will be okay...

Elsewhere, there are fresh revelations about our new favourite footballer Serjio Robert Livingstone Pohlhammer and Pete gets a new nickname.

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It might not be fine Jun 21, 2024

Need a comforting embrace from Marcus, Luke and Vish? Bring it in. Ignore all the nervous sweat.

The lads discuss England’s messy draw with Denmark and figure out what needs to happen next as Trent Alexander-Arnold (probably) exits the midfield, Jude Bellingham goes full Alan Pardew, and the left wing remains completely empty.

Plus, we discuss our respective icks after Italy’s most handsome man scores an own goal and Marcus discovers the best ever name in football. Plus, we relive a terrible few minutes for Chris Sutton in 1998. You’ve got to cheer yourself up somehow, right?

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A uranium rod up the arse Jun 20, 2024

Scotland are still in it! Despite the Power Cube scoring AGAIN in a major tournament, the Scots rallied and the Ramblers still believe they can do it. But not on two points, Jim. Stop that.

Marcus, Jim and Pete react to another afternoon barn burner, agree that England are definitely certainly absolutely better without Jamal Musiala, and figure out how to get rid of a bee hive from a stadium. Plus, who would Jim rather fight: Niclas Füllkrug or Martin Adam?

And the lads reveal how their nerves are before England’s clash with Denmark, where Marcus still has some lingering concerns…

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The perfect game of football Jun 19, 2024

Turkey 3-1 Georgia. Otherwise known as: the perfect game of football. Today, Marcus, Luke and Vish are here to once again explain why you simply must watch every game at the Euros. Imagine missing that barn burner, eh?

Elsewhere, Luke enjoys Cristiano Ronaldo’s transformation into an unfashionable No.9, which brings us back to the age-old question: is Ronaldo better than Niall Quinn? Plus, the Ramblers back Scotland to be much improved in their do or die match against Switzerland.

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Short kings pod only Jun 18, 2024

Day Five and we have our first big upset of the tournament! Andy and Vish react to that, while Pete is of course wondering how this new microphone-in-a-ball technology can be used for other purposes…

We also design a new mask for Kylian Mbappé after he goes full Steve Bruce, the culinary wars continue on the streets of Germany – anyone fancy punching a Yorkshire pudding? – and Romania make Ukraine even darker horses. Or so Andy says. Join us!

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It’s all a bit Sven’s England Jun 17, 2024

One word to describe England’s win over Serbia: eeeeeeeeaaazayyyyyyy!

A few more words you could use: a conservative, cautionary reminder of England teams of old that might serve them well in games to come.

Luke and Andy are on hand to reassure Marcus and Jim after England battled through against a physical, handy Serbian side. We talk Jude Bellingham, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and whether England are conservative or controlling. Elsewhere, Christian Eriksen serves up some magic and Ronald Koeman delivers a Jogi Low-style meme for the ages!

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A kettle full of spaghetti Jun 16, 2024

Italy have history of going all the way with an unfancied side, could they do it again? Today Pete, Jim and Andy are here to answer some of the big questions, including: How handsome is Riccardo Calafiori? And can you cook spaghetti in a kettle?

Elsewhere, the Ramblers also have their say on some of the key debates that are already taking over the tournament: Which country has the best fashion? Which nation has the best food? And who has the best animals? Plus, Jim explains why Serbia could be England’s hardest group game.

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A sad Scottish buffet Jun 15, 2024

Oh dear Scotland… and to think things started so well when a penis was seen before the tournament had even started. Today, Pete, Luke and Vish are here to sympathise with the Scottish fans, despite a pretty woeful performance of the players on the pitch. Positive Peter is still giving the Scots one more chance, however.

Elsewhere, the lads ponder how good Germany actually are and Luke and Vish honour some excellent dad behaviour from Ian Maatsen’s father.

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The Euro 2024 Preview Show: Big Mama UEFA Jun 14, 2024

The waiting is finally over everybody, the Euros are here!! Today, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete are here for a complete Euro 2024 preview.

Positive Peter gets behind Scotland and backs them to get something against Germany while Marcus is extremely worried for England after reading Portugal’s squad list. Plus, news reaches the Ramble that Phil Foden visited a psychic. Please say she predicted a France meltdown…

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Lions Watch: We’ve made it! Jun 13, 2024

With one day to go until Euro 2024, we round up this series of Lions Watch with some final thoughts on what success looks like for England - and how they can get there.

Plus, we wonder whether this is Gareth Southgate’s last chance at glory and the Take Thermometer gets EVEN SPICIER.

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Peperami Pete Jun 12, 2024

It’s happened. It’s actually happened. Everybody stay calm… Erik ten Hag will stay at Man United! Has anyone seen Marcus’ aunt?

Today, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete are here to celebrate the returning manager before reaching the inevitable conclusion - he’s going to be used as a scapegoat, isn’t he?

Elsewhere, there’s even more room for celebration as Tom Heaton joins up with the England squad armed with a backpack full of Monster Munch and Peperamis. Surely it’s coming home?

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High School Managers Jun 10, 2024

England may have lost their final friendly before the Euros but don’t worry, Jude Bellingham’s back!! Today, Marcus, Jim, Andy and Vish take a moment to enjoy his perfectly timed arrival to the England squad.

Elsewhere, Marcus shows Craig Gordon some sympathy after his final Scotland game didn’t quite go to plan. Plus, Vish declares that Brighton’s potential new manager is simply too young to take the job and Andy backs Erik ten Hag to still be in charge of Man United for the start of next season. Excellent news for the Ramble!

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Ramble Reacts: Don’t worry, it was just a friendly Jun 07, 2024

Anthony Gordon Bennett! England have lost their last friendly before Euro 2024. Don’t worry, Luke and Marcus are here to hold your hand and tell you it’s all going to be okay…

How much can we read into this? What will Jack Grealish be thinking? The lads have the answer to all that and more!

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The Preview Show: Emi in Paris Jun 07, 2024

The moment has arrived, Gareth Southgate has picked his 26-man squad for Euro 2024! Today, Pete, Vish and Jim are here with some advice for all England fans: When reading the squad list ignore the defence and go straight to the attack, baby. It’s coming home!!!

Elsewhere, Pete fears for the safety of the Olympic Rings as Emi Martínez tries to force his way into Argentina’s squad for Paris 2024. Plus, Jim makes the case for public shaming players that are caught diving in the Premier League next season and the lads try to organise a food fight in a Wetherspoons.

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Lions Watch: Listener Q&A special! Jun 06, 2024

We’ve been getting so many questions about Gareth’s Gang and their inevitable march to Euros glory over the last few weeks - so let’s answer a load of them today!

How do we avoid the ‘golden generation’ problem? What is Gareth Southgate’s plan B? How will we remember him after his tenure ends? And would we take a victory this summer in exchange for a decade of Tim Sherwood? We’ve got all the answers - plus, we judge potentially the hottest take so far!

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Solid, Pardew, gas Jun 05, 2024

We’re in the midst of the summer perineum which can only mean two things, England gearing up for an international tournament and Alan Pardew being linked with a return to management.

Today, Marcus, Luke, Andy and Jim are here to check in on England’s Euro 2024 preparations, which results in Andy comparing Conor Gallagher to David Beckham. Elsewhere, silly season has truly started as Steve Bruce and Frank Lampard are also all being linked with new jobs. Plus, Man City are suing the Premier League. Obviously…

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Ramble Reacts: England’s outsiders make their case Jun 03, 2024

It’s a Lions Watch takeover on today’s Ramble Reacts, as Marcus and Luke discuss the opening act of England’s Hot Girl Summer. If ever you needed proof that this team mean business: they beat two sides in one go last night. Kapow, take that.

The boys chat about whether the likes of Eberechi Eze and Jack Grealish will snag a seat on the plane and ask if that slight lack of spark or invention was just down to end-of-season fatigue, or something more concerning. Plus, we’re split down the middle on Ollie Watkins vs Ivan Toney!

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The Empire Strikes Back (again) Jun 03, 2024

Marcus, Luke and Vish pull the curtain down on the season, as the Baron Samedi of European football won their 15th Big One™. We celebrate some spectacular performances from the likes of Vinicius Jr and Lenny Kravitz, and wonder if Dortmund probably should’ve won it.

Elsewhere, the Dutch FA have proposed a new footballing rule book and are looking to legalise it, Emperor Mourinho’s arrival in Turkey divides the studio and England’s summer of glory begins TONIGHT!

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Mailbag: Will we miss this version of the Champions League? Jun 01, 2024

Ahead of the Champions League’s impending changes, Marcus, Jim and Andy look back over some of their favourite moments from this era of the competition - from peak Jose Mourinho shithousing to some of the defining teams and managers synonymous with that magical anthem.

Plus, we wonder which English players could benefit from a move abroad and we wrestle with a truly baffling hypothetical dilemma standing between England and Euros glory.

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The Preview Show: Lunin Tunes May 31, 2024

We’re on the eve of the Champions League final! Marcus, Luke, Jim and Andy are getting in the mood by trying to work out what medicine Andriy Lunin is using to recover from the illness that is keeping him out of the final.

Elsewhere, Luke and Andy show genuine fear at the prospect of José Mourinho managing in Turkey and we hear about an amateur side that won 43-1 on the final day of the season to win the title. Remarkable…

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Lions Watch: Does Gareth Southgate use his substitutes enough? May 30, 2024

With just a couple of weeks until the Euros kicks off, we’re pretty sure about how Gaz’s Gang will line up in their opening game against Serbia - but how should he use his substitutes? And does Gareth Southgate have a track record of failing to properly implement changes from the bench?

Elsewhere, Ashley Young provides the Take Thermometer with its spiciest offering so far and we wonder if Gareth will bring back the waistcoat as a nostalgia play.

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Diet Pep May 29, 2024

Enzo Maresca looks set to be the new Chelsea manager as he is rumoured to have agreed a potential six-year contract with the club. Don’t you dare suggest that Chelsea won’t honour all six years of that contract!

Today, Marcus, Andy, Vish and Pete explain why they think Maresca is perfect for the Chelsea role and why Leicester should hire Jamie Vardy as player manager. Plus, they question whether fans are getting value for money after Premier League clubs announce they are increasing the price of season tickets for next season.

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De Brexit May 27, 2024

It's bank holiday Monday and Vish is in the studio, that can only mean one thing… Man United have won the FA Cup! He’s joined by Marcus, Jim and Pete to relive the glory of the game, for a third time, and to speculate on the future of Erik ten Hag AND Kevin de Bruyne.

Elsewhere, Pete explains why Wayne Rooney was the ultimate winner this weekend and the Ramblers advise Leeds United not to bother with the Play-offs in future.

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Mailbag: Where have all the elite managers gone? May 25, 2024

Bayern want the Burnley manager, while Chelsea want the Ipswich, Brentford and Leicester managers. So, where did all the established ‘super coaches’ go? Or are the super clubs just in a right old s**t state and no one wants to be Louis van Gaaled?

Marcus, Jim and Vish offer their theories on today’s Mailbag. Plus, daft suggestions for a fourth domestic cup competition and a listener asks us for our extremely niche football awards. Most Crimson Red Card of the Season, anyone? Come join us!

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The Preview Show: Manchester United can’t jump May 24, 2024

What will it take for Man United to beat Man City in this weekend’s FA Cup final? Computer hacking? Marcus, Vish, Jim and Pete genuinely have no answers on today's Ramble. Poor Vish.

Elsewhere, the lads hail future pub quiz answer Ademola Lookman and Jim makes the case for Steve Bruce taking the Man United job while Pete backs him to go on I’m a Celebrity instead. Vish also argues that pub Sunday roasts are overrated... outrageous!

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Lions Watch: Who should make England's final squad? May 23, 2024

Gareth Southgate’s provisional squad is out! So, who would we drop for the final 26? Marcus and Luke discuss that on today’s Lions Watch.

Plus, a listener asks perhaps the biggest question heading into the tournament: how can England get the best out of Phil Foden? Marcus explains why playing Foden and Bellingham together isn’t another Frank Lampard-Steven Gerrard problem. And do we find ourselves agreeing with Paul Merson?!

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Come home José May 22, 2024

José Mourinho, Erik ten Hag and Frank Lampard... they’re just some of the names that Marcus, Luke, Jim and Andy want for the Chelsea job now Mauricio Pochettino has left. But Chelsea also have another HUGE decision to make: do they keep the lemons?

Elsewhere, there is the small matter of England’s provisional squad for Euro 2024. Plus, the Ramblers bring you news of Scott Carson getting in a fight and a Dutch referee who has been banned for the best reason ever!

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The Jack’s Encyclopaedia title decider! May 21, 2024

It all comes down to this. This year's top three – Luke, Marcus and Vish – lock horns to become undisputed champion of Jack’s Encyclopaedia 2023/24 and take the season-ending belt. Let the chaos commence!

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Our 2023/24 Premier League predictions revealed May 21, 2024

It’s everyone’s favourite time of the year – the time where we get to show off exactly how much we (don’t) know about football. That’s right, we’re revealing our predictions!

Which Rambler thought Chelsea would win the league? Who guessed that West Ham would be relegated? And who correctly predicted a moment of “notable mad s***” from the latest Premier League season?\

Today, Marcus, Luke, Pete and Vish reveal all. And no… the answer to all of those questions is NOT Pete Donaldson.

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The Premier League finale May 20, 2024

It’s not just about the Manchester City fourth successive title, it’s about the Phil Fodens that were made along the way.

Marcus, Luke, Jim and Vish take in the final weekend of the Premier League season where young Phil demolished Arsenal’s title hopes with a swivel of his hips and Jürgen Klopp gave an emotional and fully-clothed goodbye to Anfield. Plus, Roberto De Zerbi bows out to smoke a lot of cigarettes and Jean-Philippe Mateta’s revenge mission against Andy Brassell goes on pause until August. Come join us!

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Mailbag: What is Jürgen Klopp’s Premier League legacy? May 18, 2024

Better to have loved and Klopped than never to have Klopped at all. On the weekend of his last game, Marcus, Luke and Andy assess Jurgen Klopp’s impact on the Premier League. Should he have won more titles? How does he compare to Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger?

Elsewhere, Luke makes an impassioned case for why he wouldn’t want Portsmouth to lose to stop Southampton winning the league and Marcus lists all the managers he wouldn’t want to have a drink with. Strap yourself in, because it's quite a list...

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The Preview Show: Goblins and eggs May 17, 2024

Warning: no Premier League CEOs were egged in the making of this podcast.

Marcus, Luke, Andy and Pete preview the final weekend of the Premier League season! Can David Moyes spoil the party in Manchester? Pete thinks so! Can the supercomputer be proved wrong? John Cross thinks so! And will Jürgen Klopp turn up to his final game at Anfield in just a baseball cap and nothing else? We all think so!

Plus, Andy drops a bombshell about Klopp and Pete drops a bombshell about his past life and a terrible incident with the Hobgoblin hobgoblin. Come join us!

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Lions Watch: No Shaw thing May 16, 2024

Who is England’s left back for the Euros? And more importantly: who is the team’s official psychic medium? Derren Brown, it’s time to step up.

Marcus and Luke are back with another Lions Watch – and with Gareth Southgate’s squad announcement just around the corner, it’s a big one! They discuss Luke Shaw’s injury setback, Luke makes the case for a VERY surprising call-up from Newcastle, and Marcus names the two England players he thinks should have got fewer caps. Big clue: one of them had a ponytail and one of them is a ****. Join us!

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Ramble Reacts: Man United and Newcastle embrace the chaos! May 15, 2024

And Erik ten Hag goes all Phil Brown in his sweaty three-piece! Pete and Andy are here to react to Man United’s victory over their also very, VERY tired 7th-spot rivals. But what a game they treated us to!

Plus, does Bruno Fernandes deserve more credit? And is it down to Pete Donaldson to unplug all the VAR wires when the Premier League votes it out? Join us!

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Pep’s magic pump May 15, 2024

We all know what happens when Man City reach the business end of the season: Pep activates his magic pump, slips Man City into 5th gear and the rest is history. Today, Marcus, Luke, Pete and Vish are here to reflect on a confusing evening’s entertainment at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, not least for Ange Postecoglou.

Elsewhere, Pete analyses Evangelos Marinakis strangely mumsy tattoos and we tackle an incredible story that has emerged from Romanian football. Plus, Neil Warnock is back with the most textbook definition of a lovely old job!

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Ramble Reacts: Liverpool come undone May 13, 2024

Tom Hanks, David Cameron, Michael Portillo, Alan Pardew, Prince William, Chris Eubank and David James all feature on this edition of Ramble Reacts! You wouldn’t have thought Aston Villa and Liverpool had just played out a classic end-of-season barn burner, eh?

However, Luke and Marcus are here to try to make sense of that Aston Villa comeback and in particular Jhon Durán’s quite remarkable equaliser. They also take some time to explain why Spurs shouldn’t bother trying to let Man City win and the reasons none of us should be scared of Chris Wilder. Come join us for the ride!

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The Final Countdown May 13, 2024

It’s all going down to the final day. Fulham’s kite training didn’t work after all.

Marcus, Jim, Vish and Andy wave farewell to Burnley and Luton Town, who exited the Premier League more quickly than Casemiro exited his own penalty area. Meanwhile, Marcus and Jim tell everyone about their magical time at Craven Cottage and – suddenly – Crystal Palace are the most exciting team in the league. Blimey!

There’s also the small matter of the title race and – speaking of the best – it’s high time for a Phil Neville update…

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Mailbag: Should a player's success be defined by trophies? May 11, 2024

Harry Kane has gone another season without winning a trophy. Today, Marcus tries to convince Luke and Jim that a trophyless career wouldn’t tarnish Kane’s legacy - he’s always been a romantic, has our Marcus.

Elsewhere, Luke makes the case for Sam Allardyce’s Bolton to return to the Premier League, Marcus shares his plans to stop time-wasting and Jim invents a new strange managerial version of Capture the Flag. It’s the Mailbag!

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The Preview Show: Foreverkusen May 10, 2024

It was heartbreak for Aston Villa last night – but at least Matty Cash isn’t in the throes of a zombie apocalypse.

Marcus, Luke, Jim and Andy reflect on Olympiacos’ ascent to Mount Olympus with the Europa Conference League trophy and wonder if Bayer Leverkusen will ever lose again after they broke the European record. There’s also a huge weekend in the title race to get stuck into, Fulham’s owner appearing in a wrestling match, and Nobby Solano’s return to the north-east!

Plus, Wayne Rooney completes his journey to becoming Luke’s all-time favourite Top Bloke. Join us!

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Lions Watch: What goes with Rice? May 09, 2024

Marcus and Luke are back with the second edition of Lions Watch before Euro 2024! This week, they react to the news that a creaky Harry Maguire might be even more creaky come June: that’s because he reportedly won’t be fit for the FA Cup final.

After the battle between England’s young midfielders on Monday night left people clamouring for Adam Wharton, Marcus and Luke debate who joins Rice and Bellingham in midfield – and why it might be time for Southgate to (gasp) experiment a little bit. Plus, it’s Michael Owen’s turn on The Take Thermometer! I wonder how he got on…

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Ramble Reacts: Joselu? JOSELU!? May 09, 2024

Real Madrid did it AGAIN! They beat Bayern Munich 2-1 and it was all thanks to that man Joselu. Well, and Manuel Neuer’s slippery hands.

Marcus and Vish react to a vintage Champions League semi-final at the Bernabeu and try to figure out where Harry Kane can go next to win a trophy. Plus, does Vish want Thomas Tuchel at Man United?

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Can we change leagues? May 08, 2024

Marcus Speller’s Aunty is giddy: an Englishman is going to win the Champions League! He’s joined by Luke, Andy and Vish to celebrate Dortmund returning to Wembley for a Champions League final and try to decide how to make things better for PSG. Should we let them in the Premier League?

Elsewhere, Marcus shows some concern for Casemiro after his recent form and the Ramble community officially nails its colours to the Erik ten Hag Mast, as the lads hope he will stay at Man United for another season. Plus, what’s next for David The Ferryman Moyes, after it was announced that his time at West Ham is coming to an end.

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Rock, paper, scissors… May 06, 2024

Found out. Finished podcast. Marcus, Jim and Vish are frauds.

We’re back to look over a jam-packed weekend! Ipswich are back in the Premier League, while Jamie Vardy’s daughter tells 30,000 people to f**k off.

Meanwhile, was thrashings galore in the Premier League, with Sheffield United and West Ham kindly providing some end-of-season vouchers. Plus, we hear Roy Keane’s stare, the lads speculate how the Premier League will mug Burnley off in the most ridiculous way possible, and Marcus tips a 37-year-old National League player for the England squad. It’s getting out of hand now.

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Mailbag: What are the biggest myths in football? May 04, 2024

Are penalties really a lottery? Is it harder to play against 10 men? Should a goalkeeper never be beaten at their near post? Today, Marcus, Jim and Vish are on hand to debunk some of the biggest myths in football.

Elsewhere, they debate whether one-club men are a thing of the past and which players Man United definitely SHOULD sign this summer (for the good of the Ramble, of course). Plus, Vish pitches for a new cooking show with Bukayo Saka and Giorgio Chiellini.

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The Preview Show: Big Dunc isn't oot May 03, 2024

Vish has always said this: Australians are unpredictable. You simply do not know where you stand with ‘em.

And that was the same for most of Spurs’ XI last night in yet another defeat at Stamford Bridge. Marcus, Jim, ACAB Brassell and the V2 Rocket himself discuss a huge night for both clubs that left Son Heung-Min and Pierre Emile-Hojbjerg shoving each other and Mauricio Pochettino signing an XL bully.

Plus, Graeme Souness chucks another opinion out from his conservatory, Andy takes on the Old Bill in Greece, and Big Dunc tells the Inverness board he's staying. Plus, HUGE revelations that Vish had a certain Luke Aaron Moore muted on Twitter until very recently. Stay tuned.

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Lions Watch: Great expectations and Dier straits May 02, 2024

The road to Euro 2024 starts TODAY! Marcus and Luke are back with their third ever series of Lions Watch, where you’ll find everything you need to know about the England men’s national team – and plenty you don’t.

Today, England are officially favourites: so, how do we feel about it? Plus, Luke argues why it’s time to fire the Eric Dier signal and Marcus shares his worries about a robot serving the squad at their resort in Germany. Could be espionage, could be Sammy Lee inside a metal box.

Plus, the Take Thermometer returns with ol’ Fabio and we hear your questions!

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Suddenly Michael May 01, 2024

An old money derby in the Champions League semi-final, it doesn’t get more grand than that, eh? Today, Marcus, Jim, Vish and Andy are here to speculate what Jude Bellingham said to Harry Kane and analyse Kane’s new penalty technique ahead of the Euros.

Elsewhere, Jim compares Howard Webb and Michael Owen to a South American dictator and Vish compares Man United to car boot sale. Plus, the Ramblers award Jamie Vardy goal of the season for smashing the ball into the roof of an empty net.

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Confused boo boys Apr 29, 2024

Boo? Yeah, boo. Luke was amongst the confused boo boys at Spurs yesterday after a first half full of promise and a second half full of Cristian Romero taking matters into his own hands left them point-less against that pesky Arsenal.

He joins Marcus and Jim to react to a huge day for the Gunners and Anne Hathaway – plus, Everton get past their one big blob of problem to stay in the Premier League for another season, Erik ten Hag marvels at his sand house, and Jamie Vardy in Lethal Weapon. Coming to a Premier League ground near you.

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Mailbag: Is a Premier League spending cap a good thing? Apr 27, 2024

The Premier League is the biggest cash cow in football – for better and for worse. So how can a spending cap work? A listener asks Marcus, Luke and Andy about the ripple effects – plus, favourite stadium entrances (including an escalator, yes please), a debate that’s dividing the Football Ramble Discord, and a question from Kathmandu in Nepal! We’re more worldwide than Pitbull!

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The Preview Show: Matty from the block Apr 26, 2024

Did anyone see Kyle Walker lay an egg last night? Well, Jim Campbell did and he tells Marcus, Luke and Andy why he thinks it’s a good omen for Arsenal.

Elsewhere, we ask: was Man City’s win so comfortable that it might encourage Oasis to get back together? Plus, Marcus questions whether Anne Hathaway is a fraud and Luke gives us exclusive insider information on why Matt Ritchie has been training for his Large Goods Vehicle licence.

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Tickets are out NOW for Football Ramble: Time Tunnel! Apr 26, 2024

Come and join all the Ramblers at The London Palladium on Friday 20th September for a live show unlike any other. Tickets are now on general sale – click here to get yours or search ‘footballramblelive.com’. Be there!

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Ramble Reacts: Everton halt Klopp’s last dance Apr 25, 2024

As Liverpool found out, all the romantic farewell narrative in the world can’t stop a freshly tracksuit-bottomed Sean Dyche delivering a hammer blow to your title chances. And what a performance from that new lad, Daniel Calvert-Lewin!

Marcus and Luke give their takes on a dismal night for Liverpool which needed a calm slot into the bottom corner, but instead got Darwin Núñez desperately smashing the ball into Jordan Pickford’s meaty thighs. Elsewhere, Erik ten Hag serves up smiley faces covered in chocolate sauce (again), there's an unwelcome reminder of Paul Jewell’s jewel, and we have live reports from Pete Donaldson on Jason Tindall Watch at Selhurst Park. What more could you ask for!

We're back on stage! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Tickets go on sale on Friday at footballramblelive.com. You can get presale tickets from Thursday 25th at 10am by signing up to our mailing list here!

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Hathaway the lads Apr 24, 2024

“We’ve just beat Chelsea 5-0. Shall we take this upstairs?” Marcus, Luke, Pete and Vish react to a demolition job at the Emirates and some extremely intimate celebrations for the Arsenal fans.

Elsewhere, the Ramblers show their support for Gary Neville being taken to task, even if Nottingham Forest are still embarrassing. Speaking of which, Luke also gives his thoughts on Erik ten Hag’s latest press conference. Plus, Marcus prepares to honour Bruce Forsyth live at The London Palladium!

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Razzle and dazzle Apr 22, 2024

Marcus is calling for more corruption from officials after VAR correctly ruled out Coventry’s winner against Man United. At least the result means Erik ten Hag might keep his Job. So there is something for us all to enjoy.

Elsewhere, Marcus, Jim and Pete investigate another huge conspiracy after hearing rumours that the VAR official in the Everton vs Forest game was a HUGE Football Ramble fan. Speaking of which, who invited José Mourinho to watch Liverpool play at Craven Cottage?

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THE FOOTBALL RAMBLE IS RETURNING TO THE STAGE! Apr 22, 2024

For the first time in five long years, the Football Ramble is back on the stage!

On Friday 20th September 2024, we’re performing a very special show at the London Palladium. And we want YOU to join us!

For one night only, Football Ramble: Time Tunnel will guide you through the most outrageous and hilarious moments in football across the last 17 years of the Ramble.

General sale goes LIVE on Friday April 26th at 10am BST at footballramblelive.com.

BUT if you want to get to the front of the queue, you can get PRESALE tickets on the Football Ramble Patreon from Wednesday at 10am BST! Just sign up at patreon.com/footballramble.

You can also join our brand new Mailing List, The Team Sheet, where you’ll receive presale tickets on Thursday at 10am BST. Sign up HERE!

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Mailbag: How Pep Guardiola has changed English football Apr 20, 2024

Pep Guardiola arrived at Manchester City almost 8 years ago. A reign that started with sacking Joe Hart has turned into one the most impactful managerial careers in Premier League history. Today, Marcus, Andy and Luke assess how Pep has revolutionised the English game.

Elsewhere, Luke explains we it is a joke that the player of the season is being awarded already. Plus, the Ramblers re-call some of their favourite mass celebrations and assess what food would be best to fire out of a T-shirt gun. It’s another classic Mailbag!

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The Preview Show: It makes me Schick Apr 19, 2024

Shhh of course we knew that yellow cards don’t carry over to a penalty shootout! In Emi Martinez we trust.

Marcus, Luke, Andy and Pete catch up after last night’s European frolickings and then realise that the FA Cup has crept up on us. Alejandro Garnacho shows digital contrition ahead of Man United’s semi-final against Coventry City, Paul Scholes gets his old chap out, and players injure themselves trying to avoid a club crest but show a #touchofclass.

Plus, Portsmouth players swearing a lot on radio, Luke shares a message for the cowardly Vithushan Ehantharajah and Pete tells everyone how to use a knife and fork.

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Ramble Reacts: Little old Real Madrid Apr 18, 2024

How about them plucky underdogs Real Madrid, eh? Marcus and Vish are on hand to react to a disastrous evening in Europe for the English sides.

On a night which saw Erling Haaland subbed before extra time, Vish asks whether Man City had too many cooks and no one to eat the pudding. In Munich, Arsenal also appeared to be lacking an appetite as they failed to trouble Bayern. We wonder where Arsenal go from here to ensure they can get the results when it really counts.

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Yabadabadoo Apr 17, 2024

Barcelona may have lost the tie last night, but have they won the war to become the Champions League’s next banter club? Today, Marcus, Jim, Andy and Vish are here to review a night of Champos action that at times resembled a drunken brawl - and they bloody enjoyed it!

You know what they also bloody enjoyed? Portsmouth returning to the Championship! And they created the perfect conditions for a pitch invasion...

Plus, Andy compares Mauricio Pochettino to Tim Sherwood, Jim starts an unexpected campaign to unite the people of London, and the lads outline the ONLY circumstance in which Arsenal will want to hear Bayern Munich play the Can-can this evening.

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Crack the whip Apr 15, 2024

What’s that noise? Is that the sound of Euro-trash floating from Lineker’s Bar? That’s right, Pete thinks it’s official: Jack Grealish is already planing his post-title win sesh.

Marcus, Jim and Pete react to a huge weekend at the top of the Premier League as both Liverpool and Arsenal promptly put their special carton of Premier League celebration milk back into the freezer (more on that at the end of the show). Plus, has Thierry Henry started shrinking yet? Has someone in the Brentford area named their baby after Marcus Speller? And what happens when you bring a bottle of water to a whip fight? Just ask Al-Ittihad striker Abderrazak Hamdallah. Come join us!

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Mailbag: Could Premier League games ever be played overseas? Apr 13, 2024

Marcus, Andy and Pete text an anonymous burner phone and get a fresh batch of listener questions delivered to the studio - and there are some crackers!

We wonder if a Premier League game could - and should - be played overseas after FIFA’s change of tune this week. Also, should professional fouls be dealt with more harshly? And which animal would cause maximum chaos if released onto a football pitch?

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The Preview Show: Atabanta Apr 12, 2024

Was last night Jürgen Klopp's final European game at Anfield? If so it didn't end well. Today, Marcus, Andy and Pete are here to remind Klopp that going out of the Europa League would at least mean he is on the beach a week earlier...

Elsewhere, Pete expresses his jealousy towards John McGinn’s large bum and, in an unrelated turn of events, he and Andy explain how they are coping with their midlife crises.

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Ramble Reacts: Barcelona’s kids silence Mbappé Apr 11, 2024

Also, Xavi was wearing Stone Island on the touchline, so we can only assume he and his XL bully were waiting for Luis Enrique in the carpark.

Marcus and Jim look back on two entertaining Champions League quarter-finals! Well, spare a thought for Marcus having to watch Atlético try to sit on a 2-0 lead…

Plus, a reappraisal of Rodrigo de Paul (aka Messi’s bouncer) and his hair, speculation about Ronaldinho’s night out in Paris, and unconfirmed reports that Diego Simeone is making his players forage for food.

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I’m gonna need a bigger telly Apr 10, 2024

How about that football, eh? Last night’s Champions League action was so good that Andy has decided he needs to get a second big telly to watch all the barns burn at once.

Marcus, Jim, Vish and Andy reflect on Arsenal showing glimpses of their ITV era last night and marvel at the quality of goals on display in Madrid. Plus, Andy explains why Sporting manager Rúben Amorim would be a good fit for Liverpool.

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Always do your doggies Apr 08, 2024

Did you know that if you’re a Tottenham player you can punch a Nottingham Forest player on a Sunday afternoon without punishment? Today Marcus, Luke and Jim applaud James Maddison’s knowledge and application of that rule this weekend.

Elsewhere, Luke compares Man United vs Liverpool to Pulp Fiction and Jim dismisses James Ward-Prowse scoring from a corner because it was “wind-assisted”. Plus, the Ramblers officially declare the business end of the season OPEN!

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Mailbag: Is football punditry becoming more divisive? Apr 06, 2024

Marcus, Luke and Jim are back in Correspondence Corner tackling some more of your cracking questions!

We start with an interesting one: in the age of mass media coverage and scrabbling for social media clicks, is football punditry becoming more divisive and are club biases paraded around too often?

We also wonder which players or managers missed their chance at a big move, and we pitch some dream football documentaries about past teams and seasons. if anyone fancies making Jack Grealish: Uncovered with us, let us know.

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The Preview Show: No barns left to burn Apr 05, 2024

What… on EARTH was that?! Marcus, Luke and Jim recap Cole Palmer 4-3 Moments FC, where perhaps the biggest takeaway from one of the most ridiculous games you’ll ever see was: you’ve got to feel sorry for Harry Maguire.

Elsewhere, Chris Wilder finds himself snookered, Vincent Kompany is forced to manage Burnley’s next crucial game from a blimp and we stumble across one of the most outrageously-named footballers you’ll ever find.

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Ramble Reacts: Tickly bum time for Man City and Arsenal Apr 03, 2024

Marcus didn’t think he’d ever make this comparison but… Phil Foden went full-blown Wayne Rooney against Aston Villa! It was a stunning hat-trick. But what were Villa doing leaving the serving hatch of their wall wide open for his first goal?

Marcus and Jim react to victories for Man City and Arsenal which keep the title race cookin’. Plus, Marcus impersonates Jim’s dad and Steve Bruce reveals he has a tickly bum. Join us!

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Whoever wins, we lose Apr 03, 2024

Marcus, Luke and Jim dive into yet more Barclays action, as a gloriously violent cameo from Newcastle's Paul Dummett gave Everton some much-needed points. Generous, innit.

Elsewhere, journalists continue to ask Mad Pep some even madder questions, Morgan Gibbs-White turns into primetime Zinedine Zidane and Liverpool prepare to use their Sheffield United at home voucher. A midweek treat!

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Barclays Barnburners Deluxe™ Apr 01, 2024

Marcus, Luke, Vish and Pete return after Man City 0-0 Arsenal to find the barn very much intact. Wasn’t even remotely burned. Pep Guardiola still found plenty to be angry about, of course.

Luckily there were plenty of other Barclays bangers to get stuck into, as Man United somehow escaped Brentford with a point, West Ham somehow lost a crazy game at Newcastle, and Chelsea somehow remain the most mid-table club in the division. According to Mauricio Pochettino, anyway - he thinks they should be fourth, you see.

Plus, Pete’s clumsy South Korean adventures and Mark Puppetmaster Clattenburg’s at it again - join us for a Bank Holiday blockbuster!

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Mailbag: Which manager will have achieved the most by winning the Premier League? Mar 30, 2024

Luke, Jim and Vish kick off proceedings with an intriguing question about this season’s incredible title race: for which manager would winning the league be the biggest achievement?

Plus, we’re building some famous football statues in some offensive locations and we finalise the definitive list of collective nouns for different clubs’ supporters.

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The Preview Show: The Fleece of Champions Mar 29, 2024

Three things we didn’t expect in the studio today: a hammer, Sean Connery, and loads of Wellman supplements after Pete played table tennis against David Gandy. It can only be Preview Show time!

Pete, Luke, Jim and Vish – wielding said hammer – look forward to the return of the Premier League and the absolute egg-melter that is Man City vs Arsenal. Plus, an alarming email about mascots with human hands inspires the lads to construct our own Ramble mascot and the Luke Nation holds its breath for Jack’s Encyclopaedia…

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England Special: Who should start at Euro 2024? Mar 28, 2024

Back in November Marcus and Luke picked their England starting XI for Euro 2024. Four months and a lot of football later it’s now time for the lads to re-visit their selections. Are they still starting Harry Maguire and Kalvin Phillips? Where should England play Phil Foden? Strike up the band, we’ve officially got Euros fever!

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He’s dead, Vish Mar 27, 2024

Marcus, Andy, Luke and Vish are here with some consoling words for our Welsh brethren, after their Euros journey fell at the final hurdle last night. Here’s hoping they triumph in their next Penalty Competition™.

Elsewhere, England let the handbrake off and nabbed a draw against Belgium - might be worth putting the handbrake back on, as it turns out. Plus, Georgia get to showcase their incredible bread selection at the Euros for the first time and Vish dredges up some dead Scotsmen to inspire them ahead of their summer escapades.

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Dr Feelgood Factor Mar 25, 2024

England may have lost to Brazil but you can’t create the feelgood factor without having a bad moment first, right? Today, Marcus, Jim, Vish and Pete hold onto that hope and book Kobbie Mainoo a seat on the plane after seeing that one turn in the second half. Oooft.

Elsewhere, the lads take heart in realising France are now sh*t after they lost to Germany and James McFadden vows never to return to Amsterdam after Scotland got gubbed by the Netherlands. Plus, what objects could a linesman hide in his flag? Pete has some thoughts...

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Mailbag: Has Gareth Southgate been a success for England? Mar 23, 2024

The narrative that has been created around Southgate is one of squandered opportunities and an inability to match tactics against the elite in Europe. Is that fair? Would a penalty shootout win against Italy have changed everything? Marcus, Andy and Vish explore that on today’s show.

Elsewhere, Vish makes his case for Brazil as the defining international team in football history. Plus, could Bagpipes be the new Vuvuzela?

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The Preview Show: Virtue-signalling about something Mar 22, 2024

It’s international week! Marcus, Andy, Vish and Jim leave the boffins behind for Anthony Hopkins and Robbie Savage giving Wales’ next team-talk, Matt Berry giving England’s next team-talk, and a heartbreaking defeat for San Marino…

We also discuss Nike’s change to the St George’s cross on the latest England kit which has led to sleepless nights for all of us and the heel returns to Jack’s Encyclopaedia. It’s Vish’s Vagabonds!

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Ramble Uncut: Santa in Lanzarote, the worst taxi driver ever, and blimps Mar 21, 2024

As a special Thursday treat, we're bringing you this week's Patreon-exclusive edition of Ramble Uncut! Luke reveals what happened when a man donned a Santa costume to calm down a group of angry Celtic fans, Jim thinks he's found the worst taxi driver in the world, and a listener informs us of a stunning revelation pertaining to blimps...

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The Boffin's Premier League Mar 20, 2024

Kobbie Mainoo is the latest addition to Gareth’s Governors so naturally, Marcus is swinging from the chandelier. Before that however, the boffins at the Premier League are forcing Marcus, Luke, Jim and Vish to wade through an annoying amount of admin after Nottingham Forest’s points deduction. Maybe that’s the real deterrent?

Elsewhere, the Ramblers get hyped for Wales' huge Euros play-off, Vish tries to determine if he has eaten in the same Nandos as Bukayo Saka and Jim reveals that Frank Sinatra almost played John McClane in Die Hard. Yippee Ki‐Yay!

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Can I have the little fish? Mar 18, 2024

Vish is on the pod, Vish is on the pod!! Today, Pete celebrated the return of the man of the bat by going through his old tweets. Concerning…

Elsewhere, Luke tells Marcus, Vish and Pete that he thinks Man United vs Liverpool was the barn-burner of the season. However, he also reveals that it wasn’t even the most exciting thing to happen this weekend after he had a bust up on X with Matt Le Tissier’s daughter-in-law. On a related note, Marcus also tells us how a “jocular slap” from Sean Dyche almost ruined Everton’s warm weather training camp.

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Mailbag: What defines a big club? Mar 16, 2024

Are Arcade Fire bigger than Arsenal? Are Hula Hoops bigger than Man City? Should you play without a goalkeeper? How many defenders do you really need at a corner?

Just a small sample of the questions Marcus, Luke and Jim get stuck into on today’s Mailbag.

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The Preview Show: Thrashing around in their own muck Mar 15, 2024

Marcus, Luke and Jim whizz round the best moments from last night’s European Battle of the Banter, as plenty of English sides impressed and Anthony Taylor delivered the best mugging off you’ll ever see from a ref.

We then look ahead to this weekend’s FA Cup quarter-finals, as Man City face a beleaguered Newcastle and Man Utd face a lawsuit from their own staff. Away from that cup magic, we also prepare Arsenal’s application for the Saudi Mega League™ and Barclays Corporate Entertainment serves up a relegation ding dong!

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Came here for a shootout Mar 13, 2024

Arsenal’s penalty shootout win over Porto was so exhilarating that even the crowd were exhausted at the end - so how do you think a 41 year-old Pepe felt?

Marcus, Jim, Pete and Andy breakdown the game and ask whether Martin Ødegaard could play football in a train station Pret a Manger. Plus, Pete tells us how to hack the UEFA computers ahead of next season’s Champions League draw and Jim has an idea for how Gareth Southgate can get a lifeless Jordan Henderson on the pitch at the Euros.

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Ramble Reacts: Chelsea win and Poch goes for dinner Mar 12, 2024

Chelsea delivered a huge blow to Newcastle’s ambitions for the rest of the season – and a huge blow to Andy Brassell’s hopes of watching them play the runners-up from the Slovenian top-flight next season in the Europa Conference League. And that’s all coming from what could have been the real True Geordie, Pete Donaldson.

Andy joins Pete to react to Chelsea’s 3-2 win over an increasingly beleaguered Newcastle, who Pete describes with probably the most unflattering simile in the history of football analysis. The lads discuss a chaotic game where Cole Palmer dazzled again, Mykhailo Mudryk thankfully didn’t offer out another fan again, and Mauricio Pochettino didn’t cancel dinner with his wife again. Plus, an unexpected appearance from Adam Sandler…

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Conspiracy Campbell Mar 11, 2024

What a weekend in the Prem! And after all the controversy, Pete has a brand new innovation for refereeing. Introducing… The No Context Man, sponsored by Ronseal!

Unlike Andy Townsend, Pete, Andy and Jim have their vouchers for the football buffet and tuck right in. How did Liverpool manage to somehow feel disappointed with a draw having started with that lineup against Man City? Why is Mikel Arteta at it again on his whiteboard? And Neil Warnock’s left Aberdeen ALREADY!?

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Mailbag: How should football copy other sports? Mar 09, 2024

Jim, Andy and Rhythmic Pete Donaldson are back with another rummage in the postbag, addressing listener questions and problems with the poise and dignity you’ve come to expect.

We start by wondering what aspects of other sports football should steal - a draft system? Pausing for afternoon tea? Mario Balotelli smashing up a car?

We also place a few of our favourite pre-Premier League footballers in some 2024 line-ups and decide which teams should change their kit colours for prison jumpsuits.

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The Preview Show: Something rude about the Queen Mar 08, 2024

Pete, Andy and Jim run the rule over last night’s European action – and then turn to the big one, Liverpool vs Man City, Klopp vs Pep, Trent vs… Haaland.

The lads discuss that particular war of words – plus, Roma welcome Brighton with an obscene banner about the Queen and Gary Neville is set to meet the Glazers. And some glazers. Join us!

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Tender Loving Football Mar 06, 2024

The Champions League is back! Marcus, Jim, Andy and Pete run the rule over last night’s clashes, which proved that all you need for European success is a couple of brave English boys and King Kylian.

We also check in with some potential Mauricio Pochettino alternatives at the Bridge, Richarlison auditions for Curb Your Enthusiasm and Sean Dyche parachutes in to save the UK government. Plus: which McDonald’s menu item would make the best shin pads?

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Ramble Reacts: Sheffield United bring a knife to a gunfight Mar 05, 2024

On a bruising night for Sheffield United, Marcus and Andy pick apart their season and whether it was always destined to end this way.

They also rub their hands over what looks to be the most exciting Premier League title race in years between Arsenal, Man City and Liverpool, and decide that Kai Havertz’s random milestone is definitely worth a sparkler or two. Come join us!

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Let me in, Paul Mar 04, 2024

Mark Clattenburg is banging on the door of the studio asking for answers, but we just about managed to keep him out and record a brand new Ramble!

Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete discuss controversy at the City Ground, have a stern word with Phil Foden about how to fire a crossbow, and Pete shares some of his own tales from the BRITs after Ivan Toney pops up there!

Marcus also makes an extra spot in the England squad for a certain in-form England midfielder in Turkey…

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Mailbag: What makes a great derby? Mar 02, 2024

What are the characteristics of a great derby? Are half and half scarves REALLY that bad? Do we criticise refs too much? Who are the most unexpected famous fans of our clubs?

Marcus, Luke and Andy have the keys to answer those questions on today’s Mailbag.

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The Preview Show: Three of your five meats a day Mar 01, 2024

It’s Manchester derby weekend! And there’s one question on everyone’s lips here at the Ramble: will a pie be thrown?

Marcus, Luke and Andy talk about those stunning scenes at the Edinburgh derby and ask whether Erik Ten Hag should really be asking for an apology from Fulham’s TikTok account.

Luke and Andy lock horns over the Paul Pogba ban and then over Jack’s Encyclopaedia, where there is perhaps the most unexpected winning answer in Ramble history. David Icke is all we’re saying. Join us for a Friday blockbuster!

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Ramble Reacts: Casemiro's crucial bonce Feb 28, 2024

We have our FA Cup quarter-final lineup! And – oh no – Pete sees who Newcastle have drawn while recording the show. But which better Ramble shoulder to cry on than Luke’s?

Pete and Luke reflect on a laboured victory for Manchester United that kept them in the hat and another night of Antony being the most predictable winger in the world. Luke also celebrates the return of Normal Bloke Wayne Rooney to our screens and Mark Clattenburg’s roll-neck gets a VAR replay of its own.

Plus, why Liverpool’s Jayden Danns’ Eurovision background means he’s destined for stardom – and there’s a shocking revelation about the identity of Luke’s father. Join us!

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Small Donny energy Feb 28, 2024

After last night’s FA Cup action, we’re one step closer to Pete spending a load of money so he can watch Newcastle lose to Man City at Wembley. Today, Marcus, Pete, Jim and Andy take a moment to enjoy that fact before debating whether Leicester edging out Bournemouth 1-0 really classes as a cupset.

Elsewhere, the lads get excited for Wayne Rooney’s punditry debut, Pete launches a new career as a self-help guru, and Marcus explains why we might not know who gets relegated from the Premier League until June.

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Ramble Reacts: Take a Bowen Feb 26, 2024

Jarrod Bowen scored his first senior hat-trick and, in an amazing turn of events, it’s got Andy waving the Bowen for England flag harder than Marcus! Probably because he’s too busy waving his Neal Maupay for France flag, to be honest…

Marcus and Andy react to an entertaining game at the London Stadium. The “is David Moyes the right man for West Ham?” debate still rages on though as Andy compares it to Brexit. Plus, the lads get behind Coventry in the FA Cup now that the Maidstone United dream is over!

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Pete’s grotty mind Feb 26, 2024

The only thing grottier than the Carabao Cup trophy after John Terry’s done with it? Pete’s mind, obviously.

Marcus, Jim and Pete are back for your ultimate Carabao Cup final review! We hurl a few lemons at Mauricio Pochettino, Pete reveals that Peter Utaka is back in business in Japan, and MLS returns with a fizz! You know what that means.

And no prizes for guessing what Marcus’ highlight of the weekend was…

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The Best of Ramble Uncut Feb 26, 2024

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Each Wednesday, our Patreon subscribers get an extended edition of the Football Ramble for their ears only. So today, we thought we'd give everyone a taste of some of our favourite moments from Ramble Uncut over the past couple of months!

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Mailbag: Do fans prefer not being in the Premier League? Feb 24, 2024

Earlier this week, Luke made the point that supporting a struggling Premier League club is worse than people realise. So today, he’s joined by Marcus and Andy to get their views on whether life is really better outside of the Prem. Marcus regales us with his memories of Fulham winning the Championship, while Andy tells us about watching Wimbledon play in all of the top nine divisions of English football.

There are also plenty of wicked whispers, as Marcus reveals what country he'd support if he couldn't support England and we finally find out which football club Andy respects the least.

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The Preview Show: Do it for Todd Feb 23, 2024

It’s the big one! The Carabao Cup final, where Chelsea will be fighting for not only a tenth of the amount of money you need to make Liam Gallagher to go away, but also the prestigious honour of being banned from European competition for spending too much.

Marcus, Luke, Andy and Jim look ahead to Todd's big weekend. They also ask whether all Jims are evil, how Chris Wilder will have taken the news of his fine over sandwich-gate, and bid farewell to Big Joe Hart! Plus, one of the best Jack’s Encyclopaedia rounds ever, we swear. But was it for the Luke Nation? Don’t miss it!

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Ramble Reacts: Arsenal’s last-gasp defeat Feb 21, 2024

It was unfortunately business as usual for Arsenal on their return to the Champions League knockouts, after their last-minute loss to Porto. But, what did you expect from Pepe n’ co?

Marcus and Jim recap a timid performance from the Gunners and wonder how far they’ll go in Europe this season. Plus, Liverpool knock Luton Town into next week and Barcelona go hunting for a mole - reports are it’s not a literal one

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David Raya’s big hands Feb 21, 2024

Believe it or not there was some Premier League action last night, even if Jim did have to take the train to France to watch it on TV. Today, Luke and Jim are joined by Pete who’s in the chair to do a 6/10 job of hosting the Ramble (his own words).

The Ramblers discuss Michael Beale using burner accounts on Twitter (currently known as X), Luke reveals he saw Steve Parish and Oliver Glasner having a romantic day out, and they link Jason Statham with the Assistant Manager position at Crystal Palace.

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Ramble Reacts: Palace hold on and Roy bows out Feb 20, 2024

For perhaps the final time, Roy Hodgson leaves the managerial arena. And what more fitting tribute to his career than being mentioned in the same breath as Steve Bruce hustling for the South Korea job, eh?

Pete and Andy react to a night at Goodison Park that was somehow both open and cagey as Everton and Crystal Palace split the points! Elsewhere, Andy reveals why Oliver Glasner could get Palace challenging for Europe in the long-term and they discuss whether Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s finishing will ever catch up with his looks again. Plus, there really are more horrendous managerial links than you can shake a stick at – including Bayern Munich sniffing around for Ole Gunnar Solksjaer. That’s right, Ole Gunnar Bloody Solskjaer. Join us!

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Sammy Lee’s Trebors Feb 19, 2024

Did Harry Styles eat some Trebor Mints extracted from Sammy Lee’s arsehole, will Ross Barkley be made the sheriff of Luton, and is it a good idea for footballers to get their shins lengthened?

Pete, Jim and Luke are on hand to answer those burning questions and much more after another Premier League weekend! Plus, Phil Neville’s dream date, Mark Clattenburg pops up very unexpectedly, and Pete forgets one of the most famous people in the world. Join us!

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Mailbag: Is there still a place for firefighter managers in the Premier League? Feb 17, 2024

With Roy Hodgson’s time at Crystal Palace seemingly drawing to a close, is this the end for the traditional firefighter manager? Marcus, Jim and Andy debate that on today’s Mailbag.

Elsewhere, Andy explains why Franck Ribéry is the most unique footballer he’s seen, Marcus compares Arjen Robben to John Wick and Jim suggests what he would buy Kevin Keegan for his birthday.

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The Preview Show: MBellingham Feb 16, 2024

Marcus, Jim, Andy and Pete are back in the Ramble ring! But it’s a sad day, really. Jürgen Klinsmann has been sacked by South Korea! Insert crying emoji on Zoom.

As well as waving farewell to Klinsmann, we react to news that Kylian Mbappé is finally - FINALLY - bidding farewell to PSG and heading straight to Newcastle after watching Dan Burn up close. Plus, the latest on Roy Hodgson and Crystal Palace and the latest on Wayne Rooney, who has reached a common crossroads in his career. Stick with football management, or beat up a YouTuber half my age? It’s the eternal question. Come join us for all that and more!

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You give yellow cards a bad name Feb 14, 2024

Things most of us predicted last night: a dominant Man City win. Things only Nigel Clough predicted last night: Mansfield Town beating Harrogate Town 9-2. And guess what? Harrogate didn't get a single yellow card.

Marcus, Luke, Jim and Andy are fuming! They also debate whether we would let Elon Musk buy the Ramble and decide that Jim and Jude Bellingham should play in midfield together at the Euros. IT'S COMING HOME!

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Ramble Reacts: Chelsea win it late Feb 12, 2024

It’s all going wrong for Crystal Palace, should they employ Andy Brassell as gaffer until the end of the season? Luke and Andy are here to discuss why Palace may need an interim solution to their managerial dilemma.

In the meantime, Luke explains why Palace could have been more positive in the game itself and the lads react to Petr Čech explaining why he would have obviously saved Jefferson Lerma’s goal. Oh… Andy also thinks Čech should take up building Lego. Listen to find out more!

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A skulleted fiend Feb 12, 2024

Ivory Coast won AFCON! Managerless, thrashed by Equatorial Guinea earlier in the tournament, and with Sebastien Haller grabbing the winner after overcoming cancer barely 12 months ago, last night really was one of the great ‘that’s what football do to ya’ moments! What we want to know is… does the manager they sacked after the group stages still get a place on the victory bus?

Marcus, Luke and Pete discuss the weekend’s two big continental cup finals and – unfortunately for West Ham fans – plenty of Prem action, too. Luke “inadvertently” starts a debate with some Hammers, Pete launches his bid to be new dictator of the United Kingdom, and we discover that Ivan Toney has a new Captain Tom tattoo. Plus, Joel Glazer finds a new role at Manchester United as a ‘filthy magician’…

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Mailbag: How to improve the Champions League Feb 10, 2024

The jury is still out on whether the new Champions League format will be a success. Can Marcus, Luke and Pete design a better competition? They try their best on today’s Mailbag.

After that, the Ramblers re-lived the last time an event in football totally shocked them and make some recommendations for José Mourinho and what he should do next in his career… Gareth Southgate's replacement?

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The Preview Show: Norty Boyz Feb 09, 2024

Luke and Pete are delighted to hear that Marcus has eschewed some spicy matches this weekend and instead opened the show with news of England’s 2024/25 Nations League opponents. Get the bunting up!

We do find time to preview those matches because Spurs vs Brighton could be a dingdong, there’s a big relegation rumble and we’ve got our AFCON finalists! Plus, Derek Adams inspirational time at Ross County comes to an end and Kevin Keegan’s got yet another hosting gig. Start your engines...

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Typhoid Neil Feb 07, 2024

On today's Ramble, Marcus gets ready to celebrate England winning a World Cup, Jim talks about Nathan Jones, Andy talks about watching Arturo Vidal at Bayer Leverkusen...

And Pete compares Neil Warnock to an infectious disease.

What else would you want? Listen now!

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Ramble Reacts: Phil Foden runs the show Feb 05, 2024

Wait, what’s that rumble? Is it Manchester City galloping towards the front of the title race? Or Pete’s belly after eating that remaining half of Christmas panettone?

Pete and Andy are back to react to more midweek Prem action, as Brentford put up a brave display but ultimately couldn’t stop Manchester City. They chat Phil Foden - from his excellent goals, to his crap celebrations - and Andy delivers a prophecy of doom for Brentford. Plus, Jesse Lingard arrives in Seoul and receives a strange gift…

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The lemons have gone off Feb 05, 2024

One last job, Ramblers. One last job for Neil Warnock AND Jose Mourinho?! We cannot believe our luck.

Marcus, Luke and Jim look back on an epic weekend of Premier League football that saw a whopping 41 goals – none of which should really be celebrated, should they? The lads discuss Arsenal’s victory over Liverpool and the post-match scenes – plus, Luke climbs down from his Luton Town prediction and Marcus climbs up on his Aston Villa prediction. Like, really far up.

It was also another bad weekend for Mauricio Pochettino’s lemons and Chris Wilder continues his crusade against sandwiches. Come join us!

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Mailbag: Do we overestimate the impact of managers? Feb 03, 2024

As the dust still settles on Jürgen Klopp's surprise announcement last week, one listener had a big question for us today: just how important are managers? Today, Marcus, Luke and Jim debate whether the media overstate their importance in football.

Elsewhere, Jim wishes he could have been present for one of the most iconic changing room bust-ups in football history and Marcus offers the listeners his services as a wedding MC if required. With added Nick Hewer, of course…

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The Preview Show: A night out in Seoul with Pete Donaldson Feb 02, 2024

An ice museum. An erotic museum. Easy access to suits in Gangnam. What more could Jesse Lingard possibly want in Seoul?

Pete tells Marcus, Luke and Jim all about the wonders the city has to offer after one of the most surprising stories we’ve ever heard on deadline day. Plus, why footballers need to start freshening up their ‘projectile’ celebrations, Piers Morgan positions himself in the away end at the Emirates, and there’s the small matter of Wolves 3-4 Manchester United. WHAT a game. Join us!

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Ramble Reacts: Wotsits for goalposts Jan 31, 2024

Luke and Pete are here and they are discussing the approved materials for goalposts following Darwin Nunez’s record-breaking performance last night. Cheesy Wotsits anyone?

On top of that, they fear for Chelsea since they look like a team who recently met in the car park and speculate over whether the upcoming documentary has anything to do with Jürgen Klopp quitting Liverpool. Plus, Pete plans what he would write on his paper sign if he ever went to the darts.

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Elton John’s heliplopter Jan 31, 2024

Tom Lockyer returns to Kenilworth Road and Luton score two goals in the first two minutes. Coincidence? Marcus, Andy, Jim and Pete think not!

Today, the Ramblers gather after an evening of Premier League action which left Pete disappointed that Fabian Schär didn’t score a hat-trick for Newcastle and Marcus revelling in Mikel Arteta embracing his inner Donald Trump. Plus, we hear about how Elton John plans to spend his retirement…

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The Carrington Flu Room Jan 29, 2024

The Maidstone United fairytale continues! Marcus, Luke and Jim shake off their Belfast hangover to look back on the FA Cup fourth round, where The Stones marched on (or rolled in one fan’s case), Erik Ten Hag struggled to give away a bottle of wine, and David Wagner obligingly rolled over for a belly rub to kick off Jürgen Klopp’s farewell tour.

We also address the difficult scenes at the Hawthorns, which led to a long delay in the Black Country derby. Plus, the ghost of Jose Mourinho takes another managerial casualty and DR Congo’s goalkeeper channels his inner Michelle McManus. Said literally no one ever.

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Mailbag: Why is the transfer window so quiet? Jan 27, 2024

Has Everton’s point deductions made clubs scared to spend money in January? Does Harry Kane leaving Spurs explain their upturn in form? And which former footballer has a Ramble listener sat next to at the theatre this week?

The weekend is wide open and Marcus, Luke and Andy are here to serve you up another Mailbag!

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Ramble Reacts: Jürgen Klopp is leaving Liverpool! Jan 26, 2024

Jürgen Klopp has announced that this will be his final season as Liverpool manager. What’s going on?! Will he join Germany after the Euros? Is Xabi Alonso the heir to his throne? And do you know Klopp’s middle name?

The news broke moments after we recorded the Preview Show, so we simply had to discuss all that and much more!

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The Preview Show: Woke-verhampton Wanderers Jan 26, 2024

The FA Cup returns! Marcus, Luke, Andy and Jim bring you more heartwarming tales from the football world – from former Wolves stalwart Jonny smashing up TVs, to Antony doing circles in a Saudi Arabian palace after a £200m move.

There’s also Spurs creeping into Pep’s head, David Wagner and Jürgen Klopp sing David Hasselhoff together, and we form football’s next great powerhouse: Guinea United.

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Ramble Reacts: Fulham’s dream is over Jan 25, 2024

Marcus has arrived, wind-swept and heartbroken, from Craven Cottage ready to record a Ramble Reacts with his old pal Andy Brassell.

Despite the result, Marcus tells Andy why Issa Diop’s goal was one of his favourite Fulham goals in recent memory. Plus, Andy explains how Jürgen Klopp could be becoming more and more like José Mourinho and the lads take a moment to get excited for another Liverpool vs Chelsea cup final penalty shoot-out…

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Nevvo Baby Jan 24, 2024

Marcus, Jim, Pete and Andy pick through the wreckage of Chelsea’s demolition job on a spirited Middlesbrough - a club that Pete regards with an almost insulting level of indifference.

Elsewhere, we check in with the latest El Chiringuito livestream after their bizarre attempted hit job on Jose Mourinho, who’s probably too busy eyeing up the Newcastle job to notice. We also discuss Kalvin Phillips’ intriguing move and the totally uncontroversial news of Miguel Almiron’s potential transfer to Saudi Arabia - and our favourite Nevvo baby strikes again over in Portland!

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Ramble Reacts: Wolves steal the Seagulls’ chips Jan 22, 2024

Marcus and Luke wade through thin South Coast gruel after Wolves left Brighton with a decent goalless draw. Gag O’Neil was certainly happy, anyway.

We also tip our hats to James Milner who continues to defy biology and check in with an outrageous shock at AFCON. Also: how did Gareth Bale ended up so ripped, despite only eating mountains of baked beans before games?

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Write another letter, you cowards Jan 22, 2024

Fire up the PGMOL paper shredder, it’s another action-packed weekend in the Premier League! Marcus, Luke, Pete and Jim are here to pick up the pieces.

We discuss Ivan Toney’s free-kick shenanigans, the return of one of Manchester United’s cult heroes (read: shocking signings) at the Africa Cup of Nations, and Ross County manager Derek Adams continues his one-man campaign to destroy his own team’s confidence.

Plus, Pete delivers another one of his father in-law’s top three most disappointing moments with a helping hand from Sheffield United and Jim has a novel suggestion for Crystal Palace’s owl problem…

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Mailbag: Is there really good stuff on X? Jan 20, 2024

Social media has just become an accepted part of modern football, but is it really a good thing and does it actually make you feel closer to your club? Marcus, Jim and Vish debate that on today’s Mailbag before coming to a conclusion that would improve everything… Matt Le Tissier has to write every footballer's tweets.

Elsewhere, they share their most surprising player comebacks and Vish accuses Thierry Henry of looking 'weathered'. We’ll let you make up your own mind on that one.

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The Preview Show: Cayman Island United Jan 19, 2024

A message for Forest Green Rovers: Pete Donaldson is available for the dugout. Please find our reference in the following episode…

Marcus, Vish and Jim look ahead to the weekend, with some innovative ideas for managers to brand their players with club tattoos, Arsène Wenger being very voyeuristic at people’s weddings, and Marcus incurring the wrath of the Swifties. And there’s a big grudge match to finish the show!

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Ramble Reacts: FA Cup solace for Forest and Everton Jan 18, 2024

Jordan Henderson pulling out of Saudi Arabia? After six months? Completely unpaid?! Fire up the Ramble Reacts…

Pete and Andy discuss two important victories for the two Premier League clubs in the dock this week, while Roy ‘The Arrogant Owl’ Hodgson digs himself in a little deeper. Plus, an unexpected call for reform at Southend Airport and an even more unexpected cameo from Isaac Hayden in the continuing Everton melodrama.

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Moyes out, EastEnders in Jan 17, 2024

A big cupset in the FA Cup 3rd Round! Today, Marcus confirms to Luke, Vish and Jim that he is now a Moyes Out man after West Ham crashed out to Bristol City last night. He did take EastEnders off air after all…

Elsewhere, the Ramblers try to assess whether the owners of Everton and Nottingham Forest have cause for complaint after the latest Premier League profit and sustainability charges. But speaking of competent owners... can anyone resist the temptation of an unemployed José Mourinho?!

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You’ve been Gaffneyed! Jan 15, 2024

Pete is back on the pod! And he’s back with a bang. Or a crack, actually…

He joins Marcus and Vish to discuss Kevin De Bruyne’s terrifying (and luscious) return to the Premier League, unwelcome news about Salt Bae’s meat thermometer, and whether Birmingham City manager Tony Mowbray actually came up with Tony’s Chocolonely. We’ll get back to you on that one.

We also have just enough time to reveal the hard honest truth about E.T. and Mark Clattenburg’s imminent new tattoo before Wesley Fofana drives into the studio. Join us!

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Mailbag: Have the Premier League fixed the winter break dilemma? Jan 13, 2024

England fans once blamed a Steven Gerrard misplaced pass at the Euros on the fact that he didn’t have a winter break... obviously. Today, Marcus, Jim and Vish discuss whether this new-look January schedule is finally the solution to Premier League burnout.

Elsewhere, what do Zinedine Zidane, Philippe Coutinho and Gareth Barry have in common? And we try to decide on one wildcard spot for the England squad in the summer! Theo Walcott, anyone?

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The Preview Show: We’re off to Baden-Baden Jan 12, 2024

The Prem is back with a big ol’ relegation six-pointer! Marcus, Jim, Andy and Vish preview that and a whole lot more.

We wonder in what state Kevin De Bruyne will return to Premier League action against Newcastle, Phil Brown gets last one shot at management before he gets the Bargain Hunt gig, and there is a MAJOR headloss in the final round of Jack’s Encyclopaedia.

And, of course, to one of our long-time favourite characters in football: Sven, we’re wishing you well.

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Ramble Reacts: Liverpool find a way Jan 11, 2024

In a twist that left Marcus’ aunt practically choking on her Victoria sponge, Liverpool turned the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final on its head after going behind against Marco Silva’s men! But then Fulham do have a chance of winning the Euro Millions. So, you know, there is always that.

Marcus and Jim reflect on an intriguing encounter where Liverpool once again found a way to win thanks to the only person who’s more Scouse than then Scouse cat. Will they ever stop winning from a goal down? Plus, you’ll never believe the mega prize money for the Carabao Cup and you certainly WILL believe how Jose Mourinho’s Roma spent their evening.

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One foot in a bucket of Carabao Jan 10, 2024

Football recently lost one of its greats. Today, Marcus, Jim, Andy and Vish remember Franz Beckenbauer – a player who reinvented his position and whose name has more significance than almost anyone else in the sport, though not without controversy.

Elsewhere, Marcus jinxes Middlesbrough after their historic win against Chelsea last night, before we ask the question on everyone's lips: why haven't Man United signed Jesse Lingard yet?! Jim then puts some well-deserved cake in Marcus’ face after Dominic Calvert-Lewin has his three-match suspension for getting sent off against Crystal Palace overturned.

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A Man of the Prat Jan 08, 2024

That’s (almost) a wrap on the FA Cup third round! And we’re already looking forward to Liverpool playing Maidstone United on a plastic pitch at 12:30 in a few weeks’ time…

Marcus, Luke and Vish look back on some of the best bits from one of the best weekends in the football calendar. Jason Tindall pulling on Sunderland fans’ heartstrings? Darwin Nunez playing a fan’s head like a drum? And a Pascal Chimbonda update?! Yes please.

Plus, there’s the small matter of football’s true fairytale on FA Cup weekend: Jordan Henderson wants a return to the Premier League. Tune in for our reaction to all that and much more!

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Mailbag: How would we change the FA Cup? Jan 06, 2024

Should FA Cup underdogs be allowed to choose whether they play at home or away? Marcus Speller thinks so. Today he, Luke and Jim discuss the one change they would each make to improve the world’s oldest cup competition.

Speaking of making improvements, Jim also makes the case for banning Sweet Caroline from football. Plus, we hear from a listener that once beat Jamie Redknapp at Table Tennis.

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The Preview Show: Cheer up Peter Reid Jan 05, 2024

It’s FA Cup third round weekend! And what a curtain-raiser it was last night on ITV4…

Marcus, Luke, Jim and Vish discuss Sunderland gaffes ahead of the derby, Arsenal moaning ahead of their clash with Liverpool, and why Paul Cook is definitely ready to spring a cupset!

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The Liz Truss of Football Jan 03, 2024

Wayne Rooney lasted longer than the cabbage. And at least he didn’t have one thrown at him like Steve Bruce.

Marcus, Luke, Andy and Vish discuss the exit of Luke Littler’s younger brother from Birmingham City and just why useful-FIFA-Committee-idiot-in-waiting Garry Cook appointed him in the first place.

We also ponder West Ham fans’ split on Davide Moyes and – in totally normal news – Gianluigi Buffon wants goals to be made bigger and the Argentina FA retire the men’s national team number 10 shirt. Is that… Diego Maradona with an air rifle?

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Happy New Year, bro Jan 02, 2024

Festive football has almost drawn to a close and the highlight is most definitely Noni Madueke calling friend of the Ramble Jules Breach “bro”. Marcus, Andy, Jim and Vish react to that and share their displeasure that Liverpool vs Newcastle didn’t end 4-3. Just for old times’ sake.

Elsewhere, Marcus makes his case for why Arsenal need a Tom Cairney in midfield and Vish explains why he isn’t surprised a goalkeeper scored a worldie for Arbroath. Plus, we hear the new Roy Hodgson “let’s not take the piss here” extended cut!

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Our New Year’s Resolutions for Football in 2024 Jan 01, 2024

Football’s great - but it’s not perfect. As a new year rolls around, we thought it was a perfect time to decide on some resolutions that football should definitely adopt. All of them. Even the ridiculous ones.

Marcus, Jim, Luke and Vish bring some idea of their own, from shot clocks and sartorial guidance to fundamentally destroying the fabric of the game. Plus, we sift through a boatload of suggestions from you lovely lot, which mainly focus on spanking and Gary Neville’s goalgasm.

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What is the Football Ramble? Dec 31, 2023

Looking for a new podcast in 2024? This is what we’re all about! Hit subscribe for five episodes a week from the most entertaining football podcast out there.

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Mailbag: Why doesn't England produce more elite coaches? Dec 30, 2023

Marcus, Andy and Jim are back to answer more of your questions, and we’re kicking off with one that’s dominated English football discourse for years: why doesn't England produce many elite coaches?

Whether it’s a lack of intelligent football discussion (guilty), the FA resting on their laurels or dwindling opportunities in the Premier League, there’s loads to get stuck into. We then undo all our cutting insight by dreaming up some footballers’ appearances on celebrity cooking shows. Who would Jose Mourinho poison an unsuspecting victim with a pufferfish? And would Big Sam know his way around a Massaman curry?

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The Preview Show: The Tartan Diego Simeone Dec 29, 2023

If you’re going to make one New Year’s resolution, make it this: watch the Indian national team at the Asian Cup. Why, you ask? Trevor Sinclair has just been made their overhead kick coach.

Marcus, Andy and Jim look back on a bitterly disappointing night for Arsenal and Konstantinos Mavropanos, who had to go through the Scott Sinclair Moral Maze™ of scoring against a club he barely played for.

Plus, Roberto De Zerbi harnesses yet more chaotic energy, Phil Foden gets praise from a different bald fraud, and Jim explains how Jose Mourinho played mind games with his family on Christmas Day…

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Best of the Football Ramble 2023 (Part 2) Dec 28, 2023

We’re back with more fond reminisces! On today’s episode, we return to a difficult day for VAR and an even more difficult day for Pete Donaldson’s Twitter mentions. Plus, some of the worst stadium trivia you will ever hear in Jack’s Encyclopaedia and an update on Andy Carroll’s French renaissance!

If you missed it, catch Part 1 of our 2023 throwback which came out on Boxing Day!

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Oi, Doswell! Dec 27, 2023

Boxing Day, you never disappoint. Marcus, Andy and Luke are here and full of the joys of Christmas! And Luke can confirm that one Gosport Borough fan definitely was too…

We discuss Man United’s Christmas miracle and everything you need to know about Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s deal (translation: we talk about his haunted pub). After another defeat for Newcastle, are reports that Eddie Howe is in trouble absolutely out of the question?

Plus, a detour to Egypt for our two new favourite football club names and what’s that coming over the hill… it’s Felipe Melo on all fours!

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Best of the Football Ramble 2023 (Part 1) Dec 26, 2023

Today, we’re throwing it back to the start of 2023 and reliving some of our favourite Ramble moments!

The final stretch of the 2022/23 season saw some “proper gubbings", including Liverpool's seven-goal demolition of Man United. Oh, and don't forget the poor bloke who went to fill up his car and returned to his radio to find Spurs 5-0 down to Newcastle. The first half of 2023 of course also featured Andy losing his head at Luke during a game of Jack’s Encyclopaedia and our glorious trip to Wembley! And remember, Vish will never be a better bloke than Bukayo Saka…

Make sure to join us for Part 2 on Thursday!

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Ramble Reacts: A turkey leg each at Anfield Dec 23, 2023

Jim Campbell is happy with a point at Anfield. However, he’s not so happy with Zinchenko attempting to do the Stanky Legg when faced up against Mohamed Salah in the box.

He and Luke tuck into the festive feast served up by Liverpool and Arsenal, before enjoying Robbie Fowler sticking the boot into Michael Owen for dessert. Plus, Jim admits he would move in with Peter Drury for the rest of the year if it meant Arsenal win the league.

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Mailbag: Would the European Super League improve English football? Dec 23, 2023

Our listener Christian has a theory: could a European Super League actually improve English football? Marcus, Luke and Andy debate the merits of that suggestion on today’s Mailbag.

Elsewhere, Luke explains why someone should make a biopic all about Paolo Maldini’s tennis career and there's agreement that humiliation is the key to improving players' conduct in football!

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The Preview Show: Incubating Pep’s head Dec 22, 2023

What reason would Roy Hodgson have to incubate Pep Guardiola? I don’t know.

It’s cold outside, but Marcus, Luke, Andy and Jim are here to warm your footballing hearts with tales of Hodgson looking after his owl eggs, Ross County’s manager having a full-blown rant about the standard of Scottish football, and Gary O’Neil almost certainly getting a contentious penalty decision against him and his team on Christmas Eve! Probably in the 92nd minute.

Plus, can Luke Darth Moore at last turn his fortunes around on Jack’s Encyclopaedia before the end of the year? Tune in to find out!

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Ramble Reacts: Liverpool hammer the Hammers! Dec 20, 2023

Marcus needs consoling. Again. That’s because Fulham have been drawn against Liverpool in a two-legged semi-final. Oh no...

Luke joins Marcus to react to Liverpool dishing out yet another defeat to poor old David Moyes, who made history by becoming the first manager to try and play a Carabao Cup quarter-final via email. Plus, why Santa has been dragged into the middle of the Celtic-Rangers rivalry and bold predictions that Steve Cooper’s going to pop up in the Bournemouth end at the weekend. Probably topless.

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Arnie the Cockney Parrot Dec 20, 2023

The Carabao’s back! Today, Jim and Andy have to console Marcus after Kieran Trippier - aka one of Gareth Southgate's brave boys - suffered a difficult night at Stamford Bridge. At least Fulham won!

Speaking of Southgate, Marcus touts Steve Cooper as the next England manager now that he’s been sacked by Nottingham Forest. Plus, we hear from a cockney parrot and learn about some West Ham fans that crashed a boat into Hammersmith Bridge…

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The Martínez Cinematic Universe Dec 18, 2023

The sound of laughter, the sun appearing while you’re out for a walk, scoring a late penalty to draw 2-2 at the Etihad, these are just a few of the things guaranteed to bring a friendly smile out of Roy Hodgson.

Today, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Vish take a moment to enjoy that before settling into their seats to watch the next chapter of the Martínez Cinematic Universe. Surely, Neal Maupay is the story’s best villain? Plus, Vish compares Liverpool 0 - 0 Man United to watching an episode of Takeshi’s Castle.

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Mailbag: Are hard men overly romanticised? Dec 16, 2023

“Football was better in the good old days!” But was it really? Today, Marcus, Luke and Vish state the case for why football is actually better off with fewer Vinnie Jones type characters. I am sure Gazza agrees…

Marcus then plays the hits by reminiscing about the time a 35-year-old Gabriel Batistuta nearly signed for Fulham and shoehorning everyone's (no-one's) favourite British-Canadian tennis playing Greg into the show. And no, it’s not Greg Proops…

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The Preview Show: Tom Cairney Fan Fiction Dec 15, 2023

Join us for a bumper Barclays preview! Marcus, Luke, Jim and Vish settle in to write some Tom Cairney fan fiction and wonder if Steve McClaren will tear his hair island out should Man United get punished by Jürgen n’ co.

Elsewhere, Stevey Cooper looks to save his skin Under The Lights™ and Chelsea vote to ban something they’ve been doing all season - very noble.

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Ramble Reacts: Newcastle’s European adventure ends Dec 13, 2023

After Newcastle’s chaotic loss against Milan, Pete comes down from off the ceiling to commiserate Andy, who saw his dreams of some paid Europa League work at St James’ go up in smoke.

Commiserations are also extended to fans of the Premier League’s UEFA coefficient and we catch up with results elsewhere, as the Champions League group stages rage against the dying of the light.

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Don’t trust the process Dec 13, 2023

Is Man United’s season over? Marcus, Jim and Vish debate that on today’s Ramble after their Champions League exit has left Vish yearning for the haunted boy himself, Ole Gunnar Solskjær. Things must be really bad…

Elsewhere, Jim explains why perhaps Arteta didn’t play the kids in their “big rubber” against PSV last night and we wonder whether Sevilla have a Europa League Black Card that will guarantee them a spot in the knockouts, despite finishing bottom of their group. Plus, we take a moment to reflect on the last-ever Champions League group stage!

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Be as brave as Michael Owen Dec 11, 2023

We see you, sitting there with that apple core in your hand, about to listen to this podcast. See that bin over there? Go for it. Be brave. Be like Michael Owen.

Marcus, Luke and Andy react to one of the weirdest things anyone has ever said this year, while Man United revert to their painful norm. Plus, Andy explains how Aston Villa went full-blown Emery on Arsenal, Marcus inspires Fulham to score more goals, and Whamaggedon descends upon Northampton Town! Oh, and we REALLY channel the spirit of Sean Bean. Join us, you b*****ds!

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Mailbag: How to fix football broadcasting Dec 09, 2023

After a week where you could watch every Premier League game live, do we actually have... access to too much football?

Today, Marcus, Luke, Andy and Pete are back for our (now weekly) Ramble Mailbag! On the show, the Ramblers are given the power to overturn one result from football history and Luke, nobly, decides to use his powers for good to overturn one of football’s great injustices. There's also a story about an 80-year-old Norwegian referee that has officiated over 5000 matches across two different sports... and is still going strong!

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The Preview Show: An ode to Emi Martinez Dec 08, 2023

We want to talk about the football. Marcus wants to talk about the fact that he watched Fulham on Wednesday with Stuart Broad and then convinced Roberto Martinez to take the England job at the urinals. Well, we’ve had one England manager resign from a toilet so why not…

Marcus, Andy, Luke and Pete discuss Steve Cooper’s last chance saloon at Wolves and a huge showdown at Villa Park! Pete also ponders on the logistics of ‘doing an Emi Martinez’, while Marcus has penned an ode to the great man. Emi, not Pete. Join us!

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Ramble Reacts: Emery outsmarts Pep Dec 06, 2023

Unlike Trent Alexander-Arnold, Pete and Andy keep their bums very much covered on tonight’s Ramble Reacts! But there’s no hiding Pete’s secret…

They discuss a hugely important win for Man United, Aston Villa’s masterclass to beat Man City, and why Evangelos Marinakis’s Craven Cottage ticket ended up in a hedge – and why ol’ Roy the Boy could be thrown in one soon, too!

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Chaos is the answer Dec 06, 2023

Arsenal went to Kenilworth Road and stole the points! Just like Aaron Ramsdale’s dad stole Arsenal’s Christmas decorations...

After a brilliant game of football Marcus, Jim, Vish and Andy are here to explain why chaos is the answer for Luton Town going forward.

They then all agree that chaos is definitely NOT the answer for Man United ahead of a potentially season-defining clash with Chelsea tonight and celebrate the FC Twente fan that successfully carried 64 beers back to his seat. Plus, is Chris Wilder the answer for Sheffield United? He knows the club, after all.

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Hoops, there it is Dec 04, 2023

Just another normal weekend. And you haven’t even heard about Pete breaking up a fight between two horses yet.

Marcus, Luke, Pete and Vish are here to unpack the madness that was Man City vs Spurs, the madness that was Liverpool vs Fulham, and the madness of Old Trafford’s chicken prep. Plus, we pay our respects to Paul Heckingbottom waking up to find out he’s ‘going to be’ sacked later today and make Vish feel really, really old.

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Mailbag: Can overseas supporters be true fans? Dec 02, 2023

Is there a feeling in England that supporters of English clubs from other countries “aren’t true fans”? What Premier League rule change would you like to implement? What’s the best stadium atmosphere you have experienced live?

Marcus, Luke, Jim and Vish are back answering your questions on today’s Mailbag, feat. some wonderfully heartwarming stories about how Premier League fan culture is thriving around the world. It really is great to see - just please DO NOT think about traveling to watch your team play at their stadium. Okay?

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The Preview Show: Whoops. Dec 01, 2023

December is upon us! And what can be more festive than a snowball fight between Aberdeen fans and Helsinki’s goalkeeper in the Europa Conference League?

Luke is back in the studio and joins Marcus, Vish and Jim to hear an update from Head Foreman Steve McManaman on the Anfield stadium extension, ponder on just how many Newcastle United players Erik Ten Hag will embrace after defeat this weekend, and discuss whether Angeball can stand up to Pep’s Man City.

Plus, can Vish keep his lineal belt after last week’s controversy? Listen to find out!

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Ramble Reacts: This is Manchester United Nov 30, 2023

Welcome to hell? Lads, I’ve already been in it.

Those were the thoughts of a philosophical Vithushan Ehantharajah on tonight’s Ramble Reacts after Manchester United failed to beat the Hall of Fame of Your Favourite Players You Don’t Really Pay Attention To.

Vish and Marcus reflect on a dramatic and chaotic Champions League night in Istanbul, mainly thanks to the slippery hands of one man: André Onana. Plus, Mikel Arteta takes the handbrake off and leaves us thinking Arsenal are going to win the whole thing, while Sergio Ramos wins the lottery!

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Still fighting for this title Nov 29, 2023

Newcastle were on the end of a stinking decision last night. Predictably, Pete seems the least outraged by the whole incident - but Marcus and Vish are angry about it, particularly because it robbed Nick Pope of his clean sheet bonus. Maybe not quite as angry as the Newcastle fan that had to turn on his Christmas lights to cheer himself up, mind...

Elsewhere, we ask if Man City fans would be happier if they gave every team a head start and Pete’s penned a power ballad for a very sad Gary O’Neil! Poor Gary.

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Just a shinner Nov 27, 2023

We witnessed one of the greatest ever Premier League goals on Sunday, but there are more urgent matters to attend to on today’s show. Like… is Sean Dyche actually bald?

Marcus, Vish, Jim and Pete guide you through a chaotic Premier League weekend! We argue that Lewis Miley looks like a stretched out Furby, Steve Bull should be given an unlimited number of dogs by Wolverhampton City Council, and why Pete should definitely be allowed to launch a new German techno club in Motherwell. Come join us! On the podcast of course, not the nightclub.

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The Preview Show: Haaland’s Special Salmon Nov 24, 2023

We’re finally back in the warm, comforting arms of our benign Premier League overlords. And do you know what that means? Protest planes.

Pete, Vish, Andy and Jim discuss how Everton fans should make their protest heard, what it would be like to have your head in Jurgen Klopp’s armpit, and unconfirmed reports that Erling Haaland has a Viking longboat on its way to Liverpool full of special super fish. Plus, can Horsham default their way to the FA Cup final? Up the Lard Army!

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The Best of Ramble Uncut Nov 23, 2023

Been wondering what you’re missing out on over on the Football Ramble Patreon? Well, here’s a taste…

Every single Wednesday, we serve up our Friends of the Ramble with ‘Ramble Uncut’ – an extended edition of the show where we let you in behind the curtain for our unfiltered ramblings about football, life, and Alan Pardew’s presumably sickening taste in interior design.

Today, you’ll hear some of our favourite moments so far this season - from Pete’s latest baffling investment, to the time Andy was chased by a horse off the pitch at Plough Lane, and (drum roll, please) our updated takes on the Premier League’s hardest manager.

For more, head to patreon.com/footballramble! You’ll get weekly editions of Ramble Uncut and ad-free shows from the Ramble, On The Continent AND Upfront for just $5 per month. Don’t miss it!

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Jim, the God of Football Nov 22, 2023

Is İlkay Gündoğan turning into the German Roy Keane? Can anyone stop Jim from turning into the God of Football? And will Kevin Keegan EVER stop hosting industry conferences? A listener has a fresh update for us...

Marcus, Jim, Andy and Vish are here to look back on the final round of Euro 2024 qualifiers, where Wales fell short of automatic qualification and now face the play-offs. We wonder whether people potentially have unreasonable expectations for this current Wales squad.

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Ramble Reacts: No rebounds in a shootout Nov 20, 2023

England completed a statement 8-1 aggregate victory over North Macedonia. Marcus and Jim are on hand to send that message to the rest of Europe. They also remind us that there are no rebounds in a penalty shootout.

Once that’s out of the way, the lads discuss if these two poor performances will have any effect on England going forward and whether Rico Lewis can make the squad for the Euros. Plus, would Harry Kane go to Oktoberfest by himself?

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Dark Forces, Part 2 Nov 20, 2023

Marcus, Vish and Jim are here to bemoan the refereeing that made England not have a shot on target until the 64th minute against Malta. WHERE’S THE INTERNATIONAL PGMOL?!

We also react to the seismic news of Everton’s 10 point deduction and ask where it leaves the club, the fans, and… other clubs. Plus, Sergio Ramos awards Shakira a Grammy for a song all about slagging off Gerard Piqué and we reappraise the goalscoring enigma that is Romelu Lukaku.

And is anyone able to look through France’s finances for us before next summer, please?

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Mailbag: Can bao buns save modern football? Nov 18, 2023

Marcus, Jim, Vish and Pete are back to answer more of your burning questions, as we revel in football’s stupid stuff and a listener writes to us after attending that chaotic Norwegian promotion ding dong last week.

Plus, we look into how football can stop eating itself, deciding the only answer is to have more sex in Marvel films. Or bao buns.

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The Preview Show: The Curse of the Colonel Nov 17, 2023

Is a draw in Tbilisi - thanks to a 92nd minute equaliser - enough to rid Scotland of their dreaded curse? Marcus, Pete, Jim and Vish call for any curse experts to help them solve that mystery.

They also speculate whether Gareth Southgate is cooking up any experiments in his lab ahead of England vs Malta and debate which of today’s Ramblers have the cutest dad… It’s The Preview Show!

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England at Euro 2024: Best XI and answering your questions Nov 16, 2023

The all-important milestone is upon us: it’s 211 days until Euro 2024!

But seriously, the current England squad is full of ridiculous talents and a fair few figures who divide opinion – not least Gareth Southgate himself. So today, Marcus and Luke try and make sense of it all!

They pick their best England XI for next summer and answer your questions about the biggest challenges Southgate faces. Don’t miss it!

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The lard and lager boys Nov 15, 2023

The FA Cup first round reached its conclusion last night. So today, Pete decided to bring the magic of the cup into the studio, quite literally…

Donny’s joined on the show by Marcus, Luke and Jim who all have to listen to his travel advice for Malta and – erm – Horsham, before Marcus finally puts Pete in detention for slagging off Harry Maguire. Plus, Luke explains why John Stones could be one of England's best-ever defenders.

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Hold my lemons Nov 13, 2023

Poch ’n Pep treated us to another classic! Marcus, Luke, Vish and Jim relive Chelsea 4-4 Manchester City – a glorious game full of good goals, controversial goals, and goals scored with ballsacks. Join us!

Elsewhere, Marcus tries to sign everyone up to the England national team, Jonathan Pearce shows off his rich knowledge of astronomy and John Hartson takes a trip to the Toby Calfery. Plus, a disastrous tifo mishap in Switzerland. Cone om!

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The Preview Show: Keystone Klopp Nov 10, 2023

Bonk! Your Keystone Cops – Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete – are on hand to see you into the weekend.

Jürgen Klopp attends Fyre Festival, Neil Warnock at last has his say on VAR, and Dominic Cummings has an “excellent” drink with Peter Reid.

Plus, there’s the most epic Jack’s Encyclopaedia tiebreaker you’ve ever heard. Seriously, don't miss it...

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Ramble Reacts: The Theatre of Nightmares Nov 09, 2023

Marcus and Vish react to a chaotic Champions League night in Copenhagen, which saw Manchester United swing between good, bad, good again, and then - finally - ugly.

From Marcus Rashford’s red, to the two handballs, to a 17-year old literally called Roony scoring the winner, to Vish’s impending lobotomy, there’s a lot to talk about! Come join us!

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The Dungeon of Secrets Nov 08, 2023

As usual Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete start the show with the biggest and most important piece of news… Phil Neville is BACK! You just can’t keep a good man down.

The Champions League is also back. Pete explains how Newcastle at least put up more of a fight last night than he did against some confirmed Dortmund locals at the weekend. Plus, the lads try to figure out the impossible: what would the ideal Christmas present be for Pep Guardiola?

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Ramble Reacts: It’s easier playing against 9 men Nov 06, 2023

Spurs 1-4 Chelsea: where to begin?! Luke and Vish are here to pick apart a quite ridiculous game and a quite ridiculous performance from Cristian Romero, which somehow left the lads comparing him to Arnold Schwarzenegger and both Kray twins.

They also take a moment to enjoy Big Ange’s commitment to playing with a high line and - of course - Luke still manages to find time to take Gary Neville to task for a quite insane analogy about parrots.

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The Statement Posse Nov 06, 2023

Another VAR conspiracy, eh? It must be time for a Monday Ramble!

Marcus, Jim, Andy and Vish get their head around all the drama at St James’ Park on Saturday night after Arsenal join the Statement Posse.

Plus, Vish suggests the novel idea of burying old football grounds, Darwin Nunez continues to prove that he’s the most Ramble player to ever play the game, and a Scottish non-league player really puts the ‘injury’ in injury time…

And how could we forget? Phil Neville is almost back in management! Rejoice!

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Mailbag: Is it ever okay for a fan to switch clubs? Nov 04, 2023

Welcome to the very FIRST Football Ramble Mailbag! Every fortnight, we're sharing our favourite listener stories and tackling your questions – some of which will be from X. There’s some great stuff on there, by the way.

This week: how do we stop the enshittification of football? Which footballers have pied us off? And if someone had to score a penalty to save our lives, who would we pick?

Marcus, Luke and Vish answer all that and hear about one listener’s trip to the theatre with Big Ange Postecoglou.

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The Preview Show: The Tindall Area Nov 03, 2023

Technical areas, do we really need 'em? That’s the question that Marcus, Luke, Pete and Vish are answering ahead of the Jason Tindall vs Mikel Arteta derby this weekend.

Elsewhere, there's fear for the residents of Kenilworth Road as Captain Chaos Darwin Nunez heads to town, and we learn that an unusual friendship (fight?) is on the cards between Peter Reid and Dominic Cummings. Classic Dom.

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Ramble Reacts: Newcastle’s revenge and Arsenal’s kryptonite Nov 02, 2023

Miguel Almiron’s at the wheel! Oh hang on, that’s not a good thing though…

Marcus, Pete and Jim look back on a double cupset in the Carabao Cup as Manchester United actually quite predictably got thwacked 3-0 by Newcastle, leaving Erik Ten Hag making exactly the same expression he always does.

Plus, Jim gets worried about Mikel Arteta’s record in knockout competitions and we all get worried that Chelsea might just win the whole thing.

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The s**t shirt derby Nov 01, 2023

Do people love Lionel Messi a little bit too much? That’s the question that Media Darling Marcus wants answered after the latest Ballon d’Or.

Today, he’s joined by Jim, Vish and Pete to discuss that and explain why Manchester United vs Newcastle feels more like a stag do than a football match.

Plus, Pete has an important warning: don’t give Carabao to dogs!

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Here’s to the benchwarmers Oct 30, 2023

Manchester United may have lost yesterday, but at least they have a really bad tackle from one of their former players 20 years ago on one of Man City’s new players’ dad to cling onto.

Marcus, Jim and Pete look back on the Manchester derby, Antony’s terrible cameo, and some even worse poetry about Man City which Pete tries to rewrite. Plus, what’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever seen written on a bridge? Have you ever seen anything more painful than that VAR check at Bournemouth? And have you EVER heard anyone as excited as Marcus about Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham?

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The Preview Show: Tonight, you dine in hell Oct 27, 2023

“A great victory for me and a great victory for justice!” No, that’s not one of us after this week’s Jack’s Encyclopaedia - that’s literally the president of FIFA.

Marcus, Vish, Jim and Andy are here as Gianni Infantino strikes again, the Premier League’s scheduling genius’ strike again, and Harry Maguire gets ready to dominate Erling Haaland in the Manchester derby… again? Plus, we wonder if Olympiacos’ tifo from last night is true: can you dine in hell? Is hell catered?

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Ramble Reacts: St Drainage Park Oct 25, 2023

It wasn’t the night that Newcastle fans wanted, but who cares, at least St James’ Park has some fantastic drainage.

Pete and Vish appreciate that on Ramble Reacts and they also take a moment to compliment Nick Pope for his short sleeve shirt. Plus they answer the important question… Is Kevin De Bruyne really a cake?

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England’s sunflower Oct 25, 2023

Same podcast? Same podcast. Yes! Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete celebrate the return of England’s sunflower Hazza Maguazza to goalscoring form as Manchester United bagged a huge win in the Champions League last night.

We also ask who did it best – Gabriel Jesus or Hal-Robson Kanu? – and look ahead to the collapse of the PIF Posse following Kevin Keegan’s meeting with Edward Howe.

Plus, Luke gets extraordinarily excited about Gary O’Neil.

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Andy Carroll’s roast dinner Oct 23, 2023

Praying for Ashley Young and James Milner’s hamstrings this morning are Marcus, Luke, Vish and Pete!

On today’s show, we look back on the Merseyside derby and wonder how we can access it via Phil Neville’s new VPN next time. Plus, Marcus continues to valiantly nail himself to the Harry Maguire mast, Andy Carroll is full of beef and gravy but still scores from 40 yards out in France, and Birmingham City fall foul of Ramble lore! Nice it!

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Ramble Reacts: Man Utd stumble past Sheffield Utd Oct 21, 2023

Luke and Andy roll out the red carpet for the Premier League’s post qualifiers return, but not before they pay tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton after his tragic passing. We remember his phenomenal talents on the pitch, as well as just how classy and affable he was off it.

We also check in with his former team as Man United stumbled past Sheffield United, while Chelsea and Arsenal lovingly shared the points at the Bridge - as each goalkeeper tried to prove they’re more chaotic than the other.

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The Preview Show: This game does change Oct 20, 2023

The Premier League returns! And Marcus, Luke, Pete, and Jim Full On Campbell are here for a data romp ahead of the weekend.

We discuss intimate exchanges in the tunnel between Sean Dyche and Jürgen Klopp, Wayne Rooney’s return to the fold, and a World Cup runner-up heads to the ninth tier!

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Jude, don’t get hurt Oct 18, 2023

England did ‘em! Marcus, Luke, Vish and Andy react to an imperious comeback win for Southgate’s posse over Italy, in which Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane were just… really, really good.

We also imagine Phil Neville appearing on Dragon’s Den, relive San Marino’s wild goal celebrations after equalising against Denmark last night (yes Denmark, you read that right), and scratch our heads over a truly bizarre situation with Ireland…

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Marcus Speller, the host with the most Oct 16, 2023

Pete has made a special Marcus Speller-themed shirt for the show today. Because of course he has.

Marcus, Pete, Vish and Jim discuss a big Welsh win, a big Scottish win without even kicking a ball, and Gareth Southgate’s staunch defence of Jordan Henderson!

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Ramble Reacts: England avenge Ashes heartache! Oct 14, 2023

Marcus and Jim get the flares out and throw some pint glasses in the air after England’s ferocious 1-0 win over Australia. If only England could’ve tested themselves against the very best of our Antipodean cousins: namely, the Cumdog.

Ollie Watkins made his case to be the second striker in command, while Lewis Dunk and James Maddison also impressed. We recap those performances, see Ireland bow out of Euro 2024 qualification and check in with some cracking goals from across the continent.

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The Preview Show: Wrinkly Eyeballs Oct 13, 2023

Phew. Marcus, Jim and Pete at last managed to tear themselves away from Jesús Navas’ sparkly eyes for just long enough to record the pod!

On today’s international Preview Show, there’s an infestation of Louis van Gaals, James Maddison talks about his dinner again, and we discover the smokiest dressing room in world football.

Plus, Marcus is absolutely unbearable in this week’s edition of Jack’s Encyclopaedia. Just you wait.

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Don’t bother coming Oct 11, 2023

The Euros is heading this way and today Marcus, Jim, Vish and Pete celebrate by disrespecting the whole of Europe, including the other host nations.

As such, the lads get on board with the idea of making a haggis paella ahead of Scotland’s upcoming showdown with Spain. They also remember one of England’s greats as the new “Beckham” documentary gets a Ramble critique.

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It is his job Oct 09, 2023

Marcus, Andy, Vish and Jim put another busy weekend of football under the Ramble microscope!

Erling Haaland and Kyle Walker double team it at the Emirates, two blokes try to double team it on a child at the King Power, and Marcus witnesses a man getting very angry at another topless man at Craven Cottage.

Plus, you can count on Jim Campbell to suck the life out of a spirited Spurs performance and you can certainly count on Vish for a good Ange Postecoglou impersonation. Just wait until the end…

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The Preview Show: Good process, Andy Oct 06, 2023

Pete's in the hotseat for today's PGMOL panel alongside Luke, Andy and Jim!

The lads discuss aggressive Marseille taxi drivers, how footballers store shirts they’ve collected, and out of date chocolates at Aston Villa courtesy of Big Doug Ellis. Plus, an Arsenal vs Manchester City preview and another pesky England squad!

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Ramble Reacts: The Geordie Boys smash PSG! Oct 05, 2023

Marcus, Luke and Andy are here to pick through the wreckage left in Newcastle’s wake, after the Geordies welcomed PSG into their house and then gave them a right shellacking.

We chat about the fired up crowd at St James’ Park, how they turned in such a performance and what’s wrong with Kylian Mbappe. Plus, Jürgen Klopp wades into the replay debate and FIFA dream up their maddest idea yet.

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The PGMOL Posse Oct 04, 2023

Marcus, Luke and Andy check in from Newcastle ahead of their clash with PSG where a chilly wind, aliens overhead and Kylian Trippier’s violent scheming should combine for a cracker on Tyneside.

There’s also loads of juicy Champions League action to discuss, as Jude Bellingham cut yet more mustard and Man United shot themselves repeatedly in the foot once again. Plus, the PGMOL Posse release some laughable audio and Marcus’ England Project takes a huge step forward.

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The Champions League returns to Newcastle, with Jules Breach Oct 03, 2023

This episode is sponsored by TNT Sports - the exclusive home of the UEFA Champions League.

Marcus, Luke and Andy head up to St James’ Park to celebrate Champions League football returning to Newcastle, twenty years after they were last in the competition. And they’re joined by our favourite TNT Sports presenter, former Rambler and Vish’s sworn enemy: it’s only a one-off special with Jules Breach!

We chat about how exciting it is to see European football return to the city, how Jules’ work on TNT Sports is going and the unrivalled excitement of Champions League football.

Thanks to TNT Sports for making this episode possible. This isn’t just football. This is the Champions League.

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Ramble Reacts: Chelsea dare to Ream Oct 03, 2023

Marcus and Luke were in situ for a special on-location Ramble Reacts last night! Recorded from the beautiful old stands of Craven Cottage, they chew the fat over Chelsea’s 2-0 win against Fulham – a game which Marcus mostly spent hoping that Aleksandar Mitrovic would fly back from Saudi Arabia to get on the end of a Tom Cairney cross.

Could Mauricio Pochettino’s lemons finally be sending his team on the right track? Are Fulham in trouble this season as they struggle for both goals AND lemons? And when will Marcus be able to host bingo in the Fulham dressing room for the players post-match?

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Mike Dean: Judgment Day Oct 02, 2023

After a drama-filled and anger-fuelled weekend, Marcus, Pete, Vish and Jim thrash out a plan to replace all referees with one giant robot. Judgment Day is upon us.

Plus, Pete takes us on a trip through the state of Liverpool YouTube over the weekend, Roy Hodgson and Garth Crooks get cosy with Avram Glazer’s dog in a pram, and there’s The Great Mugging Off of Vithushan Ehantharajah to enjoy!

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The Preview Show: I am iNevilletable Sep 29, 2023

Marcus, Vish, Andy and Jim look ahead to the Premier League weekend, featuring the clash of the dads…

We also chat Luis Suarez s***housing at his son’s 10th birthday party, Real Madrid behaving like the Evil Empire (again), and the very real possibility of Rob Edwards locking Garth Crooks in a dark room.

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Ramble Reacts: Newcastle shut the door on Man City! Sep 28, 2023

Or to put it more accurately: Jamaal Lascelles and Paul Dummett turn into prime Paolo Maldini and Alessandro Nesta!

Marcus and Andy discuss the end of Manchester City’s quadruple hopes while Port Vale and Mansfield Town stay in the hunt. Plus, Joelinton’s invisibility cloak, Dominik Szoboszlai’s teeny tiny feet, and Chelsea *actually* win!

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Luton’s hairless scalp Sep 27, 2023

There is only one place we can start today’s show: the Turkish Süper Lig. Despite Mauro Icardi’s penalty disaster last night, Pete tells Marcus and Andy that the original penalty taker wasn’t in the wrong. Yep.

We also suckle on some sweet, sweet Carabao, as Exeter claim a scalp over Luton - but how much hair was left? Plus, if Leicester beat Liverpool, will Harry Winks get an England call-up?

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When Poch gives you lemons Sep 25, 2023

After Newcastle’s demolition job, Marcus is joined by our very own north east posse - Pete and On The Continent’s David Cartlidge!

On today’s Ramble, we celebrate Big Ange’s brilliant suit at a brilliant North London derby, find out just how many times Sean Bean said the word “b***ard” on Sunday, and discover Mauricio Pochettino’s plan to save Chelsea Football Club with a bowl of lemons. Join us!

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The Preview Show: James Water-Prowse Sep 22, 2023

The Europa League returned last night and it was nice of Thames Water to honour the occasion by flooding the London Stadium.

Pete, Luke and Vish are here today to wade through that and also to try to decide what pop star should replace the Michael Jackson statue outside Craven Cottage. Plus, they get excited for the North London Derby which Luke officially crowns as Barn Burner of the Weekend.

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Ramble Reacts: A Bayern Burner! Sep 21, 2023

Luke and Vish jump on after a weirdly underwhelming barn burner over in Munich, where four of Bayern’s fifty-six efforts found Man United’s net - and United somehow scored three.

We wonder if either of these sides can make a meaningful contribution in Europe, get more details on Daniel Levy’s masterplan and reserve yet more love for the greatest Englishman who’s ever lived: Jude Bellingham.

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The sausage of the sea Sep 20, 2023

Newcastle sat down for negotiations with Milan last night and came away with a point! Can you call that a robbery? Pete, Luke and Vish are here to debate that on today’s show.

Elsewhere, the lads propose that Matt Le Tissier should be a playable character in the new PGA Tour Golf video game and ask the important question: why are footballers’ nepo babies not more successful?

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Derek Ten Hag Sep 18, 2023

Petey’s on the pod, Petey’s on the pod!

Pete joins Marcus, Luke and Andy to run the rule on the latest Manchester United disasterclass against Brighton, which leaves Marcus asking: would Harry Maguire really make it any worse?

There’s also terrible Duran Duran puns, some ‘pissy banter’, and Pete tells us about the time he caused major delays at Luton Airport.

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The Preview Show: Worms of wisdom Sep 15, 2023

The Premier League is back!

So naturally, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Andy are here to discuss the possibility of Pep Guardiola covering Phil Foden in chocolate and Roy Hodgson feeding worms to Crystal Palace’s next manager.

We also discuss Jadon Sancho’s 'banishment' from Manchester United and what it means for him and Erik Ten Hag. Join us!

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On The Continent Teaser: Paul Pogba... What's the story? Sep 14, 2023

Today, we thought we’d drop in a fascinating chat from this week’s episode of OTC. Dotun Adebayo, Andy Brassell and Nicky Bandini discussed Paul Pogba’s positive doping test, where it might leave his career and how we’ve ended up at this point.

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Give it German Big Sam Sep 13, 2023

Marcus, Jim, Andy and Vish are here to officially announce: England will win the Euros. Definitely. No doubt about it.

That’s mainly because all the other nations are falling to bits. Portugal are managed by both Bert and Ernie, Leonardo Bonucci will litigate Italian football into oblivion and Germany are turning to Felix Magath.

We also hear about David Beckham’s bid to become Superman and make some national team selections via the help of astrology

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Flick's got the flick Sep 11, 2023

After a huge weekend for German football and Costa Rican football mascots, Marcus Luke, Jim and Vish are here to discuss it all!

We react to England’s drab draw with an inspirational Ukraine side and the problems it underlines for Southgate - plus, there’s the small matter of Hansi Flick’s exit as Germany head coach. The answer to all those problems? Get Jurgen Klinsmann in, of course!

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Ramble Reacts: Those Bonnie Wee Scots! Sep 09, 2023

Marcus and Jim jumped on the mics after Scotland took a decisive step towards Euro 2024! And one of our Scottish listeners tells England fans to “sook his baws”.

Plus, a West Ham fan and potential scratch card winner travels to Ghana to watch Mohammed Kudus, there’s a devastating blow for the PIF Posse, and qualification for World Cup 2026 gets underway. Yes, really.

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The Preview Show: Get yourself an egg Sep 08, 2023

Take it from us, the U21 European champions: get yourself an oeuf. That’s our advice for the Lee Carsley-less France U21s.

Marcus, Vish, Andy and Jim are back with more pearls of wisdom to kick off your weekend! We discuss Gareth Southgate’s small headache over who will partner super headache Harry Maguire, while Andy calls the Netherlands Burnley and Marcus gets more excited about Jude Bellingham than perhaps anything. Ever.

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Pep's drum and bass Sep 06, 2023

International football is back, people! Marcus, Luke, Andy and Vish discuss reports that the FA are eyeing up Pep Guardiola with Gareth Southgate set to leave after the Euros… and quickly decide that leaving Pep to his own devices for months on end would be a terrible idea.

We also discuss Mauro Icardi’s new car and Michael Owen reaching new levels of pointlessness. And there’s the small matter of Jordan Henderson’s first interview since moving to Saudi Arabia - we have an honest conversation about him and his England selection!

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A man of the laugh Sep 04, 2023

Like the bloke next to Stevey Cooper’s ear, Marcus, Luke, Vish and Jim are back to scratch your Premier League itch!

We discuss Arsenal’s dramatic win over Manchester United, Spurs’ avuncular uncles, and - most importantly of all - who we’d want to be sat next to from the Los Angeles FC guest list against Inter Miami. Just keep Marcus away from Owen Wilson, please.

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Ramble Reacts: Luton pay on Deadline Day Sep 02, 2023

Luke and Andy are back with the lowdown on a bustling deadline day! It left us pondering: will Stamford Bridge be blown up by extra-terrestrials?

We also discuss why Newcastle’s group of dread in the Champions League isn’t so bad after all and commiserate Luton Town after they couldn’t sniff out a single morsel at the Kenny last night!

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The Preview Show: Luke Moorsels Sep 01, 2023

Marcus, Jim and Luke are back to look ahead to the Premier League weekend and react to an England squad with some familiar faces. Yeah, maybe a little too familiar…

Plus, we ask what medieval structure Kenilworth Road will be this season and there are unconfirmed reports that Andy Brassell is a monster. Join us to kick off the weekend!

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Muskchester United Aug 30, 2023

Sweet, sweet Carabao! It was the second round of the League Cup last night and today Marcus, Luke, Andy and Jim are loving Marco Silverware instead after Fulham overcame Ange-ball at the Cottage.

The lads then also speculate whether Fizzer is destined for the Canada job and they have an important message for Elon Musk… “Buy Manchester United!”

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Jason Tindall’s got a text Aug 28, 2023

Rejoice! The Barclays has delivered again! Marcus, Jim and Luke have got no less than three contenders for barn burner of the weekend to get stuck into on today’s show.

The lads also agree that Jason Tindall would probably thrive on a grown up version of Love Island, discuss how David Moyes and his band of Ferrymen ruined Brighton’s party, and celebrate the fact that a Sunderland player managed to save a dog's life. Woof!

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Ramble Reacts: Chelsea leave Luton as mad as Hatters Aug 26, 2023

Luke and Andy check in after Chelsea’s routine win against Luton Town, but are left with more questions than answers.

Are Chelsea actually good? Are they a cohesive team or just a collection of sparkly individuals? And how doomed are Luton? At least Mauricio Pochettino has decided to go Full Redknapp…

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The Preview Show: The licky Greenland bear Aug 25, 2023

Marcus, Pete, Vish and Andy are here to pull up the curtain on the third Premier League weekend of the season! But we’ve got much bigger fish to fry, like the 2023 Greenlandic top flight where one team pulled out to go on a reindeer hunt.

We preview Chelsea vs Luton Town - is it the biggest mismatch the Premier League has ever seen? - and discuss Inter Miami reaching ANOTHER final, but with Lionel Messi’s bodyguard in tow. Plus, a vintage edition of Jack’s Encyclopaedia where Vish must confront “the north”!

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Where’s my Nathan? Aug 23, 2023

There’s nothing quite like Ally McCoist doing co-comms at Ibrox. Today Marcus, Jim, Vish and Pete are here not only to reflect on that but ask the important question: Does Luuk de Jong remind you of Terminator?

Elsewhere, we try to decide whether Pep Guardiola will ask a fan to manage Man City while he recovers from back surgery and Jim starts beef with a child...

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Ramble Reacts: The Gunners Down the Owl Aug 22, 2023

Come for analysis of referee David Coote’s decisions last night. Stay for the surprisingly long chat about the humble coot.

Marcus and Luke chew over Arsenal’s gutsy win at Crystal Palace and give their opinions of Manchester United’s statement announcing that they’re finally parting with Mason Greenwood.

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Can we have a urinal? Aug 21, 2023

The Lionesses fell short, but Mary Queen of Stops gave us one last cheer!

Marcus, Luke, Vish and Jim commiserate England’s defeat in the Women’s World Cup final, wonder whether Michael Keane put in one of the worst displays we’ve seen in literally years, and find out why Dan Gosling has been disrupting games in east London.

Plus, anyone up for a urinal on the outside of their house?

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The Preview Show: The PIF Posse Aug 18, 2023

Marcus is here to officially open the weekend, which is great news for the nation as the Lionesses can now play their World Cup final on Sunday. He’s joined by Luke, Andy and Jim to revel in the excitement and look ahead to The PIF Posse’s big clash with Man City at the weekend.

We also congratulate Micheal Olise for being persuaded to stay at Crystal Palace (thanks to hard man Roy Hodgson obviously) and we review the biggest event at the London Stadium this year… Wingfest 2023, baby!!!

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The Soup Pro League Aug 16, 2023

Who should be the head of the goalkeeper's union? That’s the question Marcus, Pete, Jim and Vish ask today after Aaron Ramsdale and David Raya protest the goalkeeper's union will be stronger than any potential rivalry for the Arsenal no.1 shirt.

Elsewhere, we ask why the Saudi Pro League is feeling like a big vat of soup made up of ageing players. Neymar - aka the Zayn Malik of football - is of course the main ingredient. Plus, we review the first episode of P̶u̶b̶l̶i̶c̶ I̶n̶v̶e̶s̶t̶m̶e̶n̶t̶ F̶u̶n̶d̶ P̶o̶w̶e̶r̶p̶o̶i̶n̶t̶ We Are Newcastle United, with fairly predictable results...

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Ramble Reacts: Man United somehow keep the Wolves from the door Aug 15, 2023

Marcus and Luke reconvene after Man United’s haphazard heist saw them stole a point from under Wolves’ noses last night. Just like old times!

We wonder if Andre Onana’s a lucky man after his rugby tackle (spoiler: he is) and ask what United need to do to improve things going forward. We also give some props to Gary O’Neil’s brave boys.

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You really need to bid for me Aug 14, 2023

Marcus, Luke, Jim and Vish surf a big ol’ wave of Barclays into the first Monday of the new season - join us!

There’s plenty to get stuck into as Roy the Boy got in a scrap, Moises Caicedo got a lift to Chelsea from Peter Odemwingie and Ange Postecoglou brought some Aussie sunshine.

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The Preview Show: Kexit means Kexit Aug 11, 2023

A new season, and more unanswered questions than ever! Will Harry Kane escape his safehouse and make it to Bayern Munich? Will Marcus go to see ANOTHER Bon Jovi gig? And will Pep Guardiola be successful in getting Nathan Redmond into a thong?

Marcus, Luke, Pete and Vish are here to start your Premier League season with a bang! Plus, Speller vs Moore has FINALLY been decided.

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Introducing: Ramble Uncut Aug 10, 2023

We’re back with a Patreon teaser! Every Wednesday, subscribers to the Football Ramble Patreon get a special extended version of the show that is ONLY available on our Patreon feed. There’ll be listener emails, bonus Donaldson anecdotes and much, much more - you might even find a few of the outtakes that don’t make it onto the main show!

This week on Ramble Uncut, Marcus, Andy and Pete got stuck into their experiences of airport lounges, train carriages with football fans, and Marcus' hatred of tomatoes.To subscribe for just $5 a month, head to patreon.com/footballramble!

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Kevin de Eeyore Aug 09, 2023

Julen Lopetegui’s stint at Wolves is officially over, but thankfully his return ticket to the continent is probably still valid. Today Marcus, Andy and Pete are here to discuss whether Gary O’Neil is the Gaviscon that Wolves now need.

Andy then tries to win the West Ham fans over by explaining that their new signing is “tough as old boots”, before we explain why Kevin de Bruyne is the Eeyore of the Premier League.

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Donaldson’s Fishmongers Aug 07, 2023

The new season is upon us! And where else to start but Pete’s potential incompetence as a fishmonger.

Pete, Luke, Vish and Andy discuss the Community Shield, whether Hugh Jackman is a weird bloke after his visit to Wrexham, and we pay our respects to the teams that go thrashed on the opening day of the EFL season. Come join us and catch our next episode on Wednesday!

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The Ramble: Tried to text my dog Aug 04, 2023

Vish is back and football is on its way back! The EFL returns and - Meg White drum roll please - there’s the Community Shield! The hottest Premier League-adjacent game of the summer.

Pete and Luke give Vish a summer’s-worth of ribbing and then get down to (some) football chat. Plus, why Ed Sheeran’s Iron Maiden covers have ruined Chelsea’s season and we ask the crucial question: are you Carlton Palmer?

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Inside Luton Town: Episode 2 Aug 03, 2023

We know the history. Now, what about Luton Town’s future?

In this episode, Kate Mason speaks to EFL experts, Luton’s CEO and manager, and fans to find out if Luton are ready for the next stage of their journey. Or has it come too soon?

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Inside Luton Town: Episode 1 Aug 02, 2023

Luton Town will be a Premier League club this season. But they’ll be a Premier League club like no other. Over the next two days on the Ramble feed, we’re going to tell the story of Luton’s extraordinary rise, fall and rise through the divisions.

Join Kate Mason as she speaks to fans, residents, and the people at the very heart of the club.

Episode 2 is out tomorrow, right here on the Football Ramble feed!

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The Ramble: The Bath Demon Aug 01, 2023

Watch out! Mind you don’t get infected with Pete Donaldson-lookalike syndrome…

Pete, Luke and Jim round-up the latest as another Viking joins the Premier League, Harry Kane keeps looking for less spicy food, and John Terry sings at Ashley Cole’s wedding. It’s as bad as it sounds. Come join us!

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OTC Transfer Special: Man United’s slice of Danish and Europe’s striker merry-go-round Jul 31, 2023

Miguel Delaney and Nicky Bandini join Dotun for the final OTC transfer special of the summer, as Man United finalise a deal for one of Europe’s most exciting young strikers in Rasmus Højlund. But will the gamble be worth it? And what will he bring to Old Trafford? We’ve got all you need to know.

Plus, the Kylian Mbappé saga rolls on as Liverpool and Chelsea throw their respective hats in the ring. We also get to plenty of your questions, as we highlight some of our favourite under the radar moves across Europe.

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The Ramble: I’m toooo loyal Jul 28, 2023

Whether its footballers kicking lumps out of each other in the States or Jordan Henderson heading to Saudi Arabia, there ain’t time for pre-season romance this summer!

Pete, Luke and Jim chew the fat on all that and much more. Plus, Pete brings unexpected news about one of his favourite wrestlers lowballing plumbers in the Leigh-On-Sea area.

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The Drop In: James Graham and writing Southgate Jul 27, 2023

Today, we’ve got something a little different on The Drop In! We’re joined by one of Britain’s most-celebrated writers for stage and screen: it’s James Graham!

James has recently written a play entirely about Gareth Southgate and the England national team. Kate chats to him about what’s it all about and they reflect on how Southgate’s team have changed the face of national identity.

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REVISITED | Pete's Film Club: Quincy, M.E. Jul 26, 2023

In our final special Patreon drop of the summer, we’re throwing it back to one of Pete’s personal favourites of the season! Listen on to find out more.

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OTC Transfer Special: A €300m offer for Kylian Mbappé - what does this mean? Jul 25, 2023

After Al-Hilal made a world-record transfer bid for Kylian Mbappé, Dotun is joined by Nicky Bandini and David Cartlidge to dissect what this means for Mbappé and the potential consequences for European football.

One player trying his best not to move to Saudi Arabia is Romelu Lukaku - but, now Inter have lost interest, does he have a choice? Plus, we asses the Shakespearian love triangle that is emerging between Atlético Madrid, João Félix and Barcelona.

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The Ramble: We’re off to JLingz FC Jul 24, 2023

In an absolutely seismic pre-season friendly, Man United beat up Arsenal on the pitch - while Arsenal fans in the stands beat up each other. Ahh, soccer.

Marcus, Jim and Pete thoroughly cover that, try to smuggle some Lionel Messi shirts out of Miami, book trials at JLingz FC and buy a hearse.

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Upfront: The Lionesses struggle past Haiti Jul 22, 2023

The Upfront team bring you all the reaction to England’s very first game at the Women’s World Cup!

England got off to a winning start, but a pretty unconvincing one. So, what next?

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Ramble Reacts: A New Devil is Arriving Jul 21, 2023

Marcus and Andy are back with big news! Everyone wants to leave Fulham.

They discuss what playmaker-keeper André Onana will bring to Erik Ten Hag’s ranks and there’s some heated debate about King of the Cottage, Marco Silva!

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OTC Transfer Special: What’s going on in Ligue 1? Jul 20, 2023

Kylian Mbappé’s deadline to extend his PSG contract is approaching. Today, Jonathan Johnson joins Dotun and Andy to explain why Harry Kane to PSG would never have made sense and Andy explains why Dušan Vlahović is a much better fit. It’s fair to say the PSG ultras don’t agree…

Elsewhere, we celebrate the romance of Ángel Di María’s return to Benfica before Andy and Jonathan talk about the transfers that have caught their eye so far this summer.

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GOAT Farm: England Jul 19, 2023

Today, we’re back with another of our Patreon mini-series: GOAT farm! In this series, we picked our favourite XI for a chosen team or subject and today's episode really is THE big one. It's England since 1990!

Mr England himself, Marcus Speller, is joined by Jim Campbell for this one and beware… Jim has a midfield curveball. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

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Upfront's Guide to the Women's World Cup: England’s chances, Ireland’s hopes, and can Sam Kerr lead the co-hosts to glory? Jul 18, 2023

It’s FINALLY HERE! The World Cup starts on Thursday, and Upfront has all the info you need ahead of the biggest women’s football tournament in history.

In Part One, Chloe and Rachel look at England’s chances and whether they can find their attacking rhythm in time. We also check in on Ireland’s hopes, wonder if Sam Kerr can fire the Aussies to glory and assess the reigning Olympic champions Canada. Join them for part two tomorrow on the Upfront feed featuring the USWNT, Brazil and some European hopefuls!

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The Football Ramble’s Guide to… David Beckham’s move to LA Galaxy Jul 18, 2023

For our final Guide To… of the summer, we could only end on football’s headline act making hay in Hollywood. Nope, it’s not Lionel Messi moving to Inter Miami - it’s David Beckham’s move to LA Galaxy back in 2007!

From his box office debut - when he was properly injured - through to controversial loan moves back to Europe and eventual success, it remains one of world football’s most culturally significant transfers. But who did it actually benefit? The Galaxy? The League? Brand Becks?

Marcus, Luke and Jim are on hand to roll back the years - join us!

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The Ramble: The Fizzer Effect Jul 17, 2023

It was another HUGE weekend in the football calendar… It’s always great to see the Scottish League Cup start again. It was a shame Bonnyrigg Rose couldn’t get a result, though.

Lionel Messi did also sign for Inter Miami this weekend, so Marcus, Luke and Jim debate whether Messi winning MLS would be comparable to Maradona at Napoli. We also thank Ian Wright for the signing of Declan Rice and “my giddy aunt, here we go” Marcus has confirmed the signing of André Onana to Manchester United.

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REVISITED | Ramble Meets… Declan Rice Jul 15, 2023

With Declan Rice’s move to Arsenal FINALLY confirmed, Luke goes back into the archives to bring you his Ramble Meets interview episode with the man himself back in 2019.

Rice gives a great insight into his personality, as he talks about being a professional footballer, how he interprets his own position, and some of the many sacrifices he made when he was growing up to not only succeed, but now become the most expensive English player of all time. So join Luke and Declan and enjoy!

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Ramble Reacts: Breakfast with Bayern Jul 14, 2023

Marcus and Luke return with fresh, breakfast-based developments around Harry Kane to Bayern Munich! Petty squabbling between Speller and Moore incoming, so be ready to pick your side...

We also don’t hold back on our thoughts over Jordan Henderson’s rumoured agreement to join Al-Ettifaq and we reflect on Dele’s hugely affecting interview with Gary Neville.

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… The first ever World Cup Jul 13, 2023

The World Cup is still brilliant, but it’s got its problems. And yet the issues we face today aren’t as confusing and downright obscene as those faced by the thirteen teams who competed in the first ever World Cup.

There was - we stress - some truly outrageous moments. Teams and fans missed their steamboats there, brawls erupted on the pitches and in the stands, kings picked some of the teams and a defeat in the final incited a literal military coup.

Marcus, Luke, Andy and Pete are your insightful tour guides!

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Upfront: Ex-England keeper Carly Telford on Wiegman, Mary Earps’ story, and penalty psychology! Jul 12, 2023

Chloe and Rachel bring you a very special episode of Upfront ahead of the World Cup next Thursday! Our guest today - Carly Telford - has been to not one, not two, but THREE World Cups! So who better to tell us about how to prepare for a major tournament?

Chloe and Rachel sit down with Carly for a fascinating pod, where Carly reveals her formative conversation with the Lionesses No.1 Mary Earps, how England really prepare their goalkeepers for penalty shootouts, and why Sarina Wiegman is less of a harsh taskmaster than you might think!

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OTC Transfer Special: Inter’s recovery, sweeper keepers, and the Saudi situation Jul 11, 2023

Dotun and Andy are joined by Miguel Delaney to discuss why Inter could be Serie A’s early favourites – even as they look set to lose their No.1, André Onana!

Plus, we explore why the Saudi Pro League’s huge spending is not actually causing problems for Premier League clubs, but giving them a helping hand.

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The Ramble: Give him the BRIT Awards Jul 10, 2023

What’s that, England silverware I see?! Marcus, Jim and Luke discuss yet more signs of England’s imminent domination of international football after the U21s win the Euros. But who will be the new Mark Hateley? And will Ashley Cole finally put that rifle down…

Plus, David de Gea leaves Manchester United, another classic Neil Warnock tale, and Kevin Keegan RETURNS for his hottest hosting gig yet! Join us!

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Ramble Reacts: Arsenal's new Vieira? Jul 08, 2023

Marcus and Andy discuss a distinctly un-Arsenal last 24 hours at Arsenal, as the world and Dean Saunders await Declan Rice’s imminent announcement!

We discuss whether he’s a game-changer for the Gunners, the departure of two Premier League stalwarts on Friday, and whether Kylian Mbappé is really coming to the Emirates. Spoiler: he isn’t.

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The Five Hive: Favourite football games we've attended Jul 07, 2023

Today, we welcome you to another of our Patreon mini-series: The Five Hive! Every Sunday,we debated our favourite fives - from football's best villains, to stadiums we want to visit.

Today, Marcus is joined by Pete and Andy to discuss the top five football games they've ever attended. Admittedly, we did end up focusing on a more pressing concern: has Andy ever been involved in football hooliganism? Pete's also got an interesting story about a trip to Japan... obviously!

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Pete's Film Club: United Passions Jul 06, 2023

Pete’s Film Club made its long awaited return on the Football Ramble Patreon during the World Cup! The Club is the only place where you’ll hear us review the most bang average football films out there.

So today, we bring you episode one of our Patreon mini-series, where Pete and Luke review United Passions! It’s the film about FIFA made by FIFA. We’ll say no more because you simply HAVE TO hear it to believe it.

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The Ramble: Top Pharmaceutical Manager Jul 05, 2023

Is Andy Brassell a football journalist or a top pharmaceutical manager? You can tell it’s a summer Ramble…

Marcus, Luke, Pete and Andy react to Mason Mount’s goodbye video and Jonjo Shelvey’s nighttime activities. Plus, Marcus has some difficulties with Italian desserts and Pete has his say on Crystal Palace’s decision to keep Big Hodgson. Come join us!

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OTC Transfer Special: Szoboszlai, stars of the U21s Euros, and the Turkish Messi Jul 04, 2023

One of the worst exoduses in European football continues at RB Leipzig. So, what is Dominik Szoboszlai bringing to Liverpool – but also what kind of gap are he and others like him leaving in the Bundesliga?

Dotun, Andy and David pick the bones out of that and check in with the top three in La Liga, where Barcelona’s wishlist includes a former Southampton player and surely THE bargain of the window.

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The Football Ramble's Guide To... Zidane's headbutt Jul 03, 2023

Zinedine Zidane. One of the all time greats. A gyroscopic magician. A picture of serene perfection. But also a picture of serene perfection that might stamp on you at any moment. Or in the case of 2006, headbutt you in the chest. And very hard.

Marcus, Luke, Pete and Jim take you back to one of most mental moments in football history, when one of the legends of the game - on the biggest stage of all - lost his head by using it.

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The Ramble: Steve Fireball Jun 30, 2023

ALL ABOARD! Marcus, Luke, Pete and Jim discuss Englishmen on the move: from Declan Rice, to Madders, to… Gary Neville on Dragons Den?

Pete makes a pitch for his new invention to G Nev, Marcus makes his bid to oust Fabrizio Romano as Official Transfer Source, and we wonder whether it’s polite to announce your new club at a teammate’s wedding.

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OTC Transfer Special: When Bayern met Harry Jun 29, 2023

Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini discuss the question on everyone’s lips: could Bayern Munich and Harry Kane really be a match made in heaven?

We break the move down for both sides and ponder on the future of the other striker being courted by clubs across Europe, Victor Osimhen. Is he a better option that Kane after all? Plus, has Max Allegri scared everyone off at Juventus and we explain which club is having the worst window so far for outgoings!

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The Drop In: Patrice Evra and loving this game Jun 28, 2023

You know him as the footballer and the social media eccentric. But today, you’re going to meet the many, many sides of Patrice Evra.

From his activism work, to his true thoughts on Manchester City’s treble winners, this conversation might well break your heart and have you crying with laughter in equal measure.

Please be aware that today’s episode features conversation about child sexual abuse.

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… England 1-2 Iceland, Euro 2016 Jun 27, 2023

It all started with Roy and Ray’s trip down the Seine…

Seven years since it happened, we return to the most significant moment in the England men’s national team’s recent history: crippling humiliation at the hands of Iceland!

Marcus, Luke, Pete and Jim reflect on the Three Lions’ lowest ebb, just how much it paved the way for Gareth Southgate’s success, and how many Freddos Wayne Rooney could have bought for each member of the Iceland population on his salary per week.

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The Ramble: The Begrudger Jun 26, 2023

Introducing Marvel’s newest superhero, played by Luke Moore: The Begrudger.

Marcus, Luke, Pete and Jim discuss footballers at Glastonbury, Pete’s dream about Joelinton, and Odion Ighalo’s golden throne in Saudi Arabia. What on earth is happening.

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The Ramble: Good Mum's Houses Jun 23, 2023

Our end of season predictions are HERE! Jules, Vish, Pete and Jim reveal who they picked way back in August last year and there are - quite frankly - some absolute rotters in there.

We also discuss Man City’s plans to build a tunnel to London for Declan Rice, while across the city Adrien Rabiot’s mum holds the entire Manchester United board hostage. Plus, Pete has an idea for a quite inappropriate new TV show and Jules gives you a song to send you into the weekend! Breaking news: it’s not Pit and Bull.

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OTC Transfer Special: Bayern’s Englishmen, Tonali the Geordie, and Dotun’s slip! Jun 22, 2023

It’s our first OTC Transfer Special of the summer! Dotun, Andy and wrongly-suspected Geordie David Cartlidge get under the skin of Europe’s biggest transfer stories right now.

Andy explains why England’s brave boy Kyle Walker will fare well at Bayern Munich – but do they really need him? We also discuss how Dortmund can *maybe* replace Bellingham and ask who the ‘domino’ transfer will be this summer! Plus, listen out for Dotun’s grave error…

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The Football Ramble’s Best of 2022/23: Part 2 Jun 21, 2023

We’re back with more moments of mischief! From Pete’s fibre glass crocodile, to Andy’s unprecedented meltdown - which was only narrowly edged by Spurs’ - the past six months have served us some gems. So, enjoy!

First off, what’s Salt Bae doing with that coffin…

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Ramble Reacts: Arjen Saka Jun 20, 2023

It was good, but Marcus wanted eight.

Marcus, Andy and their respective giddy aunts react to England’s season-closing demolition job! There’s lots of love for Bukayo Saka, not so much love for Thibaut Courtois who’s been an enormous silly sausage, and Wales leave us feeling nothing much at all. Plus, Spanish Mike Dean signs off in style! Off he pops.

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The Ramble: Sign Jermaine Defoe Jun 19, 2023

Welcome to the Nations League Ramble! Where Marcus holds Andy and Luke at gunpoint to talk about the Nations League.

On his return, Luke provides a (sort of) touching tribute to Martin Tyler and wages war with Harry Maguire – which Marcus simply cannot tolerate, of course.

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The Preview Show: Jack Grealish’s World Jun 16, 2023

International football is BACK! Football will never end. Ever. Don't worry though because Mr Worldwide himself Marcus Speller is joined by Andy and Pete to react to an eventful week for Jack Grealish, Callum Wilson’s unusual art collection, and Scotland’s showdown with the Big Huddy.

Plus, Phil Neville has already ushered Canada to their first major final in 23 years. Haters gonna hate.

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On The Continent: 2022/23 end of season special! Jun 15, 2023

Dotun and Andy are joined by Miguel Delaney, Jonathan Johnson and Nicky Bandini to discuss the big trends across the season that was!

Will clubs like Lens and Union Berlin continue to upset the odds domestically? Can anyone really vie for Man City’s UCL crown next year? And it begins: where is Kylian Mbappé off to?

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The Football Ramble’s Best of 2022/23: Part 1 Jun 14, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo’s strops? Marcus’ random beef with Harry Potter? Kevin Keegan’s involvement with the Freight Association?! Yep, those things all happened this season!

Pete guides you through the Ramble’s best bits from the first half of this bumper season! We’re back next Wednesday with Part 2!

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Zlatan Jun 13, 2023

Even if you couldn’t stand him, you were glad to see him. Unless you’re Ryan Shawcross.

After his recent retirement, Marcus, Vish, Andy and Jim look back on the life and times of Zlatan Ibrahimović.

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The Ramble: Silva-Tongued Jun 12, 2023

That’s a wrap on the Champions League! Marcus, Jim, Vish and Pete salute Pep Guardiola for the second treble of his career and Des Kelly for his charitable generosity.

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The Preview Show: AI Warnock Jun 09, 2023

Marcus, Vish, Jim and Andy look ahead to the big one: Manchester City vs Interazionale!

… aaaaand then get on to more pressing matters, including a Cumdog/Cumdingo/Cumgeroo update, the state of Luciano Spalletti’s Fiat Panda, and Neil Warnock’s plans to manage Huddersfield Town until 2123. Join us!

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On The Continent: The end of an era edition Jun 08, 2023

Dotun and Andy are joined by France football expert Jonathan Johnson for the most farewells we’ve ever had on OTC!

We discuss whether Zlatan Ibrahimović really leaves behind legendary status at any of his clubs, the reasons behind Karim Benzema’s sudden Real Madrid exit, and just how Lionel Messi will be remembered in Paris after what Jonathan argues has been two seasons of regression. At least Neymar (aka Barney Gumble) is still there though…

Plus, the small matter of this weekend’s Champions League finale!

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Ramble Reacts: The Trophyman Jun 08, 2023

David Moyes embodied the spirit of Steve Bruce celebrating on Fifa as the Ferryman became the Trophyman thanks to West Ham’s first European trophy in 58 years.

Marcus, Jim and Andy are here to revel in a glorious evening for the Hammers. But is it time for Moyes to sail off into the sunset with his trophy in hand?

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Inter’s Treble Winners Jun 07, 2023

The A-Team, the Expendables, the Inglorious Bastards.

José Mourinho’s treble-winning Inter side were a rag-tag bunch of disillusioned stars, but united by the most powerful combination football has ever seen: determination, plenty of skill, PLENTY of Argentinian barbecues, the power of volcanoes, and a huge chip on their shoulder!

Ahead of Saturday’s final, we look back on one of the most remarkable club seasons of the 21st century.

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Phil Neville at Inter Miami: A Tribute Jun 06, 2023

To mark the end of one of football’s greatest managerial eras, Marcus brings you a selection of his favourite Ramble moments provided by Phil Neville’s Inter Miami.

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The Ramble: Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting Jun 05, 2023

Man City might be one step closer to the treble, but Pep Guardiola’s celebration was the worse thing we’ve ever seen on the Wembley touchline.

Marcus, Vish and Jim expose news of a shocking punch-up between Elton John and Pep, put a red lightsaber in Harry Kane’s hand, and bid farewell to Zlatan! We thought it would never end!

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The Preview Show: WE'RE AT WEMBLEY! Jun 02, 2023

We've only been given the keys to the Wembley dressing room ahead of the FA Cup Final!!

Marcus, Jim, Andy and Pete bring you a very special Preview Show from the bowels of Wembley Stadium. Expect wicked whispers from Pete, a football club owner storming a pitch on a mobility scooter, and Jack's Encyclopaedia with a toilety twist!

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On The Continent: A Chuckle Brothers Title Race Jun 01, 2023

Dotun and Andy are joined by Archie Rhind-Tutt to collectively ask: what the hell Dortmund?!

Plus, Nicky joins us to discuss José Mourinho's future and Luciano Spalletti's farewell. We try to keep up with the Icardis, too!

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Ramble Reacts: Sevilla have done it again Jun 01, 2023

I don’t care what you say, we absolutely do want to see it. Sevilla and Roma headlined a “festival of gamesmanship” last night and Real Betis… erm no sorry… Sevilla were the eventual winners. Obviously.

Today Marcus, Jim and Andy are here to dissect the Europa League final, yellow cards and all, and explain why José Mourinho’s future will most likely be spent criticising the fan that took his runners-up medal. Tune in.

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The Drop In: Paul Barber and running Brighton May 31, 2023

Today, we're speaking to the man who runs perhaps the standout club in the Premier League. It's Brighton chief exec, Paul Barber!

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The Football Ramble's Guide To... Big Sam at Bolton May 30, 2023

After Big Sam's *checks notes* second Premier League relegation, we thought we'd remember better times.

Marcus, Andy, Jim and Pete revisit his time at Bolton Wanderers, who went from Division Two strugglers to Premier-League-big-boy-botherers! It all started with Phil Brown getting smashed with an ashtray in the bogs of a golf club...

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The Ramble: Little hairy troll May 29, 2023

That’s a wrap for the Premier League! Like Weston McKennie, we’re hopping on a train straight out of this madhouse as quickly as possible…

Marcus, Jim, David and Pete relive the last stirrings of the relegation tussle which saw Everton stay up and Sean Dyche have over £3 million to spend on some nice vests.

Elsewhere, Harvey Barnes signs for every club in the Premier League, Dortmund make us tear our hair out, and Marcus turns into a right old hairy troll. So Pete spits on him, naturally.

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The Preview Show: Double down Fizzer May 26, 2023

Man United secured Champions League football last night and Chelsea were, erm, Chelsea. Marcus, Jim, Andy and Pete try to decide whether Frank Lampard would be a good fit for Inter Miami once Fizzer leaves the job.

We also preview the survival Sunday, aka the best part of the Premier League season, and we give Eberechi Eze some goal celebration advice ahead of his first England call-up. Plus, we hear about Pete’s new role as the McDonald’s Fairy…

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On The Continent: Are Bayern the bottlers now? May 25, 2023

As league seasons come to a close across Europe, Dotun, Andy and David have some huge stories to unpack.

After Valencia double down in their self-defence over the racist abuse aimed at Vinícius Junior, we discuss attitudes to racism in Spain and the shameful response from La Liga. We also react to ANOTHER Juventus points deduction which - surprisingly - has José Mourinho in a huff.

Plus, it looks like Bayern are about to let the Bundesliga slip out of their hands for the first time since 2012. Why has it gone so disastrously wrong for Tommy Tuchel?

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The Drop In: Lee Dykes and mastering the transfer market May 25, 2023

Today, we're joined by one of the brains behind the Premier League's 'brainiest' club!

Brentford Technical Director Lee Dykes welcomes Kate to the Bees' training ground to talk about the transfer window, how to spot players early, adapting without Ivan Toney, and Lee's views on their west London neighbours, Chelsea. This one is an absolute must-listen!

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Lasagne Gate May 24, 2023

Think the past couple of months have been, er, sticky for Spurs? You ain’t seen nothing yet.

The night before the final day in May 2006, Spurs just needed to beat West Ham to pip Arsenal to the fourth and final Champions League place – but then, they s****ed themselves because of a dodgy lasagne.

Marcus, Pete, Vish and Jim reinvestigate one of the most dramatic plot twists to any Premier League season ever!

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Ramble Reacts: Newcastle return to the Champions League! May 23, 2023

Pete got his top off within the first 20 seconds of this. And who can blame him! He’s covered in pig piss after all…

Marcus, Jim and Pete react to the most treasured 0-0 draw of the season which saw Newcastle guarantee Champions League qualification for the first time in over 20 years and Leicester guarantee… a fair go at staying up. Plus, who’d be the funniest team to get relegated and which European city does Pete want to have a scrap in first! Watch out Kazakhstan is all I’m sayin.

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The Ramble: And a hamstring injury! May 22, 2023

Manchester City are the champions, but we all know who the real winner was this weekend. That’s right, Big Sam found a fiver on the touchline.

Jules, Vish, Jim and a pig piss-soaked Pete Donaldson take in the penultimate weekend of the Premier League season, where we ask whether a dog or an olive tree is to blame for Arsenal’s capitulation, whether West Ham should build a statue of Jules Breach, and we witness one of the most insane pieces of football commentary ever.

And Brighton have made it into Europe! One Rambler is fuming about it…

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The Preview Show: Thursday’s the new Friday May 19, 2023

West Ham are in a European final! Sheffield Wednesday gave us one of the most dramatic nights of the season! And José Mourinho’s Roma… yeah, well they drew 0-0 with Bayer Leverkusen and had one shot to progress to the final of the Europa League. Vintage.

Marcus, Vish, David and Jim chew on all of that with their Bobby Dazzlers (more on that, too) and discuss why Frank Lampard’s Chelsea will definitely halt Manchester City’s march to the title on Sunday. Plus, an unlikely gripe with construction sites in Birmingham and Vish’s even more unlikely obsession with Cesare Maldini. If you’re listening, Cesare…

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On The Continent: Man City’s pinnacle May 18, 2023

Dotun and Andy are joined by Miguel Delaney to discuss perhaps THE best single performance by an English team in Europe we’ve ever seen and what has brought us to this moment.

We also speculate about the future for Real Madrid and whether this should really signal for a changing of the guard, both on the pitch and in the dugout. And would you rather be Inter - with a Champions League final to look forward to but sat on a ticking financial time bomb - or AC Milan - with a squad full of young talent - right now?

Plus, we have a message for Barcelona: don’t do ring-a-ring-a-roses to celebrate a title win at your most hated rival’s stadium!

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Ramble Reacts: Pep achieves perfection May 18, 2023

You know what is far from perfect though? DJ Grealo’s set in the metaverse! That’s right, Pete went in there and he brings news.

Pete, Vish and Jim munch on that, how Man City’s continued march to European silverware has left us feeling, and one of the best 45 minutes of football we’ve ever seen, which left even Don Carlo and his eyebrows completely powerless.

We also discuss the real treble: Vish and his friends losing three phones on a night out in Bath in the noughties and retrieving all three within 24 hours.

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At The Match: The Dortmund Experience May 17, 2023

With Borussia Dortmund and Bayern locked in an epic title race, Andy had to head over to Dortmund to share the roar of the Yellow Wall for a crucial showdown with Borussia Mönchengladbach. He speaks to former Dortmund player Patrick Owomoyela about that fabled atmosphere and meets some very unusual Dortmund fans who have come all the way from… Dumbarton?!

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… the 1999 Champions League final May 17, 2023

Close to 10 years to the day since Sir Alex Ferguson’s final game as manager of Manchester United, we had to look back at the defining game of his career. Or really, the defining two minutes of it.

Marcus Speller, Luke No-friends-at-the-pub Moore and Vithushan Wee Nipper Ehantharajah reminisce about Manchester United’s extraordinary turnaround against Bayern Munich and Ferguson’s role in it all. From the snooker with Jonathan Greening, to distracting a - erm - restless Roy Keane, and *that* iconic post-match interview. The Football Ramble, bloody hell.

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Ramble Reacts: Pete’s lost VAR tapes May 16, 2023

Leicester City are falling deeper into the mire and inexplicably Jonny Evans - the oldest man in the world - is the only one being asked to drag them out of it.

Pete, Vish and Jim react to last night’s damaging defeat to Liverpool, while after Howard Webb’s appearance on Sky Pete reveals some exclusive audio of what video assistant referees and their on-pitch colleagues are REALLY saying to each other.

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The Ramble: STILL fighting for this title May 15, 2023

It might be the fourth time we’ve said this, but Arsenal’s title dreams are surely, FINALLY over. Can someone tell Jim?

Pete, Jim, Vish and Andy hop aboard Jordan Pickford’s bouncy castle to react to that, Southampton and Rishi Sunak finally levelling down, and the chaos at Elland Road that definitely had Big Sam rubbing his hands but probably also biting through Patrick Bamford’s violin strings one by one. And it sounds like Mauricio Pochettino is destined for Chelsea – but Andy isn’t convinced by ‘Argentinian Alan Curbishley’…

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The Preview Show: Neil Warnock's escape room May 12, 2023

Marcus Speller returns! Open those gates to the weekend and run free. David Moyes is ready to cut some shapes, that’s for sure.

That troubling news aside, Marcus, Jim, Andy and Vish also chew the fat over new not-so-cunning Bond villain Sam Allardyce and his no doubt affectionate reunion with Newcastle’s away fans. Plus, Arsenal face a tough test (aka angry Roberto De Zerbi), the play-offs are here, and Neil Warnock’s launching an escape room!

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On The Continent: Inter the Colosseum May 11, 2023

Nicky Bandini joins us from Milan to relive a truly once-in-a-lifetime atmosphere at San Siro.

How did Inter take control of this tie so decisively? We discuss 37-year-old (yes, 37-year-old!) Edin Džeko’s performance and ask where it went wrong for Milan.

After a week of celebrations, we also take in the significance of Napoli’s title win. Does it really matter if this is just a glorious one-off? Plus, one of the games in the season in Ligue 1 - followed by one its biggest bombshells. You’ll be glad to hear Hatem Ben Arfa got involved, of course.

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The Drop In: Rob Edwards and modern management May 10, 2023

With the play-offs around the corner, today we have the pleasure of sitting down with one of the protagonists right in the thick of it: Luton Town manager, Rob Edwards!

Kate heads to Luton’s training ground to ask Rob about how his own playing career prepared him for this, the brilliant underdog spirit of Kenilworth Road, and Luton Town’s very real dreams of reaching the Premier League.

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Ramble Reacts: Dani Carvajal hunts DJ Grealo May 10, 2023

It was a big night in the Champions League last night and there is one burning question that we have to ask: Did you see what Man City were wearing pre-match?

Fashion choices aside, there was plenty for Pete, Luke and Vish to enjoy from the game including Dani Carvajal making it his personal mission to hunt DJ Grealo and Carlo Ancelotti seemingly not understanding that managers could get yellow cards also. Oh, and the goals were pretty good too…

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona May 09, 2023

As the Champions League semi-finals return, we simply had to turn back the clock to May 2019, when something quite incredible went down at Anfield in the final four of that season’s competition.

Marcus, Luke and Andy share their stories and hot takes on one of the greatest European nights ever, as Liverpool did the unthinkable and then Barcelona proceeded to do the unaffordable in the months afterwards…

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The Ramble: Slog on the Tyne May 08, 2023

Pete, Vish and Jim bring their judges’ scorecards after Arsenal and Newcastle slugged out a proper humdinger. Arsenal edged that one because they re-watched All or Nothing beforehand, apparently.

Elsewhere, David de Gea’s playing 4D chess ahead of renewed contract talks, while Fancy Frank finally got a Chelsea win and Big Sam reminded us what we’ve all been missing. Barclays galore!

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The Preview Show: King Sam’s coronation May 05, 2023

It’s Big Sam’s coronation weekend! Today, Jules, Jim, Andy and Pete have gathered to celebrate not one but two coronations, as Napoli’s party boat officially set sail last night after winning their first Scudetto in 33 years.

Elsewhere, Pete fears for the fish, as there was a party in another seaside location after Brighton’s late winner against Man United last night. Plus, we asked whether Jack Grealish (aka DJ Grealo) is about to bring back Madchester, and we take a moment to enjoy the prospect of Neymar partying in the Bigg Market next season. There are parties everywhere you look...

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On The Continent: Messi’s back door exit May 04, 2023

PSG are The Wombles of European football. That’s the conclusion that Dotun, Andy and David come to when trying to work out when PSG will ever not be in a transitional period. Today, we discuss Messi’s suspension from PSG and why he is heading for his second backdoor exit in a row.

Plus, Dotun asks “why are we waiting” as Napoli’s title celebrations are put on hold and we hear all about the “Sam Allardyce of Spain” and why Valencia’s chances of survival in La Liga are looking increasingly slim.

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Ramble Reacts: Big Sam’s back! May 03, 2023

The footballing gods have delivered! We’ve been served up the best piece of Barclays news of the season so far. Big Sam Allardyce has been given four games to save Leeds United and Pete, Luke and Jim couldn’t resist jumping on to record a pod and revel in the news.

Although this is good news for the Ramble we do accept that it's probably not great for Patrick Bamford...anyone for a culture clash? We also consider a situation where Big Sam keeps Leeds up without winning a game, and if that isn't the romantic side of the Beautiful Game, then what is?

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Lee Bowyer vs Kieron Dyer May 03, 2023

We saved the best Newcastle-themed Ramble Guide till last! Today, we look back on one of the most baffling, thrilling and things-you-don’t-like-to-see-but-actually-really-want-to-see moments in Premier League history. That’s right, it’s the moment Lee Bowyer attacked his own Newcastle teammate, Kieron Dyer. And then the moment their manager, Graeme Souness, challenged them both to a fight.

Join Marcus, Pete and Jim for a very Ramble trip down memory lane!

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The Football Ramble's Guide To... Jamie Vardy May 02, 2023

Imagine your loudmouth mate left your hometown, became one of the Premier League’s most fearsome strikers and secured a Premier League title, an FA Cup triumph and a Ballon d’Or nomination. Well, no need - Jamie Vardy did just that.

Marcus, Andy, Luke and Jim get the party started with a look back over a phenomenal journey of grit, determination and shithousery. From gradually making a name for himself in non-league football to a foiled move to a club in Ibiza - Pacha, probably - his earlier years were a relentless, brutal lesson in goalscoring. And, after a slow start to the Premier League after a record-breaking move to Leicester, him and his motley crew of pirates went on to become modern day icons of English football.

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Ramble Reacts: Sean Dyche digs one out May 02, 2023

A chaotic game that benefited absolutely no one but was pure Barclays through and through. That calls for only one Reacts trio: Pete, Jim and Vish!

They discuss Jordan Pickford’s colour printer, Sean Dyche’s nose-picking penchant and whether Brendan Rodgers’ trip to Mount Blanc is going to give Leicester the edge.

Plus, could Alan Pardew end up at Leeds?

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The Ramble: Tottenham “Silly Goose” Hotspur May 01, 2023

After all the badge chat on Friday, Jim’s decided that the animal on Tottenham's logo is actually a silly goose. There's no rest for Spurs fans just yet as today Jules, Vish, Jim and Andy are here to pick apart that sensational barn-burner against Liverpool! We also have to break the news to Jürgen Klopp that he is in fact now old.

Once that’s out of the way, we take a moment to show our admiration for Wolves for securing safety and then just totally giving up on the rest of the season, while Andy shares his theory that Erling Haaland could be EVEN BETTER in two years' time. Frightening!

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The Preview Show: Alexander Isak: No Way Home Apr 28, 2023

Ryan Mason picked his favourite Tottenham hoodie out of the club shop last night and lead Spurs to a credible draw. Today Pete, Luke, Jim and Vish are here to try and work out whether playing The Stone Roses as the players went down the tunnel for half-time was the turning point for Spurs.

Elsewhere, Vish is made to defend his claims that Joe Willock shouldn’t play for England - Spoiler: it doesn’t go well - and we try to work out what song Alexander Isak was singing while he dribble passed Michael Keane three times.

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On The Continent: Serie A’s Champions League contenders Apr 27, 2023

Juventus have got their points back - for now - but are they good enough on the pitch to make it count? Nicky’s not convinced but she does suggest Inter's Simone Inzaghi COULD be the next Carlo Ancelotti.

Today Dotun, Andy and Nicky look to Italy and the ongoing race for Europe, they hear from a listener that took Andy’s advice and saw Jose Mourinho’s Roma play in the flesh. We also ask: Can Dortmund beat Bayern in what is essentially now a 5 game season and why do things feel slightly underwhelming at Barcelona despite their huge lead at the top of La Liga?

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Ramble Reacts: Man City stomp on Arsenal’s dreams Apr 27, 2023

Andy, Pete and a mildly miffed Jim dial in after The Big One™, where Erling n’ co let their hair down as Man City continue to reel Arsenal in.

We shrug at this grim Premier League inevitability before turning to more unexpected and joyous matters: Nottingham Forest won a game! Frank Lampard lost another one, but never mind that…

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The Ramble: COYS, Daniel Apr 26, 2023

The youngest person gets the job - that’s Daniel Levy’s new motto, apparently! Pete’s in the hot seat today and he’s joined by Luke and Jim to once again try and make sense of Tottenham’s recruitment strategy.

They also enjoy the fact that Jamie Vardy hasn’t forgotten how to be Jamie Vardy despite not scoring in six months, before torturing Jim with a preview of tonight’s huge clash between Arsenal and Man City. The key question in our analysis was, of course, should Mikel Arteta shave his hair off?

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Steven Gerrard’s Slip Apr 25, 2023

Premier League title races have given us some great moments over the years, but few have reverberated through history quite as much as this one.

Steven Gerrard had uttered the words - just a week before - “lads, we don’t let this slip”. And yet, on one fine day at Anfield in April 2014, it quite literally did. And who was the villain behind it all? Jose Mourinho, of course.

Join Marcus, Andy, Jim and Vish to relive one of the juiciest games in Premier League history!

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The Ramble: We’ve all got our jeans on! Apr 24, 2023

Parachute Harry Redknapp in there. If this is the answer, what is the question?

Marcus, Luke and Vish react to an astonishing 20 minutes at St James’ Park which showed, contrary to our views on Friday, that Spurs fans evidently haven’t suffered enough just yet.

Plus, we pour one out for our favs Solly March and Brighton after FA Cup heartbreak, Vish opens hostilities with Australia and we offer our invaluable advice to Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds after Wrexham’s promotion!

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The Preview Show: I’m Anti Brassell Apr 21, 2023

Concerning news: Marcus’ Harry Maguire merch is rapidly decreasing in value. Marcus, Luke and Andy look back on a chaotic night in Spain, as Manchester United get pressed like some fresh Seville oranges.

We also wonder whether Sean Bean will be in the crowd at Wembley, whether Diego Costa will do the decent thing and sacrifice himself to some crocodiles, and just how more bad news Spurs fans can take.

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On The Continent: The final four Apr 20, 2023

See you at the San Siro! Dotun and Andy are joined by Jonathan Johnson to wonder what’s in store in the last four of the Champions League. We discuss who will have the edge in Milan and which of the rivals is best-equipped to go all the way – plus, we explain why Pep Guardiola is slowly turning into Carlo Ancelotti.

Jonathan also gives the latest on the racism allegations facing PSG’s coach, Christophe Galtier. As ever in Paris, it’s complicated.

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Ramble Reacts: Thomas Tuchel and Andy Carroll see red! Apr 20, 2023

In separate games, sadly. But damn it all Marcus, Jim and Andy are here and armed with all the best bits from last night’s action nonetheless – from Man City and Inter’s progression in the Champions League, to a lil bit of Championship spice!

Featuring goalscoring goalkeepers, a very stubborn football curse, and more outrageously outdated references. Plus, Jim offers his theory that Tuchel is just a top-tier Nathan Jones. Yikes.

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Ramble Reacts: Chelsea are put out of their misery Apr 19, 2023

After Chelsea at last bowed out of the Champions League last night, Marcus, Andy and Luke are left scratching their heads over Frank Lampard’s lineup and… quite a lot of things really.

Including: is the club in SUCH a bad way that an old Blockbuster cardboard cutout of Jean-Claude Van Damme would be pretty much as able a manager as a sentient Luis Enrique? Stay tuned.

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… David Moyes at Man United Apr 18, 2023

What’s that? The Grim Reaper in the front row of Goodison Park? That can only mean one thing…

This Saturday will mark 9 years since David Moyes was sacked – not just as Manchester United boss, but as Sir Alex Ferguson’s not-so-carefully anointed successor. Marcus, Jim, Andy and Vish look back on a truly sensational 9 months in charge!

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The Ramble: Critical clown mass Apr 17, 2023

Peter’s here! And he’s actually meant to be! On the downside, he’s developed an addiction to shoplifting.

He joins Marcus, Vish and Jim to look back on a weekend of some brilliant performances and quite delicious capitulations. Have Arsenal blown the title? Is Christian Stellini just Conte, but sh***er? And what did Todd Boehly get up to for an hour with the Chelsea players on Saturday?

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At The Match: Man City and a night of contradictions Apr 15, 2023

This season, Manchester City’s project might be about to reach its final chapter: lifting the Champions League. Andy headed up to Manchester on Tuesday night for City's clash with Bayern Munich, where he discusses a night of contradictions and Bayern fans’ remarkable protest against City’s ownership during the game with Miguel Delaney.

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The Preview Show: Aim for his head! Apr 14, 2023

Last night’s Europa League debacle leaves us asking: can Harry Maguire be to blame for the size of his head?

Marcus, Luke, Andy and Jim have your weekend preview covered as they also reflect on who has the most beautiful eyes in football (you’ll be surprised), one of Nottingham Forest’s worst ideas yet for a replacement for Steve Cooper, and we figure out how much money we could make through OnlyFans. The pod all goes quite south after that…

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On The Continent: Have Milan got Napoli’s number? Apr 13, 2023

It’s first blood in the Champions League quarter-finals! Nicky Bandini joins Dotun and Andy from Milan with the sound of a packed San Siro still ringing in her ears!

We pull apart a fascinating all-Italian clash that left us wondering whether this all-action Napoli team are a little too dependent on one missing action man in particular. After a bruising night in Manchester (pun intended), we also ask whether Bayern Munich should already be regretting their spin on the Thomas Tuchel roulette wheel.

And Juventus! Remember them? They’ve got the Europa League in their sights…

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Ramble Reacts: Chelsea get schooled in Madrid Apr 13, 2023

And so did Todd Boehly, who predicted a 3-0 Chelsea win. Because of course he did.

Marcus, Pete and Andy react to Chelsea’s tricky night at the Bernabéu, where even Pete’s most ardent Frank Lampard fandom cannot hide the fact that they simply can’t score for love nor money – nor even one of Ancelotti’s cigars. We also start our campaign for Dele Alli to be Real Madrid’s next manager and we check in with Neil Warnock, who’s been up to some unlicensed foot bothering.

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Ramble Reacts: Man City give Bayern a kicking Apr 12, 2023

As well as every cultural reference point from the year 1996, Marcus and Luke are here to react to Man City’s statement victory over Tommy Tuchel’s Bayern!

We discuss Jack Grealish’s maturity on the big stage, Stuart Pearce’s suspicious comments about Swiss bank accounts, and Dean Smith’s hire as Leicester gaffer! Plus, who would you rather be stuck in a lift with: Gary Cotterill or James Corden. Luke knows his answer…

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Alan Shearer’s 8 games in charge of Newcastle Apr 11, 2023

For most clubs in the Premier League, eight matches remain this season. And those at the bottom - this campaign more than ever - have made their final roll of the dice.

In the spring of 2009, Mike Ashley played what he thought was his trump card to keep Newcastle in the top-flight: Alan Shearer. He didn’t have any coaching badges. He had never managed any team. But he loved the club. Surely that would be enough?

Spoiler: it wasn’t. But it was a mad old ride! Join Marcus, Andy, Jim and Pete to look back on it all.

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The Ramble: Big baby... baby Apr 10, 2023

Anfield was rockin’, Granit Xhaka was kickin’, and the assistant ref was elbowin’!

Marcus, Pete, Vish and an emotionally shrivelled Jim look back on one of the spiciest games of the season. But first, we’ve got to edit Roy Keane into a Justin Bieber song.

Elsewhere, Ray Lewington has a concerning lack of leg on show, Roberto De Zerbi shows us why he’s our favourite manager in the league, and we learn about Marcus’ battering of James Corden in Fantasy Football!

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The Preview Show: Sammy Amoebi the dog's debut Apr 07, 2023

It’s a HUGE pod debut for… Sammy Ameobi the dog!

In other news, Franky Lampard’s back! But is it all a bit… cruel? Marcus, Andy, Jim, Pete and Sammy are asking that, plus we go to South America where there’s a new Guy Goma and there’s HUGE news from Forest! They’ve not sacked Steve Cooper. I repeat, they’ve not sacked Steve Cooper.

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On The Continent: Could Messi really head to Inter Miami? Apr 06, 2023

What Lionel Messi wants and what PSG want are no longer compatible. But where does this season’s World Cup-winning captain head to next? It really could be the beaches of Miami…

Dotun, Andy and Miguel give you the inside track and ponder on whether the Messi experiment in Paris has worked at all – for either party.

Plus, we discuss José Mourinho’s realistic future and after reaching the final of the Copa del Rey, we look at how Miguel’s very own Osasuna are showing the way for Spanish football with an organised, community-led approach!

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Ramble Reacts: Chelsea and Liverpool draw, football loses Apr 05, 2023

Some said we shouldn’t bother with this episode of Reacts. But if we don’t investigate just how close Chelsea are to hiring Dwayne ‘the Rock’ Johnson or Duncan Ferguson as their new manager, then who will?

Marcus and Vish hear your takes on one of the worst games of the season at Stamford Bridge, which left both teams with some incredibly harsh truths. Elsewhere, Marcus reveals his plans to tarmac over Anfield for Everton’s new stadium car park and Vish accidentally brings back Jeremy Kyle. Plus, are Nottingham Forest about to contract managerial-merry-go-round FOMO?

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Liverpool 4-3 Newcastle Apr 04, 2023

Where were you on the night of April 3rd 1996? Jim doesn’t remember, which is all very suspicious.

Marcus, Jim, Vish and Pete look back at arguably THE most legendary Premier League clash ever, which simply had it all. A terrible 90s pitch. Brilliant attacking football. And the Premier League title on the line. We find out all about it, discover what Marcus gets up to in the pub and stumble across Kevin Keegan’s real truth. Seriously, this one HAS to be listened to right to the very end!

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Ramble Reacts: Spurs capitulate… again Apr 04, 2023

Third spot was in their grasp, but Spurs let it slip! To ten-man Everton. And then got a man sent off themselves. Oh dear.

Marcus and Luke react to a shaky start to the post-Antonio Conte era and just another day at the office for Michael Roberto Carlos Keane.

Elsewhere, there’s a Fabio Paratici update after he valiantly (and temporarily) falls on his sword while Leicester barely wait until Brendan Rodgers has left the carpark before speed dialling Graham Potter. Plus, what sort of social occasion would force Roy Hodgson’s assistant Ray Lewington into a pair of trousers? Stay tuned.

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The Ramble: The Knackered One Apr 03, 2023

Chelsea’s board reportedly ‘admire’ Julian Nagelsmann. We here at the Ramble admire José Mourinho for the job.

Jules, Jim and Luke react to a dramatic Sunday that saw Potter and Brother Brendy get the boot from their respective pressure cookers! We discuss where this leaves both of their reputations and why Chelsea - in Jim’s view - are giving North Korea vibes.

In more important matters, a referee knees a player in the nads in Mexico, Jack Grealish follows our takeaway advice, and we try to work out how former-player-turned-whaler Wayne Rooney should launch his boxing career.

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The Preview Show: Vish’s reckless bruschetta Mar 31, 2023

Marcus, Vish, Jim and Andy celebrate the glorious return of club football and a very, VERY inglorious week for Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. Lol.

We chat about all of that nonsense, plus Marcus rallies to Roy the Boy’s defence and tips Crystal Palace for the Europa League (“clip that”). We also discuss what Jack Grealish really needs to add to his Chinese takeaway ahead of Man City vs Liverpool.

Plus, do donkeys pop up and score winning goals in the Champions League? And what do Newcastle and AI have in common?

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On The Continent: Will Thomas Tuchel and Bayern be a happy marriage? Mar 30, 2023

After Rodri and Spain got tangled in the long grass at Hampden, Dotun, Andy and David are here to ask what’s going on with Spain. A one-off slip-up, or are they just short of talent right now?

Next, we answer your questions about Thomas Tuchel’s move to Bayern Munich! It’s a challenging time there: David argues that Bayern’s players drove the bus over Julian Nagelsmann, while Andy explains why there’s a whole heap of pressure on Bayern’s board as much as Tuchel now.

Plus, Feyenoord are on course for their second Eredivisie title in 23 years, but they could have a tricky (Arne) Slot to fill come the summer…

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The Drop In: Jobi McAnuff and being a captain Mar 29, 2023

He’s become one of the best pundits in football. Today, Jobi McAnuff joins us for an honest conversation beyond the TV studio about football’s insane highs and despairing lows, and what it really means to be a captain.

Plus, what it’s really like to do punditry alongside Roy Keane and Jobi reveals the best full-back he ever faced in over 750 career appearances as a winger!

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Ramble Reacts: Scotland put those Spanish slugs to the sword! Mar 29, 2023

Hampden Park delivered, so we couldn't resist a Ramble Reacts! Marcus, Jim and Lars discuss the last of the Euros qualifiers and fill up Marcus' old bacon bucket in celebration.

Elsewhere in international football land, Lars needs comforting after Norway have a little slippy slippy on a Georgian banana peel, there’s an impromptu Kieffer Moore quiz, and one of the most bizarre stadiums in world football hosts a qualifier!

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Sven-Göran Eriksson’s England Mar 28, 2023

At last! Marcus, Luke, Jim and Andy put the reign of the balding smoothie himself under the unforgiving Ramble microscope. Well, one of us is perhaps a little less critical than the rest. A Sven-egg-in-a-nest haircut is the prize for guessing who that is…

They discuss the reception of England’s first foreign manager, Sven’s unprecedented charm offensive to win the public’s hearts, and what was really England’s undoing in an era that promised so much. There’s Sven fleeing a property with some clothes missing as well, of course.

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The Ramble: I’m a better bloke than Saka Mar 27, 2023

Marcus, Vish, Jim and Andy discuss another memorable weekend in international football as Mr Luxembourg bags another brace.

There’s love for James Maddison and Bukayo Saka as England pick up another win – but Vish wants to clarify that he’s a better bloke than Bukayo. Plus, ding dong Conte’s gone! The whole sorry affair leaves us wondering whether the days of ‘firefighter’ managers are over as the ‘project’ coaches take over. Speaking of which, there’s a Phil Neville update. The title bid isn’t going well…

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Ramble Reacts: Nagelsmann's Spurs rebound and super captain Mbappé! Mar 25, 2023

The keys are in the lock, the gate is open, but oh yes we’re here with a weekend Ramble! Marcus and Andy react to news that one of Spurs’ targets has replaced, erm, another of Spurs’ targets at Bayern Munich. And it was a terrible day in more ways than one for poor old Julian Nagelsmann…

We recap an even worse day for Karim Benzema as Kylian Mbappé and co run wild against the Dutch, while Marcus makes his feelings known about Antoine Griezmann’s pink hair and Virgil van Dijk proves that he’s got guts of steel after withstanding a dodgy chicken curry.

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The Preview Show: Jonjo Legend Mar 24, 2023

Are England rusty? Are England confident? Is it rusty confidence?

Marcus, Jim, Pete and Luke react to a splendid night in Naples for Harry Kane! And definitely a splendid one for Kalvin Phillips, who was just happy to be involved.

Elsewhere, a sensational list of puns from a listener (it’s been a while), Roy Hodgson gets his talons on the perch at Crystal Palace, and we get to the bottom of Jonjo Shelvey’s friction with John Legend. Plus, we have an existential crisis: if Soccer AM are gone, where does that leave us?

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On The Continent: Where have all the Italians gone? Mar 23, 2023

The Euros qualifiers are back! And ahead of tonight’s Euro 2020 re-run, Dotun, Andy and David talk all things Azzurri and explore why Roberto Mancini is bemoaning a lack of Italian players after a season of brilliant success in Europe for Serie A clubs.

Elsewhere, we bid farewell to Mesut Özil, who tellingly didn’t bid farewell to Germany in his retirement announcement. And David and Andy ask: is El Clásico dead?!

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At The Match: Porto’s shot at history Mar 23, 2023

Andy heads to one of Europe’s most intimidating stadiums: the Estádio do Dragão. It’s a huge Champions League night and Porto have the chance to make it two Portuguese teams in the quarter-finals for the first time ever.

Unsurprisingly, the atmosphere lived up to the occasion. Andy finds out how Sérgio Conceição has quietly (well, no, pretty loudly in his case actually) become one of Europe’s most impressive coaches and witnesses one of the most dramatic ends to a game you’ll ever hear! Plus, unexpected trivia about André Villas Boas’ grandmother.

Special thanks to New Balance Football for taking us to the wonderful city of Porto!

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The Drop In: Ian Holloway and finding the fun in football Mar 22, 2023

“Sacked in the morning? Don’t think so.”

Ian Holloway has so many famous one-liners that there are two entire books just of his quotes. But there’s more to him than those soundbites.

Kate sits down with the former Crystal Palace, QPR and Blackpool manager to discuss how he’s brought up three deaf children, how that’s informed his management in incredible ways, and his view of the chaotic relegation scrap this season!

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Ronaldinho Mar 21, 2023

Carnival season is here! That’s right, it’s Ronaldinho’s birthday…

Marcus, Jim, Vish and Pete relive the roller coaster career of the Brazilian star so dazzlingly skilful he seemed like he walked straight out of a Nike advert. And most of the time, he’d probably actually walked straight out of a nightclub.

At long last, this is the unmissable Ramble Guide To… Ronaldinho!

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The Ramble: Don’t back down Mitrović Mar 20, 2023

“Don’t back down, double down”. Aleksandar Mitrović appears to have been following the advice of Limmy this weekend. Was the incident even that bad? Chris Sutton thinks it was, so we probably have to disagree.

Today Marcus, Vish, Jim and Pete relive a weekend in which football seemed to malfunction and the end result was glorious chaos. Vish questions whether an Arsenal-supporting AI bot has taken over Antonio Conte and we hoot with delight at the thought of Roy Hodgson returning to his Selhurst Park nest. We're also concerned for Fizzer now that the Kim Kardashian curse could be coming to Miami. You don’t want to miss this.

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Patreon Teaser: The Five Hive Mar 19, 2023

Welcome to our brand new Patreon bonus episode, The Five Hive! Every Sunday,your favourite Ramblers will be debating their favourite fives. From the best football club quirks, to our top five foods at football grounds - we'll have the lot. Today, Pete reveals all about his truly bizarre matchday experience in Japan...

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The Preview Show: A glimmer of Rafa Benítez Mar 17, 2023

Patrick Vieira’s out! On St Patrick’s Day of all days. Marcus, Andy and Luke ask whether David Moyes has ever been sacked on St David’s Day and (of course) make the case for Roy Hodgson’s return.

Elsewhere, there’s news that Arsenal man Nuno Tavares has accidentally signed a petition to get rid of one of his own teammates and unconfirmed news that Charlie Kane has made the same mistake on a new Spurs contract for his brother. Plus, biznezz time in the FA Cup and a new England squad! Looks a lot like the old one, mind…

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On The Continent: How the Conference League is quietly shaping European football Mar 16, 2023

It’s an Italian job in the Champions League! Dotun and Andy are joined by Jonathan Johnson to ask whether three Serie A clubs in the last eight indicates a proper revival.

But there’s a crisis facing France and Portugal - why? The European Conference League, baby! We explain how it’s swinging coefficients like nobody’s business. Plus, everyone apart from Dotun has it in for the Slovenian league and Jonathan talks us through PSG’s latest Groundhog Day.

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Ramble Reacts: Liverpool go out with a whimper, plus parody Pep Mar 16, 2023

Inverted fullbacks, Nathan Redmond, and Julia Roberts. Pep Guardiola’s loves of his life, in reverse order.

Marcus and Andy wrap up the Champions League last 16 and discuss just how Liverpool are going to swim through the rivers of Germany to fetch Jude Bellingham. Plus, Mystic Marcus makes a huge call on who will win the whole bloody thing.

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The Drop In: Lise Klaveness and how to fix football Mar 15, 2023

Today, we’re joined by one of the women who is shaking up football’s elite.

12 months ago, President of Norway’s Football Association Lise Klaveness delivered a devastating speech at the annual FIFA Congress criticising the awarding of the World Cup to Qatar and all the repercussions that followed. We drop in with Lise a year on and she lifts the lid for us on how football is really run.

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Brian Clough Mar 14, 2023

Imagine a manager who avoided the sack by telling the chairman to eff off and sack himself. Allow us to introduce you to one Brian Clough…

Marcus, Jim and Vish discuss how he not only carried Nottingham Forest to two consecutive European Cup triumphs – and, more impressively, once got away with punching Roy Keane – but did it with a staggering amount of self-assuredness. We explore his managerial career, one that was as complicated as it was compelling.

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The Ramble: What’s that on Mick Jagger’s head? Mar 13, 2023

Gary Lineker’s back, unlike Liverpool! Marcus, Jim, Vish and David are back to discuss a fascinating weekend of football only ruined by Mick Jagger’s hat. Definitely, definitely not a DILF.

Elsewhere we discuss why this season is shaping up to have the most insane relegation scrap in years, Eddie Company Man Howe strikes again, and a keeper in League Two started playing rugby.

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The Preview Show: I want more bum soccer Mar 10, 2023

Vish is back! Man United are back! Bums are back!

Marcus, Vish, Jim and Pete discuss Wout Weghorst’s caress of some important Liverpool signage and the FA finally taking a stand on Arsenal’s celebrations and investigating just what it’s all about. Plus, Vish exposes his true title race allegiances and Pete unloads on Two Door Cinema Club, for some reason.

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On The Continent: Milan are finally back Mar 09, 2023

After 11 years, Milan are back in the last eight of the Champions League. Dotun and Andy are joined by Nicky Bandini who explains just how it clicked for this young, inexperienced team last night. Maybe Spurs gave a helping hand.

But guess who it didn’t click for? After another early exit, we ask whether it’s finally - finally - time for PSG to rip up their Galactique model and start again, while Andy has a huge theory about the futures of Neymar and Kylian Mbappé…

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Ramble Reacts: A shocking night for Spurs Mar 09, 2023

Marcus and Luke struggle to stay awake through some Champions League drudgery, as Spurs went out with a whimper against Milan. At least the score improved from the first leg!

We wonder if Antonio Conte’s heading for departures and what Spurs fans can reasonably expect from this team. There’s also some mocking reserved for another early PSG exit and we bid a fond farewell to Scott Parker’s brief stint in Belgium.

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Ramble Reacts: The turning point for Graham Potter? Mar 08, 2023

All aboard HMS Potter! That yellow smoke around Stamford Bridge had us thinking we were watching Spongebob Squarepants’ gender reveal, but actually we were watching a hugely important Champions League win for Chelsea!

Pete, David and Vish discuss what it all means for Potter and his boys, whether Kai Havertz will ever escape Joelinton jail, and Vish explains why Scott Parker’s wardrobe is making his life difficult.

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Kevin Keegan Mar 07, 2023

Joseph Kevin Keegan OBE. A man who needs no introduction. Serial winner, chiselled adonis and universally adored legend. So why has so much bad luck befallen such a nice man?

Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete assemble for a joyous look at one of our favourite football sons. For every Ballon d’Or win, a bag of smashed Bulgarian pottery. For every UEFA Cup victory, a severe bicycle crash on national TV. For every bit of Entertainers magic, a red card for getting punched in the face.

It’s all here. Join us.

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The Ramble: Gary Neville lost the war Mar 06, 2023

Marcus thinks the Man United players should drive their Shame Cars™ to training this morning. He’s on hand with Luke, Jim and Pete to pore over Liverpool’s demolition job, as Bruno Fernandes lost his head on the pitch and Gary Neville lost his head in the studio.

Elsewhere, wild celebrations at the Emirates get interrupted by a lost child - at least Richard Keys approved of them this time. Luke also questions whether James Ward-Prowse offers anything other than free kicks. Would you expect him to think anything else?

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The Preview Show: Buses are a Geordie Mar 03, 2023

Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete turn the spotlight back on Newcastle’s owners, as news emerges that they *might* have some association with Saudi Arabia. Who’d have thought?

We also wonder if Brother Brendy can lead Leicester to salvation (14th) and shrug off Gary Neville’s spooky premonitions hanging over Liverpool. Plus, José Mourinho reaches peak José Mourinho at an Under-14s game.

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On The Continent: Can Paul Pogba bring the good vibes back to Juventus? Mar 02, 2023

After 315 days on the sidelines, Paul Pogba is back on the pitch for Juventus. And from the reception he got last night, he’s back in his spiritual home.

Can he change the mood in Turin? Dotun, Andy and David discuss that after putting Barcelona under the microscope. How have they struggled so much in Europe while dominating in La Liga? And why are some Barcelona fans calling for Xavi’s dismissal?

Plus, Milan’s secret weapon against Spurs and celebrating 40 years of Pepe.

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Ramble Reacts: Arsenal’s revenge and cupsets galore! Mar 02, 2023

WARNING: Southampton fans, look away now. Luke’s rolling his sleeves up for this one.

Marcus and Luke convene for a full Prem and FA Cup round-up after a packed night of football, where Roy Keane chose violence, Ally McCoist had the best time of his life, and Marcus exposes himself as a fickle b*****d.

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The Ramble: Tell me ma I’ve cocked up Mar 01, 2023

Jules and Andy are joined by Jim Campbell! Freshly back from Brazil and freshly stung by a jellyfish. Because it’s Jim.

We discuss Leicester’s FA Cup exit last night as Brother Brendy’s house of cards continues to topple, while there’s love for Fulham’s tackling machine and Emi Martinez for once doesn’t do something obscene to an award. Plus, can Arsenal and Liverpool overcome their demons tonight? And will anything more Italian ever happen than Atalanta’s manager chucking a ciabatta at some Milan fans?

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Eric Cantona’s Kung Fu Kick Feb 28, 2023

This is the story of one of the Premier League’s most iconic images – and the madcap footballer at the centre of it.

So turn up your collar on your football shirt and remind yourself that Gareth Southgate didn’t always wear a waistcoat, because Marcus, Pete and David are off to Selhurst Park in the 90s…

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The Ramble: Pete’s Big Day Out Feb 27, 2023

Hello darkness, my old friend. But at least Pete made it into Wembley! He tells Marcus and David all about his pilgrimage and just how he got a ticket. It was pretty risky…

Elsewhere, Spurs vs Chelsea leaves David wishing for more clenched fists and Graham Potter pining for more episodes of All or Nothing. STOP TALKING GRAHAM!

Plus, why the Premier League table is basically a Baby Guinness. Join us!

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The Preview Show: Alan Milk Feb 24, 2023

Marcus, Luke and Andy react to an electric night at Old Trafford! And that was just because of Erik ten Hag’s roll neck.

We also contemplate buying a dog that might excrete Carabao Cup final tickets and begin to engineer Jose Mourinho’s return to Chelsea via Andy’s mates at The One Show.

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At The Match: Nottingham Forest hold off the Champions Feb 24, 2023

Andy travels to the City Ground for a truly incredible atmosphere as Nottingham Forest fought back against Manchester City on Saturday.

He’s joined by lifelong Forest fan and Ramble producer Tom Whalley to find out more about what being back at the top table means to a city and a club still pining for the glory years under Brian Clough. Plus, we get a valuable education in the local Notts chants! They didn’t make much of Pep’s trainers…

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On The Continent: Madrid strikes back Feb 23, 2023

The Galactic Empire flexed their imperial muscles at Anfield this week! Today Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini explain why it feels so inevitable that Real will go far again in this season's Champions League – and why Vinicius Jr and Carlo Ancelotti are the perfect duo to do it...

From the Empire to the Rebel Alliance, we discuss whether Napoli can also be considered serious contenders in this season’s competition and Andy gives his case for why fiery Porto coach, Sérgio Conceição, could be the perfect successor to fiery Diego Simeone at Atlético Madrid!

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Ramble Reacts: Man City grab a point in Leipzig Feb 23, 2023

Marcus and Luke check in with prickly Pep after his Man City side played quite well… for a bit? To be fair, they did concede to a fishmonger’s son.

We also have to ask the dreaded question after Liverpool were hammered by Real Madrid on Tuesday: is Jürgen Klopp’s time on Merseyside finally up?

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The Drop In: Shakhtar legend Darijo Srna and guiding a football club through war Feb 22, 2023

Today, Shakhtar Dontsk’s most capped player and stalwart of the Croatian national team Darijo Srna joins us from leafy west London. But his life and that of his football club have been anything but peaceful.

Almost a year on from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Shakhtar Donetsk’s sporting director talk to Kate bout escaping Kyiv, why FIFA are destroying the Ukrainian league, and what football can mean right now in a time of conflict.

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… The Nevilles in management Feb 21, 2023

Join Marcus, Luke and Pete for a look back at modern football’s definitive double act and a doomed journey neither of them were suited to in any shape or form. It’s Gary and Phil Neville’s time in the dugout!

Gary’s since confessed he had no right to get that ill-fated Valencia gig - managing his brother directly - while Phil only got the Inter Miami job after spying Becks’ text in the lads’ WhatsApp group. We assess their regular failures at home with England and abroad, all while Gary lines up the top job at Qatari-owned Man United and Phil reminds us to steer clear of Miami Beach.

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The Ramble: Jules is getting Pete to Wembley! Feb 20, 2023

Haven’t you heard? Pete is Jules’ new makeup artist for the Carabao Cup final on Sunday. Or he’s going to climb through a sewer - one or the other.

Jules, Pete, Andy and Luke digest a dramatic turning point in the title race courtesy of Emi Martinez’s unlucky bit really quite deserving bonce. We discuss what Arsenal could have done to the MOTM award in celebration – plus, Nick Pope’s own calamities has us thinking about times we’ve made a mistake and tried (and failed) to make things better, while fittest human in history Nathan Jones has bounced back from his sacking! By playing 12th-tier football in Dorset and getting injured…

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The Preview Show: London’s Pete district Feb 17, 2023

Marcus, Pete and Andy have stumbled their way to the weekend once more! And what a treat we have waiting for us: the return of Neil Warnock, baby!

The lads also discuss a humdinger at Camp Nou, give our official backing for Elon Musk’s takeover of Manchester United, and try to settle on Sam Allardyce or Harry Redknapp for the Leeds United job. Yeah, we’re not convinced either.

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On The Continent: Can PSG function without Mbappé? Feb 16, 2023

Three defeats on the spin have got the vultures circling in Paris. But who’s under threat?

Dotun and Andy are joined by Jonathan Johnson to answer that question, as PSG suffer yet another disappointing night in the Champions League and look increasingly dependent on a striker who could leave at any moment. But the club that could pinch him don’t look ready to part with their striker either - we discuss Real’s own dependence on Karim Benzema as contract talks stall. Plus, how have Dortmund become less… Dortmund-y?!

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Ramble Reacts: Laser gun Martinelli Feb 16, 2023

A humdinger at the Emirates between Arsenal and Man City! Marcus, Pete and Andy relive it all.

We also recast the title race as Star Wars characters, Pete humbly addresses the Arsenal fans who gave him stick on Monday, and Andy sides with Richard Keys. Just another day at the office.

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Roy Keane vs Patrick Vieira Feb 15, 2023

As Arsenal prepare for a decisive title tussle with the blue side of Manchester, we look back at the golden era of the Gunners’ title rivalry with the red side.

And there was plenty of red mist as well: it’s the Ramble’s Guide To Keane vs Vieira!

See you out there.

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Ramble Reacts: Turn the rave off Feb 14, 2023

Marcus, Luke and David convened straight after full time to discuss a Merseyside derby with a hella lot riding on it. But just remember it’s the anniversary of a Darius Vassell goal for England, yeah?

We talk Jordan Pickford’s lack of qualifications to be a pilot, the return of Sean Dyche’s s**t coat, and young Stefan Bajčetić winning the battle in midfield – as well as Mo Salah’s heart, apparently. Plus, what few handbags there were on the pitch is made up for by David and Luke on the pod. Ding ding ding!

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The Ramble: I clean my jeans all the time Feb 13, 2023

Pete’s got his Premier League sacking trousers on! Jules, Pete and Luke react to Nathan Jones’ departure, despite his outstanding xG at Luton Town. Disgraceful, really.

We explore how Southampton can choose his successor with a new reality TV show where a load of managers get in speedos, obviously. Plus, Jules wages war on Scotland and Pep’s upset because Riyad Mahrez has been doing Man City’s accounting again.

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The Preview Show: Is it all Keggy’s fault? Feb 10, 2023

It’s been a week of crisis for Manchester City after their Premier league charges. Marcus, Jim and Andy ask the question that needs to be asked: is it Kevin Keegan’s fault?

From the retired managerial legend to one of our new ‘favourites’, we then check in on Nathan Jones’ latest bizarre press conference. Elsewhere, Penaldo’s stat-padding is more legitimate than ever and we also hear why Patrick Vieira might not be too happy with our dear Andy. Join us!

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On The Continent: How will the charges against Man City affect European Football? Feb 09, 2023

The impact of Manchester City’s alleged financial breaches are being felt across Europe. Today, Miguel Delaney joins Dotun and Andy to explain how Europe’s top clubs have reacted to the charges against Man City and react to the new European Super League proposals - which Miguel believes could leave UEFA no more influential than the EFL.

Elsewhere, we question Antonio Conte’s future - even if Spurs are huge favourites in their upcoming Champions League clash with Milan - and we celebrate the English revolution in Nice!

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Wayne Rooney’s England career Feb 08, 2023

Remember the name: Wayne Rooney.

Marcus and Luke look back over the international career of one of England’s greatest ever footballers, twenty years on from his bizarre debut as one of eleven substitutes (thank Sven for that one). We track his iconic rise to the very top at Euro 2004 and the erratic mix of injuries, ill-tempered spats and undeniable magic that followed - as well as that time he called David Beckham a flash git.

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The Drop In: Peter Drury and voicing football’s greatest moments Feb 07, 2023

Today’s guest is perhaps the voice of football.

Peter Drury has commentated on some of the sport’s greatest moments in recent years. Kate sits down with him to ask about his favourite, which player has the most shoutable name, his relationship with Messi, and what - exactly - is the point of a commentator at all.

Plus, how a mistake led to Peter’s most legendary commentary one night in Rome…

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The Ramble: Dyche Dyche Baby Feb 06, 2023

What’s that saying? You can take the man out of Burnley, but you can’t take aggressively upsetting the big boys out of Sean Dyche. Told ya!

Marcus, Pete, Jim and David get stuck into that and loads of other big results, as Spurs did Arsenal a favour and Liverpool slip further into trouble. On more familiar ground, Pete’s glad that Newcastle dropped some points - some things never change.

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The Preview Show: We’re off to Flamingo Land Feb 03, 2023

Pete’s back! He brings tales of alligator-infested trips to the Flamingo Land Stadium alongside ten other Brackley Town fans. They didn’t know who he was, either.

Marcus, Vish and Jim are also here to look ahead to a bumper weekend of Barclays, as Sean Dyche bans sombreros from the Everton training ground and Todd Boehly finds Kenedy down the back of the Stamford Bridge sofa. Plus, can Jesse Marsch survive an inaccurate aerial bombardment from Jonjo Shelvey n’ co?

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On The Continent: Europe’s financial imbalance and the Catalan Glenn Hoddle Feb 02, 2023

Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge provide the European perspective to a record-breaking Premier League transfer window and worry how savvy European operators might soon be squeezed out of the market.

Elsewhere, we wonder if Bayern have the patience for their Julian Nagelsmann project and assses Barcelona’s recent defensive performances - both on the pitch and in court.

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The Ramble: Don’t let anyone dim your shine, João Feb 01, 2023

Someone pass Nobby Solano his trumpet, because Newcastle are heading to Wembley! Jim, Luke and Vish react to last night’s Carabao semi-final and a spending spree on deadline day!

We discuss Sky’s coverage and why it suddenly resembles a Zoom call sales conference, before turning to the very best of the pettiness from João Live Laugh Love Cancelo. Luke also explains his firm belief that Arsenal will let the Premier League slip through their fingers on the final day and we look forward to Jonjo Shelvs turning the ship around tonight for Nottingham Forest! If he’s let into the stadium, that is…

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Number Nines Jan 31, 2023

Today, we unpack football’s most fabled shirt number and position: the number nine.

Marcus, David and Vish steer you through the evolution of the position, from the sneaky goalhangers, to the all-action centre-forwards at the turn of the century, to… Vithushan Ehantharajah at university? Each iteration mirror broader changes in the sport. Especially Vish.

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The Ramble: Like a Carroll out of water Jan 30, 2023

Jules and Jim are joined by ESPN schills Vish and David to react to a busy FA Cup fourth round weekend!

There’s an embarrassing confusion for Jules at a baby shower, while Jim has a theory about Andy Carroll after he put the studs in star-studded at Old Trafford and we brainstorm a new One Show segment for Jermaine Jenas. Plus, Vish takes control of the jingles. Big mistake.

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The Preview Show: You better give me that effing crown Jan 27, 2023

Marcus, Jim, Andy and Luke preview a big ol’ weekend of the FA Cup!

Jim brings a troubling Mauro Icardi update, Roy Hodgson swoops down onto the pitch at Craven Cottage, and there are stunning revelations that Marcus once watched an entire Scottish Cup final in John Lewis’ TV section.

Plus, can Duncan Ferguson try to convince King Charles to become a Forest Green fan? And will his sausage fingers be allowed through the turnstiles?

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On The Continent: Making sense of the turmoil in Turin Jan 26, 2023

Dotun and Andy are joined by Italian football expert Nicky Bandini to get their heads around the chaos at Juventus. We discuss what could come next, how much money the club owe Cristiano Ronaldo, and the possibility of the deduction being reversed entirely. Plus, could title-chasing Napoli really get dragged into this?

We also discuss a truly ridiculous goal-fest in Germany and the one surprise contender that could leave Bayern looking nervously over their shoulder. And over in Spain, how have Sevilla gone from Champions League regulars to relegation strugglers?!

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The Ramble: Console yourself with a refreshing Carabao Jan 25, 2023

Jules, Luke and Jim jump into the pocket of big Carabao for a bonus Ramble! Seriously though, why is the River Tyne so green and fizzy today?

Elsewhere, Everton are in talks with Big Sam – seriously – and we find out that referees might be about to get a new card. Plus, the narrative couldn’t be stronger north of the border: a sixth-tier team whose owner makes Scotch pies beating Aberdeen. Vintage fitba.

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… José Mourinho and Pep Guardiola: Part 2! Jan 24, 2023

Today, we turn the Ramble spotlight onto the master puppeteer himself: José Mourinho.

From the moment he sprinted into our footballing lives at Old Trafford with his coat billowing behind him, to his almighty fall from grace at the Lowry Hotel in Manchester, we relive all his charm, flaws, and that absolutely unrelenting chip on his shoulder.

We explain why Real Madrid ruined his career and we settle it once and for all: who has had the most successful managerial career, Guardiola or Mourinho?

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The Ramble: An awkward encounter with Jack Wilshere Jan 23, 2023

There are barn cinders all over North London! Marcus, Jim, Vish and David react to an epic tussle between Arsenal and Manchester United.

In more exciting news, Jim meets Jack Wilshere, Kate meets Frank Lampard, and everyone wishes that Liverpool didn’t meet Chelsea. Surprisingly, David then makes the case for Dychey at Everton and we discover why Kaoru Mitoma is so bloody good. And a Ramble legend returns to the fold in the Championship. He’d bite your hand off for a draw.

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The Preview Show: Cristiano’s World Cup final Jan 20, 2023

Marcus, Luke and Andy see in the weekend! We check in with Charlie Kane, struggle to translate a very unrelaxed and dehydrated Pep Guardiola, and bring news from Cristiano Ronaldo’s debut! Is that… Kasabian’s guitarist on the left wing?

Plus, Luke finally completes his long-anticipated transformation into Richard Keys and Andy and Marcus face off in a Jack’s Encyclopaedia that will probably go immediately out of date. STOP SIGNING PLAYERS TODD FOR GOD’S SAKE!

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On The Continent: A first trophy for Xavi, but is it a new era for Barcelona? Jan 19, 2023

Where else to start this week but in Naples! After Napoli steamroll Juventus, Dotun, Lars and Andy explore just how Napoli have become the most exciting team in Europe – the secret is all in the midfield and one former Fulham man…

Elsewhere, Barcelona’s young guns prove why they can edge Real Madrid’s trophy juggernauts in the title race, even if Joan Laporta is up to more antics. Plus, how are Bayern placed without their key man between the sticks as the Bundesliga returns – and why have a team in Italy rehired their manager after 36 hours?!

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Pep Guardiola and José Mourinho: Part 1! Jan 18, 2023

Two managers have defined football in the 21st century more than anyone else. And luckily for us, they have also both absolutely hated each other! Across two special Ramble Guides, we’re exploring their influence and their hatred in all its glory.

In Part 1, Marcus, Andy and Vish look at the career of Pep Guardiola. We discuss how he built Barcelona and simultaneously pissed everyone off, how his rivalry with Mourinho at Real Madrid almost broke him, and his unrivalled influence on English football.

We’ll be back next Tuesday to discuss the fallen angel himself: José Mourinho!

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The Drop In: Lutz Pfannenstiel and how to build a football team Jan 17, 2023

How do you build a football team from scratch? That’s exactly the dilemma today’s guest has had to overcome!

Lutz Pfannenstiel is the only footballer in history to play in all six FIFA continental confederations. And now, he’s sporting director of St Louis City, a brand new football club entering MLS next month. We asked him what it’s like to build a squad - and a fanbase - from nothing and how he’s drawn on one of the most unique playing careers in the sport to guide the club forward.

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The Ramble: Let’s not be silly Jan 16, 2023

Marcus, Jim, Vish and Pete react to a huge weekend in the Premier League! Arsenal and Arteta exorcise their demons at Spurs, while VAR categorically does not in Manchester where Marcus Rashford set the record for the world’s longest dummy.

We also discuss whether both Antonio Conte and Jurgen Klopp have lost their magic touch and Everton sink deeper into the mire. But anyone up for a Lampard-Moyes Freaky Friday body swap?

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The Preview Show: Down and Wout Jan 13, 2023

It’s derby weekend, baby! And that’s just Moore vs Brassell…

Marcus, Andy, Pete and Luke look ahead to two juicy derbies in Manchester and North London! Plus, Andy gets an absolute battering over another shameful Wout Weghorst prediction and Chelsea take their new car out of the parking lot and immediately get it written off. Oh dear Graham.

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Bonus Teaser: The Teams of Our Lives - Arsenal's Invincibles Jan 13, 2023

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It's North London derby weekend! So last week on the Football Ramble Patreon, Marcus and Jim took a trip down memory lane...

Every Sunday, we release a brand new bonus Ramble exclusively for our Patreon subscribers. This month, we're running a series called The Teams of Our Lives, where different Ramblers step into the studio for half an hour to relive football's greatest sides and their experience of them. From Pete on Bobby Robson's Newcastle, to Andy on Pep's Barcelona, what's not to love?!

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On The Continent: The rise and fall of João Félix at Atlético Madrid Jan 12, 2023

Dotun and Andy are joined by Miguel Delaney to discuss the big signing of January: João Félix to Chelsea. But how did Atlético Madrid go from spending over £100m on a player to farming him out on loan to Chelsea?

We also discuss the reaction to Gareth Bale’s retirement in Spain, chaos at the French Football Federation and what Zinedine Zidane’s got to do with it, and reflect on Gianluca Vialli’s legacy in Italy after a weekend of touching tributes.

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Journeymen Jan 11, 2023

With Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Al Nassr, he’s now played for five different clubs in five different countries. So he has officially joined that revered, mocked and suspicious legion: the journeymen! But, what are they? What makes them tick? And why can some players – and clubs – just never settle?

Today, we take a deep dive into the players and managers who simply cannot stop moving: including the goalkeeper who has played on every continent, the striker who was caught with cocaine at Chessington World of Adventures, and Sven – obviously.

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The Drop In: Neil Warnock and the secrets of management Jan 10, 2023

Today’s guest needs no introduction. The gaffer for 1,603 games in professional league football, no one has managed more in England. Kate quizzes Neil Warnock about some of his surprising secrets of management and some of his many unsurprising bust-ups down the years.

Plus, Marcus’ Warnock impersonation rated AND Pep Talks returns…

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The Ramble: Vish’s house price Ramble Jan 09, 2023

Vish is back on the pod! He joins Marcus, Pete and Jim for an FA Cup round-up with all the pace of a runaway train pushed by Cody Gakpo!

We chat Newcastle doing Newcastle things, a new contender for football’s most attractive goalkeeper, and cupsets all over the gaff! Elsewhere, Pete wages war against Wrexham, Marcus gets uncharacteristically angry at VAR and we check in with Julen Lopetegui’s lil secret camera.

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The Preview Show: Rather he didn't have done that Jan 06, 2023

Marcus, Pete , Jim and Andy are here to preview that most wonderful time of year: FA Cup third round weekend, baby!

While Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr debut descends into chaos, we hear about scores being settled at Stevenage vs Newcastle in 2009, Accrington Stanley’s war with the council, and Vinnyball at Burnley! Plus, some not-so-bright ideas from Crawley Town’s resident crypto bros and – as usual – Jamie O’Hara!

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On The Continent: Can Napoli keep up their title tilt? Jan 05, 2023

Dotun and Andy are joined by Nicky Bandini to chew over the return of Serie A, where Napoli’s unbeaten run at last ground to a halt!

We discuss whether this is a sign of things to come as teams struggle to return to form after a World Cup and winter break. Elsewhere, PSG also taste league defeat for the first time this season – and Lens bossed it – and it’s a tale of three marquee strikers in Spain!

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The Ramble: One Salt Bae and a Funeral Jan 04, 2023

Jules, Jim, Pete and Lars choose violence today - just like Newcastle last night.

They discuss Mikel Arteta’s latest touchline antics and Cristiano Ronaldo’s unveiling, where everything went to plan apart from forgetting which country he was in. Plus, crises galore! Everton and James Tarkowski head slide into their latest disaster, while Liverpool continue to labour and Antonio Conte continues to Antonio Conte.

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… The FA Cup third round Jan 03, 2023

This weekend sees the return of perhaps the most enjoyable fixture in the English football calendar: it's the FA Cup third round!

Marcus, Luke and Jim are here with your definitive guide to the showpiece of the oldest cup competition in world football. From the tournament's unique traditions and quirks to some of its most celebrated moments and notable cult heroes, it's truly one of our favourite things in football. So point a glitzy Premier League team in the direction of your local mud bath, fetch a ball from the gardens over the road and join us!

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The Ramble: What do you expect, lads? Jan 02, 2023

Marcus, Luke, Jim and David kick off the new year with a slice of familiarity, as Antonio Conte continues to moan about a lack of Spurs signings while the rot sets in and Ivan Toney continues his goalscoring shithousery.

Elsewhere, the David Moyes Gloom hangs over West Ham while Arsenal have one hand on the Premier League trophy - sixteen games in. Get the ticker-tape!

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The Preview Show: Jack in Milan Dec 30, 2022

Marcus, Luke and Andy look ahead to a bumper weekend of Premier League action, as Nottingham Forest search for a striker down the back of the sofa and Erling Haaland picks up where he left off.

Elsewhere, Emi Martínez is back for the revenge match that nobody wanted, while a former England manager has apparently been visited by the ghost of his father - have a guess which one.

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Pelé Dec 30, 2022

Last night, we lost one of football’s true greats as Pelé passed away at the age of 82.

Marcus, Jim and Luke relive his legendary international career, his complicated relationship with Santos as he grew into football’s first global celebrity, and his lasting importance to football – and sport – itself.

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Improving Football in 2023 Dec 29, 2022

With the new year around the corner, it’s time to reflect, spend time with our loved ones… and suggest some of the worst format changes to football imaginable!

Marcus, Luke, Pete and Jim hammer out their new year's resolutions for football in 2023 and hear some of your suggestions! Piers Morgan banned from all sport, anyone?

Listen to our Guide To… Football’s Original Rules for more madcap ideas that *actually* happened. Believe us, the officiating has improved since 1863…

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The Drop In: Omar Elabdellaoui and football’s most extraordinary comeback Dec 28, 2022

Almost two years ago today, Norway international Omar Elabdellaoui went blind in a firework explosion.

11 surgeries and 13 months later, he returned to the pitch for Galatasaray. Kate catches up with him about his incredible journey since that New Year’s Eve in 2020 and how he is seeing football – literally – with new eyes.

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Gimme that shirt: The Premier League returns! Dec 27, 2022

Jules, Andy and Pete douse their flaming Christmas puddings with some goals, more misguided footballer tattoos, and Manchester United tears...

They chew over the best of the Boxing Day football, where Spurs picked up from exactly the same confusing place they left off and Darwin Núñez proves for some that he is the second coming of Andy Carroll. Plus, a Newcastle fan embraces the real spirit of Christmas: wrestling with a child for Joelinton’s shirt.

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… The Original Rules of Football Dec 26, 2022

In December 1863, a bunch of the most Victorian-sounding men imaginable gathered together to hammer out what would become the foundation of the beautiful game: the English Football Association’s rules for football.

But – by jove! – not much of what they agreed makes sense today. Marcus, Jim and Pete take you through it on today’s Guide!

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Christmas Football Dec 23, 2022

’Tis the season for yellow cards and Robbie Savage having a fight in the Christmas party chocolate fountain!

Jules, Luke and Jim bring you a comprehensive run down of that most unique of English football phenomena: the Christmas schedule.

From the *very* homely origins of the tradition, to some memorable Boxing Day moments in years gone by, we’ll run you through it all - and introduce you to the master Christmas truant! And no, it isn’t Kevin Nolan.

Merry Christmas from all of us here at the Ramble!

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Best of the 2022 World Cup: Part 2 Dec 22, 2022

Join us for part two of our World Cup whip-round, as we bring you some of our favourite Ramble clips from the knockout stages.

Lionel Messi fulfilled the dreams of millions, while England’s impressive development still couldn’t get them past a miserly France. Steve McClaren’s lookalike, a violent Terry Butcher and the Icardis also make some surprise cameos!

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Best of the 2022 World Cup: Part 1 Dec 21, 2022

Today, we look back at our favourite moments from the group stages of a truly weird World Cup.

The group stages threw up some absolute #narrative this tournament, with some heroic performances from the likes of Morocco and Japan, as well as England’s transition from easay -> awful -> easay. We also check in with Wayne Rooney’s (little) man management and Lineker’s Bar in Ayia Napa. Join us for all that nonsense!

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On The Continent: Our World Cup roundup Dec 20, 2022

Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen are here with our final OTC of the World Cup, as we plot Kylian Mbappé’s route back to the summit of world football. Has Lionel Messi passed on the torch yet?

We also recap our winners and losers from the tournament, as Croatia proved class is permanent and Belgium’s golden generation truly lost their shine. Plus, it’s the OTC World Cup awards!

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A World Cup final for the ages Dec 19, 2022

Argentina are champions of the world! Marcus, Pete, Jim and Andy revel in an extraordinary night of drama. And trophy-humping.

Plus, we look back on what has been a strange month of football for so many reasons.

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On The Continent: Goodbye Morocco and narratives galore for the World Cup final! Dec 18, 2022

Andy is joined by Nicky Bandini and French football expert Jonathan Johnson to unpack an undoubtedly dramatic finale to the 2022 World Cup.

While all the talk is about Lionel Messi’s legacy, what does this final mean for Kylian Mbappé? They also explain why Zinedine Zidane seems to have been left so miffed and discuss their players of the tournament!

But before all that, what’s the future for Morocco after a sensational run? And we remember a footballing great.

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Mad King Infantino: Morocco and Croatia fight for third and another FIFA tournament, is it? Dec 16, 2022

Jules, Luke and Jim convene at Ramble HQ with just one more sleep before the most exciting day of the year: the World Cup 3rd/4th play-off!

We hear your suggestions for replacing this fixture - including an Gianni Infantino vs Florentino Perez pillow fight. Speaking of which, Gianni’s been in front of the mic again and we re-launch a competition of our own: it’s Moore vs Breach in Jack’s Encyclopaedia!

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Ice cream banquet: Morocco’s dream is over and it’s another final for France! Dec 15, 2022

Marcus, Luke and Andy react to last night’s second semi-final, where Morocco threw the kitchen sink at France. But Antoine Griezmann is so adaptable he’s also probably a plumber now.

Elsewhere, the studio is split over how France and Argentina will match-up, we discuss whether the next England manager should be English, and we determine just what kind of dessert the third-fourth play-off is.

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On The Continent: Messi takes Argentina to the summit, Morocco’s story so far, and Portugal’s special new gaffer Dec 14, 2022

Dotun, Andy and David relive an extraordinary night for Lionel Messi and Argentina as they thwacked Croatia to reach the World Cup final.

While Messi summons the spirit of Zinedine Zidane in 2006, we discuss how Lionel Scaloni and the supporting cast have turned things around since defeat to Saudi Arabia.

We also explain why Portugal’s match-up with José Mourinho is a terrible idea and we preview the big one tonight! Can Morocco do it?

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Breach of respect: Southgate mulls on his future while Messi vs Modric awaits Dec 13, 2022

Now the dust has settled on another England exit, Jules, Luke and Andy reflect on the future of Gareth Southgate, England and – most importantly all – Dave the cat. STOP JACK, HE’S NOT A LOAF OF BREAD MATE!

We assess the reasonable and absolutely ridiculous options to replace Southgate and turn to our first semi-final: Argentina vs Croatia! If Lionel Messi is done with Wout Weghorst, that is…

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Haaard: England despair and Morocco make history Dec 11, 2022

Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete reflect on a heartbreaking night for England that both bodes well for the future and summons some very familiar ghosts of the past.

And bloody hell, Morocco! We ask whether they can ‘Greece it’ and go all the way.

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On The Continent: Croatia won the battle, while Louis van Gaal's army lost the war Dec 10, 2022

Dotun and Andy are joined by Nicky Bandini to look over a pair of cracking quarter-finals, as Croatia's gnarly persistence got the better of Neymar n co - the favourites are out!

Elsewhere last night, Louis van Gaal bows out with typical good grace after their loss via judges' decision to Lionel Messi’s security team. We also look ahead to Morocco vs Portugal and pay our respects to the legendary Grant Wahl.

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Let me entertain you: England prepare for a humdinger with France Dec 09, 2022

Marcus and Luke are here for a special England vs France preview ahead of tomorrow! They discuss how Kyle Walker and co could contain Kylian Mbappé, why Gareth Southgate absolutely has to lift the handbrake, and the less than ideal presence of Robbie Williams in the England camp.

Plus, our favourite correspondence ahead of the game! Listen in for all you need to know ahead of the big one tomorrow night.

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May we keep playing well and dancing: Netherlands prepare for Messi and the Croatians are coming! Dec 09, 2022

It’s the business end of the World Cup, people! Marcus, Jim and David look ahead to two crunch quarter finals today.

Louis van Gaal has been dishing out more kisses as his squad gear themselves up for Argentina and Lionel Messi – who may or may not soon be banned from Mexico – while Brazil have more dance routines (and stray cats) ready for Croatia! Will it be two upsets or a titanic South American semi-final match-up? Listen in to find out what we think!

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Older than time itself: Parties on the streets of Morocco and Portugal have a new star! Dec 07, 2022

Marcus, Luke and Pete pile into the studio after Morocco only bloomin’ went and did the Spanish! How’s Luis Enrique going to Twitch about this one…

We discuss why the Spanish keep coming unstuck, why Samuel Eto’o kneed a man in the head, and why Portugal were so, so much better without Ronaldo. We also celebrate two forces that have been with us since the dawn of time – Pepe and Wayne Rooney. Wazza is just the gift that keeps on giving.

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On The Continent: France’s weak spots, how the Dutch stop Messi, and spicy Swiss casseroles Dec 06, 2022

Andy, David and Lars bring you the scouting report on Les Bleus! What’s their main weakness? Can England win if Kylian Mbappé is on song? And who’s the Frenchman who’s quietly become player of the tournament…

They also reflect on Brazil’s samba masterclass and where that leaves the field – plus, how an Everton flop can tame Lionel Messi and how has Cristiano Ronaldo fallen out with Fernando Santos of all people! There could be an upset on the Alpine horizon.

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Handbrakes off: England march into the quarters, where they’ll face Storm Kylian Dec 05, 2022

It’s another easay win for England! Marcus, Luke and Jim recap their impressive performance, as Jordan Henderson reminded us of the past and the ridiculous Jude Bellingham excited us for the future.

Elsewhere, Olivier Giroud stands atop France’s male goalscoring charts after their win against Poland! No doubt Kylian Mbappe can make a further dent in Olivier’s lead when they line up against England on Saturday…

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Wanda around: Australia heartbreak, Denzel downs the USA, and England’s good luck charm Dec 04, 2022

So close and yet so far: Jules, Pete and Andy discuss the big news. Mauro and Wanda Icardi are indeed back together.

It was a huge night for Argentinian football in more ways than one of course – we reflect on the Messi hype and an inspiring tourney for the Socceroos (without any accents, for once). We also discuss how the USA will look going forwards and why England will definitely fare better because a bird pooed on Luke Shaw the other day.

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Let the knockouts commence: South Korean scenes and Aboubakar’s blaze of glory! Dec 03, 2022

Marcus, Lars and Jim convene at Ramble HQ After one final portion of the World Cup group stage banquet.

We discuss an incredible night for South Korea and Cristiano Ronaldo’s great generosity – plus the happiest man to ever be sent off in a World Cup, a very teary Luis Suárez and a very punchy Edison Cavani.

We also find out how FIFA are well-prepared to make sure the group stage format is never this good again.

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The Maoam Monster: Bloody hell Japan, Germany crash out, and misshapen balls Dec 02, 2022

Jules, Pete and Andy chat about a truly epic night of football! Not for Japanese policemen, mind.

Japan top the Group of Death™ against all odds while Kai Havertz at least wins the real quiz sponsored by Budweiser. Plus, a Mexican fan stabs his telly and Harry Maguire finally makes an appearance in Ghana’s parliament.

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At The Match: Andy and Jules watch Portugal vs Uruguay! Dec 02, 2022

Journey with Andy and Jules to the Lusail Stadium for Portugal’s second group stage game against Uruguay at the 2022 World Cup.

They discuss the strangeness of this tournament, the atmosphere in the country amongst the fans, and encounter an alarming number of grown men doing Cristiano Ronaldo’s trademark celebration! Plus, hidden hot dogs and Bud Zeroes all round…

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On The Continent: Is this finally Lionel Messi’s World Cup and what happened to Denmark?! Dec 01, 2022

Dotun and Andy are joined by French football expert Jonathan Johnson after a dramatic day for World Cup giants and unfancied hopefuls alike!

Amidst a baffling night for Poland, we discuss why Argentina and Lionel Messi are fitting together at just the right time. Plus, why France could be knocked off their stride by defeat to Tunisia and Andy curse ANOTHER dark horse…

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Best thing since sliced veg: England put Wales to the sword and Louis van Gaal sharpens his knife Nov 30, 2022

Definitive proof last night: it’s always good to have a Marcus in there!

Marcus, Jim and David discuss England’s 3-0 victory over Wales and just how responsible Chesney Hawkes was for that second half storm. We also deliberate who Southgate should go with in the knockouts after Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden impress. And it isn’t over for Gareth Bale in a Wales shirt, but should it be?

Meanwhile, USA and their swashbuckling midfield progress – how far can they go? Plus, Senegal prepare to batter the England band with some brilliant drums and Dick Advocaat rides again!

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Jordan Ayew’s whip party: A true World Cup barn-burner, Ghana set up Uruguay shootout, and the hair of god Nov 29, 2022

Whew, what a day of World Cup football! Marcus, Lars and Pete bounce into the studio after Vincent Aboubakar and Serbia’s mad defensive line make a very entertaining combination and Jordan Ayew whips down the South Koreans.

Elsewhere, we take a trip to Richarlison’s island which may or may not be owned by Sven, Cristiano Ronaldo and Piers Morgan call upon the Hair of God, and Marcus gets very confused by the Far Cry video game franchise.

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On The Continent: Spain lack the knockout punch, Belgium’s ageing greats look ordinary, and Portugal’s bizarre approach Nov 28, 2022

Dotun and Andy are joined by Miguel Delaney to recap more Qatar clashes, as Spain and Germany both rope-a-doped their way to honours even in last night’s main event.

Elsewhere, Belgium’s ageing generation looked all out of ideas against Morocco while Croatia keep their fountain of youth flowing. And, with a clash tonight against serial shithousers Uruguay, can Portugal finally sort themselves out?

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I don't trust 'em: Lionel Messi saves the day, the Aussies have a chance, and France advance Nov 27, 2022

Marcus, Andy and Pete are here to answer this World Cup's definitive question: after last night's heroics, have Robert Lewandowski and Lionel Messi secured a move to Fulham?

Elsewhere the Aussies' great win over Tunisia gives them hope, Andy's going to have a fight with Graeme Souness and Wayne Rooney's bizarre (little) man management skills have been exposed.

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Patreon Teaser: Pete’s Film Club returns! Nov 27, 2022

What happens when Sepp Blatter and FIFA make a film? Today, Pete and Luke find out...

We’re releasing bonus weekly editions of Pete's Film Club on our Patreon throughout the World Cup. Here’s a taste of our first episode out today, where Pete and Luke review FIFA's self-funded film about its own history. It's United Passions! Oh God.

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Just like old times: England disappoint, Wales get undone and Qatar make history Nov 26, 2022

Marcus, Jim and David trudge into the studio after a turgid night for England, who reminded us just how bad we used to have it. It’s okay though: Uri Geller’s helicopter is on its way to Qatar to save the day.

Speaking of Qatar, they officially made history as the tournament’s worst hosts after losing to Ecuador. We also recap Wales’ last-gasp sickener against Iran - not that any of their fans mind, as they’re all on the beach in Tenerife.

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Respect the elderly: Penaldo strikes again and England take on USA! Nov 25, 2022

In a moment reminiscent of watching Hot Fuzz on ITV2, Penaldo struck again on another jam-packed day of World Cup action!

Marcus, Jim and Andy are on hand to thank Portugal and Ghana for delivering an unbelievable half of football. Elsewhere, we can say the tournament has properly started now Brazil have played and we get ready for the big one tonight, as Aaron Ramsdale proves he has too much spare time ahead of England vs USA…

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On The Continent: Germany falter, Spain can win everything with kids, and are France favourites again? Nov 24, 2022

The Bundesliga beat Germany!

The league’s Japanese contingent felled Hansi Flicke’s men yesterday in another huge upset, while Spain crush Costa Rica. Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini provide the European perspective on it all in our first World Cup edition of On The Continent!

What’s wrong with Germany’s mentality? Can Spain’s kids carry them all the way? And why are France better with Olivier Giroud than Karim Benzema?

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Giroud is my boo boo: Saudi scenes, France redeemed, and Ronaldo peeved Nov 23, 2022

Wow. Saudi Arabia only went and beat Argentina – and Hervé Renard has impregnated Pete.

Jules, Pete and David take in a seismic Day 3 of the World Cup as front doors are tore from hinges across Saudi Arabia and everyone’s boo boo Olivier Giroud rolls back the years. Plus, the return of the Cumdog and Cristiano Ronaldo is OUT at Manchester United!

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The Football Ramble's Guide To... Unforgettable World Cup Moments Nov 22, 2022

We're back with another trip into the archives as Marcus, Luke and Andy recount some truly iconic moments from World Cups past - we also mention Jogi Löw's scratch n' sniff, so there's that.

Join us for a selection of our favourites that remind us of just how good the World Cup can really be, from Zinedine Zidane's curtain call to shithousery, pangs of despair and moments of utter genius.

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Just for boys: Old man Bale strikes again and anyone for some stoppage time? Nov 22, 2022

Live from the Scotch egg bar: Jules, Pete and Andy!

They chew over Wales’ battling draw with the USA, learn that bucket hats are just for boys and there’s an embarrassing injury for Senegal which leaves Jules wishing she wasn’t in the same room as Pete…

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Legitimately easay: England hit six! Nov 21, 2022

Aunts, uncles, parents – the whole family are giddy! Marcus, Jim and David react to England’s thrashing of Iran – which leaves one of the present company stuffed with humble pie. That Jude Bellingham kid is pretty good, isn’t he?

We also discuss the FA’s decision for Harry Kane not to wear the One Love armband after pressure from FIFA and Cristiano Ronaldo speaks to someone whose first name isn’t Piers.

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Why Morgan, why: Qatar implode, Infantino goes off the rails, and Iran beckons for England! Nov 21, 2022

We're off! And Morgan Freeman is off too, crawling down a sewage pipe out of the stadium...

Marcus, Jim, Pete and David Cartlidge relive last night's pomp, ceremony and absolutely diabolical football as Qatar were dismantled by West Ham's third best striker in 2014/15.

Plus, Pete defends ferrets almost as vigorously as Gianni Infantino defends his hair and we preview England vs Iran! We decide the Three Lions might be okay because we simply can't remember what they were like last time out.

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Inside the Qatar World Cup: Episode 3 Nov 20, 2022

What does the future look like for Qatar, football, and the people we’ve spoken to?

Kate finds out more about the precarious situation of the LGBTQ+ community in the country and speaks to the only publicly gay Qatari. After officials were in a standoff with Danish broadcasters this week, Kate also explores Qatar's media environment and asks whether this World Cup will – really – be a wake-up call for the football community. Once the spotlight moves on, there are simply no guarantees.

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Lions Watch: How far will England progress at the World Cup? Nov 19, 2022

England have a super coach boom, boom boom! On this final edition of Lions Watch, Marcus and Luke are on hand to predict how far England – and their super coach – will go at the World Cup and discuss what would constitute success for Gareth Southgate's gang.

We also hear your expectations for the Three Lions in Qatar and round-up the latest news coming out of the England camp!

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The Preview Show: Break glass for Robbie Williams Nov 18, 2022

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Two more sleeps until the World Cup! And you know what that means: a curtain-raising gig from Robbie Williams in an authoritarian state!

Jules, Luke, Vish and Pete get stuck into England’s prospects, what Jogi Löw’s doing in that tent with time on his hands, and just how much meat Argentina have brought with them. Expect lots of frankly outrageous takes because, well, no one can @ us on Twitter anymore.

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On The Continent: The most open World Cup since 2006 Nov 17, 2022

On the pitch, this might be the best World Cup for a generation. But off the pitch, it couldn’t be worse.

Dotun and Andy are joined by Miguel Delaney to discuss these two ‘parallel’ World Cups. They explore the state of play for Europe’s elite and wonder whether the Cristiano Ronaldo sideshow will derail Portugal’s hopes. We also discuss how Qatar’s entrenched relationship with European football – and France especially – has led us to this point, as both France’s president and the captain of their national team call on fans to focus on the football.

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… World Cup One-Hit Wonders Nov 16, 2022

The World Cup has a funny habit of throwing up the most surprising heroes who write themselves into folklore, stay with us for decades – and then, inexplicably, go on to do absolutely nothing else!

Marcus, Jim and Vish celebrate some of the very best nations and players who have been there once and called it quits. From the man who scored five goals in a single World Cup game, to the South Korean star who became better known for presenting the TV show ‘Four Wheeled Restaurant’ – it’s all right here. This one’s for you, Toto Schillaci.

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Inside the Qatar World Cup: Episode 2 Nov 15, 2022

What does this World Cup mean for Qatar? Kate goes inside the Qatar club game and finds signs of a very deliberate footballing project.

But are Qatar’s intentions going to survive their first contact with reality? We examine the tournament infrastructure for fans across Doha – from an unfinished fan park, to FIFA's luxury 'tent city' and desolate stadium surroundings – and find out that the World Cup is splitting Qatari society down the middle.

Our third and final episode of the series is out on Sunday November 20th.

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The Ramble: Sorry, Not U Nov 14, 2022

The Premier League has packed up for Christmas! Marcus, Vish, Pete and Andy are here to pore over all the weekend’s final fizzles.

Arsenal are officially Top at Daylight Savings™, joined at the King’s table by Newcastle United and a few Spurs lads. Elsewhere, Cristiano Ronaldo’s taken another humble step down the path to redemption and we plot a daring heist to get Ivan Toney to Qatar.

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Lions Watch: England’s squad announcement and don’t underestimate Iran Nov 12, 2022

The England squad has finally been unveiled!! Luke and Marcus are on hand to answer the big questions surrounding Gareth Southgate’s selection, including i) why has he picked Maguire and ii) who will Mr Sheen be supporting at the World Cup?

Elsewhere, we are joined by Iranian football expert Sina Saemian who explains why England shouldn’t underestimate Iran in their opening group game.

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The Preview Show: Nasty little man Nov 11, 2022

Gareth’s Gang has been selected! James Maddison is officially declared a nice man after his call up, while Callum Wilson prepares to clean Harry Kane’s boots.

Marcus, Luke, Vish and Jim pore over that and the final weekend of Premier League fixtures, as Southampton hope to avoid a new manager trounce while Eddie Howe and Graham Potter enter Ru Paul’s Drag Race. The prize: to be the next England boss.

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On The Continent: El Gran Derbi delivers again Nov 10, 2022

Dotun and Andy are joined by Lars Sivertsen for another roundup of continental capers, with the Sevilla derby a traditionally fiery affair - three red cards anyone?

Elsewhere, we pick through the matchups for the Champions League’s knockout stages and Andy’s recent field trip to see Xabi Alonso’s struggling Leverkusen.

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World Cup Classic Combinations: Brazil & Germany Nov 10, 2022

We're back with another Classic Combinations episode! Today, Marcus, Vish and Jim discuss the two meetings between the World Cup's greatest sides: Brazil and Germany.

After they both hoovered up trophies and records throughout the 20th century, they finally met in the 2002 final, where Ronaldo's redemption wrapped up a Brazilian dream. Then, in 2014, came the horrifying nightmare - perhaps the most infamous game in football's history.

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… How not to sack a manager Nov 09, 2022

It doesn’t matter if it's your birthday. It doesn’t matter if you’ve won the league days previously. It doesn’t matter if you’ve survived 100 uneventful days at Watford. If you’re a football manager, one day you will most probably be sacked. But how best to go about it?

Marcus, Vish and Jim are here with a truly educational Guide for all you football club owners out there. From not sacking your manager while they’re live on TV (Gus Poyet), to forgetting their birthday (Trevor Francis) and generally being ruthless robots (Chelsea), there are plenty of pitfalls the modern club should avoid. Don’t be that club!

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Inside the Qatar World Cup: Episode 1 Nov 08, 2022

How did we get here? Kate travels back to 2010 and finds out how Qatar’s migrant worker crisis unfolded – and continues to endure to this day.

She speaks to three workers about their experiences in the country, including one man who helped build some of the World’s Cup most prestigious venues. Their stories paint a stark, bleak picture of the abusive conditions suffered by those on which this tournament has been built.

Episode 2 is out Tuesday November 15th. Our third and final episode will be released on Sunday November 20th.

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The Ramble: The Combine Harvester of Doom Nov 07, 2022

A crackers weekend of Premier League football can only mean one thing: fire up the managerial merry-go-round!

Marcus, Vish, Jim and Lars chew over it all as Ralph Hasenhüttl’s Southampton reign ends and Julen Lopetegui lines up the Wolves gig. Elsewhere, Bournemouth and Jesse Marsch battle to be crowned the league’s chaos merchants and Liverpool register their first away win! Spurs with yet another helping hand…

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Strength in Numbers, with Rio Ferdinand Nov 07, 2022

Today, Luke sits down for an open conversation about men's mental health with a Premier League icon.

Rio Ferdinand once said he was the last person who would speak openly about mental health, but he's since become a huge advocate for the cause. He joins Luke for a chat about how he's changed since retiring from the game, ways men can better approach conversations around their own mental health and just how valuable listening can really be.

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Introducing: Inside the Qatar World Cup Nov 06, 2022

A new three-part series. Episode 1 available Tuesday November 8th, right here on the Football Ramble feed.

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Lions Watch: Jordan Pickford feels calm, the USA feel confident and Sam Allardyce thinks he could win the World Cup Nov 05, 2022

It's the day we hoped would never come, as Sam Allardyce and Sammy Lee infiltrate Lions Watch! On today's episode, Marcus and Luke pick apart a disappointingly poor take from Big Sam and his little Werther’s Originals unwrapping pal.

Elsewhere, Jordan Pickford's performances are giving us hope, and we're joined by the brilliant Alexis Guerreros from US Soccer podcast The Cooligans, who explains why the US Men's National Team are feeling confident ahead of their Group B crunch match with the Three Lions. We’ll see Alexis, we’ll see!

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The Preview Show: Brave hearts, run free Nov 04, 2022

Marcus, Jim, Vish and Andy look ahead to Scotland’s inevitable takeover of the Premier League, as their valiant soldiers fly into tackles with all the reckless abandon of a nation not at the World Cup.

There are some tasty ties to take a look at, as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hosts his beloved Arsenal and Harry Kane marches to provincial war with Jurgen Klopp. Plus, moose pitch invasions and the return of the FA Cup proper!

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At The Match: West Ham’s next European adventure Nov 04, 2022

Andy heads to East London’s blend of hipsters and Hammers to check in with West Ham’s latest continental capers.

He’s joined by broadcaster and lifelong fan Nat Coombs to discuss the club’s transition to their new stadium, how European football has renewed the fans’ relationship with the club and what to expect from the Moyes Revolution.

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On The Continent: A Giroud Awakening Nov 03, 2022

Andy's joined by Nicky Bandini and French football expert Jonathan Johnson for today's continental capers, as we tie up all those Champions League loose ends.

Milan continue to impress with Olivier Giroud leading the charge, while a collection of French teams struggle to make any discernible Europa League impact. And, with the World Cup a few weeks away, we look into the dressing room dynamics at PSG, with at least two of their megastars set for an ultimately disappointing autumn.

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World Cup Classic Combinations: Wayne Rooney & Cristiano Ronaldo, 2006 Nov 03, 2022

On today's bonus episode, Marcus, Jim and Andy look back at a classic combo from World Cups past. We return to 2006, where England's hopes of glory hinged on one stamp - and a wink.

Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo had established themselves as two of Europe's brightest young stars when they met in the World Cup quarter-finals in 2006. We look back over that tempestuous game that riled up English fans and media alike for months afterwards. Even if they conveniently forgot that Rooney literally stamped on a man's groin.

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Ramble Reacts: Fathers against VAR Nov 02, 2022

Marcus, Vish and Pete jump on the mic straight after Tottenham’s chaotic stumble into the next round, thanks to Charlie Kane revving his motorbike around the streets of Marseille.

Elsewhere, two late Liverpool goals saw off Napoli and Atlético followed up on bottling the Champions League by bottling the Europa League. Somehow, we also stumble on England’s 55-man long list for the World Cup which apparently includes Callum Wilson, Danny Welbeck and 2001’s Michael Owen.

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The Drop In: Ben Mee Nov 01, 2022

Kate heads to Brentford to talk to one of the Premier League’s most eloquent characters.

Ben Mee has a fascinating story: from starting out at Man City in the midst of the takeover in 2008, to becoming a lynchpin of Sean Dyche’s Burnley, and a spokesperson for parents dealing with miscarriages and childbirth after the premature birth of his and his wife’s daughter.

He puts us in the shoes of being a Premier League footballer, discusses what went wrong at Burnley, what makes a good leader on the pitch, and - of course - why Sean Dyche ate a worm one time.

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The Ramble: Jesse G Oct 31, 2022

The wheels are officially falling off at Liverpool as Jesse G’s Leeds #playliketheworldiswatching. But what’s going on at Anfield!?

Marcus, Jim and Vish are joined by OTC’s finest, David Cartlidge! They discuss two big old upsets as Graham Potter is left seeking Thomas Tuchel’s Indian health retreat, while Mount Vesuvius in Tottenham remains dormant for now. We do hear about one Italian manager who injured an opposition coach with a focaccia, though. Obviously.

Plus, an unlikely standoff between Marcus and Pat Nevin.

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Lions Watch: Jude Bellingham keeps delivering, Iwan Roberts talks Wales and a Carolina Reaper from Jamie Carragher Oct 29, 2022

Marcus is joined by two very special guests on today's episode. Andy Brassell is here to give us an update on how our continental Lions are getting on and to reassure us that Jude Bellingham is just as good as we want him to be.

After that, Iwan Roberts gives Marcus an update on England's Group B rivals Wales and explains why England shouldn't write off Gareth Bale just yet. And just when you thought the excitement couldn't get any more spicy, we get our first Carolina Reaper on the Take Thermometer! Phew!

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The Preview Show: Let’s dehydrate ‘em, lads Oct 28, 2022

Marcus, Jim and Andy up the shithousing stakes on today’s jam-packed Preview Show!

We’re delighted to see Unai Emery back in the Prem, even if it seems like he’s been taking tactical tips from Joey Barton. His Aston Villa side take on Newcastle - Callum Wilson shithousing aplenty - while Antony reminded us that football should actually be fun ahead of Man Utd's clash with West Ham. Plus, the Graham Potter Derby is already upon us!

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At The Match: Steven Gerrard's last game (feat. Marcus Speller) Oct 28, 2022

Andy's joined by resident Fulham fanatic and Ramble legend Marcus Speller for another episode of At The Match, the series that takes you to the very heart of football matches across the world!

After a lovely stroll down the Thames, the boys settle in at the Putney End for a Fulham masterclass - and incidentally see the end of Steven Gerrard's reign at Villa. Sorry about that, Stevie...

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On The Continent: Inside Number Nine Oct 27, 2022

Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini rule over some more Europa Mopers after the Champions League claimed its biggest victims so far. Barcelona, Juventus and Atlético Madrid are now officially out, so we assess the states of play at three wobbling giants.

Elsewhere, as Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting makes his mark at Bayern, we discuss how Europe’s top clubs are looking to frontmen of all shapes and sizes to spearhead various continental crusades.

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Introducing... The Joe Marler Show Oct 27, 2022

Here's an episode from our friends at Crowd Network that we think you'll love! Join English rugby legend Joe Marler and Tom Fordyce for a show that's not about rugby at all, really. It's a show about amazing people, who do amazing things for a living.

How do you defuse a bomb? Chris Hunter has been doing it for 25 years, so he's as good a person to ask. He’s worked all over the world, saving thousands of lives in the process. He joins Joe and Tom to discuss the mental and physical challenges of such a demanding, technical career.

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Ramble Reacts: Jack Green-ish Oct 26, 2022

Pete, Luke and Jim dig behind the headlines for the Champions League’s most important stories, as Chelsea’s worldies disguise an otherwise dull night for both them and Manchester City.

Could Ruben Loftus-Cheek eat a foot-long hot dog served by Andy Murray? Will Jack Grealish grow a sufficient crop of vegetables for the impending apocalypse? Why did Juventus vs Benfica end up with jumpers for goalposts? Your answers to last night's biggest questions, right here on Ramble Reacts!

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Footballers’ Hair Oct 25, 2022

If you think hair is merely something to protect your bonce from sunburn, you'd be wrong. Dead wrong. Especially if you're a brand-building footballer!

Marcus, Jim, Pete and Vish are here to talk about our beloved game's beloved barnets and how they've more culturally significant than you might think. From that kid shaving himself a Sven-Göran Eriksson to Ronaldo's weird wedge; from mad mullets to a plea for more Premier League perms, it's all here - so join us!

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The Ramble: The Sport is Direct Oct 24, 2022

Another win for The Miguel Almirón Experience puts Newcastle in fourth. Once again, big thanks to Mike Ashley for his support.

Marcus, Vish, Pete and Jim are here to sing the Toon's praises and look over a cracking weekend of football. Aston Villa’s '12-year-old on FIFA' approach proved hugely effective against Brentford, while Brother Brendy’s got his swagger back and Everton's training ground becomes Merseyside's hottest nightclub. All thanks to Royston Drenthe, obviously.

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Lions Watch: Kane's best understudy, listener Take Thermometer, and what would YOU do for Chris Smalling? Oct 22, 2022

There are few footballers that treat the ball with such intimate respect as Ivan Toney. Marcus and Luke discuss his sparkling form and Tammy Abraham’s struggles to we determine if we're 'Team Toney' or 'Team Tammy' ahead of the World Cup!

In the second half, José Mourinho steps up for examination on this week’s Take Thermometer - as do you! Because we’re finally rating your most honest takes on the England team.

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The Preview Show: Another Stevie Slip Oct 21, 2022

Marcus, Luke, Pete and Andy pick through some post-Craven Cottage chaos, with Villa showing Stevie G the door after a turgid performance. At least they gave him a lift home!

Also eyeing up the managerial buffet are Leeds and Southampton, while Cristiano Ronaldo’s insistent petulance threatens to overshadow his achievements. We also celebrate the return of two footballing icons: fans wearing goalie gloves in the crowd and Radja Nainggolan’s smoking habit.

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On The Continent: The Karim Dream Oct 20, 2022

Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen don their tuxedos for another episode of your one-stop shop for all things European football.

Karim Benzema secures yet another bit of glitzy jewellery with a deserved Ballon d’Or win, so we celebrate his amazing year. We also assess Xabi Alonso’s tough start to managerial life and wonder what various German and French welterweights can do to challenge the heavy hitters.

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The Ramble: We owe Kepa an apology Oct 19, 2022

We’re back with a bonus Ramble! Marcus, Luke and Jim are here to do forty minutes on Inter Miami’s playoff loss. Poor Fizzer.

We just about get to some midweek Premier League too, as Adama Traoré reminds us he’s at Wolves and Brighton can’t buy a goal. Tonight, Eddie Howe’s hoping to avoid a dizzy stick headbutt from Duncan Ferguson and Steven Gerrard’s feeling the pressure ahead of a trip to the Cottage.

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Footballers in adverts Oct 18, 2022

After our deep dive into footballers’ good/awful acting careers a few weeks back, there was only one place we could go next. Because if a footballer’s on camera, they’re normally advertising something - especially if they play for Man United.

Jules, Jim, Pete and Vish discover that the quest for a crisp pound note isn’t just confined to ex-pros hoarding crypto on Twitter. We’ve seen it all, from George Best sincerely advertising eggs to Kevin Keegan promoting road safety (terrifying) and Michael Owen’s chopper. Tremendous, by the way.

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The Ramble: Tactical foul mouth Oct 17, 2022

There were scraps galore in another regular weekend of the Barclays. Jules, Jim, Pete and Vish are here with the tale of the tape - let’s get ready to Ramble!

Liverpool edged out Man City in an absolute firecracker, while Nottingham Forest lost an early relegation six-pointer after getting too horny on main. We also check in with Graham Potter’s glow-up, take an angle grinder to yet more goalposts and applaud Blyth Spartans’ bespoke toasting services.

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Lions Watch: Mount's sparkle, defensive mistakes, and Pickford hype Oct 15, 2022

Doesn't it just make you fizz when you see one of Gareth's gang having a lovely time? Doubts might have emerged about Mason Mount's fitness on Friday night after we recorded, but he has caught the eye under his new boss, Graham Potter.

We also mourn another difficult week for England's defenders – but don't worry, at least Ben White is really attractive. And Jordan Pickford is the subject of the Take Thermometer! Will this week's take finally be a Carolina Reaper?

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The Preview Show: A fan of razz and matazz Oct 14, 2022

We check in with some of football’s most important Steves: Steven Gerrard, Steve Cooper, and... Steve Bruce. Oh no, there’s more.

Marcus, Jim and Andy discuss a titanic clash between Liverpool and Man City, discover our new favourite goalkeeper from the Cypriot top-flight, and there’s a penis update from Bolivia, of course.

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On The Continent: Shakhtar Donetsk’s story Oct 13, 2022

Andy was in Warsaw on Tuesday to witness Shakhtar Donetsk – a team playing thousands of miles from their home and made up of mainly Ukrainian players – draw with the European champions, Real Madrid. He tells Dotun and David Cartlidge about what it was like to be there and how the players are feeling as Russia’s invasion continues.

Elsewhere, Club Brugge make it to the Champions League knockouts for the first time ever having still not conceded – what are they doing so well? Antoine Griezmann finally signs for Atlético, João Félix picks a fight with Diego Simeone, and… Kylian Mbappé again, is it? We discuss his mismanagement of the simmering tensions at PSG.

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The Football Ramble's Guide To... Alan Pardew Oct 12, 2022

Some men graft their way to the top thanks to the fruits of their relentless labour, a graceful demeanour and a healthy slice of acknowledged luck. And other men are Alan Pardew - because when you're the king, you can do anything.

Spellso, Mooresey, Jimbo and Dono settle in for a thorough assessment of the perennial FA Cup bridesmaid, as we try to separate the art from the artist. How does Pete feel about his one decent season at Newcastle? Should he have managed England? Can he headbutt?

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The Drop In: David Dein Oct 11, 2022

After the release of his new book, today we're picking the brains of one of the most influential figures of the modern English game.

David Dein was a director and major shareholder at Arsenal for 24 years and was a significant voice at the FA for many of them, too. In that time, he brought Arsène Wenger to England, helped assemble one of the greatest sides of all time, and forced through the commercial behemoth that is the Premier League.

He’s certainly been at the heart of a lot of change down the years. So today, we’re asking what he makes of the game now: from its owners, to its Super League, to its money. And don't forget the vanishing spray!

**You can purchase David's new book, 'Calling the Shots: How to Win in Football and Life', here. All profits go to 'The Twinning Project' charity, which partners prisons with local football clubs to help prisoners' physical and mental wellbeing and overall rehabilitation.**

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The Ramble: You’re a wizard, Marcus Oct 10, 2022

Marcus, Luke, Vish and Jim are here after a quadruple extravaganza on Sunday, with Cristiano Ronaldo bringing up 700 and Arsenal’s youngers brushing aside a leggy Liverpool.

We wonder if Jürgen Klopp’s time is coming to a slow end on Merseyside, while Man United's one-trick pony strikes again. Elsewhere, Brentford got a Brucey Tummy Tickle™ up at St. James’ as Newcastle’s takeover anniversary loomed over a barnstorming performance.

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Patreon Bonus: Shithouse XI Oct 09, 2022

If there was ever an XI you wouldn't want to play against, it's this one...

On last week's Patreon bonus episode, we had Marcus, Jim and Vish chose their ultimate shithouse XI. From straight-up hardmen, to downright cheats you know these teams will be... pretty formidable!

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Lions Watch: Is Jack Grealish back? Oct 08, 2022

There's good and bad news coming out of Manchester City on this week's Lions Watch.

Marcus and Luke discuss what role Jack Grealish can play at the World Cup after excelling in the Champos! Plus, we wonder how Southgate can replace Kyle Walker if he misses Qatar with injury and decide whether Brother Brendy's take on James Maddison is extra hot or mango and lime.

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The Preview Show: Brother Brendy’s Envelopes Oct 07, 2022

Marcus, Luke, Vish and Jim settle in for another blockbuster Barclays weekend off the back of more midweek madness.

We’ve realised that Pep Guardiola’s biggest fan is in fact Erik ten Hag - now that is Manchester, united. We also wonder if Brendan Rodgers’ envelopes can help them to a win over Bournemouth, check in with a miserly Everton defence and see if West Ham can lift their striker curse.

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On The Continent: Is the Super League back in business? Oct 06, 2022

Florentino Pérez put the European Super League front and centre of his address to Real Madrid’s General Assembly last weekend. Ahead of December’s crucial court ruling, is he quietly gathering more support?

Miguel Delaney joins Dotun and Andy to discuss that, ask how far Luciano Spalletti’s young Neapolitan bucks can go in the Champions League, and assess how screwed Barcelona will be if they don’t make it out of the group stages.

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Ramble Reacts: Liverpool prove… something Oct 05, 2022

Trent Alexander-Arnold answered all the critics who have lambasted his defending in recent weeks by bagging a free-kick and watching Rangers huff n’ puff their way out of the Champions League. Justice!

Elsewhere, Marcus, Luke and Lars Sivertsen check in with the various Champions League results, as Spurs stuttered to a draw and VAR unveiled its magnum opus over in Porto. We also wonder how much you could get for a hyperbaric oxygen chamber on eBay - just that sort of show, I guess.

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The Football Ramble's Guide To... Footballers Acting Oct 04, 2022

Becoming a famous professional in one demanding field is hard enough - but what if you’re just as talented doing a cockney impression as you were with a football? Well, you become an actor!

Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete are here with a rundown of some of the more infamous scene-stealing performances from our favourite footballing thespians. From art imitating Stan Collymore’s life, to Charlie Kane in Blues Brothers and David Beckham as geezers past and present - join us for the crème de la crème!

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The Ramble: Tom Cairney's magic wand Oct 03, 2022

When Roy Keane tried to end Alf Inge Haaland's career all those years ago, who'd have thought that Liam Gallagher would eventually have the last laugh.

Marcus, Luke and Vish are on hand to pick apart Man City's victory over those squares Man United and Arsenal's cracking North London derby triumph. Elsewhere, Bruno Lage leaves the pack and we jump to Bolivia for a predictably on-brand update.

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Lions Watch: Hey Jude, Harry Maguire's struggles, and The Take Thermometer Oct 01, 2022

Marcus and Luke are back with Lions Watch as we look ahead to the World Cup in just seven weeks' time!

Join us every Saturday as we recap the biggest England news, debate some Southgate Selections™ and tackle your questions. Today, we celebrate the impressive Nations League performances of Jude Bellingham, wonder how we can solve England's Harry Maguire dilemma and unveil our Take Thermometer!

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The Preview Show: Keggy the truck driver Sep 30, 2022

Don’t worry, gang - the Premier League is back! Marcus, Vish, Jim and Andy tuck in to all the latest after waving goodbye to our beloved Nations League.

There’s some North London derby jitters for Jim, while Vish seems much calmer about Man Utd’s prospects against Erling Haaland n’ company. We also celebrate the return of Keeping Up with the Icardis and Kevin Keegan’s latest awards show gig. We did wonder about all that disruption at Dover…

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On The Continent: Less Ronaldo, More Portugal? Sep 29, 2022

Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge are here with a state of play after the final international break before the World Cup. We wonder if Germany might prove entertaining rather than efficient come Qatar and whether the problems plaguing France have knocked them off their prime perch.

There’s also time for a Barcelona injury update and a question even devoted fans are starting to ask: do Portugal need to move on from Cristiano Ronaldo?

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The Football Ramble's Guide To... Football Fights Sep 28, 2022

Brace yourselves, 'cos it's time for the big one. Marcus, Luke, Pete and Andy are on hand to talk you through the highs and lows of soccer's sauciest scraps. We definitely do like to see that.

From opposing players swinging limbs at each other to managers squaring up, witnessing it is one of football's greatest joys. From Kieron Dyer vs Lee Bowyer to José Mourinho's impeccable honour and flying karate kicks from off camera, we've got it all. Let's get ready to Ramble!

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Ramble Reacts: England steady the ship Sep 27, 2022

After their final game ahead of the World Cup, Marcus, Luke and Andy check on England’s progress after an entertaining - if chaotic - draw against Germany last night.

The likes of Jude Bellingham and Reece James proved their immense worth, but Harry Maguire tripped over the dice Gareth Southgate rolled when deciding to play him again. The boys discuss that and also wonder about the immediate future for Trent Alexander-Arnold after he was left out of the match day squad, before announcing the return of a very special Ramble show!

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The Ramble: Scotland's best backside Sep 26, 2022

Oof, that was a poor weekend for England players and fans alike. However, there is at least some consolation in knowing that our weekend wasn't as bad as Tony Adams'.

Elsewhere, Wales show some British solidarity with their own relegation - unlike Scotland and Ireland - and we celebrate the Faroe Islands going four games unbeaten at the expense of Andy Brassell's little slugs, Turkey.

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Introducing: Sports Horn! Sep 24, 2022

Pete here from The Football Ramble. I've been working on a show I think you're going to very much enjoy, so I thought I'd stick an episode in here as a little treat for your Saturday afternoon! If you love the Ramble, I reckon you're going to very much enjoy this.

Ian Fiveankles seeks to make his mark on modern sports radio in his very first radio show, in a cynical bid to win his ex-wife Denise back. The only thing that stands in his way is his new show sponsor, MENSMOOTH. Mmmmn…that’s smooth!

https://smarturl.it/SportsHorn - subscribe now, or search for 'Sports Horn' wherever you get your podcasts. Lovely!

Sports Horn is a brand new sitcom hosted by comedians Anthony Richardson and Mark Davison, best known collectively as the popular online sketch duo 'The Exploding Heads'.

Sports Horn is a Stak Production.

This is a work of fiction. This podcast is protected under copyright. Listener discretion is advised.

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The Preview Show: Free Charlie Adam Sep 23, 2022

Marcus, Luke, Pete and Andy revel in more Nations League nonsense, as Kevin de Bruyne remains bored out of his mind and John McGinn’s memory foam mattress grabs a great win for Scotland.

We also toast the departures of Charlie Adam and the FIFA game (Ted Lasso’s idiotic appearance not withstanding) and we wonder how Gareth Southgate can turn the barge around - starting with tonight's clash against Italy.

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On The Continent: Good Neapolitan Vibes Sep 22, 2022

More continental capers for Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen as the international break gives us a chance for various domestic debriefs. The Serie A title race continues to intrigue, as Napoli try shake off the Sivertsen Curse - while the La Liga title race is marred by horrible racist abuse of Vinicius Jr.

Elsewhere, we try to work out if Bayern are in an actual crisis and ponder the future of the Nations League.

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The Football Ramble's Guide To... Goal Celebrations Sep 21, 2022

It's back! Jim, Vish and Lars knee slide into today’s edition of our handy footballing handbook. Today, we focus on the icing on top of football’s sweetest, most joyous cakes: goal celebrations!

We run through how best to approach such a noble art and outline some of the do’s and dont’s. We also recount some of the more infamous - from one of the greatest sporting moments of all time to Cristiano Ronaldo spinning around in the air and Jamie Vardy killing an eagle.

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The Drop In: Les Ferdinand Sep 20, 2022

Kate's off to west London for today's episode of The Drop In, where she's shown around QPR's training facilities by a Premier League icon. It's only bloody Les Ferdinand!

(Sir) Les sits down with Kate to discuss a storied career that took him from QPR to Newcastle and many places in between. They talk about how representation needs to be accompanied by meaningful action from footballing authorities, discuss his role as QPR's Director of Football and remind us of the importance of non-league football. We also get the answers we* have always wanted, such as did he really fly himself to Bolton training in a helicopter?

*Pete. Obviously.

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The Ramble: Let 'em know you're there Sep 19, 2022

Jules, Vish, Pete and Andy recap more bonkers Barclays from the weekend, as Leicester valiantly conceded six and Arsenal's U8's beat Brentford.

We also take stock of Everton's long walk to freedom after their first win of the season, check in with our pal Moysey and hear of potentially football's shortest ever debut.

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The Preview Show: Ivan Toney's having a party Sep 16, 2022

For too long we've all been asking the same question - when will England replace the irreplaceable menace to opposition fans that is Jamie Vardy? Is Ivan Toney the answer?

On today's Preview Show Jim, Vish and Lars are on hand to mull over Gareth Southgate's latest England squad and marvel at Todd Boehly's bright idea of a Premier League All-Star game. Elsewhere, Diego Costa is most definitely a wolf and Alan Pardew embarks on the next leg of his inter-railing trip around Europe!

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On The Continent: Is time up for Allegri at Juventus? Sep 15, 2022

It’s an Italian feast this week! Dotun and Andy – live from Warsaw – are joined by Nicky Bandini to discuss Juventus’ woes after a shock defeat to Benfica.

Plus, we discuss if the Milan clubs bring the glory days back in Europe, Robert Lewandowski’s Bayern homecoming, and why all is not as it seems with Kylian Mbappé’s contract at PSG!

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At The Match: European football returns to Berlin Sep 15, 2022

Union Berlin sit top of the Bundesliga and last week, Andy travelled there to witness European football history in their first Europa League game against Belgium's history-makers, Union Saint-Gilloise.

After UEFA announced a trial for safe standing, Union Berlin were at last able to bring European football home – just three years after securing their first ever promotion to the Bundesliga.

Andy takes in Union’s legendary atmosphere and speaks to fans on both sides on what was a truly special night for two clubs championing the little guy.

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Ramble Reacts: Conte’s Curse Continues Sep 14, 2022

Marcus, Jim and Vish convene after Liverpool battle past Ajax (and our favourite-named player) to snatch three points and Spurs collapse in the Eric Dier Derby!

Plus, can another Marcus make it into the England squad? Will Atlético mug off Barcelona further still? And while Jurgen Klopp is dishing out truths, we’re firing mistruths out about Marcus’ TV taste. He loves Gervais, really.

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Special Moves Sep 13, 2022

There can be no greater honour in sport than having a distinct move, technique or skill named after you. Like when you do a ‘Pardew’ on the sideline of a cup final…

Marcus, Luke, Andy and Jim are here to pick through the creme de la creme of footballing special moves - from mesmeric midfield geniuses and free-kick maestros through to the cultural phenomenon that spawned 1000 university dissertations: a Rory Delap long throw.

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The Ramble: Diego Costa walks among us Sep 12, 2022

Today’s Ramble has an international flavour!

Lars returns to join Marcus and Jim after a weekend for football in the UK like no other. They discuss the football agent who headbutted Rayo Vallecano’s president during transfer negotiations, the most hilarious application of VAR ever in Italy, and Diego Costa prowls through an unsuspecting village market in the midlands…

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The Preview Show: Nathan Redmond finally escapes Sep 09, 2022

Marcus, Luke, Andy and Jim are here after a mixed bag of European results, as West Ham finally cast off their Romanian hoodoo, Man United's renaissance ends abruptly and Arsenal win at the Home of Football.

We also look over some of the seismic moves going down this week, as Graham Potter casts Breach's Brighton aside and Nathan Redmond frees himself from the fevered grasp of Papa Pep Guardiola.

***We recorded this episode on Friday morning before the Premier League fixture postponements were announced***

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On The Continent: Who is Napoli’s ‘new Maradona’? Sep 08, 2022

Napoli stole the headlines, but who is their ‘new Maradona’ Khvicha Kvaratskhelia?

Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge chew over a dramatic first matchday of the Champions League. They wonder at Inter’s limp performance and a resurgent Leroy Sane, while David *does not* hold back on Max Allegri after Juventus' night in Paris showed just how far they’ve fallen in Europe.

Plus, what’s the perception of Thomas Tuchel in Europe after his Chelsea sacking?

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BONUS: THE TUCHEL MELTDOWN ENDS Sep 07, 2022

The Ramble curse strikes again! Thomas Tuchel is out of the door. Marcus and Andy bring you an emergency Ramble Reacts to discuss what went wrong, where next for Tuchel and when exactly Rafael Benítez will be hired as interim manager.

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Ramble Reacts: Is the Tuchel meltdown upon us?! Sep 07, 2022

Dinamo Zagrabbed all three points from Chelsea! After the first Champions League tango of the season, Marcus, Jim and Andy discuss an evening to forget for Tommy Tuchel. Or, as the case may be, an evening to become increasingly and very publicly annoyed about.

Plus, Jeff Bridges operates some new offside technology, Alex Telles leads the line for Sevilla for some reason and there’s a Hart-warming night in Glasgow as Celtic return to Europe’s top table! Oh, and an Aberdeen striker enjoys the game in the Real Madrid end.

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Hard Men Sep 06, 2022

Today, we’re discussing football’s most fabled breed. They are the enforcers, the tough guys, the bouncers of the football pitch that everyone loves to hate. We are, of course, talking about football’s hard men!

Pete, Jim and Vish discuss some of the game’s most iconic examples of the genre, including the Colombian player with the most red cards in history and English football’s so-called OG hard man, who used to bring a gun to contract negotiations. Plus, we ponder if there is still a place for the quintessential hard man in the modern game.

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The Ramble: Captain PGMOL Sep 05, 2022

Glorious goals, calamitous errors and a goalkeeper getting sent off for pissing in a hedge? Our resident experts on all those things - Marcus, Pete, Jim and Vish - are here to relive it all!

We ask just how many celebrations Antony made, make the case for Ivan Toney to go in goal for England, and offer up some solutions for the weekend’s VAR debacle. Just take that Brentford kid’s money, all right? Plus, a fortune teller knows Kevin Keegan’s future.

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The Preview Show: Doorstepped by Gary Cotterill, again Sep 02, 2022

Deadline day is over! Aubameyang returned, Nottingham Forest dug up some grubs, and Louis van Gaal got involved for some reason. And don’t mind Gary, he’ll stop bothering you soon.

Marcus, Luke, Andy and Jim discuss all that, while Brendan Rodgers got the claws out last night. Plus, there’s the small matter of Arsenal’s visit to Old Trafford and a Merseyside derby! Hold on to your sons.

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On The Continent: Has football’s financial inequality ever been worse? Sep 01, 2022

On this deadline day edition, Dotun and Andy are joined by Miguel Delaney to discuss the bigger picture of this summer transfer window: Nottingham Forest have spent more than the Eredivisie.

How has the financial inequality between Europe and the Premier League reached this point? We also discuss what Antony and Lucas Paquetá will bring to English shores, PSG’s dropped points at the weekend, and there’s the small matter of the Champions League draw! Plus, a truly heinous food pick from Dotun…

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Deadline Day Aug 31, 2022

On Deadline Day eve - otherwise known as the day Jim White was born - Marcus, Pete, Andy and Jim are here with your definitive guide to all the odd stories and trends associated with this unique day down the years!

Was September 1st 2008 the most dramatic deadline day ever? Why did clubs use dodgy fax machines for so long? And how are these multi-billion pound institutions just so wonderfully disorganised? Join us!

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The Ramble: In the (dishwash)air tonight Aug 30, 2022

The weekend may now be closed but Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete are on hand to preview a plethora of blockbuster mid-week action. Once they have finished discussing Ravishing Rick Rude and "Macho Man" Randy Savage, obviously.

Don't worry, we do still delve into the weeks' biggest football stories, including Man United's £100m move for Antony, Phil Collins' son signing for Hannover and the West Brom striker who washed his clothes with dishwasher tablets. For 8 months…

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The Ramble: The Erl of Goalchester Aug 29, 2022

Goals! Goals everywhere, ladies and gentlemen. Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete are on hand for the ceremonial titling of Erling Haaland as the Earl of Goalchester. We also analyse the growing trend of south coast teams losing 9-0. Are Portsmouth next?

Elsewhere, we tip our caps to refs allowing showboating players to be cleaned out and predict where Brother Brendy will be managing at the end of the season.

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Patreon Bonus: Long Hair XI Aug 28, 2022

It's a brilliant barnet bonanza on today's GOAT Farm! Here is a wee teaser of Andy trying to determine his best-ever long-hair eleven.

From Roberto Baggio's seemingly clip-on rat tail to Pete choosing Mile Jedinak for his majestic beard, there are plenty of luscious locks - and a sprinkling of footballing talent - on today's show.

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The Preview Show: Cissé will look after you Aug 26, 2022

There’s grumpy fans all over the gaff in the Premier League this weekend! Leicester City head to Chelsea under pressure, while David Moyes tries to inspire optimism among the fanbase.

Marcus, Andy, Pete and Jim also discuss the Champions League draw and sweat over the future of Callum Wilson. Well, Marcus does.

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On The Continent: Why is Romelu Lukaku better in Italy? Aug 25, 2022

It’s a huge weekend in Serie A! Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini chew over Roma's trip to Juventus and wonder just why Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martínez fit so perfectly together ahead of Inter's inevitably feisty clash with Lazio.

Elsewhere, there’s an extraordinary capitulation in Dortmund thanks to last-minute goals from unlikely British sources. And are Atlético Madrid *really* keeping Antoine Griezmann on the bench to save money?!

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Zlatan Ibrahimović: From Hometown Hero to Pantomime Villain Aug 25, 2022

Earlier this summer, Andy travelled to Sweden to explore the increasingly strained relationship between Zlatan Ibrahimović and his hometown of Malmö - especially after his statue was unceremoniously torn down two months after its grand unveiling.

On today's special episode, Andy speaks to journalists and fans across Sweden about Ibrahimović's journey from hometown hero to football's ultimate pantomime villain. We also hear from Lars Sivertsen about the legacy that remains, after investing in rivals Hammarby and seemingly turning his back on the club where it all started.

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Animal Pitch Invasions Aug 24, 2022

At last, welcome to the most important episode in the Ramble’s history. Jim, Pete and Luke provide a definitive lowdown of that most glorious of football phenomena: animal pitch invasions!

From Anfield’s plague of cats, to a dog being interviewed pitchside in Argentina and the time a pigeon had a poo in Ashley Young’s mouth, we relive all of football’s weird and wonderful meetings with the animal kingdom!

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Ramble Reacts: Man United bounce back Aug 23, 2022

Welcome to our very first Ramble Reacts! We kept Marcus, Andy and Luke up late to relive an astonishing Manchester United win.

Lisandro Martinez defied his critics and his height, while Marcus Rashford got back on the scoresheet ahead of his World Cup-winning goal in December. But what on earth has happened to Liverpool? Elsewhere, Graeme Souness fights Casemiro at a wedding and we uncover shocking revelations that Andy’s godfather is in fact Louis van Gaal.

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The Ramble: Wilson Raider Aug 22, 2022

Jules, Vish and Luke fan the flames of a whole load of barn-burners across the Premier League this weekend!

Miguel Almirón silenced his doubters at Man City with a vintage crotch-first finish yesterday, while Jesse Marsch’s men took advantage of Chelsea’s London-Leeds jet lag.

Elsewhere, the Ferryman takes to the waters once more and when he’s not smashing teammate’s windshields, Aleksandar Mitrović is *still* smashing in the goals! Also, why everyone’s going to be top at Christmas.

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The Preview Show: The Ballad of Neil Warnock Aug 19, 2022

Marcus, Jim, Luke and Andy gear up for another wonderful weekend of Premier League football!

There’s a literary theme as Cristiano Ronaldo opens up his secret notebook and Neil Warnock pens a poem about his career. Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest and Everton each take their slice of the transfer madness pie and Eddie Howe has some bright ideas…

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On The Continent: Is a storm already brewing at PSG? Aug 18, 2022

Lars Sivertsen is back on the pod! And he brings good tidings from Norway…

Dotun, Andy and Lars discuss Kylian Mbappé’s jaw-dropping display at the weekend (for all the wrong reasons) and whether efforts to push Neymar out will really come to fruition.

Plus, Barcelona got (almost) all of their new signings registered, but why didn’t it click on the opening weekend? And which youngsters are going to rip it up in Europe this season? Look no further than another Englishman at Dortmund!

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The Football Ramble's Guide To... Commentary Aug 17, 2022

Slip on your sheepskin coat, grab your team sheet and step up to the mic - it’s time for another Guide To!

Marcus, Luke and Pete are here to sort the magicians from the McManamans, as we break down the traits behind the best commentators around. We also hear some of the all-time classics, including a rendition of Gol de Kevin Phillips and an Andy Gray masterclass. Whatever happened to him?

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The Drop In: Glenn Hoddle Aug 16, 2022

Today, we’re dropping in on one of the most talented footballers England has ever produced.

Kate sits down for a cup of tea with Glenn Hoddle to ask him what makes a great footballer, what it takes to be a truly great manager, and - obviously - whether Spurs can win the league…

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The Ramble: What’s going wrong at Manchester United, Part 212 Aug 15, 2022

Jules, Luke and Jim are here to... lightly cook Vish over the flames of humiliation after Manchester United put in one of their worst performances in decades.

There’s also hair-pulling, a goalkeeper gets amongst the goals down in the Championship and - oh yes - Antonio Conte and Thomas Tuchel treat us to some prime Wagu beef.

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The Preview Show: Arteta Attack Aug 12, 2022

Ding ding ding! The Premier League is back for its second round! In the red corner we have Marcus, Jim and Vish and in the blue corner we have a very belligerent Pete Donaldson who simply will not do any research about Chelsea vs Spurs.

We discuss that thigh-rubber and look forward to Mikel Arteta’s latest biological masterpiece! Meanwhile, Brendan Rodgers takes his players up a mountain for a metaphor, there’s more questionable scoreline news in Sierra Leone, and – what? – A BRAND NEW GAME!

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On The Continent: How will Barcelona register their new players? Aug 11, 2022

Confused as to how Barcelona have ended up in such a financial mess? Wondering whether they will be able to register their players in time for their opening game? Don't worry! Dotun, Andy and Nicky are here with some much-needed some clarity on Barça's hazy economic affairs.

Elsewhere, we look forward to Serie A's return and discuss whether Juventus or Roma are better placed to compete with the Milan giants. We also head over to Paris to revel in Lionel Messi and Neymar's resurgence, just weeks before the French season starts!

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At The Match: Hibernian 1-1 Hearts, August 2022 Aug 10, 2022

Andy dives into one of British football’s fiercest rivalries for our first At The Match of the season! He’s first joined by fans from both side of the divide – Matty Fairnie and Martin Geissler – to chat derby memories, before soaking up an unbelievable Easter Road atmosphere. Trust us, this episode features one of the best roars from a crowd we’ve ever recorded.

We also hear from Greg McEwan, Hibs’ Commercial Director, to understand the club behind the scenes on a matchday and there’s a truly sensational post-match interview with goalscorer, Martin Boyle!

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The Drop In: Hal Robson-Kanu Aug 09, 2022

Welcome to the very first episode of The Drop In! Each episode, Kate meets some of the game’s biggest names and some of its most quietly influential minds to understand who they are and some of the lessons they’ve taken away from their experiences in football and in life.

Former Premier League striker and Wales hero Thomas ‘Hal’ Robson-Kanu dropped by the studio to discuss the key to Wales’ success, why footballers can’t open up, and how he has adjusted to life without a club. He also reveals the three people who have most profoundly shaped his life.

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The Ramble: Meet the new boss, same as the old boss Aug 08, 2022

Marcus, Vish and Luke revel in the Premier League's glorious return, as Man United's turgid defeat to Brighton nudges them closer to signing famously amicable moron, Marko Arnautović. Yakubu's up next!

Elsewhere, Erling Haaland did his best Aleksandar Mitrović impression with two imperious goals, while Newcastle's handsome hunks got them off the mark and Mike Dean's influence is trickling down the leagues!

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GOAT Farm: Manchester United Aug 07, 2022

GOAT Farm is one of our brand new Patreon episodes this season! Each week, we decide who makes the definitive best XI of legendary teams gone by. Sounds simple, right? Let’s face it - it probably won’t be…

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The Preview Show: The Premier League returns! Aug 05, 2022

It’s here: the Fulham crisis has begun, your subscription isn’t working on your telly, and the Scott Sellars t-shirt is ON!

Pete, Andy and Luke preview the return of the Premier League! Mikel Arteta’s been revealing the state secrets on 'All or Nothing' ahead of the annual Arsenal Croydon capitulation, but there’s darker clouds and plenty of leaves in the pool over at Fulham as they welcome Liverpool. Plus, Cristiano Ronaldo's being replaced by an inflatable petrol station mascot and – watch your chins – Luke’s Game is back!

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On The Continent: Crashing on Marseille’s sofa for a night Aug 04, 2022

On The Continent is back! Every Thursday, Dotun and Andy are joined by the best European football journalists to drill down into the biggest stories in European football.

This week, David Cartlidge joins us to discuss PSG’s new era under Christophe Galtier. Lionel Messi has impressed in pre-season, but is that driven by a desire to return to Barcelona? We also check in on Bayern – can the chasing pack capitalise on their reshuffle behind the scenes? Plus, why Marseille are one of the most chaotic clubs in Europe right now and after all the summer business, are Barcelona actually going to be any good on the pitch come next weekend?

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… The Opening Weekend Aug 03, 2022

Nothing’s better than the opening weekend of the season, eh? Until it very quickly goes catastrophically wrong for your club.

With the Premier League’s return this Friday, we tasked three Ramblers well-versed in suffering to discuss the rituals, the hope, and the anguish that is so unique to the opening weekend. Plus fry-up burps, Sol Campbell’s wire, and shocking revelations that Eddie Howe has been stealing Jonjo Shelvey’s food.

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Stockport County Curry Club Aug 01, 2022

We’re back for a new season of the Ramble! Luke, Pete, Vish and Jim are riding high after England’s historic Euros win - due thanks must go to Charlie Kane and his motorbike.

Elsewhere, Liverpool won the Community Shield thanks to a ropey performance from Erling Haaland (#finishedplayer) and the EFL is back! Expect the fastest pair of yellow cards imaginable and predictable Pompey madness.

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Upfront: England win the Euros! Aug 01, 2022

IT HAPPENED PEOPLE! After an almighty tussle with Germany, England – at last – lifted their first major tournament in 56 years.

Flo, Chloe and Rachel pick themselves up from the floor and congregate on Wembley Way to hail England’s history-makers. From Ella Toone’s dink, to Jill Scott’s iconic sledging, the girls relive one of the greatest nights in the history of English football.

There’s also a drop-in from England legend Rachel Brown-Finnis! And listen to the end of the show for a HUGE announcement…

Upfront will return in September alongside the launch of our women's football feed, which replaces Football Ramble Presents. We'll see you then!

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Ramble 2022/23 season announcement! Jul 31, 2022

New season, new Ramble. Listen to find out about our new and improved schedule!

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Club football is BACK! Jul 29, 2022

Curtains are being raised everywhere this weekend! But like Jens Lehmann, here at the Ramble instead of pulling it back we’re chainsawing our way through it instead.

Pete, Luke and Jim discuss what they’re rubbing thighs over this weekend, with one particularly troubling answer (ahem, Pete). Plus Man City initiate real-life Terminator 2, Alexandre Lacazette goes full Nicolas Cage and a non-league chairman picks up an ex-Serie A player while out walking his dog…

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Upfront: The Lionesses roar on and Germany stifle France Jul 28, 2022

Flo, Rachel and Chloe have just about composed themselves after two cracking semi-finals, where Germany edged out France and England smashed Sweden in Sheffield.

We're here to get stuck into it all: Alessia Russo's backheel, that Alexandra Popp masterclass and the end of France's blistering tournament.

Join us on Saturday over on Football Ramble Presents for our preview of the final!

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Introducing: Eureka! - What makes a psychopath? Jul 27, 2022

Have you ever wondered if Roy Keane is actually a psychopath? If so, you’ll absolutely love this episode of Eureka, a brand new science podcast from Stak! Every Wednesday, science enthusiast Rick Edwards and actual real life scientist Dr Michael Brooks get to the bottom of some of the universe’s most puzzling questions, with the help of world leading experts.

This episode tackles exactly what it means to be a psychopath, whether it’s possible to cure psychopathy and just how many psychopaths there are in the general population… If you enjoy it, head over to the ‘Eureka’ feed and hit subscribe to never miss an episode!

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FRP Showcase: Ramble Meets... Celta Vigo Jul 25, 2022

We’re back for our final Football Ramble Presents showcase of the summer!

There's a different flavour to today's episode of Ramble Meets as Andy gets to know not just a single person, but one of La Liga's most beloved clubs.

Celta Vigo has had a rich but turbulent history, from impressive spells in La Liga and the Europa League to almost falling out of professional football altogether. Andy is joined by Celta players Nolito and Joseph Aidoo, who tell us just how special the city and their fanbase are. We also speak to Vigo residents, including renowned Swedish journalist Alexandra Jonson and Mexican-born fan Paula Anton, who explain just how this unique city and club became home.

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The Football Ramble's Guide To... Modern Transfers Jul 23, 2022

Football really only has two seasons. The football season, where the football is played, and silly season, where the transfers happen.

From celebrity agents to players liking Instagram posts, ITKs and fans tracking planes, Marcus, Jim and Andy are on hand to lead you through the chaotic and simply bizarre world of modern transfers. Some hate it but if we're being honest, we kind of love it!

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Upfront: England battle through to the semi-finals Jul 21, 2022

What a night! But it certainly wasn’t eazaaay. England came back from behind to oust a rampant Spain thanks to Ella Toooonay and, well, an absolute howitzer from Georgia Stanway!

Flo, Chloe and Rachel relive the night and their experience of it from pitchside, the stands and - in Chloe’s case - lots of bars. Plus, more feisty polling!

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José’s joined a biker gang Jul 20, 2022

Marcus, Luke and Pete parachute in for an emergency pod after we saw José’s new tattoo - not that we can identify any of the trophies pictured.

Elsewhere, West Ham want to couple up long term with Jesse Lingard, while Mikel Arteta gets the band back together with their move for Oleksandr Zinchenko. Plus, we’ve got the usual visits to Keggy Corner and Fizzerville…

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OTC Transfer Special: Barcelona get their man, de Ligt ditches Juve and who’s smashing the window? Jul 19, 2022

It’s been another frantic week in the weird world of European football transfers! And it doesn’t get any weirder than Barcelona signing Robert Lewandowski on a contract that will take him to his 38th birthday...

Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge dissect that and a few other transfer sagas that could be about to enter their final chapter. Will Paulo Dybala fit in at Roma? Why has Matthijs de Ligt jumped ship from Juve? And could Cristiano Ronaldo really be about to sign for Atlético Madrid? Spoilers: there'll be riots if he does.

We'll be back with another OTC Transfer Special next week. Got a question for us? Ask away! @FootballRamble

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FRP Showcase: At The Match - Arsenal 0-2 Liverpool, March 2022 Jul 18, 2022

For today’s Football Ramble Presents showcase, we're back with an episode of At The Match, the series that takes you right to the heart of football matches across the world.

Andy is joined by the Ramble's own Jim Campbell as they revel in a cracking atmosphere under the lights at the Emirates back in March! They talk about Jim's relationship with his beloved Arsenal after moving to the area and how the team’s recent resurgence under Mikel Arteta is grounds for renewed optimism.

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Upfront: English overconfidence, Kenny Shiels' bizarre comments, and a Norwegian implosion Jul 16, 2022

Flo, Rachel and Chloe are here to wave England through to the quarter-finals after their 5-0 win. We wonder if Alessia Russo should start over Ellen White and highlight some lingering overconfidence England will need to stamp out.

Elsewhere, Marie-Antoinette Katoto's injury took away from another France victory - and our dark horses fell at the first hurdle! What do we know...

Remember, all post-England shows will be available on the Ramble feed this summer. But if you want access to all our Euros coverage, make sure you're subscribed to Football Ramble Presents!

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OTC Transfer Special: Bayern's Lewandowski replacement, magical Geordie dreams, and Barça do what?! Jul 15, 2022

Confused by transfer tall tales? Well, we're here to help! Join Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge as we pick through the gems from the genuine nonsense on another OTC Transfer Special.

First up, Barcelona are here to remind everyone that Frenkie, my dear, they don't give a damn about impending financial doom. We also look over the latest Premier League movers and shakers, as Chelsea secure the immense of services Kalidou Koulibaly and Lucas Paquetá looks destined for Arsenal.

We'll be back with another OTC Transfer Special next week. Got a question for us? Ask away! @FootballRamble

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You don’t get this on The Athletic Jul 14, 2022

Marcus, Luke and Vish are here with some stark analysis of English football’s most important period: pre-season friendlies. Erik’s Ten (Hag) Commandments are doing wonders for Man United, as they beat 32-man Liverpool!

We also glance at some tasty-looking moves, as Raheem Sterling joins Chelsea and Wayne Rooney’s pitching a Love Island spinoff over in Washington.

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Upfront: An eazay win for England, Northern Ireland's journey ends, and some fantastique French flair Jul 12, 2022

Flo, Rachel and Chloe just about make it to the studio after a chaotic night in Brighton, where England blew Norway to pieces! 8-0! Have some of that!

We report back from the Amex and wonder how vital Sarina Wiegman is to England's chances. We also look over the other main contenders, including a sumptuous France performance, and tip the hat to Northern Ireland after their hopes of qualification were extinguished by Austria.

Remember, all post-England shows will be available on the Ramble feed this summer. But if you want access to all our Euros coverage, make sure you're subscribed to Football Ramble Presents!

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FRP Showcase: Back from the Brink - Episode 1 Jul 11, 2022

Today’s Football Ramble Presents showcase is one close to our hearts.

Last year, the European Super League crashed into our lives. On the first anniversary of that fateful announcement, Andy Brassell and a host of journalists, fans and familiar Ramble voices tell the story of what happened, how supporters fought back, and wonder what the future holds.

In the first of three episodes, we traced the long road to April 2021.

From the origins of the Super League in the 80s, to the scarcely believable backroom manoeuvrings inside UEFA last year, we spoke to the journalists who first broke the story to understand the motivations and miscalculations that finally made Europe’s biggest clubs cash in their most valuable bargaining chip.

Want to hear more? Episodes 2 and 3 are available on Football Ramble Presents.

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The Football Ramble's Guide To... Kits Jul 09, 2022

Jim, Luke and Pete are back with another episode of your audio companion through football's colourful and confusing history. Today, we're talking bruised bananas and shorts so tight you might shit yourself: football kits!

From early iterations of death-dealing studs and bolt-on shinpads to the sartorial nods of the 1980s, kits have been a cultural cornerstone of football. Nowadays, they're worn by everyone from hipsters to louts and those directly in between (Pete Donaldson). Join us for our favourites, some shockers and how we'd design kits of the future!

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OTC Transfer Special: PSG switch it up, Paulo Dybala's future, and more Premier League arrivals Jul 08, 2022

We're back with another episode of On The Continent, where Dotun and Andy are joined by French football journalist, Jonathan Johnson!

We discuss Christophe Galtier's arrival at PSG and what that might mean for the likes of Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo. Elsewhere, there's English arrivals aplenty as Leeds pull off more astute business and Shakhtar Donetsk's Manor Solomon joins Fulham.

We'll be back with another OTC Transfer Special next week. Got a question for us? Ask away! @FootballRamble

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Upfront: England's Euros campaign is underway! Jul 07, 2022

We're off! England kicked off their home Euros with a win against Austria last night. Flo, Rachel and Chloe were all at Old Trafford, so join us as we look back over a historic night for the Lionesses.

We assess what was a solid, if underwhelming, performance from England and rate some surprise selections from Sarina Wiegman. We also look ahead to the next few matches, as Northern Ireland face Norway and Spain face Finland without their star icon.

Remember, all post-England shows will be available on the Ramble feed this summer. But if you want access to all our Euros coverage, make sure you're subscribed to Football Ramble Presents!

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Tiny but beautiful Jul 05, 2022

Andy describes one new signing as “an absolute cupboard”. But who? And what on earth does that mean?

Marcus, Jim and Andy are back in your ears with a fresh shiny Ramble! They talk business at Man United, as Christian Eriksen heads into a rat-infested Old Trafford and Cristiano Ronaldo tries to sidle the other way.

Plus, Todd Boehly hands over his Amex to Jorge Mendes, Usain Bolt blames Australia for being bad at football, and Neil Warnock heads to Sheffield – FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY!

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FRP Showcase: Ramble Meets... Ryan Babel Jul 04, 2022

This week’s Football Ramble Presents showcase is a cracking Ramble Meets from last winter, where Andy sat down with a household name and one of modern's football's polymaths. It’s Ryan Babel!

As well as re-capping Ryan’s diverse career, they also discuss the undue expectations placed on young players, working with Rafa Benítez at Liverpool and, with the release of his new rap autobiography, revel in his second love: hip-hop.

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Bubbly, enthusiastic and fun individuals Jul 02, 2022

It’s a Saturday Ramble, comin’ at ya - and we’ve got some transfers to discuss!

Richarlison leaves Frank in the lurch after ditching the Toffees for Tottenham, while Romelu Lukaku heads back to Italy in the least dignified way possible. We also celebrate Mike Dean’s return, submit our application for Wigan’s pie mascot and hear yet another remarkable tale from the Misadventures of Kevin Keegan. Imagine his house insurance…

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OTC Transfer Special: The Barça Illusion, a Romelu Lukaku Intermediary, and Sven Botman arrives Jul 01, 2022

Join Dotun Adebayo, Andy Brassell and David Cartlidge for the first of our On The Continent Transfer Specials, coming at you every week here on the Ramble feed!

We get stuck into Barcelona's underlying problems as they jostle for Robert Lewandowski's signature, while Romelu Lukaku's back in Italy for more Intertainment. There's also a rundown of impressive Premier League additions, as Sven Botman joins Newcastle and Leeds snag the impressive Marc Roca.

We'll be back with another OTC Transfer Special next week. Got a question for us? Ask away! @FootballRamble

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The Football Ramble’s Guide To… Stadiums Jun 30, 2022

Today, we’re giving the definitive lowdown on football’s spiritual home: stadiums. What makes a stadium special? What’s the world’s steepest stand? And how exactly can Pete Donaldson improve everyone’s viewing experience? Control of the undersoil heating, that’s how.

Marcus, Vish and Pete tackle those questions, some stadium history, and much more in today’s Guide!

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Running off to Brian Lara Jun 28, 2022

What’s this, a new Ramble?! Damn right - join Marcus, Vish and Pete as we sail those calm, off-season waters.

We’ve got some transfer business to tend to, as Sadio Mané puts his feet up and Pep takes Kalvin Phillips under his wing. Elsewhere, Gareth Bale heads stateside to cement a six-month legacy, while Kevin Keegan’s hosting a charity event in Sunderland. What could possibly go wrong?

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FRP Showcase: Upfront - Celebrating inclusivity and acceptance in women's football Jun 27, 2022

We're back with another of our favourite episodes from last season over on Football Ramble Presents. Today, it's the turn of our weekly women's football show, Upfront!

Back in December, our hosts Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Rachel O'Sullivan and Chloe Morgan sat down for a conversation about sexuality, openness and acceptance within women's football. They also speak to Arsenal's Katie McCabe and Aston Villa's Ruesha Littlejohn, one of the game's most celebrated couples, about unapologetic openness and using their platform for good.

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The Football Ramble's Guide To... Penalties Jun 25, 2022

Why do so many of us obsess about football? Why do we do this to ourselves when it can cause so much pain? Well, we're here to help! Kind of. Welcome to The Football Ramble's Guide To!

This summer, different Ramblers will be here to walk you through the sublime and the ridiculous from our beautiful game. Today, Jim, Luke and Pete discuss the twelve hardest yards in sport: penalties. Join us as we look into their historical origins, revel in the psychodrama and reminisce about the time Arsenal took the absolute piss.

What should we talk about next? We'd love to get stuck in to some of your suggestions; email us: @FootballRamble or tweet us @FootballRamble.

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At The Match: Ukraine 1-1 Ireland, June 2022 Jun 24, 2022

Andy's back with a hugely important episode of At The Match, as he travels to Łódź in Poland to see Ukraine's second 'home game' since the Russian invasion in February.

He walks through crowds of vibrant local supporters with British-Ukrainian journalist Andrew Todos, who reflects on a hugely difficult period for the national team. We also hear a fevered home support cheer on Oleksandr Petrakov's men, who came away with a point after a ludicrous James Collins opener.

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15 Years of the Football Ramble: Part 2 Jun 22, 2022

We're back with two bags of souvenir Bulgarian pottery for another trip down memory lane as Kate, Luke and Pete kick off with the 2015/16 season - dilly ding, dilly dong!

The Iceland horror show came and went, the Champions League served up its best season ever and the Ramble became Football Ramble Daily. After that, we welcomed our new cohort to Ramble HQ and, following a Film Club-filled lockdown, we came roaring back with over 500 episodes of glorious nonsense. Oh yeah, and England got good again!

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15 Years of the Football Ramble: Part 1 Jun 21, 2022

Join Marcus, Jim and Vish for the first of two episodes celebrating fifteen years of the wee Ramble!

We take a trip through the first few years of the show and football history more broadly, as the lads took a ramshackle production from Luke's kitchen to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and onto a studio Pete had access to. In that time, Pep Guardiola became a manager, the legend of Keggy was born and Donaldson drunkenly bought two pianos.

We'll be back tomorrow with Part Two. Thanks for all your support over the last fifteen years - here's to the next fifteen!

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FRP Showcase: At The Match - FC Barcelona 0-0 Benfica, November 2021 Jun 20, 2022

Over the next few weeks, we're bringing you some of our favourite Football Ramble Presents episodes from this season!

Back in November, Andy went to a rain-soaked Barcelona as a new-look Barça took on Benfica in their first Champions League game of the Xavi era! Despite the reduced capacity, Andy said it was one of the best atmospheres he'd ever experienced at the Nou Camp. He also chatted with GOAL's Rik Sharma for the inside track on Barcelona's recent struggles and their hopes for Xavi.

We'll be showcasing a range of shows from across the Ramble universe over the summer before we come roaring back for the new season in August!

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You square, you don’t know Shaun Derry’s career? Jun 17, 2022

The football season has one final huge fixture before its quick summer break: Andy Brassell vs Vithushan Ehantharajah, of course! Explicit language warning for this one…

Jim, Andy and Vish are back for the final daily Ramble of the season to chat Romelu Lukaku’s mooted Chelsea u-turn, Arsenal’s surprise execution of The Quiet Transfer™, and our new favourite commentator over in Anguilla!

We kick off with an announcement about our upcoming schedule over the summer!

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A Crystal Palace Coup Jun 16, 2022

The respective fixture gods have been kind to us! On the day that Big Jim Campbell gets in the hosting hot seat, the Premier League have announced next season’s fixtures. And Arsenal head to inevitable doom at Crystal Palace on the opening night!

Elsewhere, Mauricio Pochettino may well have finally been sacked from PSG and we hear some predictably idiotic thoughts from Laurence Bassini - remember him?

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But… the vibes :( Jun 15, 2022

We love you Gareth, but what on earth was that nonsense? Kate, Jim and Luke pick through the wreckage of England’s worst defeat on home soil in nearly a century. Qatar, here we come!

New Zealand were also let down by football’s cruel whimsy, as their World Cup spot slipped through their fingers. Better luck for Scotland though, and Ireland's Nathan Collins turned into prime Ronald Koeman - bosh!

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Andrew Redmayne and The Last Crusade Jun 14, 2022

Kate, Luke and Pete have a Captain Cook at the Socceroos’ glorious procession to World Cup glory, on the back of mad Andrew Redmayne dancing and sod all else.

Elsewhere, France lulled us further into a sense of false security with another loss, Harry the Hornet remains a marked man and some seismic rule changes rear their head in Holland!

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Callum McWilson Jun 13, 2022

Marcus, Andy and Pete react to a reminder of England's dark past after their turgid, uninspiring 0-0 draw with Italy in front of a few children.

Meanwhile, Ireland had a glorious saunter through the Dublin sunshine against an abject Scotland while Wales impressively held Belgium. And - brace yourselves - there's been more questionable scorelines! Ah, the off-season.

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cristiano@ronaldo.com Jun 10, 2022

Kate, Vish and Jim prepare England’s masterplan for how we can guarantee Nations League success: bring Jack Grealish on as a sub… after three minutes. You’re welcome.

It’s a big weekend of action for England’s neighbours too, as Wales end their week-long hangover with a Belgian battle, while Andy Robertson prepares to man-mark Matthew McConaughey at Soccer Aid. Well, alright!

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Violent Richard Hammond Jun 09, 2022

It’s villainous behaviour all the way on today’s show: an Armenian player lobbing a water bottle at a ref, Craig Bellamy’s swinging his way back to the north west, and Andy reveals he got arrested at a Green Day concert.

Oh, and a team in South Africa conceded 41 own goals. Nothing to see here.

Join Marcus, Luke and Andy as they navigate all that, last night's internationals, and much more!

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We saw you crying on the telly Jun 08, 2022

England extended their unbeaten run against Germany to three games last night and took the mick out of that crying child from the Euros last summer. A victorious day all round.

Marcus, Jim and Andy run the rule over a huge clash in Munich as Gareth Southgate tinkered with a new system that didn’t quite suit anyone. Elsewhere, Australia clinch a huge win over UAE, Cardiff City are sniffing around bar-owner Gareth Bale and Barcelona are going to pay Robert Lewandowski with… weddings?

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Chill out, champ Jun 07, 2022

Is Ralf Rangnick the new Kevin Keegan? All we’re saying is there was a 90 minute power cut at Austria’s game last night and a sinkhole opened up in the middle of the pitch, so…

Marcus, Luke and Vish put last night’s internationals under the Ramble microscope and discuss what England need to change ahead of their meeting in Munich tonight. Plus, the whole of Australia gets in touch with Vish.

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The dragon roars Jun 06, 2022

You better believe it: Wales are still here! A historic night at the Cardiff City Stadium saw heartbreak for Ukraine and Wales progress to just their second ever World Cup, meaning Gareth Bale better activate that Cardiff Pure Gym subscription sharpish.

Vish is back and joins Kate and Pete to talk Wales’ delight, while England suffer from the heat and beer sweats in Budapest.

Plus, a tribute to clenched-fist-of-a-man Carlos Tevez before Jim can say otherwise, and a penis is seen in the National League play-off final!

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The Preview Show: The Jogi Löw Zone Jun 03, 2022

Marcus, Andy and Pete are here for queen and country to welcome England’s return to action on today’s Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

They also chat about last night’s internationals, where Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence from the starting XI against Spain caused a stir and Norway’s national team took a break from defeating trolls and goblins to somehow keep out Aleksandar Mitrović.

Plus, Marcus and Andy enter the lion’s den that is Pete’s Game and do battle once more.

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Three Lions air hell Jun 02, 2022

Scotland’s World Cup dream is over, but who couldn’t succumb to Oleksandr Zinchenko’s mesmerising cutbacks?

Marcus, Andy and Pete reflect on an emotional night at Hampden and a monumental achievement for Ukraine, who will face Joniesta and co on Sunday. There’s also two emotional goodbyes as Gareth Bale says Hala Madrid and Paul Pogba says hello Juventus. Plus, we hear from the pilot who almost killed England’s golden generation…

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Buy Ramble coin! Jun 01, 2022

The Nations League is back! And Kevin De Bruyne is absolutely delighted!

Before that, Kate, Jim and Pete look ahead to a hugely significant – and emotional – World Cup qualifier tonight between Scotland and Ukraine.

Plus, Robert Lewandowski’s loose lips are sinking some Bayern ships, a Norwegian top-flight goalkeeper has quite literally been moving the goalposts, and this week’s Pep Talks takes on pyramid schemes…

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Agent Specs May 31, 2022

We’re here to react to the news that surprised absolutely no one at the weekend: Ralf Rangnick will not be continuing as a consultant at Manchester United! At least he can retire to Austria and reflect on a job thoroughly well done.

Kate, Luke and Jim wave Ralf off, discuss certified wily veteran Ivan Perisic’s imminent arrival at Spurs, and there’s news that travelling salesman Romelu Lukaku is on the move again. Get involved!

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Back for one last job May 30, 2022

Marcus, Luke and Jim roll into the studio after another win for perennial underdogs Real Madrid - that’s just what King Carlo do to ya. We also give props to a brilliant Liverpool season and address the distressing scenes outside the stadium across the night.

Nottingham Forest are in dreamland too, as they return to the big time for the first time since 1999, while Gary Neville has been disrupting local pubs in the wider Manchester area.

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The Preview Show: Diego Airways May 27, 2022

Brace yourselves, some of the season's biggest games are happening this weekend! Plenty for Kate, Jim and Andy to get stuck into on today's Preview Show, sponsored by Betway.

Liverpool have the straightforward task of dispatching 13-time winners Real Madrid in the Underdog Derby, while Huddersfield and Nottingham Forest are one game from the promised land. You can also now speak to a Diego Maradona hologram on an Argentinian plane bound for Qatar 2022... Yep.

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Mourinho rides again May 26, 2022

History was made last night! The first Europa Conference League spiraliser was dished out and it only went to José Mourinho’s Roma! No beer going in that thing though – sorry Jack.

Marcus, Andy and Pete reflect on a proud night in Europe for Roma. They also discuss the latest injection of chlorine into Spurs and discover another strange tale from the life and times of Ivano Bonetti. Plus, Kompany to Burnley and Steve Bruce makes one last stand.

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The essence of Wayne Lineker May 25, 2022

On the eve of Jose Mourinho’s fifth European final, he’s finally gone and binned the Special One tag. This time, it’s for the people.

A sceptical Marcus, Andy and Jim bring you all the squad news from *checks notes* Harry Maguire’s England, as Jarrod Bowen can finally escape his uncle’s potato farm for the summer. Plus, we cast our eyes over the Kylian Mbappé saga and pour one out for Florentino Pérez! Well, before pouring out one for our own reputations as we unveil another round of dire predictions.

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It’s the penalty area, I’ve been asked to be here May 24, 2022

Kate, Luke and Pete are here with some deserved props for Sunderland after their promotion back to the Championship, while Grimsby Town set up a tie with Wrexham despite the efforts of international man of mystery, Ian Burchnall. Who is also football’s least recognisable man.

Elsewhere, we get a trailer for season five of So You Think You Can Manage Manchester United and we unveil some of our Premier League predictions! Remember Xisco?

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A BIG BLUE TURNAROUND! May 23, 2022

It’s blue ribbons and cowboy hats on today’s Ramble, as Man City claim another consecutive league title and Leeds stayed up by the skin of Wout Weghorst’s foot. Marcus, Luke and Jim are here to recap it all!

Liverpool put up an excellent fight and were left a point short, while Arsenal put on an end-of-year picnic for a job (somewhat) well done. Oh, and Man United lost - paging Erik ten Hag…

The Ramble will continue as normal for the next few weeks, as we get stuck into the Champions League final, playoffs and Nations League. See you tomorrow!

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The Preview Show: Will they let this slip? May 20, 2022

The final weekend of the Premier League is here! Marcus, Jim and Andy are here with a tasty lowdown on today’s Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

Frank Lampard cemented his status in English football folklore after Everton’s dramatic escape last night, while Leeds survival hopes hang by a thread. At the top end, one man stands between Man City and another glorious title: Steven George Gerrard.

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After Gareth steps down… Pardew? May 19, 2022

Marcus, Luke and Pete recap a tough night for Rangers as their European adventure comes to a bitter end. STOP BRINGING PLAYERS ON FOR PENALTIES!

We also turn our attentions to two former men of this sleazy parish, as José Mourinho fires up the Roma faithful and Alan Pardew joins us from his Sofia bungalow. Single bed, thankfully.

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Get me to the Redmond May 18, 2022

Marcus, Luke and Jim are here to look ahead to the climax of a cracking title race, as Liverpool’s charge was almost derailed by Pep’s sleeper agent, Nathan Redmond.

We also bring you a Wagatha Christie update, as Wayne Rooney remains as clueless as us, while Nottingham Forest are one game away from history!

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Order of the Bruce Empire May 17, 2022

St James’ Park erupted last night and, inevitably, Arsenal were caught choking in the Geordie volcano’s noxious fumes. Bring out the lasagnes!

Marcus, Pete and Jim look back on a disastrous night for the Gunners in their Champions League chase, while Huddersfield battled their way to Wembley. All of which was eclipsed, of course, by Matt Le Tissier, Rickie Lambert and Wayne Rooney’s search for the truth.

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Left foot, right foot, hesitating May 16, 2022

As Liverpool two-step to another trophy in the Wembley sunshine, Ryan Gosling’s goals for West Ham put a spanner in City’s title works. Tense times as the season draws to a close!

Jules, Vish and Andy are here to recap all that, guide Jesse Marsch to full riproarin’ cowboy mode, and celebrate more Christian Eriksen brilliance.

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The Preview Show: Does that make me a gammon? May 13, 2022

Marcus, Luke and Jim are here to pick through the good, the bad and the Rob Holding of last night’s North London Derby. Their two-horse race might be the league’s last interesting one, especially if the Seagulls nab Jesse Marsch’s chips on Sunday.

We also look ahead to Carabao Cup II: And This Time It’s Personal - and it’s the start of the Championship play-offs! Plenty to get through on today's Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

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You don’t win friends with salad May 12, 2022

Kate, Andy and Vish are here to watch the jeopardy seep out from both ends of the league table, as Man City tighten their title grip and Leeds shoot themselves in each other’s feet yet again.

Elsewhere, Watford remind Forest Green that sour grapes are indeed vegan and - drumroll - we look ahead to the North London Derby! All from the comfort of Kate’s lonely living room.

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Careful, them ghosts are real May 11, 2022

Careful, them ghosts are real

Liverpool kept their title hopes alive, but Man City have already taken a huge step towards next season’s crown by picking up Area 51’s Erling Haaland in Vincent Kompany’s disused ambulance. Yikes.

Jules, Andy and Pete round-up the action from Villa Park and plenty more big stories, as day one of Wagatha Christie brings some startling revelations and there are accusations that Marcelo got the boot at Lyon for farting too much. Plus, make sure you stick around for Pete's interpretation of Jonathan Woodgate's first LSD experience.

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Which manager could Pete batter? May 10, 2022

Alex Neil? Roy Hodgson? A backtracking Jurgen Klopp? Difficult to say, really - but we’re here to find out!

Pete’s joined by Kate and Luke to wave Sunderland through to the League One play-off final and hear Mark Clattenburg’s footballing masterplan. Speaking of masterplans: we’ve got a Michael Owen NFT update! Tremendous, by the way.

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That’s a paddlin’ May 09, 2022

Marcus, Vish and Jim are here to rightfully scold Tottenham after they dared to execute a succinct game plan against our brave Merseyside title chasers. Some mild scorn is reserved for Watford, whose grim season comes to an inevitable end.

Elsewhere, Vish documents his stint in purgatory as Man United sink to a seemingly new low, while Peter Shilton reminds us all he’s indeed had the last laugh.

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The Preview Show: My Giddy Ally McCoist May 06, 2022

Marcus, Vish and Jim have the keys to your weekend on another edition of the Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

We recap last night’s action, as David Moyes booted West Ham’s European hopes into space and the Rangers surge continues. We also look ahead to another weekend of relegation quicksand and that tasty two-way title tilt. Join us!

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That's what football do to ya May 05, 2022

Man City and Real Madrid settled into their familiar roles last night, as Don Carlo's men refused to lay down and Man City were victims of yet more spectacular circumstances. Marcus, Luke and Andy are here to revel in the morning after the night before!

Elsewhere, Roy the Boy reminds everyone of the real quiz after being awarded a CBE and Maradona's famous shirt collects a chunky sum at auction. Penny for Terry Butcher's thoughts?

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Cricket! May 04, 2022

Villarreal lit the touch paper in spectacular fashion last night, only for Liverpool to douse it just as decisively. Ah, Europe.

Kate, Vish and Andy paint the quadruple bus ahead of the seemingly inevitable, before picking through the wreckage of a ruined relationship in Pep Talks. There’s also chat of a final four Champions League format and Carlo Ancelotti eyes up the Canada job!

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Charlie Kane’s hot girl summer May 03, 2022

Kate, Luke and Pete check in with last night’s performance of Now That’s What I Call Man United, as Ronnie et al reminded us of times gone by.

We also celebrate the return of Bury FC, marvel at more Mitro destruction and look ahead to more disgraceful nonsense from Villarreal.

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Le football avec le Rosbifs May 02, 2022

The secret to Everton's potentially spectacular survival? Jordan Pickford's massive bonce - you heard it here first.

Jules, Jim and Pete catch up with another chaotic weekend as inevitable relegation claims Norwich and approaches Watford, despite Roy the Boy's rascal sunglasses. We also check in with King Carlo's title parade, find Pep under some palm trees and celebrate the greatest slide tackle ever seen.

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The Preview Show: Give it back to Ole, ffs Apr 29, 2022

Some midweek continental capers were rounded off with the Europa & Conference Leagues last night, with British sides struggling across the board. At least we saw the opening night of the John Mossy Moss Farewell Tour up at the King Power.

Marcus, Andy and Jim also look ahead to the weekend's Barclays banter, as Eddie Howe's inspiring man-management might halt Liverpool's title tilt and Norwich could be relegated if Burnley's surge continues. All on today's Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

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It’s alright, Des will sort it Apr 28, 2022

We've just about recovered from Villarreal's disgraceful showing to get in for another Euro Ramble round-up. Imagine coming to Anfield and trying to keep it tight! PATHETIC.

Kate, Andy and Luke also look into Antonio Rudiger's confirmed departure from Chelsea, while Roy Keane casts admiring glances north of the border. There's also the small matter of the biggest game in West Ham's modern history and more Missouri brawls!

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Drink Champions League, relax Apr 27, 2022

Man City’s clash with Real Madrid had it all: incredible goals, terrible defending, an outrageous panenka and multiple Pep meltdowns. Bring on next week!

Marcus, Jim and Pete relive it all and wonder who will take the spoils in Madrid. Elsewhere last night, Nottingham Forest set up a tasty shootout with Bournemouth in the Championship and Paul Pogba's only gone and left the Manchester United WhatsApp group. Plus, something about Fizzer and Sven before Marcus loses his mind.

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#NotAllTeams Apr 26, 2022

Kate and Vish are joined by a tanned Jim Campbell for a look into the rumoured departure of comfort’s number one enemy, Antonio Conte. Punch glass for Poch!

Elsewhere, Leeds snagged a much-needed point last night ahead of a tricky few weeks, especially since Everton now have access to the Big Man upstairs, and Tracey Crouch’s fan-led review gets a definitely legitimate endorsement from the UK government.

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Michael Owen’s dossier of shame Apr 25, 2022

Jules, Luke and Pete are here to survey the respective car-crashes that were Man United’s trip to the Emirates and Jules’ Saturday night appearance on Pointless!

We kick off with the Merseyside derby as Everton sink deeper into the quagmire while Burnley and Mike Jackson moonwalk all over it. Elsewhere, Paul Scholes lands Jesse Lingard in bother, Jorginho takes one of the worst penalties in Premier League history, and things take a turn on Planet Mark McGhee!

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The Preview Show: Movin' Too Pards Apr 22, 2022

Everton need to calm their nerves after Burnley took a scary step closer last night - a Merseyside derby at Anfield will be just the tonic.

Kate, Andy and Vish look ahead to a weekend of derbies across the land, as Chelsea take on West Ham and Man Utd will no doubt puncture any joy from the Erik ten Hag announcement by captiluating at Arsenal. All of that and loads more on today's Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

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Nketiah Freak On Apr 21, 2022

Kate, Andy and Luke recap more midweek Barclays, with Thomas Tuchel furious at his own pitch and an Angry Almiron smashing one top bins - just in time for a transfer!

Also, would you like to hear from managers at half-time? Soon you may be able to - though we realise Dundee boss Mark McGhee is probably not the man to ask.

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Well, that was bad Apr 20, 2022

If you're Manchester United, dragging off Phil Jones at half-time and letting Thiago stroll around like he's on holiday, it's not looking good. Best of luck, Erik ten Hag!

Jules, Vish and Lars look over United's capitulation at Anfield and celebrate Fulham's inevitable promotion. Lars also gives us his thoughts on the Erling Haaland rumours and how he might fit in at Manchester City.

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Rise up, ball boys Apr 19, 2022

Kate, Pete and Vish recap a chaotic afternoon in the EFL which saw Derby County finally relegated from the Championship. We give deserved props to Wayne Rooney and the squad, before asking where the club goes from here.

We also inadvertently start a ball boy revolution, celebrate some good times at St James’ Park and decide every goal is indeed a hit and hope.

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Marcus’ Teeny Tiny Feelings Apr 18, 2022

What a weekend of cup football! Man City laid out the red carpet for Liverpool to moonwalk all over, while Kai Havertz escaped Wembley prison rules with his own ticket to the final.

Elsewhere, hands across Glasgow and Edinburgh served up two cracking Scottish cup semis, while the battle for the Premier League top four takes another bizarre turn.

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The Preview Show: The Speller Swamp Apr 15, 2022

West Ham gave Brassell’s Lyon a battering last night! And Stanley Tucci couldn’t do a thing about it.

Marcus, Luke and Andy discuss a bustling night of European football on today’s Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! The Ferryman’s European tour continues and Rangers almost manage - in the words of the great Terry Brown - to stab themselves in the foot.

Elsewhere, a huge weekend beckons for Crystal Palace and we react to the day’s big news: Sean Dyche is gone!

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A European Royal Ramble Apr 14, 2022

A message to all commentators who solemnly declare fans don’t like to see scraps on a football pitch: we absolutely do like to see it.

Kate, Vish and Andy are ringside for City’s rope-a-dope, as we ask why Atlético continually insist on playing the shithouse hits. We also tip the hat to an entertaining one at Anfield, hear from Granit Xhaka about his relationship with Arsenal fans and look ahead to this week’s true title fight: José Mourinho vs Bodø/Glimt.

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Rooting for Darth Vader Apr 13, 2022

Hard luck, Chelsea fans - King Carlo and the old guard were back for one last grift. Rio Ferdinand's certain it was illegal.

Marcus, Vish and Pete are here after a vintage European evening, as Bayern became the latest high-profile victim of The Unai Emery Experience. We also offer Pep Talks advice to a listener ahead of an outrageous job interview and catch up with some elite managerial shithousery in Spain.

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Phil Neville on a hoverbike Apr 12, 2022

Marcus, Luke and Lars check in with the Conte Revolution at Tottenham and look over Luton’s incredible rise as they push for a historic promotion.

Elsewhere, Nasser Al-Khelaifi wants Childish Gambino at BATE Borisov while Thomas Tuchel thinks tonight’s Champions League tie is dead - for now. Ominous stuff!

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Just get him a phone Apr 11, 2022

Man City vs Liverpool was billed as the best clash of the season – and, blimey, for once it actually was!

Jules, Pete and Lars are your chaotic trio for a gloriously chaotic weekend in the Premier League, as Pep channels all his pent up energy into a handshake with Jurgen Klopp and Antonio Conte channels it into some absolutely chilling post-match analysis. Plus, Jules distances herself from some phone-smashing and Pete shares his hatred for Hertha Berlin.

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The Preview Show: A goal from Thor Apr 08, 2022

We're all fuelled up on Europa juice as we take a look back at a bumper night of European action on today's Preview Show, sponsored by Betway.

Marcus, Pete and Andy reflect on a frustrating night for West Ham and rejoice at Dimitri Payet who may well have just scored the greatest goal of all time. Domestically we look ahead to a HUGE fixture in this season’s edition of the Barclays as Man City take on Liverpool, which will definitely decide the title. Maybe.

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And I eat crayons Apr 07, 2022

Everton were dragged deeper into the mire last night as Sean Dyche’s band of merry men figured out how to kick the ball in the net just in time.

Kate, Andy and Home Alone villain Pete Donaldson react to a dramatic night everywhere you looked, as Karim Benzema extended his Luxury Memory Foam Cushioned Header range to whip Chelsea and Aleksandar Mitrovic claimed another victim to put Fulham closer to the Premier League. And someone else is getting closer to the Prem as well: Shteve, welcome home.

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Give an Ince, take a mile Apr 06, 2022

Liverpool and Man City got off to a dream start last night, despite Diego Simeone’s best efforts to turn his tie into a feverish nightmare for everyone involved, including his own players. Marcus, Andy and Luke feast over those games in an intriguing night of Champions League football!

Elsewhere, unlikely best-man-for-the-job Paul Ince continues to rescue Reading, while there’s huge news for Derby County. And everyone’s favourite University of Life uncle at a wedding Sean Dyche prepares to do battle with the already weary groom, Frank Lampard.

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The Big Bird Bandits Apr 05, 2022

Kate and Jim are joined by Lars Sivertsen to look over a cracking night for Big Pat and Crystal Palace, as they dispatched Arsenal under the lights.

Elsewhere, Lars brings tales of pitchside heroics from Bodø/Glimt and we hear the terrifying tale of the Big Bird Bandits. There's also time for team news ahead of tonight's Champions League ties, as Pep says he'll play with 12 and Jack Grealish signs a loan deal at Gucci!

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Let's be Frank Apr 04, 2022

Jules, Luke and Jim feast on a ten-course Barclays banquet, as a brilliant Brentford swept Chelsea aside and Eddie Howe's 'no fear, no idea' management style came home to roost.

We also get a postmortem from Steve Bruce after the worst game he's ever seen and ask what will come first: a start for Marcus Rashford or relegation for Frank Lampard?

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The Preview Show: Goth Hodgson Apr 01, 2022

After a brief trip over to Speller International Island, we’re welcoming the return of the Premier League on today’s Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

Kate, Jim and Andy look ahead to a potential title twist – that's if Goth Hodgson fails to drag Liverpool down into the darkness in the weekend’s opener. We also ask how to improve Dele Alli’s fortunes, wonder if Leicester can fade upwards and catch up with Steven Taylor’s Gulf United.

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Jabulani memories Mar 31, 2022

The final pieces of the World Cup puzzle are coming together this week, so Marcus, Andy and Luke settle in with some updates.

Mexico and USA punched their tickets last night, while we saw the unveiling of the tournament's Pocket Rocket 5000 matchball and more ludicrous dismissals of human rights abuses in Qatar. Back home, Joe Hart's opened up about Nuno giving him a pasting and five subs come riding over the hill!

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Mad Serge strikes again Mar 30, 2022

England cantered past Ivory Coast thanks to a vintage Serge Aurier display, in spite of the Boo Boys at Wembley who gave Harry Maguire a hard time.

Jules, Luke and Jim discuss the England team’s reaction to Harry Maguire’s treatment and get stuck into some huge World Cup qualifiers across Europe and Africa, as Cristiano Ronaldo squeezes through the net while Mo Salah misses out. Still, at least he got to record a cover of Waiting For Tonight.

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Inflatable unicorn NFTs Mar 29, 2022

Ahead of a delicious smorgasbord of World Cup qualifiers, Kate, Vish and Pete are here to tell you everything you need to know – and quite a lot of stuff you don’t, to be honest.

They speculate on Wilf Zaha’s celebration plan, Marcus Rashford’s career plan, and all plans go out of the window as Pete returns to the dials for Portmantonio Conte! Plus, Ronaldo becomes music conductor and the entire Nigerian population ready themselves for a huge Jollof Derby.

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Can I have some viennetta with that massage, please Mar 28, 2022

England threw it back to Euro 2020 all over again: coming back from 1-0 down thanks to a late soft penalty at Wembley. In Gareth we trust.

Marcus, Vish and Pete tuck into a buffet of International football, as Greg Rusedski is faced with a dilemma after Canada seal their spot while Mumcini gets stuck into Roberto Mancini in the wake of her son’s exit from the race for qualification.

There’s also the latest edition of our ‘Donaldson Investigates’ series and after RB Leipzig player Ilaix Moriba’s antics, we ask: what food would you like to be fed on a massage table?

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The Preview Show: A seagull took my calzone Mar 25, 2022

Well what a night of international football! Roberto Mancini and his gloved posse have missed out on the World Cup. But fear not – weathered England supporters Marcus, Luke and Vish are here to give Italy fans a lesson in the lost art of clutching at straws.

We also celebrate a special night for Wales and the parasitic insect himself Gareth Bale, as he rolled back the years with a sensational brace. Plus, there are problems for Gareth Southgate’s gang and we salute Jermain Defoe as he finally bows out. All on today’s Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

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Throwing a fridge at Alan Pardew Mar 24, 2022

Fernando Santos is making a fool of himself, Zlatan’s being really humble and Gareth Bale’s back to match fitness – you know what all that means. International football is back, baby!

Kate, Andy and Jim convene to discuss Portugal and Italy’s chances of progress and a huge night for Wales. Plus, King Kazu is a bald fraud and John Carver has a strange story to tell.

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Neil Warnock vs B-Rabbit Mar 23, 2022

As the Chelsea takeover gathers apace Marcus, Andy and Vish discuss the latest and how fans are finally finding their voice on their club’s future. Sadly, Batesy still isn’t in there.

Elsewhere, Neil Warnock spits some bars about Mike Dean, Arsène Wenger prepares his hop from one gravy train to another and there’s a very questionable dilemma in this week’s Pep Talks.

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Off he pops Mar 22, 2022

After twenty-two years in showbusiness, Mike Dean has announced he's stepping down at the end of the season. Get your bedazzled whistles out, the Farewell Tour's coming to a town near you.

Kate, Luke and Jim celebrate Daft Deano's amazing career before assessing Manchester United's hunt for the shiniest paper to cover the club's cracks. One person they won't be able to snag is Phil Brown, who has climbed aboard Barrow's own rapidly sinking ship.

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Corinthian Too Casuals Mar 21, 2022

The quadruple is still on for Liverpool after they survived a stern test at a bouncing City Ground last night. There goes Diogo Jota again, must remember to thank him.

Marcus and Jim are joined by Lars Sivertsen for a jam-packed Ramble, as Crystal Palace moonwalked through Everton while Chelsea and City also booked their semi-final tickets. There's also more bonkers Barclays, as Wolves shot themselves in all four paws and Spurs got a vital win against West Ham!

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The Preview Show: Stupid Sexy Jesse Mar 18, 2022

The football gods threw us many a bone last night, as West Ham dethroned the Europa League kings, Everton rescued a vital win and Barça kicked off the Spotify era in style. And now, Ed Sheeran!

Marcus, Vish and Jim also look ahead to the FA Cup quarter-finals where Nottingham Forest and Middlesbrough again shoot for cupset stardom. All that and loads more on a jam-packed Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

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Running? But we're footballers. Mar 17, 2022

Kate, Luke and Andy get stuck into a cross-continent football feast on today's Ramble, as spirited performances from Arsenal and Lille left them with sod all respectively.

Liverpool and Chelsea thus take the rightful plaudits, while Spurs maintained their consistent inconsistency with a south coast scalp. We also give Juventus a deserved kicking and hear of some fantastical Gaelic football exploits in our email section.

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Alas, there will be no silverware Mar 16, 2022

Marcus, Vish and Andy react to another Champions League Groundhog Day, as Man United stuttered to a halt and Atlético looked like their former dastardly selves.

We also start assembling our “Streets Won’t Forget” XI, with Adel Taarabt and tactical wizard Steve Bruce both a shoe-in. Elsewhere, Benfica hope to shake off The Curse and Pep Talks brings us the results of our recent parenting advice. It’s not great…

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He’s still angry with me Mar 15, 2022

Pep Guardiola went about his usual policy of making friends (Crystal Palace's Vicente Guaita) and alienating people (Kyle Walker) after City's draw with peppy Palace. Don't worry, he is so so happy.

Kate, Luke and Jim look over last night's result and Crystal Palace's impressive season as a whole. We also wonder about the future of football ownership as Eddie Howe and some Chelsea fans have a lot to answer for in the wake of football's money obsession.

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A big bath of chips Mar 14, 2022

Jules, Jim and Vish look back over a Barclays Sunday Funday as we hone in on a vintage season finale at both ends.

Arsenal showed their defensive steeliness - even if Vish thinks it’s a bit lame - while Cristiano Ronaldo rolled back the years at the other end. Elsewhere, Everton slip further into the mire, Brentford scrabble away and we search for the league’s most handsome squad.

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Help I Sexted the Football Ramble Mar 13, 2022

Join us for a very special episode ahead of Red Nose Day, as Kate and Jim are joined by presenter Jordan North and etiquette expert William Hanson from the cracking podcast, Help I Sexted My Boss!

As part of this Acast Podcast Mashup, we get together to discuss a subject well outside of William's comfort zone: football. We search for William's inner fan after a lifetime of both intention and unintentional ignorance, and answer his questions about how to behave on the terraces. Jordan also talks us through his fanatical support of his beloved Burnley and recalls some bizarre tales from Turf Moor. It's all in aid of an amazing cause, so get involved!

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The Preview Show: None of this football makes any sense Mar 11, 2022

Marcus, Vish and Andy take stock of just how warped football has become as Chelsea brushed aside Norwich with numerous sanctions looming over Roman Abramovich.

After a European round-up, we look ahead to a whole host of Premier League crackers as Antonio Conte sets himself up for the inevitable fall and Thomas Frank eyes up a backpacking holiday. All on a jam-packed Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

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The house always wins Mar 10, 2022

Remember PSG, you can throw endless Qatari money at some of the world’s best players, take the reigns from Leonardo because he’s a fool and win the first leg - but the house always wins.

Join Marcus, Jim and Andy as we recap a Champions League night equal parts dazzling (Karim Benzema) and dull (Man City). We also get the cocktails out on Gareth’s Barge and discover that Eddie Howe’s yet to finalise his Geordie passport.

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You'll Never Walk Around Mar 09, 2022

Job done for Liverpool after a stuttering last 16 display, as Virgil van Dijk suffered his first Anfield defeat since 2018's loss at the hands of Alan Pardew. He'll have that on the CV, no doubt.

Jules, Vish and Pete look back over goals galore in other matches across Europe, as Messrs Lewandowski and Mitrović battle to be crowned Europe's best striker. We also go searching for Chris Wilder's sausages and unveil the official Ramble Handsome Championships.

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Haha no but seriously Mar 08, 2022

At least Frank Lampard was there to watch Harry Kane nearly break his record last night! Haha no but seriously, Everton are genuinely in real trouble.

Kate, Jim and Pete pick through the Evertonian wreckage after Spurs’ demolition job, wave on Nottingham Forest’s cup charge and look over FIFA’s latest underwhelming response to the war in Ukraine.

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Big bangers! Mar 07, 2022

Manchester City mercilessly put Ralf Rangnick’s holiday camp to the sword, as Manchester United looked limp, bereft of ideas, and defensively shot. Or as Pep called it, ‘incredibly impressive’.

Marcus, Pete and Jim recap all of that, ask whether Arsenal should stay in red, and wonder if Phil Coutinho’s spiritual home really is the rainy midlands. Plus, penalty megamind Tim Krul is undone and there’s an overdue update from Britain’s oldest footballer! Dickie’s back!

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The Preview Show: A Fistful of Vibes Mar 04, 2022

Join Marcus, Jim and Vish on our charge towards the weekend via another Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

Norwich will hope the spirit of Delia can guide them to victory against Brentford, while Leeds' new sheriff Jesse Marsch comes riding into town with a sack full o' vibes. We also look ahead to the Manchester derby, as Harry Maguire trips over those cracks in the dressing room and Cristiano Ronaldo remains a prat.

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What next for Chelsea? Mar 03, 2022

Jules, Andy and Vish react to the seismic news that Roman Abramovich looks to sell Chelsea after nineteen years. We discuss some myopic reactions from various circles and ask where the club goes from here.

We also pick through last night's FA Cup, as a Romain Perraud worldy helped sink West Ham and Norwich soaked up even more Liverpool punches. Plus, Roy Keane loves horoscopes!

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Get this Vardy started Mar 02, 2022

Burnley's stuttering form was struck by a bolt from the blue last night. A shithousing pest of a bolt in the form of Jamie Vardy - Brendy's cavalry has arrived!

Marcus, Jim and Andy recap a host of last night's game, as Boro's cup strut continues and Jack Grealish reminded Pep he's still knocking about. We also offer our expertise to the Canadian Premier League and a bald ref headbutted a fan in Scotland. Obviously.

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You haven't seen Squid Game, have you? Mar 01, 2022

With FIFA and UEFA banning all Russian clubs and national teams, we wonder if this might prove a watershed moment for football. Or maybe they'll go back to being their sycophantic, self-absorbed selves. Maybe.

Kate, Vish and Pete pull on that thread and wonder what fußball extraordinaire Jesse Marsch can bring to Leeds United. In other contractual news, Gigi Buffon has extended his career *yet again* and former Bayern winger Mario Basler lost a bet and is now a manager. Standard.

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A tale of three goalkeepers Feb 28, 2022

Marcus, Jim and Pete look back over a tense Carabao Cup final where penalty specialist Kepa Arrizabalaga sent the 22nd and final spot-kick into the stratosphere. Wembley karma, perhaps?

Elsewhere, we bid farewell to Marcelo Bielsa and celebrate Christian Eriksen's return. We also discuss the vague, mealy-mouthed responses from various footballing organisations to the game's nefarious links with sports washing amidst Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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The Preview Show: Sven heads to Pyongyang Feb 25, 2022

Marcus, Jim and Pete pack their bags for a globetrotting episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! We've got Fizzer in Miami, McVish at a lively Ibrox and Sven-Göran Eriksson mixing it in North Korea. Yes, you read that correctly.

We also get stuck into some cracking scenes at Arsenal and look ahead to both the Carabao Cup final and another edition of The Scrap™️. Join us!

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Conor Gallagher's High Flying Eagles Feb 24, 2022

Yesterday reminded us we should enjoy Conor Gallagher's sumptuous touch and finish while we can. Before he returns to sit on the Chelsea bench, anyway.

Jules, Vish and Andy recap a whole host of midweek football as Liverpool smash Leeds to pieces and Antonio Conte eyes the door at Tottenham. Atlético Madrid also put up a good fight against Man United in the first leg of the Disaster Derby, even if Cristiano Ronaldo was 35 minutes behind each counterattack.

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Juventus 1-1 Half of Rochdale Feb 23, 2022

Last night's Champions League brought an air of inevitability about it, even if Juventus could only draw with Rochdale's twin city over in Spain.

Kate, Andy and Vish try to fit an expensive array of pieces into the Chelsea puzzle, offer advice on avoiding murderous neighbours and celebrate a historic moment for equal pay in US soccer.

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Aarhus! In the middle of our street Feb 22, 2022

Jack Wilshere's back in town, baby! Never mind the injuries, the age or the penchant for a cheeky dart behind some bins - reserve that man a spot on Gareth's Qatar Barge.

Speaking of second chances for football stalwarts: Paul Ince is back in management! Marcus, Luke and Pete celebrate the news and look ahead to some tasty ties in both the Championship and Champions League tonight.

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Goal - RODRIGO | Assist - EUNICE Feb 21, 2022

Biblical conditions threw up all kinds of curveballs this weekend, including a hatful of goals for Burnley and a crazy game at Elland Road. And at the eye of the storm? Geoff Shreeves' bum.

Kate, Jim and Pete revel in the Barclays aftermath as Man City slipped in the oil left by Charlie Kane's motorbike and Pete escaped from the West Ham home end after a 1-1 draw. Amidst the chaos, there was also time for more of the same from Everton and José Mourinho respectively.

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The Preview Show: Beaten by a WiFi password Feb 18, 2022

Come for the defensive capitulations, stay for a Valentine’s Day meal with Claudio Ranieri - we’ve got all bases covered on today’s Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

Kate, Luke and Andy recap some continental capers for Leicester and Rangers, before looking ahead to a nostalgia throwback of a Premier League weekend: more red cards for Arsenal and Elland Road warming up the cauldron of hate for Manchester United!

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Big Brendy Energy Feb 17, 2022

Kate, Andy and Jim settle in for another Champions League chinwag, as Liverpool kept an enthusiastic Inter at arm's length and Bayern nearly fell victim to a fizzy can of rasenball.

We also remind Brendan Rodgers he's got a game later, unpick some Bodø/Glimt traditions ahead of their trip to Parkhead and toast to the grim inevitability of UEFA's expansion into cryptocurrency.

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Sit down, drink water, relax Feb 16, 2022

Pep Guardiola can take his own advice after his plucky underdogs blew Sporting to smithereens over in Lisbon last night. Strange that they're still only the world's seventh best team, behind Al Ahly and Palmeiras.

Marcus, Pete and Vish work that one out before revelling in more Mbappé magic and Messi mishaps. We also check in with the salty side of Manchester after their win and officially open Nashville's new stadium.

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Duck, duck, duck, Bruce Feb 15, 2022

Plenty of chat to stick into that slither of a gap between the Premier League and European midweeks, as Proper Championship Man Steve Bruce got his West Brom rescue off and running at The Hawthorns. Well, they drew an offensively poor game 0-0, but alas.

Marcus, Vish and Luke also set up camp in the pocket of Big Ralf in his fight against most of Man United’s playing squad, while Fizzer’s had his whispery say from across the pond. We also look ahead to Pep’s latest Champions League charge and the Kylian Mbappé Derby - tasty!

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You’re a wizard, Graham Feb 14, 2022

There’s romance in the air up on Tyneside, as the Kieran Trippier love-in continues and King Kevin Keegan celebrates his 71st birthday. Oo-la-la.

Jules, Pete and Jim sort through the relegation fodder after impressive wins for Everton and Newcastle, while Spurs suffered another self-inflicted stumble - even Antonio Conte’s beautiful hair couldn’t save them. Oh, and Chelsea are world champions, which you definitely missed.

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The Preview Show: On Marcelo's Secret Service Feb 11, 2022

Leeds vs Everton this weekend means Marcus, Luke and Andy can reminisce about Spygate ahead of Lampard vs Bielsa. Any secret report into Everton's training sessions recently would probably just read "my word, they're shite."

Elsewhere, Arsenal and Wolves get down in the mud and Liverpool quietly go about their impressive regeneration. We also whether Palmeiras or Chelsea will be declared the Bestest Team Ever and look ahead to another tasty Premier League weekend - all on today's Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

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Pep, Jack Grealish and Gary Kasparov walk into a bar Feb 10, 2022

More relegation movers and shakers across last night's Premier League dingdongs, as Palace continue to trust the process while they slide down the table and Brentford's Tweenies cling on. Who will make it out of The Scrap™ alive?

Kate, Vish and Andy also stick some plasters over Spurs' leaky midfield and praise both Leeds and Villa, whose night out featured the reckless abandon of someone without work for a few days.

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Go along, don’t punch anyone Feb 09, 2022

The midweek music stopped on another round of relegation musical chairs, with Newcastle safe for twelve hours at least after they dragged Frank's Everton in for a scrap.

The Premier League's return coincides with Jules Breach's, who joins Pete and Jim to look over Newcastle's epic win and a stern point for Burnley. We also wonder whether Watford can survive and hear about a listener's truly epic FA Cup voyage!

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A Tour of Buffets Feb 08, 2022

Our valiant bid to host the 2030 World Cup has been valiantly shut down, as the Corporate Buffet Tour called into its final stop. Euro 2028 here we come!

Marcus, Jim and Vish lay out the sandwiches for that one and toast the imminent managerial arrivals of Roy Keane and Neil Warnock - provided Barnsley can build the latter an airport. We also despair at some alarmingly good business from Newcastle…

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Don't Colback in anger Feb 07, 2022

Marcus, Jim and Pete catch their breath after a frenetic football weekend as Senegal claim their first AFCON trophy and Kidderminster Harriers almost pulled off the greatest FA Cup shock for a generation.

Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest swatted Leicester City aside thanks to seedless easy peeler Jack Colback, while Boreham Wood secured a cupset for the ages and Super Frank kicked off with a win!

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The Preview Show: New traditions Feb 04, 2022

Kate, Luke and Vish settle in for traditions old and new on today's Preview Show, sponsored by Betway. From Meat Loaf's beloved Hartlepool off on an FA Cup jolly to fans continuing to punch horses, it's all here.

We also look ahead to a crucial relegation six-pointer as Roy the Boy heads to Burnley, brush past some ropey AFCON penalties and enjoy another instalment of Luke Moore’s Frightening Football Sentences.

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Roy The Mermaid Feb 03, 2022

We heard it from Roy himself: he caught Watford's elegant siren song as he sailed past and simply couldn't resist. Never mind about the tradition of ships catastrophically crashing into the rocks.

After Marcus, Luke and Andy hear from Roy, we ask Greg Rusedski who he'll support when England face Canada in the Qatar World Cup final. We also check in with the latest World Cup qualifiers, another AFCON semi-final win for Senegal and West Brom's Geordie lifeline.

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CONMELOLS Feb 02, 2022

Don't mourn the lack of Barclays, for the World Cup Qualifiers still provide that sweet stuff. Goals from Edinson Cavani and Luis Suárez? Bolivian pitches swimming underwater? Romario leading a young Ronaldo astray back in the 90s? Sign us up.

Marcus, Andy and Vish check in with all of that, wonder how West Ham can sustain a top-four challenge and get a Pep Talks update from listener McKain after his Concacaf-interrupted date last week!

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Is that... is that Jermain Defoe? Feb 01, 2022

A whole host of transfers arrived late in the box last night - turns out Frank Lampard is having an influence already.

Marcus, Jim and Pete round up the herd as Dele Alli and Donny van de Beek head to Merseyside, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang bids Arsenal farewell and Roberto Carlos joins a pub team. Even Aaron Ramsey and Jermaine Defoe get another roll of the dice!

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A memory foam bum Jan 31, 2022

Marcus, Jim and Pete look over the latest batch of AFCON drama, as The Mo Salah Experience swept Morocco aside and Burkina Faso continued their impressive recent form with another quarter-final win.

We also update you on the latest Deadline Day happenings as Liverpool sign Luis Díaz and Newcastle snap up everyone else, while Spurs can't tempt a bloke from the Isthmian League.

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The Preview Show: We’re skint, but not that skint Jan 28, 2022

A brief Barclays break means we get to tackle all the glorious chaos that the South American qualifiers regularly serve up. By tackle, we mean kick in the nads - much like Emerson Royal did last night, incidentally.

There is plenty of football for us to look ahead to as Marcus, Luke and Pete check up on both ends of the Championship and preview some tasty AFCON ties. We also get a seismic update on Scott McTominay's infamous Player of the Season award whilst under José's tutelage. Lighters at the ready. All of that on a jam-packed Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

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How did your Everton job interview go? Jan 27, 2022

Despite Carlos Queiroz's miserly ways, Egypt lumber on in an AFCON beset with incidents and hot divorced dads, but not many goals.

Kate, Andy and Jim also hear from potential Everton manager Vitor Pereira as part of his bizarre charm offensive, while Aaron Ramsey needs a Turin rescue mission and Ousmane Dembele's agent dazzles us with his underhand shenanigans.

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To my Sevillas for my hundred dolla billas Jan 26, 2022

Marcus, Vish and Andy are answering the big questions on today's Ramble. Will Duván Zapata sign for Newcastle? What next for Anthony Martial? Should one of our listeners threaten the life of a colleague for free tickets to a match?

We also rattle through some quite unbelievable AFCON goals and celebrate the overdue returns of Roy Hodgson and Mario Balotelli - yes, Super Mario's back with the Azzurri.

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By fair means or owl Jan 25, 2022

Watford hit the ejector seat on yet another manager as Claudio Ranieri departs, leaving the club managerless for the 518th time this season. Did someone say Roy the Boy?

We also recap another night of the AFCON, as The Gambia's incredible journey continues while Comoros' heroics are marred by some horrid scenes.

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Shelvey Bassey - Big Spender Jan 24, 2022

Newcastle kicked off their lads holiday to the Middle East in the appropriate fashion, with a Jonjo free-kick snatching some perhaps undeserved points at Leeds.

Kate, Jim and Pete pore over more regulation struggles, as Josh Sargent bought some over-inflated sense of American optimism to Norwich while Watford struggled. We also check in with another Hakim Ziyech worldy and eat some of Pete's earwax. Yep.

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The Preview Show: Let’s have some results, ya wee dirties Jan 21, 2022

In the end, Liverpool and Diogo Jota leisurely strolled back to Wembley without interruption. At least a jet lagged Thomas Partey tried his best, though.

Marcus, Luke and Vish look back on last night and rub their hands over some crucial bottom half battles on today’s Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! Big Dunc has already been making his feelings clear to his Everton players, while Norwich vs Watford roll their sleeves up for a truly chaotic game of football.

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Just another regular day of Barclays Jan 20, 2022

Nothing to see here! Just two injury-time goals from Steven Bergwijn sending both Kate Mason and the King Power into a tailspin.

Andy and Jim help Kate off the floor before piling through that amazing Spurs win and an oddly efficient performance from Man United. We also cross our Comorian fingers as the AFCON group stages draw to a close and the Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang saga rolls on.

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The Rosetta Stone of Football Podcasting Jan 19, 2022

Marcus, Vish and Andy are now looking for a membership to Sexy Graham Potter's colony of high-flying Seagulls. All assistance is welcome.

We look over their confident display against Chelsea and Fulham's continued destruction of the Championship. There's also a Ghanaian collapse at the AFCON and it's a fresh start for Fizzer Neville as Inter Miami kick off their pre-season with a spring clean.

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Heading in a tin foil hat Jan 18, 2022

For all the yellow ties and #HereWeGo nonsense, the January window does occasionally throw Ramble HQ a few bones. Today, it's potential high-profile returns for Diego Costa, Hatem Ben Arfa and Christian Eriksen - bosh!

Kate, Luke and Pete pick through the good, the bad (more Premier League postponements) and the ugly (Everton's latest plight) on today's Ramble. We also celebrate another Spurs trophy and hear more of Pete's wall-licking exploits.

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Farewell, Paellardyce Jan 17, 2022

There are certain things you need in a relegation scrap. Rafa Benitez is seemingly no longer one of them, but a Jack Harrison topknot looks an absolute must.

Jules, Jim and Pete rattle through the movers and shakers at both ends of the table, as City extended their dull lead at the top and the relegation vortex drags more people in. We also round up the latest from the AFCON and discuss some high profile derby delays.

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The Preview Show: Having Xhaka will be helpful Jan 14, 2022

Realising his team was under the pump, Granit Xhaka did the only thing he could do: get sent off for a reckless high boot and inspire Arsenal to new heights of camaraderie and team spirit. The man’s a revolutionary.

Kate, Luke and Andy discuss last night’s clash at Anfield and look ahead to the battle for North London on today's episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! Meanwhile, Neal Maupay preps for the panto and as Man City chase the title, Pep Guardiola must guard against complacency after receiving the best prize of all: Tim Sherwood’s stamp of approval.

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It's King Kazu's music Jan 13, 2022

We've always said that consummate professionals will continue to find work in the game. And so it proves: Chelsea have recalled Kenedy and King Kazu signs a new contract at the ripe old age of 54. Fifty-four!

Marcus, Pete and Jim celebrate the King's return and look over yesterday's matches, as Davíd Moyes continues to annoy everyone and Chelsea put one hand on some Carabao. Plus, some bizarre and heartwarming action at the AFCON!

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The Andy Carroll Weekly Worldy Bonus Jan 12, 2022

As Chris Wood hops from one sinking ship to another, Andy Carroll reminded Newcastle just what they've been missing: two absolutely ridiculous goals, both ruled out for offside.

Jules, Pete and Vish pick those out, look over an oddly slick Southampton win and enjoy some offbeat AFCON goalkeeping. We also try our hand at some tactical analysis of Italian naval warfare. Don't say we don't do anything for you.

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STANDARDS Jan 11, 2022

Much like Pete whenever we enter the studio, Man United fans held up a banner demanding improved standards from their ragtag bunch of jewels and jokers before their 1-0 cup win. Shame they used Eric Cantona and Roy Keane as examples, but alas.

Marcus, Luke and Jim look over that stuttering victory and round up a cagey day at AFCON. We also wonder how long Derby County can afford to stave off an impending Mike Ashley and celebrate the amazing work of Andrew Jennings.

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Are all underdogs confident? Jan 10, 2022

Kate, Jim and Vish are on hand with a thorough breakdown of a cracking weekend of FA Cup action, with some unexpected giant killings alongside the usual underwhelming business for Newcastle United. Sticking to traditions, and all that.

We also hear some pearls of lower league wisdom from Blackpool's Neil Critchley, Tanguy Ndombele compounds his Spurs problems and AFCON kicks off with a bang!

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The Preview Show: Another bald Jan 07, 2022

Marcus, Luke and Pete settle in for a bumper FA Cup Third Round Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

We’ve got you covered with a comprehensive guide to celebrities from Swindon, nipple-baring fans, and 39-year-old Wes Hoolahan’s inevitable merry dance around Newcastle’s midfield.

Plus, Kieran Trippier signs for Kayak and an old nemesis gets in touch with some FA Cup reforms.

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We need an exorcist Jan 06, 2022

In a crushing blow to fans of last year’s Carabao Cup Finalists memorabilia, Chelsea planted one foot firmly in next month’s final courtesy of some extraordinary Spursiness.

Luke and Andy join Terry Hurlock Breach to look back on the action. We also check in with Man United, whose canteen cliques have somehow slipped into a full-scale coup, and ponder on Philippe Coutinho’s rumoured link-up with Stevie G.

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Oh Dear! What Can The Blatter Be? Jan 05, 2022

We thought the odd Instagram post apologising for missing a penalty or a sending off was far enough. Now, Romelu Lukaku has broken new bizarre ground with his heartfelt plea for forgiveness - all for speaking Italian nicely.

Kate, Jim and Andy mourn this latest nail in football's coffin ahead of a potentially dominant Chelsea performance against Antonio Conte's impressive Spurs. We also serve up a thorough breakdown of various German sausages and celebrate the return of The King*.

*his words, not ours.

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Wazza's Discount Derby Jan 04, 2022

Wolves were the latest to capitalise on more Man United malaise last night, with their understated win celebrated by an understated Bruno Lage. Kate, Pete and Jim wonder whether their lack of goals at both ends can sustain a Europa League chase.

Elsewhere Wayne Rooney might well be plotting the greatest of escapes, Pete's latest investigative journalism uncovers some deep state Andy Carroll theories and we discuss the latest bizarre batch of footballer retirement plans.

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No knighthood, despite my 47 goals in all competitions Jan 03, 2022

Despite another year without due mentions in the New Year Honours list, Marcus, Vish and Andy are here to kick off another year on the Football Ramble!

There's plenty of meaty stuff to get our chops around, including controversy at the Emirates and a ridiculously good game at the Bridge. Crucially though, we carve out ample time for John Terry's quest for a knighthood and cautiously light Newcastle's first emergency flare of the January window.

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Can I be honest, Joelinton? Dec 28, 2021

Despite idiotic questions from interviewers afterwards, Joelinton proved himself to be the heir to Roy Keane's throne as he dominated Man United's midfield. Odd it was for Newcastle, mind.

Marcus, Vish and Jim are back to find out how deep the Old Trafford rot might go and revel in some buoyant Newcastle support. We also look ahead to some midweek clashes as Brighton continue their quest for Vish's love while Norwich and Leicester desperately search for greener grass.

That's it for Rambles this week - thanks so much for your support this year. We'll be back to our full schedule next week!

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But can this slumpy team be trusted? Dec 27, 2021

Marcus, Vish and Jim are here to chew over the latest round of Christmas crackers, with Southampton and Arsenal picking up impressive wins. But should we actually trust either team with them?

Elsewhere, Man City and Leicester played out a ridiculous game - even if Brendy should've put himself on the bench. Harry Kane also impressed against Patrick's Palace, especially after what we assume was a fairly awkward Christmas for the Kane family.

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The Best of the Football Ramble 2021 Dec 22, 2021

To round off the year, we're looking back on some of our favourite moments from this year's Football Ramble! We relive the trauma of the European Super League, revel in our Euros fairytale and celebrate the Hamilton Accies commentator and his wee jobby. We even find time for an extended visit to the North-East for plenty of Keggy, Brucey and takeover-related nonsense.

It’s been a turbulent year but we've had a great laugh making the show every day and hope you've had a cracking time listening in - thanks so much for your support throughout 2021.

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The Festive Football Ramble - Part 2 Dec 21, 2021

Much like the UK Government, we're back with another work Christmas party! Marcus, Kate, Vish and Jim settle in at Ramble HQ for more festive fun.

If you've ever wondered about how Kate ended up with an alpaca one Christmas or the delightful Sri Lankan flavours of Vish's Christmas lunch, then look no further. We also give Demba Barticulate another spin after yesterday's glowing reviews.

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The Festive Football Ramble - Part 1 Dec 20, 2021

Welcome to the first part of the Ramble Christmas jolly! Join Jules, Luke, Andy and Pete as they revel in festive cheer and pick their dream festive line-up for a football-themed Christmas. We also debut our festive game, Demba Barticulate - stupid jingle included.

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The Preview Show: Just give it Jonj Dec 17, 2021

Jonjo Shelvey's return to Liverpool reminded the Anfield faithful what they've been missing: 20-yard screamers, misplaced passes and a general lack of impetus. Sign me up!

Marcus, Andy and Jim browse another porous Newcastle performance and a spirited point from Rafa's cut and shut Everton. We also look ahead to the Nations League's glorious return and wonder just how English football continues amidst further cancellations - all on today's Preview Show, sponsored by Betway.

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The Fortress of Rob Holdingtude Dec 16, 2021

With a great win over West Ham last night, can we finally say it? The Emirates is... a fortress?

Marcus, Jim and Pete wrestle with that and check in the rest of last night's matches, featuring some worldy skills from James Ward-Prowse and Rúben Neves. We also celebrate Sergio Agüero's amazing career and pull on an alarming Aussie thread.

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The Apprentice has thwacked the Master Dec 15, 2021

As Arsenal's leadership group pass the captaincy parcel around at London Colney, we wonder who can take the bantle on now Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's been dismissed. Those Amazon cameras must be delighted!

Kate, Pete and Vish look over their troubles and check in with a despondent Marcelo Bielsa as the master was absolutely thwacked by the apprentice at the Etihad. There was also a Groundhog Away Day for Dean Smith and a perfect tribute to Diego Maradona by his heir apparent, Philippe Coutinho.

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Any excuse for a buffet Dec 14, 2021

Kate, Vish and Jim settle in for another Ramble after yesterday's botched Champions League draw highlighted what piss-poor pageantry we've come to accept from these bizarre events. At least Michael Owen explained it all clearly on BT Sport...

Elsewhere, we wonder how Dele Alli can revitalise his career ahead of a touted January move and ask just how long football can push its luck amidst skyrocketing Covid-19 cases.

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God Rest Ye Merry Pentlemen Dec 13, 2021

Throughout the festive period, it's important to carve out a bit of indulgent time for yourself. This weekend, pour yourself a fizzy lager and enjoy your team getting pumped 4-0 by laissez-faire Leicester - just what the Donaldson ordered.

Pete's joined by Luke and Jules after another chaotic weekend as Raheem Stirling joined the Hundred Club and Marcelo Bielsa liberated his passions at Stamford Bridge. We also update the Festive Football Naughty List, thanks to a tardy Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and some Major League Stripping from NYCFC boss Ronny Deila.

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The Preview Show: Live laugh love, okee Dec 10, 2021

The Foxes might not have been able to squeeze through the Europa League group stages last night, but at least a dog on Partizan’s pitch during their Europa Conference League game had a lovely old squeeze. Swings and roundabouts for the animal kingdom, eh?

Kate, Luke and Pete cast their eyes over last night’s action and Brendan Rodgers’ chapped lips on today’s Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! We also preview the best of the weekend’s offerings and find out about the Brazilian signer named after Gary Lineker. Plus, it’s the clash you’ve all been waiting for: MOORE VS MASON!

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Hands on the hologram Dec 09, 2021

It was a landmark moment at Old Trafford last night, as Ralf Rangnick brought Tom Heaton on for his Man United debut 20 years after he first joined. That’s the stuff.

Marcus, Andy and Pete chew over the final chapter of the Champions League group stages, as Barcelona’s journey to a last eight Europa League defeat at the hands of David Moyes begins. Plus, Portmantonio Conte returns and Patrik Schick gets an unusual trophy…

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Killing the golden cash cow Dec 08, 2021

Some say the Champions League group stages are boring. We say look at Porto vs Atlético’s three red cards in ten minutes and try telling us that isn’t world class entertainment.

Jules, Andy and Jim drink in last night’s action as Man City get a surprise in Leipzig. We also look over the fan review recommendations that’s getting Premier League bosses all hot and bothered, Jules gets a valuable lesson in sayings, and there’s bad news for Lionel Messi’s hotel in Spain.

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No Iwobi, No Partey Dec 07, 2021

Arsenal went into Banter Club retrograde last night with a dismal display that helped Everton to a vital three points. Even some picky VAR offsides for Richarlison couldn't save them!

Kate, Vish and Jim pick through Arsenal's torrid turn and wonder if Farhad Moshiri can turn things around at Everton despite all evidence suggesting otherwise. We also call in the Keggycopter to help with some signage at St James' Park, look ahead to tonight's Champions League action and fear for Jude Bellingham after some punchy post-match comments.

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There's the banter Dec 06, 2021

Marcus and Vish are joined by the returning Luke Moore for another post-Barclays bash, as West Ham's latest vintage win left David Moyes a bit *too* happy for our liking.

Elsewhere, Edmund Howe delivered a timely Toon win against struggling Burnley and Ralf Rangick's tactical tinkering was enough to unshackle Fred. We also recap a purrfect win for Chelsea in the Women's FA Cup final and enjoy another Divock Origi cameo - it's jam-packed, so join us!

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The Preview Show: Right, said Fred Dec 03, 2021

Man United welcome in the Ralf Rangnick era with a chaotic win over Arsenal, with Fred epitomising the good, the bad and the batshit that Ralf must contend with. The more things change, the more they stay the same.

Marcus, Andy and Jim look ahead to a bumper Barclays weekender on today's Preview Show, sponsored by Betway. There are some huge matches down the bottom of the table, a cross-capital ding dong and the Scott Parker Derby to name a few. Elsewhere, Phil Neville's been telling us about how many friends he wants/needs - poor Fizzer.

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I’m as famous as Troy Deeney Dec 02, 2021

Fresh from catching some courtside NBA action with fellow celeb Troy Deeney, Andy joins Kate and Vish in the studio to look for Saúl Ñíguez. Even Thomas Tuchel doesn't know where he is, ffs.

We also recap a one-sided Merseyside derby and wonder what's next for Everton, retire Jack Grealish's Alice band and enjoy some elite outfield-player-in-net shenanigans in Turkey!

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The Entertainers are back Dec 01, 2021

It seems the Keggy hoodoo is still lurking around every corner at St James' Park, as Eddie Howe is still looking to capture that entertaining allure. Shots on goal: some. Shots in their own feet: several.

Marcus, Jim and Pete also look over Leeds' last gasp win against Crystal Palace, where Raphinha's stuttering penalty run-up was nearly ended by the final whistle. We also bring you an update on robotic offsides and answer some concerning tuxedo problems on this week's edition of Pep Talks!

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Stretching the Geordie blanket Nov 30, 2021

More bizarre football awards ceremonies last night, as Lionel Messi won the Ballon d'Or while Robert Lewandowski had to settle for the Whole Load of Goals prize dreamed up fifteen minutes beforehand.

Marcus, Pete and Vish bask in Lionel's reflected glory and wonder how Ralf Rangnick might get on at Manchester United after completing his move. We also look ahead to two huge Premier League matches, as Leeds search for a spark and Eddie Howe searches for a bigger blanket.

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Dyche Age Nov 29, 2021

Even the blizzards summoned by Łukasz Fabiański this weekend weren't enough to stop either a purring Manchester City from winning or Sean Dyche from putting a jacket on.

Kate, Jim and Lars round up a flurry of Premier League goodness as radio's Ralf Rangnick helped Man United get a point at Stamford Bridge and Graham Potter weathered some unusual booing. We also summarise the game's latest bout of shithousery, stretching from Norway to Uruguay.

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The Preview Show: I prefer to kill them all Nov 26, 2021

Like a rock hard Mitre to the face on a freezing Sunday morning, it’s safe to say Antonio Conte was struck by the size of the task he has at Tottenham after his men were downed by Mura last night. Marcus, Pete and Jim wonder just how many of his players he might run over when he sees them in training on Friday.

Elsewhere there's more European goodness, Manchester United look to be on the verge of a disturbingly wise managerial appointment and we finally get to the bottom of Newcastle’s poor form: biscuity food fights. All on today's Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

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Do it for The Shamen Nov 25, 2021

Mauricio Pochettino slunk back to Paris with his tail between his legs last night after another fairytale clash with Man City, where Bernardo Silva served up the sauce and Kyle Walker was just really, really fast again.

Marcus, Andy and Jim chew over that and travel to Liverpool as well, where we hail Thiago and check in with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who’s sliding into Gareth’s DMs as we speak. Plus, we find out about the dastardly plans to extend half-time for ‘in-game entertainment’ – fingers on the pulse as ever!

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Jadon and Donny, together at last Nov 24, 2021

They've crawled through a river of shite, but Jadon Sancho and Donny van de Beek have finally reached Redemption. Michael Carrick, take an interim bow.

Pete, Andy and Vish recap last night's Champions League action, as Chelsea's production line delivered some delicious goods and Andy caught Barcelona's *thrilling* 0-0 with Benfica at the Camp Nou. We also make fleeting stops in France (for crowd trouble) and the Polish sixth tier (for 53 goals a game).

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Maybe the trophies are the friends we made along the way Nov 23, 2021

Club legends are ten a penny, nowadays. Whether it's Steve Bruce eyeing up the Manchester United job or Tony Hibbert joining a new club five years since his Everton retirement, you'll find them everywhere.

Marcus, Vish and Lars wonder where Man United go next as they shake off Ole Gunnar Solskjær's sickly sweet vibes - would Mauricio Pochettino make that train journey? Elsewhere, Messrs Southgate and Hibbert put pen to paper and the Champions League returns!

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Now That's What I Call Manchester United! Nov 22, 2021

Well, the inevitable axe has finally fallen: Ole Gunnar Solskjær has been sacked by Manchester United.

Jules, Jim and Pete pore over the dismal performance that broke the panel's back and wonder what's next for the rudderless Reds. We also blast through a load of other amazing results from the weekend, with new managers stirring up the relegation battle and the top three flexing their enormous, financially-enhanced muscles. Join us!

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The Preview Show: I'm sorry, Graeme Nov 19, 2021

Rejoice, for the stars have aligned and brought us three managerial debuts for this weekend's edition of the Barclays! Dean Smith even cut short his espionage mission to New York.

Marcus, Andy and Jim look into their respective matches before checking in with the other end of the table, as in-form Arsenal are the latest sacrificial lamb on the Anfield alter and Brother Brendy's been offended by some trumours. All of that to enjoy on today's Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

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Does Fabian Delph spark joy? Nov 18, 2021

Kate, Jim and Pete are here with the answers to some of the game's biggest questions: is Zinedine Zidane warming to the prospect of Man United? Are Newcastle victims of a vicious Premier League cartel? How many miles will Dani Alves run in every Barcelona game he starts?

We also revel in some truly obscene scenes from last night's FA Cup first round and hear of more financial struggles in the EFL, with Reading the next club to be handed a points deduction.

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Roberto Martínez: Stylish Mover Nov 17, 2021

Roberto Martínez nearly pulled out some of those saucy moves in that electric Cardiff atmosphere last night, with Beefy Moore's equaliser enough to get Wales a seeded play-off spot.

We get into that, before Marcus and Luke console Lars Sivertsen after Norway's disciplined display bore no fruit against Louis van Gaal and the Deathstar. We also check in with the sorry situation at Derby County and get a *crucial* Inter Miami update, as financial fiddling gives way to Neville nepotism.

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44 buttocks chase a ball around and eventually Che Adams scores Nov 16, 2021

England's marching band stuck ten past San Marino in the final round of Now That's What I Call Competitive, meaning they can turn their attention to the dark cloud coming over the hill.

Kate, Luke and Pete give that a once-over, remind everyone that Scotland invented the passing game after their Danish delight and see Northern Ireland throw the cat among the piccione. We also delve into the ongoing issues around Qatar 2022 and what can be expected of the players and federations heading their next year.

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The Serbian Darren Anderton Nov 15, 2021

Fresh off his latest round of Ibra Watch, Lars Sivertsen joins Jules and Andy at Ramble HQ for a blast through a hefty weekend of international football.

Aleksandar Mitrović and co dented Portugal's World Cup hopes with some last gasp magic, while Harry Maguire drowned out the #haters at Wembley. We also wonder if Dean Smith can save Norwich, remind Scotland they're decent and bring some non-league nonsense to the table!

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Patreon special: The Teams of Our Lives, Leicester 2015/16 Nov 14, 2021

We're here with a special bonus episode, plucked from the Ramble Patreon feed! Today, we’re bringing you an episode of The Teams of Our Lives, a weekly show where Marcus and Andy look back on what made their favourite teams history-makers.

This week, it’s a no-brainer. Come on down Uncle Claudio, we’re living Leicester 2015/16 all over again. Dilly ding dilly dong.

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The Preview Show: Didn't even want a Belgium cap Nov 12, 2021

In the era of hyper professionalism, it's refreshing to see Radja Nainggolan determined to never play for Belgium again because he'd rather have a smoke. Ryan Fraser should've used that justification for dropping out of Scary Steve's Scotland squad.

Marcus, Luke and Vish look ahead to some crucial qualifiers as Scotland inspire some confidence, Wales plant some seeds and Harry Kane looks to shake off some poor form. All on today's international Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

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Captain Cash's Catalonian Kickabouts Nov 11, 2021

Imagine it: you're Matty Cash. You've just turned up to national team training for the first time - having learned the anthem on YouTube - to find Pep Guardiola scampering along the touchline. Rest up, Pep, honestly...

Jules, Jim and Andy check in with two Liverpool legends as they change jobs, as Steven Gerrard takes over Aston Villa and sporting director Michael Edwards will end his incredible tenure later this season. We also get first-hand dentist tales from Jules and dietary advice from England wonderboy Emile Smith-Rowe.

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Signing Jonjo's #cans Nov 10, 2021

The Papa John's Trophy served up some more lukewarm slices last night, with AFC Wimbledon eliminated and Newcastle United U21's battered at Mansfield. At least Jonjo Shelvey's been signing some local cans of lemonade, the good sport.

Jules, Andy and Pete pour some garlic butter over more football nonsense, with Steven Gerrard casting an eye southwards and Xavi putting the Catalan hammer down. We also put ourselves forward for Man United's new handyman job - bicycle not included.

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Do you referee tiddlywinks? Nov 09, 2021

Kate, Luke and Jim get stuck into the big questions right at the heart of the football discourse on today's show: did Arsène Wenger leave Arsenal too late? Did Callum Wilson think he was collecting Eddie Howe from the airport? Who's Stuart Attwell again?

We also wonder how Howe might fare on Tyneside after his appointment was confirmed, hear of some glorious Brazilian shithousery and celebrate Mikel Arteta's impressive centenary.

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The Preview Show: Howedi Arabia Nov 05, 2021

Antonio Conte's back! Eddie Howe's (almost) back! And Marcus is back! Get ready for a Friday feast.

Vish and Jim join Marcus to hail the return of John Wick to the Premier League, get the latest puns from Tyneside, and check in on both Manchester clubs ahead of the big derby tomorrow. Ole Gunnar Solskjær and Donny van de Beek are apparently stuck somewhere on the fourth level of Inception.

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Two balls off the post Nov 04, 2021

Liverpool cantered to another victory over a pretty cantankerous Atlético Madrid last night thanks to some icy refereeing. That doesn’t sound like our Diego.

Kate, Andy and Pete review last night’s Champions League happenings, before turning to important matters like Bournemouth player Ben Pearson’s skincare routine and one of the most outrageous takes we’ve ever heard from Djibril Cissé. Join us!

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All or Nothing or Something or Everything Nov 03, 2021

Watching Man United's trademark comebacks is like flying on a budget airline to a stag do - more disorganised chaos that always seems to get there eventually.

Kate, Luke and Andy call out Ole Gunnar Solskjær for more post-game patronising and praise Chelsea's adaptability. We also debate the merits of Unai Emery, as his trip to Newcastle hangs in the balance, and celebrate a landmark occasion for Neil Wise Old Head Warnock!

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Living it Lage Nov 02, 2021

Kate, Jim and Vish track Wolves' migration up the table after another tidy win, this time against a struggling Everton. We wonder why the bottom half of the table remains a maelstrom of uncertainty - maybe Marcelo Bielsa's translating sherpa can guide us through.

We also look into Antonio Conte's imminent arrival in North London and the embarrassment of managerial riches the Premier League will possess - with or without lonely wanderer Daniel Farke.

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The curse is lifted Nov 01, 2021

The inevitable axe has finally fallen, with Saturday's turgid performance enough to get Nuno Espírito Santo the sack - whether we can blame him for it or not.

Jules, Luke and Jim wonder why it's consistently gone wrong for Spurs since the 2019 Champions League final and who they should turn to next. We also catch up on a load of other results from the week, as Brighton and Palace took on the big boys and Aleksandar Mitrovic bullied some more Championship defenders.

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The Preview Show: Big Gaffer Energy Oct 29, 2021

As the Man United saga rolls on, Sir Alex Ferguson's back at Carrington. It's just to get a suit fitted, apparently - we assume Ole is holding the tape measure.

Kate, Vish and Pete look ahead to more Premier League nonsense, with United travelling to Spurs and The Graeme Jones Experience in town for one weekend only. Elsewhere, Aleksandar Mitrović is out for a spookin' and Norwich City insist they're not as turgid as their results and performances suggest. All on today's Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

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More Moyesy Manchester Murders Oct 28, 2021

First United, now City - David Moyes is coming for you, Manchester. That bridge he burned when he took over from Sir Alex Ferguson is still smouldering.

Jules, Luke and Pete bathe in yet more Fizzy Cup action as Leicester squeezed past Brighton thanks to the Seagulls' generosity, while Brentford broke their Stoke hoodoo. We also celebrate some lovely news from Australia and literally redefine the modern footballing lexicon.

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Freight and see Oct 27, 2021

Kate, Vish and Pete dive into another round of the Fizzy Cup as Arsenal continued their lovely autumn stroll and wildman Kepa Arrizabalaga psyched out the entire population of Southampton.

We also get a Lionesses update after another dominant qualifying display that has left people asking about a Women's Nations League, before applying our Owners' and Directors Test to Derby's potential new owner.

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Burn a bridge to light my way Oct 26, 2021

Antonio Conte seems open to scorching the earth on which decades of Manchester United's success has been built, after saying he'd "be open to understanding the project". We all would, I think.

Kate, Jim and Andy run through the latest spins of the managerial merry-go-round, as Newcastle look to finalise Steve Bruce's replacement. We also scrutinise David Beckham's ambassadorial role for Qatar 2022 and hear the latest of Gianni Infantino's World Cup format proposals, both of which we'd rather just went away to be honest.

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When Harry met Salah Oct 25, 2021

Kate, Luke and Andy are here, counter-pressing the notion that Manchester United are any good after a horrendous showing against the Mo Salah Experience.

Elsewhere, we wonder where it's all going wrong for Daniel Farke, rate some increasingly Josh King extroverted celebrations and decide that Pep Guardiola must be stopped - he's coaching random Brighton stewards, for Christ's sake.

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The Preview Show: A Glimt in his eye Oct 22, 2021

Kate, Vish and Luke react to last night's changing of the European guard, with West Ham strutting their stuff and José Mourinho's Roma the victims in a brutal Scandinavian crime drama.

We also look ahead to some tasty Premier League ties, as Leeds look to rediscover some form and Man United find themselves in Liverpool's crosshairs - all on today's Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

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Keeping Up With The Icardis Oct 21, 2021

Ole Gunnar Solskjær's tribute act got away with another sloppy performance last night, though Ronnie's last-gasp winner couldn't cheer up Paul Scholes.

Kate, Vish and Jim look over another cracking European #matchday before discussing Steve Bruce's unseemly tenure at Newcastle and if anyone can look back fondly on it. Vish also brings us another bizarre update from the Icardi family!

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Combining the red card with the handshake Oct 20, 2021

Liverpool scraped past Atlético Madrid in a thoroughly entertaining dingdong last night, even though a red card sent Simeone's men into near-uncharted levels of shithousery.

Pete, Vish and Jim also check in with the latest on Tyneside, as other Premier League clubs kick up a fuss and Steve Bruce gets sacked live on air, and Ange Postecoglou continues to remain 110% Australian.

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No World Cup, no cry Oct 19, 2021

Patrick Vieira went to Arsenal’s backyard and almost came away with all three points, while Ben White watched on and wondered what all the fuss was about.

Today, we open the Pandora’s Box: Pete is in the chair! He, Luke and Jim chat all things Arsenal vs Crystal Palace. Elsewhere, Keggy a visit to a CBD shop, we discuss England’s stadium ban and there’s Champos action tonight!

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No Tyne like the present Oct 18, 2021

Newcastle's bunch of ragtag mercenaries probably saw yesterday's tussle with Tottenham as a chance to show the new owners what they're all about. So: Callum Wilson scored, Allan Saint-Maximin danced down some blind alleys and Jonjo Shelvey was sent off after 20 minutes. Standard.

Jules, Luke and Pete blast through that and some other cracking games from the weekend, as Wolves and the Foxes complete outrageous comebacks and Liverpool's relentless form continued. Plus a steward scored with a dildo - make of that what you will.

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The Preview Show: And I need you today, Oh Brucey Oct 15, 2021

As the Saudi shadow looms large over Brucey's thousandth game in charge, we wonder which one of the eight million reasons he'll trot out in the pre-game presser on today's episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

Marcus, Luke and Pete also catch up with some off-field antics at Leicester, celebrate the return of Uncle Claudio from his Italian sojourn and wonder if Brentford can provide another upset. Join us!

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Even Barça can't mess this up Oct 14, 2021

Jules, Andy and Vish stop buying MesutCoin long enough to take stock of the latest news, with Chelsea impressing over in Turin and Phil Foden securing the quite outrageous bag.

Elsewhere, we look over the slimming down of Ligue 1 and its implications for the rest of Europe, buy some of Özil's new crypto and hear of how a high school striker's 16 goals is causing a national stir.

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You still turn me on Oct 13, 2021

England's swashbucklers cut through precisely sod all last night in an underwhelming draw with Hungary. Maybe we need... *more* attackers?

Kate, Andy and Jim pick through that throwback performance and celebrate a vital derby win for Scotland in the Faroe Islands. We also wonder how Arsène Wenger can tarnish his legacy even further with more biennial World Cup nonsense and get to some of your dilemmas!

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Clubs over country Oct 12, 2021

Gareth Bale’s been watching some golf again, THE LITTLE SLACKER. Turns out his countrymen got the job done without him, as Wales escaped Estonia with a vital three points and no more goalkeeping clangers.

Kate, Jim and Andy round up the rest of the international happenings, with Memphis Depay being his usual generous self from the penalty spot and Timo Werner grabbing a couple. We also hear of some more bizarre driving instructors and more Ben Brereton Diaz magic!

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Fizzer's full barrel Oct 11, 2021

International football served up its usual range of delights this weekend, as France won the Nations League - via the sublime and the ridiculous - while England dispatched Andorra with predictable ease.

Marcus, Luke and Pete get stuck into those and some impressive results from the other home nations. We also hear Pete's thoughts on the Newcastle takeover as Brucey's days look to be numbered and dissect some Deep State MLS conspiracies from our man in Miami. Strap in.

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The Preview Show: There goes Big Mike, must remember to thank him Oct 08, 2021

There were delirious scenes on Tyneside following the official announcement that the PIF takeover of Newcastle United was complete - but we must acknowledge Mike Ashley's noble role in all this.

Marcus, Andy and Vish wonder what Keggy's ambassadorial role will be in the new setup before turning their attention to international football, as the Nations League served up another cracking semi-final and the World Cup qualifiers return. All on today's episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

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Call Kylian, show him our bridges Oct 07, 2021

Well, it's been close to happening for over a year and it's safe to say many people are disgusted about it: Italy's unbeaten streak is over!

With the Nations League making internationals great again, Kate, Andy and Vish recap a storming affair and some impressive Spanish youngsters. And with the Saudi Arabian takeover of Newcastle set to go through, we wrestle with the dilemma of accepting much-needed investment from extremely questionable sources.

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The Magic of the (stuffed) Cup Oct 06, 2021

We're swimming in garlic dip on today's episode, as Papa John served up a great win for Hartlepool and Barrow's keeper ended up in centre-midfield. Truly magical stuff.

Marcus, Luke and Pete also check in with two seismic football institutions, as Sir Alex Ferguson grows potatoes for war and Ronald Koeman looks sadder by the day. Maybe Barcelona can get Shaun Goater in to flex his administrative muscle and help them search for new signings?

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The Sausageman returns Oct 05, 2021

Like a cosy, familiar jumper you break out at the start of autumn, Claudio Ranieri is back in the Premier League! Let's see if he can last longer than the remainder of British Summer Time.

Kate and Jim welcome Pete back from his holidays to unpack a fresh slice of Newcastle takeover action, consider some bizarre rule changes from Stefano Pioli and get the transfer latest on PSG legends Kylian Mbappé and Serge Aurier.

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Xisco dumped like a truck, truck Oct 04, 2021

Sound the alarm, it's the first managerial sacking of the season - poor old Xisco Munoz. After being so accomodating to a dysfunctioning Leeds, too.

Marcus, Luke and Jim whiz round the barns left burning after another Prem weekender, with City and Liverpool playing out a classic and Leicester holding on for a point at Palace. The big man also made his mark at Old Trafford once again: Andros Townsend, come on down!

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The Preview Show: All I want for Christmas is Jude Oct 01, 2021

Christmas has come early for a certain Marcus Speller, with the latest England squad announcement full of festive cheer- BUT WHY AREN'T JUDE BELLINGHAM AND IVAN TONEY IN THERE?!

Our little drummer boy is joined by Luke and Jim to recap last night's continental crusades as Leicester struggled in Poland and Charlie Kane had the last laugh. We also look ahead to a title tussle at Anfield and another performance from The Andros Townsend Experience - all that on today's episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

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Ripping your shirt off in a group game Sep 30, 2021

Just another night for Prime Time and his band of Manny men, as Ronaldo shoved a last-minute spanner in the Solskjaer Out operation.

Kate, Andy and Vish look back on last night's Champions League humdingers, as Max Allegri's Juventus impressed and Barcelona continue to implode. There's also a whip round the Championship and some cracking news from the Faroe Islands!

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All of a sudden I see Sheriff Sep 29, 2021

The combined squads on show at the Parc des Princes: €2bn. Real Madrid losing at home to a team from an unrecognised breakaway state in their maiden Champions League season: priceless.

Jules, Jim and Vish recap the first night of matchweek two, with Pep delighted by Lionel Messi's wondergoal and Liverpool putting Porto to the sword yet again. We also solve some more listener dilemmas and get a long-overdue water pistol update!

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The Red Wine Club Sep 28, 2021

Marcus, Andy and Vish discuss a spicy Monday night in the Prem, as the Seagulls spotted Patrick Vieira’s shiny head, swooped down and nicked his precious three points.

There’s also time for the tragic life and times of Mark Clattenburg, featuring fist fights with other refs and Graham Poll’s Red Wine Club. Plus, the European Super League slip through UEFA’s net and the Premier League starts plans to move abroad. All in a good day’s work in villainous football administration, we suppose.

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I'm not scared of Graeme Souness Sep 27, 2021

Marcus, Luke and Jim round up a scorching weekend of Premier League madness, with Arsenal pouring some long lost sauce over an utterly overcooked Spurs.

Elsewhere, Brentford and Liverpool remind us of their strengths, Ole Gunnar Solskjær takes a page from his idol's playbook and José Mourinho plays out the Rome derby in typically understated fashion.

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The Preview Show: From North London to Norway Sep 24, 2021

Marcus and Luke are joined by fellow Ramble clansman Lars Sivertsen on today's episode of the Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

There are plenty of cracking fixtures to look ahead to this weekend, as Pep Guardiola has another crack at Thomas Tuchel and a buoyant Brentford host lethal Liverpool. There's also perhaps the most frivolous North London derby in a long while and Lars makes his Luke's Game debut!

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More Timo Werner conspiracy theories Sep 23, 2021

The magic of the Carabao lives on, as David Moyes got one over his old employers and AFC Wimbledon accepted an invite to the big dance at the Emirates. Shame they lost - can't have it all, Andy.

Andy's joined by Jules and Luke for a roundup of the other League Cup matches, where Chelsea and Spurs scraped through on penalties and the Seagulls did the business again. We also look into the rise of 'support players' and the recent developments around the future of safe standing in football - join us!

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Wycombe Wycombe - Junglist massive Sep 22, 2021

The away end at the Etihad was absolutely pumping for 22 minutes last night and Gareth Ainsworth was delighted - let's just forget the subsequent shellacking from Man City.

Kate, Vish and Luke get in the third round of Carabao, with Brentford turning on the style and QPR and Stoke both claiming big boy scalps. We also address more listener dilemmas without much skill or purpose - similar to FIFA's continued policy around eradicating racism, it turns out.

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The rave's still on Sep 21, 2021

Kate, Vish and Jim take a break from two-stepping around Newcastle's festival scene with Jordan Pickford to assess how Everton have started and what they can expect from this season.

We also look into some peculiar social media action from Arsenal, try to seize the means of footballing production and look ahead to another round of that sweet, sweet Carabao.

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Martin Keown's cave of whispering desires Sep 20, 2021

Premier League strikers beware - Martin Keown knows how to handle you. Especially you, Romelu.

Marcus, Andy and Pete cast their hive mind over the weekend's action, as Spurs crumble to predictable pieces and Man Utd escape West Ham with all three points. There's also time for an impressive win for Watford, the sorry state at Derby County and a reality check for Messrs Neville and Beckham.

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The Preview Show: Kinder egg of a goal Sep 17, 2021

Marcus, Jim and Vish tell you all about the key happenings last night and much more on The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

West Ham returned to Europe with a bang and a cheeky glimmer in David Moyes’ eye. Elsewhere, there’s news that sheep are keeping Cristiano Ronaldo awake but not holding back his coup at Manchester United, while a training ground showdown takes place in Newcastle. Plus, a new story enters the Kevin Keegan hall of infamy and the custard conspiracy takes another dark twist.

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Cross-field salad cream Sep 16, 2021

How is it possible to feel like you’re missing out when you’re watching a 3-2?

Marcus, Andy and Vish fan the flames of a barn-burning night of Champions League action, as Liverpool and Milan serve up another classic while Antonio Conte visits the Cavern Club and everyone has fun at the Etihad, apart from Pep Guardiola.

We also hear more bizarre footballer injuries and learn about the Turkish political party campaigning to get rid of offsides. If the glove fits, I suppose. Come join us!

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Smouldering Champions League embers Sep 15, 2021

The Champos is back with a clang, as Jesse Lingard gifted those Young Boys a victory minutes from time. It was actually reminiscent of a game from last season Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he never wanted to happen again. Damn it all.

Marcus, Jim and Andy also look over a solid victory for Chelsea and an absolute cakewalk for Bayern Munich over in Barcelona. Demba Ba also announces his retirement and we finally come up with a name for our new Agony Aunt section - ropey jingle included.

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Hedge fund goalie Sep 14, 2021

Arise, Sir Andros of Walton. Kate, Luke and Pete look back on Everton’s storming six minutes last night, as Andros Townsend smashed in a beauty and the Salomón Rondón-Rafa Benítez love story entered a new chapter.

We check in with Leicester after their promising display against Man City at the weekend and wonder whether James Maddison’s lack of hobbies is bringing about his slow demise. There’s also a look ahead to the return of the big shiny Champions League and a brand new shiny game from Pete’s Pandora’s Box. Brace yourselves!

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A friend of mine watched a stream Sep 13, 2021

It was great to see a Man United legend return to Old Trafford on Saturday to such fanfare, freshly bronzed from the Portuguese sunshine. Ronaldo was there, too.

Jules, Luke and Pete discuss a jam-packed weekend of football nonsense, as Man United get off to a flyer with Ronaldo, while Patrick Vieira does one over Spurs – again – and Mo Salah hits 100. There’s also a special José Mourinho milestone, another footballer’s obsession with custard, and a Dutch footballer suffers a truly bizarre injury after… eating a carrot.

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The Preview Show: Tactics and TikToks on Tyneside Sep 10, 2021

There can be no tougher test for Cristiano Ronaldo than a visit from Steve Bruce's tactical titans - just as well no UK fans will be able to watch it, really!

Kate, Luke and Pete also wonder how far Arsenal can slip into the darkness ahead of their game against Norwich, while Scott Carson 'n co will look for Community Shield revenge against Leicester. Plenty of that and loads more on today's episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

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Quick pint of Tennent's, Timo? Sep 09, 2021

Marcus, Andy and Vish assess the state of play after England's set of qualifiers ended with a 1-1 draw in Poland. Another Harry Kane goal, a lack of subs and surrendering a lead - same old story, perhaps?

Elsewhere, Wales and Northern Ireland just about kept themselves in the hunt with a couple of clean sheets and Italy finally won a game. We also hear more of Vish's bizarre takeaway habits and FIFA's version of The Avengers starts to take shape - it seems John Terry is, indeed, inevitable.

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Too much of our Good Thing Sep 08, 2021

Che Adams and Lyndon Dykes continued their stint as Scotland's devastating double act, as their pestering perseverance earned Scotland a vital 1-0 win over Austria.

Kate, Andy and Luke canter through all of last night's highlights, with Andy's AFC Wimbledon on the march and Andy's Turkey on the end of another pasting. We also chat about FIFA's depressing calls for bi-annual World Cups and wonder whether we'll see further opposition to Qatar 2022 in the coming months.

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Interrailing with Jürgen Klopp Sep 07, 2021

Kate, Vish and Jim pick through football's latest happenings, which predictably include detained Argentinians and a 1980s interrailing holiday with the Liverpool boss.

We also hear of a classic tale from the Pep Guardiola back catalogue and tackle some fundamental questions on football broadcasting: should Cristiano Ronaldo’s 3pm debut be televised? And how did a bald man obstruct an entire TV audience?

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Daft little penalty, silly unbeaten record Sep 06, 2021

Jules, Jim and Pete round up a weekend of international football, with Gareth's gang back picking up another serene Wembley win thanks to Executive Vibes Director, Jesse Lingard.

More of the same also occurred across Europe, with Italy *still* unbeaten and Gareth Bale *still* doing the business for Wales. The same can't be said of South America, mind, as four of Argentina's squad were detained mid-game by Brazilian officials! Turns out a fair few people do actually watch them in the Premier League...

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Patreon special: Our football room 101 Sep 05, 2021

Welcome to a special bonus episode of the Football Ramble! This week, we’re bringing you one of our weekly Patreon-exclusive episodes of Ramble On, where we chat about all sorts of nonsense that we don’t have chance to in the week.

Today, Marcus, Luke and Pete compile their own room 101: everything they would like to see banned from the beautiful game, featuring barcodes, throw-ins and… Disney?

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The Preview Show: England fill their bellies Sep 03, 2021

Welcome back to the Football Ramble Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! This time around Jules, Jim and Luke pore over England's big win in Hungary, as Hungarian fans disgrace themselves yet again.

Elsewhere there's Northern Ireland's big result in Lithuania, Cristiano Ronaldo's favourite shirt (bless) and more emails from our listeners that have sold things to footballers, before we get into a seismic Luke's Game as Jules Breach makes her debut. Don't miss it!

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England's vibesmen return Sep 02, 2021

The cream of Europe's striking talent was on show last night as Cristiano Ronaldo broke the men's international scoring record, Erling Haaland smashed in another and Aleksandar Mitrović was... nowhere to be seen.

Marcus, Jim and Pete bounce through last night's results, with Scotland sloppy at the back and the Netherlands confirming they're not the best team around. We also hear of some apparent transfer chicanery and look ahead to England's return!

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The dream begins Sep 01, 2021

Deadline day drama: you couldn’t write it. Except Newcastle’s new signing Santiago Muñóz who is literally a character from a film: yeah, they really did it.

Kate, Luke and Vish are here to discuss Kylian Mbappé, who’s staying right where he is despite being turned into a human clock. Elsewhere, even Sergio Agüero is going to have a tough time propping up Barcelona's attack as they swap Antoine Griezmann for a St James' Park legend.

We also round-up the Premier League’s own serving of nonsense, as Salomón Rondón is reunited with his true love and Arsenal have sounded the centre-back alarm. Plus, we offer some more sage advice for listeners in need!

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Fancy playing for Barnsley? Aug 31, 2021

Kate, Luke and Pete are here to sift through the good, the bad and the questionable from another round of Now That's What I Call Deadline Day.

We're swiping right on Transfer Tinder for likes of Odsonne Edouard and Dan James, while Alex Witsel's coach has snuffed out rumours on Twitter. We also hear of some noble deeds - from Troy Deeney, who leaves Watford after eleven years' service, and Willian, who leaves Arsenal after the world's most ludicrous contract.

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Mesut Özil trusts us, for some reason Aug 30, 2021

Marcus, Vish and Jim take another post-Premier League bath, with a whole host of nonsense to get stuck into. Join us!

Cristiano Ronaldo was off to Man City when we last spoke, but now we wrestle with some mixed feelings ahead of his return to Old Trafford. There's plenty of on-pitch stuff too; Patrick Vieira's youth revolution gets underway at Crystal Palace, the malaise continues to set in at Arsenal, and Chelsea's ten men survive a testing trip to Anfield.

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The Preview Show: And you can tell Bernard Matthews Aug 27, 2021

Marcus, Luke and Pete are here for The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

We look forward to a couple of huge Premier League games as Liverpool led by a spectacles-less Klopp clash with Chelsea at Anfield. Meanwhile, Brother Brendy has an away trip to Norwich to get back on the horse, but at least he has Scott Brown’s undying affection. Plus, there’s the England squad announcement and a tasty Champions League draw.

We also discuss Arsenal’s trip to the Etihad, where Cristiano Ronaldo’s shadow looms large. And speaking of superstars, Kevin Keegan is due to make a rare public appearance at the Birmingham Hilton. We can barely contain ourselves.

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I’m staying this August Aug 26, 2021

To everyone’s absolute shock, Daniel Levy has outmanoeuvred Charlie Kane and Harry ‘H’ Kane is staying at Spurs after all. But just you wait for the gentleman’s agreement they have lined up for next summer.

Marcus, Jim and Andy discuss the end of the Kane saga, while Pep covers it up by cooking up a fresh one of his own. Elsewhere, Arsenal dine out at the Hawthorns and Steve Bruce refuses to be beaten. Plus, mitten-knuckled fist fights and Belgian break-ins.

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A football Romeo and Juliet Aug 25, 2021

It’s time to… #switchon.

Jules, Andy and Luke ponder on last night’s huge wicked whisper, as Burnley slam down a big wad of cash for Maxwel Cornet. Something’s happening with that Kylian Mbappé fella as well.

Meanwhile, Gareth Bale pulls back the curtain on an incredibly drab existence and Jules shares her favourite transfer of the window. Plus, we down a bit of Carabao, and provide some more expert advice for you listeners, this time featuring a banana tree and a bridge.

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Playmobil Pelé Aug 24, 2021

Just want Michail Antonio to take us in his arms and lift us like one of his cardboard cutouts.

Kate is back to join Pete and Vish for their own merry jig: we look back on West Ham’s duffing of Leicester as David Moyes shows signs of dizziness.

We also wave goodbye to the Minecraft Messi, check in with the latest on Adama Traoré and Eddie Nketiah, while a striker in Brazil spins the ultimate redemption narrative. Plus, Egypt and Liverpool’s stand-off and what it all bodes for the international break (it’s not good).

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An old jumper ravaged by moths Aug 23, 2021

Romelu Lukaku is back and he’s already wreaking havoc.

Marcus, Vish and a chastened Jim Campbell cast their eyes over the second round of the Premier League circus. We discuss Lukaku’s credentials as the next Bond after Arsenal fall to Chelsea, wonder whether Fred might be more effective as a Paul Pogba golf club, and try to find out where Burnley source their players after another valiant battle at Anfield.

There’s also not nice news from Nice and the most exciting Inter Miami update yet. We promise.

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The Preview Show: Follow the cigarette butts Aug 20, 2021

We go again! The Premier League is back for its second weekend. Marcus, Luke and Vish chew over the weekend’s fixtures on your brand new edition of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

We react to news that Charlie Kane has taken a back seat in negotiations with Blofeld, while Steve Bruce hosts a phone in with Newcastle United fans. What could go wrong? Plus, there’s a right old ding dong of a Luke’s Game.

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Admiral Alkmaar Aug 19, 2021

Midweek Championship games under the lights and Neil Warnock absolutely raging at the officials. Club football, we’ve missed you.

Marcus, Jim and Andy take in another round of Championship action, check in with Celtic and Joe Hart, and Jim delivers some FACTS about Martin Ødegaard. Plus, we have our say on one of the biggest kit abominations in recent memory and the ever-benevolent Cristiano Ronaldo opens a hair transplant clinic.

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Rome wasn't torn down in a season Aug 18, 2021

Vish is back in the building! He joins Marcus and Andy for a Championship roundup, as Fulham set their sights on the title and Mick McCarthy brings his usual blend of delight and disgust.

Elsewhere, Moldovan side Sheriff Tiraspol dream of the Champions League and Chelsea have let one of their young fly the nest, as Tammy Abraham joins José at Roma. At least there's a buyback clause, should absence make their hearts grow fonder.

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Pep's giant step forward Aug 17, 2021

Marcus, Pete and Jim saunter through the latest news spouting out from football's fax machine, as Jesse Lingard assesses his options and some Paul Pogba transfer chat arrives right on schedule.

Elsewhere Barcelona look to reduce their wage bill by signing even more players, Granit Xhaka continues to linger and Man City search the lower leagues for the Big Man to accompany Little Man Harry Kane.

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Another underwhelming Paul Pogba performance Aug 16, 2021

Just the four assists and a dominant display from the Man United midfielder? Not interested.

Jules, Luke and Pete revel in the return of the Premier League as Spurs kept Man City at arm's length and Brentford sent a sorry Arsenal packing. There were plenty of great performances, too, with Declan Risotto stirring it up for West Ham and Cucho Hernández scoring a beauty with his first Watford touch in four years.

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The Preview Show: Premier League returns! Aug 13, 2021

The Big Dance kicks off tonight over in Brentford and we're bloody excited - welcome to a brand new episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

Kate, Jim and Andy cast their eye over a raft of games, where Jadon Sancho might make his Premier League debut and Arsenal will hope to avoid a sting from their new neighbours. We also find out that Steve Bruce is basing his transfer strategy on Pete's Film Club - terrifying stuff, indeed.

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Maybe you can hire Kepa Arrizabalaga Aug 12, 2021

In a move undoubtedly designed to spite Maurizio Sarri and our own Luke Moore, Kepa subbed himself on for last night's Super Cup shootout - and bloody won it for Chelsea!

Marcus, Andy and Pete celebrate Kepa's noble act, hear Andy's perspective on the Lionel Messi transfer and start to look ahead to the Premier League season. It's back, baby, and Tim Krul's getting the beers in.

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Last Tango in Paris Aug 11, 2021

Well, it's happened: the chickens of football's overindulgence have come home to roost, as Lionel Messi joins the dark side. At least Jules is back for her first Ramble of the season!

She's joined by Jim and Pete to pick through that depressing rubble, recap some tasty action from the Carabao Cup and wonder whether Tanguy Ndombele will ever play again.

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Return of the Mag Aug 10, 2021

Joe Willock looks set to carry on the fairytale at St James' Park, where he'll no doubt continue to score in every single game. Should be quite a season for Frank Lampard incarnate!

Marcus and Jim try to tease some positivity out of Pete about that signing, before turning their attention to other transfer matters. Romelu Lukaku's back for Premier League revenge and Barcelona's money troubles continue - before Marcus provides another positive Fizzer update!

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Not Fast, Too Furious: The José Mourinho story Aug 09, 2021

Has anyone told José that it's still pre-season and a 5-2 loss to Real Betis didn't need five red cards for a mix of Roma players and staff? The Greatest Hits tour continues, it seems...

Kate, Pete and Jim have plenty of football to get stuck into, as the EFL season opened with a bang and Leicester completed their silverware sweep with a crucial Community Shield victory. We also get the latest on the death of football's soul with Lionel Messi's enforced move to the Empire nearing completion.

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There will probably be some supporters in here Aug 06, 2021

Lionel Messi has actually, really left Barcelona. Probably.

Marcus, Luke and Pete react to a seismic night as the Catalan giants hatch plans to turn Messi into a gas meter and Man City unveil their new star boy.

We also look ahead to the return of the Football League, as Marco Silva seeks stability, Derby County scramble for players, and the Sutton United fairytale begins. Plus, it’s the return of Luke’s Game! Can Donaldson pull off an upset?

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Flying without Ings Aug 05, 2021

It seems Aston Villa might well be splashing the Jack Grealish cash already, as Danny Ings slips off to Birmingham in the dead of night.

Marcus, Pete and Andy check in with all the latest transfer happenings as the season looms ever closer. Elsewhere, Barcelona may have been thrown a lifeline and we reserve BIG APPLAUSE for the return of Louis van Gaal - he's back baby!

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Another VAR riddle to solve Aug 04, 2021

After consulting some Proper Football Men, the Premier League has tried to dial back VAR by making it more complicated. Clangers galore!

Kate, Luke and Pete tackle that with minimal contact before looking over the latest Champions League qualifiers, where Rangers legend Steven Davis nabbed a late goal against Malmö. There's also time for a Dani Alves update and the latest around Chelsea as they plot another bid for Romelu Lukaku.

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The shirt off Joelinton's back Aug 03, 2021

First the lack of goals in seasons gone by, now avoiding training altogether? Harry Kane really does hate August.

Marcus, Jim and Pete settle in for a round of ice-cold sagas, with Kane determined to leave Spurs and James Rodríguez seemingly not in Rafa's plans. Callum Wilson has also been spilling some beans about Brucey's tactical folly, Preston North End beat a mystery team and even Fizzer got a win!

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Babysitting in a North London trench Aug 02, 2021

Like John H. Miller charging into the chaos at Omaha Beach, it seems Ben White has quite the job at the centre of Arsenal's defence. Keep the sand out of your boots, Ben.

Kate, Jim and Andy recap the weekend's football, which saw Celtic starting the Scottish Premiership season in disappointing fashion and Arsenal losing an absolutely crucial pre-season fixture. We also assess where it went wrong for Team GB and wonder how Leon Bailey might get on at Aston Villa.

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Hitting the road, Jack? Jul 30, 2021

Kate, Pete and Jim settle in to wonder whether Jack Grealish will soon slide his glorious calves into some walking boots and trudge up to Manchester City.

Elsewhere, Arsène Wenger has been linked to a gloriously suave return to management while his compatriot Raymond Domenech continues to take as much undeserved credit as possible. There's also a return for Virgil van Dijk and the first-ever round of Kate's Game!

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Will trade Phil Jones for spaghetti Jul 29, 2021

Marcus, Andy and Jim have competitive club football to report on already, as Celtic's Champions League dreams were dashed for another season. The Europa League (potentially) beckons!

Elsewhere, boardroom manoeuvres won't stop David Moyes trying to bring the Manny band back together and Victor Wanyama's stocking his cupboards. We also dream up a solution for men's football's Olympic problem and check over the new heading regulations being rolled out.

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Pete's Amazon purchase history Jul 28, 2021

The Premier League's revolving centre-back door keeps on spinnin', as Kate bids a fond farewell to helmet-haired Toby Alderweireld. Don't worry though, because Spurs want Aaron Ramsey: direct replacement, that.

Luke and Pete join Kate at Ramble Towers with more of the latest from the football circus, as Kepa Arrizabalaga extends Maurizio Sarri an olive branch, Team GB reach the next round at the Olympics and Joaquín's week-long hangover ruled him out of a pre-season game.

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That's awful from me Jul 27, 2021

Marcus, Pete and Jim are here to hail the latest cab off the centre-back rank, with Raphaël Varane and Ben White two more risk-free additions expected in the coming days.

Elsewhere, the post-Gareth Bale era winds down at Spurs with Eric Lamela's sad departure, Steve Bruce shoulders the takeover burden and Wayne Rooney looks tired - someone get him some players, my word.

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We're back and so is Jadon Sancho! Jul 26, 2021

The Football Ramble is back for the new season, with fans in full stadiums and Fizzer's fantastical flaws just two things we can't wait to enjoy.

Since we've been away Jadon Sancho has returned to Manchester thanks to Smooth Operator Ed Woodward, while Andros Townsend joined Everton. We also check in with Phil Neville's sinking Miami ship and get a jam-packed Olympics update!

We're back with daily episodes Monday-Friday, so make sure you're subscribed in your podcast app so you never miss an episode!

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2020/21 Showcase: Between The Lines with Melissa Reddy – An interview with Daniel Sturridge Jul 23, 2021

We're rounding off our week of showcase episodes with a cracking interview from the first season of Between The Lines with Melissa Reddy!

Back in October, Melissa spoke to ex-Liverpool and England striker Daniel Sturridge. He talks about some of the highest moments in a storied career and his continued determination to overcome setbacks and get back to the top.

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2020/21 Showcase: Between The Lines with Melissa Reddy – No more silence Jul 22, 2021

We're off to another football show on the Stak network today, as we look back at a couple of episodes from the first season of Between The Lines with Melissa Reddy! The show takes a forensic look at football's biggest issues and gets unrivalled insight from the likes of Mauricio Pochettino, Gary Lineker and Adam Lallana.

Today's episode focuses on the immense difficulties faced by women working in football, from harassment to constant questioning of their roles. Women from all around the game join Melissa to share their stories and push for much-needed change.

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2020/21 Showcase: Book Club – Out of the Darkness, Matt Piper & Joe Brewin Jul 21, 2021

Today, we're returning to Football Ramble Presents for a classic episode of the Book Club, where Kate and Jim speak to football's finest authors about their work.

Matt Piper spoke to Kate last year about his unflinching autobiography 'Out of the Darkness', which tracks his journey from Leicester City star to life's very bottom, and how he's overcome those dark times. They're also joined by Matt's ghostwriter and FourFourTwo editor, Joe Brewin!

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2020/21 Showcase: Ramble Meets... Stuart Pearce Jul 20, 2021

For the next few days, we're looking back through some of our favourite Football Ramble Presents episodes from this season - today, Mark Pougatch is joined by England legend, Stuart Pearce! They discuss Stuart's time as Nottingham Forest captain under Brian Clough, before reflecting on his England career and the aftermath of Euro '96.

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A Summer Worth Waiting For: Football Ramble x Jameson Jul 19, 2021

We're back for another bonus episode of the Football Ramble, thanks to our friends at Jameson. Today, Marcus and Kate are looking ahead to a cracking summer of football alongside Sky Sports and TalkSPORT presenter Laura Woods!

With the new season on the horizon, we celebrate the gradual return of fans to stadiums and the passion they bring. We also chat about some of our favourite moments from Euro 2020 and crank up our excitement for the return of football as we know and love.

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2020/21 Showcase: The Teams of Our Lives - Inter, 2010 Jul 16, 2021

We're back with another exclusive episode from our Patreon archive, as we drop the needle on a classic episode of Teams of Our Lives!

As the name suggests, every week Marcus and Andy look back over footballing history's many glorious teams. Ahead of his return to Serie A, we're looking back at a certain Special One and his Internazionale treble winners from 2010.

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2020/21 Showcase: Ramble On – Vish's fantasy football career & Marcus and Jim's dream club Jul 15, 2021

For the rest of this week, we're showcasing some of our favourite podcast episodes we've released exclusively for our Patreon subscribers! In these two episodes of Ramble On, Vish outlines his dream fantasy football career that ends in a brutal murder, before Marcus and Jim build their dream club designed exclusively to annoy West Ham.

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The Best of Euro 2020: Part II Jul 14, 2021

We're back for another Best Of episode, as we look back through the truly brilliant knockout stages of Euro 2020. We've got wooden floor celebrations, a boatload of eazay's, Sunday's Italian Job and even Hatem Ben Arfa! Join us!

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The Best of Euro 2020: Part I Jul 13, 2021

What a bloody tournament that was! To celebrate the end of a cracking summer of football, we've cut together a Euro 2020 diary featuring the best clips from every single day of the tournament.

Today, we rattle through the group stages - from England's measured start and Turkey's utter capitulation to that Patrik Schick wondergoal, psychic predictions and supercomputers. Remember those?!

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Better to have loved and lost Jul 12, 2021

Well, there we are: the two tournament's best teams made the Euro 2020 final, where England fell at the final hurdle.

Marcus, Luke and Vish settle in for a pensive postmortem, as England were beaten by a better team after more penalty shoot-out heartbreak. We praise the Italian's steeliness and assess how they took the game away from England, who themselves can be proud of their performances throughout a joyous tournament.

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One step from glory Jul 10, 2021

After fifty matches and 140 goals, the tournament's two best teams remain standing - and Gareth Southgate's England are one of them.

Kate, Luke and Vish look ahead to what should be a cracking final, with intriguing and potentially pivotal individual battles across the pitch. We also take a moment to consider the generational impact this team has had on the country and see just how far a group of nice guys can go.

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How England got here Jul 09, 2021

Marcus, Andy and Jim pull up some chairs in the eye of the storm, with England two days from potential immortality.

We look back on England's route to the final, as Southgate's lambasted pragmatism gradually moulded into the key for all our hearts. Elsewhere, the mind games have started at Gazzetta dello Sport, Sven backs the boys and we get a live Soccer Moses update from Nashville itself!

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Six down, one to go? Jul 08, 2021

We have our Euro 2020 final - and England are only bloody in it for the first time ever. EAAAAZZAAAYY!!!!!

Andy and Pete drag Marcus home from Wembley just in time to revel in England's fantastic win over a spirited Denmark. It's the first time the men's side have reached a final since The Big One, all on the back of another controlled and measured performance that have become a hallmark of glorious Gareth Southgate. Seriously, what on Earth is going on?!

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The 120-minute Italian Job Jul 07, 2021

One half the tournament ledger has been finalised, with Giorgio Chiellini's ragtag bunch of renegades advancing to the final at Spain's expense.

Kate, Andy and Jim spare a thought for Álvaro Morata, who slid past Gianluigi Donnarumma with one shot and then blew his foot off with another. We also look ahead to England's semi-final against Denmark, as Gareth's gang singlehandedly restore a measured and genuine pride in the England national team. G'wan England!

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I love this bream Jul 06, 2021

With the semi-finals honing into view, you join us in the back of Patrice Evra's car wearing John Lennon glasses with some fish and chips. Yep.

Jules, Jim and Andy check in on the latest movers and shakers around Europe, as Danny looks to spread his Ings and Barcelona rummage down the back of the sofa for a few euros. We also look ahead to what should be a cracking semi-final where organised chaos (Italy) meet unorganised chaos (Spain).

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The bald eagle has landed Jul 05, 2021

With a historic semi-final looming, England have finally brought out the big guns: the unicorns have returned. It's business time and we're all for it.

Marcus, Luke and Pete also hear some alarming words of encouragement from Timo Werner and wonder how Patrick Vieira will get on at Crystal Palace. Speaking of Premier League legends, Marcus brings us the latest Phil Neville update and Hatem Ben Arfa's mate thinks he'll return to Newcastle one day....

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The very definition of Eazay Jul 04, 2021

Marcus, Andy and Jim are as batshit giddy as you'd expect after England sauntered past Ukraine with a casual wave of Harry Maguire's massive bonce.

Gareth Southgate and the entire squad get their due praise as we celebrate England's brilliant brand of organised fun. We also look over their semi-final opponents, with Denmark putting in another impressive performance against a steely Czech Republic.

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I don't care what Spinning Zola says Jul 03, 2021

Kate, Pete and Jim settle in after Italy took the sheen off Belgium's golden generation thanks to a heady cocktail of swashbuckling shithousery - it's great to see.

Spain's 1476 attacks only yielded one goal in the other quarter-final, but were saved by Switzerland's torrid attempts in the shootout. We also look ahead to England's trip to Rome with a place in the semi-finals up for grabs!

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One, two, three, bend Jul 02, 2021

We made it through two days without the Euros - well done, everyone. Jules, Luke and Andy charge into the studio to look ahead to the quarter-finals!

We check in on the latest around England, who will head to Rome buoyed by the continued support of Uri Geller. Spain will try to keep their wobbly steam train on the tracks, while Belgium face Italy - break out the 2013 FA Cup final montages!

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It's frank, le boeuf Jul 01, 2021

Tottenham's search for their new manager has come to an end, almost exactly where it began two months ago. Nuno Espírito Santo, come on down!

Kate, Andy and Pete also check in on a few other managerial moves, as Rafa Benítez crosses Stanley Park and Frank de Boer stepped down from the Netherlands role “in anticipation of the evaluation”. Presumably, the evaluation will be that he's had a mare from start to finish.

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What you’re looking at is the Master Plan Jun 30, 2021

There's a big old 'eazay!' coming over the hill and there's nothing you can do to stop it; England beat Germany and march on to the quarter-finals!

Marcus, Luke and Vish look back over a cracking England performance, a vital goal for Harry Kane and the ridiculous Wembley atmosphere. We also bid a fond farewell to Joachim Löw and examine Ukraine's last gasp win over Sweden.

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So, what on Earth happened last night? Jun 29, 2021

Kate, Vish and Pete charge into the studio after one of the greatest days in international tournament history - even Álvaro Morata got involved!

France papered over substantial cracks with a brief flurry of attacking brilliance - with Karim Benzema and Paul Pogba showcasing their endless class - before somehow losing to Switzerland. We also rave about an All You Can Score buffet that Spain won and look ahead to England's night of reckoning, soundtracked by the sodding England band.

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It's definitely not Frank de Boer's fault Jun 28, 2021

Marcus, Pete and Jim attend another big team postmortem, as the Netherlands crumbled under a few stern glances from the Czech Republic.

Cristifraud Penaldo is also on his way home after Belgium muscled their way past Portugal, with Lukaku running all night long and Eden Hazard's junk just too strong st-strong, strong strong.

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The Barmy Armani Jun 27, 2021

The unstoppable Danish train rolls on, as Wales become the latest team to be swept aside by Kasper Dolberg 'n co.

Jules, Vish and Jim wonder where it all went wrong for Robert Page's side and find even more reasons to love the Italians, as they knocked out wannabe villain Marko Arnautović and Austria.

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Gal-away Goals Girl Jun 25, 2021

On our second day without Euros action we contemplate football's circle of life, as we wave goodbye to away goals and welcome Chile's Ben Brereton.

Kate, Pete and Vish gather some highlights from the group stages and bring you a Copa America update. We also look ahead to the first knockout matches, as the Italians continue to kiss Atillio Lombardo's head and Wales spill their attacking secrets. All of that and loads more on today's episode of the Ramble, sponsored by Betway!

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Hungary for more Jun 24, 2021

The group stages reached their final crescendo last night, with Hungary kicked out of the party despite giving the big boys a run for their money.

With that, Cristiano Ronaldo closes in on immortality and Germany deal themselves a knockout game against England - even as Joachim Löw still shuffles his pack. Join Marcus, Jim and Vish as we pick through all the other goals from last night and see where it leaves us ahead of the knockout stages!

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We still have a good time with No Way Sis Jun 23, 2021

It wasn’t Nirvana for England last night, but thanks to everyone’s adorable little brother and a pair of magnificent calves it was good enough! Marcus, Luke and Jim react to England’s surprisingly dignified scramble for top spot and Scotland’s heartbreak against Luke Modrić and his merry men.

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Great Danes Jun 22, 2021

Bloody hell Denmark. Bloody hell. Jules, Luke and Jim react to an epic night in Copenhagen which had it all: thunderbastards, bandaged leaders and the most extraordinary comeback story.

We also hail the Finns for their brave showing against those bothersome Belgians, who might just whip the trophy out of England’s hands despite Gareth Southgate engineering a genius progression to the last 16. Plus, we test some more tournament formats and turn our attentions to two huge clashes tonight for Scotland and England!

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Please don't take me home Jun 21, 2021

Wales have reached the knockout rounds for the second Euros in a row! Kate, Jim and Pete look over their dogged performance against Italy, who further cemented themselves as suave Bond villains hell-bent on winning it all.

At the other end of the form table lie Turkey who - despite being the tournament's de facto dark horses - finished with one of the worst records in the competition's history. Xherdan Shaqiri's pair of absolute worldies saw to that.

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Right, who doubted the Germans? Jun 20, 2021

Even Cristiano Ronaldo couldn't halt a resurgent German performance that's put die katzen amongst the pigeons in Group F.

Marcus, Jim and Pete also offer a shoulder for Álvaro Morata to lean on, as he followed up his first tournament goal with a shoddy miss and then got substituted. Meanwhile, France nearly lost to some unfancied but buoyant underdogs - who on Earth would do that...

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It was a nothing-nothing result Jun 19, 2021

Marcus, Luke and Pete couldn't construct any clear-cut chances in the studio, so we've left the mics on and Jack Grealish is going to have a go.

England's underwhelming performance contrasted with an impressive Scottish effort, who now have a good chance of qualifying after last night's draw. We also check in on the striking exploits of Patrik Schick and Alexander Isak, two forwards who will no doubt terrorise England later in the tournament.

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The Auld Enemy, together again Jun 18, 2021

Jules, Luke and Pete latch on to a perfectly weighted Kevin De Bruyne through ball and smash in another Ramble episode - boy, is it a big one!

Belgium and the Netherlands both booked their tickets to the next round, with KDB back to his ruthless best and Ronald Koeman doing his best to douse any Dutch hopes. And, of course, we look ahead to England vs Scotland - 'ere we go!

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A Turkey shoot and a quick Swissmissal Jun 17, 2021

Wales put one foot in the next round after a cracking win over Turkey - that just leaves Kate, Jim and Luke to work out what "eazay!" is in Welsh on today's Ramble sponsored by Betway!

Italy's impressive form continued with three more goals, despite Granit Xhaka rolling out his own Gazza '96 impression, while Aleksei Miranchuk slipped past some Finnish axes and slotted home Russia's first goal of the tournament!

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Boston hotdogs with Bill Clinton Jun 16, 2021

France emerged victorious from the Group of Fun's first tussle, with Paul Pogba and co reminding everyone how much better they are than everyone else.

Marcus, Luke and Jim look over the teams that have impressed them now every country has played a match, while Andy joins us from Budapest where a raucous full stadium watched Cristiano Ronaldo take two steps closer to immortality.

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A rischickulous strike Jun 15, 2021

Vish joins Kate and Pete back in the studio after his trip to Hampden Park, where the unbelievable atmosphere was eventually flattened by Patrik Schick's 60-yard missile. Friday's match against the Auld Enemy should be just the tonic for the Scots.

Elsewhere, the Return of the Mak helped Slovakia to an unlikely win over Poland and Spain passed their way to a 0-0 draw with hotdog enthusiasts Sweden.

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You know what, Luka... Jun 14, 2021

Marcus, Jim and Pete grab some front row seats on the England hype train, as we ruthlessly put Croatia to our (quite blunt) sword.

After deserved praise for the likes of Kalvin Phillips and Raheem Sterling, we turn our attentions to the Goran Pandev fountain of youth and a right humdinger between Ukraine and the Netherlands.

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Much love, Christian Jun 13, 2021

Kate, Andy and Jim reflect on the harrowing events of yesterday involving Denmark’s Christian Eriksen and the truly commendable actions of the medical staff and players from both Denmark and Finland.

We also look over Wales’ performance that earned them an impressive point against Switzerland and Belgium’s ruthless dispatching of Russia, thanks to two more goals from Romelu Lukaku.

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Who's Nessun Dorma? Jun 12, 2021

The Euros got underway last night, with those Italian suits too sharp for Turkey's wall of meat.

Jules, Andy and Jim revel in the return of international football on the first of our daily episodes across the group stage! As well as praising Italy, we wonder about the fortunes of Belgium's Golden Generation (who'd have one of those...) and try to temper both the worry and the excitement around England's meeting with Croatia on Sunday.

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The Preview Show: Euro 2020 has arrived! Jun 11, 2021

Grab your waistcoat and jump aboard the barge, everyone: the Euros have finally arrived! Marcus, Luke and Andy hit ten on the giddyometer on today's Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

We predict England's chances - with help from a psychic and Pete's supercomputer - give Scotland some love and celebrate the return of Wales' collection of vibesmen. The continental contenders get put through the mill too, as Frank de Boer takes a battering and we celebrate the return of the Italians and their glorious kit.

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Bruno Lage's arrival, the Maurizio Sarri revival, and Super League survival Jun 10, 2021

Portugal's gradual takeover of English and European football continues apace, with Bruno Lage freshening things up at Wolves and Spurs in advanced talks with the man their former boss just replaced. Best of luck, Paulo Fonseca...

Kate, Andy and Jim also check in with the latest movers and shakers, as Lazio snag Maurizio Sarri and Chelsea are bidding for players already. Turns out those fines for joining the Super League are a drop in an otherwise enormous ocean.

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Gareth Southgate makes us proud, Florentino Pérez comes hat in hand, and Murderball on the streets of Leeds Jun 09, 2021

With just a few days before the Euros starts, Kate's optimism has reached fever pitch. Luke and Jim try their best to keep her feet on the ground, but Gareth Southgate's statesman-like conduct and Phil Foden's new hair are just more fuel on the raging fire.

International football's kept us warm in the meantime, as Olivier Giroud closes in on a record and Ireland draw in Hungary. Elsewhere, Marcelo Bielsa has been coaching a local U11's team and Florentino Pérez wants to rent Atlético's stadium - because he spent Real Madrid's entire fortune on David Alaba's contract.

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Big Dunc’s perfect match, Chris Smalling’s Area 51, and a very old debut Jun 08, 2021

Marcus, Andy and Pete convene to discuss some huge stories: why on earth did Big Dunc and Real Madrid fall through? Why have Valencia and DC Comics fallen out? And, of course, has Chris Smalling really seen a UFO?

We also attend to news of Thomas Tuchel’s new contract at Chelsea and some wicked whispers at Stamford Bridge, while there’s a very late Indian summer for one player in Serie D…

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Another convincing England performance, Scotland win again, and Arsenal’s transfer nous strikes again Jun 07, 2021

Romania are the latest to be put to England’s ruthless sword, with Jordan Henderson’s penalty miss intentionally throwing our rivals off the scent. Nice work, Quiz Boy.

Jules, Pete and Jim celebrate the inclusion of Ben White and yet another Scotland win. We also check in with the usual North London suspects, with Spurs wisely deciding against hiring Antonio Conte and Emi Buendia wisely deciding against signing for Arsenal.

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The Preview Show: Stephen Kenny finally gets a win, Lord Bendtner retires, and the Eagles Dare to re-sign Christian Benteke Jun 04, 2021

It took them twelve attempts, but Ireland finally have a win under Stephen Kenny! Kate, Luke and Pete get their open-top bus tour mapped out on today's episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

We also look ahead to England's last game before the Euros kick off, with Trent Alexander-Arnold ruled out of the tournament and the Romanian squad trapped in a late 1990s fever dream. There's even time for episode 27 of So You Want To Sign Wilfried Zaha and the sad news that Lord Bendtner has retired!

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England begin their march to glory, Scotland are up for it, and a late back-post header from Magna Carta Jun 03, 2021

England began their first of eight consecutive victories last night, with all the electrifying dynamism you'd expect from a pre-tournament friendly half-full of squad players. Marcus, Pete and Jim are here to dial up that Euros fever a bit further.

Scotland and Wales impressed in other friendlies, despite Memphis Depay and a 25th-minute red card spoiling their respective parties. We also wonder whether the new Spurs stadium could withstand the Antonio Conte-shaped storm on the horizon and former Newcastle defender Bradley Orr has been invoking Magna Carta - yep...

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Gareth’s barge finally sets sail, Carlo Ancelotti returns to the dark side, and San Marino own the narrative Jun 02, 2021

Well, here we are: Gareth Southgate has settled on his final squad for this summer’s Euros. Kate, Luke and Jim hop on board and set sail for Wembley, with the barge veering right almost immediately.

We also look over Carlo Ancelotti’s time at Everton, as The Uncle heads back to Real Madrid seemingly without warning, and we get the lowdown on the two biggest threats to England’s resplendent summer of glory: Croatia and San Marino.

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The Shrimps swim up to League One, Sergio Agüero heads to Barcelona, and another goalscoring legend hangs up the boots Jun 01, 2021

Morecambe round off the EFL play-off punch-up with an impressive win, meaning they’ll play in the third tier for the first time in their history! G’wan the Shrimps!

Jules, Luke and Vish also check in on two goalscoring legends, as Sergio Agüero joins Barcelona and Glenn Murray hangs up his weathered boots. We also snag some season tickets for our new favourite team over in Las Vegas - groovy!

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Chelsea take Champions League glory, euphoria for Brentford, and the Blackpool redemption May 31, 2021

Man City fell at the final hurdle and thus the Brassell prophecy is complete: Chelsea are champions of Europe, while Pep Guardiola is left frantically drawing up plans for a more sturdy 6-4-0 formation next season.

Marcus, Luke and Vish are to here tuck in to club football’s final tasty offerings as Brentford at long last break into the Premier League (and win Vish’s stony, cold heart) and Blackpool complete a truly remarkable turnaround. Join us!

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The Preview Show: The Champions League final is here, Sheffield United dial up the style, and Jamie Vardy on the silver screen May 28, 2021

Tactics friends turn tormented enemies this weekend, as Pep Guardiola and Thomas Tuchel lock nerdy horns in the Champions League final. Marcus, Vish and Pete look ahead to this continental clash on today's episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

We also get an important Jamie Vardy: The Movie update, with Hollywood's elite jostling for a position behind the camera. Elsewhere, Slaviša Jokanović's sexy football arrives at Sheffield United and Brentford take on Swansea City in the Play-off Final.

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Shootout scenes in the Europa League, Mauricio Pochettino's potential return, the Antonio Conte Roadshow leaves town May 27, 2021

The stars aligned and put on their respective shirts, but Unai Emery - the World's Nicest Bond Villain™ - got his hands on a fourth Europa League trophy last night at Man United's expense.

Kate, Andy and Jim pore over 21 beautifully struck penalties and David de Gea's meagre effort, before revving up the managerial merry-go-round. That's right: Zizou and Antonio Conte have left town, Jürgen Klinsmann offers Spurs his services and Mauricio Pochettino may well return to the Promised Lilywhite Land. Dangerous, if you ask me...

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Gareth Southgate's overflowing barge, Sergio Agüero's lasting legacy, and are Brighton better than Real Madrid? May 26, 2021

Jules, Andy and Jim are down at the Wembley docks, waving off Gareth and his brave barge of 33 England warriors. We wonder who's a certainty for the starting XI and whose injuries or inexperience might drag them off the barge and into the chilly waters below.

We also look back on Sergio Agüero's unbelievable legacy and what he'll mean to Premier League fans in years to come, while Jules insists that Spain's Euros squad proves that Brighton are indeed superior to Real Madrid.

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Our first batch of predictions, a Real Madrid spring clean, and Cristiano’s Miami holiday May 25, 2021

The end of the Premier League season can only mean one thing here at Ramble HQ: it’s predictions time! We see which of Marcus, Jim and Pete had a terrible time (spoiler: they all did).

We also wonder what’s next for Nuno Espírito Santo and Wolves after their amicable split, while Real Madrid are looking to offload 12 players, Zinedine Zidane, the new stadium and their “Super League Winners 2022/23” t-shirts to somehow fund a Kylian Mbappé purchase.

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Chelsea's raspberry ripple tipple, Leicester's disappointment, and four more years for Joe Willock May 24, 2021

Far be it from us to hype up an England prospect now the Premier League has finished, but... Joe Willock?

Marcus, Pete and Vish race through the big stories from the final weekend of the season, with Leicester missing out on the top four and West Ham whipping their passports out for the lads. Elsewhere, the chickens came home to roost for Barcelona and Chelsea, as Luis Suárez and a 99 Flake with raspberry sauce wreaked revenge respectively.

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The Preview Show: The Champions League chasers, avoiding the Europa Conference League, and West Ham's Romanian curse May 21, 2021

Well, we've made it: it's the final weekend of the Premier League season! Marcus, Andy and Luke give you the runners and riders in the race to qualify for the Champions League - and avoid the Conference League - on today's episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

Scores need to be settled elsewhere too, with Mo Salah vs Harry Kane the undercard for Luke Moore vs Salty Sam Allardyce. We also check in with the great Ronaldo, whose tell-all documentary arrives just in time for Real Valladolid's fan discontent and probable relegation.

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Sam Allardyce slinks off, Arsenal spoil Roy's party, and the topsy-turvy Top Four May 20, 2021

Blink and you'll miss him, ladies and gents: five minutes after West Brom's relegation and Sam Allardyce has said he won't be back next season. Jules, Andy and Jim brace themselves for egotistical tell-alls and some Euro 2020 punditry.

Elsewhere, the European royal rumble continues as sides desperately try to finish either fourth or ninth, nowhere in between. We also tentatively praise a surprisingly ruthless Arsenal as they ruin Roy Hodgson's big day and we reach the zenith of the 'outfield players in goal' genre.

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Chelsea win the rematch, the Seagulls nick Pep's chips, and a standing ovation for Roy the Boy May 19, 2021

Thomas Tracksuit Tuchel got his revenge on Leicester with a seismic win in the race for next season's Champions League. That being said, Kelechi Iheanacho completed a perfect goalscoring week with a game to spare, which is indeed the real quiz.

Marcus, Vish and Pete also celebrate the return of fans, with Brighton snatching a great win from under Pep Guardiola's massive cigar and Edinson Cavani dispatching an absolute beauty against Fulham. There's even time to toast the imminent departure of Roy the Boy Hodgson and the return of Karim Benzema, whose thirty domestic goals and iced out Rolex helped him earn another France call-up.

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The Championship play-offs are here, a fitting football tribute, and where next for Harry Kane? May 18, 2021

Vish and Pete are here to rate Harry Kane's prospective suitors after news of his desire to leave Spurs emerged yesterday, while Kate stares into the middle distance and wonders what's the point of it all.

Elsewhere, it's advantage Bournemouth and Swansea City in the Championship play-off semi-finals after delicious goals put the Final in touching distance. There's also a fitting tribute for former QPR youth-teamer Kiyan Prince and the breaking news that football club owners are indeed wealthy.

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Leicester cross the verge, Alisson bags a magnificent header, and Barcelona smash Chelsea's UCWL hopes May 17, 2021

A cracking weekend of football meant a Steve Bruce attacking masterclass has been pushed alarming far down today's running order. Marcus, Luke and Jim are here to try and squeeze it into a packed ol' Ramble!

Brother Brendy emerged triumphant from a ridiculously tense FA Cup final, with Kasper Schmeichel and Youri Tielemans providing the moments of magic. Elsewhere, Chelsea were blown away by some vintage Barca brilliance in the Women's Champions League final and Alisson grabbed a last-minute winner for Liverpool!

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The Preview Show: Liverpool prise open the door, Brucey's summer holiday plans, and the FA Cup final is here! May 14, 2021

Marcus, Vish and Luke arrive with a load of suggestions to help Ole Gunnar Solskjær tighten up United's defence: keep an eye on Fred, mark Thanos at the back post, etc. All that and a load more on today's episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

Elsewhere in dreamland, Leicester will be hoping to make history and snatch the FA Cup trophy from the desperate clutches of Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga, who's been at Wembley since Tuesday. We also hear what Steve Bruce has planned for the holidays and Pep Guardiola looks to improve the classic British night out. Shameful.

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Arsenal desperately scramble, Palace’s Lampard gamble, and Rangers’ unbeaten ramble May 13, 2021

Arsenal scored what might be the most chaotically awful goal of the season to keep their Europa Conference League fire flickering. Jules, Luke and Andy pour scorn over that blaze after some bizarre comments from Mikel Arteta in the post-match.

There’s plenty of time for other nonsense elsewhere, as Plymouth’s vaccination queues inadvertently snake towards Argyle’s club shop and Sir Alex Ferguson gives Steven Gerrard some valuable advice. In relocation news, the Champions League final’s off to Porto and there’s murmurs of Frank Lampard arriving late into the Selhurst Park box, slotting his CV in the net.

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Manchester City achieve greatness, Leicester reach for Europe, and we batter some stanchion owls May 12, 2021

Do you remember when Man City were languishing in 13th and we all thought Pep Guardiola had lost it? Kate, Jim and Andy let off some indoor fireworks to celebrate their remarkable title win.

Leicester's stanchion-loving Luke Thomas sealed the deal for City, with his goal helping the Foxes towards next season's Champions League. We also give owls some more deserved stick, get a Derby County update and try to find an obscure Roy Hodgson film - mainly so he can watch it himself.

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Fulham drop back down, Edinson Cavani goes round again, and we buy a football club May 11, 2021

All their pretty passing and Scott Parker’s svelte knitwear couldn’t keep Fulham in the league, unfortunately. Marcus, Pete and Vish are here to pick through the gently flickering embers from this extremely prolonged car crash.

Speaking of svelte, Edinson Cavani has booked another year on Ole’s Fun Bus – which is now protected by 35-foot concrete walls and Navy SEAL patrols outside Old Trafford. There’s also some big Football Ramble acquisition news, as we look set to manage Tranmere Rovers and take control of Salernitana, ahead of their return to Serie A.

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The fall of Big Sam, Chelsea put Man City’s party on hold, and Wayne’s Film Club May 10, 2021

That’s a wrap on the English Football League, as Wayne Rooney slips into a warm bubble bath in front of Sister Act II and Florentino Perez makes a tantalising offer to endlessly yo-yoing Rotherham. Kate, Jim and Pete are here to look back on a dramatic weekend!

Big Sam furiously edits his CV after West Brom slip through the trapdoor, while Thomas Tuchel outmanoeuvres Pep Guardiola’s indecipherable formation. Plus, Neil Ruddock in the Rock, Paper, Scissors World Championships.

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The Preview Show: Arsenal vanish without a trace, Ole Gunnar Solskjær serves some humble pie, and Tottenham's Lasanniversary May 07, 2021

Kate, Luke and Pete celebrate a momentous anniversary on today's episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway. Fifteen years ago today, Spurs ate that lasagne! Ah, good times.

Back in the present, Arsenal suffer an embarrassing knockout at the hands of Unai Emery and Edinson Cavani dragged his Man United teammates to their first final under Ole Gunnar Solskjær. Marcelo Bielsa also needs some new glasses, while the "dark forces" around Newcastle United finally get removed – though Mike Ashley does still own them.

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Eden’s Hazardous return, the Geordie Nation’s saviour, and how to run an A-League team May 06, 2021

Marcus, Andy and Pete are here to help smuggle Eden Hazard out of Stamford Bridge under a big jacket, such is the furore that awaits him back in Madrid after Chelsea swept aside a threadbare Real Madrid. They’re coming for you, Eden.

Elsewhere, we revel in the glorious rumours linking famed basket case Gennaro Gattuso to famed basket case Newcastle United, get a Mario Balotelli update and wonder whether the Premier League can secure a European finals full house.

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Man City take the next step, José Mourinho’s Roman redemption, and battering drones to death May 05, 2021

PSG just about had enough men left on the pitch to see out the end of a seismic defeat to Man City last night, with Phil Foden's uncanny Lionel Messi impersonation particularly enjoyable.

Kate, Luke and Vish also assume that Rome won’t be rebuilt in a day, especially with José Mourinho at the helm of AS Roma next season, and we prepare for a relegation humdinger in the Championship. We also give some deserved time to egg coin tosses, destroying opposition fans’ drones and Madrid’s electoral processes - join us!

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Mike Dean saves the day, David Moyes packs the suntan lotion, and looking back on the social media boycott May 04, 2021

Big Sam spent all of last night's draw with Wolves just settling scores - first with his careers advisor, then with Sammy Lee after he shook himself dry like a dog. Jules, Vish and Jim are here to paint the bus for the Greatest Escape celebration™️.

Elsewhere, West Ham dream of continental crusades after Michail Antonio's goals put them a step closer to the Europa League. We also look back over the weekend's social media boycott and ask if these good intentions will lead to meaningful, impactful outcomes.

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Protests at Old Trafford, Gareth Bale’s Hotspur hat-trick, and absolute carnage in the EFL May 03, 2021

Marcus, Jim and Andy are here to answer the important questions around the protests that postponed Man United vs Liverpool: what does this mean for the Glazers? Will we see this across the Top Six? Why did nobody bring a ball?

Some matches did take place elsewhere, as Kai Havertz’s knocked one of Fulham’s feet into the grave and Sergio Agüero reminded us all what we’ll soon be missing. We also take stock of some chaos across the EFL, as Peterborough United secure an outrageous promotion and Southend United drop out for the first time in a century. Oh, and Phil Neville says the interview for the Inter Miami job was tricky - make of that what you will…

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The Preview Show: A throwback Manchester United performance, Fulham cling on, and a bad ebening for Arsenal Apr 30, 2021

Marcus, Luke and Andy head straight for the studio after catching last night's encore from Now That's What I Call Man United '99. We take stock of their win and Arsenal's lucky escape on today's episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

We also look ahead to some Premier League humdingers, as Fulham desperately search for a lifeline - while Newcastle stroll off into the sunset - and Liverpool rummage for some goals down the back of the sofa.

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Champions League romance, football's social media boycott, and are owls stupid? Apr 29, 2021

PSG and Man City served up a cracking game in last night’s Champions League that has Kate, Jim and Andy in footballing soft power purgatory over which horse they're backing.

We also get an update on the movers looking to shake Arsenal from the hands of the Kroenke's and, with football’s biggest names set to boycott social media this weekend, we look at how these calls for action can no longer fall on disinterested ears.

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A Spanish slip n’ slide, Joey Barton’s doctored CV, and more Pompey things Apr 28, 2021

Chelsea put one cultured boot in the Champions League final after an impressive performance in a Madrid monsoon, despite more wayward finishing from Timo Werner. Jim has had to pull himself and a suspected broken rib out of Regent’s Canal to join Jules and Vish to get stuck into it all!

Elsewhere, Joey Barton confirms he’s just going to ignore Bristol Rovers’ confirmed relegation and Portsmouth found a spectacularly on-brand way to sabotage their promotion hopes. We also assess some sausage roll-related banning orders and Jim takes the reins for another round of Play Your Pards Right!

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Kelechi Iheanacho bags another, Arsenal’s benevolent billionaires, and Spurs’ next coach Apr 27, 2021

Death, taxes and Kelechi Iheanacho netting in 2021: only one of those gives us that tingly feeling. Marcus, Pete and Vish jump on Leicester’s wholesome hype train, calling at all stations to the 2021/22 Champions League.

We also concern ourselves with Arsenal’s new altruistic suitors, who include a tech billionaire and an Invicibles tribute act. Elsewhere, Spurs’ prime targets opts for Bayern Munich and Eric Cantona kung fu kicks for Hall of Fame glory.

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Man City horde another cup, Wolves baffle, and the Watford fairytale continues Apr 26, 2021

Despite an onslaught of passes along the backline from Spurs, Man City lift their first trophy of the season with consummate, bloody ruthless ease. Kate, Pete and Luke convene to reflect on the game and the return of those pesky inconveniences known as ‘legacy fans’.

We also pick over some weird results in the Premier League, as Burnley run riot at Molineux and Joe Willock strikes again for Newcastle.

Elsewhere, Pete gets angry about Carabao pantones, a referee in Spain puts in a stellar display, and heartwarming underdogs Watford confirm their return to the Premier League! Join us!

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The Preview Show: Allardyce is on the run, Arsenal nail the PR, and the Milk Cup final Apr 23, 2021

Kate, Jim and Luke are here for The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! We’re still reeling after a seismic week in football – and now Sam Allardyce is on the verge of relegation. For the first time, of course. Have a bit of respect.

As Arsenal and Man United suffer push back over the Super League, Spurs prepare for a cup final against Man City with their 29-year-old manager in charge – which can only go well. Plus, Schalke fans egg their team and we ask whether we have been awake longer than the Super League was in existence. Join us!

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Ryan Mason gets his first win, some spicy Phil Foden sauce, and more Florentino Perez madness Apr 22, 2021

After a half shaking off the José Mourinho hoodoo, Ryan Mason’s Spurs managed to overturn a halftime league deficit for the first time this season - it's as easy as that!

Jules, Luke and Andy assess what Spurs' win means for a stuttering Ralph Hasenhüttl, before heaping deserved praise on Nice Humble Lads™️ Phil Foden and Rodri after yet another Man City victory. We also hear more thoughts on the failed European Super League and the Champions League’s new format.

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The ESL battle is won, but the war for football is not over Apr 21, 2021

What were we all worried about?! The European Super League is written off just 48 hours after it began, with the English clubs offering all the remorse of a captured Bond villain. Daft little tournament, silly owners, etc…

Marcus, Vish and Pete are here to celebrate the fans’ victory, but stress the need for further action in a bid to improve football for everyone – not just the elite. We also bid farewell to Ed Woodward, praise the actions of Jordan Henderson and Pep Guardiola and try to work out where the game goes from here. Oh, and rumours are already linking José Mourinho to the Celtic job, so there’s that.

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James Milner preaches the truth, exit José Mourinho, and Fizzer gets off to a flyer Apr 20, 2021

Take the positives, at least the fans of the future will enjoy watching a 60 second shootout in the European Super Duper Bigwigs League. Marcus, Pete and Andy reflect on the whole maelstrom and bring you up to speed with the latest toppings on this colossal turd cake.

Meanwhile, José Mourinho asks to be left alone, a game of football was played, and Fizzer is undone by a former Man United star in Miami.

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The Football Shamble Apr 19, 2021

Kate, Jim and Vish are here, weary-eyed and wounded, to pick through the smouldering wreckage left by the announcement of the European Super League. Twelve clubs, six English sides, four billion dollars and not a single fan consulted.

We then catch the crest of the next breaking news wave, as José Mourinho gets sacked by Tottenham a week before their inevitable Carabao Cup triumph. We also catch up on some actual football from the weekend, as the FA Cup finalists were decided and Sheffield United were finally relegated from the Premier League.

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The Preview Show: The Gunners respect the cannon, some bizarre Man United camouflage, and the FA Cup semi-finals Apr 16, 2021

Arsenal rolled out the cannons for another Europa League turkey shoot last night, with four karmic crackers sinking Slavia Prague. Marcus, Jim and Luke celebrate Arsenal and Man United's continental crusades on today's episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

The FA Cup returns this weekend, with Brother Brendy taking time away from the monastery to plot another Southampton spanking and Thomas Tuchel locking nerdy horns with Pep Guardiola. We also bring updates on the futures of Jesse Lingard, Edinson Cavani and Dulux's Twitter admin.

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Man City break the curse, Liverpool bow out, and Dulux digs Apr 15, 2021

Marcus, Pete and Vish react to another dramatic night in the Champions League – and a dramatic morning for Spurs’ social media team.

We just about convince Pete to talk about the Champions League, as Pep Guardiola breaks his Man City duck and gives Phil Foden a snog. We also try to make sense of the latest developments on that Newcastle take over (not the Michael Chopra one, shame) and today’s deviant quizmaster brings the most challenging Play Your Pards Right yet.

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PSG get their revenge, Chelsea set their sights on the trophy, and chess moves in the Mike Ashley empire Apr 14, 2021

PSG will rate their Champions League chances after Bayern only managed a solitary goal last night. Marcus, Jim and Pete are here to remind you that goalscorer Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting once played for Stoke - join us!

Elsewhere, Porto’s muggy little bicycle kick ended up being the only fly in Edouard Mendy’s ointment and Mesut Özil has resorted to buying his own club so he can then play himself. We also celebrate a momentous anniversary for Newcastle United and Emmanuel Frimpong’s reputation continues to precede him.

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Big Sam scales the prison wall, another Brighton stalemate, and football’s social media boycott Apr 13, 2021

Cue the Mission Impossible theme tune and unwind the heavy-duty cables, because Big Sam’s Great Escape™️ is on! Jules, Vish and Pete are puzzled by their recent goalscoring form, after another win for the Baggies.

We also chat about yet another 0-0 draw for Brighton, hear tales from Vish’s first lads holiday and wonder whether a social media boycott will help in football’s ongoing fight against online abuse.

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West Ham’s European ferry, Pep Guardiola predicting the future, and feeding the Premier League children Apr 12, 2021

Kate, Luke and Jim settle in after another round of barnstorming Barclays, with seismic results at both ends of the table.

José Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjær argued over who should get fed after VAR stuck its unruly nose in, only for it to get switched off when Sean Longstaff got booted in the chin at Burnley. Elsewhere, Pep Guardiola celebrated his defeat to Sensei Bielsa, the Ferryman sails for European shores and we have a new contender for the Death of Football derby.

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The Preview Show: Man United streak ahead, Marcelo Bielsa’s charm offensive, and our new show! Apr 09, 2021

Two inevitabilities reared their predictable heads in last night’s Europa League action, as Bruno Fernandes bagged another penalty and Arsenal couldn’t defend a 1-0 lead. Marcus, Luke and Andy are here to predict their Premier League fortunes on today’s episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

Pep Guardiola and Marcelo Bielsa shared some love before they come to tactical blows on Saturday, while Gareth Bale has been picking out UFOs across the Tottenham skyline. We also rate Jürgen Klopp’s latest office decorations, play out a vintage edition of Luke’s Game and announce our brand new show to celebrate the upcoming Euros! Vindaloo, vindaloo…

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Mason Mount delights, Kylian Mbappé conquers, and Mike Ashley is courted again Apr 08, 2021

Mason Mount was great and all that, but it's Big Sam who deserves the real credit. Jules, Pete and Andy react to last night’s action as Chelsea strike first in the Champions League against Porto.

Elsewhere, Eric Chopper-Motor and co were outdone by PSG and Kylian Mbappé - who looks like a decent prospect. Meanwhile, Newcastle and Mike Ashley are chatted up by yet another suitor and Derby’s prospective owner makes some frankly outrageous claims about his boxing career. And speaking of outrageous: Portmantonio Conte is back.

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Real Madrid punish Liverpool, Jude Bellingham dazzles, and Norwich nail the topics Apr 07, 2021

Marcus, Jim and Vish look back on some dramatic happenings last night, where Real Madrid beat Liverpool on PES and Jude Bellingham stole our hearts.

We hail Toni Kroos, who is probably still playing triangles now, and consider Erling Haaland’s visit to the Etihad, where he appears to have been duped into signing for them on £5k per week.

Also, Norwich are edging back towards the Premier League like a peak Daniel Farke dancing his way over to you in a nightclub and Harry Redknapp has given Eddie Howe’s move to Celtic his stamp of approval. Join us!

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David Moyes dampens the dream, Roy Hodgson hits back, and Neil Warnock’s trip to the seaside Apr 06, 2021

No matter how much vibes Jesse Lingard keeps bringing to West Ham’s Champions League chase, the Ferryman seems keen to slam the breaks on. Marcus, Luke and Vish are here to fast-track JLingz onto Sir Gareth’s barge.

Elsewhere, some Roy Hodgson digs fuelled a Michy Batshuayi equaliser at Everton and we get stuck into a host of EFL action. There’s even time for Neil Warnock’s summer holiday plans, Uri Geller magical movements and the trickiest round of Play Your Pards Right to date – join us!

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Joelinton is arisen, West Brom run riot, and Arsenal get a schooling Apr 05, 2021

Newcastle turned in a respectable performance, but they’ve still got Big Sam’s sickly breath on their necks. Yum. Kate, Pete and Jim react to a weekend full of goals as the relegation tussle goes on!

While West Brom dismantled Chelsea like they were 1970's Brazil, Scott Parker went back to the watering hole and Mike Ashley prepared to sell Newcastle as a non-fungible token. Elsewhere, Arsenal desperately turned to long ball tactics in the face of Alisson’s powerful moustache and Real Sociedad’s manager put on the best press conference we have ever seen.

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The Preview Show: The Brendan Rodgers parade returns, a Sam Allardyce ultimatum, and Fort William’s triumph Apr 02, 2021

Crack open today’s Ramble Easter egg and join Marcus, Luke and Jim for The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

Premier League football is back – which means Brendan Rodgers is back, okee? Marcus joins Luiz Felipe Scolari at the head of the Rodgers parade, while Leicester’s opponents Man City have other concerns as their dirty war with their city rivals goes on.

Elsewhere, Sam Allardyce dishes out an ultimatum while Sammy Lee dishes out the treats, and Spurs travel to Newcastle for the Mole-Off. If José Mourinho has finished penning love letters to Sharon Warnock, that is. Plus, a Fort William update and a very pleasant Home Counties derby.

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Beautiful jammy England, Germany’s nightmare, and saucy trims Apr 01, 2021

Vindaloo! Vindaloo! Never in doubt. Jules, Pete and Andy are here to assess just how beyond doubt England’s convincing 2-1 pummelling of Poland was last night.

Elsewhere, we discuss Germany’s astonishing defeat to North Macedonia (*rubs hands*) and Goran Pandev’s bald patch. But while Joachim Löw’s nostrils were filled with the stench of defeat, Spain coach Luis Enrique frankly didn’t know what was going on after he got trapped in a lift.

Plus, Luiz Felipe Scolari has finally got to the bottom of why he was sacked at Chelsea, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may have shown why he will almost definitely be sacked in the future. Join us!

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Dan James rises high, Sean Dyche plumbs new lows, and José’s Mourinistas Mar 31, 2021

You didn’t need to add any more spice to Wales’ clash with the Czech Republic last night, but we’re bringing it anyway. Kate, Luke, and Vish look back on an enjoyable gamut of Steven Taylor dives, thrashings, and a trademark towering header from Dan James. Bless him.

We also discuss José Mourinho’s latest war against the world backed up by his army of loyal supports, while Sean Dyche and Neil Warnock have been finding new ways to relax before games, including the most Partridge thing you will ever hear. Join us!

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Sergio Agüero bows out, National League clubs make a stand, and misguided tattoos Mar 30, 2021

It’s official: Sergio Agüero will be leaving Manchester City at the end of the season after a truly illustrious decade at the club. Thankfully, there’s still plenty of time to negotiate a Christian Vieri-style contract with Barcelona to get the Twitch stream up and running.

Marcus, Andy and Pete hail Agüero, while there’s news that another Premier League legend won’t be going anywhere as Dwight Gayle continues his starring role in Office Space.

Elsewhere, Frank Lampard holds courts with England’s star-struck youngsters and we discuss the scandalous situation in the National League, which is tainting the otherwise glorious return of grassroots football. Plus, two titans go head-to-head in Portmantonio Conte.

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Harry Kane gets the job done, no offence to Luxembourg, and Pep's two-floor tactics prison Mar 29, 2021

Poland’s guard of honour is all but a formality. Marcus, Jim and Vish unpeel themselves from the ceiling after England’s latest drubbing.

Mason Mount continues his rise from teacher’s pet to England mainstay, while Harry Kane’s bloodlust is as strong as ever. We also check in with our Junior Brave Boys, who continue to flourish under Aidy Boothroyd's dazzling brand of football.

But it can always be worse: just ask Ireland. We discuss Stephen Kenny’s nigh-on-impossible task of filling the inimitable big Mick’s big shoes. There’s also oversized goalposts in Switzerland, disappearing refs, and Pep Guardiola staring at Ilkay Gundogan while he sleeps. All in a day’s work.

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The Preview Show: England sidle past San Marino, super John McGinn, and super bad Rio Keys Mar 26, 2021

We beat them in the World Cup qualifiers, but San Marino have got Flo Rida for Eurovision and that, ladies and gentlemen, is the real quiz. Kate, Luke and Andy look over last night’s international football on today’s edition of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

We hail Brave Boy Ollie Watkins, who has not only made it to Wembley but made it out of Devon, while an old England favourite – Paul Gascoigne – catches our attention for very, very different reasons.

Elsewhere, Luke puts the boot in Aidy Boothroyd, we check in with Scotland and their new Cuban revolutionary, Che Adams, and Rio Ferdinand has a very reasonable proposal for Newcastle United fans.

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Wales bag a Belgian souvenir, Sepp Blatter's gravy train, and tantalising ham Mar 25, 2021

Wales went down 3-1 to the Belgians and Romelu Lukaku (aka the pawn in The José Mourinho Conspiracy), but at least they came away with one utterly sumptuous goal. Marcus, Andy and Jim are here to welcome the return of the World Cup qualifiers with open arms!

Elsewhere, Aleksandar Mitrović put his shooting boots on for the first time since the last international break, while the Czech Republic seem to be hitting a worrying peak ahead of their summer showdown with Gareth's Brave Boys. Plus, Pippo Inzaghi dusts off his Diadoras and André-Pierre Gignac is wooed with a big slab of ham. Join us!

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A watershed moment for the WSL, the world’s most expensive footballers, and naughty Gareth Bale coverage Mar 24, 2021

Jules, Luke and Vish kick things off with their reflections on the landmark TV deal for the Women’s Super League and its benefits for the English game. Vish also asks whether the change of broadcasters is all Jules’ fault.

Elsewhere, we discuss the heated coverage of Gareth Bale and whether he’s really been using Spurs as a glorified Peloton, and Jules and Vish somehow team up for Play Your Pards Right.

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José Mourinho takes on Generation Z, Xabi Alonso is set to return to Germany, and misplaced emails Mar 23, 2021

There’s more to football than just trophies: spirit. José Mourinho makes a brave new sales pitch, though Marcus, Jim and Pete are not convinced.

There are experts in the art of management everywhere you look on today’s show, as we explore how Sir Alex Ferguson mugged off Ruud van Nistelrooy and how Rafa Benitez has been keeping his mind sharp in lockdown, as well as Trinidad and Tobago manager Terry Fenwick’s unusual approach to dealing with the media. Translation: he’s been accused of head butting his own press officer.

Plus, amusing admin errors at the Cameroon FA and - finally! - there’s a breakthrough in Portmantonio Conte.

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Leicester end Man United’s hunt, West Ham slip up, and Newcastle fall flat on their faces Mar 22, 2021

Marcus, Pete and Vish take a long swig from the weekend’s cocktail of Premier League, FA Cup quarter-finals, and free-scoring goalkeepers.

Man United were terrorised by Kelechi ‘What Are You Looking For’ Iheanacho and Youri Tielemans as Brendy Rodgers marked his 100th game at the King Power in style. Elsewhere, Carlo Ancelotti strangely decided to conceal the opposition from his players as Man City hunt down an appointment with Joey Fatone.

Plus, Jesse Lingard shows his relative intelligence against Arsenal and Scott Parker dons a tweed jacket and hunting rifle to pursue Steve Bruce in the world’s most timid relegation scrap.

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The Preview Show: Spurs’ darkest hour, Gareth Southgate assembles his army, and Shearer dusts off his boots Mar 19, 2021

At least Joe Hart thought it was a job well done.

Marcus, Luke and Vish are here for The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! We pick through the wreckage of Spurs’ disastrous exit from the Europa League last night as Dinamo Zagreb discover a new version of the manager bounce and José Mourinho enters full self-defence mode.

We’re also itching to discuss the England squad, which features a couple of new faces, a very notable absentee, and an incredibly fortunate Eric Dier. Plus, we propose a new plan for Newcastle to solve their attacking woes, Rafael Benítez flirts with Salomón Rondón, and Matt Le Tissier cheers on his man on Marcus Mount.

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Chelsea munch Atlético, Messi AI, and FIFA’s underground lair Mar 18, 2021

Kate, Luke and Vish discuss last night’s action after Chelsea swatted aside what Joe Cole called “a top Championship side” (brave) as well as any common sense around VAR.

The heartwarming football news doesn’t stop there: Kinglsey Koman’s been fined for using the wrong supercar, while Lionel Messi has been turned into an AI message bot. Plus, Dinamo Zagreb Zoran Mamić nobly falls on his sword after being sentenced to five years in prison and Arsène Wenger has some dastardly plans straight out of Area 51.

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Man City’s striker-less swarm, Sergio Ramos leads Real through, and Steve Clarke’s square sausages Mar 17, 2021

Marcus, Pete, and Andy reflect on last night’s Champions League happenings as Man City activate their FIFA ’99 bug and Pep Guardiola takes a decisive lead in a pointless statistical battle.

We get more numbers from Opta’s Pete Donaldson, discuss Sergio Ramos’ tribute to Robbie Williams, and - oh yes - revel in the news that Alan Pardew is interested in the Pompey job. Plus, we premiere a listener’s jingle masterpiece.

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Liverpool’s dirty three points, tales from the Copa do Brasil, and more brave boys jump ship Mar 16, 2021

Disappearing ballboys and peeing refs: it’s the magic of the cup in Brazil.

Jules, Andy and Jim are here to run the rule over last night’s action, as Jürgen Klopp hailed a dirty win for Liverpool, James Milner broke pre-historic stats, and Leo Messi spun his silk in Spain.

Elsewhere, we check in with the England U21s as another prospect bails on Gareth and discuss the extreme lengths Edward Woodward has gone to to get a seat and a prawn sandwich at Wembley for the FA Cup final between Sheffield United and Bournemouth. Plus, Andy Brassell’s tales from Thailand. Join us!

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Arsenal’s time-benders beat Spurs, the Allardyce plot, and rascal celebrations Mar 15, 2021

Two teams with absolutely zero game management = a cracking North London derby. Marcus, Jim, and Pete get stuck into a veritable fry-up of football!

While José Mourinho lamented his big players ‘hiding’ and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang got stuck in traffic with the Home Alone cast, Erik Lamela was his usual chaotic self at the Emirates. Elsewhere, Kelechi Iheanacho had a lovely old time against Sheffield United, who are still reeling from the news of Sam Allardyce’s imminent arrival. That’s right, we’ve cracked the Allardici Code and uncovered his true plans for this season.

Plus, Sven crushes Marcus’ dreams, Roy Keane throws his hat in the ring for the Celtic job and we hail some truly rascal celebrations from the weekend’s action.

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The Preview Show: The Welsh Mafia take on Arsenal, the Moyesiah returns, and a wee Aberdeen update Mar 12, 2021

Arsenal provided a tantalising taste of the chaos to come this weekend last night. Marcus, Vish and Luke are here to put it under the spotlight - warts and all - on today’s episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

We discuss Chris Wilder’s mooted exit - far from ideal preparation for facing a pizza-fuelled, pint-filled Jamie Vardy on Sunday. We also look forward to West Ham’s visit to Old Trafford and Vish’s dust-up with Declan Rice – though, in any event, Man United fans will surely be comforted by the news of Avram Glazer’s latest business move.

And we go north of the border for huge developments at Aberdeen and for some reason check in with Ken Bates.

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Liverpool get back on the horse, Man United launch their Jurassic Park lab, and Gattuso’s fork attacks Mar 11, 2021

Liverpool slipped into their comfy old Champions League jumper last night, but Julian Nagelsmann's get-up was sadly very ordinary. Marcus, Andy and Vish are in situ today to digest it all!

We check in at the Parc de Princes too, where Lionel Messi was doing some violent things to a football and Poch Spice was showing some 'little videos'. Hm.

Plus, José Mourinho has some very special plans to treat General Levy to 20 years at Spurs AND massage his ego in one fell swoop, while Man United prepare DNA experiments on Darren Fletcher.

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Some rip-roaring Champions League, a year without fans, and the Mark Noble farewell tour Mar 10, 2021

Father Time’s shadow looms over us all on today’s episode of the Ramble, as Cristiano Ronaldo’s quest for glory stuttered once more and Erling Haaland gleefully smashed more records and more opposition defenders.

Kate, Andy and Luke look back over last night's Champions League and reflect on the past year of football, with fake crowd noise and bubbles replacing molten pies and unfit linesmen. We also raise a glass to Hammers legend Mark Noble who will hang up the torn, weathered Copa Mundials next season.

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West Ham keep cruising, Agnelli’s dark Champions League fantasies, and Fizzer’s Miami vices Mar 09, 2021

Football - aka Gianni Infantino’s tasty gobstopper - stops for no one. Especially Pete and Jim, who are back in the studio with Kate to talk Chelsea and West Ham’s latest scalps!

On the way, we discuss why Leeds are tapping up LL Cool J and what is being claimed to be one of the worst games of football ever played in the Bundesliga. Mustafi was involved, shock.

There’s also time for the world’s most cryptic round of Portmantonio Conte, whose villainous administrators can only be rivalled by Andrea Agnelli and his insidious plans for the Champions League.

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United edge out City, Rangers clinch the title, and Michael Owen’s careless whispers Mar 08, 2021

Jules, Jim and Pete tuck in to another spicy serving of Barclays action, as the relegation zone casts increasingly dark shadows over Newcastle, West Brom and Brighton.

Ole Gunnar Solskjær continued his march towards “yeah, he’s decent” status with another win over Pep Guardiola, while Gareth Bale’s sexy man bun propelled him and Spurs to new heights (sixth). Elsewhere, Michael Owen and Neil Warnock have listened to the devils on their respective shoulders, Liverpool lost again and Steven Gerrard slides through some ale on his way to a historic Scottish Premiership title.

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The Preview Show: Thomas Tuchel uses Frank’s foundations, argy bargy at Newcastle, and a Carlisle Christmas Mar 05, 2021

Welcome to The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! Thomas Too-cold pulled it out of the bag again last night, but Marcus, Luke and Andy follow Ashley Cole’s lead and remember to thank Frank’s foundations.

We check in with the chaos at Newcastle, as Steve Bruce takes an interesting approach to diplomacy and Jonj’s Stockholm syndrome worsens. Elsewhere, we look ahead to Full Force Fulham’s visit to Anfield after Marcus just about unpeels himself from the floor and - of course - rub our thighs in anticipation of another goalless draw in Manchester. But at least Pep is having a lovely old time in Shakespeare’s country.

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Sheffield United surpass Derby, Man United’s mist opportunity, and Jamaica are coming for you Mar 04, 2021

Kate, Andy and Pete are here to look back on a momentous night for Sheffield United and a very, very boozy one for Chris Wilder.

There sadly won’t be the same jubilant scenes in Ghana, as we check in with the church of Paul McGrath. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace vs Man United was so bad even Mother Nature tried to conceal it from our eyes.

We also discuss Jamaica’s incredible swoop for talent, while in advertising news, Rangers turn to bitcoin and there’s a turmeric up for the books at Swansea. There will be fewer puns on the show, promise.

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Wolverhampton Possums struggle, Chris Sutton’s help for referees, and TikTok tactics Mar 03, 2021

Pep Guardiola’s team-branded outerwear has kept him warm throughout Man City’s victorious charge through England’s wintery “hell” – and last night they won again, obviously.

Kate, Vish and Jim are here to ask why Wolves didn’t simply play dead and hoped to come away with a draw, before sounding the Dwight Gayle alarm over at Newcastle. We also get into Chris Sutton’s plans to save refereeing, some delightful digs from Victor Moses and Antonio Conte taking his tactics board to Instagram. Bizarre!

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Southampton draw another blank, Barcelona spice, and Mr Blobby bids for 2030 Mar 02, 2021

JWP’s not firing, Southampton need KWP back, and DCL wreaks some havoc. Jules, Luke and Pete cast their eyes over some airport codes and another drab display for the Saints.

Thankfully, Barcelona brought plenty of spice yesterday, as some club VIPs have reportedly been arrested for paying a company to disparage current and former players online. Més que un club ’n all that.

We also check in with the Paul Lambert horror movie and muse on who could front the UK and Ireland’s bid for the 2030 World Cup.

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Arsenal turn the boat around, Gareth Bale’s redemption, and a sly Big Sam grin Mar 01, 2021

Marcus, Jim and Vish are here with just enough time to bid Sam Allardyce farewell, seeing as West Brom will need to sack him before registering another home league win. Sorry, Big Sam, them’s the stats.

Elsewhere, we got a nostalgic reminder of safer times across the rest of the weekend’s action, with both Willian and Gareth Bale looking more like their old selves. Then, Man City reminded us of their previous recent selves with yet another win, and we hear from a listener who is related to Portuguese football royalty! Vai!

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The Preview Show: Liverpool search for a spark, a rejuvenated Alan Pardew, and Mino Raiola’s charm offensive Feb 26, 2021

Marcus, Luke and Andy settle in after the Europa League’s usual mix of the good, bad and ugly to look ahead to some tasty Premier League ties. Join us for The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

Ahead of a tricky test at Chelsea on Sunday, Man United gave some young players more minutes last night – the rest of the academy went to Lee Sharpe’s for a 2000-person BBQ. Liverpool and West Brom desperately need a win from their respective matches, though Big Sam thinks he’ll just coast into another job soon enough. And speaking of coasting, Alan Pardew has opened up about swapping relegation battles for royal rumbles over at CSKA Sofia.

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Dele recycles the bicycle, Pep’s sparkly cape, and the art of Mike Ashley’s deal Feb 25, 2021

As it turned out, the main sparkle in Man City’s autonomous win over Borussia Mönchengladbach could be found on the sidelines. Kate, Luke and Pete are here to give Pep Guardiola’s ghastly jacket the kicking it truly deserves.

Spurs also continued their leisurely stroll into the last sixteen of the Europa League with another win over Wolfsberger – even Dele Alli and Gareth Bale scored some nice ones! Elsewhere, we look into some sickening details behind the ongoing construction of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and get the inside scoop on Mike Ashley’s boardroom battles.

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Another Olivier Giroud beauty, Southampton continue to struggle, and yet more football documentaries Feb 24, 2021

Despite VAR’s best efforts, parkour enthusiast Olivier Giroud took a break from his modelling to score an absolute worldie in last night’s Champions League. Kate, Jim and Andy are here to revel in the beauty of the man and his goal.

Elsewhere, we rue Jamail Musiala’s decision to represent Germany rather than our brave boys - when have those serial winners ever even won anything? We also check out Everton’s new waterfront home and pick through the swathes of football documentaries coming to screens (and Andy’s nightmares) very soon.

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Roy Hodgson the robber, Zlatan's longest summer, and Joey Barton’s army Feb 23, 2021

Like a wise old panther used to a heist or two, Roy the Boy comes away from the Amex with all three points. Vish and Pete have the unenviable task of trying to restrain Jules on today’s Ramble!

We look back at the smouldering wreckage last night but also look ahead to better times: being together in the summer, sharing in England’s latest catastrophe and listening to Zlatan Ibrahimović’s concert while our eardrums bleed. Lovely. Elsewhere, we check in with Sunderland’s new infant owner and some concerning developments in Bristol where Barton is mobilising an army…

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A momentous Merseyside victory, West Ham dance on, and the Liberal Lefties' Great Escape Feb 22, 2021

It seems Duncan Ferguson’s chaotic Ying and Carlo Ancelotti’s ice-cool Yang is the perfect recipe for a historic derby win for Everton. What a result for the Toffees!

Marcus, Vish and Jim are here with more news from the Barclays, as Man City win again and Fulham are snapping at Newcastle’s heels. Elsewhere, Jesse Lingard’s relentless vibes keep the West Ham party going, Ryan Shawcross swaps Stoke for Miami and Bristol is braced for a brutal war between Nigel Pearson and Joey Barton. Ouch.

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The Preview Show: Spurs unzip their pockets, the target on Jordan Pickford’s gloves, and football’s most outrageous ban Feb 19, 2021

After a quick whip around the remaining European action, we look ahead to a proper spicy weekend of Premier League football on today’s episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

Marcus, Vish and Luke wonder whether The Punisher (Gareth Bale) will start against West Ham, as cool cat José Mourinho has started hanging out with the youngsters. Elsewhere, Jurgen Klopp has been stoking the fires ahead of the Merseyside derby, Arsenal dive for cover from another Man City missile and we hear the glorious tale of Europe’s answer to fake footballer extraordinaire, Carlos Kaiser. Join us!

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Man City do their parents proud, Fulham run into a strong jaw, and van Gaal defends his honour Feb 18, 2021

Like an Ehantharajah PE lesson, everyone’s abandoned the title race and pitched up in the beer garden.

Marcus, Andy and Vish react to Man City’s latest cruel display, which had our favourite football tactics pervert purring over Bernardo Silva. Elsewhere, Fulham’s optimism was ground down at Burnley and we take a closer look at how Dyche deals with snakes in the dressing room (it’s absolutely brutal).

There’s also news of the former Juventus defender who has reportedly been arrested for a very unique post-retirement activity. And speaking of retirement, Louis van Gaal has vigorously defended his honour in a very strongly-worded email. Probably a bit late for that, mate.

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Liverpool get back to their roots, a marvellous Kylian Mbappé hat-trick, and Norwich City dial into the matrix Feb 17, 2021

A lads’ trip to Budapest looks to have done the trick for Liverpool’s knackered squad, as they swept aside RB Leipzig and a peculiarly underdressed Julian Nagelsmann last night. Kate, Luke and Pete are here to settle back into that comfy armchair on today’s episode of the Ramble - join us!

We also marvel at the imperious Kylian Mbappé, whose classy hat-trick left the Barcelona defence berating each other and Ronald Koeman scratching his weary head. We also wonder how social media companies can dutifully protect footballers after James McClean’s recent comments and look into Norwich City’s latest purchase: the SoccerBot360. It’s basically Fifa ’98 on a fence.

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It’s Timo time, David Moyes tickles our fancy, and National League chaos Feb 16, 2021

Steve Bruce insisted that nothing about Newcastle’s approach would change without Callum Wilson – and seeing how they underwhelmed and lost handsomely, perhaps he’s right…

Jules, Jim and Andy are here after Chelsea’s clock finally struck Timo Time and David Moyes cast out those poor Sheffield United souls, thus making them available for his next doomed voyage. Elsewhere, there’s chaos in the National League, a recent Chester FC Zoom chat took a saucy turn and the Champions League is back! Though Neymar, predictably, is not.

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Man City pummel Spurs, Liverpool get a karate kick in the teeth, and Keggy turns 70 Feb 15, 2021

Like wee Willie Johnston, Man City have got their foot on the Premier League’s windpipe and they’re not taking it off.

Kate, Jim and Pete cast their eyes over an incredibly aesthetically appeasing weekend of football, ruined only by Fernandes’ dirty little shinned volley.

Elsewhere, Alisson meets his new teammate, Kevin Keegan blows out the candles and Martin Tyler comes up with his own breathy rendition of Chocolate Rain.

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The Preview Show: Chelsea get the job done, Spurs enter the lions’ den, and Jamie Vardy returns Feb 12, 2021

With the latest round of FA Cup fixtures sorted, we turn our attention to this weekend’s Premier League action on today’s episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

Marcus, Luke and Jim wonder if Spurs will have some commemorative lanyards made should they get a result against Man City. We’ll also see the long-awaited rematch between Ezgjan Alioski and Nicolas Pépé at the Emirates - a game which the polite hosts will almost certainly lose - before the Prodigal Son returns home. That’s right, Brendy Rodgers is heading back to Anfield with a gleeful Jamie Vardy in tow!

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King Carlo’s still got it, Man City march relentlessly on, and Brighton get frozen out Feb 11, 2021

One night there’s none of that Cup Magic™️, the next we’re swimming in it! Marcus, Andy and Vish dust themselves off after that 9-goal humdinger at Goodison Park and settle in for a new episode of the Football Ramble - join us!

Elsewhere in the FA Cup, Man City press pause on the Jaws soundtrack as they continue to swim away from everyone else – but Andy’s still not convinced about their Champions League chances. We also thank Kelechi Iheanacho for doing everyone a favour by avoiding extra-time in Leicester vs Brighton, while Yaya Touré has begun his managerial journey in Ukraine!

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More FA Cup malaise, some Neil Warnock pleasantries, and a toaster from Melwood Feb 10, 2021

Jules, Luke and Vish are here off the back of two of the least interesting cup ties imaginable - where was that Magic™️?! Donny van de Beek struggled on as Man United laboured past West Ham, while Burnley just about got their team sheet submitted in time before losing to Bournemouth.

Thankfully, Neil Warnock provided some sparkle by hurling abuse from the sideline of a Middlesbrough U23s match. Meanwhile, Liverpool auctioned off various sofas and signed Roy Hodgson photos from their old training ground. Who says the magic has faded from football?

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Patrick Bamford hits the century, lockdown advice from Max Kruse, and could Harry Redknapp go round again? Feb 09, 2021

Like many of his Leeds United teammates, Patrick Bamford continues to settle nicely into the Premier League routine - and he’s now scored 100 career goals! Marcus, Pete and Andy are here to celebrate this milestone after Leeds’ win over Crystal Palace.

Elsewhere, some old school André-Pierre Gignac flavour helped Tigres to their first Club World Cup final, where they should face Bayern Munich - if their plane ever takes off from Brandenburg airport. Meanwhile, AFC Bournemouth’s caretaker boss Jonathan Woodgate fired up the Knapp signal and Max Kruse dishes out the usual footballers’ advice over on his Clubhouse account.

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Man City distinguish themselves, Everton salvage a point, and Steve Bruce’s Alright Job Feb 08, 2021

Kate, Jim and Pete are here with a title race postmortem after Man City’s hugely impressive win at Anfield put further distance between themselves and the chasing pack. Unsuprisingly, Roy Keane was full of that reserved, constructive criticism we’ve come to expect from him after those bizarre Alisson errors.

We also look over some other goalfests from this weekend’s action, as Duncan Ferguson’s bear hugs injured several Everton players and Newcastle clung on to the three points that an emotionally battered Southampton tried to prize from their hands. It could be worse for Southampton, mind: we also hear of one Brazilian forward who has received an eight-game ban for whipping out a particular celebration...

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The Preview Show: Mourinho’s poor jobby, Bruce readies the cannon, and big Phil Jones is back Feb 05, 2021

Where else to start other than in Scotland, where a Hamilton commentator set a new gold standard for football broadcasting this week.

Thankfully, Marcus, Andy and Luke are taking no such liberties on today’s Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! We talk about the fallout from Spurs’ defeat to Chelsea where there are big questions for Mourinho. But do we deserve an answer?

Elsewhere, Bruce takes his cue and readies Andy Carroll and a deep defensive block for the visit of Southampton. Plus, we bid a fond farewell to Marcos Rojo and reacquaint ourselves with an old friend.

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The Seagulls are soaring, J-Lingz returns, and Sean Dyche’s lookey-likeys Feb 04, 2021

Despite another inevitable defeat at the hands of Man City, Sean Dyche showed he is really full of surprises yesterday. Presumably he’s also full of Croydon salad, too.

Jules, Jim and Vish react to Brighton’s latest scalp, as Dan Burn ushers in a new era of incredibly lanky wingers. We also take stock of J-Lingz’s triumphant return - who better act fast if he doesn't want to lose his clothing and pistachio deals to the 8-year-old in Santos who has signed with Nike. Yep, the game’s gone.

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Southampton have done it again, Sheffield United begin the climb, and Arsenal fully lose the plot Feb 03, 2021

Oh dear, Southampton fans. Not only did your team ship nine goals for the second season in a row, but a delighted Luke Moore is on today’s show. He’s joined by Kate and Pete to pick through the startling, smouldering rubble left behind at Old Trafford.

There were some other chaotic results in last night’s Premier League action, as Sheffield United began the long and daunting climb to safety while David Luiz left his grubby, predictable paw prints all over Arsenal’s bizarre loss at Wolves. Speaking of bizarre, André Villas-Boas' reign at Marseille has come to a salty end - is he lining himself up for the Newcastle job? We hope so.

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Newcastle miss out on Neymar, Liverpool sign some cover, and Michael Owen saves the world Feb 02, 2021

A flurry of late transfers rounded off what was a much quieter Deadline Day than usual. Join Kate, Andy and Pete to take stock of the window’s movers and shakers, as Newcastle missed out on Neymar and had to settle for Joe Willock instead.

Liverpool did sign some much needed defensive cover, as Schalke’s Ozan Kabak and Preston North End’s Ben Davies join their depleted ranks. We also reminisce about some delightful pettiness from Jesé, hear of Antonio Cassano’s sugary cravings and celebrate Michael Owen’s new role in the global effort against the pandemic. Well done, Michael, they’re thirteen.

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Newcastle bounce back, Thomas Tuchel has takeoff, and an emotional title win in Brazil Feb 01, 2021

Marcus, Jim and Vish cast their eyes over an all right weekend of football which fortunately threw in a funny named Dutch striker and some goals.

Newcastle get the lift they needed with a European Cup triumph, but Bruce is already flying high with all his fan mail. Elsewhere, Tuchel bagged his first win, but can’t hug Werner into goalscoring form, while over at Leeds everyone's included in Papa Bielsa's warm embrace. Especially Kalvin Phillips, though - apparently he’s free to marry both his daughters.

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Football Ramble x Jameson: Nights Worth Waiting For Jan 30, 2021

In case you missed it, join Marcus Speller and Pete Donaldson for a very special episode of the Football Ramble, where we’re joined by comedian and host of The Last Leg, Alex Brooker!

Thanks to Jameson, we’re here to look ahead to football’s full return and things we can’t wait to get back to. We imagine getting back in full stadiums and sharing those fleeting moments of pure magic, and wonder what aspects of football we’d change upon its full return: watching England games in the bath? Hot water bottles free for every match-going fan? Listen in to find out!

What are your nights that are worth waiting for? Let us know! Tweet us @FootballRamble and @Jameson_uk using #JoinIn, and we’ll read out our favourite responses on a future episode with Jameson.

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The Preview Show: Liverpool find their groove, a relegation six-pointer, and sweet nothings from Paolo Maldini Jan 29, 2021

Is there anything you wouldn’t do if Paolo Maldini phoned up and asked? Marcus, Vish and Luke push that question to its moral edge on today’s episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

We also look ahead to another crammed weekend of Premier League football, as Liverpool look to follow up an impressive win against Spurs and West Brom and Fulham face off in a relegation humdinger. There’s even time to check in with some members of the British Managers Club™️, as hovercraft captain David Moyes looks to improve his scouting options and Sam Allardyce looks to sign literally anybody.

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Sheffield United plot their Great Escape, some Thomas Tuchel good vibes, and a vintage Sean Dyche performance Jan 28, 2021

Sheffield United are now just one win away from matching Derby’s unwanted Premier League record – but we’re dreaming bigger. Marcus, Andy and Pete are here to look over the first draft of plans for Chris Wilder’s Great Escape. Coming soon to an empty stadium near you.

Elsewhere in last night’s Premier League, Thomas Tuchel’s stunt double gesticulated wildly from the sideline as Chelsea began their new era with a 0-0 draw. We pore over that, praise another impressive win for Burnley and celebrate a wild Gareth Southgate sighting!

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David Moyes on a hovercraft, another battering for West Brom, and a Welsh legend departs Jan 27, 2021

We can only assume that “genius” doesn’t mean what Pep Guardiola thinks it does, after Man City heartlessly battered Big Sam’s struggling West Brom. Marcus, Vish and Jim are here to pick up the pieces after that demolition on today’s episode of the Ramble!

Elsewhere, there is due praise reserved for West Ham manager and hovercraft captain David Moyes, as they move up to fourth on the back of yet more unsung brilliance. We also check in on two of the game’s defending stalwarts - as a Russian activist tried to disguise himself as Daniel Agger and Welsh legend Ashley Williams hangs up his boots - before picking through Newcastle’s latest underwhelming performance.

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Frank Lampard’s tenure ends, a mixed night for Gareth Bale, and Mick McCarthy’s back from the beach Jan 26, 2021

The uncertainty around Frank Lampard’s future has finally cleared. The club legend was sacked yesterday amidst a poor run of form and ominous signs in the dressing room. Kate, Luke and Andy are here to look over a tenure that offered encouraging signs initially, but seems now to only have been a temporary solution.

Elsewhere, José Mourinho’s duet with Gareth Ainsworth didn’t go as planned after their 4-1 win, one that flattered a misfiring Tottenham side. We also celebrate Mick McCarthy’s triumphant return from faraway lands, get the lowdown from Andy on Martin Ødegaard and hear some of the best distractions shouted at opposition players.

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Man United edge out a thriller, freaky desires at Man City, and Newcastle continue to plummet Jan 25, 2021

It seems this weekend’s Magic of The Cup™️ was all crammed into a cracking game at Old Trafford, with Man United edging out Liverpool thanks to more Bruno Fernandes wizardry.

Jules, Jim and Pete are here to revel in that glorious game and look across the rest of the weekend’s results, as Man City beat a spirited Cheltenham Town and Southampton knocked out holders Arsenal. Away from the FA Cup, Newcastle maintained their alarming slide down the table and Fenerbahçe are seemingly crowdfunding Mesut Özil’s wages, because that’s just the world we live in now…

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The Preview Show: The Anfield spell is broken, Wolves’ pitch peeves, and the big boys' trip to Cheltenham Jan 22, 2021

Kate, Luke and Andy are here to sniff out some of that Magic of The Cup™️ on today’s episode of the Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

Liverpool travel to Man United for round two of this season’s most boring rivalry, after Jürgen Klopp survived a prickly encounter with a gleeful Sean Dyche last night. We also wonder how two Davids will fare against their respective Goliaths, as Cheltenham Town host Man City and Chorley face Wolves on their terrifying pitch of doom. Oh, and this summer’s multi-venue Euro 2020 is in jeopardy - because of course it is.

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Paul Pogba’s pool parties, Dean Smith’s raging fury, and Michail Antonio’s santa sorrows Jan 21, 2021

We barely had time to take in last night’s intriguing game at Craven Cottage, as we were too busy looking at the plans for Fulham’s new stand. Wayne Lineker’s packing his speedos as we speak…

Jules, Luke and Jim are here to look over a right humdinger between Man United and Fulham, as well as Man City’s slightly bizarre victory over Aston Villa and an infuriated Dean Smith. We also hear of Pelé’s plan to wrestle back his goalscoring record from Cristiano Ronaldo and Michail Antonio’s honest assessment of his Christmas Lamborghini crash. Ahh, footballers and their things.

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James Maddison walks the walk, David Moyes dares to dream, and cryptocurrency transfers Jan 20, 2021

Despite Leicester creeping towards the fabled verge, James Maddison was quick to pour blackcurrant cordial over the fires of their title challenge after a cracking win against Chelsea. Join Kate, Vish and Pete as we revel in another dose of that Brendan Rodgers magic!

West Ham piled more misery on Big Sam with their win over West Brom last night, which left David Moyes dreaming and Vish lighting the official ‘Michail Antonio for the Euros’ beacon. We also hear of football’s first transfer funded entirely by bitcoin - Michael Owen was not involved - as well as Diego Costa WhatsApping his CV and wage demands to every manager in the land.

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Mesut Özil bids farewell, Steve Bruce’s unanswered questions, and Fizzer keeps the roof blazin’ Jan 19, 2021

Marcus, Vish and Andy are here to say their heartfelt goodbyes to a few stalwarts of English Football and look over the entirely expected and underwhelming spectacle that was Arsenal 3-0 Newcastle.

First on the plane is Mesut Özil, who closes off his messy final chapter at Arsenal with his expected move to Fenerbahçe. We wonder how he'll be remembered at Arsenal, who cast further doubt over Steve Bruce’s masterplan at Newcastle last night. There’s also time to party in the city where the heat is on, as Phil Neville’s on South Beach until the break of dawn: he’s taking charge of Inter Miami! Danny Drinkwater and Jack Wilshere also look for new starts at Kasımpaşa and Bournemouth respectively.

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Man United and Liverpool share the spoils, another sneaky Leicester victory, and a vital win for Big Sam Jan 18, 2021

The wildly hyped clash at the top of the table failed to deliver much excitement, with both Man United and Liverpool happy with a point apiece. Marcus, Pete and Jim are here to round up that game as well as a load more Premier League action on today’s episode of the Ramble - join us!

Elsewhere, Leicester crept back towards the verge with a win at Southampton and West Brom got a vital win over struggling Wolves. Karl-Heinz Rummenigge also recounts Pep Guardiola’s emotional departure from Bayern, while Steve Bruce insists the gloves are off and he’s “doing it his way” – which makes us wonder exactly whose (infuriating) way it’s been up to this point…

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The Preview Show: A titanic title tussle, war in West London, and Brendan Rodgers’ secret recipe Jan 15, 2021

We’ve got ourselves a proper title race! Join Marcus, Luke and Jim to assess the runners and riders on today’s episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway.

Sunday’s Liverpool vs Man United will be a huge game for everyone except Jason McAteer, who is currently fronting the latest media assault on Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s boys. Elsewhere, Leicester have been having a jolly old time of late, with Jamie Vardy pausing his Ibiza plans for some of Brendan Rodgers’ trust workshops. We also hear some alarming revelations from Mark Clattenburg and bid a fond farewell to Chelsea stalwart Lucas Piazon, who left the club after one league appearance in a decade.

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Good vs Evil ends all square, Phil Foden lives every hour for football, and Skynet take over Burnley Jan 14, 2021

José Mourinho had a few things to be angry about after Spurs drew with a spirited Fulham side, chief among which was Scott Parker’s team selection. That’s right, José is seemingly trying to pick the opposition's team as well as his own.

Kate, Andy and Luke are here to question that strategy, before looking over Man City’s latest win on their march up the table. There’s also ample time given to the machines’ gradual takeover of football, as robot pandas invade the Chinese second division and cyborgs slot in at Burnley. Will Marcus Moore finally get a game up top for the Clarets?

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Man United reach the summit, Newcastle hit rock bottom, and an Uncle Avram update Jan 13, 2021

Join Marcus, Vish and Pete to look back on a huge night in the Premier League! That’s right: Ryan Fraser has officially become the shortest player ever to be sent off in Prem history. And Man United did something or other.

Elsewhere, Chris Wilder plans a lovely night in with his wife after the Blades’ wait comes to an end. It was another car crash for Brucey, but it’s all right: David Ginola has stated his intention to come and save the day.

Plus, a particularly hazardous edition of Portmantonio Conte and news that Uncle Avram could be returning to Stamford Bridge.

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West Ham’s dazzling display, Mesut Özil reveals nothing, and King Kazu soldiers on Jan 12, 2021

Marcus, Andy and Pete are here to round off the FA Cup proper, as West Ham laboured past Stockport while Mike Dean and Mark Noble stared pensively into the night sky together. Blissful scenes.

Elsewhere, Mesut Özil’s Twitter exposé didn’t tell us much, apart from revealing his unquestionably legitimate beef with Petr Cech. We also look at how Royston Drenthe and Edgar Davids are getting on in their current jobs and celebrate King Kazu’s latest contract extension! That’s right, the Yokohama FC legend has signed a new deal ahead of his 54th birthday - Pete Donaldson is, of course, absolutely ecstatic.

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Crawley saunter into the next round, Marine’s dream ends, and Bovril vs Skips Jan 11, 2021

Crawley Town had their eyes firmly on The Narrative this weekend, as they rounded off a comprehensive win over Premier League entertainers Leeds by bringing on a reality TV star for his debut. And who says the magic of the Cup is gone?!

Jules, Jim and Vish are here to round up the rest of the weekend’s FA Cup action, as non-league Chorley brushed aside Derby County's kids and Aston Villa’s academy put on an impressive display against Liverpool. We also saw supervillain Carlos Vinicius raise the council tax in the Merseyside area, Big Sam’s struggles continue and a Brighton fan up a tree in Newport.

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The Preview Show: Marine welcome Spurs, Pep’s WhatsApp beef, and West Ham strike again Jan 08, 2021

Marcus, Luke and Andy are here for The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! It’s the FA Cup 3rd round - just about. We rejoice in the things we love about it: balls sailing into people’s gardens, Matt wrecking ball Rhead, and dreams of swatting aside a bunch of youth players drafted in at the last minute.

We look ahead to the pick of the bunch - Marine vs Spurs - where Mourinho might have a special invitation while nearby residents could have a very much uninvited ball smashing in through their window.

Detective Speller also investigates Pep’s WhatsApp beef with his Spain teammates, and the Dildo Brothers have pulled off another masterstroke in the transfer window. Plus, Spel Brasico. Jump aboard!

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Man City battle to another final, Mick McCarthy packs his suitcase, and a royal rumble in Antwerp Jan 07, 2021

Kate, Luke and Vish look back on last night’s Manchester derby, where Pep’s City Rollers (one for the youngsters) cruised to a fourth straight League Cup final.

But while Pep and John Stones got dizzy on that sweet, sweet Carabao, it was an all too familiar sinking feeling for Man United and Vish in his bedroom fort. We also pay homage to Mick McCarthy after his latest sacking at APOEL Nicosia - and even more so to poor Jack Byrne. But it’s all good, because Fizzer has been head-hunted for an ambiguous “role” at Inter Miami.

And, of course, we address the giant, Belgian elephant in the room and give our assessment of the most unorthodox attempt to secure a transfer we have ever seen.

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Spurs march on to Wembley, Sergio Ramos stirs the pot (again), and halibut histories Jan 06, 2021

Spurs are through and José Ron Mourinho has done it again! Jules, Vish and Pete look back on a historic night for Spurs - one which briefly hung in the balance before VAR screwed Ivan To-knee and Son Heung-min did his usual ruthless business.

Meanwhile, the Pandora’s Box that is the January transfer window has been lifted and Sergio Ramos has taken his cue. But while he goes fishing for a fresh new contract, we find out about the Norwegian footballer who has genuinely given it all up to become a halibut farmer.

We also doff our caps to the great Colin Bell after the Man City legend sadly passed away yesterday.

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Southampton best Klopp’s men, the Raymond Domenech circus, and Thomas Müller’s sperm factory Jan 05, 2021

We have a title race people. Maybe. Kate, Jim and Andy look back on last night’s action, as Southampton set Man United pulses racing and a teary Alpine Klopp reached new heights.

Elsewhere, once Kate grasped the concept of FIFA, there's more glorious football video game glitches and nostalgia (especially for goal machine Brian Plank). The gang also turn to Europe, where Raymond Domenech got a nasty surprise at his first Nantes training session.

We also ask: who wants to become a sperm millionaire? Thomas Müller, that’s who.

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Man City school Lampard, Son hits a century and Ronaldo vs Bean Dad Jan 04, 2021

Marcus, Jim and Pete look back on a weekend packed with Premier League happenings!

Man City put on a lamps out performance at Stamford Bridge which left everyone reeling - their own keeper most of all. But while Chelsea piss away their title chances, over in the midlands Arsenal just about resist the temptation to make yellow snow and demolish Big Sam’s men.

Elsewhere, José was left feeling hard done by after Reguilón left his Christmas piglet. But over in Brazil Neymar had a quiet night in on New Year's Eve and left his underground nightclub untouched. There’s also news of a dog’s escapades in Bolivia and we ask who is the better father: Cristiano Ronaldo or Bean Dad?

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The Best of the Football Ramble 2020 Dec 31, 2020

To round off the year, we're looking back on some of our favourite moments from this year's Football Ramble! Sure, it's been a horrendous year for many but we've had a great laugh making the show every day and hope you've had a cracking time listening in - thanks so much for your support throughout 2020.

On today's Best Of episode we return to the dizzy heights of Neil Warnock's carefully planned BBQs, Jules' dislike of a rug and the infamous debut of the Carrot Eating Challenge. We even dip back into the archives and revel in some horrendous lockdown nonsense, as Gerard Butler gets an absolute pasting on Pete's Film Club.

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The Preview Show: Arsenal hide from Diego Costa at the Hawthorns, the Man United tribute act rolls on, and Santos foil Messi Dec 30, 2020

Welcome to a brand spanking new edition of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

Marcus, Luke and Jim look ahead to Arteta and Allardyce’s royal rumble, after Leeds give West Brom a cautious thrashing and Romaine Sawyers jeopardises his place in the St Kitts and Nevis squad. We also turn a horrified gaze to a certain Diego Costa galloping onto the horizon.

Manchester United pulled off another smash and grab ahead of their clash with Aston Villa, but Louis van Gaal hasn’t been much impressed (and that’s the real quiz). Plus, the Association of Researchers and Historians of Santos FC assemble…

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The Festive Ramble Extravaganza! (Part 2) Dec 29, 2020

We've had a nap and cleared the plates, so it's time to break out the board games and cram some leftovers into a sandwich: it's round two of the Ramble Christmas party!

Jules, Luke, Jim and Vish are in the festive mood today as we discuss helping our families with the Christmas cooking, watching the likes of Lewes and Gosport Borough on Boxing Day and navigating that dreaded post-lunch slump. Luke also brings some festive frivolity in the form of a few bizarre games for each of his co-hosts. Game on!

This episode was recorded earlier in December.

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The Festive Ramble Extravaganza! (Part 1) Dec 28, 2020

To celebrate the holiday period, join us for the first of two bonus festive episodes of the Football Ramble! Marcus, Kate, Andy and Pete are here to don their Christmas clobber and guzzle on some cheer.

We suspend the usual football chat to talk about our respective Christmas traditions and remember some classics from the Boxing Day football archives. From Peterborough United to Hartlepool - via the West Ham Christmas Party - there's a whole load of nonsense for you to enjoy. We even bring back a classic Ramble game for one day and one day only...Who's under there?

This episode was recorded earlier in December.

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Ramble Meets… Sven-Göran Eriksson Dec 25, 2020

Merry Christmas one and all! You might remember our little chat with a certain Sven-Göran Eriksson back in September. Well, that was far from all.

For this very special Ramble Meets…, Marcus, Luke and Jim chat with the former England manager and a true Ramble legend about all sorts: from Sven’s somewhat hapless playing career, to the Ivory Coast national team’s song about him, to what exactly happened in that 2002 World Cup quarter-final against Brazil. And, of course, we quiz him about his true retirement plans.

So on this fine Christmas morning, here’s a little gift from us to you. You’re going to love this one.

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The Preview Show: Jamie Vardy gets friendly with Man United, Arteta’s fighters go to Chelsea, and Warnock stands up for the little guy Dec 24, 2020

Marcus, Andy and Vish are back for The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

It’s crunch time in the Premier League as Ole’s boys head to Leicester for a 'who can leave the ball in the centre circle the longest' competition. Remarkably, Maguire has played the most football of any player in world football - ideal preparation for a Boxing Day afternoon with Vards.

Elsewhere, Arsenal welcome Chelsea, and recent form suggests they will be very hospitable indeed. Plus, Norwegian manager Egil Olsen has chosen a very special name for his mutt, and Big Sam gets ready for his first wind-up as Warnock valiantly comes to his defence. And, to top it all off, Marcus’ game returns!

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Brentford knock Newcastle out, Phil Foden impressed again, and Sepp Blatter rears his head Dec 23, 2020

The Carabao Cup failed to serve up any great surprises last night, as Man City swept aside a meagre Arsenal and Brentford made their first ever semi-final after beating an underwhelming Newcastle.

Marcus, Andy and Vish are here to chew over all of that, watch the fallout from the Scottish Cup tumble out of control and check in on Lionel Messi’s record-breaking quest for immortality. Oh, and FIFA has found some ‘irregularities’ regarding their museum and Sepp Blatter - obviously.

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Burnley get back on the horse, CONCACAF chaos, and Mick McCarthy never forgets Dec 22, 2020

Burnley and Chelsea’s wins rounded off the pre-Christmas fixtures last night. Join Kate, Jim and Andy as we catch our breath before they return on Boxing Day!

One person who certainly won’t be invited round Mick McCarthy’s on Boxing Day is Roy ‘He Who Must Not Be Named’ Keane after Mick revealed a house-wide banning order on his name this week. We discuss that, some hair-pulling chaos in the CONCACAF Champions League, and Mikel Arteta clutching at tactical straws. Oh, and intimate photos of Diego Costa have found their way into a London charity shop, so there’s that…

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Man United turn on the style, Liverpool’s magnificent seven, and Dat Guy strikes again Dec 21, 2020

After Liverpool and Man United repaired some early season damage with boatloads of goals, it seems like all these chaotic scorelines will balance each other out after all. Jules, Jim and Vish are here to chew them over on today's episode of the Ramble!

Leeds and Crystal Palace received these respective pastings, but weren’t the only sides on the end of tough losses this weekend. Sheffield United were denied their first win of the season by 'Dat Guy' Danny Welbeck, while neutrals were denied any kind of enjoyment by Spurs 0-2 Leicester. We also review Big Sam’s return and check in on the latest manager in the hottest of managerial hot seats down at Watford.

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The Preview Show: Man United face an old enemy, Big Sam fills our screens, and André Villas-Boas is on the warpath Dec 18, 2020

Welcome to a brand new edition of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! Take a seat, grab a Petit Filous and settle in with Marcus, Luke and Andy!

An old rival awaits Man United after they bail themselves out at Bramall Lane, while an old friend touches down on the West Brom centre-circle with armfuls of Werther’s.

Elsewhere, the FIFA Best Awards happened, Gennaro Gattuso is getting hot under the collar about Scottish football and André Villas-Boas is taking press conference madness to another level. Join us for all that and more!

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Liverpool best Mourinho’s men, another quiet evening at Elland Road, and Big Sam is back Dec 17, 2020

Jules is back in the building! And she is joined today by Jim and Vish to chew the fat after an action-packed Wednesday night in the Premier League.

Mourinho dusted off some 2005 cue cards after Liverpool snatched a win over Spurs at the death. Over at Elland Road, while Bielsa’s bovril was tasty, the goals were even tastier as Leeds put Newcastle to the sword. Meanwhile, though there’s a brief respite from Arsenal pain for Jim, Arteta is asking people to hit him.

And of course, West Brom fans look towards a bright new future.

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West Brom hold Man City, speedy Wolves undo Chelsea, and how to kidnap the Real Madrid team Dec 16, 2020

Marcus, Andy and Pete are here to try and talk about last night’s action above the ear-splitting noise of the big Sam klaxon.

Those little slugs at West Brom only went and sacked Bilić half an hour after the Ramble record! We reflect on what turned out to be his final game in charge, as Bilić’s boys put up a brave fight against Man City. As did Anthony Taylor, as he wrestled back his board from Guardiola. Elsewhere, N’Golo Kanté takes matters into his own hands, but Lampard’s men still fall to a second consecutive defeat. Meanwhile over in Brazil, Corinthians have Taylor Swift to thank yet again.

There’s also a special Bosman-themed Portmantonio Conte and one emailer goes to quite extraordinary lengths to meet his Real Madrid heroes.

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European knockout draws, Blackburn’s curious scouting techniques, and remembering the great Gérard Houllier Dec 15, 2020

Kate, Luke and Jim are here to size up the tasks for the various English sides left in Europe after yesterday’s Champions League and Europa League draws. Good travels to Evil as Frank Lampard faces up to Diego 'Dark Knight' Simeone, while Man City and Liverpool face stern Bundesliga tests in the form of Borussia Mönchengladbach and RB Leipzig.

Elsewhere, we take a moment to celebrate Gérard Houllier’s amazing career, as numerous stalwarts from across football came together to pay their respects to a humble genius. We also hear the very best and worst of football fandom: namely, your Dad reminding you Cesc Fàbregas doesn’t know you exist and Blackburn Rovers acting on scouting recommendations from an 11-year-old. Probably.

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Dropped points for the big sides, a great result for Fulham, and Newcastle get back on the horse Dec 14, 2020

It seems nobody was fussed about taking advantage of all those dropped points in the Premier League this weekend. Marcus, Jim and Pete are here to look back on a host of results, reminding us that form is temporary and class...is now also temporary.

Fulham were hugely impressive in their draw with Liverpool, as Scott Parker’s dulcet tones left Jürgen Klopp hot under the collar. Elsewhere, Arsenal continued to embarrass themselves, Everton fended off Chelsea and Newcastle piled more misery on Slaven Bilić and West Brom. Join us for all that and a bucketload besides!

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The Preview Show: A huge Manchester derby, a cold Ancelotti derby, and the biggest derby of them all Dec 11, 2020

Marcus, Luke and Vish look ahead to a weekend full of Premier League barn-burners in a brand new episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

First under the Ramble magnifying glass is the Manchester derby, as Fizzer whispers up in support of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and John Stones has finally stopped playing with fire.

Elsewhere, Christian Pulisic is aware of his hamstrings ahead of Chelsea vs Everton, while Gabriel Agbonlahor has an interesting theory for why James Rodriguez hasn’t been cutting it. We’re sceptical, to say the least. And, of course, there’s also a huge round of Luke’s Game with the title belt on the line!

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Football Ramble x Jameson: Nights Worth Waiting For Dec 11, 2020

Join Marcus Speller and Pete Donaldson for a very special episode of the Football Ramble, where we’re joined by comedian and host of The Last Leg, Alex Brooker!

Thanks to Jameson, we’re here to look ahead to football’s full return and things we can’t wait to get back to. We imagine getting back in full stadiums and sharing those fleeting moments of pure magic, and wonder what aspects of football we’d change upon its full return: watching England games in the bath? Hot water bottles free for every match-going fan? Listen in to find out!

What are your nights that are worth waiting for? Let us know! Tweet us @FootballRamble and @Jameson_uk using #JoinIn, and we’ll read out our favourite responses on a future episode with Jameson.

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Liverpool relish the joys of a Danish winter, Ederson’s strong right hook, and Sheffield United’s plight Dec 10, 2020

It was another veritable carnival of VAR in the Champions League for Liverpool last night. What a way to spoil a perfectly good meaningless group stage game, eh?

Kate, Vish and Luke chat about all of last night’s action as ex-Pompey player Brian Priske steers Midtjylland to another point and Agüero gets back in the goals.

Elsewhere, we discuss the news that everyone at City is terrified of Ederson and ask why everything is going wrong at Sheffield United.

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Man United exit the Champions League, PSG and Basaksehir take a stand, and El Diego's legend lives on Dec 09, 2020

Welcome to your all-new episode of the Football Ramble! Marcus is joined by Jim and Andy to dissect all of the big events of the last 24 hours, including Manchester United's unceremonious dumping out of the Champions League at the hands of RB Leipzig.

Elsewhere, the game between PSG and Istanbul Basaksehir is abandoned amid allegations of racism, Qatar look to move themselves into the heart of Europe, and El Diego might be about to get the eulogy he presumably would have wanted.

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VAR clips the Seagulls’ wings, SpongeBob makes his Bundesliga debut, and the 2022 World Cup appears out of thin air Dec 08, 2020

With the much-anticipated 2022 World Cup looming large in the distance we discuss the familiar routes the home nations will take to Qatar, as England book tickets to San Marino and Scotland play Israel for the 326th time.

Jules, Andy and Pete also look back on an ultimately fruitless night for Brighton, as yet another bizarre call from VAR denied the Seagulls an impressive win against Southampton. We also hear from Borussia Dortmund’s latest signing, try not to get on Siniša Mihajlović’s bad side and wonder what’s next for Paul Pogba.

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Mourinho respects Arsenal and the animals, Crystal Palace gub West Brom, and nicking Roy Keane’s chair Dec 07, 2020

Another week, another Mourinho defensive block of despair.

Join Kate, Jim and Pete as they get stuck into the north London derby - where Arsenal looked bereft of ideas up top and Héctor Bellerín could not take a throw-in.

Meanwhile, it's looking much rosier over at Palace after Benteke bagged a brace. But their former boss Neil Warnock ain’t happy about the facilities at Stoke. He ain’t happy at all. Join us for all that and more!

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The Preview Show: Another North London derby showdown, more bizarre dads at football, and Yorkshire Grit vs Flash Cockney Dec 04, 2020

There are some tasty fixtures for us to look ahead to on today’s episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! Our own trio of flash cockneys - Marcus, Luke and Jim - are here to wet your footballing appetites!

Another edition of the North London derby rolls into view, as Eric Dier and José Mourinho continue to praise every other player and manager across all 92 clubs rather than their own. Arsenal meanwhile welcomed fans back to the Emirates last night with a comfortable, one-touch stroll down memory lane. We also delve into the historic rivalry between Chelsea and Leeds, hear some more bizarre tales of dads at football grounds and see Michael Owen’s furious streak appear before our very eyes. Join us!

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Magnifique from Olivier Giroud, bizarre from Ole Gunnar Solskjær, and cultured from Thierry Henry Dec 03, 2020

Join Marcus, Andy and Pete as we slide - two-footed and studs up - into another night of Champions League on today’s episode of the Football Ramble!

Olivier Giroud showed his venerable class with four glorious goals over in Seville, while Man United were unable to contain the PSG swarm at Old Trafford. We also hear what it was like for fans back in EFL stadiums last night, bring another round of Portmantonio Conte to the table and pave the way for Thierry Henry’s Hollywood adventure!

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Liverpool’s new kids on the block, fans return to stadiums, and sneaking onto the pitch at Wembley Dec 02, 2020

Strap yourselves in for another ride aboard the Ramble mothership! Alongside you are Kate, Vish, Jim...and 31 Champions League-ready youngsters from Liverpool’s academy.

Jürgen’s boys got the job done against Ajax last night, with young goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher particularly impressive (even if he only got put there because he doesn’t score). Elsewhere, Pep Guardiola and Sérgio Conceição riled each other up so much that their respective sides forgot to stick any chances away.

We also tentatively celebrate the return of fans to the EFL and look ahead to some worrying plans for a post-Brexit transfer window.

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Fulham can indeed score penalties, West Ham climb to fifth, and head injuries in football Dec 01, 2020

Hold on to your hats, ladies and gents: Fulham have finally scored a penalty! Jules, Luke and Andy are here with reactions after Ivan Cavaleiro’s confident strike gave Fulham a vital win over topsy-turvy Leicester.

Meanwhile, something is bubbling away on the other side of London as West Ham sneak into FIFTH after their win over Aston Villa. We also discuss the fallout from Raúl Jiménez’s nasty injury and what can be done to improve concussion protocols in the game, before hearing a cracking tale about a listener’s dad screaming at a load of French internationals!

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José’s little pony, West Brom get their first win, and Klopp vs Kelly Nov 30, 2020

There’s an absolute boatload of football for our own three little ponies to get stuck into on today’s Ramble, as Marcus, Vish and Pete round off another weekend of football.

Chelsea and Spurs played out a tense draw that left Frank prickly in the post-match, while José Mourinho was his usual calm and thoughtful self. Elsewhere, West Brom finally got their first win of the season, Man United overcame in-form Southampton, and eighth-tier Marine FC advanced to the third round of the FA Cup with a last-gasp winner!

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The Preview Show: Europa League action, Leeds United’s acid test, and Joe Hart’s inswinging deliveries Nov 27, 2020

The Europa League threw up some crackers for Marcus, Luke and Vish to get stuck into on today’s episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway. We start with yesterday’s football, as Harry Winks turned into David Beckham and Jamie Vardy saved Leicester’s bacon at Braga.

Elsewhere, we look ahead to some of this weekend’s Premier League action as Chelsea try to break down a stubborn Spurs and Leeds face a proper test at Goodison Park. There’s also time for us to touch on our favourite Diego Maradona moments, as we light the fires over in Diego Corner once again.

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Goodbye El Diego, Atalanta punish Liverpool, and Manchester City are back in the knockouts Nov 26, 2020

Diego, thank you for the memories. Join Kate, Andy and Jim as we look back on all that made the man great: his flaws, his wonderful vindictive streak, his belly slides, and the incredible things he could do with a football. It’s a very special Diego Corner indeed.

Elsewhere, football goes on and we spend some time on a difficult night for Liverpool - who suffered their heaviest home defeat under Jürgen Klopp. Plus, Sergio Reguilón has been given a ham for his good work on Sunday and Brendy Rodgers has reportedly been jiving to Tina Turner.

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Chelsea march into the Champions League knockouts, Manchester United get revenge, and Steve McClaren is back in business Nov 25, 2020

After a bit of a falling out over who was sitting where in the studio this morning - Emmanuel Dennis style - Marcus, Andy and Pete have made peace for Shteve McClaren’s sake.

We reflect on a return to form in the Champions League for Manchester United and doff our caps to Olivier Giroud’s towering header that clinched Chelsea’s knockout spot. Plus, Pete has a new game - or punishment - for Andy, and we explain why some pilots in Russia have drawn something naughty with their plane to support Zenit striker Artem Dzyuba.

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Fans to return to stadiums, Wolves peg back Southampton, and welcome to the Bulgarian Army! Nov 24, 2020

Football fans: welcome back to your happy place! Alan Pardew: welcome to the army!

Jules, Jim and Luke are here to celebrate the scheduled return of (some) football fans to stadiums and the prospect of some normality. It was certainly back to normality for Burnley last night, as they ground out a win in a 1-0 classic, while the 80s detectives derby saw Theo Walcott bag a goal for Southampton.

Elsewhere, a 9-year-old applies for the Derby job yet is somehow still more qualified than Pards, and Neil Warnock has been headhunted for I’m A Celebrity. Please make it happen. Join us!

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A José Mourinho vintage, Leicester headbutt their ceiling, and Danny Welbeck rolls back the years Nov 23, 2020

If the international break was a scary, alien concept fraught with uncertainty, then this weekend’s Premier League action was like putting on your favourite jumper. Snuggle in with Marcus, Pete and Vish as we mull it all over on today’s episode of the Football Ramble!

A vintage José Mourinho performance - on the touchline and in subsequent interviews - helped Spurs to an important win over Man City. Elsewhere, Liverpool looked like their rabid old selves against Leicester and Danny Welbeck made us all feel safe again with his delightful goal for Brighton – assisted by fellow England throwback, Adam Lallana. Lovely stuff!

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The Preview Show: Pep v José, training ground bust-ups aplenty, and Marcus starts a war with Canada Nov 20, 2020

Welcome to your all-new episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! With that the pesky international break now out of the way, Marcus, Andy and Luke are here to run the rule over the big weekend Premier League games - including Tottenham v Man City, Newcastle v Chelsea and Fulham v Everton.

Elsewhere, there's controversy in the email section as Marcus lays a marker down to an entire nation, and we round things off with a titanic tussle for the ages in the latest instalment of Luke's Game. Don't miss it!

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England put Iceland to the sword, Wales take their seat at the top table, and how to greet Sir Alex Ferguson Nov 19, 2020

That was more like it, wasn’t it? England cruise past Iceland as Phil Foden and Jack Grealish turn on the style. Not that Jules, Vish and Jim allow themselves to get carried away, of course.

Elsewhere, Wales secure a dream promotion to the top tier of the Nations League and Kieffer Moore looks really happy about it, while Scotland go down to Israel but will definitely still boogie on. Plus, we learn how Andrei Kanchelskis greeted a certain Scotsman at Manchester United in the worst - or best? - way possible. Join us!

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Spain batter Germany, Antonio Conte’s got the secret, and content king Ben Foster Nov 18, 2020

The Nations League just keeps throwing us curves, as Spain inadvertently hit Germany for six while out for an evening stroll. Join Kate, Vish and Pete for an equally quaint saunter through the latest footballing nonsense on today’s episode of the Football Ramble!

Away from the Nations League, we hear of Antonio Conte’s astute predictions while he was Chelsea manager and take a tour through Liverpool’s creepy new training ground. There’s also time for Ben Foster’s latest online venture, as his lovely YouTube videos have been met with a measured mix of delight and tentative questions around broadcast rights…

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Managerial moves in the Championship, a Faroe Islands handball update, and José Mourinho loves the international break Nov 17, 2020

This little gap in football's relentless onslaught means Marcus, Luke and Pete have time to talk about some managerial changes in the Championship, as two legends at each end of the managerial spectrum take up new roles. Wayne Rooney stepped up at Derby for the time being, while Tony Pulis began his 11th managerial stint after taking the Sheffield Wednesday job!

Elsewhere, we check in with José Mourinho after an international break jam-packed with fun and frivolity. We also hear the tale of ‘The Google Striker’, catch up with Wrexham’s potential new owners and dial in for our regularly scheduled update from the Faroe Islands handball scene.

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England fail to qualify, Wales keep another clean sheet, and the sad passing of Ray Clemence Nov 16, 2020

That’s it, then. It’s all over: England are out of the Nations League. Dry your eyes, mate - Marcus, Andy and Jim are here to conduct the post-mortem.

England's tentative performance against Belgium saw Jack Grealish impress yet again, but few else were able to stake a meaningful claim for inclusion. We also look over the rest of the weekend’s Nations League action as Scotland’s unbeaten run ended while Wales’ rolls on.

Finally, we take some time to celebrate the wonderful career of former England goalkeeper, Ray Clemence, after his passing on Sunday.

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The Preview Show: Scotland make history, heartbreak for Northern Ireland, and England’s evening stroll Nov 13, 2020

It took them 22 years, but they’re back in the big time: Scotland have qualified for a major tournament! Marcus, Luke and Vish are here to celebrate on today’s episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

David Marshall’s penalty heroics helped the Scots claim a famous victory in Serbia, while Northern Irish hearts were broken after a Slovakian winner in extra-time spoiled their Euro 2020 dream.

Elsewhere, we look over England’s straightforward win against Ireland, as Jack Grealish further proved his worth. We also see whether a penalty was scored in Chile just 654 hours after it was awarded.

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Big nights for Scotland and Northern Ireland, a seventeen-year-old scout, and is Ronaldo coming home? Nov 12, 2020

Vish is back and his nerves are jangling for the Scots. But the Snodfather and an intimidatingly jovial Steve Clark appear to be ready for a historic night in Belgrade.

Kate, Andy and Vish also look ahead to Northern Ireland’s crunch tie against Slovakia, reflect on Jude Bellingham’s England call-up and critique Robbie Fowler’s poetry. Plus, we fill our boots with wicked whispers that Ronaldo is returning to Old Trafford. And then promptly empty them again. Join us!

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Greg Clarke resigns from The FA, another dinosaur returns, and Danny Drinkwater puts himself out there Nov 11, 2020

We begin today's episode with the abrupt resignation of Greg Clarke from The FA after he made a string of offensive remarks while discussing diversity in football. Jules, Andy and Jim discuss the fallout and what meaningful actions The FA should take to promote diversity and inclusion within football governance.

Elsewhere, we celebrate the return of Gunnersaurus thanks to a rotating shift of freelancers, applaud Danny Drinkwater's search for a club and worry about the future of the EFL as ten clubs reportedly struggle to pay wages.

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International football stumbles on, Phil Neville’s whispers of support, and our new true-crime podcast Nov 10, 2020

Marcus, the only man on Earth currently excited about international football’s return, joins Jim and Pete for another hard-hitting episode of the Football Ramble. Strap yourselves in.

England’s friendly against Iceland looks set to go ahead - despite quarantine regulations trying their best to disrupt proceedings - while Didier Deschamps is looking forward to Paul Pogba’s break from Man United.

Elsewhere, Philadelphia Union celebrate victory with Captain America’s help and fans of Wrexham AFC will vote on their recent dealings with Hollywood stardom.

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The joys of the FA Cup first round, Liverpool and Man City share the spoils, and Aston Villa impress again Nov 09, 2020

Fancy a bit of extra chaos in your football life? Then get involved with the first round of the FA Cup! Kate, Luke and Pete certainly have on today’s episode of the Football Ramble.

Alongside those upsets, penalty shoot-out wins and goals from inside the halfway line, we look back at a swathe of Premier League action from the weekend. Southampton, Spurs and Leicester jostled for pole position, with the Foxes coming out on top after their win against Wolves. We also pore over Man City and Liverpool’s entertaining draw and try to settle on Pete’s new catchphrase.

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The Preview Show: Liverpool take on Manchester City, Pickford gets Southgate’s support, and PPV set to be scrapped Nov 06, 2020

Marcus, Jim and Luke are here for a bumper edition of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

Liverpool take on Man City this weekend, but are Southampton going to storm aboard and make off with the Premier League booty? Elsewhere, it’s crunch time for Sean Dyche’s Burnley as they face Brighton, who have been without egomaniac Neal Maupay after an "incident".

Gary Southgate’s also announced his latest squad, so we reflect on the break-up of iconic duo Foden & Greenwood and ask whether Reece James is the best of England’s army of right-backs. And, of course, the Lineal Championship belt is decided! The count is not stopping on this one. Join us!

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Demba Ba punishes Manchester United, Chelsea mop up again, and former players join dementia study Nov 05, 2020

Marcus, Pete and Andy pore over another intriguing night in the Champions League after Manchester United were undone by an inspired Demba Ba and some bizarrely forgetful defending. Meanwhile, Chelsea’s miserliness continues and Timo Werner seized penalty-taking duties.

The chaps also talk about football’s troubling connection to dementia after news that 30 former Premier League players have signed up to a study examining early signs of the disease. Plus, they discuss the heartwarming story of a girl that raised over 10k for charity by doing an astonishing 1.12 million keepy-uppies. Join us!

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Jota shines again, Manchester City keep on rolling, and Villas-Boas rallies the troops Nov 04, 2020

Last night’s Champions League saw another set of impressive displays for Liverpool and Manchester City - Pep is even giving his players a day off! Surely there’s got to be a catch.

Marcus, Andy and Jim are back in the studio to review the action as Diogo Jota leads Liverpool’s line with aplomb, Fernan Torres bags another goal, and Andre Villas-Boas delivers an inspirational rallying cry for his Marseille players. Join us!

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Leicester City creep towards the verge, Fulham get their first win, and AFC Wimbledon return to Plough Lane Nov 03, 2020

Whisper it: Leicester City are on the verge of another title. If they play as well as they did last night in their next 31 games, it’s theirs for the taking!

Marcus, Andy and Jim are here with reaction to Leicester’s dismantling of Leeds Utd, who looked a bit more nervous and tentative than in recent games. We also look over Fulham’s first win of the season against fellow relegation strugglers West Brom, while Chelsea’s fourth-choice goalkeeper Petr Cech is keeping it all business. We also look ahead to tonight as, away from the Champions League, AFC Wimbledon return to Plough Lane after their 29-year wait - glorious!

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Southampton climb up the table, Gareth Bale gets off the mark, and Mick McCarthy’s back in business Nov 02, 2020

Each Premier League match seems to be falling into one of two categories: ‘chaotic goal-fest’ or ‘tedious, dull nonsense’. Join Jules, Luke and Pete on today’s episode as we sort through this weekend’s games.

Southampton’s annihilation of Aston Villa certainly fits into the former category, as free-kick extraordinaire James Ward-Prowse showed his class. Man United vs Arsenal, though a great win for the Gunners, was a decidedly torrid affair. We get into those, plus Newcastle’s win over Everton and Mick McCarthy’s new gig, in an action-packed edition of the Football Ramble!

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The Preview Show: José shuffles his cards, Aston Villa want top spot, and the former glories derby Oct 30, 2020

Join Marcus, Luke and Andy for another jam-packed edition of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! This weekend, we’ve got a shedload of games to look forward to.

José Mourinho was his usual diplomatic self after Spurs’ surprise loss to Royal Antwerp, while Arsenal had a much easier time against plucky Dundalk. This weekend, they take on Man United without any of the usual pomp and circumstance, while Aston Villa host an in-form Southampton - come join us!

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All hail Marcus Rashford, Jack Wilshere’s future, and Chelsea turn on the style Oct 29, 2020

Marcus Rashford can do it all! Last night, he took a break from his admirable social activism to knock a quick hat-trick past RB Leipzig in the Champions League. Marcus, Pete and Andy are here to look over an impressive United performance that was overshadowed by another sartorial swerve from Leipzig coach, Julian Nagelsmann.

Elsewhere, Chelsea return from Krasnodar with three points and a first goal for Hakim Ziyech as Roman Abramovich watched on. We also speculate what’s next for Jack Wilshere and hear of some truly bizarre match preparation from lower down the pyramid.

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Ferran Torres impresses again, Liverpool’s mounting injury woes, and Josep Bartomeu’s understated exit Oct 28, 2020

On today's episode of the Ramble, Kate, Jim and Andy are back to look over another night of impressive European performances.

We kick things off with chat about how a strikerless Man City despatched Marseille and an injury-stricken Liverpool beat FC Midtjylland. We also look over the FA’s new diversity code that aims to improve representation in the higher echelons of English football.

Meanwhile, Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu leaves in a typically understated fashion - by apparently signing up to both a European Super League and an expanded Club World Cup. Classy…

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Harry Kane indeed got the assist, Mike Ashley stands up for the people, and the birth of a new football TV series Oct 27, 2020

In this time of crisis, we all need a man of the people to stand up for what's right. Step forward, Mike Ashley.

Marcus, Vish and Luke are here with reaction to his one-man crusade against the recent pay-per-view proposals, as well as some truly outstanding camera work up at Inverness Caledonian Thistle. There’s also some football to look over, as Spurs look to be mounting a serious title challenge after Son Heung-min and Harry Kane teamed up again, while West Brom and Brighton shared the spoils down at The Amex. Oh, and Vish unveils some more bizarre Aussie slang - join us!

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Southampton halt the Everton train, more goals for Hat-trick Bamford, and the opening sequence of Goal 4? Oct 26, 2020

After Ajax stuck thirteen past VVV Venlo and stole most of the Premier League’s goals, Jules, Jim and Pete are here to pick up the pieces on today’s episode of the Ramble!

We start off with praise for Southampton’s hugely impressive performance as they brought Everton’s unbeaten run to an end, while Man City struggled again as they were held by West Ham. We also look over another barnstorming Leeds win, with pianist Patrick Bamford among the goals, before bricklayer-turned-Newcastle trialist Florent Indalecio reminds us it’s important to dream once in a while. Join us!

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The Preview Show: Old Trafford braces for goals galore, tough times for Sheffield United, and the greatest goal ever scored Oct 23, 2020

The Premier League’s coming over the hill, which can only mean one thing - it’s time for The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! Kate, Luke and Jim are here to blast through an intriguing round of fixtures, as Man United host Chelsea and Arsenal head to Leicester on the back of a lacklustre European performance.

We also wonder what’s going on at Sheffield United as they search far and wide for a goalscorer, and the Luke’s Game lineal champion defends her crown!

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More goals for Sergio Aguero, more encouragement from Jurgen Klopp, and more mariachi bands in Valencia Oct 22, 2020

After Liverpool stood strong in Amsterdam and Man City swept aside Porto, Kate, Pete and Andy settle in for another roundup of Champions League action on this glorious Thursday. We then look over Mesut Özil’s omission from Arsenal’s Premier League squad and wonder how a player of such undisputed talent has ended up in his position.

We also even have time for some glorious shithousery over in Valencia, as a well-placed mariachi band continue to snap at the heels of the club’s owners.

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Another Parisian dream for Man United, Chelsea achieve the unthinkable, and Pelé’s musical talents Oct 21, 2020

The Champions League can do funny things to a team, it really can. Exhibit A: Chelsea secured their first clean sheet under Frank Lampard! Marcus, Pete and Vish are here to celebrate this momentous occasion on today’s episode of the Ramble.

Man United also impressed last night, beating a wholly underwhelming PSG in their own back yard. We run the rule over that, throw our totally sincere support behind the Super European Premier League Battle Royale and receive a musical blessing from Pelé himself. Vamos!

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Our first goalless draw, Newcastle fans’ admirable work, and the return of the Champions League! Oct 20, 2020

Finally, the Premier League has listened to our warnings about overindulgence and settled down - for now at least. Join Marcus, Jim and Andy for a stroll through some semblance of normality.

We only got one goal from last night’s pair of matches. And that goal was scored by Raúl Jiménez - despite an on-brand Jim insisting it was a Kalvin Phillips own goal - as Wolves continue to get up to speed.

We also look over a damning indictment of pay-per-view football as Burnley vs West Brom finished goalless, while Newcastle fans gloriously ignored the concept altogether. All that plus the return of the Champions League - cue the music!

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Merseyside madness, Chelsea stumble again, and a Manuel Lanzini thwack Oct 19, 2020

After another weekend of chaos across the table, it seems as if this Premier League season won’t ever just calm down! Jules, Luke and Vish are here with all the reaction to a whole host of madness.

The Merseyside derby was as wild as we hoped, with Jordan Pickford making yet more headlines and Dominic Calvert-Lewin sniffing out another goal. Elsewhere, Spurs left the back door open for West Ham’s Manuel Lanzini to smash in a rocket and Chelsea let another three points slip through their grasp.

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The Preview Show: Derbies galore, Gareth Bale nears his return, and The Master vs The Apprentice Oct 16, 2020

It’s cold outside, so wrap yourself up in a warm and familiar blanket: the Premier League returns this weekend! Marcus, Luke and Andy are here to look over it all on today’s jam-packed edition of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

There’s an intriguing Merseyside derby to kick off the weekend’s festivities, and we wonder whether Carlo Ancelotti’s Everton are realistic challengers for the top few spots. Mikel Arteta also takes his Partey bus to Man City to take on Pep Guardiola - how long might he still be in the City dugout? And, brace yourselves everyone – Gareth Bale may finally stroll out onto the green grass of home, only 2710 days after he left. Here we go…

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England see red, Scotland bail out Scotland, and story time with Adil Rami Oct 15, 2020

Oh, England… With one deflected goal giveth, another red card taketh away. Kate, Vish and Jim are here in the aftermath of England’s loss to Denmark, as Harry Maguire’s dismissal reflected a night that just didn’t go the Three Lions’ way.

Elsewhere, we celebrate two more wins for the Home Nations as Scotland and Wales showed their resolve, while Adil Rami sheds some light on his extracurricular activities and we bid a fond farewell to Project Big Picture. All of that and loads more on another packed edition of the Football Ramble – join us!

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England go again, San Marino magic, and the EFL talk Project Big Picture Oct 14, 2020

Jules, Pete and Vish are here to celebrate the magic of the Nations League after San Marino secure a fairytale 0-0 draw with Liechtenstein! There's also more mafioso developments in the Big Project Thing and we discuss yesterday’s crucial meeting of EFL representatives and the reaction of supporters’ groups. Plus, where does the Women’s Super League stand in all this?

Meanwhile, there’s more England beef, a dearth of left feet and the battle between Gary and Jonny M continues. Oh, and Jules absolutely bodies Vish on air. Settle in!

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More fallout from Project Big Picture, Paul Scholes swoops in, and what’s next for Josh King? Oct 13, 2020

We’re here with our own look at football’s big picture, as we take you from South Devon to Salford and everywhere in between on today’s episode of the Football Ramble! Join us!

Kate, Luke and Andy are here with further reaction to the leaked proposals around ‘Project Big Picture’, as some EFL clubs voice their support (while West Ham aren’t so keen). There’s also time for chat on the current situation at the Hammers, with Saïd Benrahma and Josh King the subjects of their latest bids, and a callout for literally any competent footballer in the South Devon area to get themselves down to Stoke Gabriel FC!

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England are on top of the world, Steve Clarke smiles again, and Premier League weasels Oct 12, 2020

Best in the world you call yourselves? Come and have a go! Pete and Jim calm down a giddy Marcus to discuss England’s statement win over Belgium. We then chat Jordan Henderson’s dark arts, the absence of Grazza and the virtues of Gary Southgate’s pragmatic tactics.

There’s also a lot of love for Andy Considine, who made his Scotland debut at the ripe old age of 33, and the 600 Northern Ireland fans whose ironic cheers were heard loud and clear. And, of course, the boys talk about greed. We gape at the madness of PPV and examine Project Big Picture, which at least isn’t completely insane. And remember, no matter how bad it gets, you can always believe in Carlton Cole.

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The Preview Show: Scotland scrape through, debut goals galore for England, and synchronised shootout success Oct 09, 2020

It’s raining cats and dogs on today’s brand new episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

Marcus, Vish and Luke are here to chat about England’s debutant success as Dominic Calvert-Lewin gets his first goal, Danny Ings brings it home - even Conor Coady gets involved! Elsewhere, there’s time for qualifiers packed with penalties as Scotland and Northern Ireland advance in the Euros, 4 To Score is back, and we’ve got another cracking high-stakes edition of Luke’s Game!

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Ronaldo vs Ramos, England prepare to face Wales, and Steven Davis is making history Oct 08, 2020

As the international break rolls on, Marcus, Jim and Andy react to Scotland’s squad restrictions after Stuart Armstrong tests positive. Meanwhile, calls for fans to be allowed back into stadiums continue, and Gareth Southgate has a firm word ahead of England’s night with Wales.

Elsewhere, Ferran Soriano suggests bringing B teams to the Premier League, Ramos and Ronaldo set their differences aside after 2 years of Ballon D’or breakup, and we look at what it really takes to be a skilled, hot-dog-throwing mascot. Join us!

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Persistent problems at Man United, Chris Hughton’s back in the game, and Mesut Özil saves the day Oct 07, 2020

On today’s show, we welcome back managers, mascots and presenters alike as Vish finally comes out of hiding! He’s joined by Jules and Luke to discuss whether Mauricio Pochettino can solve Man United’s problems.

Meanwhile, Forest’s dreams of Championship success look bright as Chris Hughton takes charge of the Reds. There’s also time for how far Gordon Strachan can be thrown, sun-tanned Scottish refs emailing in, and mascots sticking together as Ozil makes his big PR move.

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Arsenal pinch Thomas Partey, Edinson Cavani rides into Manchester, and the real reason behind Liverpool’s success Oct 06, 2020

Marcus, Andy and Pete are back after deadline day with a whole host of transfer news, as Partey time comes to the Emirates, and Kevin Mirallas gets a very unique welcome at Gaziantep FK!

Elsewhere, after Liverpool’s mad loss at the weekend, Zeljko Buvac reveals the truth behind Klopp’s success and the world’s best defender has a word with some dissenting fans. Strap yourselves in...

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Premier League chaos, a perfect hat-trick, and Arsenal sack a legend Oct 05, 2020

After an extraordinary weekend of results, Kate, Jim and Pete are here to discuss ALL the goals, shocking incidents and prehistoric mascots.

First things first, there’s chat on Watkins getting both feet and his head involved in a first-half hat-trick which saw Villa thrash the defending champions, while Spurs delivered 6 in a humiliating defeat at Old Trafford. Amongst the madness, there’s even time for Leicester getting hammered, Guardiola’s post-match perfume advice, and Arsenal’s deadline day disaster as the beloved Gunnersaurus is let go.

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The Preview Show: Guardiola takes on Bielsa, Arteta’s Arsenal march on, and Gary Southgate’s latest squad Oct 02, 2020

Marcus, Luke and Jim are back and looking ahead to another Premier League weekend on today’s episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

Liverpool’s empire looks on the verge of crumbling after their cup defeat to Arsenal, though they head to Aston Villa with hopes of Premier League salvation. Elsewhere, José Mourinho wants Harry Kane wrapped in cotton wool while on England duty with Gary Southgate. Also on today’s show, excitable student Pep Guardiola takes on steely master Marcelo Bielsa in what should be a cracking encounter.

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Another hat-trick for Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Jonjo Shelvey goads some empty stands, and a Faroese dream Oct 01, 2020

Despite repeated attempts at self-sabotage, Newcastle still managed to scrape past giant-killers Newport County – still, Pete Donaldson ain’t happy. He’s joined by Kate and Andy to look over another night of Carabao Cup action, as Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored a glorious hat-trick and both Manchester sides march on.

Elsewhere, we celebrate a cracking interview with whippet-turned-defender Rafael and cheer on KÍ Klaksvík ahead of one of the biggest games in Faroe Islands history.

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Eric Dier gets the jobbie done, Ross Barkley heads to Villa Park, and Man United haggle themselves in circles Sep 30, 2020

Despite Jose Mourinho dropping the kids off at the Spurs stadium to face Chelsea, they scraped past the Blues on penalties! Jules, Andy and Vish are here to mull over the game that saw Tanguy Ndombele impress and Timo Werner open his Chelsea account.

Further down the leagues, are some promising signs that the government will be helping out National League clubs in the coming weeks and also that some fans will be able to attend FA Cup matches. We also get a transfer update as Man United continue to tie themselves up in knots while Ross Barkley joins Aston Villa on loan!

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Klopp vs Keane, more misery for Fulham, and a worrying picture in the lower leagues Sep 29, 2020

There are a few glorious battles for Kate, Luke and Pete to mull over on today’s episode! Alexandre Lacazette vs Alisson; Roy Keane vs Jürgen Klopp, and Fulham vs impending doom all take turns to bask in the Ramble spotlight.

We also look at the perilous position lots of lower league clubs are in, as their finances continue to be ravaged by the pandemic. We wonder what can be done to help, aside from offering our services as pro bono commentators for clubs looking to broadcast their matches.

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Jamie Vardy’s reign of terror, more bizarre handballs, and a doddering Thiago Silva Sep 28, 2020

After another Premier League weekend passes by with absolutely no moments of controversy, Marcus, Jim and Vish are here to revel in the ridiculous.

Jamie Vardy continued to sap power from his opponents as he scored a hat-trick, while a classy Steve Bruce couldn’t understand how his side won that late penalty. There’s also time for more Pep Guardiola happiness, inevitable handball controversy and a bizarre bus mishap for Oxford United. Join us!

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The Preview Show: Man City have a new superstar, West Brom turn heads, and Bruno Fernandes has a moan Sep 25, 2020

Welcome to a brand new episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! Today, Marcus is joined by Luke and Andy to run the rule over all the big upcoming games in the Premier League this weekend, as well as dissecting the big stories from last night's action. Including, but not limited to, Jose Mourinho and goalposts, Rory Delap's son, Slaven Bilic thinking outside the box when it comes to signing a new player, and Nelson Semedo's potential debut for Wolves. There's also Luke's Game, 4 To Score and a brand new patreon competition (http://patreon.com/footballramble)!

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Kai Havertz’s lethal hat-trick, swashbuckling Newcastle United, and Hollywood comes to Wrexham Sep 24, 2020

Goals. And loads of them. All over the bloody shop: six at Stamford Bridge, seven at Fleetwood and two from Newcastle’s lonely wanderer, Joelinton! Settle in alongside Marcus, Luke and Vish as we mull it all over on today’s episode.

As well as that gluttonous gathering of goals, we despair for West Ham fans as their owners continue to disregard their best interests. We then hear some puzzling news around potential new ownership at Wrexham. The party comes to the Racecourse Ground!

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Football struggles amidst the pandemic, Les Ferdinand calls for action, and a thirteen-second Estonian debut Sep 23, 2020

Despite most of last night’s Carabao Cup matches going ahead - with Spurs vs Leyton Orient postponed after positive coronavirus tests - football continues to operate in precarious times. Kate, Andy and Jim are back in the studio to discuss some games that did happen, with Newport County continuing their impressive cup streak and Brentford knocking out West Brom on penalties.

Elsewhere, we discuss Les Ferdinand’s comments around teams taking a knee ahead of matches and celebrate the arrival of Alex Morgan to an increasingly stacked WSL. We even find time time for a youngster’s debut in Estonia that saw him substituted thirteen seconds after the kick-off! How odd…

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Manchester City get back at it, Zlatan Ibrahimović defies ageing, and animal stadium invasions Sep 22, 2020

Marcus, Jim and Andy are here after a paisley-draped Man City saw off a spirited fight from Wolves last night, while Aston Villa got a much-needed result over Sheffield United. Will Kevin De Bruyne establish himself as the best in the world post-Messi and Ronaldo, we wonder?

We also look over some of football’s everlasting constants, as Zlatan Ibrahimović scored yet again and alpacas invade lower league matches. Meanwhile, Diego Simeone’s evil empire continues to grow: Luis Suárez and Diego Costa may soon be their strike partnership. My word.

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Premier League goals galore, more problems for Kepa Arrizabalaga, and what next for Dele Alli? Sep 21, 2020

Jules, Luke and Vish managed to climb out from under a landslide of Premier League goals and made it back in the studio for a brand new episode of the Football Ramble!

Chelsea lost to the Champions after yet more shaky goalkeeping from Kepa Arrizabalaga – how can Frank Lampard continue to play him? There’s also time for Harry Kane’s telepathic relationship with Son Heung-min, questions around Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s improvements at Manchester United and another hatful of goals for Leeds United! Bosh!

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The Preview Show: Spurs’ travelling circus rolls on, Leeds United search for their first win, and Chelsea take on the Champions Sep 18, 2020

Roll up, roll up – Marcus, Vish and Andy are ready to charge into another Premier League weekend on today’s episode of the Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

After they staggered to a 2-1 win in the Europa League last night, Tottenham Hotspur head to Southampton for the beautifully timed Gareth Bale Derby on Sunday. Elsewhere, Leeds United will be hoping to get off the mark as they host Fulham, while Thiago Alcantara’s new club Liverpool take on Chelsea’s various new boys. And, in a dramatic twist, poacher turned gamekeeper Marcus puts his own spin on another cracking edition of Luke’s Game!

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More EFL Cup shoot-outs, shirt sponsor dilemmas, and a sad day for Macclesfield Town Sep 17, 2020

Maybe a season of single-legged Carabao Cup ties will continually throw up some extra drama – it certainly did last night! Marcus, Pete and Jim are back in the studio after Hull City bested Leeds on penalties and Southampton were knocked out by an impressive Brentford.

We also get an update on the Tottenham Hotspur soap opera: former boss Mauricio Pochettino hasn’t watched much of All Or Nothing and, on top of that, their daunting schedule looms into view. There’s also time for Dean Smith dreaming of Europe, the sad developments from Macclesfield Town and the KNVB ensuring rigid standards are maintained...

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Gareth Bale packs up his clubs, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang commits to Arsenal, and Jude Bellingham makes his mark Sep 16, 2020

Sound the alarm: Gareth Bale may well be returning to Tottenham! Jules, Jim and Andy offer their reactions to these seismic developments, as Spurs rummage around in the back of Real Madrid’s wardrobe for both the Welshman and Sergio Reguilón’s signatures.

Elsewhere, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Jack Grealish sign new contracts at their respective clubs, Bournemouth and Crystal Palace play out a crazy penalty shoot-out and Jude Bellingham scores on his Borussia Dortmund debut – you love to see it!

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Chelsea’s new signings impress, Wolves pick up where they left off, and Gonzalo Higuaín heads for Miami Sep 15, 2020

Marcus, Jim and Vish are here to mull over an impressive display from Chelsea’s newest recruits against Brighton. Elsewhere, Nuno Espírito Santo believes something special is happening up at Wolves after they beat Sheffield United seemingly days after their endless 2019/20 campaign ended.

We also hear a listener’s bizarre proposal to freshen up promotion and relegation, wonder how Gonzalo Higuaín might fare at Inter Miami and unpick Mike Ashley’s latest rallying call against the Premier League. O Captain! My Captain!

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Leeds United bring the party, Everton’s debutants impress, and dinner party nightmares Sep 14, 2020

The cosy old jumper that is the Premier League returned – and what an opening weekend it was! Kate Mason, Pete Donaldson and 5’7” King Vish Ehantharajah settle in for a chat about some of the liveliest games from the opening round of fixtures.

Liverpool and Leeds United slugged it out at Anfield, while a much-improved Everton kept a listless Spurs at arm’s length. We also praise Newcastle’s debutants for actually looking decent, before reeling in confused horror at Damien Delaney’s proposal for a dinner party guestlist.

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The Preview Show: Liverpool host Leeds United, Scott Parker’s tough task, and Neil Warnock’s on the BBQ Sep 11, 2020

The Premier League has returned, so soon after the last! Marcus, Luke and Andy are here to look ahead to a crammed weekend of fixtures on today’s episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway.

We’ll finally get to see Marcelo Bielsa in the Premier League, as Leeds are welcomed back to the top flight with a trip to the Champions. We also look ahead to Fulham’s clash with Arsenal, wonder who will slot into Everton’s midfield as they take on Spurs and hear all about Neil Warnock’s lovely routine.

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Mike Ashley throws a hail mary, Abdoulaye Doucouré gets his move, and Kevin De Bruyne revels in the bizarre Sep 10, 2020

As the new Premier League season rolls into view, Kate, Vish and Jim are here to bring you all the latest! Mike Ashley’s doing his best to endear himself to the Newcastle faithful (to not much success) while Abdoulaye Doucouré further bolsters Everton’s midfield.

Elsewhere, lower-league legend Jefferson Louis signs for his fortieth club and Gareth Ainsworth reflects on an amazing few years at Wycombe – rock n’ roll chat very much included…

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Another tepid England performance, Cristiano Ronaldo hits the century, and Ollie Watkins’ Premier League move Sep 09, 2020

Despite England serving up yet another dull affair, there’s still plenty for Marcus, Pete and Vish to get stuck into on today’s episode of the Ramble!

A load of last night's Nations League goals came elsewhere, as Olivier Giroud bagged his 40th for France and Ronaldo brought up his international century with two beauties. We also chat about Ollie Watkins’ potential move to Villa, the ever-impressive Héctor Bellerín and the recent news that all of September's football will be televised.

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James Rodríguez joins Everton, more WSL coups, and some odd Nations League results Sep 08, 2020

Kate, Andy and Luke are here to welcome two more celebrated footballers to the Premier League, as Kai Havertz joins Chelsea and James Rodríguez links up with Carlo Ancelotti once again.

We also discuss yet more superstar arrivals as Tobin Heath and Christen Press join Manchester United, while Andy gives us the rundown on Wolves’ new wonder-kid Fábio Silva. There’s even time for a Nations League update, as Scotland beat a bizarre Czech Republic line-up and England head to Denmark without Phil Foden or Mason Greenwood.

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Some international football failed to excite, Lionel Messi stays put, and Andy Carroll’s community relations Sep 07, 2020

The UEFA Nations League didn’t serve up anything particularly spicy for today’s episode of the Football Ramble, but no matter – Gibraltar and the Faroe Islands both won again!

Marcus, Jim and Pete give a slither of credit to Wales and England after their respective wins, before praising Ansu Fati’s amazing performance against Ukraine. We also hear of Andy Carroll’s latest bout of community relations, try to convince Pete that Newcastle’s new signings are, in fact, worthwhile and marvel at the bizarre situation at West Ham.

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An announcement from Ramble HQ about the 20/21 season! Sep 06, 2020

Evening everyone, just a quick announcement about our plans for the 20/21 season here at Football Ramble HQ.

Marcus, Jules, Kate, Andy, Vish, Jim, Pete and Luke are all super excited to be with you through the new season and beyond!

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The Preview Show: Germany duke out a draw with Spain, Wales and Ireland get positive results, and we look ahead to England v Iceland Sep 04, 2020

Happy Friday everyone! Marcus, Andy and Luke are here to help you usher in the weekend with talk of Germany's encounter with Spain last night, as well as Republic of Ireland's game against Bulgaria and Wales' useful win in Finland!

Elsewhere, there's England chat, Marcus bothering a footballer trying to qualify for his coaching badges, Andy's encounter with Mick McCarthy in Lyon, and the danger of space lobsters in football. The usual stuff, really.

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Fans back in stadiums, Lionel Messi again, Newcastle digs aplenty, and Michael Owen's new beer Sep 03, 2020

What's going on, everyone! It's time for an all-fresh, brand spanking new episode of the Football Ramble! Today, Marcus, Jim and Pete join forces to deliver the warmest takes on the big football stories of the last 24 hours. They cover the prospect of fans going back into stadiums, Lionel Messi's Dad, Carl Jenkinson in the Crystal Dome, *and* Marcus at Glasgow Garden Festival.

Elsewhere, we examine Pete Donaldson's expenses and why he is also a member of a Zimbabwean whatsapp group, have a group laugh at Newcastle United (again), and discuss Michael Owen's new brand of beer.

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Arsenal make a signing, Ivan Rakitic goes home, and Marcus Rashford continues his superhero transformation Sep 02, 2020

Hello and a very warm welcome to today's Football Ramble! Kate is joined by Andy and Jim to take a long, hard look at the latest transfers—including Ivan Rakitic's emotional return to his spiritual home, and Arsenal's new left-footed centre back Gabriel. Looks like dreams can come true!

Other questions the team attempt to answer today: what's it like sitting next to Troy Deeney and Lethal Bizzle at a sporting event? What does erectile dysfunction have to do with Spanish football? And why is a giant beaver milking a cow in Portugal?

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Good news for Grealish, great news for Lyon, and Spurs get the All or Nothing treatment Sep 01, 2020

Rejoice at the prospect of a brand new Football Ramble for your listening pleasure! This time around Kate, Pete and Luke are the triumvirate primed and ready to deliver some more red hot football chat to your ears and hearts. So strap yourselves in and get ready!

On today's show, we ruminate on the addition of Jack Grealish to the England squad ahead of the Three Lions' upcoming fixtures. We then marvel at just how good Lyon are after they lifted the Women's Champions League for the fifth time in a row. And we also find the time to talk Lionel Messi, Tom Hardy and Jose Mourinho.

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Arsenal lift first silverware of the season, Maitland-Niles and Coady get England nods, and players on the move Aug 31, 2020

Welcome to a brand new week of Football Ramble delights! Here to kick us off today are Marcus, Vish and a delighted Jim. They start by running the rule over Arsenal's triumph against Liverpool in the Community Shield on Saturday.

Elsewhere, there's a couple of additions to Gareth's England squad ahead of the Nations League, the winner of our latest Patreon competition (patreon.com/footballrambledaily), and a round up of players who may well have dived headfirst through the transfer window...

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The Preview Show: Football’s back already, Matt Doherty looks set to join Spurs, and Gareth Barry hangs up the boots Aug 28, 2020

Six days after the last one ended, the next football season’s grand opening is somehow already upon us! Yes, we look ahead now to the Community Shield on today’s episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway.

Kate, Luke and Vish then celebrate Gareth Barry’s hugely impressive career after his retirement announcement, before wondering what exactly Matt Doherty would bring to Tottenham’s defence. And wait with baited breath as Kate faces her first challenger since being crowned the current Luke's Game champion!

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Ben Chilwell joins Chelsea, the Football League announces streaming, and Newcastle United are having a mare Aug 27, 2020

Ben Chilwell’s flown the nest and joined up with his old muckers at Chelsea! Marcus, Luke and Pete are here to assess Frank Lampard's latest signing and to mull over Lionel Messi’s next destination – might it be Manchester City?

We also highlight Newcastle United’s alarming lack of strikers and celebrate the impressive work of Mathieu Flamini. All in the shadow of a Diego Maradona-shaped rumour looming over La Liga’s newest side, Elche CF.

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Lionel Messi requests the unthinkable, England's latest squad, and Louis van Gaal's musings Aug 26, 2020

It seems the grass may well be greener on the other side, even for the GOAT: Lionel Messi has told Barcelona he wants to leave! Marcus, Vish and Jim are here to unpack this startling news and wonder where Messi might end up should he move on. Is Mike Ashley’s long-term plan finally coming to fruition?

We also look over Gareth Southgate's latest squad for England's upcoming Nations League matches, praise friendly neighbourhood superhero Victor Lindelöf and revel in Louis van Gaal’s recent comments about his time at Manchester United.

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Chelsea peruse the transfer market, single-legged European ties, and Dimitri Payet sticks the boot in Aug 25, 2020

With the football schedule briefly on pause, we turn our attentions to the transfer window as Chelsea look to replace their homegrown talents with expensive imported ones. On today's episode, Kate, Pete and Andy are here to discuss Kai Havertz and Thiago Silva’s imminent arrivals as well as Leicester’s James Maddison signing a four-year contract extension in a service station.

We also revel in some more glorious pettiness from various Marseille players, wonder whether these single-legged Champions League ties may be here to stay and reflect on Patrice Evra’s recent interview with Donald McRae.

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Bayern achieve the inevitable, Sevilla win yet another Europa League, and Guus Hiddink heads to the beach Aug 24, 2020

Bayern Munich’s relentless march to glory reached its inevitable conclusion last night with their Champions League victory over PSG. Kate, Jim and Andy are here to discuss how impressive Hansi Flick’s turnaround has been and what’s next for Neymar et al.

We also celebrate yet another win for Sevilla in the Europa League, kick off this week’s question on The Topics and hand Guus Hiddink some suncream as he takes charge of Curaçao.

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The Preview Show: The European season draws to a close, Nuri Şahin reunites with his nemesis, and more sartorial sins Aug 21, 2020

Kate, Andy and Luke are here to look ahead to the climax of the European football season on today’s episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

PSG will try to stop the Bayern Munich steam train on Sunday, while Sevilla’s resident pest (Éver Banega) hopes to get one over his former club Inter. There are other titanic battles for us to discuss too, as Nuri Şahin reunites with an old enemy at Antalyaspor and Kate looks for revenge in Luke’s Game!

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The unstoppable Bayern machine, Gerard Piqué’s London calling, and the new Lionesses head coach Aug 20, 2020

Serge Gnabry and Robert Lewandowski ended Lyon’s Champions League dream last night, despite the Ligue Un side having plenty of chances! We rue those misses on today’s episode of the Football Ramble.

Next, Kate, Vish and Jim look at developments in the women’s game, as Dutch legend Sarina Wiegman becomes the next England head coach and USWNT’s Rose Lavelle joins Man City. There’s even time for some gloriously bizarre transfer rumours – Michael Keane to Barcelona, anyone?

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Julian Nagelsmann’s sartorial swerve, getting fans back in stadiums, and more Premier League predictions Aug 19, 2020

Julian Nagelsmann’s suit belied the usual efficiency of his RB Leipzig side after last night’s semi-final exit. Marcus, Luke and Vish are here with praise for PSG’s outrageous front three and criticism for Nagelsmann’s tactics – among other things…

We also expand on some of the plans being put in place to allow fans back into stadiums, look ahead to Bayern vs Lyon and get a Ronald Koeman update from the president of his fan club, Marcus Speller.

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Romelu Lukaku keeps on scoring, David Silva departs, and another reliable Newcastle takeover rumour Aug 18, 2020

Romelu Lukaku’s done it again! Marcus, Andy and Pete are here to celebrate football’s premium bromance as Antonio Conte’s Inter advance to the Europa League final on the back of another cracking performance from the Belgian.

Elsewhere we bid farewell to some European stalwarts moving on to pastures new, as David Silva joins Real Sociedad and Blaise Matuidi links up with former teammate David Beckham at Inter Miami. And, sound the alarm yet again because there’s another Newcastle takeover rumour circling!

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Manchester United rue missed chances, Pep Guardiola does it again, and Barcelona crumble Aug 17, 2020

Both European competitions served up some outrageous matches this weekend, which saw both Manchester sides eliminated and Barcelona reduced to rubble by a brutal Bayern Munich.

Marcus, Pete and Jim are here to get into all of that, as we wonder what happens now for the likes of Lionel Messi and Pep Guardiola. There’s also time for Joe Hart’s seismic return and a brand new edition of The Topics!

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The Blizzard: Newcastle United 2-0 Blackpool, 1951 Aug 15, 2020

We celebrate Newcastle United's illustrious FA Cup history on today's episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard. Historian and author Dan Jackson joins us to look back at the 1951 FA Cup final, the first of three FA Cups Newcastle won in the 1950s!

A Newcastle side featuring legends such as Jackie Milburn and Chilean striker George Robledo beat Joe Smith's Blackpool in front of over 100,000 people at Wembley. We explore Newcastle's illustrious status at the time, as well as their victory in the final itself and its implications in what was a special time for North-East football.

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The Preview Show: RB Leipzig squeeze past Atlético, Neuer vs Ter Stegen, and glorious punditry pettiness Aug 14, 2020

It was another victory for the Champions League underdogs last night, as RB Leipzig knocked out a stuttering Atlético Madrid. Jules, Luke and Andy wonder whether Diego Simeone’s time at Atleti is coming to an end and what we can expect from them in coming seasons.

We also look ahead to a cracking set of Champions League quarter-finals, assess the changes to next season’s schedule and celebrate some glorious pettiness from French pundit Eric Di Meco. Plus, Jules makes her Luke’s Game debut!

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Heartbreak for Atalanta, Mesut Özil's Arsenal future, and Eric Cantona's vineyard Aug 13, 2020

Sadly, Atalanta's Champions League dream is over. Jules, Pete and Jim mourn the bubble that Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting’s last-gasp winner burst, before looking ahead to tonight’s edition of the Champions League Lisbon Extravaganza.

We also discuss the latest on Mesut Özil's situation at Arsenal (after his interview in The Athletic), and get some dating advice from Paul Dummett. There's even time for Eric Cantona's Champions League château and competition newbies Rennes waking up the neighbours!

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Wolves call off the hunt, the Champions League heads to Lisbon, and what's next for Daniel Sturridge? Aug 12, 2020

Well, after 59 games and 383 days, Wolves’ season has finally come to a close. Jules, Vish and Pete settle into the roasting hot studio to celebrate their amazing achievement, which culminated in a Europa League quarter-final three years after being in the Championship.

Elsewhere, we wonder what the future holds for Daniel Sturridge as he looks to return to the Premier League. We also get to some more of your Topics suggestions, which include the introduction of Enforcers and comedy aprons - among other filthy scenes…

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Romelu Lukaku's form continues, turmoil at Bury FC, and Borussia Dortmund stand firm Aug 11, 2020

It wasn’t a vintage Manchester United performance last night against Copenhagen, but they did break through eventually and advanced to the next round. Kate, Jim and Andy are here to look over last night’s Europa League action, notably the incredible goalkeeping from Karl-Johan Johnsson and another cracking Romelu Lukaku performance.

We also catch up with the latest cheekiness from Dortmund and Leverkusen, as the respective Jadon Sancho and Kai Havertz transfer sagas roll on. And, after their application to rejoin the National League was rejected, we take a gander at the tumultuous scenes at Bury FC.

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Andrea Pirlo steps up to the plate, Man City march on, and Lionel Messi does it yet again Aug 10, 2020

The Champions League has returned, and Man City are in with a real chance of winning it all! Kate, Luke and Vish are here to marvel at their dominant win over Real Madrid as well as Pep Guardiola’s choice of novelty t-shirt.

Elsewhere, Barcelona fended off Napoli with some more Lionel Messi brilliance - which massively underwhelmed Vish. Meanwhile, after their loss to Lyon, Juventus have replaced Maurizio Sarri with the sexy work experience kid: Andrea Pirlo. Strange times!

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The Blizzard: Watford 4-0 QPR, 1982 Aug 08, 2020

We're joined by the Mail On Sunday's Rob Draper for today's episode of Greatest Games (in association with The Blizzard) and we’re discussing a clash of English managerial greats!

When Graham Taylor's Watford took on Terry Venables' QPR in the Second Division in 1982, it represented a pivotal moment in the tactical history of English football. Marcus, Jonathan and Rob sit down to discuss this classic battle of pressing vs possession, and the similarity between this and the modern battles of Pep Guardiola and Jürgen Klopp.

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The Preview Show: Wolves’ European adventure continues, the Champions League returns, and our brand new feature! Aug 07, 2020

Get the anthem ready, because the Champions League is back! Marcus, Andy and Luke are here to look ahead to the return of European action, as Man City take on a rejuvenated Real Madrid and Lyon hope to sneak past Juventus.

Elsewhere, we celebrate Wolves advancing to the next round of the Europa League, discuss the new Nicolas Anelka documentary and play out another hugely tense round of Luke’s Game!

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The Europa League gets underway, Arsenal make several redundancies, and Iker Casillas hangs up his gloves Aug 06, 2020

European football is back! Jules, Pete and Andy are here to round up the first few Europa League matches from last night, before looking ahead to how Wolves and Man United might fare in the competition’s latter stages.

Elsewhere, we discuss Arsenal’s decision to make 55 staff members redundant and celebrate Iker Casillas’ amazing career after his retirement this week. There’s also plenty of chat on hair removal and eating whacking great slabs of meat too—if that’s your thing?

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Fulham secure promotion, Willian looks set to join Arsenal, and how will Alexis Sánchez be remembered? Aug 05, 2020

Kate, Jim and Vish are in the studio as Fulham secured the Championship’s final promotion spot with a hard-fought victory over Brentford – all thanks to Scott Parker’s lovely wholesomeness.

We also get stuck into some interesting transfer news, as Willian and Alexis Sánchez look destined to move on to Arsenal and Inter Milan respectively. We then reflect on Danny Rose’s comments around the racial targeting he regularly suffers and run the rule over Spurs’ potential new signing, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg!

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The Championship play-off final, Harry Kewell’s return, and developments north of the border Aug 04, 2020

On today's show, we're looking ahead to one of the biggest games in English football as Brentford take on Fulham for a place in the Premier League. Will Aleksandar Mitrović play? How nervous is Marcus Speller? Listen to find out!

We also round up the opening weekend of the Scottish Premiership, as Celtic began their quest for a record tenth consecutive title. There’s even time for a glance at puzzling developments at Barcelona and Oldham Athletic respectively, as one has spent €650m on largely underwhelming transfers and the other has appointed Harry Kewell as their new manager.

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Arsenal win a record FA Cup, Eddie Howe leaves Bournemouth, and the merits of the Filet-O-Fish Aug 03, 2020

Jules, Vish and Jim are here to recount a fantastic FA Cup final that deserved to be played in a packed-out Wembley, as Arsenal overcame Chelsea. Jim’s delighted about Arsenal but cautious about Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s future after his remarkable goal. Meanwhile the Drip King™️ Héctor Bellerín’s been at it again.

Elsewhere we round up an underwhelming end to Juventus’ Serie A title parade, honour Eddie Howe after he departs from Bournemouth and marvel at this weekend’s dubious end to the Austrian second division.

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The Blizzard: Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona, 2019 Aug 01, 2020

We’re revisiting a modern classic on today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard. To discuss a game that followed a fantastical narrative, we brought on an equally excellent storyteller – director of ‘Diego Maradona’, Asif Kapadia!

Asif chanced upon a ticket for this second-leg tie at Anfield (next to Michael Fassbender, no less), as Liverpool’s season was seemingly petering out. But Jurgen Klopp stood by his tactical beliefs and, after Divock Origi tapped home after just seven minutes, the inexorable tide began to turn. Then the corner was taken quickly–ORIGI!

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The Preview Show: No takeover for Newcastle, Fulham take a step closer to the Premier League, and looking ahead to the FA Cup Final Jul 31, 2020

Luke and Vish join Marcus for today's Preview Show sponsored by Betway, and first on the agenda is the news that the proposed takeover of Newcastle United has fallen through.

The boys also run the rule over Fulham's stuttering progression to the playoff final where they'll face Brentford. Is Fulham sympathiser Marcus confident?

Elsewhere, there's more problematic FIFA news, Nathan Ake, and an epic edition of Luke's Game. Stay tuned!

This episode is sponsored by Betway

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The Bees buzz their way to Wembley, James Maddison signs a new deal at Leicester, and will fans be back in October? Jul 30, 2020

Jules, Jim and Luke are here to talk you through last night's dramatic scenes as Brentford booked their tickets to Wembley in their final game at Griffin Park.

Elsewhere in the pod, there's James Maddison's excellent new contract but questionable choice in t-shirts, talk of fans coming back to games, and a cut price Joel Veltman arrives in Brighton.

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The delicately balanced Newcastle takeover, Roy Keane’s softer side, and the Ehantharajah Fan Club Jul 29, 2020

As the proposed takeover of Newcastle United rolls on, fans are forced into difficult discussions about the club’s potential ownership and football’s wider issues. Jules, Pete and Vish are in the studio to wrestle with these competing feelings on today’s episode of the Football Ramble.

Elsewhere, Adam Lallana returns to the beach as he joins Brighton and Neil Warnock makes Middlesbrough his latest managerial home. We also try to work out which aspect of post-lockdown football we prefer: Mike Dean’s beard or Micah Richards and Roy Keane’s adorable bromance.

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Fulham have one foot in the play-off final, Dejan Lovren cements his legacy, and Almería hire yet another coach Jul 28, 2020

Josh Onomah's glorious goal for Fulham helped seal a vital play-off semi-final win over Cardiff last night. Take a bow, Josh! Kate, Andy and Pete are here to talk about that briefly, before wondering which of their mascots would win in a scrap…

There’s plenty more to get stuck into: Dejan Lovren is off to smash more trophies at Zenit Saint Petersburg, Man United continue to lowball Borussia Dortmund for Jadon Sancho and Almería have hired their FIFTH coach of the season! And we thought Watford were impatient...

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Aston Villa survive, Leicester City fail to qualify for the Champions League, and Leighton Baines joins a band Jul 27, 2020

The Premier League season has finally come to an end 352 days after it began, with Aston Villa securing their survival after their draw at West Ham. Join Marcus, Andy and Jim on today’s episode of the Football Ramble as they pore over the final standings and recap a spicy last day!

Aston Villa’s draw confirmed Watford and Bournemouth’s relegation – we have a wonder as to what’s next for both sides and who may need a managerial change ahead of next season’s Championship campaign. We also discuss Leicester City’s hugely disappointing end to the season as they drop out of a top-four that they spent almost the entire season occupying. Finally, we find the time to celebrate an Italian underdog story as Juventus clinched their ninth consecutive Serie A title! Shock!

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The Blizzard: American Samoa 2-1 Tonga, 2011 Jul 25, 2020

Imagine losing all thirty of the games you've played as an international side, losing by a combined score of 229-12 as well as sitting bottom of the FIFA rankings. On top of that, imagine suffering a 31-0 loss to Australia in an OFC Nations Cup qualifier as headlines around the world declared you the 'Worst Team in World Football.'

On today's episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard, globetrotting author James Montague joins us to discuss that very team. In 2011, Thomas Rongen took over a side with "the lowest footballing IQ he'd ever seen" and players with emotional scars from a long line of relentless losses. Against all the odds, they somehow won their first-ever competitive game against Tonga in a 2011 World Cup qualifier - with James among the 20 people in attendance!

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The Preview Show: The climax of the Premier League, retiring shirt numbers, and Claude Puel vs The Empire Jul 24, 2020

Well, we’ve made it to the final weekend of the Premier League season! We look ahead to the last day on today’s episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

Marcus, Luke and Andy work out the state of play regarding Champions League qualification and relegation survival – will Eddie Howe leave Bournemouth if they go down? There’s also chat on Birmingham City retiring Jude Bellingham’s shirt number and Claude Puel taking on The Empire in the final of the Coupe de France. Also, stay tuned for one of the most controversial rounds of Luke’s Game yet!

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A fevered finish to the Championship, Liverpool lift the Premier League, and Michail Antonio strikes again Jul 23, 2020

If anyone was in doubt about how crazy the final day of the Championship can be, last night set the record straight! Jules, Luke and Jim are here to recap an unbelievable night of football that saw West Brom promoted, Swansea City sneak into the playoffs and Luton Town complete their dramatic relegation escape.

We also reflect on a bittersweet moment for Liverpool, who finally lifted the Premier League trophy in front of an empty Anfield after a barnstorming match against Chelsea. There’s also time for Paul Pogba’s bizarre acting and yet another Michail Antonio goal!

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Aston Villa are given a lifeline, Serie A shenanigans, and fondling football trophies Jul 22, 2020

Aston Villa’s great escape is on! In the race to avoid the drop, last night’s results were seismic and Marcus, Pete and Vish are here to revel in all that glorious tension.

We discuss another Watford humbling against Manchester City (Vish was in attendance) and look ahead to which sides can secure promotion in tonight’s final round of the Championship. There’s also time for a thorough breakdown of player swap deals, kissing the world cup and the most bizarre Pete’s Mystery Noise yet…

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Wolves continue the hunt, Brighton secure their survival, and Jude Bellingham breaks out the guitar Jul 21, 2020

It’s the nature of a post-lockdown Premier League that some matches are going to be just a bit dull. Case in point: last night’s Brighton vs Newcastle. Jules, Jim and Vish are in good spirits regardless, as we celebrate Brighton’s confirmed survival and marvel at Matt Ritchie’s dulcet tones.

We also look back over yet another Wolves win, as they further establish themselves as one of the most entertaining sides in the division. We then discuss the cancellation of this year’s Ballon d’Or. There’s even time for some of our favourite ‘new signing’ videos from various clubs’ social media accounts - what’s your favourite? Let us know!

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Leeds United return, more David de Gea errors and Jon Moss in double denim Jul 20, 2020

So, it’ll be a London derby in this year’s FA Cup final! Kate, Andy and Pete are here to discuss this weekend’s two cracking semi-finals, as well as the latest from the Premier League, on today’s episode of the Football Ramble!

We wonder whether David de Gea’s status as an elite goalkeeper is in trouble after some catastrophic errors against Chelsea, meanwhile David Luiz addressed his own critics after an impressive Arsenal performance. We also discuss Watford’s shock dismissal of Nigel Pearson and celebrate Leeds United’s return to the Premier League!

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Book Club: Black and Blue, Paul Canoville Jul 19, 2020

We welcome Chelsea's first black footballer to today's episode of the Book Club, as Kate Mason and Andy Brassell are joined in the studio by Paul Canoville!

Paul's award-winning autobiography Black and Blue paints a vivid picture of a thoughtful man trying to make his way in a world that, in many parts, was not ready to accept him. He joins us in the studio to look back on his challenging life, discuss the influence of his ghostwriter turned friend Rick Glanvill and draw saddening parallels between the abuse he suffered from the stands and the experiences of today's black professional footballers.

You can buy Paul's autobiography here.

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The Blizzard: South Africa 2-0 Tunisia, 1996 Jul 18, 2020

On today's episode of Greatest Games in association with The Blizzard, we look back to a pivotal point in African football history. Mark Gleeson, journalist and FIFA's African Football Archivist, joins us to remember the final of the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations!

Amidst wider racial turmoil across the country, South Africa replaced Kenya as hosts in the run-up to the tournament. Mark joins us to highlight football's progressive position in South African society and we recall how the nation watched as Bafana Bafana triumphed at their first ever AFCON tournament!

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The Preview Show: A purring Brendan Rodgers, the FA Cup semi-finals, and the ghost of Peter Ridsdale Jul 17, 2020

With both the FA Cup semi-finals and some important Premier League matches still to play, it’s going to be a jam-packed weekend of football. We’re talking all about it on today’s episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

Brendan Rodgers was purring after Leicester’s win over Sheffield United last night, while Nigel Pearson hopes his Watford players can break out of his escape room in time for tonight’s scrap against West Ham. We also celebrate Gareth Bale’s latest La Liga title, wonder who will qualify for Europe and cautiously predict Leeds United’s return to the Big Dance... Finally.

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Arsenal somehow beat the Champions, Harry Kane hits 200, and the Christmas World Cup gets some dates Jul 16, 2020

Jules, Jim and Andy are here and they cannot begin to fathom how in the world Arsenal managed to walk away from their meeting with Liverpool with all three points. There’s some deserved praise for Alexandre Lacazette and rare condemnation for Virgil van Dijk – Jim doesn’t know what to do with himself!

Elsewhere, Harry Kane passed another landmark in his storied career as he hits 200 club goals. We also take a look at some confirmed dates for both this summer’s transfer window and the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Pour a glass of eggnog - the Christmas World Cup is coming to town.

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Hull City implode, Chelsea scrape past Norwich, and combating racism online Jul 15, 2020

My word...that Chelsea vs Norwich game didn’t offer much now did it? Torrid stuff. Thankfully, Wigan's brutal dismantling of Hull City was a much more entertaining affair—we’re talking both those matches and more on today’s episode!

We also get to some of your answers for ‘worst things found in a club shop’ and, after Wilfried Zaha and David McGoldrick both publicised the racist abuse they regularly receive on social media, we explore how the discussion around racism is changing as well as the pitfalls and prevalence of social media.

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Wycombe Wanderers secure promotion, Man United leave the back door open and European title races wind down Jul 14, 2020

They’ve waited 133 years, but Wycombe Wanderers - and Gareth Ainsworth’s leather jacket - have made it to the Championship! Marcus, Andy and Pete are here to celebrate their promotion and marvel at the unfaltering career of super sub Adebayo Akinfenwa.

We then discuss Manchester United’s latest slip up against Southampton amidst an intriguing race for the top four. We also round up some of the latest action from La Liga and Serie A – Gareth Bale’s been at it again, the cheeky sod…

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Man City overturn their ban, Spurs win the North London derby, and Norwich are relegated Jul 13, 2020

Kate, Vish and Jim are here to discuss the news of Man City’s successful appeal against their European ban, the fallout from yet another eventful North London derby and Leicester’s catastrophic display against a suddenly revitalised Bournemouth.

Elsewhere, Norwich are finally relegated - at the hand of The Ferryman, no less - Jonathan Pearce provides some instantly classic commentary and we discover the Newcastle United-themed rap EP we had no idea we needed.

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The Blizzard: Netherlands 0-1 Spain, 2010 Jul 11, 2020

In today’s episode of Greatest Games (in association with The Blizzard), we return to the 2010 World Cup. The Independent’s Miguel Delaney was watching from the press box as his Spanish compatriots took on the Netherlands in the final in Johannesburg!

This would mark the first time a European nation won the tournament outside of the continent, as the two sides met in a World Cup match for the first time. Miguel, Marcus and Jonathan recount a pulsating game fraught with tension, littered with yellow cards and rounded off by a glorious goal from one of Europe’s very best—all in front of over 900 million people watching from all over the world.

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The Preview Show: Paul Pogba impresses, the North London derby returns, and Richard Keys saves football Jul 10, 2020

Hot off the heels of a shambolic draw with Bournemouth, the first trailer for Spurs' new ‘All or Nothing’ Amazon documentary series has just dropped. Spoiler: it’s nothing...

Marcus, Andy and Luke are here to peel back the layers of that terrible performance, as well as marvel at another vintage Man United display. There’s also time for talk of Richard Keys single-handedly saving football, Carlo Ancelotti opening his illustrious contacts book and a titanic battle between the top two seeds in Luke’s Game – that's all on today's episode of the Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

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Liverpool are honoured again, Newcastle lay down for Man City, and orange cards in La Liga Jul 09, 2020

Kate, Luke and Jim are here to ask; do the champions always get a corridor of applause from everyone once they’ve won the league? Frankly we can’t remember, but then there’s a lot of stuff we’ve forgotten about since the world stopped making sense, like that Eric Dier crowd thing.

On the various pitches Liverpool walked through their corridor and all over Brighton, James Tarkowski got away with one against West Ham and Man City put five past a Newcastle team who seemed to be having out of body experiences where they were on a beach rather than at the Etihad.

Elsewhere we examine the MLS Fyre Festival controversy, the sudden introduction of a new type of card in La Liga and the Bezification of in game crowd noise.

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All square at The Emirates, Welbeck gives Watford hope, and will five subs continue next season? Jul 08, 2020

Jules, Pete and Jim are here to discuss football. All the football. SO much football, and so much GOOD football!

Chelsea came out on top of a five goal thriller at Crystal Palace, Watford overcame Norwich with Danny Welbeck scoring while upside down and Arsenal and Leicester drew after some good old VAR drama. Who doesn’t love that? Everyone.

There’s also big news from IFAB, with a possible extension of the five substitutes malarkey, the indefatigable Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Neil Warnock riding his bike around Middlesbrough in training gear. Of course he’s been doing that.

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Son vs Lloris, a League One penalty masterclass, and Joey Barton’s vanity glasses Jul 07, 2020

Just as well Son Heung-min and Hugo Lloris had a scrap, as last night’s game provided sod all else to talk about. Vish managed to miss it from the press box at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium but him, Kate and Pete press on regardless.

Also on today’s episode, we marvel at the return of Netflix villain Jack Rodwell and look ahead to some of tonight’s intriguing Premier League ties. Plus, we ask the question on everyone’s lips: will Gareth Ainsworth’s leather jacket be a downloadable extra on the new Fifa game?

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Southampton survive Man City’s siege, Arsenal show maturity, and Jamie Vardy joins the 100 Club Jul 06, 2020

There was no need for Southampton vs Man City to be a crazy, backs-to-the-wall thriller – but what a game it was!

After an understandably sluggish start football seems to have found its groove. Marcus, Andy and Jim also look back over Arsenal’s impressive win over Wolves, Man United’s vintage demolition of Bournemouth and, of course, consider which of Jurgen Klopp or Pep Guardiola you’d prefer to fight.

We also check in with some record-breakers as Jamie Vardy, Sergio Ramos, and Gigi Buffon all continue to defy the concept of ageing!

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The Blizzard: Uruguay 1-1 Ghana (4-2 pens), 2010 Jul 04, 2020

It is almost ten years to the day since one of the most dramatic matches in World Cup history unfolded on a raucous night in Johannesburg. BBC 5 Live commentator Conor McNamara joins us to look back at the iconic clash between Ghana and Uruguay on today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard!

The hopes of a continent, and probably every neutral around the world, rested on a Ghanaian side that took on Uruguay and their fearsome attacking talent for a place in the semi-finals. Two goals either side of half time set up an extra-time period unlike any other, with Luis Suárez at his infamous worst – all set to the pulsating drone of 84,000 vuvuzelas.

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The Preview Show: Man City’s corridor of applause, Sheffield United get a needed win, and World Cup 2018 relived Jul 03, 2020

They might have underperformed this season by their outrageous standards, but Man City showed last night they’re still capable of handing out a pasting. The new champions were on the end of it this time, as we discuss on today’s jam-packed edition of the Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

We also give Kate some stick for a calamitous Spurs performance, look ahead to some tasty weekend fixtures and, two years on, remember England's penalty shoot-out bliss. Lovely stuff.

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Leicester slip up, West Ham ensure Chelsea can't capitalise, and Bournemouth are doomed Jul 02, 2020

Nobody wants to secure qualification for Europe, do they?! Jules, Andy and Vish are in situ to pore over last night’s Premier League matches, as Chelsea failed to capitalise on Leicester’s defeat at Everton and climb to third in the table. We also praise another impressive performance from Newcastle, particularly from star man and Twitter legend Allan Saint-Maximin, after a 4-1 result that probably sealed Bournemouth’s fate.

All that, plus a tonking 6-0 win for Serie A’s own Premier League tribute act and a preview of tonight’s games, on today’s episode! Join us!

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Brilliant Bruno Fernandes, Joe Hart’s next steps, and steampunk church-gazing Jul 01, 2020

We’re gradually coming to terms with Man United being a prominent force again, with today’s episode further evidence of that. Jules, Pete and Luke are here to rave about Bruno Fernandes’ pivotal impact since his arrival after United’s 3-0 win at Brighton last night.

We also wonder what’s next for former England goalkeeper Joe Hart, celebrate the mind-boggling genius of Lionel Messi and wonder how Leicester can regain some intensity. There’s even time for a round of Pete’s new game, “Guess That Football Noise” (it’s a working title).

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Sean Dyche's future at Burnley, improving BAME opportunities in coaching, and chaos at Barcelona Jun 30, 2020

Even with the possibility of Europa League qualification, might the end of this season be the best time for Sean Dyche to leave Burnley? Marcus, Andy and Vish are here to mull over that question on today’s episode of the Football Ramble!

We also discuss the details of a new scheme designed to help more BAME coaches find roles at the top of English football, as well as the PFA’s calls for commentators to address racial bias. And, with reports of dressing room unrest and Quique Setién under yet more pressure, we try to unpick the current chaos at Barcelona.

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The FA Cup quarter-finals have predictable outcomes, Danny Ings is red hot, and Neil Warnock rides again Jun 29, 2020

Marcus, Jim and Pete are here to discuss the weekend’s action, where Man City had enough in the tank to overcome the weaponry of Newcastle United, Arsenal got past a wind-powered Sheffield United and Harry Maguire denied us penalties with his late winner against Norwich. Was this Marcus Speller’s deliberate attempt at black magic-based sabotage?

Over in the Premier League we zero in on praise for James Ward-Prowse and Danny Ings, while in the Championship Neil Warnock is back with an immediate bang!

We have a global offering for you today, featuring a wonder-assist from Santi Cazorla, Ronaldinho’s latest ambition and the German word known as “Lingerkeg”.

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The Blizzard: Romania 3-2 Argentina, 1994 Jun 27, 2020

On today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard, we look back on perhaps the most enjoyable game of the 1994 World Cup, alongside the New York Times’ Rory Smith!

Despite the fallout from Diego Maradona’s drug ban casting a shadow over their tournament, this enviable Argentina team and cohort of Romanian superstars were probably the tournament’s two best sides. We revel in the chaotic game that unfolded between them, featuring cracking goals from Eastern European football royalty and technical quality that belied the sweltering heat in Pasadena.

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The Preview Show: Liverpool are finally crowned champions by Chelsea, and the hand of Fernandinho! Jun 26, 2020

Luke, Marcus and Jim are here and Liverpool have finally done it! They had to wait 30 years, and then a little bit more, but it’s becoming increasingly clear that they do not care. Where do they rank among the best Premier League winners of all time? Tune in to find out!

We look back over Chelsea’s win over Man City in what was, fittingly, probably the best game since the restart, look over our favourite moments of the FA Cup so far ahead of its return and indulge in a surprising amount of Coventry chat.

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Merseyside magic, another Serie A title twist, and the relegation dogfight Jun 25, 2020

Liverpool breeze past Crystal Palace with a precision bordering on the unnerving, and now find themselves a whisker away from their first Premier League title for 30 years.

Not to be outdone, an Anthony Martial-inspired Man United swipe Sheffield United aside, while Newcastle and Aston Villa duke out a draw and Serie A goes goal mad.

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Spurs flatter to deceive, Leicester stumble again and football’s lovable Grandad returns Jun 24, 2020

The Premier League ain’t stopping, and neither are we! Jules Breach, Luke Moore and Vithushan Ehantharajah are back with another episode of the Football Ramble, as this festival of summer football continues.

On today’s show, we begin by reflecting on Tottenham’s distinctly underwhelming win over West Ham. Vish was there in the press box and talks us through the procedures involved for the visiting press and the peculiarities of reporting on a turgid game in an empty stadium. We also discuss Brighton’s hard-earned point at Leicester, as the Foxes’ faltering performances before lockdown seem to continue. And, much like two cartoon TV villains returning for yet another season, we celebrate the return of Neil Warnock and ponder Arsenal’s decision to hastily announce David Luiz’s contract extension.

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Man City batter Burnley, La Liga conspiracy theories, and José Mourinho’s weird maths Jun 23, 2020

Kate Mason, Andy Brassell and Jim Campbell are here to discuss another frustrating turn of events as some utter prat paid a numpty in a plane to deliberately miss the point of a global push for equality. Ben Mee and Burnley themselves spoke out eloquently and commendably about a bad situation that needs to be addressed.

In the football itself, Phil Foden shone, a lockdown plus reveals itself as Antonio Conte is now more audible from the sidelines and we give a wave to La Liga conspiracy merchant Gerard Pique. Plus, this just in… WARNOCK RETURNS!

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Newcastle’s continued unbeaten run, David Moyes’ guttural screams and some Roy Keane ASMR Jun 22, 2020

Well, what a weekend of Premier League football that was! Marcus Speller, Pete Donaldson and Vithusan Ehantharajah are here to dissect it all on a brand new episode of the Football Ramble!

Newcastle four-month unbeaten run continued with a win over Sheffield United - though Pete is still reluctant to praise goalscoring machine Joelinton - while Neal Maupay delivered some of that Premier League #narrative we’ve been craving as Brighton beat Arsenal. Elsewhere, we touch on Wolves’ win over West Ham that featured some alarming sounds from Davíd Moyes and round up the latest Championship results, as teams scramble for promotion and Aleksandar Mitrović has grown his wild mane out.

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Ramble Meets... Jason Euell Jun 21, 2020

On today's Ramble Meets... episode, Andy Brassell is joined by former Charlton and Wimbledon forward, turned coach, Jason Euell!

Jason burst onto the scene when he scored a remarkable volley on his Wimbledon debut, before establishing himself as a first-team regular and fan favourite across his eleven years with The Dons and Charlton Athletic. He sits down with Andy to discuss learning his craft in that post-Crazy Gang era at Wimbledon, enjoying his best years at Charlton and his determination to rise through the coaching ranks. He also gives his erudite and engaging thoughts on the opportunities available to black coaches in the game and what can be done to promote much-needed diversity throughout the football hierarchy.

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The Blizzard: Croatia 1-1 Turkey (1-3 pens), 2008 Jun 20, 2020

On today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard, the New York Times’ Tariq Panja joins us to remember one of the most raucous football atmospheres he’s ever experienced, where his laptop “consistently bounced off the table in the press box for the full 120 minutes.”

Tariq, Marcus and Jonathan reminisce about an error-ridden match where Turkey looked certain to go out as the game unfolded and Croatian pressure started to mount. Drama late in extra-time, a chaotic penalty shoot-out and a frantic battle to get to a European Championship semi-final ensured this was truly a game to remember.

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The Preview Show: Norwich fight for their lives, José’s back (again), and views from a Travel Tavern Jun 19, 2020

With a full weekend of Premier League fixtures to look forward to, the next few days promise to be full of gloriously unfiltered Barclays action. So join Marcus Speller, Andy Brassell and Luke Moore to discuss it all on today’s episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

We look ahead to pivotal fixtures at both ends of the table, as Norwich look for a much-needed win to keep their slim relegation survival hopes alive, while José Mourinho faces his old club with presumably the same air of disdain and resentment he left with. Elsewhere, we give you the lowdown on Chelsea’s latest signing as Timo Werner puts pen to paper, we hear about Kai Havertz getting cheeky on Twitter, and Andy takes on Marcus in a titanic battle on another edition of Luke’s Game!

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Arsenal return as only they can, Hawk-Eye proves fallible after all, and the Champions League: Lisbon Edition takes shape Jun 18, 2020

Jules Breach, Jim Campbell and Andy Brassell are here to finally look back over some Premier League action! 100 days without it and we immediately get controversy over technology and Arsenal imploding. The more things change the more they stay the same.

In Manchester the follically barren charlatan Pep Guardiola got one over on former assistant Mikel Arteta after a trademark David Luiz implosion, while at Villa Park Sheffield United can count themselves incredibly unlucky after goal line technology was revealed to have a blind spot, something that hasn’t been uncovered in over 9,000 games thus far.

We also had time to look at the imperious dominance of the Bayern Munich machine, more cardboard cutout fun and a certain somebody’s gluttonous birthday plans.

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Further reading:

Jamie Carragher believes that David Luiz is done for at Arsenal:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/david-luiz-man-city-vs-arsenal-jamie-carragher-epl-red-card-a9572436.html

The temporary Champions League format is settled:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53082304

Hawk-Eye apologise for the Villa Park debacle:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/jun/17/hawk-eye-apologises-goalline-error-sheffield-united-aston-villa

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The Premier League’s return, emotional support animals, and being bald for fun Jun 17, 2020

The Premier League is back – and so is The Football Ramble!

To celebrate the return of England’s top flight, we’ll be releasing Football Ramble episodes daily, featuring a revolving selection of hosts from each of our usual shows. Today, Kate Mason is joined by Luke Moore and Pete Donaldson to look ahead to tonight’s Premier League fixtures. Who will adapt best to the bizarre conditions? Why do people rate Aston Villa? What song would we walk onto as a sub?

There’s also plenty of time to discuss what’s still to play for this season, celebrate the brilliant Marcus Rashford and reminisce about Michail Antonio’s largely uneventful Christmas Day last year…

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The Return of the Premier League – Episode 3: Money, Neutral Venues, and Football's Future Jun 16, 2020

On the third and final episode of the series, we turn our attention to the financial necessity behind the Premier League's return and explore how coronavirus will reshape the future of English football.

Join Melissa Reddy as she also dissects the neutral venues debate with the help of former police superintendent, Owen West. He labeled it a missed opportunity to engage with fans and build greater trust. Dr Rob Wilson breaks down the impact on the transfer window, and along with ESPN's Mark Ogden, talks through the Premier League's continued hand-to-mouth existence. They consider what mechanisms can be put in place to safeguard English football against another stoppage like this in the future.

Thanks for listening to The Return of the Premier League, hosted by Melissa Reddy. Join us tomorrow for a brand new schedule to celebrate the Premier League's return!

All music courtesy of Epidemic Sound.

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The Return of the Premier League – Episode 2: The New Normal Jun 15, 2020

We're back with the second episode of our three-part series, The Return of the Premier League, hosted by Melissa Reddy!

With football trying to implement the early stages of Project Restart, the priority was ensuring the safest working environment possible for a return to training. On today's episode, we look into how players had to be convinced by robust scientific evidence and the successful resumption of the Bundesliga before they felt comfortable to get back at it. We hear from the likes of ESPN's Mark Ogden and STATSport's Sean O'Connor about football's unprecedented new normal, while Bournemouth defender Chris Mepham describes what getting a Coronavirus test actually feels like!

Episode 3: 'Money and neutral venue madness' will be available tomorrow! All music courtesy of Epidemic Sound.

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The Return of the Premier League – Episode 1: How We Got Here Jun 14, 2020

Welcome to The Return of the Premier League, a brand new three-part documentary series telling the story of how football returned amid the Coronavirus pandemic, hosted by Melissa Reddy.

Over the next three days, we'll explore every facet of the top-flight’s suspension in England and subsequent Project Restart plan. On today's episode, we look into just how seismic the stopping of the game was and how football wrestled with the unfolding events around the early stages of the COVID-19 crisis.

We hear from expert voices from around the game including Bournemouth and Wales defender Chris Mepham, former Newcastle player Ryan Taylor, football finance expert Dr Rob Wilson and journalists Darren Lewis and Vaishali Bhardwaj.

Episode 2: 'The New Normal' will be available tomorrow! All music courtesy of Epidemic Sound.

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An announcement regarding our upcoming schedule! Jun 14, 2020

Hi all! Here's a very special announcement from us about our upcoming release schedule...

The Return of the Premier League, with Melissa Reddy, is a three-part documentary series looking at the Premier League's battle for survival amidst the Coronavirus pandemic. Episodes available later today, Monday and Tuesday.

Then from Wednesday, join us for episodes of the Football Ramble Monday-Friday, featuring a rotating mix of hosts from all your favourite Football Ramble Daily shows!

Keep an eye on our Twitter and Instagram for more info...

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The Blizzard: England 2-0 Scotland, 1996 Jun 13, 2020

A few days ahead of the game’s 24th anniversary, comedian Mark Watson joins us to remember one of England’s most iconic victories on today’s episode of the Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard.

As Jonathan frantically scrambled from a university exam to catch the game, Terry Venables’ England side prepared for a crucial game in Group A of Euro 96. After the infamous night out in Hong Kong ahead of the tournament, then the disappointing 1-1 draw with Switzerland in the opening game, a win was crucial for the hosts. Mark, Jonathan and Marcus revel in their heady memories of a glorious summer of football – perhaps best encapsulated by Paul Gascoigne’s moment of genius as he nonchalantly flicks the ball over Colin Hendry’s head and smashes it home. Magical stuff.

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The Preview Show: Transfer Tinder, Mikel Arteta’s “strange” return to Man City and Shaquille O’Neal Jun 12, 2020

It’s not just the Premier League that’s returning next week but also the Premier League narrative. Mikel Arteta is preparing to return to The Etihad to face old boss Pep Guardiola and we are all EXCITED. West Ham are getting ready too, with a massive mosaic. To whom will this mammoth task fall? Is it not vulnerable to mischief making? So many questions need answering.

Leagues One and Two have voted to end their season so we have lots to say about that, while also taking in a surprise visit from Shaquille O’Neal and having a lovely chat about Sir Les Ferdinand flirting with Juventus on football’s new dating app.

We also have an open top plane update from a listener and Uncle Pete tells us about his camera roll, memories of a particular sideboard and the Dōtonbori river’s sinister Curse of the Colonel.

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Further reading:

Shaquille O’Neal is lending his support to Northampton Town:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53006236

Mike Arteta prepares for a strange return to Man City:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/12004636/mikel-arteta-arsenal-boss-says-manchester-city-return-will-be-strange-but-special

Transfer Tinder from TransferRoom:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/jun/07/premier-league-clubs-turn-to-online-dating-methods-in-the-transfer-market

Time Tunnel:

https://play.acast.com/s/footballramble/bbb7b6b5-8085-4e7f-bf8d-4d5f0cc62725

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On The Continent: A thorough La Liga preview, and what next for Mario Balotelli? Jun 11, 2020

¡Hola! Welcome to a new episode of On The Continent, Football Ramble Daily's weekly meander through European football's biggest stories.

We're in a celebratory mood on today's episode, as La Liga returns tonight with another edition of El Gran Derbi between Sevilla and Real Betis. ESPN's David Cartlidge, our old OTC pal and sparring partner, joins us to preview all the weekend's action and things to look out for. We also discuss Ligue 1's hastiness to cancel their season, a disturbing attack on Benfica's bus and what's next for Mario Balotelli, after his disappointing homecoming in Brescia looks likely to come to an end.

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Fantasy Five-a-Side: Nick Bright Jun 10, 2020

In all honestly, the dream line-up for this week’s episode of Fantasy Five-a-Side might be the hardest, most unforgiving bunch of tyrants you could ever assemble.

Nick Bright, DJ on BBC 1Xtra and 5 Live, joins Jim Campbell to talk him through a five-a-side squad that would strike fear into any opposition at your local Powerleague. It features an otherwise stoic goalkeeper - who became a rampant madman on the pitch - a couple of beautifully graceful thugs from the continent and, thankfully, an affable Arsenal legend up top.

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Jules & Andy: Lingering questions around Project Restart, and football's fight for equality Jun 09, 2020

With the Premier League’s return just over a week away, we discuss the final moving pieces of Project Restart on today’s episode of Jules & Andy!

We acknowledge some of the questions that still need answers, including clubs deciding what to do with their fans’ season ticket money and how players will manage any injury worries after their prolonged break. We also discuss Raheem Sterling’s interview on BBC’s Newsnight where he stressed the need for black and minority ethnic players to be represented n the higher echelons of football, from the dugout to the boardroom.

We'd love to here from you in these unprecedented, chaotic times - email us: julesandandy@footballrambledaily.com or tweet us @JulesBreach @AndyBrassell @FootballRamble

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The Ramble: Celebration Cam, a Champions League mini-tournament and the inspirational Brendan Rodgers Jun 08, 2020

How we’ve missed Brendan Rodgers. With the Premier League’s return just around the corner he’s talking about “emotionally activating” his players and taking inspiration from Phil Jackson of The Last Dance. Yes. Yeeeeees. This is what we want, and it’s all so close.

The Premier League have also discussed setting up a Celebration Cam - a camera for players to celebrate into - which is why they get paid the big bucks, while in the Bundesliga we got our first taste of artificial crowd noise and frankly the jury is out.

We also found time to chat Pro Evolution Soccer, marvel at Multipurpose Steve Harper and indulge Pete’s dog borrowing plans, as well as his interminable film club.

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Further reading:

Chelsea are into Ben Chilwell:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/jun/05/chelsea-step-up-interest-in-ben-chilwell-but-leicester-want-at-least-60m

Jurgen Klopp is dreaming of the bus parade:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11669/12001966/liverpool-premier-league-title-parade-could-be-next-season-says-jurgen-klopp

Brendan Rodgers recommends The Last Dance:

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/brendan-rodgers-told-leicester-city-4202828

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At The Match Revisited: Dortmund 2-0 Freiburg, 2018 Jun 07, 2020

With football across the continent gradually returning, we've been using its absence to look back over some of our favourite episodes of At The Match. Join Andy Brassell as he immerses himself in some of football's best atmospheres, speaking to those closest to the club in the stands and the boardroom.

With the Bundesliga taking centre stage in recent weeks, today's retrospective episode takes us to Westfalenstadion, home of Borussia Dortmund, to sample perhaps the best atmosphere around. Andy speaks to Jens Weber of schwatzgelb.de about the international attraction of BVB and how that's received by the fans, just why Jürgen Klopp was made for the club and the unity between rival fans against the authorities' plans to encroach on their matchday experience.

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The Blizzard: Bologna 2-0 Inter, 1964 Jun 06, 2020

We’re looking back at one of the most infamous seasons in Serie A history on today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard. Writer and musician Dan Carney joins us to discuss the 1964 title-deciding playoff between Inter and Bologna!

Nobody would have expected Bologna to be challenging for the Serie A title at the start of the 1963/64 season, since their previous title came in 1941, while Helenio Herrera’s famous Grande Inter side was among the favourites. What followed was an era-defining Serie A title race, featuring drug scandals and points deductions, that ended in Inter and Bologna finishing on the same points. There was only one thing for it: a championship tie-breaker at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico!

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The Preview Show: Roy Hodgson defends modern players, the restart gets nearer and Timo Werner to Chelsea? Jun 05, 2020

While chaos has unfolded around us Chelsea have quietly gone about getting some impressive business done, with Timo Werner seemingly on the way, leading us to ask the question; just how handsome is he?

As the Premier League nears a return Southampton have looked at Ralph Hasenhuttl and decided “more of that please”, Roy Hodgson has been praising modern footballers and their responses to the current political situation, while Mike Ashley continues to be a silly sausage.

Away from all that serious nonsense Marcus introduces us to his Fulham hooligan firm and a trip down the Time Tunnel reminds us of Steve Kean’s not-actually-that-brief reign of terror at Blackburn Rovers. Simpler, if still very weird times.

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Further reading:

Ralph Hasenhuttl is in it for the long haul at Southampton:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11700/11998924/ralph-hasenhuttl-southampton-manager-agrees-new-four-year-contract

Roy Hodgson on modern footballers deserving more credit:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11706/11999448/roy-hodgson-feels-safe-and-secure-returning-to-work-with-crystal-palace

Could Matty Longstaff be off to Udinese?

https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/pundit-shocked-matty-longstaffs-udinese-18360453

Time Tunnel:

https://play.acast.com/s/footballramble/3394a5a1-0df6-4723-b7e6-7ccc0b4abed6

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On The Continent: Numerous Bundesliga protests and football returns to Portugal Jun 04, 2020

We’ve got all your continental queries covered on today's episode of On The Continent, as Luke Moore and Andy Brassell guide you through the biggest stories in European football.

We begin with the protests by the likes of Jadon Sancho, Marcus Thuram and Achraf Hakimi around the killing of George Floyd and the wider Black Lives Matter movement. As football’s governing bodies vocalise their support for the protests, we wonder whether this is a tipping point for players’ social activism and football publicising wider social issues.

There’s also plenty of on-pitch action to get stuck into, as Portugal’s Primeira Liga has started up again! We discuss league leaders Porto’s transfer plans and their shock loss to Famalicão, as well as the latest updates from Spain and Italy regarding their return.

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Jules & Andy: The Championship gets a return date, and players' social activism Jun 02, 2020

With Jules unwell this week, Andy Brassell welcomes fellow Football Ramble Daily host Marcus Speller, along with a couple of great guests, to today's episode of Jules & Andy!

With the EFL setting a return date for the Championship, many clubs have raised concerns about the lack of preparation time and dialogue between themselves and the league. We welcome TalkSPORT's EFL commentator, Ian Danter, to the show to discuss the league's international appeal and what reassurances clubs across the league are asking for.

Then, with various players voicing their support for the family of George Floyd and the wider Black Lives Matter movement, we speak to The Independent's Melissa Reddy about Jadon Sancho's display of activism after his debut hat-trick and why younger players across Europe are far more engaged in highlighting social issues than their predecessors.

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The Ramble: The FA Cup final could have fans present, David Moyes trains smart and a vintage Steve Bruce calamity emerges Jun 01, 2020

As many as 20,000 fans may be able to attend the FA Cup final at Wembley, brilliant news if you have access to corporate tickets! English football moves closer to restarting with dates set for the resumption of the FA Cup and The Championship, while Davey Moyes is preparing his West Ham troops for their return on horseback.

In Germany Bayern Munich hit even greater heights of smug than usual, Owen Hargreaves gets the jitters and we learn about their famous talent pump.

We also found time to talk about poor old Steve Bruce and yet another mishap, Jeff Hendrick’s potential move to AC Milan and the the latest entry into Pete’s Film Club, the impressive curio that is Diamantino.

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Further reading:

Nick Pope’s England hopes:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/may/30/nick-pope-burnley-goalkeeper-england-no1-football-interview

Jeff Hendrick to AC Milan:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12691/11996997/jeff-hendrick-burnley-midfielder-attracts-ac-milan-interest

Steve Bruce: Handyman:

https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bruce-newcastle-manchester-united-sunderland-18338089

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Ramble Meets... Pierre-Emile Højbjerg May 31, 2020

On today’s episode of Ramble Meets… we’re joined by Southampton captain and Denmark midfielder, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg!

Pierre-Emile joins Andy Brassell from Denmark to discuss his fledgeling, but already impressive, career. From joining Bayern Munich from Brøndby and learning his craft in the Bundesliga to becoming Ralph Hasenhüttl’s captain at just 23, the Dane has established himself as one of the Premier League’s best young midfielders. He and Andy discuss being mentored by Pep Guardiola at Bayern, before going on to develop his game further and fully establish himself in the Premier League.

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FRD Book Club: Soccernomics, Simon Kuper and Stefan Szymanski May 31, 2020

We’re here to supply with you with the tools to win any football argument on today’s episode of FRD’s Book Club, as we take a look at Simon Kuper and Stefan Szymanski’s ‘Soccernomics’!

This project has taken on a life of its own since it was first published in 2009; the book and its data-driven analysis are continually updated in subsequent editions, with some theories proven and others revised within the context of the modern game. Kate Mason, Andy Brassell and Luke Moore pull their respective editions from their shelves and sit down to discuss some of the entertaining anecdotes from the book and the wider discussion around statistics’ place in football discourse – and we also hear from Simon Kuper himself about the process involved in continually updating what may prove to be a life’s work.

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The Blizzard: Barnsley 2-4 Ipswich, 2000 May 30, 2020

This weekend marks the 20th anniversary of the fantastic First Division play-off Final that’s the subject of today’s Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard. Geneticist, author and broadcaster Adam Rutherford joins us to discuss Barnsley 2-4 Ipswich, the last club game at the old Wembley!

After Ipswich were knocked out in the three previous play-off semi-finals, they arrived at a Wembley on the back of a 7-5 aggregate win over Bolton in the semi-finals. They must’ve worried misfortune would strike again after just six minutes into the final, as a Richard Wright own goal put Barnsley ahead. But, on the back of some classy technical operators that had impressed all season, Ipswich pulled it back, with Adam and all his family cheering on in the sunshine.

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The Preview Show: The Premier League is back on June 17th, a David Luiz sideshow and Jose Mourinho pleading for normality May 29, 2020

Project Restart is near implementation! From June 17th we’ll once again be able to watch our beloved Premier League, some of it on free to air TV! What confusing times we’re living through.

Over in Germany Thomas Müller is keeping Bayern Munich’s smug levels at their usual level of “unbearably high”, Louis van Gaal is back with his regular gripes about his time at Man United and Jose Mourinho is talking about how he DOESN’T want to spend money once football returns. What is going on here?

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Further reading:

How the Premier League’s return will work:

https://theathletic.com/1843262/

Louis van Gaal moaning blah blah etc etc:

https://www.teamtalk.com/news/van-gaal-slams-manchester-united-transfer-strategy

David Luiz could be on the move again:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/11995596/david-luiz-faces-arsenal-exit-with-no-contract-extension-talks-planned

Time Tunnel:

https://play.acast.com/s/footballramble/a4607e7d-f918-4e81-9c87-b69f5a80ca18

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On The Continent: Bayern fend off Dortmund's challenge and La Liga plans its return May 28, 2020

We begin today’s episode of On The Continent with some truly startling news: André Villas-Boas is staying at a club for a second season! That’s right, after discussions with Marseille President Jacques-Henri Eyraud and lots of support from the squad, AVB is taking off his hastily buttoned jacket and settling in for a second season down at the State Vélodrome.

We also check in on the latest in Spain, as La Liga president Javier Tebas has outlined the current plan for their return, and we bring you all the big stories from another round of Bundesliga fixtures. There’s also some interesting news coming out of the Netherlands, as second-placed AZ Alkmaar are urging Uefa to overturn rewarding Ajax an automatic Champions League place – listen on to find out why!

And, to finish, we're delighted to bring you our first Games of the Week choices since lockdown began!

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Ramble Meets... Danny Murphy (Part 2) May 27, 2020

We’re back with the second part of our extended Ramble Meets… interview with former Liverpool, Fulham and England midfielder Danny Murphy! On today’s episode, we rejoin Danny’s story when he left Charlton and joined Martin Jol’s Tottenham.

Danny talks to Luke about how the initial differences with Jol gave way to problems in his family life that ultimately hampered his career in North London. He then swapped North for West, joining Fulham, and they reminisce about the club's journey to reach the 2009/10 Europa League final under Roy Hodgson. They also discuss what it’s like challenging a manager whose philosophy isn’t working, wonder whether he could have achieved more and remember Clint Dempsey’s unbelievable reaction to being told he’d been dropped on the day of that Europa League final.

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Jules & Andy: The psychological strain on professional players, and updates from the Football league & WSL May 26, 2020

Your favourite duo on Football Ramble Daily are back with a brand new episode, as we get stuck into the latest news during these unprecedented times.

We begin by speaking to psychiatrist Dr. Tim Rogers, who counts a number of professional footballers among his clients, about the mental strain professional players are currently under and their worries around future finances and employment. We then discuss some updates from the Football League, where many smaller clubs are in a precarious financial state as they try to finalise plans for the rest of their seasons. We also look back on some of our favourite moments from the WSL season - which was curtailed this week - and discuss the clubs' hopes for if/how standings may be finalised.

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The Ramble: Bad defending in Germany, Premier League training and Djibril Cisse’s mathematical mission May 25, 2020

The Bundesliga continues to deliver, with positive results for all of our beloved teams - Borussia Dortmund, Hertha Berlin, Bayer Leverkusen and FC Koln - as well as big wins for Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig. Such merciful release.

Back in rumourland Mauricio Pochettino is making it clear that he’d be happy to manage in the Premier League again and those Rafa Benitez to Newcastle rumours just aren’t going away.

Elsewhere we saw many pleasing examples of footballers with lockdown hair, there’s some confusing talk about kestrels and we review Goal 3. Oh. Goal 3. Everyone involved should be ashamed of themselves.

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Further reading:

Bundesliga round up:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/may/24/bundesliga-football-roundup-schalke-augsburg-bayern-dortmund-mainz-leipzig

Mauricio Pochettino is willing to look outside the top six to return to the Premier League:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52782029

Djibril Cisse wants to score 100 Ligue 1 goals:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11992466/djibril-cisse-ex-liverpool-striker-wants-to-come-out-of-retirement-to-reach-100-ligue-1-goals

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At The Match Revisited: Sunderland 3-0 Southend Utd, 2018 May 24, 2020

As domestic football's return gradually takes shape, we're taking a look back at some of our favourite episodes of At The Match from the last few seasons, where Andy Brassell samples some of the best football atmospheres around.

On today's episode, fellow Football Ramble Daily host Jonathan Wilson joins Andy as he heads north for a chilly autumnal afternoon Stadium of Light. Andy sits down with David Rose, the FSF’s deputy chief executive and lifelong Sunderland fan, to discuss the improved relationship between the owners and supporters, and what the Red and White Army supporters group are doing in the local community. We also hear from Peter Daykin on why life outside the Premier League isn't as disheartening as one might imagine.

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The Blizzard: Manchester United 2-1 Bayern Munich, 1999 May 23, 2020

On today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard, we remember one of the most iconic Champions League finals of the modern era. We’re joined by celebrated commentator Clive Tyldesley, who was in the gantry for the game at the Camp Nou, to discuss the 1999 Champions League final!

Manchester United’s victory over Bayern Munich ended English football's long wait since their last continental triumph. It also sealed the treble for United that, rather than through imperious dominance, was won via a series of ridiculous comebacks across the season. Bayern themselves produced a remarkable comeback in their semi-final against Dynamo Kyiv and, with five minutes to go, looked to have written their name on the trophy. Clive joins us to discuss his experience of commentating on this iconic match where, with the introduction of Ole Gunnar Solskjær and the pressure building, the seemingly inevitable happened.

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The Preview Show: Premier League players resume training, a potential return for the Championship and Steve Bruce really wants to keep his job May 22, 2020

Lots going on in this show, with actual German football marching on and Premier League teams returning to training! Project Restart is underway. That’s not all though…

When you picture Robbie Savage you don’t often think of the term newshound. Afghan Hound, yes, but definitely not newshound. That’s all changed as he’s now popping up with questions at the government’s daily briefings. Is there no end to the strangeness of these times?

One thing that may soon be at an end is Steve Bruce’s time in charge of Newcastle. With nobody in place to do it he’s had to give himself the dreaded vote of confidence. G’wan, Steve! We’re rooting for you. Most of us anyway.

As well as all this we’ve got chat about our strange fever dreams, Jaap Stam’s unfortunate unveiling at FC Cincinnati, plus Pete Donaldson: Private Plane Spotter and Naughty Museum Connoisseur.

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Further reading:

Harry Maguire on returning to training:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/11991838/harry-maguire-manchester-united-captain-felt-so-safe-on-training-return

Brucey backs himself:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/may/21/steve-bruce-admits-he-would-love-saudi-led-newcastle-takeover-to-happen

FC Seoul could face yet more trouble over their mannequins:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news/fc-seoul-sex-dolls-fine-south-korea-k-league-gwangju-coronavirus-a9525711.html

Time Tunnel:

https://play.acast.com/s/footballramble/7a645ff3-eef1-4b2d-b472-69d8f0b83126

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On The Continent: Problems at Schalke and what next for Miralem Pjanić? May 21, 2020

We’ve got some football to talk about on today’s episode of On The Continent – happy days!

Luke Moore and Andy Brassell are in situ and kick things off with a look back at Dortmund’s win over Schalke. We discuss David Wagner’s difficult job to get this Schalke side into shape, as well as trying to unravel the complicated situation around goalkeepers Markus Schubert and Alex Nübel. There’s even time for a look ahead to this weekend’s Berlin derby.

Elsewhere we discuss some continental transfer rumours, including Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanić's potential move to Barcelona and Roma’s reported interest in Moise Kean, and worry about Marseille as they continue to sail through choppy waters!

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Ramble Meets... Danny Murphy (Part 1) May 20, 2020

Join us for the first of a two-part Ramble Meets… special, as Luke sits down with former Liverpool, Fulham and England midfielder Danny Murphy!

In part one, Danny reminisces about his journey from cleaning the first team's boots at Crewe when he was 16 to moving to Liverpool and establishing himself in the first-team squad. From thinking he was the victim of a wind-up when Kenny Dalglish first phoned him, to struggling with believing in himself after he moved from impressing at Crewe to training alongside some of the country’s best players, Danny leaves no stone unturned in a fascinating and revealing interview.

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Jules & Andy: Working at the Bundesliga's return, and players return to training May 19, 2020

With the Bundesliga playing its first round of matches in ten weeks, and the Premier League refining the details of ‘Project Restart’, we discuss the significant differences from normality on today’s episode of Jules & Andy. Cologne-based journalist Archie Rhind-Tutt joins us to reveal what it was like to report from Eintracht Frankfurt, as press access was restricted and social distancing rules were firmly applied.

We then turn our attentions to the Premier League, as clubs unanimously decided to allow individual training to resume this week. We discuss the effect this will have on the players and wonder how much lead time they will really need before full matches can be played, which look to be a possibility at some point in June.

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The Ramble: Football returns, premium mannequins and naughty Lacazette May 18, 2020

The Bundesliga’s return to action was a strange but very welcome success this weekend, with Erling Braut Haland particularly unfazed by recent events or seemingly anything.

Football is also back in South Korea, but that wasn’t what’s been making the headlines due FC Seoul’s decision to fill their stands with “premium mannequins”, which look a lot like sex dolls. Oh no.

In Scotland Celtic may soon be crowned champions, in Italy Mauricio “Smoky Maurice” Sarri’s habit may be even worse than we thoughtand here in England we have some tips to help Steve from last week get his ball back.

Then there’s Goal 2. Uuuuuugh.

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Further reading:

Inside the Bundesliga’s restart:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/may/17/fewer-dives-a-missing-coach-and-subs-in-stand-inside-bundesligas-return

Alexandre Lacazette’s balloon indescretion:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/11989920/alexandre-lacazette-arsenal-taking-seriously-balloon-incident

FC Seoul’s “premium mannequins”:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52702075

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At The Match Revisited: LAFC 2-2 Vancouver Whitecaps, 2018 May 17, 2020

We're packing up our metaphorical bags and jetting off with Andy Brassell for another episode of At The Match Revisited, as we take a look back at a time when we could get out and enjoy world football's best atmospheres.

Today, Andy heads to Los Angeles to watch LAFC in their inaugural MLS season. He meets up with Jose Salcedo of the District 9 Ultras, plus 3252 members Karla Villaseñor and Sam Ko, to discuss why being in downtown Los Angeles is crucial, and why - even though their local rivals had Zlatan Ibrahimović at the time - they don’t envy the Galaxy. Then, join Andy out on the terraces as Will Ferrell leads the chanting and he basks in the amazing and authentic terrace atmosphere that this young club has managed to create.

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The Blizzard: Torino 5-3 Atalanta, 1947 May 16, 2020

We look back at one of the famous sides of post-war Europe on today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard. Journalist and author Dominic Bliss joins us to discuss the Grande Torino side and their 5-3 win over Atalanta in the 1946/47 Serie A season.

After managing Torino in 1939, Jewish coach Ernő Egri Erbstein had to return to Hungary as the Second World War begun. He saw no alternative but to volunteer himself to work in fascist labour camps to try and survive – after six torturous years where he and his family endured the worst of the Hungarian holocaust, he managed to escape the camp and stay alive. After the war ended, he returned to Torino and coached a side that had won two Serie A titles since his departure, on the back of his central European counter-attacking football that was so prevalent at the time. Dominic joins us to discuss Erbstein’s remarkable life, his return to Turin and his place among the pantheon of great Hungarian coaches.

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The Preview Show: The Bundesliga is almost back, Jose Mourinho’s pantomime continues and Harry Kane puts his hand in his pocket May 15, 2020

We’re so close to football! The Premier League watches on with interest as the Bundesliga returns with potential lessons for our own Project Restart. It could be June, with a list of “cultural changes” implemented. We’re not sure who is implementing them, but there are definitely a few people we’d like to see kept away from that process.

There are also rumours, since denied, that Jose Mourinho has been trying to derail the whole thing as he continues his transformation into a Bond villain, Harry Kane being a lovely chap and a desperate plea from a listener who asks the age old question; can I have my ball back?

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Further reading:

Where the Bundesliga left off:

https://theathletic.com/1797407/?campaign=campaignId#_=_

That Harry Kane is a nice chap:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52665809

Jose Mourinho’s at it again:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/11988140/jose-mourinho-denies-he-wants-to-delay-premier-leagues-project-restart

Time Tunnel:

https://play.acast.com/s/footballramble/dad92d75-d3ae-4592-a0f3-e924be1a6735

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On The Continent: A thorough Bundesliga preview, and André Villas-Boas wants more May 14, 2020

It’s finally here. Sure, one of the biggest derbies in world football will be played out in front of an empty stadium and there’s still the general unease around this era-defining global pandemic, but it’s here. On today’s episode of On The Continent, we preview this weekend’s European football!

With the Bundesliga returning on Saturday, Luke Moore and Andy Brassell are here to give you a thorough rundown of the league, including the teams fighting for the title and those hoping to escape relegation. We discuss Bayern’s improvements under Hansi Flick, the exciting look of Bayer Leverkusen and the difficulties in Werder Bremen relying on 41-year-old Claudio Pizarro to save them from relegation. Elsewhere in Europe, we wonder if Ligue 1 really is finished and assess the state of Portuguese football, as it looks set to return in the coming weeks.

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Fantasy Five-a-Side: Jacob Hawley May 13, 2020

On today's episode of Fantasy Five-a-Side, Jim is joined by stand-up comedian and host of BBC Sounds podcast 'Jacob Hawley: On Drugs': it's Jacob Hawley!

A fellow Arsenal fan, Jacob joins us to talk through a five-a-side team made up of some fairly objectionable people, a few of Arsenal's more calamitous recent signings and a man who, for 6 games in 2008, was the Premier League's hottest striker. There's even a famous pop star who is solely in the squad so Jacob can try and score an invite to a future edition of Soccer Aid.

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Jules & Andy: The Premier League outlines possible solutions, but how likely is each proposal? May 12, 2020

So, the Premier League have ruled that 'null and void' and finishing a season with no relegation are off the table, meaning the season will be concluded in one way or another. We discuss this news on today's episode of Jules & Andy!

We speak to The Independent's Miguel Delaney about the Premier League's current plans and why he now feels much more confident about football's return. We also discuss the affect this may have on the players, in light of Danny Rose's comments, and numerous clubs' opposition to playing out the season at neutral venues.

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The Ramble: Disinfection cabinets, Dynamo Dresden and yet another word from Louis van Gaal May 11, 2020

We have all the latest on the latest meetings about meetings! To be fair to the Premier League that’s about all they can do at the moment as we seem to be no closer to a concrete plan. That doesn’t matter though, because Louis van Gaal has decided to keep us all entertained by calling Ed Woodward an “evil genius” and “inviting” Jose Mourinho to explain why it only took four days for him to replace him at Man United. There’s a beef stew bubbling away here.

In Turkey Besiktas have installed a disinfection cabinet at their training ground and the thing looks like some amazing futuristic tech, so naturally we posit some alternative uses, while we also look forward to the Neville brothers taking each on in some televised garden centre challenge under the new rules and learn that we may be more of an aphrodisiac than we realised. Oh no.

We also love Dave Bautista. We just love him and we don’t care who knows it.

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Further reading:

Louis van Gaal thinks Jose Mourinho should explain why he replaced him at Man United so quickly:

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-utd-van-gaal-mourinho-18227625

Some of the differing stances from Premier League clubs towards Project Restart:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/may/10/project-restart-the-four-stances-dividing-premier-league-clubs

Dynamo Dresden’s whole squad are in isolation a week before the Bundesliga restart:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52601471

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FRD Book Club: Building the Yellow Wall, Uli Hesse May 10, 2020

Luke Moore, Kate Mason and Andy Brassell return for another episode of FRD’s Book Club, this time discussing the definitive historical account of one of world football’s most recognisable clubs: it’s Uli Hesse’s Building the Yellow Wall - The Incredible Rise and Cult Appeal of Borussia Dortmund.

Many modern football fans will feel a connection to the German side due to its recent continental successes and fevered match day atmosphere. But, in looking at the club’s history more thoroughly, Hesse’s love letter to his boyhood club presents a more varied backstory. We discuss how Dortmund are placed in the wider context of German football, the fans’ relationship with Jürgen Klopp, and just how close this Bundesliga giant has come to falling away altogether.

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The Blizzard: Denmark 1-3 Japan, 2010 May 09, 2020

On today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard, Japanese football journalist Shinobu Yamanaka joins us to discuss a landmark match for his nation at the 2010 World Cup!

Japan took the most talented squad they had ever assembled to the previous World Cup in Germany, but didn’t win a match and finished bottom of their group. They returned to the world stage in South Africa and seized their chance to qualify for the Round of 16 with an impressive win over Denmark. We discuss the Japanese public’s perception of this team after their courageous performance, the wizardry of Keisuke Honda and the bewitching - and infuriating - behaviour of that bloody Jabulani football.

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The Preview Show: The Bundesliga’s return is confirmed, Iniesta babies and Goal 4? May 08, 2020

Football is BACK! In Germany. On May 16th. The Bundesliga have confirmed their plans to resume the competition, not without some controversy, and we’re all looking forward to seeing some live football again.

Away from that actual news we have a very salty show today, inspired by Andres Iniesta and his baby-making goal against Chelsea in the Champions League in 2009, which apparently led to a spike in births 9 months later. This week he had video chats with some of those kids. Is that weird? That seems weird.

Elsewhere Gary Neville shows that he’s even a tough but balanced pundit when defending his city from disgruntled ex-Man United players’ wives, Alan Pardew reveals his bafflement at Dutch players wanting to know what to do on the pitch and Kuno ‘Santiago Muñez’ Becker wants to right the wrongs of Goal 3.

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Further reading:

The Bundesliga is back! Nearly:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52576780

Gabriel Marcotti on the complications facing the Premier League:

https://www.espn.com/soccer/english-premier-league/story/4092422/premier-leagues-big-decision-amid-covid-19-will-they-have-a-summer-of-soccer-or-lawsuits

The Iniesta Babies:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2020/may/06/andres-iniesta-calls-children-born-because-of-his-goal-against-chelsea-in-2009-video

Crystal Palace and Dave Courtney:

https://theathletic.co.uk/1704799/2020/04/19/rebooted-crystal-palace-goldberg-administration/

Time Tunnel:

https://play.acast.com/s/footballramble/5e603115-e0c0-4a1f-bc52-731769e71289

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On The Continent: The Bundesliga returns, and how might the transfer market change? May 07, 2020

Ladies and gentlemen, this is not a drill: football is coming back. Well, some of it. Without any fans.

On today’s episode of On The Continent, we celebrate the Bundesliga’s upcoming return while acknowledging the need for continued caution. We also speak to FC Union Berlin's Christian Arbeit about how their players reacted to the news and what they've been doing throughout lockdown to best prepare themselves for its return.

We also discuss some of Fabio Paratici’s recent thoughts about player salaries and how the football transfer market may change drastically in the coming seasons. The likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona will be desperate for more high-profile transfer activity akin to what we've seen in the last few years, what with their respective selections of high-earning benchwarmers.

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Ramble Meets... Jan Åge Fjørtoft May 06, 2020

A former Norwegian striker (with perhaps the greatest nickname we’ve seen) joins Andy Brassell on today’s episode of Ramble Meets… as we sit down with ‘The Feather’, aka Jan Åge Fjørtoft!

Many of you will know Jan from his goalscoring exploits in the Premier League’s fledgeling years, as he scored regularly for Swindon, Middlesborough, Sheffield United and Barnsley – either that or him leading the line as Norway beat England in 1993! He joins Andy to discuss his storied career which took him to Austria and Germany as well, saw him captain his country on fifteen occasions and even save Eintracht Frankfurt from relegation with an iconic 89th-minute winner in the final game of the season!

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Jules & Andy: Stephen Warnock's thoughts on continuing the season, and will Kevin De Bruyne leave Manchester City? May 05, 2020

As plans for the Premier League’s 'Project Restart' gradually take shape, we assess where we are on today’s episode of Jules & Andy. We speak to former Liverpool, Leeds United and Aston Villa defender Stephen Warnock about his thoughts on the current situation and why he thinks we shouldn’t be rushing to get this season finished.

Then, we discuss Kevin De Bruyne’s fantastic season for Manchester City and whether an upheld European ban might lead the midfielder to move elsewhere. We also how Aldershot Town manager Danny Searle is helping young professionals who may be worried about not getting their contacts renewed amidst the pandemic.

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The Ramble: Newcastle players back Bruce, Project Restart touts neutral venues and could the Premier League move to Australia? May 04, 2020

With each passing day there are more and more ideas put forward for how to finish the season. This time around we have Neutral Venues With No Relegation and Do it All in Australia! Some are more sensible than others.

It’s not just the Premier League that needs finishing though. What of the FA Cup? Pete reiterates that Newcastle United have scored the most goals so far - because of their replays against lower league opposition - so should probably win it.

We’ve got lots more than that though, we’ve got a Dennis Bergkamp fronted consortium sniffing around clubs, we’ve got Jim’s surprising court appearances, Pete “Every day is Tyskie day” Donaldson’s birthday, Luke’s golf insight, some utter filth from Barry Davies, a plea to unify Mother’s Day and the latest entry into Pete’s Film Club. Join in and keep safe x

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Further reading:

Premier League clubs don’t mind neutral venues so much if relegation is removed:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52517532

A consortium of former greats is looking to by a Premier League club:

https://talksport.com/football/701724/arsenal-legend-dennis-bergkamp-leading-consortium-premier-league-club/

Gary Neville thinks everyone is bottling it:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/may/03/gary-neville-accuses-premier-league-of-failing-to-give-lead-on-return-to-action

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At The Match Revisited: Inter 5-0 Genoa, 2018 May 03, 2020

We're not just immersing ourselves in any old atmosphere on today's retrospective episode of At The Match – we're off to sample one of the most intense atmospheres in world football.

In November 2018 Andy travelled to Italy for a Serie A blockbuster weekend, which concluded with a trip to sample Luciano Spalletti's Inter revival. At the San Siro, he caught up with coach and pundit Kevin Cauet, who discusses what it means about being part of the Inter family and the fans that have kept the club going through leaner times. He also talks about his father Benoit, who signed for the Nerrazzurri in 1997, and recounts his tales of training with Ronaldo and Roberto Baggio.

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The Blizzard: Spartak Moscow 2-1 Dynamo Kiev, 1989 May 02, 2020

We shine a light on some underappreciated contributors to European football on today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard, alongside BBC and Okko Sport contributor Sasha Goryunov!

Sasha joins us to discuss the standout game he remembers from a childhood growing up in the Soviet Union, as Spartak Moscow ensured they won the 1989 Soviet League with victory over Dynamo Kiev. Dynamo were managed by the revolutionary tactical thinker Valeriy Lobanovskyi, who was among the early adopters of computers for statistical analysis and a pioneer of pressing football. He lined up against the 35 year-old Oleg Romantsev, the coach who brought an air of calm to the Spartak dressing room. What unfolded was a chaotic game rounded off by a Valeri Shmarov free-kick worthy of winning any title.

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The Preview Show: PSG awarded Ligue 1, Project Restart and Pochettino to Newcastle? May 01, 2020

More decisions have been made in Europe as Ligue 1 decides to give the title to Paris St Germain. It’s not yet confirmed if they’ll also give them next season’s title but let’s be honest, they might as well.

There are also rumours that the Premier League will resume behind the closed doors of the remote and impenetrable St George’s Park fortress… but those rumours appear to have come from WhatsApp voice notes.

On top of all this we’re pitch for Neil Warnock to join the cast of Gogglebox, Marcus and Pete are having some troubles in their long distance relationship, Tim Sherwood annoys everyone and Dave Kitson annoys everyone.

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Further reading:

Ligue 1 has been handed to PSG:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11820/11981197/paris-saint-germain-crowned-ligue-1-champions-after-french-season-called-off

Tim Sherwood’s latest terrible opinion:

https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sherwood-pochettino-benitez-fashionable-sexy-18180101

Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson thinks that restarting the Premier League would be ‘farcical’:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52484530

Time Tunnel:

https://play.acast.com/s/footballramble/a41aa053bb5003eb4cb3bb5ae6048364

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On The Continent: The Ligue 1 season ends but transfer rumours roll on Apr 30, 2020

Is football coming back anytime soon? It’s proving impossible to say definitively. As the Premier League’s ‘Project Restart’ gathers momentum, Ligue 1 has announced that they will not attempt to finish this season, after the French government banned gatherings of large people until at least August. We break down that news on today’s episode of On The Continent!

This decision has brought on yet more worries for French clubs and the precarious financial states some of them are in, with €600m owed in outstanding transfer funds to those clubs. We discuss their situation as well as developments from Spain, where Julen Lopetegui voiced concerns about the mental and physical demands on players in lockdown, and Germany who are cautiously planning to restart the Bundesliga. Don’t worry, there’s also a portion of meaty football chat; we work out where the likes of Edinson Cavani, Dries Martens and Gonzalo Higuaín may end up plying their trade when football eventually returns!

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Ramble Meets... Warren Haughton Apr 29, 2020

On today's Ramble Meets... Andy Brassell is joined by former Leicester City and Woking forward turned broadcast journalist, Warren Haughton!

From playing on the estates in his hometown of Birmingham to trialling with Aston Villa at 14, Warren became obsessed with football from a young age. After a stint at Leicester City, he journeyed through a variety of non-league sides before pursuing the journalism career he's become known for. He joins us to discuss his nomadic playing career, including the physical and mental strains that nearly made him quit aged just 24, as well as his second career in broadcasting. Plus, he tells us about receiving a special pair of gold Adidas Predators from Kenny Dalglish!

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Jules & Andy: Phil Neville steps down from England and our favourite matches of the season Apr 28, 2020

We’re back for a new episode of Jules & Andy and, in the light of Phil Neville stepping down as England women’s manager, we’ve called on an 80-cap international to help us assess his time in charge. Former England goalkeeper Rachel Brown-Finnis joins us to discuss her thoughts on why they have not capitalised on last year’s momentous World Cup performance, how Neville will be remembered and who may replace him – will former USA manager Jill Ellis take over?

We also reminisce about our favourite matches of this season and get to some of your correspondence!

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The Ramble: The fourth coming of Kevin Keegan, Jurgen Klopp slides into Kylian Mbappe’s dad’s DMs plus a Dutch touch for Alan Pardew Apr 27, 2020

Just how many times can Kevin Keegan be brought back to St James’ Park to restore some of the feel good factor to Newcastle? At least three, it would seem. He’s being lined up for an ambassadorial role as the looming Saudi takeover continues to loom.

Another beloved ex-Newcastle legend, Alan Pardew, has had to deny that he’s getting a sweet bonus for saving ADO Den Haag from relegation even though he has, while Jurgen Klopp reckons he can get Kylian Mbappe to join Liverpool by being mates with his dad and Barcelona receive an intriguing pitch regarding the naming rights of the Nou Camp.

We also learn of Pete’s university heist and have to watch the truly dreadful 1980s movie Hotshot. Will this indignity never end?

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Further reading:

Guess who’s back. Back again. It’s Kevin Keegan:

https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/nufc-takeover-gossip-kevin-keegan-18152148

Mike Tyson, Barcelona and weed, together at last:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52428730

Alan Pardew will not be taking his bonus, thank you very much:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/alan-pardew-relegation-clause-ado-den-haag-health-service-coronavirus-eredivisie-a9484526.html

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At The Match Revisited: Wales 1-4 Spain, 2018 Apr 26, 2020

What with football on a lengthy hiatus due to COVID-19, and us all stuck inside as a result, we thought we'd take a look back at some of our favourite episodes from past series of At The Match! Join Football Ramble Daily's Andy Brassell on his travels far and wide, as he samples some of the best atmospheres in world football and speak to those at the coalface of the game.

Today, we join Andy in Cardiff as Wales' return to the Principality Stadium was spoiled by an imperious Spain side and helped out by some abject defending from the hosts. Andy speaks Russell Todd of Podcast Pêl-droed on what following the national team means, the identity of Welsh football, what returning the Millennium Stadium was like and Bobby Gould’s kit design skills.

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The Blizzard: Barcelona 2-1 Arsenal, 2006 Apr 25, 2020

We’re back for some North London heartbreak on today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard. BBC Sport’s Gavin Ramjuan joins us to discuss Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Barcelona in the 2006 Champions League final!

After transitioning out of the Invincibles era, this Arsenal side had become incredibly solid defensively – they only conceded two goals on their route to the final, during which they dispatched Real Madrid and Juventus. They met a Barcelona side that, though it had the early shoots of their infamous Pep Guardiola side, was not up to the same standards. Sol Campbell put the Londoners up with a powerful header but, after Jens Lehmann’s red card and fatigue began to set in, a Henrik Larsson-inspired comeback saw the Catalan side win only their second Champions League trophy.

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The Preview Show: Euro 2020 happens after all, Newcastle’s takeover meets resistance and David Moyes keeps busy Apr 24, 2020

In which we learn that David Moyes has been keeping busy delivering shopping to the elderly. He’s really enjoying it too! Could this eventually lead to him retiring early and becoming a village handyman? Stranger things have happened.

Over at UEFA HQ they’ve made a decision about how the various domestic leagues will decide on qualification for European competition… and it’s that they’ll decide it themselves, on merit. Put more simply, they’ve said “you sort it out”.

As well as all this the Saudi takeover of Newcastle United edges closer, but company man Richard Keys has some misgivings, and as ever they are purely and wholly honourable. We also hear a suggestion to help the NHS and open up the Time Tunnel, where we revisit Tim Sherwood’s lowest point.

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Further reading:

UEFA put the decisions onto domestic leagues:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/apr/23/uefa-european-leagues-to-determine-placings-on-sporting-merit

David Moyes ferries shopping around:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/11977329/coronavirus-west-ham-boss-david-moyes-delivers-fruit-and-veg-to-locals-during-lockdown

The Bundesliga could return on May 9th:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52379825

Time Tunnel:

https://play.acast.com/s/footballramble/05fc3c61-8ac4-463a-b55e-d913dbfcc335

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On The Continent: Rescheduling European competitions and drive-in football at FC Midtjylland Apr 23, 2020

We’re back with a brand new episode of On The Continent, here to try and plot a path through football’s volatile calendar so you don’t have to!

As the Champions League and Europa League campaigns may well be resumed in August, we look at the resulting implications for Europe’s various leagues and their quest to finish their respective seasons. There is some promising news coming out of Germany as games may well resume in May, albeit behind closed doors. Elsewhere, AS Roma are still trying to finalise plans for the Friedkin Group takeover, while we assess Monaco's perilous financial state.

We also speak to Preben Rokkjaer, Head of Marketing at Danish side FC Midtjylland, who gives us some more details about their new drive-in football idea that will help fans watch their march to the Superliga title!

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Fantasy Five-a-Side: Iain Stirling Apr 22, 2020

On today's episode of Fantasy Five-a-Side, we're joined by comedian, host of ITV2's CelebAbility and, of course, the voice of Love Island: it's Iain Stirling!

He's here to talk us through a dream five-a-side squad full of players that represent touchpoints in his life, from being a young season ticket holder at Hibs, to streaming Fifa online and developing a love for Liverpool upon meeting some Scandinavian supporters while at university in Norway. It's all topped off with Scottish comedy royalty and one of the best players to ever grace the Scottish Premiership.

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Jules & Andy: An imminent takeover at Newcastle and Mesut Özil faces criticism Apr 21, 2020

The dynamic duo are back for a brand new episode of Jules & Andy on Football Ramble Daily and, boy, do we have some interesting stories to get stuck into.

With the Saudi Arabian-backed takeover at Newcastle United appearing imminent, we speak to The Associated Press journalist Rob Harris about the mechanics of the deal, what still needs to be done and how Mike Ashley will be remembered at the club, should he finally disappear into the ether.

We also discuss Mesut Özil's decision to reject a proposed 12.5% pay cut and how much of the criticism he's received is unwarranted, as well as celebrating some ordinary football news for a change: Ashley Young has signed a new contract at Inter!

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The Ramble: Faustino Asprilla’s condom delivery drones, more Premier League contingencies and the angst of Newcastle United fans Apr 20, 2020

Tino Asprilla has offered to make drone deliveries from his condom company to help people who need them in this difficult time. Not all heroes wear capes, but some of them have their best ideas at 4am.

Tino isn’t the only one trying to find solutions, though. The Premier League met on Friday to discuss further ways of moving this most movable of feasts, an unenviable task, while FC Midtjylland have come up with the idea of drive in football, leading to disturbing revelations about the details of Pete’s car. The man can’t even drive.

On top of all this Man City’s scouting team have been busy, with even Ilkay Gundogan getting in on the act, a Newcastle fan gets in touch to share his pain and Detective Joey Barton is on various beats.

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Further reading:

No surprises as the Premier League meeting yields no solutions:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2020/apr/18/premier-league-wants-a-way-out-but-lack-of-answers-is-no-surprise

FC Midtjylland have come up with a novel way of bringing the crowds:

https://www.espn.co.uk/football/fc-midtjylland/story/4086625/coronavirus-danish-club-plans-drive-in-football-after-lockdown

Man City have signed a player!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52347180

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FRD Book Club: Provided You Don't Kiss Me, Duncan Hamilton Apr 19, 2020

Welcome to the pilot episode of Football Ramble Daily’s Book Club! Each time, Luke Moore will be joined by Kate Mason and Andy Brassell to delve into the pantheon of football literature and pull a different book from the shelf for discussion.

Our first entry is one of football’s defining biographical works, as the Nottingham Evening Post’s Duncan Hamilton pens his extraordinary 20-year tale covering then-Nottingham Forest manager Brian Clough. We get stuck into the process behind Hamilton’s writing, break down the often strained relationship between the author and his volatile subject and reflect on the life of one of English football’s most captivating and controversial characters.

Buy Duncan Hamilton's Provided You Don't Kiss Me here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/provided-you-dont-kiss-me/duncan-hamilton/9780007247110

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The Blizzard: Austria 2-0 Germany, 1938 Apr 18, 2020

We’re delving deep into the annals of history on today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard. Archivist, researcher and Blizzard copy editor Kat Petersen joins us to discuss Austria 2-0 Germany from 1938, with geopolitical tensions at fever pitch.

Austria’s footballing and social landscapes were in a state of flux by 1938. The huge Jewish influence on football throughout the 1920s and 30s meant the Nazis treated the game with a certain suspicion, while the middle classes of Vienna established numerous clubs to try and formalise a game previously played on the streets. This match was played after Austria had been annexed by Germany and featured one of the finest footballers of the inter-war era: a humble and unassuming Austrian by the name of Matthias Sindelar.

Kat talks us through the context and endless myths surrounding this momentous game while detailing the extraordinary influence that Sindelar had on Austrian and European football of the era.

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The Preview Show: Heskey Cam Apr 17, 2020

It’s a furious old man special! We weren’t intending to do a furious old man special but Sam Allardyce and Graeme Souness provided jibes at Rafa Benitez and Paul Pogba and who are we to pass them up?

As if the Newcastle United-leaning football Gods haven’t provided enough with that, it looks like Mike Ashley is actually going to sell Newcastle! It’s to the same consortium as before, so… yeah. More as it unfolds.

Away from that we chat player entrance music, resolutions in Scotland and visit the Time Tunnel for an episode so old it doesn’t even have a synopsis.

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Further reading:

Could Mike Ashley really be about to sell Newcastle United?

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/apr/15/newcastle-expect-green-light-saudi-takeover-despite-amnesty-misgivings

Things are moving closer to a resolution in Scotland:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/apr/15/dundee-u-turn-inches-celtic-closer-to-ninth-premiership-title-in-a-row

Souness vs Pogba: Round 300:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/paul-pogba-graeme-souness-criticism-manchester-united-news-a9467841.html

Our Time Tunnel episode:

https://play.acast.com/s/footballramble/3da959f7-f60c-4343-adb2-9235895cb43f

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On The Continent: More Barcelona troubles and Bruno Labbadia brings his Big Sam Energy Apr 16, 2020

Luke Moore and Andy Brassell are back with a brand new episode of On The Continent and, my word, it’s all kicked off at the Camp Nou.

Club President Josep Maria Bartomeu is fighting for his job as former VP Emili Rousaud filed a lawsuit against the Catalan club, claiming “corruption is evident.” We discuss the fallout from Rousaud’s lawsuit, address the power struggle involving Lionel Messi and the hierarchy and wonder whether the disgruntled pair of Ivan Rakitić and Marc-André ter Stegen may force moves away from the club.

We also check in on the rest of Europe, as Bruno Labbadia brings his Big Sam Energy to Hertha Berlin and Florian Maurice takes up the sporting director job at Rennes. There’s also time to wonder what the longterm outlook for football fandom is, in light of the news that French Ultra groups are united in their protests against games behind closed doors.

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Ramble Meets... Marcus Mumford Apr 15, 2020

Andy Brassell is joined by another of AFC Wimbledon's devoted fans for today's Ramble Meets... episode as he welcomes Mumford & Sons' lead singer, Marcus Mumford!

From supporting Manchester United at school until his friends forced his allegiances elsewhere, Marcus has loved football his whole life. He joins us to discuss his relationship to his hometown club, from wondering whether he could play for The Dons when they held trials on Wimbledon Common to cheering on from his car as they beat Luton Town and returned to the Football League in 2011.

He also tells us the story behind his recently released cover of 'You'll Never Walk Alone', with all proceeds from the song going to War Child and the Grenfell Foundation, and his work setting up War Child FC which uses football as a support mechanism for children living in places ravaged by conflict.

You can stream the single and donate to both War Child and the Grenfell Foundation here: https://mumford.lnk.to/YNWAID

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Jules & Andy: Tottenham change their furlough decision and players pledge their support Apr 14, 2020

First Liverpool, now Tottenham – we react to Spurs' decision to reverse their furlough policy on today's episode of Jules & Andy, as fans now demand their clubs adhere to firm moral standards. We also the new #PlayersTogether policy that a raft of Premier League players have created to help fund those on the NHS' frontline and ask whether the public perception of footballers will be deservedly improved by this initiative.

We also some questions via your correspondence, with topics ranging from footballers we've dreamed about having a kick about with, to our favourite Pot Noodle flavours. Jules & Andy: here to answer those tough questions!

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The Ramble: Soccer Gobs Apr 13, 2020

What can £200m get you in the current climate? One Harry Kane, or one genetically modified, bionically enhanced everyman, transformed into a world beater? This is just one of the questions we attempt to answer today, as there seems like no better rational response to these persistent rumours about Kane upping and leaving North London.

That’s not the only squabble going on though, the president of the Gabonese FA wants Pierre-Emerick Aubamayang to leave Arsenal, a man has been spotted flouting government issued advice to chase a picnic umbrella and it’s all kicking off in Scotland.

As well as all this there is also, of course, our review of Soccer Dog 2: European Cup. Thank goodness we’ll never have to do that again.

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Further reading:

Harry Kane is apparently going nowhere:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/11972444/spurs-have-no-intention-of-selling-kane-to-man-utd

Dynamo Brest have nicked Borussia Mönchengladbach’s idea:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52243536

Further disputes in Scotland:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11781/11972413/rangers-dispute-spfl-funds-claim-and-repeat-calls-for-probe-into-vote

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The Blizzard: Zimbabwe 4-1 South Africa, 1992 Apr 11, 2020

On today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard, we look back to a match that represented a symbolic moment in the modern histories of two nations. The Sunday Times’ Ian Hawkey joins us to discuss Zimbabwe's first qualifying fixture for the 2014 African Cup of Nations, a match played in his then-local Harare.

Bruce Grobbelaar, who hadn’t represented his native Zimbabwe for several years, was called up on the same weekend that the Premier League began and a bench spot under new signing David James beckoned. He decided to fly to Harare just three days before the game and, after much political deliberation around his dual citizenship status, he was allowed to play. This strengthened the side’s Premier League connection, as Coventry City’s Peter Ndlovu also played for the country and excelled in this game.

This marked the arrival of Zimbabwe’s ‘Dream Team’, a national side that will be remembered with a folkloric appreciation, as they dismantled a new-look South Africa side in front of nearly 50,000 fans in their national stadium and set their sights on a historic international achievement.

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The Preview Show: Military Man Power Apr 10, 2020

We're back with a preview show, sponsored by Betway, and today we're talking about why Aleksander Ceferin wants to give the league title to Liverpool, why Ronaldinho is no longer in prison, and why Pete Donaldson has everything he needs under lockdown in Soho.

Elsewhere, we hear from one of the stars of Pete's Film Club, we play a controversial round of The Masked Winger, and we take a trip back through The Time Tunnel and find Marcus, in a toilet, with a man from Middlesbrough. Consider that a warning.

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Lionel Messi is baffled about Ronaldinho: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/lionel-messi-slams-claims-barcelona-21844377

Aleksander Ceferin on Liverpool: https://talksport.com/football/692166/uefa-president-aleksander-ceferin-liverpool-premier-league-coronavirus-pandemic/

The latest on what's happening north of the border: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52237341

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On The Continent: Cyber training in Germany and the great Radomir Antić Apr 09, 2020

Wilkommen! Our resident space investigators, Luke Moore and Andy Brassell, are back with a brand new episode of On The Continent!

We begin over in Germany, as genuine fear spreads that as many as a third of professional German sides could be declare bankruptcy. We discuss how clubs like Schalke are attempting to combat the problem, as well as talking about some actual football since some clubs have begun highly-regulated training. Unfortunately, Kingsley Coman and Corentin Tolisso completely forgot the social distancing guidelines and hugged each other upon arrival at Bayern training… Meine Güte.

Elsewhere, we discuss Javiert Tebas’ work in Spain and his continued updates about how La Liga aims to complete the season, while Toni Kroos has copped some unwarranted flack for his thoughts around players donating some of their wages. We also spare a moment to celebrate the great life of Randomir Antić, the celebrated Serbian manager who won the double with Atlético in 1995/96 and remains the only man to manage Spain’s big three clubs, after his sad passing.

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Fantasy Five-a-Side: Jules Breach Apr 08, 2020

On today’s episode of Fantasy Five-a-Side, Jim welcomes a fellow host from Football Ramble Daily! You’ll know her from BT Sport, Premier League Productions and, of course, Jules & Andy: it’s our very own Jules Breach!

She’s here to talk us through her dream five-a-side squad featuring a heady mix of Premier League stalwarts, Brighton legends and a man who’s played for both Newcastle United and Newcastle Jets, weirdly enough. Jules insists she’ll dictate play from the bench as their demanding manager rather than getting stuck in on the pitch, all while being ably supported by a legendary Jamaican compatriot.

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Jules & Andy: Liverpool change their decision and we hear from Aldershot Town manager Danny Searle Apr 07, 2020

With Liverpool changing their decision around placing their non-playing staff on furlough, we begin today’s Jules & Andy with a discussion about the high standards the club is held to and the moral dilemmas other Premier League clubs face.

Elsewhere, as the National League announces it will extend the season indefinitely, we speak to Aldershot Town manager Danny Searle about how the club is faring in these unprecedented times. He gives us some fascinating insight into the contractual situation of the majority of their squad, his worries for younger players coming through the ranks and how he thinks this season can be resolved.

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The Ramble: Baileys and screaming Apr 06, 2020

How are we going to get by without any football? With rampant transfer speculation of course! The rumour mill has increased production with everyone seemingly having decided that Harry Kane will be leaving Spurs on his behalf, Arsenal saying it’s “hard to rule out” a move for Jesse Lingard and Gareth Bale being targeted by Everton. We’ll take it.

We also have time to learn about Troy Deeney once refusing to board a flight because Odion Ighalo didn’t pass to him, Alan Shearer’s abrasive telephone manner and a position unique to Germany; the Space Investigator.

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Further reading:

Could Harry Kane be on the move?

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-city-transfers-kane-silva-18046991

Troy Deeney “lost his head” at Odion Ighalo:

https://metro.co.uk/2020/04/04/troy-deeney-lost-head-odion-ighalo-manchester-united-clash-drove-home-alone-old-trafford-12508992/

Kyle Walker is in trouble:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/apr/05/city-to-investigate-kyle-walker-over-sex-party-that-broke-quarantine-rules

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The Blizzard: Wales 3-1 Belgium, 2016 Apr 04, 2020

It's time for a truly joyous episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard. Welsh comedian Elis James joins us to discuss perhaps the finest moment in Welsh football history.

Wales have endured a notoriously difficult relationship with international qualifying campaigns; their fate was still up in the air with one game to go in eleven different campaigns. But, after some assured performances this time around saw them finish second behind Belgium, they advanced to Euro 2016 full of optimism. Chris Coleman's men powered through their group, then laboured past Northern Ireland – before the big one.

You've seen the Hal Robson-Kanu goal. Now relive the moment through Elis' eyes as he watched on delirious in the Stade Pierre Mauroy alongside the jubilant travelling fans – some who made it there via minibus from Aberystwyth.

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The Preview Show: Getting everyone into trouble Apr 03, 2020

Who needs actual football when we’ve got Nobby Solano getting in trouble with the law thanks to a Peruvian prank show? When we’ve got Borussia Mönchengladbach’s novel plan to fill their stadium with cutouts of fans? When we’ve got Son Hueng-Min: Super Soldier?

And if you do want some of the important stuff, a European league has made a decision! Belgium have decided to crown Club Brugge champions. Will this have a knock on effect as the Premier League starts considering drastic options to finish the season? Almost certainly not.

On top of all this we revisit one of our most notorious shows in Time Tunnel, learn of more video vans, discuss Richard Keys’ acting chops and potentially reveal evidence of a crime. Come on in, we’ve been expecting you.

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Further reading:

Belgium has made a decision:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52138270

Son Heung Min may soon get his military service out of the way:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/apr/02/son-heung-min-national-service-south-korea-shutdown-tottenham-hotspur

Strange times for Nobby Solano:

https://talksport.com/football/688339/nobby-solano-arrested-coronavirus-curfew-peru-newcastle-set-up-tv-show/

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On The Continent: Remembering Pape Diouf and The Sommelier strikes back Apr 02, 2020

We start today’s episode of On The Continent with a deserved tribute to one of French football’s favourite sons, as former Marseille president Pape Diouf sadly passed away this week. We remember his incredible journey from humble beginnings in Chad to establishing himself as a respected football journalist and eventual club president, all while endearing himself to the French football public.

Elsewhere, as clubs around Europe struggle with the financial fallout from the Coronavirus pandemic, we discuss whether the decision should rest on the players to donate some of their wages to non-playing staff or if that should be up to clubs and the authorities. There’s also time for a lowdown of the increasingly tense relationship between Lionel Messi and the Barcelona hierarchy, as well as some powerful statements from Atalanta supporters’ groups.

And finally – roll up, roll up, it’s time for the clash of the century. It’s the F1 car vs the go-kart; it’s beautiful goals vs beautiful features; yes, we make time to discuss the Karim Benzema vs Olivier Giroud beef!

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Ramble Meets... James Montague Apr 01, 2020

On today’s Ramble Meets… we welcome author James Montague to talk about his experiences writing his new book, 1312: Among the Ultras.

James has travelled to over 90 countries while writing the encapsulating football stories he’s become famous for, and this latest book documents another classic gonzo-style voyage to the inner workings of football’s ultra culture. He sits down with Luke to recount his experiences in the scene, from talking to the heads of ultra firms who typically hold disdain for the outside media, to being invited to organised brawls.

James discusses his own moral dilemma in writing the book and presenting it for the reader to judge the stories, as well as the gambles he took with his own safety to get stories from some of the most dangerous fans in the world.

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Jules & Andy: Lower divisions are cancelled and clubs turn to their communities Mar 31, 2020

After her Coronavirus-enforced obscene last week, Jules Breach makes her welcome return on this week’s episode of Jules & Andy!

Her and Andy Brassell reconvene in the wake of The FA’s decision to end and expunge the results of tiers three to six of the football pyramid. We discuss the appeal that many clubs have signed to try and reverse the decision, as well as the steps other clubs are taking to instead help those in need within their community. We also try to gauge the possible domino effect this could have on those teams above them in the professional game who still, in theory, have seasons to complete.

We also get to some of your correspondence, which includes questions around clubs’ finances in the wake of the crisis, some of our clubs’ favourite academy prospects and yet another bout of Newcastle takeover rumours. Shock!

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The Ramble: Pete Roulette Mar 30, 2020

World Cup style camps. That’s the phrase that’s all the rage at the moment. The Premier League are continuing to look at ways to finish the season and good on them. Will we have a bizarre little behind-closed-doors conclusion to the season this summer? We just don’t know.

In other news it looks like Newcastle United actually have a strong chance of winning the FA Cup this season, Arsenal have been engaging in a spot of espionage and Graeme Souness is still really angry about everything about Paul Pogba.

There’s also time to learn more about Edinburgh’s bacon boys and of course, Pete’s Film Club, in which he robs yet more hours of our lives.

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Further reading:

Those World Cup style camps and how they’d work:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/coronavirus-premier-league-isolated-camps-remaining-fixtures-dates-suspension-latest-a9432961.html

They’re cracking on in Belarus:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/mar/29/belarus-football-continues-coronavirus-premier-league

Ilkay Gundogan would be happy for Liverpool to be given the title.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52086371

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The Blizzard: England 1-0 Belgium, 1990 Mar 28, 2020

On today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard, historian Tom Holland joins us to discuss one of the standout moments in English football history: England 1-0 Belgium from Italia '90!

With travelling England fans in near-penal exile on the island of Sardinia, Italian authorities were incredibly anxious throughout the entire tournament about the prospect of more of the hooliganism that had plagued previous England away games. After Bobby Robson’s side stuttered through their opener against Ireland, he changed to a back three – which immediately paid dividends. They escaped out of their group and then knocked out a Belgium side who probably deserved to win the game, thanks to that cracking volley from David Platt.

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The Preview Show: Hot takes and cold bacon Mar 27, 2020

We return to survey the barren landscape of football, where yet again James Milner steps up to provide for all in a time of need, this time with a comprehensive physical pun XI. Get that man a statue, outside every ground in the country.

We’re also intrigued by Royston Drenthe’s latest post-football career move, Steven Gerrard’s intense in-flight behaviour and some frankly startling revelations from Marcus’ time as a particularly niche door-to-door salesman. You will be surprised and amazed.

Features live jingles from the mind, hands and instrument of Pete Donaldson.

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Further reading:

Royston Drenthe: Actor:

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/former-everton-loanee-royston-drenthes-17986733

Can Odion Ighalo secure his dream move to Man United?

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/11963891/man-utd-loanee-odion-ighalo-offered-400k-a-week-deal-by-shanghai-shenhua

James Milner’s isolation pun XI:

https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-the-toe-poke/story/4078264/coronovirus-isolation-liverpools-james-milner-shares-his-puntastic-isolation-xi

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On The Continent: Barcelona's Antoine Griezmann conundrum and the sad passing of Lorenzo Sanz Mar 26, 2020

Despite all football in Europe now grinding to a halt, there’s plenty to discuss on today’s episode of On The Continent, with Luke Moore and Andy Brassell!

We begin with a curious story surrounding Barcelona’s recent transfer history as it’s being reported in Spain that the club may be prepared to part ways with Antoine Griezmann. Luke and Andy discuss their mismanaged transfer strategy in the last few years as well as their recent financial issues.

We then take time to touch on the sad passing of former Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz and his storied career, as well as reflecting on the anniversary of the death of the great Johan Cruyff. And, before we go, there’s also time for an assessment of the coaching seasons of André Villas-Boas and Simone Inzaghi at Marseille and Lazio respectively.

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Fantasy Five-a-Side: Arseblog Mar 25, 2020

We welcome a DIY football podcasting hero to today’s episode of Fantasy Five-a-side as Jim is joined by blogger and podcaster, Andrew Mangan – aka Arseblog!

Andrew arrives on the show a five-a-side veteran, with a strict policy ensuring everyone plays in goal – as such, he’s the first guest to not select a specialist keeper for his team. He’s probably not going to have many issues, though, as his side features an intoxicating mix of Italian sophistication, French guile and Brazilian chain-smoking panache. All with a sprinkling of the world’s best ever player. Coming soon to a terrified Powerleague session near you.

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Jules & Andy: How players are coping in isolation, with Arsenal physio Gary Lewin Mar 24, 2020

It’s a slightly different episode of Jules & Andy today as, with Jules currently unwell, Andy Brassell is joined by presenter and pundit Kate Mason!

After Kate tells us what it was like to present the news last night whilst introducing the Prime Minister’s address, we wonder how footballers themselves are dealing with these unprecedented times. To help shed some light on this, we speak to former Arsenal and England physio Gary Lewin. He discusses the mental challenges facing players who live almost entirely regimented lives, and how even big Premier League clubs will struggle to find the resources needed to adequately train their players.

We then discuss what initiatives clubs are running in their local communities to help those affected by the crisis, as well as getting to some correspondence – which features a few ideas on how smaller clubs might be supported in the future.

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The Ramble: The Torquay River Mystery Mar 23, 2020

We’re back once again to find that football still seems to be a rich vein of absurdity even when there isn’t actually any football, and face up to the idea that our show might actually be better when there isn’t any.

Admittedly this has been helped by some classic and very welcome outside-the-box-thinking from Ian Holloway, John Hartson’s “elaborate golf hole” idea and Torquay United discovering that they have a hell of an athlete among their ranks.

We also found time to talk George Lazenby, around the house holiday clothes and the contents of Pete’s cupboards, while there’s seismic change afoot as for the very first time, we open the doors to Pete’s Film Club.

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Further reading:

Torquay United’s home training regime throws up a mystery:

https://www.devonlive.com/sport/football/football-news/how-torquay-uniteds-self-training-3968249

Ian Holloway thinks outside the box yet again:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51973608

Felipe Melo’s novel approach to toilet roll keepie-ups:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2020/mar/20/toilet-roll-keepie-uppies-sports-stars-coronavirus-lockdown-challenge-video

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The Blizzard: Chelsea 4-2 Barcelona, 2005 Mar 21, 2020

We're joined on today's episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard, by The Athletic's Adam Hurrey! He brings to the table an iconic Champions League tie as Barcelona arrived at Stamford Bridge for the second leg of their Last 16 tie.

Barcelona ended up winning that season's La Liga in imperious fashion, and had the upper hand after their 2-1 win at the Camp Nou. The teams returned to London two weeks later, with José Mourinho naming the teams in the press conference leading up to the game. This tie served as a backdrop to the beginning of the totemic battle between the two managers, and the night featured a cocksure José Mourinho at "the perfect sweet spot of his arrogance" on one side of the ledger and, on the other, Ronaldinho at his dazzling, brilliant best. Yes, it's that goal.

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The Preview Show: Return of the Trebuchets Mar 20, 2020

We’re back to bring you the less-previewy than usual preview show, but we’re back all the same.

We take a look at the latest updates regarding the resumption of our dear, beloved football and find that even with none if it actually happening there’s still time for Arsenal to be anxious and a Gareth Bale transfer saga.

You’ve also been in touch in your droves and we have fresh trebuchet controversy, convoluted nominative determinism and the Ronaldinho-inspired revelation that Marcus once played a game in a prison.

Also features cups nobody cares about - we got ya FIFA Club World Cup, ya Confederations Cup, even ya Intertoto Cup - and a fruitful trip down memory lane.

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Further reading:

Even now we have a Gareth Bale transfer saga:

https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2020/03/17/5e6cfca246163f396e8b45f6.html

Gareth Southgate continues to be excellent:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51973507

This is what a trebuchet is:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trebuchet

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On The Continent: Euro 2020 gets postponed but Demba Ba is still scoring Mar 19, 2020

European football has ground to a halt, but that won’t stop us recording a brand new episode of On The Continent on Football Ramble Daily!

Andy and Luke sit down to discuss Uefa’s decision to postpone Euro 2020 by a year, as their new working group to try and find room to reschedule the continent’s domestic leagues. Each of those various nations have their own strategies to combating the virus, as the Spanish FA’s Luis Rubiales lambasted La Liga sides for prioritising the testing their own players.

Elsewhere, we look at some of the stars who will benefit - and those who won’t - from the tournament’s postponement. The likes of Leroy Sané and Dayot Upamecano will surely light up next summer’s tournament, while Luke spares a thought for Olivier Giroud as his recent resurgence would have helped his chances of leading the line for his country again. We finish up with some actual football, as Turkey’s season continues! In these troubled times, we need comfort; and that’s exactly what Turkey’s given us, as Demba Ba keeps on scoring and a groomed Martin Škrtel stuck one in his own net. Glorious.

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Ramble Meets... Mark Pougatch Mar 18, 2020

We’re taking a break from talk of quarantine and self-isolation, as we’re joined on today’s Ramble Meets… by TV and radio broadcaster Mark Pougatch!

Mark has been at the forefront of sports broadcasting since Radio 5 live’s formative years, and has gone on to become one of the most experienced and well respected football broadcasters in the country. Mark sits down with Luke to discuss how he got into the industry, what he looks for in pundits he works with and the under-appreciated differences between radio and TV. He also gives us an insight into what was one of the most nerve-wracking days of his career: presenting ITV’s coverage of England’s semi-final against Croatia at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

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Jules & Andy: Worries for the whole of the Football League and our favourite moments of the season Mar 17, 2020

We’re back for another unusual episode on Football Ramble Daily, with Jules & Andy!

Jules reveals that she, in all likelihood, now has coronavirus and discusses some of the symptoms people should be aware of. We also discuss how those working in the game are going to struggle in the coming months, as well as trying to assess the potentially devastating impact on the Football League.

Then, to brighten things up a bit, we look back on a few of our favourite moments from this season, from the Berlin Derby to a cracking win for Jules’ Seagulls!

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The Ramble: As football shuts down, we look at how the remainder of the season may play out… Mar 16, 2020

Though in the early days we were no strangers to recording in our homes none of us realistically thought we’d ever be doing it again. Trying times have made it necessary so this is what we’re doing to keep bringing you Football Ramble Daily.

From a set of improvised home studios we look at the ways in which the remaining unplayed football might be resolved, or indeed unresolved, while hearing the thoughts of you, our beloved listeners. Kenny Dalglish and Scott Brown have some thoughts too.

For a time without football there’s a surprising amount to talk about and we manage to take in our around-the-house sartorial choices, the bleep test and plagiarism related beef. Stay safe, everyone x

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Further reading:

Karren Brady thinks the season should be declared null and void:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/mar/14/west-ham-karren-brady-calls-for-premier-league-cancellation-coronavirus

The BBC on various potential outcomes:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51876162

Brazilian commentator brings his A game:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/51899220

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The Blizzard: Stuttgart 3-0 Leeds, 1992 Mar 14, 2020

We welcome a commentating legend to today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard, as Jonathan Wilson and Marcus Speller are joined by Peter Drury!

Peter joins us to discuss a chaotic match from Leeds’ Champions League campaign in 1992, as European’s elite competition was changing beyond previous recognition – and with the Heysel Ban ending a few years previously. Peter remembers his fervent excitement while covering for BBC Radio Leeds as Leeds began their European journey full of optimism from their league title victory the season before, and featured the likes of Gordon Strachan, Gary McAllister and Gary Speed in their side. However, they were swept aside by an impressive Stuttgart side who scored three goals in a crazy half an hour, which signalled the beginning of a hugely difficult season.

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The Preview Show: Chaos in the Champions League, cracks appear at Spurs, Villa need to wake up Mar 13, 2020

Oof. Atletico Madrid picked a good time to remind us all of what they can do. A truly epic night of football at Anfield ended with a bewildered Liverpool going out of the competition. Will this setback stop them winning the league? No. No it won’t.

Spurs had their own struggles and with Ole’s Man United coming to town at the weekend things could be about to get worse? Yes. Yes they could.

As well as all this there’s controversy in the email section, balanced out by the best fanfic we’ve seen yet.

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Further reading:

Jurgen Klopp still can’t get his head around the way Atletico Madrid play:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11945/11955532/jurgen-klopp-questions-atletico-madrid-style-after-liverpools-champions-league-exit

He also had some choice words for Liverpool fans attempting high fives:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/live/liverpool-atletico-madrid-coronavirus-jurgen-klopp-score-game-tonight-a9395846.html

Jose Mourinho on RB Leipzig’s incredible bench:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/mar/11/champions-league-return-tall-order-tottenham-jose-mourinho-leipzig

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On The Continent: Cholismo reigns supreme, Neymar proves his worth, and Atalanta score even more goals Mar 12, 2020

Despite the Coronavirus pandemic forcing more leagues behind closed doors, and some into mid-season postponement, there’s still plenty to discuss on today’s episode of On The Continent; Andy Brassell is joined by Lars Sivertsen and David Cartlidge to review this week’s Champions League action!

We begin with Atlético’s Cholismo-inspired win over Liverpool as Diego Simeone’s side withstood a siege from Klopp’s men. We discuss the Liverpool manager’s comments about Atléti not playing ‘proper football’ and the gradual emergence of teenage sensation João Félix. Elsewhere, PSG beat Dortmund 2-0 behind closed doors as Neymar proved once again he can deliver the goods when it truly matters, while RB Leipzig breezed past another uninspired Tottenham side.

There’s also time for chat on Atalanta's relentless goalscoring and the threat posed by Coronavirus to players, fans and institutions alike.

A quick note: we didn't do a Games of the Week section this week, due to the current situation involving league cancellations and postponements.

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Ramble Meets... Uli Hesse Mar 11, 2020

Ramble Meets is on location in Germany this week, as the great Uli Hesse joins Andy Brassell in Dortmund!

Author of a plethora of books and now in a senior role at the legendary magazine 11FREUNDE, Uli tells Andy about his journey from the terraces at Westfalenstadion in his native Dortmund to his current status as one of European football's very finest storytellers, as well as giving us unique insights on the Jürgen Klopp phenomenon and what happened between the national team and Mesut Özil.

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Jules & Andy: Welcome Old Trafford changes, Tanguy Ndombele's struggles continue, and another impressive Bruno Fernandes performance Mar 10, 2020

Your favourite double act are back on Football Ramble Daily, here to distract you from talk of Coronavirus and cancelled football; it’s Jules & Andy!

We begin today’s episode with the news that Manchester United have frozen their season ticket prices for the ninth season in a row. They have also announced an enlarged singing section within the ground and aim to move towards safe standing sections in the near future; we discuss how important these could be to improve an already-dwindling atmosphere that mirrors much of the Premier League.

We then compare two recent continental signings and their vastly different impacts on the Premier League thus far, as Bruno Fernandes is already a fantastic addition to United, while Tanguy Ndombele faced further criticism from José Mourinho as he struggled in an inexperienced Spurs midfield. There’s even time for some correspondence, as we discuss the fallout around Charlton’s Jonathan Leko and what he felt was a lack of support from Kick It Out.

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The Ramble: Manchester is red, Chelsea give Everton a hiding, and Sheffield United dream of Europe Mar 09, 2020

Maybe Ole Gunnar Solskjaer IS the Messiah after all His winger-cum-striker filled Man United team have found some consistency and a convincing win over Man City could just… help Liverpool win the title a bit sooner. Ah, well.

Chelsea also had a lovely time as they thrashed Everton, with Roy Keane unnervingly effusive, while Newcastle continued their incredible season with a win over 10-man Southampton.

We also had time to discuss the mystery of the missing points, hear the first and hopefully last entry into the Football Ramble Daily slash fiction canon and enjoy a guest appearance from Mitch Hedberg.

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Further reading:

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is excited about the prospect of Fernandes + Pogba

Even Roy Keane has been impressed by Billy Gilmour

Carlos Tevez makes his own luck

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At The Match: A Bundesliga II Special Mar 08, 2020

It’s another At The Match episode from Germany, but this time Andy and Luke wander off the beaten track, and out of the top flight. The plan was for Andy to experience some fourth-tier football in Wuppertal but, as Uli Hesse (or Pyrolator) will tell you, it always rains in Wuppertal.

Undeterred, Andy makes the most of his trip to Cologne to take in a game at Regionalliga West side Fortuna Köln, spending the afternoon on the open terrace with home supporter Axel, who’s been watching Fortuna since 1973, as they take on Schalke II. We talk about following football in the fourth tier, what it’s like playing top-flight clubs’ B teams and Oliver Kahn’s ringing endorsement of Südstadion. It rains torrentially here too, so we’re not missing out on anything.

Then both Andy and Luke chase down Sunday lunch - copious helpings of currywurst, naturally - with an early afternoon trip to Bochum, where they dive deep into German fan culture. We hear about what makes Bochum stand out in such a crowded football region from Bochum ultra and filmmaker Gerrit and then witness an eight-goal thriller, perhaps the most thrilling match of our weekend.

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The Blizzard: Sheffield Wednesday 3-4 Tottenham, 1994 Mar 07, 2020

There’s a Tottenham flavour in today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard. We’re joined by The Athletic’s Jack Pitt-Brooke to discuss the opening day of the 1994/95 Premiership season, as Spurs took on Sheffield Wednesday.

In his first full season in charge, Ossie Ardiles’ Spurs side looked to establish an exciting and intoxicating brand of football based on the technical skill of the European talent they acquired that summer. Ilie Dumitrescu and Jurgen Klinsmann were among those in this new-look, attacking Spurs side that played out a cracking match against Trevor Francis’ Sheffield Wednesday – featuring seven goals and one of the most infamous celebrations in modern English football.

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The Preview Show: Eric Dier takes centre stage, Liverpool lose again, and Steve Bruce goes from strength to strength Mar 06, 2020

An action packed round of FA Cup fixtures gave us drama at Spurs, Chelsea exposing Jurgen Klopp as yet another bald fraud and a huge upset as Arsenal beat Portsmouth.

Newcastle made it through too! They never do that! And on top of their win we also got to see 59 year-old Chris Waddle’s cool new hair.

Away from the pitch, Pete promises to release some music aimed at kids while also making a niche request for some fanfic; we learn of Delia Smith making Daniel Farke feel at home with the personal touch; and try as best we can to figure out where the midlands is. Keep it real.

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Further reading:

Eric Dier’s post-game altercation

Liverpool’s numbers are adding up to some bad form

What Billy Gilmour learned from being bullied by Harry Maguire

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On The Continent: Barcelona's uncharted territory, the impact of the Coronavirus in Italy, and German ultra culture Mar 05, 2020

Greetings, one and all – welcome to a brand new episode of On The Continent! Andy Brassell’s in the chair alongside Nicky Bandini and Miguel Delaney to discuss another week of continental capers.

We begin with a truly underwhelming El Clásico, as Barcelona’s struggles continue. We discuss the difficulties Quique Setién is facing as the first ideology-driven manager the Catalans have had in a long while, and wonder whether the era of Lionel Messi is nearing an end. We then swing over to Italy where, as well as trying to make sense of the widespread disruption thanks to the Coronavirus, we discuss Lazio lead at the top of Serie A, their first for ten years!

There’s also time for a discussion about German ultra culture, after protests against Dietmar Hopp continue, and Daniel Sturridge’s worldwide ban from football.

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At The Match: A Bundesliga Special Mar 04, 2020

Join Football Ramble Daily hosts Luke Moore and Andy Brassell for a fascinating trip into the heart of German football. The two first head to the Merkur Spiel-Arena alongside 31,000 fans as Fortuna Düsseldorf host Hertha Berlin in a Friday night relegation scrap. Immerse yourself in the electric atmosphere as the two sides play out a thrilling 3-3 draw, before we hear from Fortuna manager Uwe Rösler.

Then the following day, join Luke 70km north-east of Düsseldorf at one of football’s most revered stadiums: the Westfalenstadion, home of Borussia Dortmund. The fans in the infamous Yellow Wall are on deafening form as their beloved team scrape past Freiburg in stormy conditions. And, finally, we transport you over to Cologne for Saturday’s late game as Andy and 50,000 others see FC Köln sweep aside Schalke – and afterwards long-serving goalkeeper Timo Horn tells us what makes his hometown club so special.

Our thanks to:

Thorsten Schaar - Fortuna Düsseldorf fan

Uwe Rösler - Manager of Fortuna Düsseldorf

Timo Horn - FC Köln goalkeeper

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Ramble Meets... Carsten Cramer Mar 04, 2020

On today’s Ramble Meets… we’re joined by a man at the forefront of one Europe’s elite clubs: Borussia Dortmund’s Director of Sales and Marketing, Carsten Cramer.

Andy meets Carsten in Dortmund to discuss the club’s journey up to this point and their plans for the future. Carsten reveals just how important it is for the club to maintain a heartfelt connection with its fans, as it remains a permanent fixture of a small city fundamentally changed by the industrial revolution and the explosion of European super clubs. In this fascinating conversation, they discuss collaborating with Bayern Munich off the pitch while battling them for supremacy on it, as well as Jürgen Klopp’s legacy, the influence of Jadon Sancho and the magic of the Westfalen Stadium.

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Jules & Andy: Watford's mesmerising performance, how Liverpool respond, and fans' right to protest Mar 03, 2020

We're back with a brand new episode of Jules & Andy here on Football Ramble Daily, as Liverpool's momentous unbeaten run comes to an end. We praise the brilliant Watford performance that halted Klopp's side, as well as looking at how the Reds can continue their amazing season free of that extra pressure.

And, after Andy's German football odyssey this weekend, we discuss the protests at Hoffenheim and ask the wider question pertinent to fans of any team: what can supporters realistically demand from their club? We get to all of that, plus some of your correspondence!

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The Ramble: Liverpool are beaten, Wolves are on the prowl, and Man City win a third straight Carabao Cup Mar 02, 2020

Well! Nigel Pearson and Watford shocked us all by showing that this Liverpool side can be beaten – though in doing so they did shut down some of the little remaining Narrative of the season. All the same, Pete was at the game with a Japanese hotelier he knows and by all accounts a great time was had.

Elsewhere, Daniel Farke and Norwich turned the tables and got a surprise win over Leicester, Jose Mourinho bemoaned a lack of fairness and Man City won yet another Carabao Cup.

We also learn about the complicated eagle loan market, christen the Milk Shake Boys and plead that you send us meat.

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Further reading:

Pep Guardiola says Man City’s trophy streak may never be matched:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/mar/01/manchester-citys-record-may-never-be-matched-says-pep-guardiola#maincontent

Wolves are looking good for a top four finish:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/tottenham-wolves-premier-league-results-final-score-latest-a9367916.html

Roy Keane is angry, specifically about Jordan Pickford:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11947569/jordan-pickford-is-not-a-good-goalkeeper-says-roy-keane

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The Blizzard: Manchester City 3-2 QPR, 2012 Feb 29, 2020

"It's finished at Sunderland, and Manchester United have done all they can. That Rooney goal was enough for the three points. Manchester City still alive here. Balotelli..."

It was only a matter of time. On today's episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard, we're heading back to the most extraordinary final day of any modern Premier League season. We're joined by sports journalist and broadcaster Flo Lloyd-Hughes who, curiously enough, is a QPR fan. We recount that historic day as City overturned United's eight-point advantage in the last five weeks of the season and won the Premier League title on goal difference for the first time. And this all through the lens of Flo and the QPR fans around her who were swept up in the celebrations and partying alongside their home equivalents, as they were spared relegation by a Jonathan Walters goal for Stoke!

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The Preview Show: The Carabao Cup final is upon us, Bayern give Chelsea a lesson, and Liverpool are four wins away Feb 28, 2020

It was big win for the little guy yesterday, as Man City beat Real Madrid at the Bernabeu – but will the energy they exerted give Aston Villa a chance in Sunday’s Carabao EFL League Cup final? Will underwhelming hackers ruin Pep Guardiola’s preparations? We just don’t know. It is impossible for us to know.

Back in the Premier League Liverpool take their war machine to Watford, laying the foundations for an intriguing set of potential narratives re: where they actually win the title. Brighton vs Crystal Palace is also happening, so naturally there’s a lot of discussion about murderous seagulls and ducks doing stand up comedy.

Elsewhere, Jon Bon Jovi announces himself as an ITK, we hear some always welcome immature translations and we look back at some crass goalkeeping tactics of yesteryear.

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Further reading:

Pep’s tinkering pays dividends for Manchester City:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51650903

Bayern Munich are way ahead of Chelsea:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/feb/26/chasm-between-chelsea-and-bayern-lays-bare-the-scale-of-lampards-task

Jon Bon Jovi’s Champions League Exclusive:

https://talksport.com/football/674864/bayern-munich-chelsea-whiskey-beer-jon-bon-jovi/

Livin’ On A Prayer (Goat Edition):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0CdXaOS5_o

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On The Continent: More Sarriball struggles, Guardiola bests Real, and Galatasaray get one over Fenerbahçe Feb 27, 2020

Buenos días, and welcome to another episode of On The Continent - live from snowy London Town!

David Cartlidge and Andy Brassell join Luke Moore in the studio to run the rule over this week’s Champions League fixtures, as well as some of the other continental goings on. We discuss Real Madrid losing their Champions League fear factor as they were beaten 2-1 by an impressive Manchester City, while Maurizio Sarri was left confused by his players’ lack of application of his methods as they were bested by Lyon. We also reserve some due praise for Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick, wonder what’s going on between Lionel Messi and Barcelona, and recount some truly mental scenes from Galatasaray’s win at Fenerbahçe - their first in 20 years!

David’s also bought his love for hate to our Games of the Week, as he selects an underappreciated Andalusian derby.

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Ramble Meets... Dotun Adebayo Feb 26, 2020

Andy goes back to the source for this week's Ramble Meets, hooking up with the great Dotun Adebayo MBE - writer, presenter, publisher and longtime ringmaster of BBC Five Live's World Football Phone-In. It was in the hallowed halls where Mr Brassell cut his broadcasting teeth alongside our guest and the legendary Tim Vickery.

They discuss how football helped Dotun integrate into British society when he arrived from Nigeria as a six-year-old, surviving Swedish Sunday league and Dotun's thoughts on the rise of racist behaviour in European grounds. Plus, of course, they relive some of their standout WFPI moments together ("MR ANDY BRASSELL!").

Please note: this episode contains explicit language.

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Jules & Andy: Was the Premier League ready for VAR, are officials inadequately prepared, and how does FFP work in practice? Feb 25, 2020

After another shambolic weekend of VAR, there was only one thing we could start with on today’s episode of Jules & Andy. As officials mishandle baffling clear decisions, we discuss the effect these mistakes has on players’ most visceral emotions while on the pitch and the lack of training for match officials. We also speak to former Premier League referee Peter Walton, who wonders whether the Premier League was even ready for VAR this season due to this lack of training and understanding.

It’s not all VAR chat, though, as we take another look at FFP in light of UEFA’s decision to ban Manchester City from European competition. We examine what the policy aims to achieve in a wider context, how it works in practice and how clubs can spend their money on vast improvements without breaking any regulations.

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The Ramble: Chelsea beat Spurs, Shane Long scores an x-rated goal, and Arsenal are profoundly themselves Feb 24, 2020

Olivier Giroud is back with a bang, as his perfect, handsome features reminded Spurs of what could have been after they missed out on signing him in January. Elsewhere, Brendan Rodgers kept an impressive lid on it while Eddie Howe looks like a man wobbling on the edge.

On top of all this there’s Brad Pitt, Axl Rose, the return of Matej Vydra (again), more inbox terror and the gift that keeps on giving: Keane vs Carrragher.

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Further reading:

Mikel Arteta is determined to keep Pierre-Emerick Aubamayang:

http://www.skysports.com/share/11941390

Frank Lampard isn’t happy after VAR nonsense:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/feb/22/frank-lampard-chelsea-red-card-var-tottenham

A deer scores a goal and celebrates:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_zbrxAQtoI

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The Blizzard: Milan 2-1 Benfica, 1963 Feb 22, 2020

Today we take a look back at a game of genuine historical importance in European football history. On today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard, we’re joined by The Independent’s Miguel Delaney to discuss the 1963 European Cup final between Milan and Benfica.

This pivotal moment in the history of the European Cup cannot be understated; it represented two dominant teams at opposite ends of their respective cycles. Milan arrived as purveyors of a free-scoring, but still pragmatic, catenaccio and regarded themselves as significant underdogs. But, with their manager Nereo Rocco’s pre-match antics on the bus helping to lighten the mood, two goals from José Altafini denied Benfica their third consecutive European Cup. This was an early example of modernity in football tactics; a team winning on the strength of a tactical system with eleven components, rather than relying on eleven individuals beating their opposite man.

Miguel's article for The Blizzard about this match is available here: https://www.theblizzard.co.uk/article/ac-milan-2-benfica-1

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The Preview Show: Champions League blows for Liverpool and Spurs, Leicester take on Man City, and Chelsea are having a wobble Feb 21, 2020

It's a big week in the ol’ football, as European football resumes and Big Weng steps in to do something about the offside rule – something we’re all frankly a little unsure about.

We even saw Liverpool lose, as Atletico took a 1-0 lead into their second leg match at Anfield, insulting the place as they did so. Let’s see how that pans out. That’s not all we saw; we saw Richard Blackwood haunting Spurs; we saw Barcelona cleverly manipulating time itself; we saw a bitten penis.

And if even that isn’t enough, Cristiano Ronaldo and Pingu drop in to say hello.

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Further reading:

Pep Guardiola vows to stay at Man City whatever happens:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/feb/19/pep-guardiola-vows-stay-at-manchester-city-back-fight-uefa-against-ban

Miguel Delaney on Arsene Wenger’s plans for the offside rule:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/arsene-wenger-offside-rule-law-change-fifa-var-arsenal-manager-a9344621.html

Jose Mourinho is down to the bare bones:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51567537

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On The Continent: Miserly defending in Madrid, teenage kicks at Dortmund, and the fall of José Mourinho Feb 20, 2020

It’s nice to have the Champions League back, isn’t it? Like a nice mug of warm cocoa on a cold midweek night. We give this week’s round of fixtures a thorough going over on today’s episode of On The Continent, which features Andy Brassell, Lars Sivertsen and David Cartlidge!

We begin with Atlético Madrid’s hugely impressive win over Liverpool at the Wanda Metropolitano. We discuss the unwavering influence of Saúl Ñíguez on this Atléti side and their unrelenting commitment to miserly defending that infuriates their opposition. Afterwards, we check in with Lars for another episode of Håland Watch™, as the teenage sensation scored both goals in Dortmund’s win over PSG. David also talks us through Thomas Tuchel’s bizarre changes to PSG’s line up, Marco Verrati’s incessant stupidity and Neymar throwing the PSG medical staff under the bus.

We also decide whether José Mourinho is finished as an elite European coach and assess Barcelona’s enforced signing of Leganes striker Martin Braithwaite!

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Fantasy Five-a-Side: Doc Brown Feb 19, 2020

Jim's delighted to be joined by actor, comedian, writer, rapper, screenwriter and voice of VAR at Selhurst Park, Doc Brown!

His team is packed with ninjas, accountants (in this case the same man), a man so good his name replaced the word “volley” in the ‘90s, surprise packages and an overlooked all time great, cleverly gelled together by a figure who commands more respect than any other living being.

There was also time to discuss the proliferation of bird-related iconography in football, those heartbreaking “what if?” moments that are a definitive part of being a fan and some not-that-surprising revelations about one Pete Donaldson.

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Jules & Andy: Man City's UEFA appeal, what's next for Pep Guardiola, and combatting further racism across the continent Feb 18, 2020

We begin today’s episode of Jules & Andy with an in-depth look at the current state of affairs at Manchester City, as sports lawyer Daniel Geey joins us to explain the current situation after UEFA's ruling and what the immediate next steps will be. We then discuss whether it would be advantageous for City to seek an expedited appeal and try have this matter sorted before the end of the season, as well as assessing the futures of Pep Guardiola, their current crop of players and the wider City project.

Then, in light of various shocking instances across football this weekend, we take a look at the latest attempts to combat racism suffered by players whilst on the pitch. Andy reveals how some have misjudged Porto’s players’ - and manager Sérgio Conceição’s - handling of Moussa Marega’s attempt boycott of their match against Vitoria Guimaraes, while we also discuss different ways fans and staff tackled the problem at Germany’s SC Preußen Münster and Atherstone Town respectively.

Many thanks to Daniel Geey for speaking to us; you can purchase his book ‘Done Deal’ here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Done-Deal-Contracts-Multi-Million-Transfers/dp/1472947177

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The Ramble: Man City find themselves in trouble, Arsenal gub Newcastle, and Spurs break Villa hearts Feb 17, 2020

Massive news from the rulings department of football as Man City face a potential two year ban from the Champions League. It’s potentially seismic stuff, and we are as measured and mature about the whole thing as you might expect.

We also make time to discuss Joelinton’s woes in front of goal, and how they might be helped if he actually spent more time in front of goal, Sean Dyche motivating his players by showing them the opposition accurately describing their tactics and we’ve even got time to take a trip to Daniel Farke’s tuck shop.

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Further reading:

How bad could things get for Manchester City?

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/feb/16/champions-league-ban-manchester-city-butterfly

It’s now almost 2000 minutes without a goal for Joelinton:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51526267

Graeme Souness has some high praise for Nicolas Pepe:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/11936330/graeme-souness-compares-nicolas-pepe-to-thierry-henry-after-newcastle-goal

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The Blizzard: Spain 1-5 Netherlands, 2014 Feb 15, 2020

We’re heading back to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil for today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard. The Guardian’s Jonathan Liew joins us to discuss the Netherlands’ 5-1 dismantling of Spain, as “Louis Van Gaal created something he loved - and then destroyed it.”

Spain arrived at this tournament with the same formula that saw them win the preceding three as the likes of Xavi, Sergio Busquets and Andrés Iniesta looked to dominate possession. They took the lead and controlled the early exchanges in El Salvador but, with Louis van Gaal switching to a back three for this game, his Netherlands side took advantage of Spain's lethargic midfield. We discuss a fantastic game that featured scintillating goals from Robin Van Persie and Arjen Robben, and saw the end of Spain’s possession-dominating era.

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The Preview Show: Romance in the air as Leicester visit Wolves, a mid-table clash at The Emirates, and a haircut for Jose Mourinho Feb 14, 2020

Pete’s back, via the floor of Topman, and he brings with him some revelations about emails. The long and the short of it is that Jim is an idiot.

You already knew that though, so let’s crack on with the other features of the show; Arsenal vs Newcastle! These teams are level on points and between them have drawn seven of their last eight. Is this just a bad season? Marcus Speller thinks otherwise and has stats from The Financial Sport to back up this theory.

To top it all off we've got some backseat management from Carlos Carvahal, José's customary summer war chest and a golden opportunity for Wolves to separate themselves from the dross.

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Further reading:

Brendan Rodgers defends James Maddison, as is tradition:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/james-maddison-brendan-rodgers-leicester-city-manchester-united-transfer-news-dubai-pictures-video-a9332841.html

Mauricio Pochettino is up for a Premier League return:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/11931666/mauricio-pochettino-id-love-a-premier-league-return

Chelsea start their summer business early:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/feb/12/chelsea-agree-40m-deal-to-sign-hakim-ziyech-from-ajax-in-summer

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On The Continent: Addressing European football's imbalance, Iker Casillas' presidential bid, and Jurgen Klinsmann slips off into the night Feb 13, 2020

We welcome another esteemed debutant to today's episode of On The Continent, as Luke Moore and Andy Brassell are joined by The Independent’s Miguel Delaney!

In light of Miguel’s recent piece, ‘How football became broken beyond repair’, we discuss the current imbalances within European football. As the top clubs earn huge swathes of money from Champions League performances and their international reach, competitiveness is being eroded across the vast majority of Europe’s leagues – we assess how this damage has been done and what can be done to remedy it. We also mourn the end of Jurgen Klinsmann’s totemic 10-week stint in charge of Hertha Berlin, as he moves upstairs, and wonder what he can provide in his new ambassadorial role. There’s also chat on Iker Casillas’ bid for the Spanish FA presidency and some cracking games of the week!

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Ramble Meets... Clyde Best Feb 12, 2020

We welcome a footballing icon to today’s episode of Ramble Meets… as Andy is joined by one of England's first black footballers, former West Ham striker Clyde Best!

After choosing football over cricket in his native Bermuda, and becoming involved in the national side when he was just fifteen, Clyde flew across to London for a trial with West Ham United and went on to score 58 goals over seven seasons. Clyde sits with Andy to discuss the horrific racist abuse from the terraces and how teammates like Bobby Moore and Harry Redknapp helped him through it. Clyde also talks about some of his favourite moments from playing in England, gives some advice to the current generation of black footballers and reminisces about managing the Bermudan national team.

This episode was recorded on 5th December 2019.

Clyde's autobiography, 'The Acid Test: A Life in Football', is available to purchase here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Acid-Test-Life-Football/dp/1909245364

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Jules & Andy: Watching our teams as fans, Sheffield United’s European dream, and managerial legacies Feb 11, 2020

We’re back with another episode of Jules & Andy on Football Ramble Daily! Jules managed to catch this weekend’s Brighton game as a fan, so there’s chat about the emotional strains of watching your team from the stands rather than in a work capacity.

There’s also talk about Sheffield United’s march towards Europe and how brilliant that would be considering their comparatively modest status, despite some saying it would be bad for the club. And as Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds potentially start their alarmingly predictable stutter, we discuss managerial legacies and why some coaches can’t seem to shake them off.

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The Ramble: Ancelotti’s Everton march on, Watford slip up, and Leeds wobble Feb 10, 2020

It may have taken 34 Premier League games - and Jordan Pickford having one of his moments - but CHRISTIAN BENTEKE IS BACK! That’s what we’ve come to during this whole winter break thing. It will be worth it when Dominic Calvert-Lewin leads England to glory at Euro 2020.

Of course, football exists outside the Premier League. Sammy Ameobi's making Leeds think they too may continue to exist outside the Premier League next season, as Nottingham Forest grabbed the win.

On top of all that, Louis Armstrong drops in, Nigel Pearson’s globe reveals a dark past and listener Damian Cunningham signs off on his mad reign of terror.

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Further reading:

Carlo Ancelotti’s relaxed approach is working for Everton:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51428026

Kaka in Hoxton:

https://www.football.london/non-league/moment-kaka-nutmegged-hoxton-astroturf-17714764

There’s a storm brewing at West Ham:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/feb/09/west-ham-staring-drop-brady-bunch-spark-anger

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The Blizzard: Celtic 2-3 Porto, 2003 Feb 08, 2020

“José Mourinho’s side hold on, and they’ve won the UEFA Cup! In this meeting of two former European champions, it is Porto who come out on top in Seville.”

Yes, for today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard, we’re heading back to the 2003 UEFA Cup between Porto and Celtic alongside Kieran Canning, journalist at Agence France-Presse. This frenetic game brough the curtain down on Celtic’s most successful trophyless season, after losing the league by a point and the league cup final the week before. 80,000 fans (and one Jonathan Wilson) descended on Seville in the searing heat to see Martin O’Neill’s team take on a hugely impressive Porto side managed by the Special One himself.

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The Preview Show: FA Cup replays happened, the winter break has come, and a chopper was seen Feb 07, 2020

We’re back, with our most immature show of the season! If a Newcastle fan fires up the willycopter on live TV then what other choice do we have?

Though the winter break is here we’ve still had a surprisingly fun week, with the aforementioned chopper-chopper, Wayne Rooney rolling back the years in the FA Cup and Luke’s pilgrimage to Anfield’s Roy Hodgson statue. And we still have time to hear from our worst listener! Listen please.

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Further reading:

Who’s going down?

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11902910/premier-league-relegation-battle-assessed-who-is-going-down

Do Man City need a refresh? This might help:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/lionel-messi-man-city-transfer-news-barcelona-eric-abidal-instagram-a9320936.html

Marina Hyde on the winter break:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/feb/05/premier-league-winter-break-prime-content

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On The Continent: Tensions rise at Barcelona, Roberto Soldado's back among the goals, and Gennaro Gattuso works on his night moves Feb 06, 2020

We’re covering every single blade of European football grass on today’s episode of On The Continent, as Andy Brassell is joined in the studio by Lars Sivertsen and Nicky Bandini!

We start with the recent high profile troubles at Barcelona, as Lionel Messi responded on social media to Eric Abidal’s outburst. There’s also time for a wider look at the Catalan side’s struggles over the last few seasons, as repeated signings haven’t worked out and fans intermittent fears that Lionel Messi’s final years are being wasted. Elsewhere, Roberto Soldado grabbed two goals to take Granada into the semi-finals of the Copa Del Rey at the expense of Valencia, who themselves were left infuriated by VAR.

We then swing over to Germany for a look at this week’s DFB-Pokal as elite own-foot-shooters Borussia Dortmund lost 3-2 to Werder Bremen, despite a cracking debut goal from American prodigy Giovanni Reyna. There’s all that plus the virtues of shooting from impossible angles, Gennaro Gattuso’s late night whispers and the upcoming Milan derby!

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Ramble Meets... Trevor Francis Feb 05, 2020

Trevor Francis has spent over 30 years at the top of football both as a player and a manager. In this exclusive episode of Ramble Meets, Trevor talks us through his career from the very start when he broke into the Birmingham City team aged just 16, to lifting two European Cups with Nottingham Forest under Brian Clough.

There's also time to discuss Trevor's time with England including making his debut against Johan Cruyff's Holland at Wembley, playing in Italy at the same time as Diego Maradona, and his Premier League managerial career.

This episode was recorded on 12th December 2019/

Trevor's autobiography, One in a Million: The Trevor Francis Story is out now and available to purchase here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Million-Trevor-Francis-Story/dp/1785314998

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Jules & Andy: What next for Olivier Giroud, Newcastle's takeover rumours return, and office football chat Feb 04, 2020

With February here, we’re taking a look at some of the fallout from a fairly lively January transfer window on today's episode of Jules & Andy!

We begin with marooned striker Olivier Giroud who, after touted moves both within the Premier League and overseas never flourished, he remains stuck in the stands at Chelsea. We discuss where it's gone wrong for the Frenchman and how he may be able to squeeze himself into Frank Lampard's squad. We then take a look at the suspiciously timely rumours of a takeover at Newcastle United and run the rule over their own new loan signings.

There's all of that, plus a load of correspondence – including a dramatic turn in the "Shrews" vs "Shrows"-bury debate.

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The Ramble: Liverpool go 22 points clear, Jose vs Pep has spice, and more woe for West Ham Feb 03, 2020

Liverpool are brilliant etc etc. What more can be said of them at this point? We bow to our new Scouse overlords.

Further down the depths of the table Man City got Mourinhoed in North London, West Ham West Hammed themselves in east London and Nigel Pearson’s Watford are dead after they turned a 2-0 lead into a 3-2 defeat against 10-man Everton. They are dead. This cannot be stressed enough. Dead. They are going to wish they’d never been born.

We also have time for a cameo from Maurizio Sarri, to be mean about young Theo Walcott and to hear yet more of your utterly baffling suggestions as to how to “improve” the domestic cups. What is wrong with you all?

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Further reading:

Steven Bergwijn had a debut to remember:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/11924673/steven-bergwijns-instant-impact-boosts-spurs-and-jose-mourinho

Jonathan Wilson on Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool style:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2020/feb/01/pioneering-reds-the-reds-jurgen-klopp-liverpool-pressing-unlikely-origin

Odion Ighalo’s unlikely move to Man United:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/manchester-united-transfer-news-odion-ighalo-new-striker-deadline-day-latest-a9312346.html

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The Blizzard: Tottenham 1-2 Arsenal, 1987 Feb 01, 2020

On today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard, we’re looking back at the heady days of the 1987 Littlewoods Cup. John Cross, the Mirror’s chief football writer, joins us to remember the semi-final second leg replay between Tottenham and Arsenal!

With Arsenal languishing in comparative mediocrity by the early 1980s, George Graham’s arrival begun a revolution at the club – and nowhere was this typified more than in this game. Arsenal, spurred on by the half-time announcement at White Hart Lane detailing how Spurs fans could buy tickets to the final, fought back to level the second leg and force this replay. John remembers this incredible game and its crackling atmosphere as David Pleat’s free-scoring Spurs side took on Graham’s resilient Arsenal for a place in the final against Liverpool, as well as the amazing story of David Pleat giving George Graham a lift home after a cup of tea and a sandwich!

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The Preview Show: Villa Park rocks for the Carabao Cup, Spurs host Man City in the Old News Derby and Southampton trudge to Liverpool Jan 31, 2020

What a week! Carabao Cup semi-finals, the transfer window in full late stage chaos and some tidy fixtures coming up. Lovely!

There’s been drama everywhere. James Maddison chipping off at referees, Portsmouth drawing Arsenal in the FA Cup, Everton telling Barcelona where to go with their paltry £85m bit for Richarlison!

Incredibly we still find the time to talk about whaling, UB40 and Death Grips, while Mr. Manhattan postpones his holiday for the benefit of us all. Listen now, punks.

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Further reading:

Do Barcelona really want to pay £85m for Richarlison? That’s what it says here:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11671/11921012/richarlison-everton-reject-barcelonas-85m-offer

Is Bruno Fernandes the solution to Man United’s problems?

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/fa-league-cups/manchester-united-transfer-news-bruno-fernandes-joins-signing-latest-update-transform-club-a9309161.html

Is Danny Rose a Geowdie?

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/jan/29/tottenhams-danny-rose-set-to-join-newcastle-on-loan-until-end-of-season

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On The Continent: Madrid derby, the race for Italy's top four, and The Barber of Leipzig Jan 30, 2020

Greetings OTCers! It's time for yet another episode of our European football show and today Luke and Andy is joined by Spanish football expert David Cartlidge to discuss all the big stories from around the continent.

This week we look ahead to a big derby in Spain as Atletico, beset with muscle injury worries, head to the Bernabeu. What's become of El Cholo and his team this season? Meanwhile, in Italy, there's a race on for the top four, but Torino most certainly aren't in it. Roma, Atalanta and perhaps even Milan are though. Can Zlatan do the unthinkable and help this Milan side actually achieve something?

Yep, there's all this and more - Leipzig's Ralf Rangnick getting annoyed at a celebrity barber, Hatem Ben Arfa making an appearance alongside the original Ronaldo, and Steven Bergwijn rocking up at Spurs. Don't miss it!

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Ramble Meets... Joe Palmer Jan 29, 2020

On today’s Ramble Meets… episode, Andy Brassell sits down with Joe Palmer, CEO of AFC Wimbledon, to discuss his fascinating career in football.

Joe can trace his obsession for football back to the 1987 FA Cup final where his beloved Spurs lost to Coventry, and his love for the game has never wavered. After beginning his career at a PR agency selling stories for MUTV, Joe eventually found himself as the Executive Director of Strategy, Commerce and Marketing at Shakhtar Donetsk. He talks Andy through his incredible time at the club that began with Champions League knockout football and emerging stars, and ended with being evacuated from a developing war zone. Joe also discusses his current work with AFC Wimbledon as they are still searching for further investment to ensure the club can return home to Plough Lane this summer.

For more information on the Plough Lane Bond, visit the website: www.ploughlanebond.com

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Jules & Andy: A mid-season break, West Ham's struggles and can Liverpool go unbeaten? Jan 28, 2020

It’s Tuesday, and you know what that means: it’s time for another episode of Jules & Andy on Football Ramble Daily!

We begin today’s show with a chat about the upcoming ‘mid-season break' that the Premier League is trialling, where it will split one round of matches over two weekends to give players a rest. Will this help reduce player fatigue as we head towards the Euros? Or will it simply result in a piling up of fixtures elsewhere? We try to answer those questions, and discuss Jürgen Klopp’s comments on the matter.

Elsewhere, we look ahead to an intriguing midweek clash between West Ham and Liverpool. We discuss whether the Reds can go a season unbeaten and work out how West Ham might escape their current troubles.

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The Ramble: Shrewsbury rock Liverpool, Man United are BACK again, and it’s time for Newcastle’s annual takeover talk Jan 27, 2020

Y’all ready for this? On today’s Milk Football Ramble we say the word “Cumdog” a frankly uncomfortable amount, but Shrewsbury’s Jason Cummings has given himself the nickname, scored twice to bring his team back from 2-0 down against Liverpool and so has given us no other choice.

Elsewhere in the cup, the Bilić is back as Slaven’s West Brom knocked out his former club West Ham, Newcastle put on a show for their potential new owners and Man United turned on the style.

As well as all that there are Evil Fulham fans, Sir Alex Ferguson’s legacy and that word “Cumdog” again. Urgh.

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Further reading:

Jason Cummings: A character:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51258641

Are Newcastle on for a takeover:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/jan/26/saudi-340m-takeover-newcastle-leak-threatens-deal

Jurgen Klopp won’t be fielding the first team for Liverpool’s FA Cup replay with Shrewsbury:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/fa-league-cups/liverpool-fa-cup-replay-shrewsbury-jurgen-klopp-fixtures-highlights-a9303186.html

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The Blizzard: Liverpool 2-1 Blackburn, 1995 Jan 25, 2020

On today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard we head back to another epic Premiership finale. The Irish Times' and Second Captains’ Ken Early joins us to remember Blackburn’s title win on the final day of the 1994/95 season, despite a 2-1 defeat at Anfield.

Blackburn needed to win or hope title rivals Manchester United didn’t beat West Ham, to clinch their first title in more than 80 years. Many Liverpool fans at Anfield found themselves in the curious position of wanting their team to lose to Blackburn and thus denying their bitter rivals the title, as their treasured son Kenny Dalglish sat in the Blackburn dugout. Ken, Marcus and Jonathan remember the buildup to this pivotal final day that was the culmination of this season-long battle between the definitive Premier League juggernaut and their new challengers looking to halt a third successive title triumph.

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The Preview Show: Man United are bad, but then so is most of the Premier League, so they probably fit in quite well Jan 24, 2020

It's FA Cup time again! Let's all take a weekend off from how astonishingly bad the Premier League is and enjoy some red hot knockout action. Newcastle face Oxford, Chelsea and Arsenal lock horns, and Norwich try and spoil Burnley's post-Man United win party. We've covered it all in the way you'd expect, by talking about wagyu beef, Hollywood stars and moped thieves.

Elsewhere, Marcus wants to praise Southampton, Pete doesn't know how to feel after Newcastle scored twice in injury time to get a draw against Everton, and there's another instalment of The Masked Winger. Who's under there, under the mask? Let's see if we can figure it out...

This episode is sponsored by Betway.

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On The Continent: Lyon's amazing academy, Jurgen Klinsmann's misplaced badges, and Taça de Liga scenes Jan 23, 2020

We’re back with some more continental conversation as Luke Moore, Andy Brassell and Lars Sivertsen bring you another episode of On The Continent on Football Ramble Daily!

After a fantastic Coupe de France performance we begin with a discussion on Lyon’s latest academy product, 16 year-old Rayan Cherki. We discuss his impressive technical qualities and also look at the wider history of exciting graduates from their academy’s illustrious history. After that, we check in with a struggling Hertha Berlin and their coach Jurgen Klinsmann, who recently couldn’t produce his coaching badges to Bundesliga officials after leaving them in a cupboard back in the USA - an apt metaphor for their season…

Elsewhere we discuss some typically insane scenes in Portugal’s Taça de Liga, delve into the backstory of Braga manager Rúben Amorim and preview the Rome derby in our Games of the Week!

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Ramble Meets... Rick Edwards Jan 22, 2020

It’s a meeting of minds on today’s episode of Ramble Meets… as Luke sits down with writer, broadcaster and Liverpool fan Rick Edwards!

Rick can trace his fandom back to "picking the red team” in the 1986 FA Cup final aged six, and Liverpool Football Club has remained a significant pillar in his life ever since. He joins Luke in the studio to discuss his passion for football that has followed him since standing on the terraces at Molineux with his dad, right up to to being left distraught when Liverpool lost the 2018 Champions League final. They also talk more generally about football’s reflection of society, the club vs country debate and how it seems men only feel comfortable expressing emotion while in a football crowd.

You can purchase Rick's new book: 'Hollywood Wants to Kill You - The Peculiar Science of Death in the Movies' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hollywood-Wants-Kill-You-Peculiar/dp/1786496925

This episode was recorded on 20th November 2019.

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Jules & Andy: Adama Traoré’s incredible season, Graham Potter calls for patience, and another slice of Premier League action Jan 21, 2020

Greetings, one and all, to another episode of Jules & Andy on Football Ramble Daily! Pleasure to have you with us.

Today we begin with Wolves’ flying winger Adama Traoré and his hugely impressive season thus far. We discuss how his all-round game has matured since leaving Barcelona and establishing himself in England, as well as praising Wolves for their continued success. We then take a look at some of the upcoming midweek Premier League fixtures, including an intriguing clash between Brighton and Bournemouth and Arsenal’s last roll of their top four dice, as they travel to Chelsea.

There’s all that, plus a load of your correspondence! Get in touch with your some of your own via twitter: @julesbreach @andybrassell @footballramble or via email: julesandandy@footballrambledaily.com!

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The Ramble: Liverpool win again, Newcastle smash and grab, and Mike Dean is omnipresent Jan 20, 2020

Good day! Marcus, Pete and Luke round up all the big stories from the weekend's football, stories such as Mike Dean's latest big moment, Roy Keane's latest argument and how Florian Lejeune would dispose of a dead body.

We also debate the latest injury to an England hopeful, marvel at Steve Cook's athleticism and then find time to wonder who we think will get relegated from the Premier League this season. Oh, there's also a couple of emails as well, all sent in by excellently-named listeners.

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The Blizzard: Juventus 3-1 Real Madrid, 2003 Jan 18, 2020

It’s a Football Ramble Daily crossover on today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard, as we’re joined once again by Andy Brassell! Andy joins Marcus and Jonathan to discuss Juventus’ spectacular 3-1 win over Real Madrid in the 2003 Champions League semi-final.

The game was played at the notoriously derided Stadio delle Alpi on the outskirts of Turin. This, however, was different to the usually under-attended matches at Juventus’ ground, as Marcelo Lippi’s side played in front of rapturous home support. We discuss this gripping tie between two European heavyweights featuring the best and worst of Pavel Nedvěd, some questionable Real Madrid defending and an injury-enforced cameo from the great Ronaldo.

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The Preview Show: Liverpool face Man United, Mike Ashley swings into town, and Pete saves a religion Jan 17, 2020

Howdy folks, it's time for another preview show, sponsored by Betway! Rejoice! This week, Marcus, Luke and Pete get excited by Marcus Rashford's new tech and wonder if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer can take another point from Liverpool. There's also talk of Mike Ashley potentially growing another Longstaff brother, while Steve Bruce sits down for a lovely cup of tea.

In other news, Roberto Firmino has been baptised, Nigel Pearson's Watford have been getting a helping hand thanks to some coconuts, and we enjoy another instalment of podcasting's most exciting game - The Masked Winger! Who's under there, under the mask, let's see if we can figure it out!

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On The Continent: Quique Setién takes charge of Barcelona, the race for the Scudetto, and some January arrivals Jan 16, 2020

It turns out that, if you’re after the coaching job at Barcelona, all you need to show the selectors is an undying love for Johan Cruyff. That’s one of the distinct conclusions we’ve come to on today’s episode of On The Continent...

That’s right, reported fourth-choice Quique Setién takes charge of the Catalans - we discuss how he might actually be a success, while also assessing the legacy of the departing Ernesto Valverde. We then run the rule over Roberto Moreno’s start as Monaco’s new manager after two games against PSG, debate Inter and Lazio’s chances of the Scudetto and review some players that have arrived at English clubs so far this January.

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Ramble Meets... Julia Simic Jan 15, 2020

On today’s Ramble Meets… we’re joined by West Ham midfielder Julia Simic! Julia joins Luke in the studio to discuss her storied 15-year career playing for the likes of Bayern Munich, FFC Turbine Potsdam and the German national side.

From playing with boys beyond her age in Fürth, to joining the Bayern Munich senior side at 16 and playing across the Bundesliga, Julia always had a single minded desire to play football at an elite level. She talks about overcoming an ACL injury before rupturing it again in her second game back, the continued need for improved facilities in women’s football and the burgeoning popularity of the women’s game.

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Jules & Andy: Replacing Harry Kane, the mental pressures of management, and some of your correspondence Jan 14, 2020

On today’s episode of Jules & Andy, we start by discussing the renewed injury woes for Tottenham and England striker Harry Kane. Having played 300 games at just 26, we discuss what Kane can do to protect the longevity of his career and wonder what José Mourinho can do to replace the injured striker as the rest of the season unfolds.

Also, after some enlightening correspondence from our listeners, we discuss the mental strains placed on modern football managers. As they try to succeed amidst unprecedented pressure and scrutiny, we discuss how the football-watching public’s obsession with managerial personality can be so damaging to those at the top. We also get to some of your other correspondence!

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The Ramble: Liverpool get past double-right-backed Spurs, Sergio Aguero makes history, and Southampton do much better against Leicester Jan 13, 2020

That’s more like it, Southampton! Ralph Hasenhuttl insists that his side’s victory over Leicester wasn’t revenge for the 9-0 drubbing they received earlier in the season - but it definitely was. Elsewhere, Liverpool maintain their relentlessness and Sergio Agueroooooooooo reminds us all of how brilliant he is yet again.

As well as all this we share our postcards from holiday camps of yesteryear, spare a thought for Danny “Drinky” Drinkwater and have yet more email based controversy.

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Further reading:

A milestone for Sergio Aguero:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51086239

There are already knives out for Jose Mourinho:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/tottenham-hotspur-jose-mourinho-liverpool-tactics-jurgen-klopp-latest-news-a9280536.html

Ralph Hasenhuttl never thought about leaving Saints:

https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/18149956.ralph-hasenhuttl-leaving-southampton-didnt-cross-mind/

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The Blizzard: Everton 3-2 Wimbledon, 1994 Jan 11, 2020

We’re headed up to Liverpool for today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard, for a classic escape from relegation. On the docket today is the final day of the 1993/94 season, as Everton had their last roll of the dice against Wimbledon, and we’re joined by author and deCoubertin Books principle James Corbett!

After a fantastic period of success in the 1980’s, the turn of the decade brought about tougher times for the Toffees. Everton were actually one of the key five drivers in forming the then-Premiership but looked ill-equipped to deal with the change, after many senior players followed Howard Kendell out the door in the late 80s and early 90s. There were four other teams in the mix for relegation as the final round of fixtures arrived and, after going 2-0 down against Wimbledon, all hope looked lost - but Everton performed the impossible. We discuss a miraculous comeback on that nerve-shredding afternoon at Goodison Park, as fans in the adjoining Stanley Park climbed various trees in hopes of watching one of the most significant ever matches in their club’s history.

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The Preview Show: Liverpool visit Spurs, injuries ahoy for Roy, and Southampton travel to Leicester with revenge in mind Jan 10, 2020

The goings on at Man United are going on so much that they’ve reduced Sir Alex Ferguson to lonely red wine sessions in his old office, which may or may not be Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s current office. They face Norwich at the weekend in a fixture more intriguing than it has any right to be.

Spurs also host Liverpool, which should be a spicy one. Will we see Jose Mourinho attempt to park the bus? Probably, yes.

As well as discussing the upcoming action, we take some necessary detours through ear irrigation, Pizza Hut’s social media team and a particularly furious emails section. We've all got exclusive new music from Pete Donaldson. It’s time to learn!

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Further reading:

Kevin De Bruyne says Man City only worked on their tactics for 15 minutes:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11903728/kevin-de-bruyne-says-manchester-city-spent-just-15-minutes-preparing-false-nine-plan

Spurs’ defensive problems are a conundrum for Jose Mourinho:

https://theathletic.co.uk/1518570/2020/01/09/tottenham-defence-problems-mourinho/

Aston Villa have their sights set on Wembley:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2020/jan/09/jack-grealish-aston-villa-glory-leicester-carabao-cup-semi-final

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On The Continent: Milan blandness, Coupe de France madness, and Dries Mertens' sadness Jan 09, 2020

We’re back in the studio with some more continental content, as Luke Moore and Andy Brassell are joined by The Guardian’s Nicky Bandini!

We begin, as the man himself would expect, with Zlatan Ibrahimović’s largely uneventful debut for Milan. Nicky discusses how his leadership off the pitch might be more valuable than his contribution on it, as well as assessing Stefano Pioli’s struggles in the dugout. We also mention some struggles down south, as Gennaro Gattuso hasn’t had the best start at Napoli and club legend Dries Mertens now find himself resigned to the subs bench.

Elsewhere, Andy runs us through Porto’s impressive win over Sporting and their impressive boss Sérgio Conceição. There’s also some chat on perhaps Europe’s best cup competition, the Coupe de France, and a preview of some cracking Games of the Week. Table-toppers Inter against free-scoring Atalanta, anyone?

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Fantasy Five-a-Side: Felix White Jan 08, 2020

On today's episode of Fantasy Five-a-Side, Jim welcomes Felix White, founding member of the Ivor Novello-winning band The Maccabees, score writer for the cricket documentary The Edge and co-host of the cricket podcast Tailenders!

His is an unorthodox team made up of misfits and geniuses. They’ve been selected to allow him to live some incredibly specific dreams - and to find closure on a moment that happened when he somehow found himself turning out for a Fulham Legends XI. So it turns out he is the first guest to have actually lived the premise of this show.

This trip down memory lane takes in Diamond Lights, Uri Geller ruining everything, the Graham Taylor documentary The Impossible Job and much, much more. Listen in to find out who made the cut!

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Jules & Andy: The FA Cup's dwindling magic, how the tournament can find it again, and some potential January transfers Jan 07, 2020

Has the FA Cup lost some of its sparkle? What are the big teams’ attitudes towards the tournament? These are a few of the questions we’re trying to answer on today’s brand new episode of Jules & Andy!

After a mixed set of results from the third round this weekend, we debate how significant a place the Cup still holds in football’s television-dominated environment. We suggest some ways to help recapture the magic of past FA Cups, including moving the semi-finals away from Wembley and incentivising teams to take it more seriously, while Jules recounts some of her favourite memories of watching it as a fan. Elsewhere, we discuss some of the potential movers and shakers in this January’s transfer window, as Arsenal need some new personnel in defence and Manchester United could do with some creativity.

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The Ramble: FA Cup action as Rochdale hold Newcastle, Liverpool Juniors beat Everton, and Wayne Rooney rides again Jan 06, 2020

What a weekend in the FA Cup! Brave Brucey’s Brave Newcastle bravely hung on to force a replay with Rochdale, Sheffield Wednesday knocked out Brighton - and Osaze Urhoghide treated us to an adorable interview in the process - while Mike Dean inspired his beloved Tranmere to fight back from 3-0 down to draw with Watford. Lucky them.

And there’s more! Gillingham takes a kicking in the email section, poor old Robbie Savage takes a verbal kicking in the commentary box, we’re enlightened about some Kenyan team names and Glenn Tamplin continues to live his best life.

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Further reading:

Liverpool’s future looks bright:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/jan/05/jurgen-klopp-liverpool-carlo-ancelotti-everton-teenagers-reserves-reality-check

Glenn Tamplin. Just look:

https://twitter.com/glenntamplin

The 'Wayne Rooney Effect is in' effect:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50976221

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The Blizzard: Ireland 1-0 Netherlands, 2001 Jan 04, 2020

You join us in the Emerald Isle for today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard. We’re taking a look at a historic afternoon for Irish football from 2001, alongside JOE’s Dion Fanning!

The Netherlands arrived at Lansdowne Road with qualification for the 2002 World Cup on the line, while Mick McCarthy’s men had enjoyed a hugely successful qualifying campaign. Louis van Gaal had began to drift from his traditional 4-3-3 philosophy by this point, after a tough spell at Barcelona, and as this game slipped through their fingers he even finished the game playing four strikers.

In contrast, Dion remembers how this game was perhaps “the last time Irish football felt united and moving in the same direction.” The Green Army were still the usual underdogs but, with a fantastic goal from Jason McAteer and a stalwart performance from captain Roy Keane, they secured World Cup qualification in front of 35,000 at Lansdowne Road.

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The Preview Show: The FA Cup 3rd round, Mike Dean vs Jose Mourinho, and Ian Holloway's back in business Jan 03, 2020

There are potential banana skins aplenty as the FA Cup 3rd round arrives! We look ahead to those, while also casting a glance over our shoulders at Jose Mourinho and Mike Dean’s box office collision, Jack Grealish’s fascinating legs and the welcome return of Ian Holloway.

Elsewhere David Moyes has an instant impact, Charlie Adam turns some heads and if you live in Gillingham, get your pitchfork ready…

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An instantly classic Jose Mourinho rant:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/jan/01/jose-mourinho-southampton-coach-idiot-var-ballboys

Wayne Rooney is back!

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11688/11894363/wayne-rooney-interview-manchester-united-and-england-legend-ready-for-new-chapter-with-derby

David Moyes is also back!

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/west-ham-bournemouth-result-score-report-david-moyes-manager-haller-goal-a9266966.html

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On The Continent: Håland completes his big move, Leonardo Jardim has been sacked again, and Milan send out the Zlat-Signal Jan 02, 2020

We’ve got a debutant joining us on the first On The Continent of the new decade, as Andy and Lars are joined by German-based writer Ryan Hunn!

We begin with the biggest continental news as Erling Braut Håland completes his move to Borussia Dortmund. We discuss how the transfer came about and how he’ll fit into Dortmund’s front line as their first out-and-out striker in a fair while. On the other side of their transfer ledger, we also take stock of Julian Weigl’s recently-completed his move to Benfica.

Elsewhere there are some truly glorious transfers for us to celebrate, including Messrs Ben Arfa, Ibrahimovic and Cavani all making moves. And Andy gives us an update from the South of France as Leonardo Jardim has been sacked by Monaco for a second time in fourteen months.

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Ramble Meets... Troy Townsend Jan 01, 2020

To kick off 2020 on Football Ramble Daily, Andy Brassell is joined by Kick It Out’s Head of Development, Troy Townsend.

In this exclusive interview Troy discusses his varied career as a cornerstone of the footballing community, as well as how football’s social climate has changed over his life as a football fan. From his love of Pelé and Brazil throughout the 1960s, to experiencing racism on the terraces as a fan, and coaching at a variety of grassroots clubs, Troy has led a fascinating life. And, as racism continues to pervade the game, he also discusses how seriously it can affect young black footballers as well as the hugely commendable and important work of Kick It Out.

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Jules & Andy: End of Year Special Dec 31, 2019

We've arrived at the final Football Ramble Daily episode of 2019! Jules & Andy are here to ease you into a new year by looking back at some of 2019's most noteworthy moments, as well as hearing about some of your favourite memories from the year.

From Liverpool's miraculous comeback against Barcelona to Andy taking his godson - a fanatical Spurs fan - to their new stadium for the first time, there's loads to get through. We also praise the off-the-field work of Raheem Sterling and Maggie Murphy, while Jules takes stock of improving gender equality within football broadcasting and the wider football community.

Thanks so much for your support throughout our best year yet! We're back tomorrow as usual with a brand new Ramble Meets... episode for you to enjoy!

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The Ramble: David Moyes returns to West Ham, Arsenal lose but improve, and VAR is rubbish again. And again. And again… Dec 30, 2019

David Moyes is back in charge at West Ham as they once again ask him to ferry them to safety! Is anything surprising any more? No, not really.

Elsewhere in London, Arsenal and Chelsea played out an energetic game that felt like a victory for Arsenal - despite it being a victory for Chelsea - because they weren’t booed off. Small victories and all that.

There was also lots of action in the Championship, Steven Gerrard’s Rangers got one over on Celtic and we chat thrusting, IKEA stadiums and cramp.

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Further reading:

The Ferryman returns to West Ham:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50942538

Positives in defeat for Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/11897191/arsenal-lose-to-chelsea-but-some-positives-for-mikel-arteta

Francis Benali MBE:

https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/18125951.francis-benali-made-mbe-netting-huge-amount-cancer-research-uk/

A big win for Rangers in the Old Firm derby:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/dec/29/rangers-celtic-scottish-premiership-old-firm-derby-report

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The Blizzard: Liverpool 2-1 Arsenal, 2004 Dec 28, 2019

Joining us on today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard, is The Independent’s Vithushan Ehantharajah! His chose today's game based on pure, glorious nostalgia: Liverpool 2-1 Arsenal from 2004.

This game, with its mix of technical ability and unrelenting pace, was a tremendous advert for the Premier League. Arsenal’s performances were beginning to falter after coming off their invincible season, though this was still only their second defeat in 55 league matches. The goal they did score, a truly glorious one, served as a fleeting mirage of that previous Arsenal. Their opponents came flying out the traps, with Xabi Alonso particularly impressive, and played their part in a classic Premier League affair. And it was all rounded off by Neil Mellor’s astonishing goal deep into injury time!

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The Preview Show: Chelsea visit Arsenal, drama at the bottom, and Alan Pardew’s at The Hague at last Dec 27, 2019

Christmas might be over but the PL never, ever, never stops, so we’re back to ruminate on Chelsea’s visit to Arsenal’s Emirates Enmity Bowl, the heartwarming tale of Liverpool’s Milly Elliot and a Steve Bruce Old Trafford belly rub for the ages.

As well as all this there’s plenty of festive fun, games galore (one game), the acceptance that Norwich are just rubbish and theories on how you’d get rid of Duncan Ferguson if you for some reason had to.

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Trent Alexander Arnold is really, really good at football:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2019/dec/26/liverpool-right-back-playmaker-trent-alexander-arnold-leicester

Frank Lampard wants more character from Chelsea:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50847254

Nigel Pearson is happy with star pupil Ben Foster:

https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/18123856.nigel-pearson-praises-ben-foster-watford-draw-sheffield-united/

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Jules & Andy: Sheffield United continue to impress, Southampton travel to the Bridge, and Leicester try to close the gap Dec 24, 2019

It’s Christmas Eve, and there’s a brand new episode of Jules & Andy wrapped up under the tree!

We’re here to take a look at some of the upcoming Boxing Day fixtures, and begin with Sheffield Utd’s home game against Watford. We discuss the remarkable achievements of Chris Wilder and his players as the newly-promoted side sit fifth in the table. We also praise Southampton and their improved performances - and how it all could have been so different had Ralph Hasenhüttl been sacked after their 9-0 thrashing. And we finish with Leicester’s final throw of their title-racing dice, as they host newly-crowned world champions Liverpool.

We’ve got all of that plus some of your correspondence, which includes what footballing presents are on our listeners’ wish lists!

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The Ramble: Liverpool are champions of the world, Lampard bests Mourinho, and Manchester win the battle of the Citys Dec 23, 2019

Given that they’re so far ahead, Liverpool took the weekend off to go and win another trophy in Doha, while Riyad Mahrez came back to haunt Leicester as Brendyball came up short against Man City. Elsewhere, Nigel Pearson’s revitalised Watford were too much for the ghost of Man United.

Forget all that though, because Miguel Almiron scored! It finally happened and it could not have been more adorable.

Aside from all this football nonsense we confess to a historic panettone theft, chat head bonks and envision massive cherries.

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Further reading:

In memory of the great Martin Peters:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42371814

Miguel Delaney on the racism crisis:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/tottenham-chelsea-rudiger-racism-report-abuse-latest-a9257451.html

Ole’s angry about Man United’s “testimonial pace”:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/dec/22/ole-gunnar-solskjaer-manchester-united-watford-testimonial

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The Blizzard: Red Star 2-2 Bayern Munich, 1991 Dec 21, 2019

On today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard, we’re looking back at an absolutely phenomenal match - one that Jonathan describes as potentially his favourite ever game of football. The Athletic’s Rafa Honigstein joins us to represent the other half of this fixture, as Bayern Munich take on Red Star Belgrade in the second leg of the 1991 European Cup semi-finals.

Political instability formed an all-encompassing backdrop to this game, with Slovenia and Croatia both declaring independence unilaterally in the months leading up to this game, and it was built up as a momentous footballing occasion. The 1991 European Cup was a tournament both sides were desperate to win; Bayern were obsessed with winning the European Cup again after 1976, and had suffered some traumatic final defeats in subsequent matches, while the Yugoslavian national side had notoriously lost a range of finals in the latter half of the 20th Century. With a home defeat in the first leg, Bayern were praying for a miracle - as we discover, the game more than lived up to this sizeable billing.

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The Preview Show: Everton host Arsenal in the New Manager Derby, Leicester & Man City battle for third, and it’s Mourinho vs Lampard at Spurs Dec 20, 2019

What a week for new managers, as Mikel Arteta takes the reins at Arsenal (probably at the time of recording) and Carlo Ancelotti rocks up at Everton (possibly etc etc). Bouncy new managers galore!

There’s even more to get excited about as Leicester put Brendyball to the test against assistant-managerless Man City, while Jose Mourinho’s Spurs host Frank Lampard’s Chelsea in a sentence that is still new enough to seem really weird.

But there’s more! Shark eyes and squeaky eyes! RoboPete! The Graham Souness Chest Hair Advent Calendar! That’s the sandwich.

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Man City furious as they’re blindsided by Arsenal’s surprise swoop for Mikel Arteta:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/dec/18/arsenal-mikel-arteta-manager-manchester-city

Carlo Ancelloti has a lot of work to do:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/fa-league-cups/everton-leicester-duncan-ferguson-carlo-ancelotti-manager-epl-a9253006.html

Liverpool leave it late but reach the Club World Cup final:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/50842958

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On The Continent: Dortmund and Leipzig slug it out, El Clásico ends goalless, and Goal Bae returns Dec 19, 2019

The Fussball-Meisters are back again for a brand new episode of On The Continent. There’s a whole load of stuff on the docket today, and we begin with last night’s El Clásico. It was the first goalless tie between the two sides since 2002, and Real Madrid were (predictably) unhappy with some of the officiating. We discuss Zinedine Zidane’s deserved public praise for Gareth Bale after his impressive display, as well as Luka Jović’s struggles in the Spanish capital.

We then take stock of a crazy Bundesliga game Andy saw earlier this week, as a Jadon Sancho-inspired Dortmund somehow didn’t emerge victorious from a cracking 3-3 with RB Leipzig. We also celebrate the goalscoring return of original OTC Goalbae Patrik Schick, before looking ahead to Leipzig’s intriguing matchup against Spurs in the Champions League and previewing the draw more generally.

James also talks about his recent chat with Max Allegri, and we have some cracking Games of the Week lined up. Join us!

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Ramble Meets... Sébastien Haller Dec 18, 2019

On today's episode of Ramble Meets... Andy heads to West Ham's training ground to speak to West Ham and France youth international Sebastien Haller!

In this exclusive interview, Sebastien sits down with Andy to discuss his upbringing in France and being 'tricked' into having a trial at Auxerre with 100 other youngsters. We also hear about his hugely impressive spells at Utrecht and Eintracht Frankfurt, including winning the DFB-Pokal for the latter, and the contrasts between the different European leagues he has already ventured to in his young career.

This episode was made possible by our sponsors, Betway.

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Pour Ramble Meets aujourd'hui Andy dirige vers le centre d'entraînement de West Ham et parle avec l'attaquant de France Espoirs Sébastien Haller!

Dans notre interview exclusive, Sébastien se rappelle pour nous tout son parcours, de son enfance et ses débuts dans le monde de foot pro, quand il est allé en essai à Auxerre par hasard.

On entend aussi de ses grandes moments de succès à Utrecht et Eintracht Frankfurt - victoire en finale de la Coupe d'Allemagne comprise - et les différences entre toutes les championnats différents dans lesquelles il a joué.

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Jules & Andy: The A23 Derby, Brighton's mixed season, and changes to football broadcasting Dec 17, 2019

We’re back for a new episode of Jules & Andy, hot off the press after an entertaining draw in the A23 Derby!

After watching the game at Ramble HQ, we give a thorough assessment of the match and the two teams' seasons thus far. Jules admits how frustrating it was to not taking all three points from Selhurst Park and gives her thoughts on the Seagulls' mixed results. After that, we turn our attentions to potential changes in football broadcasting, after studies have found that television audience numbers have taken a notable hit over recent seasons. We discuss a variety of initiatives, including some seen across BT Sport's Champions League coverage, that could help to improve the viewing experience.

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The Ramble: Bournemouth shock Chelsea, Norwich blunt Leicester, and Man City beat Arsenal in their sleep Dec 16, 2019

Us again, after another weekend of football. What a game this is.

Mikel Arteta may have had a preview of his very own Ghost of Christmas Future, as Man City brushed past apolitical-Arsenal on autopilot. Leicester weren’t “top enough” to keep up with Liverpool, as they were held by Norwich, and Big Dunc Ferguson kept up the good work with a point at Old Trafford, even if poor Moise Kean suffered the indignity of being a sub for a sub.

As well as all this we muse on sleepy voiced sat-navs, “loopy behaviour” and wearable Pete Donaldsons. They’re not yet in production but if there’s enough demand we’ll probably look into it.

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Further reading:

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits Man United ran out of ideas against Everton:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/dec/15/ole-gunnar-solskjaer-manchester-united-everton

How on earth do you motivate Mesut Ozil?

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/mesut-ozil-arsenal-next-club-premier-league-perfect-player-managers-given-up-a9245036.html

A difficult afternoon for Moise Kean:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50802290

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The Blizzard: Cambridge United 5-1 Bristol City, 1990 Dec 14, 2019

On today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard, we’re joined by the leader of that mob over at The Guardian: it’s Football Weekly host Max Rushden! He’s here to talk about Cambridge United. Obviously.

In fairness, Max brings a cracking game to the table: Cambridge United 5-1 Bristol City from the 1989/90 FA Cup. This was the start of a hugely impressive run of form for the U’s, as they went on to gain promotion and reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup - feats they repeated a year later. They built this success on legendary manager John Beck’s genius philosophy of: 1) every marginal gain is a necessity and 2) pump the ball down the channels. This philosophy took Bristol City to pieces and dragged Cambridge all the way to the verge of the Premier League’s first ever season two years later.

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The Preview Show: Man City head to Arsenal, Wolves and Spurs prepare a ding dong, and Crystal Palace host not-local rivals Brighton Dec 13, 2019

This is Ramble number 5! We’ve got a little bit of Jesus, for City, a little bit of Ljungberg, he’s pretty, a little bit of Keggy, he’s a mess, a little bit a Pearson, he’s intense.

That’s enough of that. We take a particularly giddy look over good wins for a Matthew McConaghey-hosting Chelsea and Man City in the Champions League, Jonjo Shelvey’s beef with Pete_69 (Donaldson?), reminisce about playground goalposts, Godzilla and so much more. Listen please.

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Gabriel Jesus is in fine form:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/man-city-gabriel-jesus-dinamo-zagreb-champions-league-sergio-aguero-a9243296.html

Is Nathan Ake about to move?

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11743/11883642/why-nathan-ake-is-linked-with-chelsea-man-city-and-spurs

Matthew McConaghey’s trip to Stamford Bridge:

https://www.chelseafc.com/en/videos/v/2019/12/11/hollywood-actor-matthew-mcconaughey-on-watching-his-first-chelse-hkYjZ3aTE6dSgs4jvRa_JsLIi_S_LY6Y

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On The Continent: Champions League competitiveness, disappointment for Inter, and Gennaro Gattuso gets back in the mix Dec 12, 2019

The gang are finally back together for another episode of On The Continent!

With the Champions League group stage wrapped up, we assess the competitiveness of a tournament that has no teams from outside the traditional top 5 leagues in its knockout stages. RB Salzburg were one of the underdogs who came closest to qualifying, but couldn’t get the result they needed against Liverpool. We discuss some of their other bright young stars aside from Erling Braut Håland, as Liverpool are reportedly lining up a move for Japanese attacker Takumi Minamino.

Elsewhere, after their elimination from the tournament, James gives a thorough assessment of Inter’s performances this season and how far they still have to go under Antonio Conte. Andy brings us a Lyon update after their laboured win over nine-man Nîmes, and Gennaro Gattuso is the new Napoli boss. We repeat: Gennaro Gattuso is the new Napoli boss. It’s tremendous stuff, it really is.

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Ramble Meets... Oliver Kay on Adrian Doherty Dec 11, 2019

On today’s episode of Ramble Meets… Luke is joined by Oliver Kay, senior football writer for The Athletic and author of ‘Forever Young: The Story of Adrian Doherty, Football’s Lost Genius’. It’s the topic of that book that he joins us to discuss today as we look back on the fascinating, but ultimately tragic, life of teenage football prodigy Adrian Doherty.

Oliver vividly tells the story of a 16 year-old with such exceptional talent that he was held in the same esteem as Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes in the Manchester United youth setup in the early 1990s. Remembered as an eccentric character whose interest lay in music, books and poetry, Doherty’s burgeoning career was cut short by a horrific cruciate injury - and his life tragically ended at just 26 after an accident in Den Haag. Oliver and Luke discuss his fascinating story, wondering whether football clubs should have a responsibility to cater for different personality types, and ponder what might have been...

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Jules & Andy: Pearson to Watford, Dean Smith's Villa and Gareth Southgate's Christmas cards Dec 10, 2019

Welcome to today's episode of Jules & Andy on Football Ramble Daily!

This week the tremendous twosome cover Nigel Pearson's appointment as Watford manager, something that no-one (including either of them!) saw coming. After that there's chat about the Dean Smith project at Aston Villa and whether, after a huge financial outlay, they're in trouble of going straight back down again this season.

There's also troubling news as reports of homophobic chanting in the Premier League surface on the weekend the top flight celebrated LGBT inclusion as part of the Rainbow Laces campaign.

There's also plenty of time for your correspondence as well, so stick around for that. Most of it is about Christmas stockings and baubles; make of that what you will...

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The Ramble: United come out on top in Manchester, Big Dunc starts strongly and Vardy's gonna Vard Dec 09, 2019

Ole Gunnar Solsjkaer has brought Man United back! Again. The Red Devils all but handed the title to Liverpool with victory over Man City, unless Jamie Vardy has something to say about that, which he very well might, what with him being Jamie Vardy and all that.

Elsewhere, Big Duncan Ferguson got off to a great start as Big Everton beat Chelsea, while the Steve Bruce masterclass continues at Newcastle with Jonjo Shelvey is playing like the player Marcus always knew he was.

If that’s all a bit too footbally for you we of course cover more than that, such as chess, errant stags and some very old references.

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Further reading:

An emotional day for Duncan Ferguson:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/dec/08/duncan-ferguson-timing-tactics-everton

An emotional day for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, too:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/man-city-vs-manchester-united-ole-gunnar-solskjaer-derby-result-tactics-a9237481.html

Brendan Rodgers on bettering the Ice Kings:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11712/11881737/leicester-manager-brendan-rodgers-hails-historic-day-after-beating-aston-villa

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The Blizzard: Liverpool 3-3 West Ham United, 2006 Dec 07, 2019

We’re heading back to 2006 for the latest episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard, to a match our guest described as “perhaps the best FA Cup final there had ever been.” It’s the 2006 final between Liverpool and West Ham, and our guest is the Guardian football writer Jacob Steinberg!

The FA Cup had seen some fairly underwhelming finals throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, but this game in Cardiff gloriously bucked that trend. West Ham, with Alan Pardew in only his second full season in charge, took on the European champions in front of 71,000 at the Millennium Stadium. We discuss the lead up to the game and the respective sides’ impressive seasons, as well as the match itself - that late Steven Gerrard howitzer included.

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The Preview Show: Liverpool put Marco Silva under pressure, Leicester keep up the pace, and Chelsea get back to winning ways Dec 06, 2019

The Amazon era has begun! Liverpool left five goals with neighbours Everton as the streaming behemoth gave us a glimpse into the future. In the same evening, Jose Mourinho made an unhappy return to Old Trafford, Jamie Vardy continued to close in on his own scoring record and Watford kept being rubbish.

We still had time to ruminate on a potential summer transfer coup for Leicester City, Kevin Keegan’s fines and Chris Kamara’s beautiful, beautiful body. We recorded this episode on Thursday 5th, before Marco Silva was fired (another Ramble Curse). We'll cover that story in full on Monday!

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Virgil van Dijk is full of praise for Liverpool’s squad players:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/dec/05/virgil-van-dijk-liverpool-squad-players-everton

It wasn’t all plain sailing for Amazon viewers:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/amazon-prime-video-football-live-streams-tv-premier-league-fixtures-not-working-tonight-a9233346.html

Jack Grealish has been getting some treatment:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11677/11878449/chelsea-2-1-aston-villa-dean-smith-says-jack-grealish-is-at-risk-of-injury-from-persistent-fouls

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On The Continent: Atletico's struggles, Cagliari's stunning win, and some glamour at Hertha Dec 05, 2019

We’re back for some more continental conversation with a new episode of On The Continent! With James whisked away to Italy, Andy and Lars are joined by Mark Langdon, football editor of the Racing Post!

After making the obligatory case for Lionel Messi’s defence in light of his sixth Ballon d’Or win, we get stuck into some intriguing La Liga action as Atlético lose to Barcelona - thanks to a goal from the aforementioned Argentine. We discuss the difficulties Diego Simeone faces bedding new players into his specific system and their distinct lack of goals.

We also talk about Lille's impressive run of form, including Jonathan Ikone’s winner against Lyon and an impressive performance from forgotten man Renato Sanches. There's also chat about Cagliari’s mental win over Sampdoria and our Games of the Week!

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Ramble Meets... Declan Rice Dec 04, 2019

We return to West Ham’s training ground for another episode of Ramble Meets… where this time we’re joined by West Ham and England midfielder Declan Rice.

When he began to train with the West Ham first team at just seventeen, Declan always had an unrelenting focus and desire to become a professional footballer. In this exclusive interview, the England player talks to Luke about his time in the youth setup and the paramount importance of working hard, regardless of talent. He also discusses his burgeoning West Ham career, why he wasn’t nervous when making his England debut and the chances of him returning to centre back in the future.

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Jules & Andy: Spurs' new start, the same old Watford, and the future of Premier League broadcasting Dec 03, 2019

It’s Tuesday, which means Breach and Brassell are in situ for a brand new episode of Jules & Andy! Join us!

Having watched one of Tottenham’s two home games under José Mourinho this week, we discuss their expectations under the new boss and how the fans are feeling about his appointment. Then we take a look at Southampton’s huge win against Watford, as the league’s managerial merry-go-round claimed Quique Sánchez Flores as its fourth victim. We also get to some of your Twitter questions about streamlining Premier League viewing rights and the troubling situation at AFC Wimbledon!

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The Ramble: Leicester leave it late, business as usual for Arsenal, and Steve Bruce blunts Man City Dec 02, 2019

On reflection this was always going to be a terrible time for Pep Guardiola to enter into the gladiatorial (Sports Direct) arena that is the Brucey Bowl, but to his credit Man City did at least emerge with a point - thanks to Jonjo Shelvey.

Leicester left it late to take advantage, but take advantage they did. Is Jamie Vardy planning another party? Let’s assume yes.

Elsewhere Arsenal’s first performance under Freddie Ljungberg was less than handsome - an insult to the man’s bone structure - sheep dogs make a surprising appearance, Marcus makes a salty Google search suggestion and at one point we just start listing beasts. Get involved.

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Further reading:

The Euro 2020 draw has been (mostly) made:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/nov/29/euro-2020-draw-team-by-team-guide-to-the-20-qualified-nations

David Martin’s emotional Premier League debut:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/11874891/david-martin-west-ham-goalkeeper-struggled-to-eat-ahead-of-premier-league-debut

Unai Emery’s sacking had been coming:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/arsenal-news-unai-emery-sacked-kroenke-manager-latest-a9228001.html

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The Blizzard: France 2-1 Italy, 2000 Nov 30, 2019

n today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard, we’re joined by Michael Cox - writer for The Athletic and author of both The Mixer and Zonal Marking.

We’re taking a look back at the Euro 2000 final between world champions France and an unfancied Italy side. So unfancied, in fact, that Italian newspaper headlines read “Stay at home, Italy” on the eve of the tournament. But, after beating the Netherlands on penalties in the semi-finals, the Italians went up against a hugely talented France side featuring Zinedine Zidane at the peak of his powers. We discuss the buildup to the game, how football tactics were changing around the turn of the millennium and some unflustered coolness from Robert Pires.

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The Preview Show: Frank Lampard’s Chelsea Jr host West Ham, Man City visit the toon, and Jamie Vardy continues to defy all logic Nov 29, 2019

It’s Friday! Football tomorrow! Yes! We look ahead to some of it, as is tradition, casting glances towards Chelsea taking on West Ham, Everton probably getting banged by Jamie “I hate the gym” Vardy and Leicester City, while Pep Guardiola takes his Man City team up to the Brucey Bowl to try and win a battle of managerial wits at Newcastle.

David Moyes makes an appearance - it’s that time of year after all - while Keisuke Honda makes an interesting career decision and Watford decide to keep their inexplicable elk badge after all.

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Jamie Vardy on his decision to retire from international duty:

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jamie-vardy-admits-big-decision-3584182

There’s still much to do for Frank Lampard at Chelsea:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/chelsea-valencia-frank-lampard-champions-league-ngolo-kante-jorginho-news-a9221121.html

David Moyes looms large over the Premier League:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/11871748/david-moyes-poised-for-everton-or-west-ham-with-marco-silva-and-manuel-pellegrini-in-trouble

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On The Continent: More arguing at Napoli, Erling Braut Håland scores again, and Romelu Lukaku impresses Nov 28, 2019

The headteacher's away, which means Brassell Meister and Signore Horncastle are joined by Herre Sivertsen for today’s episode of On The Continent!

We break down another frantic week of Champions League action, and begin with Liverpool’s draw with Napoli. James discusses the strained relations between the players and Carlo Ancelotti & whether that situation can improve. Elsewhere in Group E, we get an update from Lars in Erling Braut Håland Corner, as the astonishing young Norwegian scored his 27th goal in 19 games.

We also find time to discuss Inter’s in-form strike partnership, a rip-roaring Real Madrid performance and Borussia Dortmund’s continued struggles under Lucien Favre. Plus, Zlatan’s upset some people and there’s a cracking derby to look forward to in our Games of the Week.

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Ramble Meets... James Saban Nov 27, 2019

We’re off to West Ham's training ground in Rush Green for today's Ramble Meets… episode, as Luke speaks to first team Kit Manager James Saban.

James gives Luke a tour of the club’s facilities, including the changing rooms and boot room, all while discussing his 12-year career at West Ham. We talk about the intricate demands of the role that go way beyond preparing the kit for match days, the busy upcoming Christmas period and how his job has changed over his time at the club.

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Jules & Andy: Managers under pressure, the state of the title race, and Spurs and Arsenal's European hopes Nov 26, 2019

On today’s episode of Jules & Andy, we’re taking a look at the distress signals being set off from various sinking ships across the Premier League. Marco Silva might not survive Everton’s intimidating run of fixtures, and we debate whether Quique Sánchez Flores is under pressure at Watford after just nine games. How long will they survive?

We then move on to the nine point gap Manchester City will need to make up against Liverpool, and ask whether they are still fighting for this title. Plus, ahead of our respective trips to European football in the capital this week, we ask how far Tottenham and Arsenal can expect to go in their European campaigns.

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The Ramble: Jose Mourino’s first win, Arsenal’s latest rubbish, and Sheffield United’s rollercoaster Nov 25, 2019

There’s pressure on managers throughout the Premier League this week, with disgruntled glances being shot in the directions of Unai Emery, Manuel Pellegrini and Marco Silva- though Jose Mourinho enjoyed a winning start, even if we shouldn’t make it all about him.

It’s not all gloom in the Premier League though, with Liverpool, Man City and Sheffield United continuing to strut their stuff… Stuffs? No, stuff.

Elsewhere, Pete is recruiting for what sounds like a worrying project, there’s yet more juice from Rafa Benitez’s time at Newcastle and there are Steves as far as the eye can see.

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Further reading:

Rafa Benitez explains microwaves to a Mike Ashley stooge:

https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rafa-benitez-reveals-detail-mike-17307918

The Copa Libertadores final! On the BBC!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQtuoK2pIqk

Patrick Thistle’s sort of lottery win:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50496062

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The Blizzard: Liverpool 3-0 Borussia Mönchengladbach, 1973 Nov 23, 2019

On today's episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard, we're heading back to one of the finest nights in Liverpool FC's illustrious European history. It's Liverpool vs Borussia Mönchengladbach in the 1973 UEFA Cup final - and we're joined by Independent writer, former Times football editor and Liverpool fan Tony Evans!

Back in this era the UEFA Cup was a hugely illustrious tournament, where each winner would have to beat many of Europe's elite on their way to the trophy. Liverpool played Mönchengladbach for just 27 minutes before torrential rain led to the game being called off- so the two teams returned the next night to replay the fixture. Liverpool manager Bill Shankly, who was under pressure heading into the game, noticed Mönchengladbach were vulnerable in the air and implemented the tactics the subsequent night, which led to one of Liverpool's finest European performances.

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The Preview Show: Jose Mourinho joins Spurs, Man City host Chelsea, and it’s the Roy Hodgson derby at Selhurst Park Nov 22, 2019

Well, the football gods have really thrown us a bone here. Jose Mourinho at Spurs! We do our best to figure out what we think about it and there’s only one thing we’re sure about… this, will be a SPICY MEATBALL!

There’s more; there are the trifling matters of Man City hosting Chelsea in a potentially goal-heavy match; Gareth Bale utterly mugging off one of the biggest clubs on earth and some very interesting facts about mustard.

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Ten challenges facing Jose Mourinho at Spurs:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/11865429/jose-mourinho-at-tottenham-what-are-the-10-biggest-challenges-facing-spurs-new-boss

What next for Mauricio Pochettino?

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/mauricio-pochettino-sacked-next-club-jose-mourinho-tottenham-news-latest-a9210266.html

Gareth Bale and his naughty flag:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2019/nov/20/gareth-bale-and-that-wales-golf-madrid-flag-real-are-not-amused

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On The Continent: Luis Enrique's international return, Mauricio Pochettino's next move and Gareth Bale's recent troubles Nov 21, 2019

Hei og velkommen to another episode of On The Continent! Lars Sivertsen joins Andy and Luke this week to discuss some fallout from the European qualifiers, and look ahead to the return of the European domestic game.

We begin with discussing Gareth Bale's latest troubles at Real Madrid, after the flying of the ill-advised 'Wales, Golf, Madrid' flag. Bale has missed six games through injury for his club, yet was hugely impressive in his two recent games for Wales; we evaluate whether Bale deserves any sympathy and what his next move might be. We then mull over Luis Enrique's return to the Spanish national side after stepping down for personal reasons in June, and the RFEF's mismanagement of the situation. There's also time for chat about the fallout from the José Mourinho x Mauricio Pochettino saga and reveal our Games of the Week!

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Ramble Meets... Gary Lewin Nov 20, 2019

Gary Lewin has been at the forefront of physiotherapy and medical care in football for over 30 years. The former Arsenal, West Ham and England physiotherapist joins Luke Moore to discuss his experiences in the game, from his time under George Graham and Arsene Wenger up to setting up his own private clinic this year.

In this exclusive interview, Gary offers some fascinating insight into the demands placed on elite physiotherapists working under immense pressure in top-level sport. He discusses how football can improve its understanding of concussion and mental health problems, describes the feeling of telling a player their career is over due to injury and the problems around young players breaking into the England squad at a young age.

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Jules & Andy: Working from Euro 2020, the Women's football weekend, and our favourite ever matches Nov 19, 2019

Greetings from Football Ramble Daily HQ, where your favourite duo are back with another episode!

With England safely qualified for the Euros, and the other home nations still in contention, we look ahead to how the multi-city tournament next summer will affect travelling fans and journalists. We discuss how some of the host cities can maintain an air of excitement across the four weeks, as well as some logistical difficulties we'll face while working at the tournament. We also look back at the huge success of the Women's football weekend, as Jules presented live coverage from the North London derby, which included record attendance numbers and some cracking matches!

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The Ramble: England seeded, Wales get the job done, and Northern Ireland come close Nov 18, 2019

England finish their Euro 2020 qualification campaign with a 4-0 win while Wales and Ireland can still qualify automatically. It’s happening, people, and there’s nothing you can do to stop it. There’s going to be a festival of football next summer and we and all our giddy aunts are invited.

There’s also a probably well overdue return for the corrections and clarifications section, Mick McCarthy’s questionable memory and tales of Pete’s surprising heritage.

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Further reading:

Questions remain over how England best line up:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50455052

Kieffer Moore doesn’t mind if Wales win ugly:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12018/11863816/wales-striker-kieffer-moore-more-happy-with-substance-over-style

The Dutch are back:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/nov/17/virgil-van-dijk-netherlands-where-we-belong

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The Blizzard: Manchester United 3-2 Juventus, 1997 Nov 16, 2019

On today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard, we’re joined by football writer and Guardian contributor John Brewin. Here’s here to discuss a scintillating group stage match in the 1997 Champions League: Manchester United 3-2 Juventus.

Even as Serie A’s reign as the world’s greatest league was coming to a close, Juventus were still a totemic footballing powerhouse. Sir Alex Ferguson regularly measured his side against his Italian counterparts, but struggled to break through the glass ceiling that English teams typically faced in European competition. Those who performed well domestically were then beaten by cannier, more impressive sides from across the continent- as the first minute of this game typified. However, what followed Del Piero’s first-minute opener was a fantastic response from United, buoyed on by the Old Trafford faithful, as they began to establish themselves as one of Europe’s elite.

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The Preview Show: England qualify in style, Finland are on the brink, and Wales face a test Nov 15, 2019

England celebrated their 1000th game with an emphatic win in front of the King of Surrey (Marcus) to get us all excited about the prospect of how they might perform at Euro 2020, especially given how many games are at Wembley. Are we being overly optimistic? We’re not even sure ourselves.

Elsewhere Wales need to beat Azerbaijan before a sterner test against Hungary, Northern Ireland have the tiny issue of a game against the Netherlands and the football gods have shone upon us to potentially create a Ramble dream team at Hearts.

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Further reading:

How well can England do at Euro 2020?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50049591

Finland are THIS close to qualification!

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/nov/14/finland-history-qualify-euro-2020-first-major-football-finals

Gareth Bale is back for Wales, and he’s… a bit injured:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12018/11860153/gareth-bales-commitment-to-wales-leaves-no-excuses-says-ben-davies

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On The Continent: David Villa bids farewell, Mönchengladbach pull ahead, and repeated rotation for Ronaldo Nov 14, 2019

We begin today’s episode of On The Continent by discussing the recent news of David Villa’s retirement. We discuss his storied career and where he sits alongside the great strikers of modern football, before trying to work out the next move of another storied striker from recent times: Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Elsewhere, James talks us through Cristiano Ronaldo being perpetually substituted by Maurizio Sarri, as well as Milan’s current struggles. And there’s even time for chat on the title race in Bundesliga and Hansi Flick! Yaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

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Ramble Meets... Clive Allen Nov 13, 2019

On today’s Ramble Meets… Andy Brassell is joined by former QPR, Tottenham, Manchester City and England striker Clive Allen!

With his new autobiography ‘Up Front’ recently released, Clive joins Andy to discuss his 17-year professional career as a prolific forward through the eighties and nineties. The two reminisce about a range of his experiences including the challenging start to his professional career at Arsenal and Crystal Palace, his time playing at Bordeaux and the mental strain professional footballers have to bear.

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Jules & Andy: The Lionesses' stuttering performances, trusting youth at United, and the prominence of diving Nov 12, 2019

ules & Andy are back with some breaking news to kick off this episode, as Neil Warnock leaves Cardiff City with immediate effect. We discuss the hugely impressive job Warnock has done at Cardiff during his tenure, and consider the implications for the Championship as a whole.

After that news flash, we get into the Lionesses’ recent stuttering performances and evaluate how successful Phil Neville has been at the helm. We also discuss Manchester United’s impressive recent run of form, as well as the prominence of diving in this post-VAR apocalyptic landscape.

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The Ramble: Liverpool take the points at Anfield, Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester are better than OK, and Watford finally win Nov 11, 2019

Advantage Liverpool! Jurgen Klopp’s men struck a huge blow over their rivals in the race for the title, who themselves comfortably beat Arsenal at the King Power stadium the day before.

Wolves impressed once again, while we’re starting to fear for Norwich after a home defeat to Watford. Where are you, Norwich? Let’s be ‘avin you.

Elsewhere Michael O’Neill doubles his employment, we here about a ‘90s player who’s still turning out for a club and bring you a Chicago weather report.

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Further reading:

Brendan Rodgers’ excellent start to life at Leicester:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2019/nov/10/brendan-rodgers-vision-leicester-city-sight-of-another-miracle-arsenal

Peter Crouch says Liverpool fans are keeping a lid on things:

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/50370087

Frankfurt’s captain - captain - David Abraham gets himself sent off for a daft reason:

https://www.bbc.com/sport/av/football/50369699

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The Blizzard: Liverpool 0-2 Arsenal, 1989 Nov 09, 2019

For anyone who thinks the 2012 Aguero goal was the most startling finish to a top flight season, you’ve not looked back at the final day of the 1988/89 First Division. That’s where we are heading on today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard.

We’re joined by Amy Lawrence, journalist for The Athletic and author of 89: Arsenal’s Greatest Moment, Told in Our Own Words. She’s the perfect person to talk us through Liverpool 0-2 Arsenal, the title decider that came after every other English professional side had already finished their season. We discuss the game’s connection to the Hillsborough disaster just six weeks before, and the feeling of dread around the Arsenal camp leading up to a clash with their title rivals. Listen on for the story of one of the most dramatic matches in the history of the game in this country.

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The Preview Show: Liverpool face Man City, Arsenal visit Leicester, and Chelsea hope to learn from Crystal Palace Nov 08, 2019

Hello from Canada! We’re away on our travels but don’t think that means we’ve forgotten you.

We cast a glance over possibly the most significant thigh rubber of the season when Liverpool and Man City face off, factor Jamie Vardy into our thoughts on Leicester vs Arsenal and look back at Chelsea’s eventful Champions League adventures.

Elsewhere; TV tattoos, Chris Kamara’s generosity and suggestions for Watford’s new badge.

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Further reading:

Is Liverpool vs Man City now English football’s biggest game?

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2019/nov/07/liverpool-manchester-city-england-biggest-game-klopp-guardiola

Kyle Walker: Goalkeeper:

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/50327003

Watford’s potential new badges:

https://www.footyheadlines.com/2019/09/20-final-watford-fc-logo-options.html?m=1

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On The Continent: Midweek Champions League madness, a weekend of derbies, and is Arsene making his move? Nov 07, 2019

We’re back with another episode of On The Continent, and the headmaster is away! Yes, with Luke off with The Ramble chasing the bright lights of Broadway, James and Andy are joined by renowned OTC guest Lars Sivertsen! The three of them are here to break down another cracking round of Champions League football, as well as look ahead to domestic games this weekend.

There’s chat about Chelsea and Ajax’s truly absurd draw, Inter and Dortmund desperately trying to prove who’s worse at defending and Rudi Garcia angering his own fans, despite their 3-1 win over Benfica. We also look ahead to this weekend with our Games of the Week, which feature a Der Klassiker Dortmund may well win and a Choc des Olympiques that is anyone’s guess.

Plus (and whisper it): Arsene Wenger to Bayern Munich?

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Ramble Meets... Jason Bell & Osi Umenyiora Nov 06, 2019

We’re doing something slightly different on today’s episode of Ramble Meets… as we swap pass backs for a pass rusher, and corner flags for a cornerback. We’re joined by two-time Super Bowl champion Osi Umenyiora and former Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and New York Giants cornerback Jason Bell.

After two hugely successful careers, many of you will now know Jason and Osi as NFL broadcasters for the BBC and NFL UK. They join Luke for a discussion about the differences between the Premier League and the NFL featuring discussions around nutrition, player safety and trading - and they find stark comparisons between every NFL team having a decent shot at glory and the majority of Premier League sides languishing beneath the elite.

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Jules & Andy: Horrific scenes at Goodison Park, Jamie Vardy strikes again, and our early top four contenders Nov 05, 2019

With The Ramble off on their American sojourn, we’re here to take a look at all the action from Sunday’s Premier League fixtures! We begin with Everton and Spurs’ dreary draw, where the horrific injury to André Gomes was unfortunately the game’s biggest talking point. We also discuss the two teams’ respective struggles, before heading south to the other game from the day: Crystal Palace vs Leicester. It was another flying weekend for Jamie Vardy, and we discuss this Indian Summer he’s enjoying at the twilight of his career. We also get to some of your correspondence!

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At The Match: Union 1-0 Hertha, November 2019 Nov 04, 2019

At The Match returns for a big one - it's the first-ever top flight meeting between Berlin's two premier clubs, Union and Hertha, as the former mark their debut campaign amongst the elite. In an intense atmosphere between clubs that played in different national leagues until Germany reunification in 1990, Andy speaks to Union social media guru Ross Dunbar about the club's stratospheric rise in the two years that he has been there. Then, after Union's historic win, we catch up with Hertha defender Dedryck Boyata, supporter Marcel on the away fans' experience and finally Union spokesman Christian Arbeit on a long day ultimately becoming a rewarding one.

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The Ramble: Late winners from Liverpool and Man City, a big win for Newcastle, and more beige gruel for Man United fans Nov 04, 2019

The weekend’s football looked like it was going to be full of surprises until it wasn’t, as Man City and Liverpool kept up their intriguing ding dong, followed by some mind games from Pep, while plucky Man United tried their best against Bournemouth but continued to struggle at this level.

Andy Carroll got onto the pitch though, and in a Newcastle win! So that was nice.

Aside from this Jim unfairly slanders Tyrone Mings, we hear about Rafael van der Vaart’s change of career and for some reason Liz Taylor makes her Ramble debut.

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Further reading:

Pep Guardiola on Sadio Mane; “Sometimes he’s diving:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/sadio-mane-liverpool-dive-pep-guardiola-man-city-aston-villa-a9182806.html

Jurgen Klopp plays down talk of Liverpool going a season unbeaten:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/11851822/jurgen-klopp-insists-an-unbeaten-liverpool-season-is-impossible

Holstein Kiel substitute gives away a penalty:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/50203398

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The Blizzard: Fulham 4-1 Juventus, 2010 Nov 02, 2019

Jonathan has to deal with an exceedingly giddy Marcus on today’s episode of Greatest Games, produced in association with The Blizzard. We’re here to discuss the 2009-10 UEFA Cup- specifically Fulham’s spectacular 4-1 win over Juventus on their route to the final, alongside journalist and author Philippe Auclair.

Throughout a season that saw Fulham play over 60 games, managed by the underrated Roy Hodgson, there were some truly memorable midweek nights at Craven Cottage- but this was the pinnacle. An admittedly ageing and unspectacular Juventus side brought a 3-1 lead back from Turin but it proved insufficient, as Fulham secured qualification with a fantastic result. Marcus’ giddy aunt, indeed.

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The Preview Show: A madness at Anfield, Southampton travel to Man City for a whoopin' and Man United go to Bournemouth Nov 01, 2019

A night of absolute chaos at Anfield as Liverpool were victorious over Arsenal on penalties after a pulsating 5-5 draw. Is it time for Jose Mourinho to step in at The Emirates? NO. NO IT IS NOT.

Arsenal host Wolves next, so we naturally discuss Nuno Espirito Santo’s attempt to balance such animals and how Halloween might effect the game, while we also look at Southampton’s potential destruction at the hands of Man City, Man United and Norwich making trips to the south coast to visit Bournemouth and Brighton, respectively. Will Daniel Farke be shouting yet? We can but wonder.

Elsewhere more on Bruges, yet more Bristolian controversy and all the usual nonsense.

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Further reading:

Liverpool may have to move their Carabao Cup clash with Aston Villa:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50240295

Southampton donate their wages to charity after their 9-0 drubbing:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11700/11847303/southampton-squad-donate-wages-to-charity-after-leicester-thrashing

A good night for Mesut Ozil:

https://theathletic.co.uk/1339391/2019/10/31/ozil-and-the-first-touch-of-redemption/

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On The Continent: Thiago Motta returns to Genoa, Dick Advocaat steps in at Feyenoord, and Atléti head to Sevilla Oct 31, 2019

After a midweek packed full of continental football, Luke’s back at Football Ramble Daily HQ to run through it all alongside our continental compatriots James Horncastle and Andy Brassell! Ya!

We begin over in Serie A and, as many listeners have been asking about him, discuss Thiago Motta’s recent appointment as the new coach of Genoa. There’s also talk about yesterday’s humdinger between Napoli and Atalanta, and Fiorentina favourite Franc Ribery earning himself a three match ban for pushing a referee. Elsewhere, Andy talks us through the links between Patrick Viera and the Arsenal job, as well as Dick Advocaat being confirmed as Jaap Stam’s replacement as coach of Feyenoord.

And if you think we don’t have time for chat about GoldenEye and airports then you, dear listener, are greatly mistaken.

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Fantasy Five-a-Side: Dane Baptiste Oct 30, 2019

Jim is joined by the star of Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and 8 Out of 10 Cats, Dane Baptiste, as he steps up as player-manager of his dream five-a-side team.

With a particularly impressive balance of quality and outright skullduggery, Dane’s side is revealed among tales of dad-vendettas, the low quality of British football nicknames and training ground recreations of Goodfellas.

Warning: features a highly creative use of the substitute rule and some of the finest abs known to mankind.

This episode was recorded on 17th September 2019.

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Jules & Andy: Fans' expectations of their players, unfair criticism for Granit Xhaka, and Gabriel Jesus' future Oct 29, 2019

Jules has just about recovered from the high of seeing Brighton first on the Match of the Day running order to hotfoot it to the studio for today’s episode! Today, we discuss the relationship between players and fans when things aren’t going to plan. After the booing aimed at Arsenal’s Granit Xhaka on Sunday and some Southampton fans demanding a refund after their humbling loss against Leicester, we explore what fans can rightfully expect from their club.

After that we squeeze in some chat on Gabriel Jesus’ role at Manchester City and his place as a more than capable backup for Sergio Aguero, and we get to some of your correspondence too!

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The Ramble: Liverpool win again, Leicester gub Southampton, and a bad ebening for Arsenal Oct 28, 2019

Another excellent weekend of football, the plucky little game that’s really starting to take hold. Liverpool earned a hard fought three points against Spurs, Chelsea’s Christian Pulisic dazzled and Arsenal vs Crystal Palace once again did justice to the hashtag #arscry

That’s not to forget Friday night’s game, (oh) when the Saints went piling in and Leicester City played like a team possessed (by Luke), setting a Premier League record for an away win as they eviscerated Southampton. Gubba lubba dub dub!

As well as that we rank Belgian cities, there are imaginary chat shows, a pizza related injury and an early musical entry for our Christmas lists.

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Further reading:

Unai Emery’s reaction to Granit Xhaka’s reaction to Arsenal fans’ reaction to his actions:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/oct/27/granit-xhaka-unai-emery-arsenal-football

Frank Lampard on how he’s managing Christian Pulisic:

https://theathletic.co.uk/1317605/2019/10/27/1317605/

Liverpool show their mettle to turn things around at Anfield:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50203769

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The Blizzard: Netherlands 1-2 West Germany, 1974 Oct 26, 2019

Today’s episode of Greatest Games features one of the most significant games in the history of European football: the 1974 World Cup final between West Germany and the Netherlands. We’re joined by author and journalist David Winner, the author of ‘Brilliant Orange: The Neurotic Genius of Dutch Football’ and former biographer of Dennis Bergkamp, to recount the arrival of Johan Cruyff and Total Football on the world stage.

With no real previous World Cup pedigree, the Netherlands arrived at the final in Munich having played some truly astounding football. They topped their group and beat East Germany, Argentina and Brazil on their way to the final whilst conceding only one goal. David joins us to explore the build up to the game and the ‘tragic’ outcome of the match, as we dispel some of the the myths that surround the Dutch perceptions of this game.

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The Preview Show: Big European wins for Liverpool and Spurs, Chelsea visit Turf Moor, and Villa prepare for their Etihad battering Oct 25, 2019

There’s been plenty of good stuff going on at the top of the football pyramid but forget all that (for now) because Big Sol Campbell is back! Southend United have done us all a favour and installed the big man as their manager. More as we get it.

We also look ahead to an Anfield thigh-rubber, a hair-based conspiracy, the wolf-like Christian Pulisic and Newcastle’s St James’ Park fortress.

There’s also time for Burnley-as-furniture, our own boring dreams and some listener fashion tips. Get involved for goodness sake.

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Further reading:

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is back with a bang:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/liverpool-vs-genk-alex-oxlade-chamberlain-champions-league-klopp-a9168851.html

Frank Lampard is proud of his Chelsea babies:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50161741

Is the Europa League proving too much for Wolves?

https://www.theguardian.com/football/who-scored-blog/2019/oct/24/wolves-struggling-demands-europa-league-premier-league

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On The Continent: Midweek Champions League madness, Cagliari's centenary, and Atletico's stuttering start Oct 24, 2019

We’re back with another episode of On The Continent, serving up another slice of Champions League reaction on this fine Thursday! We discuss Kylian Mbappé coming off the bench and casually notching a perfect hat-trick as PSG swept aside Club Brugge, as well as important midweek wins for Inter and Atlético. The latter have had a tough time of late, and Andy breaks down their poor start that’s found them in sixth place and with an injured João Félix.

Elsewhere there’s time for discussions on Cagliari’s impressive start to their Serie A campaign as they celebrate their centenary season and the longlist for this year’s Ballon d’Or. Magnifique!

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Ramble Meets... Robert Klein Oct 23, 2019

On today’s Ramble Meets… Andy Brassell sits down with Robert Klein, the CEO of Bundesliga International. Robert is responsible for promoting the Bundesliga brand and its football following to a wider audience.

With Robert promoting a style of football he believes to be a combination of Premier League physicality and Spanish technicality, Bundesliga International have been setting up local offices in worldwide markets to appeal to brand new audiences. He sits down with Andy in this insightful interview to discuss how the Bundesliga’s commercial style differs from the Premier League, the immense international profiles of Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund and young British players broadening their horizons while playing in Germany.

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Jules & Andy: Spurs look lost, Haringey Borough abandon a game in protest, and the Champions League group stages return Oct 22, 2019

Andy’s been to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and that’s where we begin on today’s episode of Jules & Andy. We discuss Tottenham’s ultimately underwhelming result against Watford and ask why Spurs have lost the dynamism that typified their early seasons under Mauricio Pochettino.

We then again turn our attention to the fight against racism in football, as players at Haringey Borough walked off in protest during their game against Yeovil. Jules worked on the game for BT Sport and gives some further details on what was one of the hardest days of her professional career. We round off the chat with a look ahead to the Champions League this week, as the group stage fully gets into its stride!

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The Ramble: Liverpool still unbeaten, Everton pick up, and Villa turn it around Oct 21, 2019

Man United brought an end to Liverpool’s perfect start, all among a sea of digs from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and a Sky Sports studio panel that were set up to put the boot well and truly in. Elsewhere, Jack Grealish shone for Aston Villa and Marco Silva’s Everton seemed to listen to Everton’s Marco Silva for once as they secured a comfortable win over West Ham.

If that’s all a bit serious, never fear, we’re still idiots so naturally there’s plenty of discussion of sausage pipes, footballers’ surprising full names and frankly unworkable VAR alternatives.

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Further reading:

A good performance from Marcus Rashford:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-vs-liverpool-marcus-rashford-goal-score-premier-league-a9164131.html

The Everton squad believe in Marco Silva:

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/everton-squad-believe-marco-silvas-17115010

Another sad incident in the FA Cup:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/oct/20/haringey-yeovil-abandoned-racism-allegations-police-investigate

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The Blizzard: Aberdeen 3-2 Bayern Munich, 1983 Oct 19, 2019

On today’s Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard, we’re joined by author and Sunday Times’ Chief Football Writer Jonathan Northcroft! He joins us to talk about “the greatest experience he’s ever had watching football”.

After winning the Scottish Cup the previous season Alex Ferguson’s Aberdeen side swept through the early rounds - conceding only one goal - and then drew the first leg of this quarter-final 0-0 in Munich, which was a success in itself. Ferguson then deployed some fantastic ruses to ensure the German side and travelling press pack underestimated Aberdeen, including a chaotic training session involving wayward passes hitting teammates in the head! But what followed was one of the most glorious ninety minutes of football The Dons’ fans will ever see. Jonathan talks through what it was like watching the game on the terraces as Aberdeen executed Ferguson’s tactics perfectly, and knocked out one of European football’s aristocrats.

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The Preview Show: England reaction, Man United host Liverpool, and Andros Townsend prepares to take on Man City Oct 18, 2019

We discuss the awful scenes in Bulgaria and what comes next - as well as England’s excellent performance on the pitch - Ireland’s disappointing night in Switzerland and the return of the Premier League.

Alongside all that Pete thinks he watched North Korea vs South Korea, Marcus submits a thesis and the Gareth Southgate to Man United rumour train leaves the station, as well as some spittings, huggings and muggings.

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Further reading:

Marina Hyde on a complicated situation in Sofia:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/oct/16/bulgaria-england-black-white-raheem-sterling-sofia

What went on in the England dressing room via The Athletic:

https://theathletic.co.uk/1293809/2019/10/16/i-just-thought-this-is-it-inside-the-dressing-room-on-the-night-england-stood-up-to-racist-abuse/

Excellent news on the punditry front as Liverpool visit Old Trafford:

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-united-liverpool-jose-mourinho-17099045

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On The Continent: Catalunyan protests spiral, Ranieri's Italian revival, and Allegri's potential arrival Oct 17, 2019

The gang are back together for another episode of On The Continent, and we begin with the troubles in Catalunya. We discuss the protests that have caused Barcelona to change their travel plans for their upcoming trip to Eibar, as well the possibility of moving next week’s El Clasico.

Elsewhere, we discuss some managerial movements in Serie A— Tuttosport has reported that Max Allegri is being lined up to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjær at Old Trafford. There’s also a welcome return for everyone’s friendly neighbour Claudio Ranieri, as he takes over at Sampdoria. There's also chat on the Golden Boy shortlist, the recent Euro qualifiers and rumours of Thomas Müller leaving Bayern Munich! Nein!

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Ramble Meets... Nigel Winterburn Oct 16, 2019

Across a career spanning 22 years and over 700 senior appearances, Nigel Winterburn developed a reputation as a fiercely competitive and reliable operator at the top of the game under varied managers, from Dave Bassett to Arsene Wenger.

In this exclusive interview with Football Ramble Daily, the Arsenal and England left back divulges exactly what it takes to be a pro footballer, how different he was on the pitch when compared to everyday life, and why he hardly ever used his right foot.

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Jules & Andy: Abhorrent racist abuse, England’s united response, and impressive individual performances Oct 15, 2019

On what should have been a night for analysing England’s impressive performance in Bulgaria, racist abuse from the stands is, rightly, the main focus on today’s episode of Jules & Andy. We discuss the dignified response of the England players and staff, the unprecedented actions taken by UEFA and how this abuse can be stamped out at future matches.

There’s also time for deserved praise for the likes of Raheem Sterling and Tyrone Mings, the latter hugely impressive on his international debut, who are sought out for comment by the media spotlight on occasions like this. We do manage to talk about England’s hugely impressive display on the pitch and take stock of where this England team are, eight months out from Euro 2020.

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The Ramble: England stumble, Wales earn a hard fought point, and Scotland stun San Marino Oct 14, 2019

Oof, England’s visit to Prague wasn’t the stroll in the park many anticipated it being. It was more like a stumble into some stinging nettles because you were looking at your phone and had assumed the whole thing would be straightforward.

Things were better over in Wales, as Gareth Bale’s brilliance earned the home side a point, while Andorra won their first ever European Championship qualifier and and John “Bangin’ ‘em in” McGinn kept up his goalscoring form.

Aside from the football we also find time to discuss… Fantasia, Royal nicknames and Petr Cech: Goaltender.

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Further reading:

Gareth Southgate says there’s a lot of work to do… again:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/czech-republic-vs-england-result-gareth-southgate-top-team-euro-2020-qualifying-a9152981.html

That starts with a raft of potential changes against Bulgaria:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49955900

Petr Cech makes the perfect start to his ice hockey adventure:

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/oct/13/petr-cech-breaks-ice-match-winning-penalty-save

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The Blizzard: Boca Juniors 2-1 Real Madrid, 2000 Oct 12, 2019

Hola y bienvenido to another episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard. We’re off to the 2000 Intercontinental Cup final where Boca Juniors took on Real Madrid, and our tour guide for today is football writer and editor of Brazil Global Football Rupert Fryer!

This was a hugely significant game for both sides; the Boca side featured three legends of the game fleetingly crossing paths, as manager Carlos Bianchi led a team featuring Juan Román Riquelme and Martín Palermo. Whilst on the Spanish side of the ledger, Luís Figo recently signalled the beginning of the Galáticos era by moving to Real as the world’s most expensive player. He was backed up by a team that included Guti, Raúl and Steve McManaman and was manager by legendary coach Vicente del Bosque. Listen on for extensive chat about a collection of brilliant footballers showcasing their brilliant skill.

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The Preview Show: Euro 2020 qualifiers, Sergio Ramos and, of course… Coleen Rooney vs Rebekah Vardy Oct 11, 2019

International breaks can sometimes make for a dearth of talking points, but not today! DI Coleen Rooney has been sleuthing and she’s uncovered some suspicious activity on Instagram.

In a slightly less charged battle North Korea take on South Korea, while England revisit the scene of many, many appalling stags as they take on the Czech Republic in Prague.

We’ve also got snipers, Mick McCarthy and the Royal privilege of five-a-side enthusiast Prince William at Carrow Road. It was never in doubt.

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Further reading:

Coleen vs Rebekah:

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/oct/09/coleen-rooney-rebekah-vardy-twitter-wag-wars

Could Trent Alexander-Arnold play in midfield?

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/liverpool-fc-latest-news-now-trent-alexander-arnold-steven-gerrard-a9149886.html

Sergio Ramos and his disappearing tattoos:

https://en.as.com/en/2019/10/08/football/1570539425_008197.html

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On The Continent: Managerial merry-go-round, Freiburg's great start, and Euro 2020 qualifiers Oct 10, 2019

With Andy Brassell away on various continental crusades, we’ve got Lars Sivertsen on today’s On The Continent, alongside messrs Moore and Horncastle. After beginning with renewed praise for Lars’ goalscoring compatriot Erling Braut Håland, we discuss the fallout from St-Étienne’s last gasp win over Lyon in Le Derby. The fortunes of the two managers could not be more different, as Claude Puel got his dream start as Saint-Étienne coach and Sylvinho subsequently lost his job in the Lyon dugout.

Elsewhere, we discuss Freiburg’s hugely impressive start to the Bundesliga season under long-serving coach Christian Streich. We also get a Milan roundup from James, after Stefano Pioli replaces Marco Giampaolo in the Milanese hot seat, and Lars gives us a preview of Norway’s upcoming EURO 2020 qualifiers!

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Ramble Meets... Emile Heskey Oct 09, 2019

On today’s episode of Ramble Meets… we welcome former Leicester, Liverpool and England legend Emile Heskey! With the recent launch of his new book, Even Heskey Scored, Emile speaks to Luke about his storied 24-year professional career.

From breaking through at Leicester City at 17, to winning a hatful of trophies with Liverpool and earning 64 international caps, this candid interview gives a unique insight into a man at the heart of England’s ‘Golden Generation.’ Emile also discusses the importance of team benefitting from his talents rather than chasing individual statistics, the atmosphere around the England squad throughout the 2000s and the burgeoning discussions around mental health in modern football.

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Jules & Andy: A superb win for Brighton, Southampton struggle on, and worries for Marco Silva Oct 08, 2019

Of course, there’s only one place we’re starting on this week’s episode of Jules & Andy: Brighton’s cracking win against Spurs. Jules, our delighted Brighton representative, recounts her recent meeting with manager Graham Potter and discusses how much the team have improved under his tenure. There’s even time for a Wimbledon update from Andy, since they won as well! Halcyon days indeed.

Elsewhere, we take a look at struggles further down the south coast at Southampton who have gone three league games without a win. There’s some praise for their weekend opponents Chelsea- Willian in particular- and we also try to unpick Marco Silva’s troubles at Everton.

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The Ramble: Wolves shock Man City, Liverpool win again, and Spurs look lost Oct 07, 2019

A weekend full of surprises as Man City, Spurs and Man United lose after limp displays— but what a day for Steve Bruce and Matty Longstaff! No Brucey belly rub for Man United this time. Could the Longstaffs be the new Ameobis? Bruce in!

Elsewhere, Norwich took a phenomenal gubbing as the topics went fully out of the window, Luis Figo has a job at Guildford’s tourist board and we have updates on Gordon Bennett and a surprisingly confident Kevin Keegan.

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Further reading:

Tough times at Spurs:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2019/oct/06/mauricio-pochettino-brojken-spurs-tottenham-lowest-ebb

Tough times at Man United too:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/newcastle-vs-man-united-score-result-goal-david-de-gea-solskjaer-epl-table-a9145366.html

Pretty good times for the Longstaff boys though:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49955208

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The Blizzard: Benfica 5-3 Real Madrid, 1962 Oct 05, 2019

Join Marcus Speller and Jonathan Wilson, this time alongside author and commentator David Bolchover, for another episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard. Today we’re heading back to 1962 to celebrate one of the most influential figures in 20th century football: Béla Guttmann. His Benfica side beat Real Madrid 5-3 in the 1962 European Cup final, and this extraordinary game was entirely reflective of an extraordinary man.

After arriving at Benfica, having won the league the season before with Porto, Guttmann immediately sacked twenty first team players. He then took Benfica to two Primeira Divisāo titles and a triumph in the previous European Cup, before meeting five-time winners Real Madrid in the 1962 final in Amsterdam. A thrilling, chaotic game featuring a Ferenc Puskás hat-trick finished 5-3 to Benfica, with Guttmann cementing himself as one of the finest coaches of any generation.

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The Preview Show: A nightmare for Spurs, a stern test for Leicester and a potential thriller at St James’ Park Oct 04, 2019

Marcus’ giddy aunt, Ruddy Nora and Gordon Bennett were all present at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Bayern Munich continued their sustained efforts to destroy all football in North London with a comprehensive battering of Spurs. Can they put it right against Brighton?

Liverpool had a strange Champions League experience themselves, and entertain Leicester and the disrespect-machine that is Jamie Vardy on Saturday. We also look ahead to Norwich hosting Aston Villa and Man United heading up to Newcastle, if only to see if both teams can remember what sport they play.

On top of all this gold there’s a peek into our live documents, the return of the Brucey-belly-rub and a half understood assessment of the Robin Williams movie Bicentennial Man.

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Further reading:

Strange times at Tottenham Hotspur:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/oct/02/tottenham-bayern-mauricio-pochettino-defeat-self-doubt

Liverpool’s rollercoaster of a game with RB Salzburg:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49914096

Seriously, the plot of this movie is insane:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicentennial_Man_(film)

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On The Continent: Champions League roundup, Balo's back at Brescia, and Le Derby comes to Saint-Etienne Oct 03, 2019

It’s time for another Champions League recap, as James and Andy are in situ for more continental coverage. We begin with Bayern’s tonking win over Spurs, thanks to four goals from Arsenal legend Serge Gnabry. We also take a look at some of your correspondence regarding Niko Kovač, and whether some of the doubts over his qualities have been alleviated, and we consider Bayern’s prospects for the season.

Elsewhere, we discuss Real Madrid’s laboured, and largely undeserved, draw against Club Brugge, as well as revelling in the return of Mario Balotelli and Brescia. We also squeeze in a Ligue 1 roundup and look ahead to Le Derby this Sunday, as Saint-Étienne host Lyon!

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Ramble Meets... Maggie Murphy Oct 02, 2019

On today’s episode of Ramble Meets… Andy Brassell is off to Lewes FC in Sussex to meet their general manager, Maggie Murphy. Lewes FC are one of the most forward-thinking clubs in the country and pay their men and women teams equally, with both sides drawing from the same cumulative revenue and sharing the famous pitch at The Dripping Pan.

Andy joins Maggie in one of their pitch side beach huts to discuss scoring a hat-trick at her now-home for Shanklin Ladies when she was thirteen, her record breaking work with Equal Playing Field, her twenty-year footballing career and the potential legacy from the recent women’s World Cup. It’s a fascinating listen, as Maggie remains at the forefront of the advancement of gender equality within football and wider society.

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Jules & Andy: Arsenal stutter on, Man United slip to eleventh, and more troubles on Tyneside Oct 01, 2019

It's time for a brand new episode of Jules & Andy, hot off the press after Monday Night Football! We delve into that slightly underwhelming affair between Man United and Arsenal, before discussing the sides' capacity for any sort of success this season. We then head north to Tyneside to try and understand what's been going wrong at Newcastle. With Rafa Benitez out and Steve Bruce cautiously drinking from the poisoned chalice, we ask what can be done to restore some hope to a proud footballing city. We also get to some of your correspondence, which includes chat on VAR and Australian pizza shops!

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The Ramble: Liverpool edge past Sheffield United, Villa struggle, and Watford are officially terrible Sep 30, 2019

Sheffield United came so close to earning a point against Liverpool only for young Dean Henderson to make a costly mistake. Chris Wilder’s response was less arm-around-the-shoulder and more foot-square-in-the-nuts. IT’S THE ONLY WAY HE’LL LEARN.

Elsewhere in the Football Universe, Wolves got a much needed win, the magnetic Slaven Bilic marches on with West Brom, we hear of ill-disciplined ball boys, Mario Balotelli makes a welcome return and Mike Dean steals the show in another sport all together.

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Further reading:

Quique Sanchez Flores admits Watford are “insecure”:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/watford-news-results-score-goals-quique-sanchez-flores-epl-table-a9125271.html

Mario Balotelli… it’s just good to hear his name:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/sep/30/mario-balotelli-melts-hearts-scoring-return-naples-brescia

Keisuke Honda fancies coming to the rescue at Man United:

https://www.90min.com/posts/6465610-free-agent-keisuke-honda-offers-himself-to-manchester-united-amid-injury-crisis

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The Blizzard: Rangers 2-2 Celtic, 1987 Sep 28, 2019

There are some football derbies that transcend the ninety minutes on the pitch and the few annual fixtures, and instead become knitted into the fabric of the societies they inhabit. The Old Firm Derby is one of the definitive derbies in world football and we’re heading to the 1987 tie between Rangers and Celtic for today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard.

We’re joined by Guardian sports writer Scott Murray to discuss a truly incendiary affair - Graeme Souness’ Rangers had suffered a turgid start to the league campaign and hadn’t won the title for nine seasons, while Billy McNeil’s Celtic were flying. The two sides met in front of 44,000 people at Ibrox for one of the craziest matches you’ll ever see. Four goals, red cards, fights and a retrospective police enquiry— this game had it all...

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The Preview Show: Giant killings in the Carabao Cup, the return of the Premier League, and more horse bothering Sep 27, 2019

A man’s punched a horse again and there’s really nowhere else to start. This time it was a Portsmouth fan. We don’t know why supporters of our teams keep doing this and we assure you we’re not involved.

Away from that there was an actual Carabao Cup game as Southampton won THE South Coast derby, while Spurs went out to Lolchester on penalties and Old Man Milner helped Liverpool past MK Dons.

We also hear of a potential fix for VAR’s offside problem, another ding dong between Mo Salah and the Egyptian FA, and a potential pay day for Mino.

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Further reading:

The horse punching in detail:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/sep/25/man-arrested-punch-horse-portsmouth-southampton-police

Jurgen Klopp’s youngsters did a lot to impress in the Carabao Cup:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/fa-league-cups/mk-dons-vs-liverpool-results-goals-jurgen-klopp-james-milner-harvey-elliott-carabao-cup-a9120901.html

Manuel Pellegrini blames himself for West Ham getting gubbed:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49736856

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On The Continent: Neymar's quest for forgiveness, Famalicão's fantastic start, and this weekend's Madrid derby Sep 26, 2019

Andy’s flown back in from Milan this morning, just in time for a brand new episode of On The Continent! We begin with a look at two sides struggling at opposite ends of Ligue 1, as PSG lost their second of the season against perennially-underrated Reims and Monaco won their first league game in seven attempts.

We then discuss the remarkable underdog story in Liga Nos, as Famalicão are top of the table after six matches— where can they realistically expect to finish this season? There’s also praise for Chris Smalling’s impressive Roma debut, questions about whether Romelu Lukaku suits Antonio Conte’s requirements and a preview of this weekend’s Madrid derby!

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Fantasy Five-a-Side: Scroobius Pip Sep 24, 2019

Do your stretches, because this time on Fantasy Five-a-Side Jim is joined by actor, Podbible magazine big wig and all round legend in the podcast game, Scroobius Pip.

With a mixture of brawn, grace and some more brawn, Pip’s team will be a match for any who dare cross them.

Listen now for tales of Millwall, metalhead footballers, impossible goals, one of the most emotional returns you’ll ever hear of, and Jim being snubbed by the Essex press YET AGAIN.

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Jules & Andy: Questions for Crystal Palace, joy for Leicester, and problems at Stockley Park Sep 24, 2019

On today’s episode of Jules & Andy we begin with a look at Crystal Palace and their place among the pack of varying mediocrity in the Premier League. Does this represent a wider problem? What can owners, players and fans of these clubs realistically strive for in these modern times of financial and commercial inequality?

We then take stock of Leicester hugely impressive start to the season and assess where Brendan Rodgers’ side may be able to reach. There’s also time for an inevitable (but entirely necessary) chat about VAR, where both Jules and Andy have some ideas as to how the implementation of this technology can be improved!

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The Ramble: Man City smash Watford, VAR perplexes Spurs and Man United lumber on Sep 23, 2019

New manager bounce, you say? Oh no, Watford, there will be none of that. Man City got back to their ruthless best this weekend, while Liverpool saw off the plucky underdogs of Chelsea and Spurs lost at Leicester because Son Heung-min sloppily strayed a few atoms offside.

Down in London, Man United continue to suffer the fate of whatever Faustian bargain they must have made, while Arsenal won a fraught and at times ridiculous game with Aston Villa, because Arsenal gonna Arsenal.

And there’s more! Free kebabs! The surprising size of Madagascar! Lonely Ramble Live Club! Get involved please.

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Further reading:

Mauricio Pochettino has “no complaints” about the VAR decision:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49782652

What was really said between Phil Jones and Ed Woodward?

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/ed-woodward-phil-jones-video-manchester-united-west-ham-solskjaer-a9116221.html

The pressure is beginning to mount on Marco Silva:

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/marco-silvas-biggest-concern-see-16961730

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The Blizzard: Maccabi vs Hapoel, 1928 Sep 21, 2019

On today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard, we’re joined by Nicholas Blincoe, the author of ‘More Noble Than War: A Football History of Israel and Palestine.’ We’re heading to that part of the world for today’s match as we take a look at the 1928 Tel Aviv Derby, where Maccabi took on Hapoel for the first time.

In these clubs’ formative years, football was an entirely different proposition in Israel-Palestine. Initially seen as too individualistic a sport, it was gradually introduced by the British military and helped by mass immigration of younger people from Austro-Hungarian cities after the First World War. Jonathan, Marcus and Nicholas discuss the background around the two sides, each formed of an entirely different demographic, as well as the 3-0 Maccabi win and its historical significance.

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The Preview Show: A South Coast derby, Liverpool travel to Chelsea, and Spurs visit Leicester Sep 20, 2019

And so to the South Coast for one of the biggest games of the season (apparently) as Southampton host Bournemouth, while Chelsea host Liverpool, desperately hoping they won’t win a penalty as they simply have no way of knowing what will happen if they do.

The true main event is of course Sean Dyche vs Daniel Farke. Will it be Burnley or Norwich who take home the points? Who cares? This one is all about the eclectic sounds of the post match interviews.

Alongside all this there’s a cheese-based blast from the past, an injustice for Jeff Hendrick and further ear worms. Brie you later.

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Further reading:

Mauricio Pochettino isn’t happy with his players:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/sep/18/we-didnt-respect-the-plan-pochettino-disappointed-with-tottenham-draw

Felix Magath’s cheese based methods:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29319599

Ross Barkley on what Jorginho and Willian said to him before his penalty miss:

https://metro.co.uk/2019/09/18/chelsea-ross-barkley-penalty-miss-jorginho-willian-10765440/

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On The Continent: PSG put a marker down, Napoli beat the holders, and Erling Braut Håland bags another hat-trick Sep 19, 2019

The first round of Champions League fixtures is done and dusted, and we’re here to break it all down! We begin with Real Madrid’s loss to a surprisingly industrious PSG, as Ángel Di María put his former employers to the sword— is Zinedine Zidane’s job already at risk?

We then round up the fortunes of the Italian sides with James, as Napoli earned a hard-fought victory over Liverpool and Inter drew with Slavia Prague. There’s also some deserved praise for goalscoring machine Erling Braut Håland after his amazing hat-trick for Salzburg.

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Ramble Meets... Jonathan Greening Sep 18, 2019

On today’s episode of Ramble Meets… we speak to former Manchester United, Fulham and West Brom midfielder Jonathan Greening. In this revealing interview Jonathan talks about his early career at Manchester United in that treble-winning side, following Steve McClaren to Middlesborough and his appreciation for the old-school environment that shaped his formative years.

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Jules & Andy: Norwich impress again, Pochettino turns the corner, and Champions League nights Sep 17, 2019

It’s your favourite Football Ramble Daily duo, here to get stuck into some football! We start with Norwich’s incredible win over Manchester City, and discuss the wider connotations that may have in this season’s title race. Are Liverpool now the favourites?

Expanding this, we also discuss Tottenham’s start to the season after Mauricio Pochettino’s meeting with his players seems to have set them on the right track. And as the Champions League returns we try to make out some of the tournament’s front runners, while Jules and Andy both discuss what their respective Champions League working nights looks like!

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The Ramble: Jubilation for Norwich, Chelsea’s youngsters impress, and Arsenal revert to type Sep 16, 2019

In Daniel Farke’s voice:

“A pleasing weekend of football in which many of the topics were covered, such as Norwich City’s win over Manchester City which was perhaps not expected, Liverpool asserting their sporting superiority over the struggling Newcastle United and Arsenal showing much quality in the first half of their game with Watford and then perhaps letting themselves down in the second.

There is also much discussion of the parting of the Red Sea, which is slightly off of the topics, there is some controversy regarding the designated email section of the podcast and some perhaps unnecessary discussion of dog boobs.”

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Further reading:

Norwich’s win over Man City is typical of Daniel Farke’s style:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49703750

Pierre Emerick Aubamayang is as bemused by Arsenal’s defence as anyone else is:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/pierre-emerick-aubameyang-arsenal-watford-emery-david-luiz-sokratis-a9106831.html

Chelsea still have work to do at the back despite a scintillating attacking display:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/sep/15/tammy-abraham-chelsea-wolves-mason-mount-fikayo-tomori

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The Blizzard: Peru 4-2 Austria, 1936 Sep 14, 2019

Today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard, sees us travel back to the 1936 German Olympics. Journalist and sports writer David Owen joins us to discuss the chaotic quarter-final between Peru and Austria.

The game was played against a backdrop of Nazi rule and propaganda in front of a fairly empty Stadion am Gesundbrunnen. These were two sides with contrasting fortunes throughout the 1930’s; Peru were beginning an impressive run of form that culminated in a victory at the 1939 Copa América, while Austria had begun a stark decline. Despite the sides’ lowly reputation, the match and extended aftermath were utterly bizarre. Join us as David, Jonathan and Marcus discuss a tumultuous affair involving a pitch invasion, three disallowed goals and a rescheduled game.

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The Preview Show: Euro 2020 qualifiers, Premier League action, and the return of the bees Sep 13, 2019

We’re back with an action packed show looking back at England’s dizzy 5-3 win over Kosovo at St Wembley’s, stark contrast between defeats for Scotland and Northern Ireland and that big old beast known as the Premier League. Can Leicester cause an upset at Old Trafford? Is that still an upset? Are Norwich toast against Man City? Where’s Delia?!

Aside from all that Fort William FINALLY get a win, Richard Keys lets his admin slide and we reminisce about some of our favourite moments from our live shows.

Join us as we make some new ones by buying your tickets from RambleLive.com. Pika pika!

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Further reading:

That Raheem Sterling’s a bit good, isn’t he?

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/raheem-sterling-england-man-city-jadon-sancho-gareth-southgate-a9100186.html

Time is ticking for Ross Barkley:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2019/sep/11/ross-barkley-flatters-deceive-england-kosovo-gareth-southgate

Big Vinny Kompany had a full blooded testimonial:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49669371

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On The Continent: The international break, furious Fiorentina fans, and Lionel Messi's loose lips Sep 12, 2019

Ciao amici miei! We’re back with another episode of On The Continent, and Lionel Messi’s loose lips are the talk of today’s town. We discuss his recent Sport interview where he noted he may well move on to pastures new should Barcelona not win more trophies, as well as assessing his club’s start to the season.

Elsewhere we take a look at the recent international break as Portugal tonked Lithuania, Antoine Griezmann missed another penalty in France’s win and Italy saw off Finland. Andy also looks ahead to RB Leipzig vs Bayern this weekend, and James discusses Fiorentina fans’ dislike of Juventus ahead of their game on Saturday.

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Ramble Meets... David Preece Sep 11, 2019

We’re off to Östersund, Sweden for our latest episode of Ramble Meets… There, Andy Brassell talks to goalkeeping coach and football journalist, David Preece.

In this revealing interview, David describes how his playing career took him across England, Denmark and Iceland. He also touches on his more recent coaching stints at Lincoln City and now Östersunds FK. He discusses his childhood growing up in the North East, how playing abroad changed his outlook on life and why the analysis of goalkeeping is only just developing in the modern era of tactical fascination.

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Jules & Andy: International football, Women's Super League, and managerial musical chairs Sep 10, 2019

It's Tuesday, and that means everyone's favourite pair are back discussing the big football issues of the day. First up, Jules and Andy chat about the big kick off in the Women's Super League as over 30,000 fans attended the Manchester derby at the Etihad. Next, there's the big club v country debate after the international break.

Finally, the guys pore over the managerial changes that have taken place at Watford, Huddersfield and Sheffield Wednesday before taking on some of your emails.

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The Ramble: England and Wales crack on, Scotland slack on, and Watford sack on Sep 09, 2019

Eeeeasy etc. England’s organised lions despatched Bulgaria at Wembley, Wales got the win they needed and Scotland unfortunately didn’t, but we’re still all another game closer to Euro 2020 and that can only be good.

Elsewhere Watford are up to their old tricks (sacking managers), Louis Van Gaal and Tony Adams have teamed up for a weird reason, there are palm trees in Bournemouth, and we discover Petekemon.

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Further reading:

Gareth Southgate on Marcus Rashford:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/sep/08/gareth-southgate-marcus-rashford-

Steve Clarke says Scotland have no issues with nerves:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49628335

Louis Van Gaal and Tony Adams on an adventure:

https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/magazine/Stars-at-gorilla-naming-ceremony-in-Rwanda/434746-5261602-76157e/index.html

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The Blizzard: Ajax 2-0 Panathinaikos, 1971 Sep 07, 2019

For today’s episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard, we’re joined by another member of the Football Ramble Daily parish: Andy Brassell! He’s here to discuss the 1971 European Cup final, where Rinus Michels’ imperious Ajax side took on Ferenc Puskás’ Panathinaikos.

Ferenc Puskás’ return to Wembley - eighteen years after his miraculous display in Hungary’s 6-3 hiding of England - was most significant achievement in his coaching career. He led an unfancied but hugely talented Panathinaikos side past Everton and Red Star Belgrade in the latter stages of the competition to the final, against one of the most significant teams in football history. Captained by Velibor Vasović and featuring a Johan Cruyff at the peak of his powers, this era-defining Ajax side went on to enjoy huge success with their Total Football philosophy, and this final may well have been the sliding doors moment at the beginning of it all.

We discuss the match itself, the political landscape surrounding Panathinaikos at the time and this pivotal moment in Dutch football history, which Jonathan sums up via a splendid gardening metaphor!

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The Preview Show: Big games ahead for England, Wales and Scotland Sep 06, 2019

It’s the first international break of the season and we have a look at the most important contest of the week, which is of course Michael Owen vs Alan Shearer. Where the hell did that come from? Let’s see how this fascinating story develops.

As well as minor things such as the Euro 2020 qualifiers we learn how to keep tabs on various Peters, flying footwear and the spotting of a Ramble favourite in the wild…

Meanwhile, Luke inexplicably forgets about the very existence of Alan Hutton.

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Further reading:

Owen vs Shearer rumbles on:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11678/11802342/alan-shearer-blames-michael-owen-for-newcastles-2009-relegation-says-michael-bridges

Tyrone Mings on his England call up:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/sep/04/tyrone-mings-england-st-marys-southampton-bulgaria-kosovo

Alan Hutton continues to exist:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49587918

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On The Continent: Inter Ultras disgrace themselves, Icardi gets his move, and Union Berlin pick up their first win Sep 05, 2019

Welcome back to On The Continent here on Football Ramble Daily. This time around Luke, James and Andy take the time to round up the biggest moves in Europe after the transfer window closed on Monday, including Mauro Icardi's loan to PSG and Falcao's incredible reception upon his arrival in Istanbul.

Across in Italy, James gives us the latest on Inter Ultras' ridiculous statement regarding the racist abuse of Romelu Lukaku, while in Germany we celebrate Union Berlin's first ever top flight win.

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Ramble Meets... Perry Groves Sep 04, 2019

As well as enjoying a 12-year professional career consisting of over 400 appearances, Groves was a big part of the team that won two league titles for Arsenal under George Graham and was a fan favourite at Highbury, thanks to his exciting wing play and endearing nature. In this exclusive interview, Perry discusses his journey to fulfilling his dream of playing for Arsenal, the two achilles tendon injuries that forced him to retire at just 28 and his more recent career in the media.

Perry’s company, Play with a Legend, allows you to take to the field with your footballing heroes as part of a corporate event, birthday or stag do. Visit playwithalegend.com to organise your unique event with an ex-pro of your choice at venues around the country!

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Jules & Andy: Manchester United’s struggles, a case for David Luiz’s defence, and promising signs at Everton Sep 03, 2019

What’s going wrong at Manchester United? That’s our first question on today’s episode of Jules & Andy, as we cast a reflective eye over Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s time in charge. Despite some promising young signings in the summer, they still seem to be lacking in key areas further up the pitch. Can they turn it around? Or is Solskjær’s time running out?

Later on, Andy makes a case for the defence in the recent public trial of Arsenal signing David Luiz. Then, we discuss whether Everton’s impressive roster of individuals can become a cohesive and consistent unit, and step up to the mantle when challenging for the Top 6.

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The Ramble: Spoils even in North London, nervous Chelsea, and a cracker at Goodison Sep 02, 2019

An exhilarating North London Derby at the Emirates headlined a great weekend of football and we take a fond look back over starring roles from Granit Xhaka and Harry Kane, the pros and cons of Chelsea’s wobbly start to the season and Everton and Wolves playing out a humdinger of a ding dong.

Segueing neatly on we also look at Swansea’s rout(ledge) of Leeds, a Sebastien Coates disaster-class and Eric Cantona’s latest role. This is the synopsis of the podcast. We love football.

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Further reading:

Could the North London Derby show that the top six isn’t as impenetrable as it may look?

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/arsenal-tottenham-result-premier-league-big-six-epl-north-london-derby-lack-of-identity-transfer-a9088106.html

Did Sadio Mane have a case with his strop at Mo Salah?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49538837

“Humans will become eternal”, says Cantona”:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/aug/30/eric-cantona-eternal-war-crime-king-lear

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The Blizzard: Brazil 0-1 France, 2006 Aug 31, 2019

For our latest episode of Greatest Games, we’re joined by football writer and broadcaster Tom Williams as we take a deeper look at the 2006 World Cup quarter-final between Brazil and France. This match, despite being awash with some of the greatest players in history, was completely dominated by the balletic and utterly irresistible Zinedine Zidane.

After two poor seasons with Real Madrid, many—Zidane included—felt his star was on the wane. So pervasive was this sentiment, that he announced his retirement ahead of this tournament. What followed however, against Spain in the Round of 16 and against Brazil, was a final glimpse of Zidane at his best in all his former glory. This Joga Bonito-inspired Brazil side, featuring some of the nation’s greatest attacking talent ever, could do nothing in response. Zidane left his mark on this game in broad, beautiful strokes and cemented himself as one of the greatest midfielders football has ever seen.

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The Preview Show: The North London Derby looms, Sean Dyche’s other passion, and sad news for Bury Aug 30, 2019

There can be nowhere to start other than with the terrible news that Bury have been expelled from the EFL. Our commiserations to any Bury fans. Let’s hope that this never happens again.

Away from that awful situation we do have a cracking weekend ahead, with an early North London Derby, Liverpool bringing their attacking verve to Burnley and Man United heading down to Southampton.

Elsewhere we have an Andros Townsend re-up, another theory about Sean Dyche’s unique timber and something about Pink Floyd.

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Further reading:

David Conn on the Bury situation:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/aug/29/lessons-to-be-learned-from-bury-expulsion-efl

You alright, Spurs?

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/tottenham-troubles-mauricio-pochettino-transfer-window-eriksen-vs-arsenal-derby-a9082976.html

Sean Dyche having a lovely time at Reading Festival:

https://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/football/burnley-boss-sean-dyche-laughs-off-reading-festival-mosh-pit-tales-1-9959681

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On The Continent: Horrific scenes in Nice, new hope at Inter, and Benfica slip up Aug 29, 2019

Ciao and willkommen to another lovely episode of On The Continent! We’re here to provide our usual service of scratching your various European football itches.

We begin with the sorry scenes in Nice, as homophobic banners and chanting halted their match with Marseille. We discuss the wider connotations involving the governing authorities’ attempts to curtail these various examples of abhorrent behaviour. Then, James discusses the differing fortunes of two Italian footballing giants as Romelu Lukaku and Inter look promising under Antonio Conte, and Roma move out from under Monchi’s disappointing shadow. Plus, we squeeze in some chat on Benfica’s surprising loss to Porto!

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Ramble Meets... Michael Calvin Aug 28, 2019

With his books Living on the Volcano, The Nowhere Men, No Hunger in Paradise and State of Play, Michael Calvin has established himself as the go-to chronicler of just about every aspect of the modern game. A multi-award winning journalist and writer, he has spent over 40 years covering the world's most popular sport at all levels.

Here, in this exclusive interview, Mike tells Football Ramble Daily all about his career, the characters he's met along the way and, from his almost unique position, where he thinks football is heading.

This episode was recored 29th July 2019.

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Jules & Andy: Combatting social media abuse, Wolves’ amazing year, and impressive young Brits Aug 27, 2019

We start today’s episode of Jules & Andy with a look at some of the abhorrent racist abuse on social media that has been gaining publicity over the weekend. We discuss the possible ways to combat and reduce such abuse, and Jules discusses her own experience as a woman working in the game.

Elsewhere, we take a look at an impressive year for Wolves, as they stand on the brink of qualification for the Europa League group stage. With some of the league’s brightest talents playing at Molineux we try to gauge what success might look like for Wolves, as well as the joys of adventure that their fans are tantalisingly close to. There’s also time for a look at some of the young British stars who have hugely impressed in the opening weeks, from James Maddison’s bid for an England place to Jadon Sancho’s scintillating form in the Bundesliga.

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The Ramble: Roy’s boys shock Man United, Arsenal fall short at Anfield, and Steve Bruce HITS BACK Aug 26, 2019

A bad result for the now notoriously “not that good” Man United gets us underway as we look back at the weekend’s action, giving Marcus many opportunities to pronounce “Solskjaer” in that way that he does.

There’s way more than that though. We’ve got your Biblical Chelsea. We’ve got your Steve Bruce watching the cricket. We’ve got your Antoine Griezmann lobbing glitter about. We’ve got your Dean Gaffney and your Beppe Di Marco getting kicked out at Norwich. We’ve got your Fulham encroaching on the Thames. Get involved please.

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Further Reading:

Alan Shearer on Steve Bruce’s weekend:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49468694

Possession may be one of Man United’s surprising weaknesses:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/man-utd-news-crystal-palace-now-latest-ole-gunnar-solskjaer-rashford-pogba-a9078806.html

Mauricio Pochettino feels like Spurs have some issues:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/aug/25/tottenham-lacking-unity-desire-mauricio-pochettino

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The Blizzard: Blackpool 4-3 Bolton, 1953 Aug 24, 2019

For our latest episode of Greatest Games, in association with The Blizzard, we’re looking back at that thrilling 1953 FA Cup final contested by Blackpool and Bolton: ‘The Stanley Matthews Final’. Joining us is Seb Stafford-Bloor, a writer for Football365 and Four Four Two magazine, as well as a content editor of Tifo Football.

This final was a hugely significant moment in British football history. As it was the first final to be broadcast live on the BBC, the match was watched by a huge, unprecedented audience from all over the country. It also took place around the time that football was just beginning to be considered as the true ‘game of the people’ and still remains the only final where a hat-trick was scored. Seb, Jonathan and Marcus sit down and recount the rudimentary tactics and goalkeeping errors that led this match to be one of the most thrilling cup finals ever played.

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The Preview Show: Arsenal head to Anfield, James Maddison looks sharp and Ian Holloway's got confused Aug 23, 2019

We’re here to ease you into another lovely weekend of football with The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

After finding out it’ll take seven insipid years to get used to VAR, as well as Ian Holloway’s confused take on international diplomacy, we turn our attention to the weekend’s fixtures. Arsenal take on Liverpool in what should be another thigh-rubber as Dani Ceballos and his merry men will be hoping to get one over Klopp’s Clan. We also discuss West Ham’s trip to Watford—which will no doubt result in a very intriguing match, what with West Ham’s poor start and Watford’s terrible one.

We also squeeze in some chat on Sheffield vs Leicester and try to improve on our dismal record in Betway’s 4 To Score feature.

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On The Continent: Maurizio Sarri's transfer troubles, Lyon start strong, and Franck flies to Florence Aug 22, 2019

James Horncastle’s back in one of our continental hot seats and he’s packed some Serie A chat in his hand luggage! We start by talking about Juventus, as Sarri begins his reign in Turin. With the transfer window closing soon, their squad still looks a bit bloated— James discusses how they might be able to offload some of their fringe players as Sarri looks to streamline the team. We also discuss Franck Ribéry’s lovely move to Fiorentina and how they might get on under new coach Vincenzo Montella.

We then head to France as Andy’s faves Lyon have got off to a great start (against admittedly poor opposition). Plus, there’s talk on Zinedine Zidane’s difficult task at the helm of Real Madrid and Thierry Henry sticking his cultured boot in.

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Ramble Meets... Alan Curbishley Aug 21, 2019

Alan Curbishley has managed over 700 games at Premier League and Championship level, making him still, after eight years out of the game, one of the top ten most experienced managers in top flight football.

Here in this exclusive and revealing interview with Football Ramble Daily, he talks us through his career from the highs of achieving promotion to the Premier League in dramatic fashion with Charlton Athletic to the lows of his contentious exit from West Ham while still at the peak of his powers, as well as how close he came to the England job in 2006, and why Thierry Henry still brings him out in a nervous sweat.

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Jules & Andy: Questions around Chelsea, Championship stars in the Premier League, and Sol Campbell's exit Aug 20, 2019

We’re back to take a deep dive into the biggest stories from another hectic weekend of football. We begin with a thorough look at Frank Lampard’s Chelsea after a promising but inconsistent draw with Leicester— will we see a return to the unease that plagued much of last season?

Then we take a look at some of the players who have come up from the Championship as they look to adapt to the demands of the Premier League. Teemu Pukki has taken the bull by the horns after his hat-trick against Newcastle, while Southampton’s new star Che Adams hasn’t enjoyed as successful a start. We also look at Sol Campbell’s recent exit from Macclesfield after he excelled last season despite the constraints of ‘the worst job in the football league.’

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The Ramble: Yet more VAR, Pukki the poacher, and a sexy Pards Aug 19, 2019

Time for a new episode of The Ramble, fresh out of the oven! We begin with the inevitable chat about VAR in City’s game against Spurs, but also take the time to acknowledge Kevin De Bruyne and Érik Lamela looking back to their imperious best as well as Pep's wild gesticulating.

Elsewhere, we try and unravel that dismal Newcastle performance at Norwich as Teemu Pukki grabbed a glorious hat-trick. And Marcus tells us about his trip to the Emirates with Camerman Sam to watch Dani Ceballos and David Luiz have a lovely old time.

Oh, and with no apology, we get a glimpse into the mind of a horny Alan Pardew. It's just the service we aim to provide.

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The Blizzard: Brazil 1-2 Norway, 1998 Aug 17, 2019

For the latest episode of Greatest Games, in association with the Blizzard, we’re off to the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille with Norwegian writer Lars Sivertsen. He talks us through the 1998 World Cup group game between Norway and reigning world champions Brazil, where two late goals from his unfancied home nation beat an XI featuring Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Dunga and Roberto Carlos.

Lars discusses a risk-averse but hugely talented Norwegian side who, after disappointing results against Scotland and Morocco, had to win to secure their qualification from the group. After an 83rd minute equaliser from imposing striker Tore André Flo, Kjetil Rekdal struck the game-winning penalty in the final minutes— “with the lowest heart rate of any Norwegian.”

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The Preview Show: Pep vs Poch, Klopp's pants, and a parachuting Santa Aug 16, 2019

We’re back in our Cristiano Ronaldo pants and ready for some weekend footy— let’s hope Jurgen’s washed his pair after all last night’s penalty shoot out excitement! We discuss that Super Cup win for Liverpool and look ahead to their next game against Southampton this weekend.

Then, we turn our attention to the thigh-rubber of the weekend: Manchester City v Tottenham. Expect tactical fouls aplenty as you sit down to watch this one with your Saturday afternoon tea. We also squeeze in some chat on Arsenal hosting Burnley and Newcastle’s trip to new boys Norwich.

There's also a parachuting Santa and Adil Rami gets himself in all sorts of bother.

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On The Continent: Champions League qualifiers, Atletico changing tack, and the return of Ligue 1 Aug 15, 2019

All aboard the good ship continent, manned by the motley crew of Luke Moore, Andy Brassell and Lars Sivertsen! We get stuck into the recent Champions League qualifiers, as Ajax battle through two tough legs against PAOK. There's some deserved praise for Lars’ compatriots Rosenborg after their impressive wins against Maribor.

Afterwards, we turn our attentions to Atlético Madrid as Lars discusses their potential change of playing style. We also take stock of the runners and riders in Ligue Un, which kicked off last weekend.

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Ramble Meets... Paulo Sousa Aug 14, 2019

For the latest Ramble Meets... Andy Brassell drops in on Bordeaux head coach Paulo Sousa to discuss both his storied playing career and his nomadic journey through top-level coaching.

Speaking exclusively to us at the club's training centre in Le Haillan, Sousa explains how Sven-Göran Eriksson helped turn a shy boy from provincial Portugal into a midfield maestro, tells us about finding a spiritual home in Italian football, how his experiences in England shaped his philosophy and how he plans to bring the good times back to Bordeaux.

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Jules & Andy: Impressive debutants, promoted sides’ endeavour, and a momentous UEFA Super Cup Aug 13, 2019

The Premier League got off to a flyer and we’re here to dissect the biggest stories from the weekend. We begin by discussing some of the impressive debuts across the league, including Harry Maguire’s imperious performance for Manchester United and Tanguy Ndombele’s classy turnout for Tottenham. Then we turn to the newly promoted sides as Norwich and Sheffield United resolutely stuck to their respective styles of play that secured promotion last year. Is this a developing trend that will continue throughout this Premier League season?

Finally we look ahead to tomorrow’s UEFA Super Cup and Stéphanie Frappart, as she makes history as the first woman to officiate a final of a men’s UEFA competition. Jules reflects on how this is a hugely encouraging sign for young women seeking professional opportunities in football.

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The Ramble: Solskjaer bests Lampard, Sterling stuns West Ham, and Pete's email jingle rolls on Aug 12, 2019

It's Monday, so that can only mean one thing: it's time for a new week of Football Ramble Daily! On today's show Marcus, Luke and Pete discuss all the big stories from the opening weekend of Premier League fixtures including Raheem the Dream's destruction of West Ham, the VAR debacle at the King Power and Tottenham's turnaround against newly-promoted Aston Villa.

Elsewhere the debate around Pete's earworm of an email jingle rumbles on, Marcus is delighted about the increase in young English people involved in football at the top level, and Luke welcomes Will Ferrell into the fold as a Pompey fan.

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The Blizzard: Red Star 1-1 Milan, 1988 Aug 10, 2019

Welcome to the first of our brand new ‘Greatest Games’ series, in association with The Blizzard. Every Saturday, Marcus Speller, Jonathan Wilson and a guest from the world of football discuss some of the most significant matches in football history. First up it’s our continental compatriot, James Horncastle!

James arrives to discuss one of the most infamous ties in European football history, where Milan took on Red Star Belgrade in the 1988/89 European Cup. With Milan looking like it was destined to be eliminated in the second leg, a thick fog totally enveloped the Marakana and forced the referee to abandon the game. James recounts how the visibility was so poor that the commentator couldn’t follow the flight of the ball and Milan’s Pietro Paolo Virdis was sent off 15 minutes before his manager Arrigo Sacchi realised. This dramatic delay gave way to one of the all-time great European ties, as 50,000 fans descended on the stadium to see their beloved Crvena zvezda take on the European powerhouses for the second time in two days.

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The Preview Show: Arsenal’s clear out, Bolivian VAR madness, and the return of the Premier League Aug 09, 2019

Welcome to the first Preview Show of the new season, sponsored by Betway!

Today we’re discussing all sorts ahead of tonight’s Premier League curtain-raiser up at Anfield. Arsenal empty their cupboards as Messrs Welbeck and Koscielny depart for greener pastures (one with more grace than the other), Super Frank gets set for his Premier League managerial debut and Pep Guardiola finally learns what a ‘dink’ is.

Plus we unveil our new feature and Going for Glold returns!

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On The Continent: PSG problems, Sporting struggles, and continental transfer talk Aug 08, 2019

On The Continent is back for another season of European football! Luke, Andy and James are ready to tackle the biggest stories in European football and will be here every Thursday on Football Ramble Daily.

Today, we begin by assessing the state of some of Europe’s top clubs as the season begins. We discuss Ajax’s rebuilding process as they aim to replace two of their brightest stars. Then, we talk about Sporting needing to get back on track after a 5-0 humbling against their city rivals. We also get to some of your questions about European players heading to the Premier League—including Patrick Cutrone and Sébastien Haller!

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Ramble Meets... Will Hughes Aug 07, 2019

Despite being just 24, Will Hughes has already amassed almost 250 first team appearances for Derby County and Watford.

Here, in this exclusive interview with Football Ramble Daily, Will talks openly and honestly about his experiences growing up as a media-dubbed wonderkid, what it’s like being a modern footballer in the Premier League, and what his ambitions are for the future and his career.

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Jules & Andy: Deadline Day, clubs in crisis, and some new rule changes Aug 06, 2019

Welcome to the first ever episode of Jules & Andy on Football Ramble Daily! Every Tuesday we’ll be dissecting the biggest stories in football and we start with the impending circus that is Transfer Deadline Day. We discuss how the British window’s early closure might actually benefit English sides and Andy talks us through how some European managers are jealous of their British counterparts.

Elsewhere we discuss the depressing situations at Bolton and Bury respectively, as Jules and Andy both recount their experiences of struggles at their respective EFL clubs. We also speak about the new set of rule changes recently introduced— could we see further emphasis on teams playing out from the back?

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The Ramble: Pep Guardiola tops up the trophy cabinet, the Football League bursts into life, and Harry Maguire heads to Old Trafford Aug 05, 2019

Welcome aboard to a brand new football season and the very first day of Football Ramble Daily! It’s an absolute pleasure to have you with us and we’re looking forward to bringing you a whole host of shows six days a week throughout the season.

Monday means the Ramble’s up, and today we’re talking the Community Shield as Pep and his cargo trousers got one over Klopp’s Klan. Phil Foden got his customary two minutes and some fans got in a punch up long enough for Pete to critique their fashion choices—because of course he did.

Elsewhere, we run through some cracking goals to kick off the Championship season as Luton Town and Middlesborough played out a six-goal thriller. There’s even time for some transfer chat, as Moise Kean jets off to Merseyside and Newcastle’s new boy Allan Saint-Maximin has already been forced into buying his headbands from Sports Direct.

Make sure to join Jules Breach and Andy Brassell for their new show tomorrow, right here on Football Ramble Daily!

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Woodgate's Wonders: An Audi Cup triumph, a Fort William fantasy, and some Community Shield excitement Aug 01, 2019

Welcome to your all-new episode of The Football Ramble, indeed the last edition before we become Football Ramble Daily on Monday!

Marcus, Pete and Luke run the rule over the latest glorious triumph in pre-season: Spurs lifting the Audi Cup after beating Bayern Munich in Munich. After that, it's a look ahead to the Community Shield, a part of Man City's historic quadruple last season, lest we forget.

In addition to all this we find out why South Korean football fans are fuming, what Jonathan Woodgate has been saying up in Middlesbrough and why the Fort William faithful finally have something to celebrate.

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Fantasy Five-a-Side: Maisie Adam Jul 31, 2019

Welcome to Fantasy Five-a-Side, a brand new show in which Jim invites a special guest to submit their dream five-a-side team and lead them to glory as player-manager. Where will they play themselves? Will the team gel on the pitch? Just as importantly, will they gel off of it in the post-match wind down?

First up is star of Mock the Week, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and most impressively of all, Football Ramble Live tour support Maisie Adam.

They chat Leeds United, running into sports hall walls, anthropomorphic donkeys and much, much more. Get involved.

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Faces, faces everywhere: Emirates Cup action, Gareth Bale’s limbo, and goings on at the Toon Jul 29, 2019

Competitive football creeps ever closer with the Emirates Cup out of the way, the transfer window hotting up - Daniele De Rossi has signed for Boca Juniors! - and Mike ‘Flannels’ Ashley up to his usual shenanigans.

He’s part of a rogues’ gallery that features a pumped up Diego Costa, a fictional version of Carlos Tevez and, somewhat out of left field, Gary McAllister. Enjoy.

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Further reading:

Gareth Bale’s move to China appears off:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49144872

Lille accept Arsenal’s bid for Nicolas Pepe:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jul/27/arsenal-transfer-record-72m-nicolas-pepe-lille

DANIELE DE ROSSI HAS SIGNED FOR BOCA JUNIORS!

https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/3907431/why-daniele-de-rossi-has-joined-boca-juniors-after-leaving-roma

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Joe Linton: Newcastle spend big, odd pre-season friendlies roll on, and Ederson shows what he can do in midfield Jul 25, 2019

It is absolutely roasting at Ramble HQ but as ever we’re braving it for you, our beloved listeners. We’re here to chat about Mike Ashley putting his hand in his pocket for the people of Newcastle once again, Chelsea and their slightly odd season preparations and naughty naughty Laurent Koscielny.

We’ve also got time to talk about Ederson strutting his stuff in midfield, pre-season red cards and Tony Adams’ confusing first day in his new job.

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Further reading:

Callum Hudson-Odoi has signed a new deal at Chelsea:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49091233

Ederson in action:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ul4VBwf0J5c&feature=youtu.be

Tony Adams and his new position:

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jul/24/rugby-league-president-tony-adams-promoting-game

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Pie and Smash: Action from the Premier League Asia Trophy, the International Champions Cup and AFCON Jul 22, 2019

With so many of the game’s biggest prizes being played at once it’s a great time to be a football fan, especially if you’re of a Geordie persuasion. Steve Bruce’s mere presence was enough to get his Newcastle United revolution under ho-way with a seismic victory over West Ham.

Alongside all this there’s embarrassment and contrition from Kilmarnock, a Burnley fan with a level of commitment that’d probably be better used elsewhere and a guest appearance from Bernie Sanders.

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Further reading:

Romelu Lukaku could still be leaving Man United:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/manchester-united-transfer-news-latest-romelu-lukaku-antonio-conte-inter-milan-a9013681.html

Dave Burnley, Burnley fan:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jul/19/burnley-two-games-at-once

Juventus no longer exist in FIFA:

https://www.marca.com/en/football/international-football/2019/07/17/5d2f2ec122601dc8168b45f2.html

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Dundee United Cake: Frank Lampard makes a welcome return, Steve Bruce makes a return, and there are transfers afoot Jul 18, 2019

We’re back in your ears and though we were only gone for a short while, the football Gods (Newcastle United) have provided, in the squishy form of Steve Bruce. We react with a range of emotions while also casting an eye over Frank Lampard’s appointment at Stamford Bridge and looking at some of the more interesting transfers we’ve seen so far this summer.

There’s also the usual stuff like Mark McGhee’s Bitcoin side hustle, Pascal Chimbonda’s summer adventures and Pete’s sumo wrestling related travel adventures.

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Further reading:

Alan Shearer begged Steve Bruce not to take the Newcastle job, begged him:

https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/alan-shearer-reveals-urged-steve-16604321

West Ham may have a gem in Sebastien Haller:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/who-scored-blog/2019/jul/18/sebastien-haller-west-ham-good-business-transfer

Megan Rapinoe and the USWNT have been a summer highlight:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/womens_football/womens-world-cup-2019-usa-equal-pay-megan-rapinoe-stats-attendance-audience-a8995996.html

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Ramble Meets... Erkut Sögüt Jul 17, 2019

Erkut Sögüt is the Founding Partner at Football and Family, a sports agency that looks after footballers Mesut Özil, Ilkay Güdogan and many others.

In this exclusive interview with The Football Ramble, Erkut talks about the demands placed on agents in the fast-paced, ever-changing world of modern football, how to handle top level footballers who live their lives permanently in the spotlight, what Mesut Özil is really like, and why he's passionate about educating the next generation of football agents.

You can purchase Erkut's latest book 'How to Become a Football Agent' here: https://www.footballagenteducation.com/product/how-to-become-a-football-agent-the-guide-2nd-edition/

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Best of 2018/19: The Warlock, Charlie Austin, and Sven tickling the ivories Jul 15, 2019

Here we are then, the final Best Of… episode of the summer! It’s a selection of the best bits from last season, and there are some crackers. Nelly Yoa checks in from *somewhere*, Charlie Austin’s not happy and we play the first ever game of Kevin Keegan or Katie Price? Plus more of the usual Richard Keys, Neil Warlock and Going for Glold nonsense you’ve come to expect.

We’ll be back on Thursday with a brand new episode, and join us on 5th August for the start of Football Ramble Daily. Keep an eye on our socials in the meantime for all the info— see you soon!

Many thanks to infamous YouTuber Linford Grimes for their inspiration and help in compiling old content. We salute you.

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Best of 2017/18: Djimi Traoré, Barry Grintles, and the ghost of Louis van Gaal Jul 11, 2019

To ease you into the weekend, here’s another Best Of… episode, this time from the 2017/18 season! We hear of Neil Warnock hustling his Sheffield United players at a bowling alley, Mick McCarthy mugging off his own Ipswich fans and Louis van Gaal’s ghostly apparitions.

Plus, Jose Mourinho manages to give his Player of the Season award to himself, by dishing it out to Scott McTominay. Classic Jose.

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Ramble Meets... Danny Higginbotham Jul 10, 2019

On this episode of Ramble Meets… Andy Brassell speaks to Danny Higginbotham about his storied career, from his fledgling start at Manchester United - where a broken leg nearly ended it all - to playing for ten other clubs and transitioning into punditry. Danny discusses a tumultuous time playing in Belgium, his deep affinity with Stoke City and why he doesn’t actually miss being a footballer.

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Best of 2016/17: Naughty Boys FC, Pete's overdue library fines, and a certain stag do Jul 08, 2019

We’re back to soothe those Monday blues with another Best Of… episode, this time from the 2016/17 season!

There is, gloriously, an awful lot of Kevin Keegan’s adventures in this episode. From being accosted in Belgrade to somehow coming third in a Thai cup final, there’s a lovely selection of King Kev material. Elsewhere, we’ve got a run down of some fantastic Botswanan team names, Gareth Southgate being petrified about the England job and Pete’s overdue library fines. Plus we get a curious email about a certain stag do from a Steve@hotmail.com….

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Best of 2015/16: King Kev, Cristiano's abs and the Infant Chip Bowl Helmet Jul 04, 2019

We’re turning the clock back to August 2015 and reliving some of the best moments from The Football Ramble 2015/16!

This time around we’ve got a couple of Ramble classics, including A Week In The Life of Kevin Keegan, EURO 2016 predictions and Pete’s Infant Chip Bowl Helmet™ (patent pending). Plus there’s Alan Pardew being typically humble and San Marino being minced under the Roy Hodgson Steamroller.

There’s also plenty of time for some of the immortal questions football throws at us: Is Jeff Goldlbum A-list? Could you grate Irish cheese on Cristiano Ronaldo’s abs? Was it all just banter?

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Ramble Meets... Micky Gray Jul 03, 2019

In this, the latest episode of Ramble Meets, Luke talks to ex-Sunderland and England player Micky Gray. Spotted by a Manchester United scout at age 13, Micky ended up playing in the Red Devils' academy with the likes of Ryan Giggs, Adrian Doherty, Paul Scholes and David Beckham before signing back with his hometown club Sunderland.

Across a career spanning 18 years, from the low of missing the decisive penalty in the 1998 Championship Playoff Final to the high of representing his country, Micky takes us through a hugely interesting time playing football at the top level, including run ins with managers, fans, and future England captain Wayne Rooney.

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Best of 2014/15: Neil Warnock's worries, Roy Keane's immortality and Marcus Speller's impressions Jul 01, 2019

Ahoy! Welcome to another one of our special episodes from The Football Ramble back catalogue. This time around we’re taking a look through the 2014/15 season, featuring all the usual suspects. There’s Sean Dyche with his voice like a sandy ball bag, some live bits from our show in Oslo and Neil Warnock’s worries about mortality.

Plus, we wonder what would happen if Keith Richards and Roy Keane were the last two people on Earth. That’s what football to do ya.

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Best of 2013/14: Police Machine, Lothar Matthäus, and Pellegrini vs Pardew Jun 27, 2019

We’re back for the 2013/14 edition of the best of The Football Ramble!

We arrive at another vintage piece of Ramble content: Police Machine vs Plateau United Feeders in Nigeria, in a “mind-boggling show of shame.” Besides that we’ve got Pete and Pitbull becoming friends, Alan Pardew and Manuel Pellegrini becoming anything but friends and Lothar Matthäus going MIA.

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Ramble Meets... Paul Watson Jun 26, 2019

This time around on Ramble Meets, Luke spends an hour with Paul Watson, author, traveller and football coach whose experiences have seen him set up a football league on the tiny Pacific island of Pohnpei, run a professional club in Mongolia, and also take responsibility for organising the CONIFA World Football Cup, a tournament for states, minorities, stateless peoples and regions unrecognised by FIFA.

In this revealing interview, Paul recounts tales of a life less ordinary travelling around the world on his footballing mission, the characters he's met along the way, and what the future holds for his many projects.

To purchase Paul's book about his time in Micronesia (and we heartily recommend you do!), search for Up Pohnpei! in all good bookshops.

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Best of 2012/13: The Gigi Becali saga concludes, a Breakfast XI, and Sven's at it again Jun 24, 2019

Welcome back to another episode fished out of The Football Ramble archives!

This time around: the torrid tales of Gigi Becali reach a dramatic end, Sven putting his name forward for every single management job and a Breakfast XI. Plus, there’s entries into the Dean Windass Hall of Fame for Peter Shilton, Mark Hateley, and Mark Hateley’s greedy haircut.

Oh, and a Geordie punched a horse…

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Best of 2011/12: Cloning Ian Woan, Didier Dogba, and Euro 2012 predictions Jun 20, 2019

You join us again in the time machine as we head back to the 2011/12 season! This time around, there is a truly fantastic array of jewels from the Ramble crown. We check in with Gigi Becali for the first time this series, hear of Jonathan Woodgate nutting a glass bottle in Ibiza and get our teeth into a Dog XI. Plus, the seminal work ‘If We Could Clone Ian Woan’.

All that plus Euro 2012 predictions, Bob Hippy and loads more! Bobby dazzler!

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Ramble Meets... Michael Cox Jun 19, 2019

In the latest episode of Ramble Meets... Luke chats to author, journalist and expert in football tactics Michael Cox.

In this exclusive interview Michael talks about his journey into covering football first as a blogger and then as a journalist and broadcaster for some of the biggest outlets in sport, before writing and publishing his debut book on the history of Premier League tactics, The Mixer, in 2017. Tactical trends, legacies left by managers and the future of the game are subjects all covered in this enlightening and interesting chat with one of the most interesting thinkers in football media.

Michael's second book, a tactical history of European football from 1992 to the present, entitled Zonal Marking, is available now.

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Best of 2010/11: Diego loses it, Richard Keys' penalty science, and mum’s relaxation day Jun 17, 2019

Good day! You join us for some best bits of the 2010/11 season, where we arrive at a cornerstone of Ramble lore: Richard Keys & Andy Gray. We join them in Midlife Crisis Corner on MNF to see if they can work their way around the interactive screen and discern if penalties are now easier. Richard.

Elsewhere there’s a Fulhamish tale from Craven Cottage about mum’s relaxation day, smooth moves from Robbie ‘The Pale Murderer’ Keane and an update from Diego Corner. The first of many, we assume.

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Best of 2009/10: Yang Changpeng, Ramble in the classroom, and Peter Beagrie's motorcycle madness Jun 13, 2019

The rumours are true! To celebrate another season of the Football Ramble coming to a close, we’re digging deep into the archives at Ramble HQ to bring you ten Best Of episodes, featuring some vintage Ramble moments. It’ll keep you going over summer before we return with new shows in July, and daily episodes from 5th August.

First up: 2009/10, featuring some early Ramble classics. Ever wondered what Yang Changpeng is up to? Or how Peter Beagrie ended up putting a motorbike through a plate glass window? Or what happens when a teacher plays the Ramble to their Scottish classroom? Well here are your answers.

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Ramble Meets... Danny Kelly Jun 12, 2019

Put simply, Danny Kelly is a broadcasting legend. Now found most regularly on talkSPORT presenting Kick Off, The Season Ticket and wherever else his prodigious talents are needed, he has over 30 years in the media game, including stints editing the NME, Q Magazine, and of course covering sport consistently across TV and radio.

In this latest episode of Ramble Meets, expect hilarious stories and tangents aplenty as Danny talks to Luke about how he fell in love with football in the first place, his most memorable moments in several decades covering the game, and what he thinks of the current state of the world's most popular sport.

This episode of Ramble Meets was recorded on Friday 26th April 2019.

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This episode is sponsored by bet365

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Didn’t happen: England win another shoot out, Euro 2020 qualifiers rumble on and we unveil our predictions Jun 10, 2019

Another glorious summer for England as the men win a high pressure penalty shootout and the women get one over on Scotland. Portugal are the deserved winners of the inaugural UEFA Nations League and the whole thing turned out to be a lot of fun.

As well as casting our eyes over all this we chat dings and dongs, look at the predictions we made at the start of the season and give the final word to our beloved Newcastle United.

Thanks for spending your time with us this season, we’re back on the 18th of July but have some compilations for you to enjoy until then, and listen out for a big announcement regarding next season!

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Further reading:

Gareth Southgate is still pleased with where England are heading:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/england-vs-switzerland-result-uefa-nations-league-2019-gareth-southgate-a8951356.html

Another trophy in the cabinet for Cristiano Ronaldo:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48191922

England’s medals were presented in an unusual way:

https://www.aol.co.uk/sport/2019/06/09/southgate-bemused-as-england-are-lobbed-nations-league-medals/?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAK8otryaTjyRGkbU-w3mXWAz5nRcwum97KAYADAnZDaYfg4Gsr9h3suVJgoo5vqfd1SHQ3Rj1IceN-5e_PWLI_KxPBI5a1go8kw3A95wuBvMNZHp04E9puH0rVmorYiyKmvB2Sc_Zx1v-Q4O9z5CEr_foO6BjlwpsX-tURDsv7qe

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Mug Life: UEFA Nations League action, Eden Hazard is nearly a Real Madrid player and Diego Maradona pipes up Jun 07, 2019

England successfully qualify for the UEFA Nations League third place play-off, and have their eyes on the bronze! They couldn’t quite get past the Netherlands in the semi-final but who cares about minor details like that?

We also discuss the wonderful news about the world’s most adorable footballer, Santi Cazorla, the mercifully quick resolution of the Eden Hazard-to-Real Madrid saga, more birthday wronguns, and a come-and-get-me plea from El Diego.

This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Further reading:

Gareth Southgate will stick to his guns:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48550951

An eye-witness account of some of England’s embarrassing fans:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jun/05/england-fans-baton-charged-portugese-police-nations-league-porto

Diego Maradona fancies the Man United job:

https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/diego-maradona-manchester-united-manager-paul-pogba

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Ramble Meets... Andy Brassell Jun 05, 2019

Andy Brassell is one of the world's most knowledgeable and entertaining pundits, whose passion for football has taken him all around the world when covering the game. He can be read regularly in the Guardian, and heard on talkSPORT, as well as The Football Ramble's sister shows On The Continent and At The Match.

Here, in the latest episode of Ramble Meets, he talks in-depth to Luke about his career path so far, including his journey into football punditry and how much he owes to Tim Vickery, what it's like being on friendly terms with Cristiano Ronaldo, and the most scared he's been when covering a game.

This episode of Ramble Meets... is sponsored by bet365

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Little liver birds: Glory for Liverpool, exciting times for Newcastle and the UEFA Nations League returns Jun 03, 2019

Liverpool end their incredible season with the biggest prize of them all after a game that may not have been a classic, but still managed to provide a lot of memorable moments.

As well as all that the season isn’t even really over— there’s still the UEFA Nations League to come! We have a good look ahead to that, have the pleasure of a new Louis Van Gaal interview, clear up some birthday based confusion and generally have a lovely old time.

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Further reading:

Jordan Henderson’s touching moment explained:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jun/02/moving-scenes-liverpool-champions-league-final-jordan-henderson

Louis Van Gaal has given yet another brilliant interview:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jun/03/louis-van-gaal-manchester-united--interview-buy-players-rooney-tactics-solskjaer

Did Sadio Mane mean to hit Moussa Sissoko’s arm?

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/liverpool-sadio-mane-moussa-sissoko-handball-champions-league-final-2019-a8941016.html

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Golden Booty: Chelsea are on top in Europe, Aston Villa are back in the Premier League and the Champions League is on the horizon May 30, 2019

What a magical night in Baku! Goals! Empty seats! An atmosphere! Of sorts! Chelsea give Arsenal a gubbing to win the Europa League and make Maurizio Sarri’s season look pretty good indeed, as Eden Hazard and his turbo-booty give Arsenal another miserable night to forget.

After picking over this we take the time to congratulate Aston Villa on their promotion, rejoice at the prospect of a second season of Marcelo Bielsa and wonder if there could be a place for Alan Pardew to pick up where he left off in the sheikh-based Newcastle United revolution.

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Further reading:

What next for Maurizio Sarri?

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/may/30/maurizio-sarri-leave-chelsea-eden-hazard-europa-league

A big rebuilding project ahead for Unai Emery:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/europa-league-chelsea-vs-arsenal-transfer-news-unai-emery-a8935996.html

Ross McCormack’s agent earns him the nickname Ross McContract:

https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/football-news/former-nottingham-forest-loanee-nicknamed-2916139

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Ramble Meets... Jonathan Wilson May 29, 2019

In the latest episode of Ramble Meets, Luke welcomes author, historian and broadcaster Jonathan Wilson into the studio to discuss a life and career spanning ten books, countless newspaper articles and editorship of a quarterly football periodical.

A graduate of Oxford University, Jonathan cut his teeth working for onefootball.com before writing his first book about Eastern European football, called Behind The Curtain. Books about football tactics, Brian Clough, and Argentinian football have followed, and this year Jonathan's tenth work, The Barcelona Legacy, hit the shelves.

In this revealing interview, Jonathan talks candidly about his career, his upbringing in the north east, and explains why Louis van Gaal will always be a terrifying man.

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Our favourite European football cities, with Villa Plus May 28, 2019

Welcome to this very special bonus episode of The Football Ramble, in association with Villa Plus. Recorded at our splendid villa in Menorca, we’re here to discuss our favourite cities in which to watch European football. From the exotic beauty of Barcelona and the romantic magic of Naples, to the cultural hotbed of Berlin and the monumental powerhouses of Madrid, we take a stroll through the very best of continental football.

After that chat, we’re joined by our Villa Plus competition winners, Garreth and James, for a spicy game of Going for Glold.

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Sheikh bake: Play-off drama, a Man United nostalgia-fest and a potential takeover at Newcastle May 27, 2019

Could Mike Ashley finally be about to sell Newcastle United? Rumours suggest it may be the case, but one of our number isn’t so sure. Where other rumours are concerned, Man United get all Moby as their class of ’99 turn it on at Old Trafford, and there are whisperings of a return to football for Big Weng.

Poor old Sunderland suffer yet more heartache after another Wembley loss, while Charlton, Mike Dean’s Tranmere and Celtic are in dreamland. There’s also a look ahead to the Europa League final and a special mention for one Chris Wondolowski.

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Further reading:

There’s a lot on the line for both Arsenal and Chelsea in Baku:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/may/26/sarri-emery-europa-league-final

D-Beck’s still got it:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/manchester-united-legends-bayern-munich-result-score-david-beckham-goal-sir-alex-ferguson-a8931251.html

That goalscoring referee:

https://metro.co.uk/2019/05/26/referee-accidentally-scores-goal-counts-9693862/

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Shearer’s Jag: Transfers, play-off finals and Europa League gripes May 23, 2019

There’s barely any football happening but we don’t even care, there’s still room to talk about possible double agent Petr Cech, Rushin’ Ray Parlour and the hugely exciting prospect of Mike Dean stealing the show from the Wembley stands as his beloved Tranmere take on Newport County.

We also discuss the possibility of selling Ed Woodward a horse, Sunderland’s Roman inspiration and Marcus fronting up to a notorious criminal organisation.

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Further reading:

David De Gea’s replacement may be… Sergio Romero:

https://metro.co.uk/2019/05/22/manchester-united-will-not-buy-new-goalkeeper-david-de-gea-leaves-9654358/

Michael Gray recalls his famous play-off penalty miss. Again:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/the-agony-and-the-ecstasy/2019/may/23/michael-gray-bloody-penalty-sunderland-charlton-play-offs

Gabriel Batistuta, we hardly knew ye:

https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/gabriel-batistuta-confirms-middlesbrough-interest-16311678

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Ramble Meets...Max Rushden May 22, 2019

In an unprecedented crossing of the football podcast streams, Football Weekly's Max Rushden talks to Luke about how the other half do it, how he came to be the host of one of the biggest football shows in the UK, and what it was really like to present Soccer AM with people constantly screaming 'BRING BACK LOVEJOY' at him out of car windows every day.

We also hear about his record-breaking 6 day long radio show, the time he met Andy Gray and Richard Keys, and why he enjoys having fun with his Twitter trolls.The show was recorded on 5th April 2019.

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I heart Hearts: Man City secure the quadruple, Kompany bows out and Wolves make Europe May 20, 2019

As the dust and ticker tape settles on the domestic season it’s Man City that have won it all. A comprehensive gubbing of Watford leaves us equal parts impressed and terrified for the future, though it turns out that Newcastle United have also won some silverware this season, if you’re a bit sloppy with the details, which clearly we are.

Peering around the rest of the game we discover that the guy with the bell is no longer the worst Portsmouth fan, that Tony Pulis’ usefulness has come to an end at Middlesbrough and that Cardiff Metropolitan University FC are a name to look out for in Europe next season.

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Further reading:

Is Man City’s dominance about to be a problem?

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/may/19/manchester-city-sky-blue-smashing-of-watford-proves-football-is-broken

Wolves find themselves in Europe:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48303846

Cardiff Met University have had themselves a good season:

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cardiff-met-uni-just-qualified-16299782

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Celestial Teal: The FA Cup final, the Playoffs and your headliner… Mike Dean May 16, 2019

Leeds, oh, Leeds. When will their nightmare end? Not yet, apparently. Frank Lampard’s Derby and Dean Smith’s Aston Villa will face off at Wembley after a frantic pair of play-off semi-finals.

There’s also a look ahead at a juicy FA Cup final, a theory on what Jose Mourinho was really getting up to in that hotel, questions about Pep Guardiola’s cardigan - or is it cardigi? - and some fairly tortured Watford puns, chipped in by one of you lot.

And yes, we saw Mike Dean celebrating Tranmere’s win over Forest Green Rovers. What. A. Man.

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Further reading:

Watford’s togetherness could be key to an FA Cup win:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/fa-league-cups/man-city-watford-fa-cup-final-preview-kiko-femenia-interview-pep-guardiola-jonathan-liew-a8916396.html

Potential trouble ahead for Manchester City:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/may/16/manchester-city-hit-out-uefa-investigation-financial-fair-play-champions-league-ban

Marcelo Bielsa may not be leaving Leeds just yet:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48292197

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Ramble Meets... Laura Woods May 15, 2019

Laura Woods is currently in demand as a live football presenter on both TV for Sky Sports and radio for talkSPORT. She is instantly recognisable for her work on Super Sunday, The Debate and the PDC World Darts Championship.

Here, in this exclusive interview, she tells Luke about her path into broadcasting from making her own 'radio shows' on her stereo at home as a kid to co-hosting national shows on talkSPORT, how she deals with criticism from both colleagues and internet trolls, and what it's like to work in an industry that is still very much a man's world.

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Bravo, Premier League: City win the title, Liverpool push them and Andros Townsend puts a cherry on top May 13, 2019

There was to be no twist at the weekend and Man City retain the title, while Liverpool finish second with a points haul that would have seen them as champions in any season but this or last. It’s been scintillating stuff and it’s been a pleasure bringing you our thoughts on it throughout the season.

And now for some goodbyes. Goodbye to Neil Warnock, gone from the Premier League, never to return, goodbye to Chris Hughton, who did just enough to keep Brighton up, and goodbye to Yaya Toure… we think.

It’s far from goodbye from us though, with the FA Cup, play-offs, Champions League and all the usual nonsense to come.

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Further reading:

Where do Man City rank among the Premier League greats?

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/man-city-liverpool-premier-league-champions-who-won-2019-rankings-list-liverpool-manchester-united-a8910376.html

Paul Pogba had a silly end to the season:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48251713

Brighton have identified Graham Potter as the man they want to take over from Chris Hughton:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/may/13/brighton-sack-chris-hughton-as-manager-after-poor-run-of-form-in-2019

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The Legion of Calm: Liverpool and Spurs shine in Europe and the final day of the Premier League looms May 09, 2019

Our ruddy, giddy auntie Nora Bennett! What a week in the Champions League, with turnarounds, late goals, quick thinking ball boys, crying managers and more drama than we realistically have time to explore.

Over in the Premier League, can Brighton stand firm in The Battle of the Amex as Man City come looking for the title? Can Liverpool dispatch Wolves just in case they can? Can Watford and West Ham overshadow it all in the battle for 10th. No, they can’t, but that’s fine.

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Further reading:

Liverpool’s 12th man… a ballboy:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/liverpool-fc-barcelona-champions-league-2019-divock-origi-goal-ball-boy-ucl-video-a8904461.html

Harry Kane could yet feature again this season:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48209763

Dutch striker makes a bad decision:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/may/08/telstar-striker-sacked-for-throwing-a-sickie-to-watch-ajax-against-tottenham

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Ramble Meets... Tom Jones May 08, 2019

Tom Jones is one of the world's premier architects, and served as Lead Architect on behalf of Populous, the design firm responsible for the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as well as Arsenal's Emirates Stadium and the Olympic Stadium purpose built for the London Olympics in 2012 and currently occupied by West Ham.

In this exclusive interview, Tom chats to Luke about how it felt to be present at the London Olympics opening ceremony inside the stadium he helped build, what it takes to build a sporting arena on such a scale, how important stadia are to football teams and why, and what the future of top level stadium development looks like.

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Klopp’s war on telly: Liverpool win again, Arsenal and Man United flop and Townsend hits five May 06, 2019

A strange weekend of football as Liverpool keep it up but Spurs, Arsenal and Man United all implode to various degrees, in what will surely become known as The Season Where Nobody Seemed That Bothered About Finishing Third or Fourth.

The Premier League also says goodbye to Neil Warnock and his fancy new stance, various play-offs take shape and we speculate on the behind-closed-doors character of Delia Smith.

Featuring guest appearances from Nick Hewer, Keith Richards and artist Ian Holloway.

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Further reading:

Shockingly, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer doesn’t think Man United were good enough for the top four:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/48170771

Jordan Henderson is hoping for a favour from his old boss:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/may/05/liverpool-jordan-henderson-mentor-prayers

The final day of The Championship in all its mad glory:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/championship-results-norwich-play-offs-leeds-aston-villa-west-brom-derby-a8900596.html

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Happy Days: More Messi magic, crunch time for Cardiff, Brendan Rodgers plots a twist May 02, 2019

Incredible scenes on the end of Lionel Messi’s foot at the Camp Nou have left us as giddy as a certain anchor’s aunt. We look back at the setbacks that Liverpool and Spurs faced in Europe, rate Ajax’s chances of winning the damn thing and also wonder if Brendan Rodgers might be the crucial element in deciding where the Premier League title parks itself come the end of the season.

Along the way we speculate on the behind the scenes history of the Scholes family, wonder if time is running out for Andros Townsend to prove Marcus right and probably use the word “effluvia” too much. Standard procedure, really.

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Further reading:

Lionel Messi continues his absurd record against Premier League clubs:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/barcelona-vs-liverpool-fc-lionel-messi-goals-record-champions-league-ucl-a8895911.html

Moussa Sissoko warns you not to write off Spurs against Ajax:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/may/01/tottenham-champions-league-ajax

Jurgen Klopp needs a favour from his landlord:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11712/11704063/leicesters-brendan-rodgers-responds-to-jurgen-klopps-landlord-joke

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Ramble Meets... Sam Matterface May 01, 2019

In this latest episode of Ramble Meets..., Luke talks to Chief Football Commentator at ITV and talkSPORT Sam Matterface.

Sam delivers spectacular insight into what it's like to be a commentator at the top level, from what preparation he does before a big game to how hospital radio, Portsmouth's promotion season, and being the youngest restaurant manager in McDonald's history helped him on his way.

In addition to that, he tells us what he's looking for in a co-commentator, what the inside of his commentary box looks like, and why he will never again describe a shot on goal as 'fifty two parts water, one part orange squash'.

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Dorito Burrito: It’s still tight at the top, David De Gea’s woes continue and Brighton still aren’t safe Apr 29, 2019

We drag ourselves out of the sick bay despite our various ailments - stomach upsets, bronchitis, Townsenditis - to look over a fascinating weekend of football in which Leeds and Marcelo Bielsa took centre stage. What. A. Ruck. It’s exactly what we will not pretend we don’t want to see.

We also look at David De Gea and his latest inopportune out of body experience, imagine what a deadly combination Ashley Barnes and Jamie Vardy would have been at school and learn of Andre Santos’ new life as a restauranteur.

If that’s not enough there’s also an always-welcome update on the whereabouts of “emotional bloke” Kevin Keegan. Get involved.

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Further reading:

David De Gea has his manager’s backing:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/david-de-gea-mistake-watch-manchester-united-chelsea-ole-gunnar-solskjaer-video-a8890531.html

The Guardian dare to peer into the mind of Marcelo Bielsa:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/apr/29/marcelo-bielsa-aston-villa-goal-leeds-proud

Ken Early’s excellent piece on the intricacies of the modern Premier League:

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/english-soccer/ken-early-football-s-new-age-neutralises-philosophies-of-the-past-1.3874358

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Pogback: PFA Team of the Year, Manchester derby fallout, and the race for the title hots up Apr 25, 2019

Hello and a very warm welcome to this, the latest instalment of The Football Ramble. The boys (sans Jim, sadly laid low with illness) cast their beady eyes over all the midweek action and then, as is the custom, look ahead to all the most exciting games in the Premier League this weekend.

There's also plenty of time for all your favourites, too - Pete having a rant about Mike Ashley, Going for Glold, a best bet and lots, lots more. Don't sleep on it!

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Ramble Meets... James Horncastle Apr 24, 2019

James Horncastle is a writer, broadcaster and pundit specialising in Italian football. Here, in this latest episode of Ramble Meets... he tells Luke about his path to his current role in the vanguard of Italian football coverage, from a kid growing up in Hull to a highly respected journalist rubbing shoulders with Carlo Ancelotti and Marcelo Lippi.

In his own passionate style, James also speaks eloquently on the future of European football, how mastering the Italian language helped him get ahead, and what advice he would give to aspiring journalists looking to find their way in the game.

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Ole Gunnar get ya: Everton gub United, Man City sneak past Spurs, and George Weah has a problem Apr 22, 2019

Right, it's Easter Monday, but football waits for no-one and so we're back in the studio ruminating on what's been happening on this, the holiest of weekends. Obviously Man City and Liverpool both won, the latter partly thanks to Sean Morrison's back, but don't forget, Everton also dished out a hiding. Mr Solskjaer is obviously absolutely fuming about it.

Elsewhere Pete tries to defend his dreadful opinion of Ayoze Perez after he netted a hat-trick against Southampton, Shokdran Mustafi does his usual, and George Weah has to deal with a worrying infestation...

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12 Eggs of Easter: Sven-Göran Eriksson Apr 19, 2019

It’s Good Fryday and for our final egg we have the Egg Royale, the Golden Goose Egg, a smooth, notorious player who was well and truly laid, pro-teen with squad selection and at one time the toast of the nation.

Sven, Sven, Sven-Göran Eriksson. It could only be him.

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Oh Bebe, Bebe: Spurs vs City is a European classic, Liverpool stroll on and Cardiff have hope Apr 18, 2019

WOW! Spurs and Man City serve up one of the maddest, most entertaining games in recent memory and as if that wasn’t enough we get to see them do it all again on Sunday.

Liverpool had a calmer time of it but have to be wary of Neil Warnock’s slightly resurgent Cardiff, while Man United look like the party might be over. Again.

Elsewhere Andros Townsend infiltrates our dreams, there’s confusion about Ed the Duck and tabard etiquette, while yet more doctors get in touch.

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Further reading:

An incredible night for Spurs:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47970607

Man United have work to do, according to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/apr/16/manchester-united-facing-rebuilding-job-after-barcelona-defeat-admits-solskjr

James Milner doesn’t expect Man City to slow down:

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/11696853/milner-city-will-react-like-champions

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12 Eggs of Easter: Gianluca Vialli Apr 18, 2019

We keep the series rolling with a most decorated egg. Vialli starred for teams like Juvhentus and Shellsea, becoming player manager at the batter when Ruud Gullit got the egg-sac.

He had opulent beginnings but don’t omelette that fool you; there was no silver egg spoon in this man’s mouth.

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12 Eggs of Easter: Fabien Barthez Apr 17, 2019

A fine custodian of the egg basket, the crème de la crème egg, the quiche de résistance.

A rare smoked egg with impressive refleggses, he lay have been prone to letting his membrane wander but even when over-egging things he was always sp-egg-tacular.

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12 Eggs of Easter: Gary McAllister Apr 16, 2019

The Scotch egg himself! Free kicks were his eggy bread and butter, his passing ostretched defences and his volleys left goalkeepers pickled.

In one of football’s most unexp-egg-ted swan songs he became a Liverpool eggular at the age of 35. And yes swans lay eggs.

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Mo Salah, Mo Problems: Liverpool roast Chelsea, Everton frustrate, and Newcastle might just be safe… Apr 15, 2019

Liverpool keep doing the business and though Shay Given may have barely looked up from his dinner when Mo Salah scored one of the goals of the season, we couldn’t believe our luck.

We also found time to despair at Everton’s performance against Fulham, find that a discussion on aspect ratio and frame rates leads to an explanation of how Newcastle are programmed, and enjoy some innovative product placement from West Ham’s owners.

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Further reading:

Jonathan Wilson on Jordan Henderson’s Liverpool influence:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2019/apr/15/jordan-henderson-liverpool-dogged-captain-centre-stage-title-race

James Maddison pranks Demarai Gray:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lehg6ycBiQo

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer fears his squad aren’t fit enough:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-news-ole-gunnar-solskjaer-player-fitness-summer-transfer-news-team-injury-a8870291.html

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12 Eggs of Easter: Eggs in the Making Apr 15, 2019

What comes first, the man or the egg? We egg each other on to identifry eggsamples of players we think are going the eggstra farmyard to achieve egghood.

Also features an eggstraordinary showbiz aneggdote. Cracking.

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12 Eggs of Easter: Dion Dublin Apr 14, 2019

We continue our Easter eggstravaganza with a man who always has his sunny side up, a man loved by the great Aleggs Ferg-egg-son, a man sent off for eggbutting Robbie Savage.

His head both poached goals and hatched The Dube, and this versatility meant you could throw him into any mixing bowl.

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12 Eggs of Easter: Arrigo Sacchi Apr 13, 2019

As we hit the half dozen of our 12 Eggs of Easter we dip into the career of the hard boiled former shoe salesmen who left the doubters with egg on their faces by winning back to back European Egg Cups.

Working his way from amateur football all the way to a World Cup final, it’s not over egging it to say that his eggacy is the stuff of yolklore.

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12 Eggs of Easter: Thierry Henry Apr 12, 2019

Why does Thierry Henry only have one egg for breakfast? Because one egg is un oeuf.

The eggsquisite, runny, defence scrambling faberge egg had a free range of ability but is he an egg at all? Can one choose to be an egg, or must egghood come naturally? Join us in our most controversial eggspose yet.

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Flying meal deals: Champions League drama, Chelsea visit Anfield, and can Crystal Palace spoil Pep’s party? Apr 11, 2019

The weekend ahead sees many a potential thigh rubber, but is it Liverpool vs Chelsea? Burnley vs Cardiff? Sean Dyche vs Neil Warnock? It’ll probably be all of them.

As well as looking forward, we look back over recent Champions League ding dongs, including harking back to Liverpool and Chelsea’s drab beef of yesteryear, via yet more football food fights and a worrying spread of potential misinformation from a rogue Jim. A different Jim that is, not our resident one.

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Further reading:

Jonathan Wilson on Pep Guardiola’s European over-thinking:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/apr/10/pep-guardiola-away-games-champions-league-manchester-city-tottenham-overthinking

Maurizio Sarri on how Danny Drinkwater is such a good player he can’t play him:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/chelsea-danny-drinkwater-maurizio-sarri-manager-sarriball-style-drink-driving-a8864401.html

Chris Wood with some mind games for Neil Warnock and Cardiff:

https://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/football/clarets/cardiff-clash-is-bigger-game-for-bluebirds-insists-burnley-striker-wood-1-9703685

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12 Eggs of Easter: Leeds United 2001 Apr 11, 2019

When most people think of the Leeds United side of this era they think of the reckless whisk assessment that led to their ultimately devastating financial irr-egg-ularities, but it was an enjoyable ride up to then.

Their two-egged Champions League semi-final against Valencia, in which most of the squad shaved their heads, was the peak of this ride, and we’re here to reminisce about the hatching of their audacious European plan.

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12 Eggs of Easter: Yordan Letchkov Apr 10, 2019

Bulgaria’s Yordan Letchkov poached one of the most memorable goals in the sizzling heat of USA ’94 to put himself into World (Egg) Cup yolk-lore.

But there was more to the man than that iconic moment, with a surprisingly well documented leggacy at Hamburg, a clash with John Toshack and a political career with its fair share of eggnomony.

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12 Eggs of Easter: Pierluigi Collina Apr 09, 2019

Cracking on with the second of our Easter specials we discuss the original notable egg, Pierluigi Collina.

A rare eggxample of a universally popular referee, he remembranes a shining example of how one should officiate the game, and we pay our resp-egg-ts appropriately.

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Petey Blinders: A classic FA Cup semi, Liverpool back on top, Arsenal slump on the road Apr 08, 2019

What a belter from Watford and Wolves at Wembley! A world class finish from Gerard Deulofeu, a luchador inspired goal from Raul Jimenez, and an emotional post match interview from big-hearted Troy Deeney. Man City and Brighton also played.

Not to be outdone, the Premier League keeps it tight, and we also give our thoughts on Rube Goldberg machines, wiggly gigglys, and a certain Obvious German.

As if that isn’t enough, Pete asks; can you keep an appendix?

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Further reading:

Gerard Deulofeu’s inspired performance:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2019/apr/07/gerard-deulofeu-mouse-roared-watford-wolverhampton-fa-cup-semi-final

Even Arsenal don’t understand their own away form:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/everton-arsenal-result-score-sokratis-player-ratings-a8859831.html

Ronaldinho Junior went undercover and still got himself a deal:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47854010

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12 Eggs of Easter: Bobby Charlton Apr 08, 2019

This Easter we’re bringing you, our dear listeners, 12 specials based around our favourite footballing eggs!

Our eggstravaganza begins with a look at the Red Devilled egg himself, Bobby Charlton. One of football’s most beloved eggs, the great man could crack a ball like few others and we’re here to revel in his l-egg-acy.

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Man City Nights: FA Cup semis, Spurs move in and Fulham drop out Apr 04, 2019

FA Cup semi-final weekend is upon us, great news for Wembley as Spurs have now officially moved in to their new home, while over in West London the aisles of Waitrose are deathly quiet as Fulham go down.

As well as a look ahead to the weekend’s action we hear of more football landlords, Benjamin Mendy’s exploits and Pete’s mattress conundrums.

Episode also features Big Sam, Cherie Blair and Mike Dean.

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Further reading:

Rafa wants some money again:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11681821/rafa-benitez-calls-for-newcastle-to-spend-75m-to-improve-quality-in-final-third

Spurs move into their new gaff:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/tottenham-hotspur-new-stadium-news-vs-crystal-palace-mauricio-pochettino-son-eriksen-video-a8854016.html

Troy Deeney isn’t that bothered about an FA Cup semi-final:

https://talksport.com/football/fa-cup/522165/troy-deeney-watford-fa-cup-semi-final-wolves/

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Slow Lloris: Liverpool win it late, Neil Warnock blows his top, and Pompey rule Wembley again Apr 01, 2019

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.

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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

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Sven in your ends: Ole gets the gig, Hudson-Odoi impresses and there’s a thigh rubber at Anfield Mar 28, 2019

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!

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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

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Gareth's Gubbers: England fly out of the blocks, and Scotland let everyone down Mar 25, 2019

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.

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Rice Rice Baby: England, Scotland and Wales look to the future, Northern Ireland have a mountain to climb Mar 21, 2019

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…

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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

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Nicklas Spendtner: FA Cup controversies, a West Ham comeback and an angry Marcelo Bielsa Mar 18, 2019

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…

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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/

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Football tapas: English clubs remain in Europe, the FA Cup returns, and the Premier League says hi Mar 14, 2019

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?

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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

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Shola Didn’t Score: The top four fight gets juicy, Newcastle win a cracker and Jack Grealish steps up Mar 11, 2019

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.

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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

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Notable libertines: Man United, Spurs do the job and the Premier League’s oddest derby looms Mar 07, 2019

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.

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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

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A pie of worms: Draws galore, offsides bore, and a tight top four Mar 04, 2019

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.

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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

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Treble Treble: Liverpool hit five, Chelsea recover quickly, and Brendan Rodgers returns Feb 28, 2019

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.

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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

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Boo-el: The Carabao Cup ends in farce, Man United and Liverpool are even and Claude gets the sack Feb 25, 2019

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.

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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

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Pie lies? Champions League action, the Carabao Cup final and Man United vs Liverpool Feb 21, 2019

It’s all happening! On Sunday, Man City and Chelsea face off for the season’s first chance of silverware, Cristiano Ronaldo is getting mugged off in the Champions League, and Liverpool are gearing up to visit Man United at Old Trafford in what could be one of the most crucial games of the season. What a time to be alive.

As ever we hear from you, our dear listeners, with both informative and possibly made up correspondence, relish in our alternative game and discuss Diego Simeone and his famous cojones.

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Further reading:

The Carabao Cup final looms:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11679/11636202/carabao-cup-final-can-pep-guardiola-and-manchester-city-really-win-the-quadruple

Man City have a lad in Sane:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2019/feb/21/leroy-sane-manchester-city-schalke-champions-league

Diego Simeone on his balls:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47310918

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Dropped pies: Man City crush Newport County’s FA Cup dream, Wolves get what they need and Millwall march on Feb 18, 2019

Newport County, we will miss you. A heroic FA Cup effort against Man City at Rodney Parade ended as it was always going to, but what an effort! It was a cagey weekend in the cup but Millwall gave it the love it deserves, Swansea’s Dan James impressed with his superhuman pace and Ashley Cole returned with a bang (goal).

Elsewhere Portsmouth embarrass themselves, we envision a Mike Dean testimonial and there’s a plea for information about a man who was once the future of law enforcement in Hartlepool.

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Further reading:

Pep Guardiola was impressed with Rodney Parade:

https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/17440753.pep-guardiolas-praise-for-amazing-rodney-parade-home-crowd-after-fa-cup-clash-between-newport-county-afc-and-manchester-city/

Daniel Taylor on football’s nepotism issue:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2019/feb/17/everythings-a-little-too-cosy-in-footballs-game-of-family-fortunes

Portsmouth. Oh, Portsmouth:

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/competitions/league-one/11639244/southend-3-3-portsmouth

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Delete your account: Man United lose in Europe, Spurs excite and the FA Cup returns Feb 14, 2019

A mixed week for English clubs in Europe so far as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s party suffers its first real setback, in fact the party too such a turn he chucked out Alexis Sanchez and Paul Pogba takes himself home. Spurs, on the other hand, are having such a lovely time that if they’re not careful they won’t get their deposit back before they move into the new place.

Looking ahead to an FA Cup weekend we’re keeping an eye out for a cupset as Man City visit the mighty Newport County, and there’s the usual mixture of DNA tests, goal machine Shane Duffy and Luke’s live remixing.

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Further reading:

Mario Balotelli enjoyed Man United’s Champions League defeat:

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-utd-city-balotelli-psg-15822237

Newport County’s Michael Flynn thinks a win over Man City would be the biggest FA Cup upset ever:

https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/17432261.michael-flynn-convinced-newport-county-can-beat-manchester-city/

How long can Spurs stay under the radar?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47234647

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Sorryball: Man City gub Chelsea, Liverpool win in style, and Cardiff get a big three points Feb 11, 2019

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.

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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

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99 reds buffoon: Man City go top, Liverpool chase and Spurs lurk behind Feb 07, 2019

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.

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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/

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The Cat Came Back: Sergio Aguero reigns supreme, Wolves impress again, and Michy Batshuayi returns Feb 04, 2019

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.

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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

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Busy kissing: Newcastle beat Man City, Spurs leave it late, and Chelsea implode Jan 31, 2019

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.

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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

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Splish Splash: AFC Wimbledon shock West Ham, controversy at Millwall and another win for Man United Jan 28, 2019

Join us in the bath as we look over a fantastic weekend of FA Cup action, featuring a babyfaced post-match assassination, yet another goal for Andros Townsend, and more VAR-inspired bees.

There’s also an incongruous appearance from Mr. Socko, a heartwarming display of loyalty towards Nigel Clough and a welcome discussion about Wham bars.

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Further reading:

Manuel Pellegrini was “ashamed” of West Ham’s loss to AFC Wimbledon:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jan/26/manuel-pellegrini-ashamed-west-ham-afc-wimbledon-fa-cup-marko-arnautovic-new-contract

Could Ole Gunnar Solskjaer get the Man United job full time?

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-news-next-manager-ole-gunnar-solskjaer-pochettino-zidane-team-news-transfer-a8750051.html

Mauricio Pochettino still thinks Spurs are doing pretty well:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47023639

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Newca$tle: The FA Cup returns, Gonzalo Higuain arrives and so does Ashley Cole Jan 24, 2019

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.

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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

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Sorry, Mr Moss: Some 4-3s, Arsenal beat flat Chelsea and an FA Cup curse Jan 21, 2019

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.

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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

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Battered eyelids: Spygate rolls on, London derbies galore and Liverpool and Crystal Palace lock horns again Jan 17, 2019

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.

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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

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There will be moles: Man United pass their big test, Richard Keys tells it like it is and Leeds employ some espionage Jan 14, 2019

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.

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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

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Mous D: Carabao Cup action, a test for Man United and a big moment for Fulham Jan 10, 2019

Man City gubbing Burton Albion; respectful or not? We debate this hot topic because we’re not afraid of tackling the big issues. While we’re at it we give Mousa Dembele a speculative MOT and discuss another one of your frankly mad suggestions to change the FA Cup.

As well as this we worry about the atmosphere at Fulham fans’ relaxation days, reflect on the nature of Andy Carroll and rub our chins at the possible combination of Arsenal, Samir Nasri and The Narrative.

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Further reading:

Man City, Burton Albion and the matter of respect:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/fa-league-cups/manchester-city-vs-burton-albion-result-9-0-score-goals-respect-double-standards-pep-guardiola-nigel-a8720331.html

Paul Pogba’s victory lap continues:

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-utd-solskjaer-pogba-news-15656561

Samir Nasri’s back in town:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/11602109/samir-nasri-made-few-friends-at-arsenal-but-can-help-west-ham

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Crock of WhatsApp: FA Cupsets from Newport, Oldham, Pompey and more! Jan 07, 2019

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.

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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

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Rickie Lampard amalgamate: Can Warlock make magic happen, the FA Cup 3rd round and holidays for Man United Jan 03, 2019

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.

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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

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Ramble Meets...Neil Etheridge Jan 01, 2019

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.

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Pogmanay: Liverpool rout Arsenal, Man United are back (again) and Wolves blunt Spurs Dec 31, 2018

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!

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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/

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Trouser hook machines: Liverpool go clear, Man City show they’re human, Spurs march on Dec 28, 2018

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!

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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

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12RofC - The Celebration Dec 24, 2018

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!

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12RofC - The Club Stalwart Dec 23, 2018

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.

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12RofC - The Hammering Dec 22, 2018

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.

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12RofC - The Hardman Dec 21, 2018

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.

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Fear and Loathing at The Lowry: Jose Mourinho is out, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is in, and Spurs get revenge Dec 20, 2018

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.

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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

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12RofC - The Video Game Dec 20, 2018

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.

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12RofC - The Outfield Player in Goal Dec 19, 2018

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.

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12RofC - The Relegation Scrap Dec 18, 2018

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.

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Fighting Santas: Liverpool excel, Arsenal’s winning run ends and Neil Warnock isn’t happy Dec 17, 2018

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.

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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

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12RofC - The Endorsement Dec 17, 2018

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.

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12RofC - The Derby Dec 16, 2018

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.

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12RofC - The Online Footballer Dec 15, 2018

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.

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12RofC - The Bust Up Dec 14, 2018

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.

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Lazy Prince: Manchester vs Merseyside, Spurs marching on and a frosty Rafa Benitez Dec 13, 2018

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.

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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

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12RofC - The Maverick Dec 13, 2018

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.

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A private smirk: Chelsea halt Man City, Mo Salah dazzles again and the Copa Libertadores is quite mad Dec 10, 2018

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.

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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

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Think of the shareholders: Wolves beat Chelsea, spoils are shared at Old Trafford and Southampton get their man Dec 06, 2018

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.

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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

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Klopp in the box: North London is red, so is Jordan Pickford’s face, and Mark Hughes is out Dec 03, 2018

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.

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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

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Ramble Meets... Chris Kirkland Dec 02, 2018

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.

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Further eggings: The puzzle of N’Golo Kante, London and Merseyside derbies and Man United droning on Nov 29, 2018

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.

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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

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Svengus: Spurs pump Chelsea, Claudio Ranieri gets a win and ALAN HUTTON Nov 26, 2018

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.

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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

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Dayo: Scotland are promoted, Ireland need a new manager and the Premier League returns Nov 22, 2018

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.

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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

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Trainspotting: England top the group, Switzerland thump Belgium and Mitrovic entertains Nov 19, 2018

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.

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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

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Ramble Meets... Carolyn Radford Nov 18, 2018

Carolyn Radford is the Chief Executive Officer of Mansfield Town and currently one of only two female CEOs in professional football. She accepted the position at Mansfield Town at the age of just 29, becoming the youngest football executive in the country - a title she still holds.

Speaking to Luke on a match day at Field Mill, Carolyn provides a unique insight into the role of a CEO at Football League level and chats on a range of subjects including what it's like to be a woman in the rarefied atmosphere of the professional game and, having steered The Stags back into the Football League, what her plans are for the future of the club.

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Camposflage: Rooney returns, Ranieri also returns, while Wales and Scotland step up Nov 15, 2018

It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for; Wayne Rooney’s international return! The Rooniverse has been a barren, empty place since the great man retired and finally Gareth Southgate is putting a stop to all this ‘looking forward’ nonsense by bringing it back to the good old days.

Jesus.

As well as all that international relegation becomes a possibility for the first time, with Ireland and Northern Ireland looking to avoid it, Wales find a player down the back of the sofa (in Belgium) and we have some gossip about Pete and a very special lady.

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Further reading:

Callum Wilson is ready to take his chance

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/nov/14/callum-wilson-england-wembley-dream-looks

Wales’ new boy James Lawrence isn’t bothered about the Premier League:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12018/11553773/wales-new-boy-james-lawrence-unfamiliar-with-premier-league

The USA copy Southgate’s model

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/england-vs-usa-friendly-international-football-wembley-gareth-southgate-wayne-rooney-a8633516.html

Claudio Ranieri is still a lovely man

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46215037

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Donnie’s Den: Manchester is blue, Newcastle win again, Charlie Austin tells it like it is Nov 12, 2018

Welcome to the first ever Football Ramble Nights, brought to you by the smokey tones of one Marcus Speller. In the velvet-voiced chat machine’s lounge club we discuss the Manchester derby, the sadness that’s always present just behind Eddie Howe’s eyes and a welcome return for an FA Cup giant; Timmy Mallet.

Propping up the bar, Pete has another business pitch, informs as of some new dads-at-football-matches action and the bizarre business of bageling. Nice.

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Further reading:

Jose Mourinho’s excuses:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/nov/11/jose-mourinho-defends-manchester-united-claims-outplayed

Charlie Austin has been happier:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11700/11550713/charlie-austin-rages-at-officials-after-disallowed-goal-in-southampton-draw-with-watford

Colin Henry turns out for Moorgate FC:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46140699

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Almost a spine: A memorable win for Man United, Liverpool look to reset and Chelsea host Everton Nov 08, 2018

Hello again. We reflect on a famous victory for humility’s Jose Mourinho and a surprising Steve Bruce-starring sequel to the Turin Shroud as Man United beat Juventus, a grim tunnel experience for Liverpool and Raheem Sterling’s rub of the green in the Chaaaaaaaampions League.

Back on domestic turf Mortal Kombat’s Neil Warnock is still just happy to be here, words are put in mouths and there’s some good old fashioned nihilism.

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Further reading:

Are we about to see the best of Alvaro Morata?

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/alvaro-morata-chelsea-crystal-palace-didier-drogba-diego-costa-jonathan-liew-video-a8618406.html

Raheem Sterling’s penalty decision the worst ever?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46129571

Liverpool need to rediscover their spark:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/nov/07/andy-robertson-liverpool-spark-jurgen-klopp-champions-league

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Gary Excels himself: Arsenal hold Liverpool, a poignant win for Leicester and Man City hit six Nov 05, 2018

Whisper it (like Phil Neville would), but things look like they’re changing for the better at Arsenal. We look back on a pulsating draw with Liverpool at the Emirates, Newcastle finally getting a win and Southampton’s utter calamity of a defensive showing against Man City. Blimey.

On top of all this there’s a return for Wayne Rooney, as well as a certain fireplace-based anecdote, yet another baffling football statue and a come-and-get-you plea from a team in Australia.

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Further reading:

Arsenal are starting to click under Unai Emery:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/arsenal-vs-liverpool-unai-emery-football-ideals-draw-result-epl-premier-league-a8616531.html

Peter Shilton isn’t happy about Wayne Rooney’s England call up:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46095559

The strange Mo Salah statue:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11669/11545385/liverpools-mohamed-salah-statue-ridiculed-by-football-fans

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Ramble Meets... Mark Chapman Nov 04, 2018

Mark Chapman is one of the country's best-loved presenters across both TV, where he fronts Match of the Day 2, and radio, where he is the voice of BBC 5 Live's sports coverage. The man known to millions across the UK and beyond as 'Chappers' talks to Luke about how his career started, his best and worst moments as a broadcaster and why he's happy to be known as 'the grouting in the tiles'. Delivered with Mark's trademark self-deprecation and humour, this month's Ramble Meets... is a fascinating insight into what it takes to be a top level live broadcaster on both radio and television. Mark's book For The Love of the Game is out now in paperback. Pick up a copy here: https://t.co/9seaoUIA6d

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Surprise Surprise: Carragher vs Neville, Lamps returns to Chelsea and Arsenal host Liverpool Nov 01, 2018

There have been all kinds of high pitched noises coming out of Monday Night Football this week as Harry Redknapp wades into Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher’s “debate” about exactly how pathetic Spurs may or may not have been in the last 30 years.

There’s confusion over Aaron Ramsey’s situation at Arsenal, a business idea for the Dildo Brothers and further revelations about the by-now-legendary Maltese Joe. We’re through the looking glass, people.

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Further reading:

Maltese Joe on Surprise Surprise?

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5vioj0

Aaron Ramsey’s contract situation is a strange one:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/11541153/aaron-ramsey-to-leave-arsenal-next-summer-on-a-free

Frank Lampard impresses on his return to Stamford Bridge:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/frank-lampard-derby-county-manager-chelsea-return-carabao-cup-report-a8611601.html

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The Icarus Line: Fulham are gubbed, Arsenal suffer a Wengover and Sven rides again Oct 29, 2018

Fulham prove to be accommodating hosts yet again as they invite Bournemouth in for tea, biscuits and three goals at the Cottage. Arsenal were also good guests as they brought Crystal Palace a couple of penalties at Selhurst Park, with Chris Smalling also proving an excellent host at Everton, despite their overall all loss at a game of Monopoly (football, you see).

We’re also lucky enough to meet the great Bryan Klug, witness a truly special Panenka penalty and, of course, welcome a certain balding smoothy back into the game.

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Further reading:

Tributes pour in for Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/oct/29/thai-sporting-and-political-leaders-pay-tribute-to-leicester-city-owner-vichai-srivaddhanaprabha

Slavisa Jokanovic is under pressure:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/slavisa-jokanovic-shahid-khan-fulham-bournemouth-interview-press-conference-premier-league-efl-a8605906.html

Time for Paul Pogba to rethink his penalty technique?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46012895

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Hey Joe: Spurs host Man City, Arsenal aim to keep winning and we have Rafa vs Sparky Oct 25, 2018

Once again we have no choice but to join Pep Guardiola in his giddy reverie after a scintillating Manchester City display in Europe, scratch our heads at Man United’s inability to get to their own stadium and consider whether Rafa Benitez could really find his job under threat.

We’re also treated to a barrage of stories about the legendary Maltese Joe, nicknames from across the land and a brand new, shiny quiz.

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Further reading:

Can Spurs unspurs their Champions League season? It’s been done before:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45973537

Romelu Lukaku’s form is worrying Man United fans:

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-utd-fans-romelu-lukaku-15322076

Alex Iwobi is enjoying life under Unai Emery:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/oct/23/unai-emery-believe-arsenal-alex-iwobi-football

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Sarribrawl: Chelsea vs Man United gets tasty, Spurs impress and Fulham struggle Oct 22, 2018

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...

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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

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Ramble Meets.... Professor Chris Brady Oct 21, 2018

Professor Chris Brady is the Professor of Management Studies and the Director of the Centre for Sports Business at Salford Business School. Prior to that he was Deputy Dean at Cass Business School in the City of London, and is considered a world expert in the art of management and leadership. Throughout his career, Chris has authored many books on a wide range of different subjects and is a close collaborator with a number of top flight football managers, but most recently co-authored Quiet Leadership with Carlo Ancelotti, a hugely interesting, first-hand, insight into Ancelotti's success in the game as a manager at the top level.

In this episode of Ramble Meets... Luke spends an hour with Chris ruminating on the skills needed to be a successful manager in the modern game, discovers just how unique and difficult a role being a top level football manager can be, and hears about the training behaviours of both Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Those Chipolinas: England excite, West Ham host Spurs and Jose Mourinho pops in to see his ex at Stamford Bridge Oct 18, 2018

Whenever England win convincingly we receive a lot of correspondence that gleefully anticipates the reaction of our dear Marcus Speller. If you’re one of the people who sends us such correspondence; you will not be disappointed. We revel in the victory of Southgate’s Soldiers, barely able to contain our joy before heading back to the good old Premier League.

There we find Spurs sneaking under the radar as they prepare for a trip to West Ham, Mike Dean limbering up for one of his biggest gigs of the season in the form of Chelsea vs Man United and Wolves and Watford preparing for an intriguing ding dong.

Note: This show also features behind the scenes jingle related confessions.

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Further reading:

The home nations’ UEFA Nations League permutations:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11096/11528063/nations-league-permutations-for-england-scotland-wales-northern-ireland-and-republic-of-ireland

Kanye West, Man United fan:

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-utd-kanye-west-tweet-15269884

Wayne Rooney’s delish free kick for DC United:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/oct/18/wayne-rooney-free-kick-goal-dc-united-mls-toronto-fc

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Tattoo Memories: England draw, Scotland slip up and The Rock get a win Oct 15, 2018

England played their so called Ghost Game with Croatia and it was so eerie that everyone forgot to score or even really do anything of note. Spain are up next, who don’t look too bothered having just thrashed Wales.

There are also Scottish woes, Welsh cheese and Northern Irish hard cheese, youth football dads, Usain Bolt showing what he’s about, the smell of what Gibraltar are cooking and the quiet acceptance of another song.

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Further reading:

Some of the stranger features of Croatia vs England:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45841128

Peter Brackley, rest in peace:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/oct/14/peter-brackley-tv-broadcaster-channel-4-football-italia-dies-67

Sergio Ramos is confident. All the time:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/spain-vs-england-preview-sergio-ramos-real-madrid-news-press-conference-a8583886.html

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Unplugged: England meet Croatia again, Scotland have a day to seize and Wales host Spain Oct 11, 2018

The UEFA Nations League returns and Gareth’s Guys prepare to face Croatia behind closed doors with a couple of Marcuses in there. Just don’t get relegated, guys.

It’s an exciting and intriguing week as there’s some exciting yoot throughout the competition, which we touch on before coming up with some Original Content about Ryan Giggs, talking about Nando’s black cards and learning about Pete’s storage options.

It only seems right to tell you now that there is a double dose of Kevin Keegan, and warn you that we’ve set you some homework about old memes. Your key words are “Beefy” and “Taffin”.

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Further reading:

England's n00bs prepare:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/oct/10/jadon-sancho-mason-mount-phil-foden-england

Looking back at England’s World Cup meeting with Croatia:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11096/11521884/uefa-nations-league-how-croatia-beat-england-in-world-cup

Hans Zimmer is rightly proud of the Going for Glold theme:

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/jan/22/hans-zimmer-soundcloud-music-contest

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On The Continent Takeover: Mourinho gets out of jail, Liverpool and City exchange pleasantries and Bournemouth run rampant Oct 08, 2018

Welcome to a very special episode of The Football Ramble, as On The Continent's James Horncastle and Andy Brassell step into the breach in Jim and Pete's absence, looking to bring a bit of European flair to proceedings! Do they succeed? You decide.

Expect all the usual chat as we dissect Newcastle's reversal at the hands of Manchester United, Man City and Liverpool duking out a 0-0 draw, and a Christian Kabasele-inspired Watford capitulating at the hands of an impressive Bournemouth.

Elsewhere there's Championship chat, Gillingham fans get one over on Luke, and Andy and James bring a new angle on the much-loved Romario/Brazilian politics discussion.

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Further reading:

Jose Mourinho gets a vote of confidence: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/aug/20/jose-mourinho-manchester-united-backing-brighton

Sean Dyche is (rightly) fuming about Will Hughes' loose approach to tackling: http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11708/11476635/burnley-manager-sean-dyche-believes-will-hughes-should-have-been-sent-off

Steve McClaren is gutted about QPR being abysmal: http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/sport/football/queens-park-rangers/qpr-west-brom-mcclaren-review-shocked-angered-7-1-1-5658613

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Low percentage: Cardiff host Newcastle, Arsenal face another test, and Fulham head to Spurs Aug 16, 2018

It's almost the weekend which means it must be time for yet another preview show! And boy oh boy are there some games to sink our teeth into (there always are to be fair, because that's how football works).

First up, Fulham head to Wembley to face Spurs and attempt to exorcise their Crystal Palace-related demons, and we ruminate on when those north Londoners are ever going to be in their new home. After that we applaud Mike Ashley's attempt to save the great British high street before taking a look at their appointment in Cardiff, before wondering if anyone is ever going to cut Unai Emery some slack.

There's also all your usual favourites, including emails, Going 4 Glold and lots more. To get involved, it's show@thefootballramble.com. Love you!

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Arterial Routes: Man City and Liverpool off to a flyer, Bielsa's boys do the business, and willy waving at Wembley Aug 13, 2018

The Premier League is up and running, and so are Man City and Liverpool - both of whom recorded eye-catching wins against Arsenal and West Ham respectively. Elsewhere there's chat about a hard day at the office for Fulham, and a look at Wolves' point against Everton.

As the Marcelo Bielsa era gets up and running, we wax lyrical about the effect the big Argentinian is having at Elland Road, and also find time to lament yet more poor behaviour from a Newcastle fan, this time at the Home of Football.

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Further reading:

Pep thinks Sergio Aguero is going to have a big season: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-city-guardiola-aguero-prediction-14994692

Neil Warnock is loving life: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/cardiff-boss-neil-warnock-happy-12947933

West Brom's new mascot is an actual boiler: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/08/04/west-brom-unveil-boiler-man-greatest-ever-mascot/

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Ramble Meets... Matt Taylor Aug 01, 2018

In a football career spanning 19 years and counting, Matt Taylor has just about seen it all. From breaking into Luton Town's first team as a 17 year old, to achieving promotion to the Premier League twice with Portsmouth and West Ham, he is now a player/coach at Swindon Town.

In this exclusive interview with The Football Ramble, Matt talks to Luke about his early experiences as a footballer looking to break through and start his career, what it was like scoring spectacular goals in the Premier League, what advice he gives to young players starting out at Swindon, and how, at the peak of his powers, he came very close to signing for Spurs.

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Russia, Goodbye: France do it again, the World Cup delights, and in an Mmmbap it’s gone… Jul 16, 2018

What a delight this World Cup has been! We saddle up in the studio one last time to run the rule over the final, have a warm glance back at England’s performances, our overall highlights and, of course, reveal our pre-tournament predictions.

Thanks to each and every one of you for joining us for a life affirming, exhilarating World Cup. We couldn’t do it without you. At least not without it being really odd. We’ll be back in August, so until then, it’s goodbye from London…

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Further reading

A tribute to Gareth Southgate from London Underground:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44844999

Some highlights from on the ground:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-russia-lionel-messi-neymar-cristiano-ronaldo-a8448356.html

Harry Kane wins the Golden Boot. Here’s how everyone else stacked up:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2018/jun/14/golden-boot-standings-top-scorers-for-russia-2018-world-cup

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The Bronze Generation? England’s dream is over and Croatia make history as France await Jul 12, 2018

The semi-final may have been a game too far for England but what a journey it’s been. Gareth the Lionheart’s young team fell short but gave us memories that we’ll cherish forever. Knighthoods for all!

We look back over England’s tournament with fondness, surprise and a little bit of curiosity about what could have been. That’s more like it.

We also discuss the irrelevances that are the third place play-off and the final.

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Further reading

Luka Modric felt England underestimated Croatia:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44804874

Michael Cox on Gareth Southgate’s semi-final tactics:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-england-vs-croatia-gareth-southgate-tactics-tactical-immaturity-final-a8443526.html

How England’s players rated:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jul/11/croatia-england-player-ratings-world-cup-semi-final

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Les Bleurgh: France make the final, Belgium sulk and England crosses its fingers Jul 11, 2018

Well, here we are in uncharted Football Ramble territory, as England prepare for a World Cup semi-final with Croatia. We steel ourselves for the game by way of adventures with Keith Allen in Screw Fix, reminiscence of tournaments past and the fev-o-meter going into overdrive.

Alongside that we look over an impressive, surgical win from France, enjoy a dig from Fabio Capello and learn to ‘drink more responsibility’. Needless to say, Cristiano has the last laugh.

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Further reading

Belgium weren’t happy with the way France played:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jul/11/belgiums-thibaut-courtois-and-eden-hazard-hit-out-at-anti-football-france

France look to move on from 1998:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/france-vs-belgium-world-cup-2018-didier-deschamps-samuel-umtiti-goal-video-watch-1998-final-a8441431.html

Can England actually go and do this?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44785165

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Eeeeeeasaaaay: Croatia await England in the semis as Russia bow out with pride Jul 08, 2018

And on it goes. England guarantee that they’ll play the maximum amount of games in a World Cup by making the semi-final. It’s one of the most surprising things to happen in the time we’ve been doing the podcast and, frankly, we are giddy.

There was another game too, as the mighty England’s opponents need to be decided. Russia bow out having had a memorable tournament in a game full of surprising expectations, excellent goals, ratty goals and misjudged dinks.

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Further reading

Chris Waddle gets emotional:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44752000

Russia’s dream comes to an end:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jul/08/russia-world-cup-exit-proud-croatia-penalties

And what of Croatia?

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/five-things-england-learned-about-croatia-before-world-cup-semi-final-a8436791.html

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Dare to meme: Belgium oust Brazil, France stride on, England vs Sweden looms… Jul 07, 2018

Tactical whizz man Roberto Martinez masterminded an impressive win over Brazil as Belgium show what they’re made of, while France continued to do exactly what they need to do, giving the terrifying impression that they’re hiding the true scale of their power. Also Hugh Lloris got a dragon fly in his mouth. Urgh.

Elsewhere Gary Neville has some interesting moments, there’s an alternative view of Mark Lawrenson and an update from our beloved Stewart Donaldson. If that still isn’t enough for you then we also look ahead to a couple of games that are taking place this afternoon…

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Further reading

Alan Shearer isn’t happy with Neymar:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44748245

Roberto Martinez, tactical genius:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/brazil-vs-belgium-world-cup-2018-kevin-de-bruyne-goal-highlights-replay-roberto-martinez-tactics-how-a8435616.html

How England should approach Sweden:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jul/06/three-things-england-get-right-defeat-sweden-world-cup-quarter-final

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Lions, three of them: England win a shootout as Sweden await… Jul 04, 2018

Well! We are through the looking glass now, people. England won a penalty shoot out and are into the quarter finals after a yellow card-laden battle against Colombia. All of our aunts are giddy as we try to rap our heads and croaky throats around it.

Sweden also played a Roger Federer-less Switzerland, and though that was nowhere near as good there’s still plenty of fun to be had in discussing it.

Warning: contains distressing, Ian Botham-related content.

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Further reading

Jose Pekerman thinks England were dirty:

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12098/11425618/colombia-manager-jose-pekerman-angry-at-england-players-after-world-cup-defeat

Michael Cox on Gareth Southgate’s tactics:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/england-vs-colombia-penalty-shootout-video-watch-tactics-gareth-southgate-a8430156.html

The Swedes are confident:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jul/04/swedish-media-reaction-england-sweden-quarterfinal-world-cup-russia

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Healthy Haraguchi: Heartbreak for Japan, Brazil saunter on and England up next… Jul 03, 2018

Yet more scenes so unbelievable that we all need to accept that this World Cup is crazy as Belgium come from two down to beat a spirited Japan, with super subs Marouane Fellaini and Nacer Chadli. Prior to the game a hitherto successful psychic octopus was killed in Japan. Makes you think.

Alongside this there’s time to look over Neymar’s theatrics, Brazil’s stoic professionalism and we of course take the opportunity to look ahead to England vs Colombia, and even a little further, as we get a little carried away while we have the chance.

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Further reading

Everybody hates Neymar:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44689926

Psychic Japanese octopus eaten:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-psychic-octopus-dead-rabio-japan-seafood-predictions-correct-a8426986.html

Fellaini and Chadli provide squad freshness:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jul/02/marouane-fellaini-nacer-chadli-fringes-belgium-hazard-flatters

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Boyoed: Russia stun the world, Croatia scrape through, penalties are everywhere Jul 02, 2018

Even when this World Cup is bad it’s brilliant! We look back on two games that managed to have very little and absolutely loads going on at once as Russia and Croatia send Spain and Denmark home.

Elsewhere there’s advice for Pete’s sunburn, yoghurt themed of course, Mexico go for glory, and Antoine Griezmann seems to get mind games badly wrong.

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Further reading

They’re having a good time in Russia:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44677631

Andres Iniesta bids farewell:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/andres-iniesta-spain-world-cup-2018-retires-international-football-russia-penalty-shootout-a8425861.html

Big licks from David Ospina:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jul/01/david-ospina-colombia-fans-not-fear-england

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Ladders and Ladders: France thrill, Uruguay impress, Ronaldo and Messi go home Jul 01, 2018

And so the knockout stages started as well as the group stages promised. An all-time classic from France and Argentina, and a hard-fought Uruguayan victory over Portugal set an incredibly high standard and we say keep it coming.

There’s also Pete going on about aspect ratios, more England flies, and plenty to look forward to as the tourney keeps rolling on…

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Further reading

The latest on Edinson Cavani’s injury:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44671242

Christian Eriksen vs Luka Modric:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-christian-eriksen-luka-modric-croatia-vs-denmark-knockout-stages-a8424941.html

Some of the lesser known players who’ve made an impact so far:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jul/01/world-cup-players-premier-league-colombia

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2nd’s the best: England draw Colombia, Panama make their mark, heartbreak for Senegal Jun 29, 2018

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…

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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

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Write off: Germany crash out, Brazil get it done, England are up… Jun 28, 2018

Woo hoo! It turns out that very, very occasionally you can write off the Germans, and we at the Football Ramble are happy to embrace this opportunity mere hours before they play FIFA's third-ranked team. Hubris.

Mitro's on Newcastle United form rather than Fulham's – basically on the wrong kind of fire. Brazil showed their cupboard of pristine cogs and gears to the world, and Marcus doesn't want to talk about Felipe Baloy.

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Further reading:

How Germany’s media reacted to their exit:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/germany-out-world-cup-2018-media-joachim-low-next-manager-bild-die-welt-a8420646.html

Looking back to the last time England and Belgium met in a World Cup:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44603330

Part one of the Kendall Waston documentary:

https://youtu.be/ENbHokSKO_M

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German Genie: Argentina scrape through, Peru get their win and Iceland say goodbye Jun 27, 2018

The dynamic player-management duo of Lionel Messi and a bleedy Javier Mascherano saw Argentina through the group after a scare. Was it ever in doubt? Yes. Yes it was.

Alongside this there’s gushing over Croatia, scorn for France and Denmark as they provide the tournament’s first 0-0, and some odd chat about bones. Also, Luke writes off the Germans again, which is probably as close to a spoiler as you can get in a World Cup. Get involved, you Squares.

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Further reading

Michael Cox on the importance of Ever Banega:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/argentina-nigera-world-cup-2018-lionel-messi-jorge-sampaoli-a8418621.html

Peru’s emotional reaction to their win:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44623008

England look likely to pick a strong team against Belgium:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/26/harry-kane-set-to-start-england-group-decider-belgium-world-cup

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The Iran-Rontra Affair: Drama in Group B, consolation for Saudi Arabia and a wake up call for Russia Jun 26, 2018

We’re back to mash buttons, chat bitrates and harness the power of sexiness! Group B ended in chaotic fashion and we look back on it with fond memories. Farewell, old friend.

Glancing further around the tourney we feel for poor Mo Salah, postulate on the merits of Argentina using Lionel Messi as an impact sub in an intriguing Group D, and delight in a surprise appearance from Scatman Speller.

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Further reading

Jorge Valdano on Argentina’s failings:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/25/argentina-what-is-wrong-lionel-messi-football

Iran try to sabotage Ronnie’s sleep:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-44605426

Will Mo Salah retire from International football?

https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/mo-salah-quitting-egypt-russia-world-cup-2018-chechnya-football-government-kadyrov-a8416356.html

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Hoi Baloy: England hit six, Colombia impress, round three begins… Jun 25, 2018

Eeeeeeeasay! How about that, eh? We’re still giddy from England’s 6-1 demolition of Panama, a display that was as much a party as it was a football match. No we’re not getting carried away, we’re just loving every moment.

We’re on such a high we’re even talking about England and Belgium trying a different sport for their final group game, tennis also gets a mention due to an old favourite, and a little bit of goat-based cabin fever sets in.

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Further reading

Talking about Jesse Lingard:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-gareth-southgate-england-jesse-lingard-group-tables-goal-a8415196.html

Carles Puyol banned from Iranian TV because of his hair:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-44577659

Jose Pekerman gets it bang right against Poland:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/24/poland-colombia-world-cup-match-report

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Verdammt: Don’t write off the Germans, respect Sweden and get ready for England… Jun 24, 2018

Germany are back and almost certainly invincible again. We knew it couldn’t last. You have to respect it though. Damn it you have to respect it. Mexico also kept their Group F party going, having harnessed the power of red meat, and Belgium revealed that Tunisia aren’t that good after all.

Elsewhere Matthew Kelly is the latest figure to get an inexplicable mention, the Argentina team picks itself, literally, and Senegal delight us with a joyous warm up exercise.

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Further reading

Germany rub it in:

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12098/11414985/germany-rubbed-win-in-our-face-says-swedens-janne-andersson

Injury doubt for Romelu Lukaku?

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/england-vs-belgium-romelu-lukaku-injury-fitness-ankle-will-he-play-tunisia-goals-replay-highlights-a8413556.html

Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri could be in trouble:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44592846

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Drunk on Mitro: Group E gets tasty and Nigeria arrive Jun 23, 2018

We look back over an entertaining game full of quality and political hand gestures as the Swiss overcome the tough test of Mitro’s Serbia, Neymar’s emotional levee breaks as he opens his account for the tournament, and Nigeria show that there’s more to them than kits as they break Icelandic hearts.

Elsewhere there are predictable stepovers, borrowed celebrations and Marcus Berg: Landlord.

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Further reading

Nigeria have turned their tournament around:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-argentina-nigeria-lionel-messi-ahmed-musa-goals-a8413036.html

Cesc Fabregas on losing your opening game:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44567806

Romelu Lukaku is focused on the team rather than the Golden Boot:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/22/romelu-lukaku-belgium-golden-boot-roberto-martinez

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Messy: Argentina ruin everything, France do enough and Peru will be missed Jun 22, 2018

Marcus’ aunt is particularly giddy today after Argentina’s woeful showing against Croatia, with further dispatches from good old Slappy regarding the sweary reaction to the result over there.

There’s also a little reminder that Germany lost to Mexico, which they did when they lost to Mexico, the importance of Olivier Giroud, a history of Herve and Germany losing to Mexico.

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Happy slaps: Ronaldo scores again, Spain and Uruguay do enough Jun 21, 2018

Sepp Blatter is here, Luis Suarez is scoring, Pepe’s had a fall… oh it’s a classic already. Mostly. Yesterday was a bit drab actually, but whatever.

It may have been a cagey day but we’re still having a lovely old time. We discuss Roy Keane’s change of nationality, Cristiano Ronaldo’s giant locker and find that you, our beloved listeners, are now fact checking your own emails, which is frankly ideal, as it saves us (Pete) the work.

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Further reading

France are about to get handsome:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/20/france-olivier-giroud-peru-world-cup

Gareth Southgate is the new Gary Lewin:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-gareth-southgate-england-dislocates-shoulder-repino-a8408836.html

Iran’s Milad Mohammadi’s maverick attempted throw in:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44555796

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Chapter two: Sadness for Salah, glee for Russia, disappointment from Poland and Colombia Jun 20, 2018

The first round of games is done and dusted but never fear, the second one has just begun! We delight in Russia’s strange status as both hosts and surprise package, ponder the next moves for Colombia and Poland and look ahead to Cristiano Ronaldo battling it out with Own Goal for the coveted golden boot.

Elsewhere Carlos Valderrama has been restricting views, Sepp Blatter phones ahead and we get the scoop on how Big Sam Allardyce is spending his summer.

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Further reading

Senegal and Japan fans clean up after themselves:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-senegal-japan-fans-clean-stadium-russia-football-a8407341.html

Some of the best and worst from the first round of games:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44537418

Could Saudi Arabia challenge the worst World Cup showings of all time?

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/20/worst-world-cup-teams-list-saudi-arabia

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One down: England start brightly, Belgium do what you’d expect and England are going to win the World Cup Jun 19, 2018

It’s on! It’s happened! England were good! 1966! Scones! Bank holidays! Still pepped up from the night before, we’ve bounced into the studio to pore over what was a thoroughly enjoyable first game from England. Despite some at times Sassi play from Tunisia they got the job done, and, frankly, we are like dogs with a number of appendages.

On top of this we look at Belgium’s controlled demolition of Panama, Sweden and South Korea going through the motions, and the opinions of a certain Diego Maradona.

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Further reading

Eden Hazard says Belgium are just getting started. WHATEVER MATE:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/eden-hazard-world-cup-2018-belgium-england-panama-a8405406.html

Was it a penalty?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44528594

Finally, Falcao at the World Cup:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/18/colombia-radamel-falcao-lost-time-japan-world-cup

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Dare to dream: Mexico make waves, Brazil start slow and England are up… Jun 18, 2018

Viva Mexico! The most World Cup team of all have set our hearts racing with the stand out moment of the tournament so far and we are giddier than a certain Auntie Speller!

It wasn’t just Germany who stuttered though, Brazil need to wake up too, while we also got our first glimpse of Mitro. On top of that we hear tales of invisible dragons, Nobby Solano’s generosity, and the ordeal Australian fans are having to go through just to watch the tournament.

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Further reading

Michael Cox on Mexico:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-germany-mexico-hirving-lozano-toni-kroos-a8403956.html

Stephan Lichsteiner thinks Neymar went down easy. LOL:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/18/neymar-went-to-ground-too-easily-says-stephan-lichtsteiner-brazil-switzerland-2018-world-cup

England are ready!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44514096

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THUNDERCLAP: France start slowly, Iceland shut out Messi and Peru miss a big chance Jun 17, 2018

We’re in the studio again, even though it’s Sunday, because the World Cup doesn’t stop for anyone. We marvel over Iceland and their warrior-like performance against Argentina, with Rúrik Gíslason getting a lot of attention. From Pete. It’s very intimate.

Elsewhere there’s heartbreak for Peru BUT IT’S NOT OVER YET, we try to fathom what we’ll do if England actually win this damn thing and we gear up for for Brazil, Germany… and Mitro.

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Further reading

Pete’s crush:

http://www.rurikgislasonfans.net/

Sampaoli still likes Messi even if nobody else does:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-argentina-iceland-lionel-messi-penalty-miss-watch-video-jorge-sampaoli-a8402476.html

Danny Rose respects Gareth Southgate’s authority:

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12016/11407291/gareth-southgate-dropping-wayne-rooney-sent-a-message-says-danny-rose

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Ha’way the lemurs: Ronaldo arrives, Suarez fires blanks and OG heartbreak for Handsome Hervé Jun 16, 2018

Well! Spain and Portugal treated us to an all time great and we’re still frothing at the mouthes just thinking about it. Cristiano Ronaldo, David De Gea, Diego Costa, that Nacho goal. So many moments. This is what it’s all about.

On top of all that there’s Mystic Marcus the psychic pig, a surprisingly misfiring Luis Suarez, and an own goal that may prove to be fateful for everyone’s favourite heartbreaker.

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Further reading

Oh good, more psychic animals:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-44493221

Peru fans have been going to extraordinary lengths to support their team:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/15/36-years-of-hurt-peru-russia-world-cup-denmark

Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t have a bad game last night:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-spain-world-cup-2018-hat-trick-free-kick-a8401551.html

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And we’re off: Russia take charge, Uruguay, Egypt and Group B to come... Jun 15, 2018

Our excitement - and snack budgets - are off the scale as the World Cup finally begins. There’s discussion of Robbie Williams and his relevance, ITV and their always confusing approach to broadcasting, Russian moustaches, BOTH Ronaldos, the Peruvian presence, a man called George Resurrection, Handsome Herve and so much more. And there’s only been one game so far. This is just the best, isn’t it?

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Further reading

Diego Godin still thinks Luis Suarez was hard done by:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/15/uruguay-diego-godin-luis-suarez-world-cup

Julen Lopetegui is having an odd time:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/julen-lopetegui-real-madrid-spain-world-cup-2018-a8399661.html

Jesse Lingard and Ashley Young look set to start for England:

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12016/11405289/england-to-start-jesse-lingard-ashley-young-and-harry-maguire-vs-tunisia

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It’s almost here: England anticipate, big news from Spain and Argentina jet out in style Jun 13, 2018

Harry Kane talking about England being aggressive, Russia looking to defy their critics, the “hench brutes” of Uruguay, Panama’s hats, Big Herve Renard back where he belongs, Brazil egging Phillipe Coutinho! Mitro on fire! Stickers! It’s almost here! It’s almost the World Cup!

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Further reading

Spain sack Julen Lopetegui:

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12024/11403215/julen-lopetegui-has-been-sacked-by-spain

Harry Kane makes the right noises:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/11/harry-kane-england-world-cup-2018-aggressive-brave

Why are Russia so bad?

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-russia-team-news-squad-saudi-arabia-russian-premier-league-vladimir-putin-a8395226.html

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A World Cup injury special in association with patient.info Jun 07, 2018

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Injuries. Every World Cup has them. Nobody likes them but they’re simply a part of the game. Sometimes their impact can define a nation’s tournament, while the panic over the loss of a key man can all be for nothing after a Lazarus-like recovery.

Here we look at the effects of injuries to David Beckham, Franco Baresi and Neymar, via the usual nonsense of rubbing photos to cure a broken foot, Jim’s recently discovered internal udders and Barry “Basher” Davies.

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Fever to Tell: England get a win, some big guns slip up and ohGodit’snearlytime! Jun 04, 2018

We can hardly contain our excitement as the WORLD CUP is almost visible in the distance! Gareth Southgate’s heroic England dispatched Nigeria at Wembley, Germany arrogantly leave out Leroy Sane, and Peru’s reinstated hero Paolo Guerrero looks the business at a crucial time. It’s all happening.

On top of all this we hear tales of Marcus’ historic meeting with the one and only Kevin Keegan, reveal our fabled Premier League predictions from the start of the season and get a surprisingly unsurprising peek behind the curtain at Legoland.

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Further reading:

England are wary of retrospective punishment at the World Cup:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2018-england-gareth-southgate-var-diving-raheem-sterling-a8381506.html

Paolo “Paul Warrior” Guerrero:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/03/paolo-guerrero-perus-warrior-striker-relishing-redemption-chance

The lesser seen green card is used in the Confifi World Cup:

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12010/11393393/referee-shows-green-card-in-conifa-world-football-cup-match

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The Football Ramble HISTORY Specials: Beckham kicks Diego Simeone in the 1998 England vs Argentina game May 29, 2018

David Beckham is not short of iconic moments for England, but perhaps the most memorable and important came when he was sent off against Argentina for kicking out at Diego Simeone in the 1998 World Cup. Here we look back at the story around the incident and the incredible journey that Beckham took towards redemption.

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La Decimocertero: Real win three in a row, Fulham and Rotherham up, World Cup fev-o-meter goes into overdrive… May 28, 2018

So, club football is all but done for another season, and how. We look back at Gareth Bale’s acrobatics, Sergio Ramos’ villainy and Lorius Karius’ tragedy after one of the stranger Champions League finals.

We also look at Fulham’s promotion at the expense of Aston Villa - profoundly not the play off championees - Rotherham’s Wembley victory and the usual stuff like funk, goalkeepers with exploding hair and the delightful development of Martin Allen being on press release duty for Chesterfield.

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Further reading:

Sergio Ramos, professional sod:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/sergio-ramos-mohamed-salah-karius-injury-real-madrid-champions-league-final-liverpool-mo-a8371651.html

Can Aston Villa hang on to Jack Grealish?

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2018/may/27/aston-villa-jack-grealish-steve-bruce-championship-play-off-final-agony

Frank Lampard in talks with Derby County:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44260934

Uri Geller is still at it:

http://www.urigeller.com/how-i-moved-the-football-during-euro-96/

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The Football Ramble HISTORY Specials: Zinedine Zidane's headbutt in the 2006 final May 25, 2018

Zinedine Zidane. One of the finest players ever to grace the game went into the 2006 World Cup knowing it would be his swan song. We relive the moment he headbutted Italy’s Marco Materazzi and shocked the world in his explosive final game…

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Just scar tissue: The Champions League final, the play-offs and Unai in May 24, 2018

Ooh It’s bidness time! The play-off and Champions League finals are fast approaching and we are excited! We discuss Cristiano’s biological age, Jurgen Klopp up a tree and some beardy, yet entertaining stuff about full backs.

Closer to home John Terry reminds us of just quite how John Terry he is, hear of the smallest and possibly most adorable league in the world, and Pete’s latest attempts at home surgery.

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Further reading:

Jordan Henderson is up for it:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/liverpool-real-madrid-champions-league-final-jordan-henderson-interview-a8365656.html

John Terry doesn’t want to do the job he’s paid to do against Chelsea:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/may/23/john-terry-miss-chelsea-games-new-aston-villa-deal

Unai Emery is making all the right noises:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44226942

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The Football Ramble HISTORY Specials: Ronaldo's performance during the 1998 final May 22, 2018

Drama, intrigue, Stephane Guivarc’h; the 1998 World Cup final had it all, with the mystery surrounding Ronaldo’s omission and subsequent reinstatement to the team the defining factor. He wasn’t himself and it would prove to be a worrying low point for the world’s best striker, but don’t worry, he wouldn’t stay down for too long…

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Oh boy: Chelsea win the FA Cup, Mike Ashley gets bolshy, Celtic win another treb May 21, 2018

We’re back to reflect on what is sure to become known as The Phil Jones final after Chelsea ran out winners against Man United in the FA Cup. It wasn’t the best day for Jose Mourinho. You lose a cup final and you’re labelled a prat…

Alongside this is Marcus rapping, the trial of Petey D, and Quantum Leap’s Sam Beckett wreaking havoc throughout football yet again.

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Further reading:

Mike Ashley hikes the price again:

https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-takeover-gossip-continues-14681577

Willian’s Instagram adventures:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44196485

Jose Mourinho moan moan moan etc:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44186246

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The Football Ramble HISTORY Specials: Roberto Baggio’s penalty miss in the 1994 final May 18, 2018

How we love Roberto Baggio. He was one of the biggest stars on the planet going into USA ’94, and so a memorable tournament was expected. But when looking back at his missed penalty in the final, we remember that was far more to his tournament than that…

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$kwadd Fre$hNe$$: The England squad is announced, the FA Cup final looms and Big Sam says goodbye May 17, 2018

England only need a standard sized jet after Gareth Southgate played it safe and named just 23 players in his World Cup squad but it’s still enough to get us excited for the summer, as are Jason Derulo, the Brazil squad and Sweden. They’ve been stocking up on Marcuses, you see.

Over at Wembley Man United and Chelsea prepare for a surprise FA Cup final visit from Prince William, while Sam Allardyce and David Moyes bid farewell to their respective clubs. Does this clear the way for these forward thinking young British managers to now be given a chance?

Pete remains available for stag weekend hire.

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Further reading:

Some preliminary World Cup squads:

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/revealed-when-all-32-world-cup-2018-squads-will-be-announced/oa0atsduflsv1nsf6oqk576rb

Sam Allardyce’s time at Everton comes to an end:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/may/16/wretched-football-sam-allardyce-everton-sack

Eden Hazard hopes Chelsea don’t sign rubbish players:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/eden-hazard-chelsea-transfer-window-news-good-players-premier-league-a8353336.html

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The Football Ramble HISTORY Specials: Cameroon beat Argentina in the opening match of Italia 90 May 15, 2018

For the first of our HISTORY specials we take a look back at the opening game of Italia ’90, when an unheralded and unknown Cameroon shocked the world by beating the World Cup holders, the Diego Maradona-inspired Argentina…

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Piano Man: Wembley hosts a thriller, City hit 100 points and Wenger and Carrick say goodbye May 14, 2018

Another Premier League season comes to an end! We learn that Pep Guardiola can cut it in England, learn of Alan Shearer’s unorthodox stress relief methods and say our temporary goodbyes to Arsene Wenger, Michael Carrick and probably Antonio Conte.

Elsewhere, absolute banter-volcano Marcus Speller makes a final push for Jonjo Shelvey to be on that plane, Jose Mourinho consolidates his power and Pete bathes in a glorious Newcastle win. Among other things.

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Further reading:

Mauricio Pochettino’s intriguing comments:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/may/13/mauricio-pochettino-spurs-future-daniel-levy-spending-transfers

Arteta next for Arsenal?

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/arsenal-news-next-manager-mikel-arteta-arsene-wenger-max-allegri-latest-update-a8349261.html

Jose Mourinho on Michael Carrick and Rui Faria:

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/11371859/jose-mourinho-says-he-will-not-directly-replace-rui-faria-at-manchester-united

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Wagner Love: Relegation is settled, City break records and Yaya says “ta ta” May 10, 2018

Huddersfield and Southampton have ruined our hopes for a dramatic final day relegation scrap but there’s plenty of fun to be had as the Saints finally get the credit they deserve and Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola dish out awards with mixed results, to the chagrin of a certain John Toshack.

Elsewhere, Big Weng is linked with a surprising move, Stevie Gers gets ready to halt Celtic’s charge for McDecima and there’s a welcome return for anti-tank missiles.

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Further reading:

Rafa on Jonj:

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11365327/jonjo-shelvey-provides-england-with-a-good-option-says-rafa-benitez

John Toshack blames praise for Swansea’s decline:

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11731/11365084/john-toshack-blames-praise-from-jose-mourinho-and-other-managers-for-swansea-plight

Pep identifies his candidates for manager of the year:

http://www.90min.in/posts/6045919-pep-guardiola-identifies-sean-dyche-and-rafa-benitez-as-manager-of-the-year-contenders

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Pert and juicy: Stoke go down, West Brom cling on, Brighton survive… May 07, 2018

We can confirm that BRIGHTON ARE SAFE! David “The Ferryman” Moyes has also turned West Ham’s season around and rowed it back to shore, and our beloved Roy Hodgson has kept Palace up but elsewhere the relegation scrapes continue.

We also learn about Pete’s adventures in Chinatown, have an innovative new idea for how to distribute cards, and get a timely reminder that a certain Sepp Blatter is still very much at large.

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Further reading:

Neil Warnock does it again:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/cardiff-city-vs-reading-promoted-premier-league-result-highlights-goals-fulham-birmingham-a8338836.html

Arsene Wenger’s goodbye tour continues:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/arsene-wenger-arsenal-vs-burnley-interview-next-manager-goals-a8339291.html

Crystal Palace stay up with aplomb:

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11096/11362783/crystal-palace-dominate-sky-sports-power-rankings-after-penultimate-weekend

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RATS: The Champions League excites, Jose has a favourite and West Ham have work to do May 03, 2018

As expected, a certain young man won big at Man United’s end of season awards (forever more known as The Scotties), Liverpool shun game management in favour of an absolute thrill ride and we try to keep some narrative going by tipping absolutely everyone for relegation.

Elsewhere there’s very serious analysis about expected take-ons, Mardy Andy Carroll gets the hump and the only thing that they have got is the big boy up front Sigthorsson. Oh. Oh my word.

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Further reading:

Arturo Vidal is not happy:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/arturo-vidal-instagram-bayern-munich-real-madrid-champions-league-a8332766.html

And the winner is… Scott McTominay…

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43974228

The Louis Van Gaal archive is open again:

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-utd-rafael-van-gaal-14549023

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More dustbin hearts: United say goodbye to Wenger, Southampton get a crucial win and Big Sam takes flak Apr 30, 2018

Pete returns from his American adventure, unable to work the production buttons, and to find that despite recent events Arsenal’s scriptwriters are as lazy as ever, Mark Hughes is earning his handshakes and it could well be the End of Days for some British managers.

Luckily Mitro has come good for him and if that’s not enough there’s a weird Portsmouth diversion, Marcus goes bananas in pyjamas and we manage to cause some marital strife

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Further reading:

Man United’s classy gesture to Arsene Wenger:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/apr/29/arsene-wenger-classy-gesture-manchester-united

Jurgen Klopp is unhappy about how many penalties Liverpool get:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/liverpool-latest-news-jurgen-klopp-penalty-record-anfield-stoke-highlights-champions-league-a8328116.html

Sam Allardyce can’t honestly produce more than he’s doing:

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sam-allardyce-addresses-everton-fans-14589695

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Salahbrate: Liverpool dominate Roma, Wenger heads to Old Trafford and Wilf Zaha speaks out Apr 26, 2018

Liverpool dazzled us all in the Champions League but what will happen when their unstoppable force meets the immovable object of Paul Lambert? We can but wait and see.

While we wait we chat more about Big Weng’s plans for the future, are surprised by a musical theatre revelation and hear from our beloved-yet-worst listener. There’s some stuff about Kevin Keegan though so it’s all good.

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Further reading:

Arsene Wenger may manage again:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/arsenal-vs-atletico-madrid-arsene-wenger-future-next-club-manager-europa-league-a8322471.html

Sad times for the Ox:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/apr/25/alex-oxlade-chamberlain-out-season-world-cup-england-injury

ZAHA SPEAKS OUT:

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11706/11345127/wilfried-zaha-tells-sky-sports-about-the-agenda-against-him-and-how-he-has-matured-at-crystal-palace

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Stoke the Musical: Arsene Wenger bids us adieu, Man United and Chelsea head back to Wembley and Sunderland go down Apr 23, 2018

The day we thought would never arrive is finally here, as Arsene Wenger announces that he’s leaving Arsenal and we pay our respects through tears, in one case at least. Merci, Big Weng.

Over at Wembley Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte schedule a meeting in the Narrative Cup final, there’s fun throughout The Championship, unless you support Sunderland, a rival to England’s big plane emerges and we gleefully relive another iconic England moment.

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Further reading:

Arsene Wenger’s press conference:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2018/apr/23/arsene-wenger-tackles-elephant-in-room-reasons-leaving

Mo Salah: Player of the Year:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/mohamed-salah-liverpool-pfa-player-of-the-year-award-feature-manchester-city-kevin-de-bruyne-a8317266.html

Jose Mourinho is concerned about being murdered:

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/11343488/jose-mourinho-says-if-man-utd-dont-win-fa-cup-people-will-be-ready-to-kill-him

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Chillax: FA Cup semi-finals loom, Burnley smell blood and Zlatan breaks America Apr 19, 2018

We focus our dustbin hearts on perceptions of Paul Pogba, Arsenal’s potential summer of chaos and this weekend’s forthcoming Mike Dean Festival, bizarrely billed as Stoke vs Burnley.

As well as all that we cast our minds back to Louis Van Gaal’s FA Cup clipboard, there’s mistaken identity in Ireland and Marcus ruins the World Cup.

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Further reading:

Premier League Team of the Year:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/apr/18/manchester-city-dominate-pfa-premier-league-team-of-the-year

Mark Hughes wants Southampton to enjoy their relegation fight:

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11700/11336611/mark-hughes-says-southampton-must-embrace-premier-league-relegation-battle

Zlatan appears on Jimmy Kimmel:

https://www.si.com/soccer/2018/04/18/zlatan-ibrahimovic-jimmy-kimmel-live-video

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Flannels: United hand City the title, Southampton struggle and Wolves seal promotion Apr 16, 2018

What a sparkling end to a vintage title race! We look back over West Brom winning the title at Old Trafford (for Man City), Southampton’s latest indignity and Thierry Henry’s sparkling beard oil.

Elsewhere there’s Mike Dean at the World Cup, a glittering future for Brendy Rodgers and, would you believe it, talk of Jonjo Shelvey getting an England call up. It just won’t go away.

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Further reading:

Big Vinny in the pub:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43778302

Jose’s taking it all well:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-united-news-west-brom-jose-mourinho-city-win-title-a8306246.html

Arsene Wenger is worried by Arsenal’s character:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/apr/15/arsene-wenger-arsenal-rafael-benitez-newcastle-united

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In bins: The Champions League explodes, Harry Kane gets his goal and Mic Drop Mick’s had enough Apr 12, 2018

We delight in a seismic week of football where Gigi Buffon lets his emotions get the better of him, agent of chaos Sergio Ramos excels himself and Pep Guardiola resorts to using doubles in a bid to save Man City’s season.

Alongside this there’s a surprising change of direction from Rafa Benitez, an absolutely textbook impression of Arsene Wenger and liberal use of the word ‘chubbies’.

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Further reading:

Gianluigi Buffon hasn’t taken things well:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/apr/11/real-madrid-juventus-champions-league-penalty-gianluigi-buffon-rubbish-bin-heart-referee-oliver

Another goal for Harry Kane:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43731208

Sunderland try to keep Newcastle fans out of The Stadium of Light:

https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-fans-trying-enjoy-14513067

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Respect the dogs: United make City wait, Big Sam causes unrest and Napoli get us giddy Apr 09, 2018

We’re back from Naples and though pieces of us will remain there forever we’ve raced into the studio to bring you our wares. There are mentions for Big Sam’s pyjamas, Hatem Ben Arfa’s year in the cupboard and, of course, dogs.

As if that isn’t enough there’s positivity for Newcastle, Southampton (sort of, by which we mean ‘negativity’) and once again we simply cannot ignore good old Neil Warnock.

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Further reading:

Neil and Nuno keep on rowing:

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/nuno-wolves-cardiff-neil-warnock-14505063.amp

A big game to come for Man City:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/apr/09/pep-guardiola-manchester-city-liverpool-champions-league?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Confusion over Antonio Conte’s future:

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/943503/Chelsea-news-Antonio-Conte-sacked/amp

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Michel Vroom: Liverpool brush City aside, Everton brace themselves and Man United look to put next door’s party on hold Apr 05, 2018

Liverpool get us all giddy after their scintillating display against a rattled Man City, Mick McCarthy weighs up whether he can be bothered with the West Brom job and there’s something about Aleksandar Mitrovic stealing time.

As well as all this Marcus gets understandably irked by a pitch for Ramble Airlines, Charlie Adam throws a strop and Hatem Ben Arfa has a pizza-based dilemma.

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Further reading:

Jonathan Wilson on Pep Guardiola’s tactics against Liverpool:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2018/apr/05/pep-guardiola-gamble-raheem-sterling-manchester-city-liverpool

Mick McCarthy might fancy the West Brom job:

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11698/11316442/mick-mccarthy-is-open-to-west-brom-approach-for-managerial-vacancy

Hate Ben Arfa and his pizza:

https://www.si.com/soccer/2018/04/03/psg-outcast-hatem-ben-arfa-plans-use-pizza-irritate-club-chiefs-ahead-summer-departure

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Taxi for Pards: Alan leaves West Brom, Spurs win the Battle of the Bridge and Zlatan steals the show Apr 02, 2018

Happy Easter you lot! We drag ourselves to the studio even on a Bank Holiday to bring you news of Alan Pardew’s departure from West Brom, David Wagner’s relaxed attitude towards the relegation battle and Man City preparing their championship champagne.

Elsewhere there’s some ‘instinctual’ reactions from Marko Arnautovic, some unsurprising contractual stipulations from Ronaldinho and, of course, the gift that keeps on Kevin.

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Further reading:

Pochettino is changing the mentality at Spurs:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/tottenham-news-mauricio-pochettino-chelsea-things-we-learned-eriksen-alli-goals-miguel-delaney-a8284751.html

Marko Arnautovic has no sympathy for Mark Hughes:

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/11313663/west-hams-marko-arnautovic-has-no-sympathy-for-former-boss-mark-hughes

Zlatan makes an instant impact:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/apr/02/los-angeles-derby-lafc-la-galaxy-mls-zlatan-ibrahimovic-soccer

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Steak and Barry pie: England march on, the Premier League returns and Carlos Tevez continues his reign of terror Mar 29, 2018

England’s 1-1 draw was so promising that known misog Pete Donaldson is getting excited, even if he does also treble down on a pre-existing gripe. To temper this excitement Aleksandar Mitrovic remains aflame, Carlos Tevez continues his exemplary professionalism and Arsene Wenger pipes up about some new isms.

On top of this we welcome the Premier League back into the fold, we hear from some trustworthy Barrys and there’s a treat from the Neil Warnock archives.

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Further reading:

The England plane is filling up:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/mar/27/england-world-cup-squad-russia-friendlies

Elite professional Carlos Tevez gets injured in a prison football match:

https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/bocas-carlos-tevez-gets-injured-prison-match-while-visiting-his-brother?utm_campaign=inothernews&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_term=editorial_organic&utm_content=stillimage

Mark Noble’s open letter to West Ham fans:

https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/mark-noble-letter-west-ham-fans/

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The milk sweats: England crush the Dutch, Scotland look to the future and Ronaldo puffs out his chest Mar 26, 2018

England took on the Netherlands and gave us reasons to make noises, get excited about the World Cup and talk about Bas Dost, three things that are frankly long overdue. Discover our joy as we use phrases like “distribution”, “versatile” and “got a big Lampard.”

Meanwhile, in the rest of the sport, Scotland got back underway with Big Eckos of the past and dispatches from the Hamburger queue, Cristiano Ronaldo reminded everybody who’s boss and we put out a call to Barrys everywhere.

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Further reading:

Jack Butland on competition for places with England:

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/england-vs-italy-team-news-jack-butland-goalkeeper-choice-southgate-pickford-a8273341.html

Scotland dish our debuts against Costa Rica:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/mar/23/scotland-costa-rica-international-friendly-match-report

Ronaldo vs Salah:

http://www.espn.co.uk/football/club/portugal/482/blog/post/3430694/cristiano-ronaldo-scores-brace-for-portugal-against-mohamed-salah-and-egypt

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Walter Tull: Profile of a Pioneer Mar 23, 2018

100 years ago this weekend, Walter Tull was killed in action in the First World War. While not a name that immediately springs to mind when we think of the people that influenced our game the most over the years, Tull was a pioneer.

We first profiled him back in November 2009, and with increasing calls for him to be recognised posthumously for his services both to football and the military, we thought it would be nice to re-release his entry into our hall of fame from nine or so years ago.

His story is incredible and his contribution to football and society in general can never be underestimated.

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Good Dog, Mad Dog: England prepare to face the Netherlands, Germany take on Spain and Gareth Bale coins it in for Wales Mar 22, 2018

Richard E Grant, Starbucks, “adult“ Froobs… it’s international week so things get weird quickly!

We discuss England’s goalkeeping situation and nutrition plans, there's a birthday wished for a Ramble (Speller) favourite and musings on Spain’s twin defensive totem poles.

On top of all that we learn of Ronaldinho’s political misunderstandings, Gareth Bale breaks records and we hear your suggestions for how to improve international football. Samba do good crazy!

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Further reading:

The Panama Grandma explained:

https://www.si.com/soccer/2017/10/17/pitch-invading-granny-discusses-why-she-took-panamas-world-cup-qualification-her-own-hands

Germany’s strength in depth:

https://www.bundesliga.com/en/news/Bundesliga/how-germany-could-look-at-the-2018-world-cup-in-russia-447224.jsp

Ronaldo on his hair at the 2002 World Cup:

http://www.goal.com/en/news/brazil-legend-ronaldo-reveals-reason-behind-famous-2002/6j0s0ux1s8ny167exv54tzrss

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Salah Days: Mo shines for Liverpool, Mourinho sulks in victory and the England squad… inspires. Mar 19, 2018

Sadly the FA Cup delivered no cupsets but we still enjoyed it, certainly more than Luke Shaw will have after another dressing down from Jose Mourinho, Mo Salah excites us into thinking he may be the greatest human in history and Newcastle get in a glorious bonus dig at Sunderland.

On top of this the England squad musters enthusiasm, in a way, Neil Warnock spies a conspiracy, and Romario absolutely doesn’t.

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Further reading:

Jose Mourinho’s press conference in full:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/03/16/full-transcript-jose-mourinhos-extraordinary-12-minute-manchester/

Jurgen Klopp thinks Mo Salah can get even better:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/mar/18/mohamed-salah-jurgen-klopp-liverpool-watford

Neil Warnock on various disgraces:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43450852

Video:

Newcastle fan wins the crossbar challenge at Sunderland:

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11295344/newcastle-fan-wins-sunderland-crossbar-challenge

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Sans Pellegrino: Man United and Chelsea out of Europe, FA Cup action and Hughes in at Southampton Mar 15, 2018

Man United are out of Europe but according to Jose Mourinho it’s happened before and it’ll happen again so it’s fine, Lionel Messi gives Chelsea the run around in Spain and down the road Leicester watch on with interest ahead of their FA Cup quarter final.

Alongside this we learn about the logistical requirements of Marcus’ plan for England’s massive World Cup squad, he also predicts a round of cupsets that will make his aunt even giddier and we discover more about the frightening power of the Jaffa Cake lobby.

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Further reading:

Roy Keane on Man United:

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/manchester-united-latest-news-champions-league-roy-keane-itv-paul-pogba-a8256766.html

Mark Hughes to the rescue at Southampton:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2018/mar/15/mark-hughes-southampton-gamble-paul-wilson

Spurs’ unfortunate survey:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43397583

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You can’t go home again: Chaos at West Ham, Jose Mourinho blunts Liverpool and Newcastle gain momentum Mar 12, 2018

Another chaotic week at West Ham as they took on both Burnley and themselves, Man United did some very interesting things to Jurgen Klopp’s face and Marcus continues to fill the England plane to the point where aviation laws are surely being recklessly disregarded.

On top of that there’s a long time mystery solved for Steve Cotterill, some dear listeners receive a warm welcome to Villa Park and Aleksandar Mitrovic continues his war on Pete’s heart.

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Further reading:

West Ham’s stewarding issues:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/03/11/west-ham-owners-want-take-london-stadium-security-saturday-stand/

Jose Mourinho isn’t even bothered about beating Liverpool and if he is then how come he isn’t:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/mar/11/jose-mourinho-manchester-united-cup-games-more-important-liverpool-win

Newcastle find their rhythm:

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/newcastle-southampton-rafa-benitez-storm-clouds-clearing-set-on-right-path-a8250646.html

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Raucous but peaceful: Spurs exit the Champions League, Liverpool visit Old Trafford and the relegation battle heats up Mar 08, 2018

Juventus and their sentient statue Giorgio Chiellini bring Spurs’ Champions League dream to an end, Aleksandar Mitrovic rubs further salt into Geordie wounds and there are rumbles of discontent at West Ham. Again.

Furthermore there’s a welcome return for Jaffa Cakes, we hear of your nemesi and there’s a further chance to restore some family honour…

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Further reading:

West Ham’s drama explained:

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/west-ham-united-board-protest-march-meetings-hooligans-icf-action-group-a8244951.html

Jose Mourinho and Jurgen Klopp’s tactical differences:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2018/mar/08/jose-mourinho-jurgen-klopp-football-aesthetics-manchester-united-liverpool

Sanchez Watt’s interesting evening:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43314870

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The Football Ramble Shredder: Shred Harder Mar 06, 2018

Dear Listeners,

Once again we want to show some love to the many of you who send in your correspondence. In this special you’ll hear us discuss a potentially dark twist in the future of VAR, fake warmth (the scourge of League Two) and what football can learn from Wrestlemania.

You want more? You got it. There’s Stuart Pearce kicking off at the opera, more warlock chat, and footballers at weddings.

It’s the kind of stuff you just won’t get on Jermaine Jenas’ Mail Bag, presumably coming soon.

Best wishes,

The Football Ramble

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Big Sam and The Drifters: Swansea march on, Chelsea clam up at Man City and Arsenal’s woes continue… Mar 05, 2018

The lining of Carlos Carvalhal’s jacket inspires his rejuvenated Swans to victory over generous West Ham, Arsenal’s holograms at least manage consistency and Antonio Conte simply doesn’t seem that fussed.

Alongside all this, Garth Crooks attacks science, we discuss our various personal vendettas and Marcus is keen to fill up that England plane, potentially with Championship players. Why not eh?

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Further reading:

Eden Hazard on barely touching the ball against Man City:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/mar/05/eden-hazard-chelsea-antonio-conte-manchester-city-premier-league

Thierry Henry on the Arsenal job:

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/thierry-henry-arsenal-rumours-arsene-wenger-speak-out-next-manager-a8239951.html

Video:

Patrick Bamford’s on fire:

http://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/competitions/championship/11273802/middlesbrough-3-0-leeds

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Rafael the Gaffael: Spurs win in the Wembley snow, fears for Chelsea as they visit the Etihad and Liverpool vs Newcastle promises goals… Mar 01, 2018

Both snow and goals fell heavily at Wembley as Spurs march on in the FA Cup, Burnley and Everton brick up their nets and scoff at the very idea of something as fancy as scoring, while the lucky boys of Liverpool look forward to a visit from Newcastle.

Elsewhere Pete faces a difficult choice between two of his great loves, we witness the beginning of a family feud, and request your tales of footballers at weddings.

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Further reading:

A confused Thibaut Courtois on Antonio Conte and Eden Hazard:

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/chelsea-team-news-manchester-united-eden-hazard-thibaut-courtois-antonio-conte-a8232716.html

Sadio Mane on Jurgen Klopp:

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11669/11269844/sadio-mane-says-jurgen-klopps-team-ethic-is-the-key-to-liverpools-success

Chris Brunt is unimpressed by Alan Pardew’s tactical prowess:

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11698/11269472/chris-brunt-critical-of-alan-pardews-tactics-in-west-broms-defeat-to-huddersfield

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Play Up Pompeii: Man City win the Carabao Cup, Jose Mourinho gets one over on Antonio Conte and Alan Pardew needs to get busy Feb 26, 2018

Pep Guardiola gets his first trophy as Man City manager, inspires another dissection of Arsenal and is accused of harbouring a fugitive all at once, while Jose Mourinho emerges victorious in a rare on-pitch ding dong with Antonio Conte, and down at The Hawthorns Alan Pardew is as bemused as the rest of us.

On top of all this there’s a warlock, an earful for Tony Pulis and though there may be bad blood in the correspondence section there’s also a trip to Kevin Keegan’s Soccer Circus and a humble gift from Sol Campbell.

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Further reading:

Pep Guardiola is defiant about his yellow ribbon:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/feb/25/pep-guardiola-carabao-cup-push-manchester-city-treble

Independiente’s attempt at wizardry:

https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/independiente-bring-along-a-sorcerer-help-them-win-recopa-sudamericana

Sunderland vs Middlesbrough highlights:

http://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/competitions/championship/11266018/sunderland-3-3-middlesbrough

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Sol Campbell is COMPLETELY NORMAL: Wigan shock Man City again, Man United and Chelsea face off and Liverpool look to march on… Feb 22, 2018

The FA Cup has delivered again, as just when it looked like Man City might win everything, up stepped Wigan, and then for some reason Peter Reid.

Composing ourselves after this development we look ahead to the Carabao Cup Final, look back at Pete’s red carpet adventures and reflect on Nobby Solano’s choice of holiday destination.

Meanwhile, on the same show, Patrice Evra Patrice Evras, Mesut Ozil gets the sniffles and we take a brief moment to remember to worry about England.

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Further reading:

Patrice Evra’s taxi antics:

http://www.espn.co.uk/football/blog/the-toe-poke/65/post/3389090/west-ham-defender-patrice-evra-drives-taxi-to-work

Antonio Conte on his Chelsea marriage:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/feb/21/antonio-conte-settle-differences-chelsea-board-stay

Aleksandar Mitrovic off the mark for Fulham:

http://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/competitions/championship/11261138/bristol-city-1-1-fulham

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Little Earthquakes: Rochdale hold Spurs, West Brom suffer after Taxigate and Man United fall afoul of VAR Feb 19, 2018

This week brings wonderful drama from the FA Cup courtesy of Rochdale and their manager Keith Hill, a man who in a way is all of our dads, Carlos Carvalhal distracts from a goalless draw with some welcome Police Academy chat and in The Championship Mimin’ Mick McCarthy is gloriously tetchy after the Old Farm Derby.

As well as all this precious gold there’s the novel concept of tackling above the head, some retro Portsmouth organisational slapstick and some sausage-based fun north of the border.

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Further reading:

FA Cup talking points:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2018/feb/19/fa-cup-fifth-round-10-talking-points-from-weekend-action

Taxigate:

https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2018/02/18/west-brom-taxi-gate-four-ridiculously-stupid-storms-legend-wile/

Keith Hill on Dele Alli:

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/fa-league-cups/rochdale-tottenham-hotspur-keith-hill-mauricio-pochettino-penalty-a8216961.html

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WikiPetes: Man City and Liverpool break records in Europe, Carvalhal returns to Sheffield and Wigan look for another FA Cup upset Feb 15, 2018

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.

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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

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Outspent by Wrexham: The North London derby, victorious Newcastle and penalty drama at Stoke Feb 12, 2018

This show features that rarest of beasts; a happy Pete Donaldson, giddy from a Newcastle win and a mutant chicken binge. Not only that, we have the North London Derby, chaos between Stoke and Brighton and more importantly, a penis being seen.

If that isn’t enough there’s also time for revelations about football’s bald illuminati, Tim Sherwood’s surprising sideline and our interest being piqued by the concept of a solution to the “not quite a yellow, not quite a red” problem.

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Further reading:

Martin Dubravka’s Newcastle debut:

https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/martin-dubravka-debut-watch-how-14275921

Graeme Souness on Paul Pogba:

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/29328/11246213/graeme-souness-explains-paul-pogba-criticism-he-doesnt-understand-role-without-the-ball

Video:

Sunderland make one of the comebacks of the season:

http://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/competitions/championship/11244901/bristol-city-3-3-sunderland

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The Windsor Knot - a royal wedding podcast Feb 10, 2018

Hullo! Just your boy Petey Donaldson with a little weekend mention of a new podcast I'm working on. The subject matter is undoubtedly a bit of a swerve, but isn't variety the spice of life? Spoiler: Spice is also the spice of life.

Each Wednesday, Joe Skrebels and Dan Krupa discuss news coverage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's upcoming nuptials, taking in everything from aristocratic tittle-tattle to cummerbund sizes and acceptable headwear.

Find us at: www.thewindsorknotpod.com

Listen to episode one here: www.acast.com/thewindsorknot/thewindsorknot-origins

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Never kiss a man’s hat Feb 08, 2018

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.

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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

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Wanyamarama Feb 05, 2018

Jurgen Klopp pops his top at Anfield after more referee related grievances (but luckily Pete’s devised a novel way to improve them once and for all), Arsenal roar back into the title race and the relegation scrap stays determinedly tight.

Elsewhere there’s a welcome return for Ramble (Marcus) favourite Joe the Goal, we make a splash in Vietnam and there are worrying developments in Russia as yet more insects threaten to invade an international football tournament.

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To take advantage of our Harry’s razors offer and get a trial set for just £3.95, it’s: http://harrys.com/ramble

Further reading:

Andy Brassell on Ademola Lookman’s RB Leipzig debut:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2018/feb/05/ademola-lookman-slips-slides-from-everton-into-leipzig-affections

Jurgen Klopp isn’t happy:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42940280

Those pesky locusts:

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/russia-world-cup-2018-locusts-pitches-news-latest-a8187221.html

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100 Broken Windows Feb 01, 2018

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.

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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

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Newcastle United: The Mike Ashley Years Jan 30, 2018

And there you were thinking there'd be no action at St James's Park on Transfer Deadline Day!

As promised in the 12 Rambles of Christmas we’re back to shine a light on Mike Ashley’s reign of errors at Newcastle United, courtesy of competition winner Matt Baker!

There’s the return (and subsequent mugging off) of Kevin Keegan, the Cockney Mafia, Joe Kinnear swearing, a lot, er Alan Pardew also swearing, Alan Pardew head-butting and, of course, POWER DRINKING.

Here’s hoping a great club gets the ownership it deserves soon, but until then, well you've got to laugh haven't you?

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Having a giraffe Jan 29, 2018

The FA Cup rolls on with a delightful cameo from Shola Ameobi, West Ham fans get angry and we hear more tales of humility from Man of the People Carlos Tevez. Elsewhere Mick McCarthy turns a phrase, Leeds get lost in translation and Marcus gets his hope back.

There’s also time to hear about Luke’s trip to Fratton Park, play a vintage edition of Going for Glold and an honest assessment of Rodney Parade.

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Further reading:

West Ham transfers: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/911398/West-Ham-transfer-news-revealed-Insider-reveals-deals-which-will-and-won-t-be-done

FA Cup latest, including Wigan and Notts County: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42846623

Portsmouth lose to Shrewsbury: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42756510

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NEW! Wrestle Me promo! Jan 26, 2018

From the team that brought you The Football Ramble comes the brand new podcast, Wrestle Me!

Part of the Radio Stakhanov podcast network, Wrestle Me features award-winning comedy writer Marc Haynes and Hartlepool's third favourite son, the piano buying, kimchi munching, bubble tea sipping, Pete Donaldson.

Marc has watched every single Wrestlemania. Pete hasn’t. Join them both every week as they subject the greatest spectacle in sports entertainment to the kind of scrutiny that ruins them entirely.

A hilarious and surprisingly insightful look into some of the most preposterous, glamorous and over-the-top sporting events the world has ever seen – from Hulk Hogan and Mr T at Madison Square Garden way back in 1985 to Roman Reigns and The Undertaker going head-to-head in April 2017 – Wrestle Me is a must-listen accompaniment to The Grandest Stage of Them All.

Say your prayers, take your vitamins and pop your human growth hormone while it's still technically legal. It's Wrestle Me!

Get in touch: show@wrestlemepod.com, @wrestlemepod, @radiostakhanov

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Marcus Smeller Jan 25, 2018

It’s FA Cup weekend again and Marcus’ soothsmelling nose sniffs a cup upset, the Class of ’92 make some noise to check that nobody has forgotten they were really good and as usual there’s plenty of weasel chat.

As we further survey the footballing land we spy on Chelsea’s transfers shenanigans, yet more woe from the Stadium of Light and, as is only correct, Neil Warnock is heavily involved.

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Liberal with the widdle Jan 22, 2018

An eventful show as Watford engage in their traditional managerial sacking, Man United and Arsenal engage in the lesser-spotted swap deal and Chelsea for some reason continue their attempts to create a basketball team.

And there’s more! Marcus has a new crush, we learn about Sean Dyche’s seduction techniques, Carlos Tevez gets some bad press and Jim strikes a blow in his ongoing yet previously unmentioned war with Roger Federer.

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Earthworm Sean Jan 19, 2018

Marcus returns from Argentina and even beef lag can’t keep him down, especially not when there’s talk of Andy Carroll moving to Chelsea, the criminal investigations of the Mayor of Liverpool and a gob full of worms to chew over. So to speak.

On top of all this the long mooted Newcastle takeover careers into the buffers, we have one of our all time great pieces of correspondence and Ronaldinho retires from football, but not from our hearts.

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Storry sleemps to beef the hardgest worbd Jan 15, 2018

Wow! Liverpool vindicate one of Moorestradamus’ recent visions with a narrative-shredding performance at Anfield, the bottom end of the table heats up as the Pardew Bounce finally arrives and the Crosthwaite family of SW6 make life difficult for Chelsea.

Elsewhere Ryan Giggs earns a chance at Wales, Joselu pops up as he will all too occasionally do and there are the warmest of words for James Milner.

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This bird bath was opened by Linford Grimes Jan 12, 2018

Bristol City provide the gifs that keep on giffing after their narrowbao Carabao Cup defeat to Man City, Chelsea and Arsenal play second fiddle to the VAR narrative because they managed to play a game in which nothing happened and we look ahead to what is potentially the thigh rubber of the season as Liverpool welcome Man City to Anfield.

On top of this bonanza there are important dentistry updates, ill thought out comments about voodoo and hopeful anticipation of messrs O’Neill and Keane coming in to solve the case of Stoke City.

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Forest fire Jan 08, 2018

The 3rd round of the FA Cup doesn’t disappoint as it features upsets, wonder goals and gallon upon gallon of claret. We dissect Arsenal’s fey misanthropes, bask in the glory of how good Virgil Van Dijk is when he’s trying and say “thanks for the memories” to Mark Hughes.

Elsewhere we offer the insightful perspective on modern dentistry that we’ve become synonymous with, lament a rarely seen type of weather and find a way to help one of our nation’s favourite broadcasters with the simple application of Refbot.

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Access to the Groove Jan 05, 2018

Arsene Wenger’s crusade against referees continues as he blows his top following a pulsating draw with Chelsea, Swansea and Spurs overcome a Bible-level flood event and the fun keeps coming as FA Cup weekend kicks off with the Merseyside derby.

BUT THERE’S MORE! The fixture pile up has sent Alan Pardew straight to the bottom of the Pardew slide, another statue arrives, we have some excitable correspondence and Moorestradamus makes perhaps his boldest prediction yet.

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Schrodinger’s Klopp Jan 02, 2018

We’re back in a brand new year and there has been sooo much football. The Mark Hughes fuse looks close to blowing, Liverpool get good at dragging games over the line while their players head off to awards ceremonies and Manchester United come under siege from the Kings of Rock ’n Roll.

Elsewhere, surprisingly proportioned statue, Sadio Mane’s delightful former club and a heartwarming tale of a family sticking together. You get it by now.

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Alan Shorn Dec 29, 2017

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.

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12RofC No.1: Lionel Messi v Cristiano Ronaldo Dec 24, 2017

At the top spot on our list, it's the two greatest players to have ever lived. It would be fantastic had just one of these men come along at the same time as The Football Ramble, but to have not one but two, both seemingly vying for that right to occupy the title of Greatest Player Ever in our time is incredible.

As we finish our Christmas countdown of the best, most interesting events and themes since we started the show in 2007, it's an absolute pleasure to spend some time discussing the continuing narrative between Messi and Ronaldo, forever intertwined in a blur of speed, skill, trophies and goals. Two individuals rightly occupy our number one spot in a show about a team game. That should tell you everything you need to know about their quality.

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12RofC No.2: The End of the Alex Ferguson Era Dec 23, 2017

Potentially the greatest club manager to have ever walked the Earth, Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013 after 26 years and an astonishing 38 trophies at the helm of Manchester United. What followed was chaos as the sublime turned into the ridiculous and United struggled to replace such a colossal figure.

Nearly five years on Jose Mourinho rules the roost at Old Trafford, but the shockwaves of Ferguson's retirement continue to be felt. In number two on our list, we discuss what impact he had and what the future holds for one of the world's biggest clubs.

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12RofC No.3: Pep Guardiola's Barcelona Dec 22, 2017

Arguably the greatest club side we've ever seen, Pep Guardiola's Barcelona were the team that swept aside all before them, playing an irresistible blend of attacking, possession-based football while doing so.

Using tactics and application that are still having an influence around the world in 2017 on the way to winning everything, we pore over the era that brought us Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets, Pedro and of course the great Lionel Messi in a team that will never be forgotten.

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Fog flares Dec 22, 2017

As yuletide approaches we discuss Bristol City’s EFL Cup win over Man United and Lee Johnson’s sadly redundant and expensive wine, Swansea running around like headless swans, whether a swan could deck an eagle and Arsenal plotting the revenge of the fifth on fourth-placed Liverpool.

As if that ain’t enough we put the spotlight onto Alan Pardew and his assistant John Carver, who in turn puts the spotlight onto our favourite journeyman assistants. WE WANT YOURS. Have yourselves a merry little Christmas!

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12RofC No.4: The Demise of Sepp Blatter & FIFA Dec 21, 2017

In 2015, the wheels finally fell off Sepp Blatter's corrupt FIFA vehicle, an event that was celebrated far and wide by just about every football fan. What followed was a delicious blend of chaos and ridicule.

In number four on our countdown, we pick over the fallout as the FBI got involved, Big Sepp ran for president, won, resigned and then attempted to renege on his resignation, all the soundtrack of satisfied sighs and chuckles from football fans all over the world, not least Andrew Jennings, the man who started the entire fightback.

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12RofC No.5: Spain's Era of Dominance Dec 20, 2017

No international team has typified the last ten years of football better than Spain and their three trophies in a row between 2008 and 2012. With a group of all-time great players such as Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Xabi Alonso, Iker Casillas and Sergio Ramos, La Furia Roja dominated the international landscape for our first five years in the studio.

Those teams were a joy to watch and a joy to talk about, and here we reminisce on what was undoubtedly one of the greatest eras in football history.

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12RofC No.6: The Cult of Jose Mourinho Dec 19, 2017

No manager has quite had the impact on football since 2007, both on and off the field, of Jose Mourinho. Even when not managing in England his shadow has always loomed large, and his time at the helm of two of the Premier League's most successful clubs in the modern era has never been short on drama.

In no.6 on our countdown we tell of our experiences covering the man and his actions and try to work out what makes him such a box office attraction for better or worse in the game.

Don't forget to submit a suggestion for your favourite moment of the last ten years for a chance to win a Toshiba TV and have that moment recorded in the New Year! Email: show@thefootballramble.com

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Heads or tails Dec 18, 2017

Pete’s uncouth army roll into North London and leave with nothing, Man City do their thing against Spurs but there’s a surprising consolation for Mousa Dembele and David Moyes continues the renaissance not a single person doubted was coming.

As well as all this Roy the Boy rides back into town, Sunderland save some face and undo the embarrassment of the past year and there is CONTROVERSY with Going for Glold. Come inside and have an egg nog, even though this isn’t a Christmas special.

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12RofC No.7: Leicester City win the Premier League in 2016 Dec 18, 2017

Well, this one was always likely to be in there somewhere wasn’t it! 18 months on from that incredible season in which Claudio Ranieri's Leicester City side upset the apple cart in a huge way, we chew over the fall out, reminisce about covering their superb campaign and ruminate on what it all means for football in England in general.

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12RofC No.8: Brazil 1-7 Germany Dec 17, 2017

Without a doubt the biggest single result to occur during our time broadcasting, Brazil's humbling by Germany on their own patch in the semi-final stage of the first World Cup they'd held for 64 years was a genuine jaw-dropper.

In number eight on our festive countdown, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete discuss the build up to that momentous occasion in Belo Horizonte, the game itself, the aftermath and effect on Brazil's psyche, and their memories of it all, more than three years on.

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12RofC No.9: Man City Win Their First Premier League Title in 2012 Dec 16, 2017

After big investment, the other half of Manchester had high hopes and big intentions of dining at football's top table but they knew they needed a league title win under their belts first. In 2012 they finally got their hands on it.

From the 6-1 defeat of their local rivals at Old Trafford to the final, dramatic moments against QPR on the final day, The Ramble boys cast their minds back to the iconic Premier League season when Man City, now rightly considered part of the super club furniture, finally earned their stripes on the big stage.

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12RofC No.10: Portsmouth Win the FA Cup in 2008 Dec 15, 2017

After the depression of yesterday, here's something positive to bounce back with and yes this is Luke writing these synopses. Portsmouth triumphed gloriously in the FA Cup in 2007/08, laying to waste everyone in their path including a pathetic iteration of a Manchester United team on their own patch.

Just when we all thought the summer of 2008 would be nothing to shout about given England's capitulation in trying to qualify for the European Championships, those beautiful boys in blue came through and warmed all of our hearts in fine fashion by lifting that FA Cup trophy high above everyone's heads on a balmy day in May at the Home of Football. The less said about what happened after that, the better.

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Tunnel vision Dec 15, 2017

It’s still kicking off in that tunnel even ages after it actually kicked off in the tunnel as Man City’s continuing excellence makes Jose Mourinho get snippy, Mike Ashley and Amanda Staveley continue to thrash out Newcastle’s future and we see the welcome return of that sweet fifth booking as players look for time off over Christmas.

We also try to give Sean Dyche the England job, Big Sam’s big grin widens further and El Diego is involved.

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12RofC No.11: England Fail to Qualify for Euro 2008 Dec 14, 2017

In at number 11 in our countdown is Steve McClaren and England's ill-fated attempt at qualifying for Euro 2008. New in the job, Steve was tasked with giving England their English identity back after Sven-Goran Eriksson, the first foreigner to hold the position, had ruled the roost for so long. His first assignment proved to be his undoing however as his team failed to impress, culminating in a disastrous defeat at home to Croatia on a windy and rainy night at Wembley.

This was the first big event to occur after the formation of The Football Ramble back in April 2007 and in many ways set the tone for the years to come, both in shambolic England performances and The Ramble having to resort to humour to get through difficult footballing times.

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12RofC No.12: The First African World Cup is held in South Africa in 2010 Dec 13, 2017

The first of our countdown of the biggest moments, themes and events of the last ten years comes in the shape of World Cup 2010. The first tournament of its kind ever to be held in Africa, the world was treated to vuvuzelas, Bafana Bafana, yet another turgid performance from those Three Lions and Spain lifting the trophy.

The boys don't let England's showing dampen their spirits though as they enthusiastically march down memory lane regaling all with their memories of the summer, including what it was like to be on the ground in Johannesburg.

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The Great Ruckus of Old Trafford Dec 11, 2017

Derbies galore as Man City take their noisy neighbours tag very seriously and wind up Jose Mourinho, only partially by beating his team, Big Sam hits the ground grinning and West Ham do a number on Chelsea.

If that isn’t enough - and it’s not as there’s way more discussed than that - there’s the confusing emergence of the puffa waistcoat, some good fortune for Coventry in their City of Culture bid and more of your unlucky tales of missing goals, you silly listeners.

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Apologies to the Queen May Dec 08, 2017

This time around we chat about some geologically scintillating stuff from Liverpool ahead of Everton’s visit to Anfield on Sunday, a fixture so important that Sam “My Own Man” Allardyce has turned down a free trip to Cyprus to prepare.

Cut out this line about Jesse sodding Lingard.

As the noisy neighbours of Man City prepare to head to Old Trafford we hear of another curmudgeonly neighbour making a stubborn nuisance of himself, while the ladvent calendars come out in Sunderland and everything goes worryingly quiet in Newcastle…

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Semis, at least… Dec 04, 2017

We’re back once again, not unlike the renegade master, to discuss a frankly superb goalkeeping performance from David De Gea, wobbly yet winny Man City, some immediate big licks from Big Sam and a ruddy WORLD CUP DRAW! It’s about to get real.

On top of all that jazz there are confusing sock related activities, Eric Dier bravely trying to move on and Sunderland get yet another mention that they really won’t want...

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Kurt Zouma and The Zoumalators Dec 01, 2017

Big Sam Allardyce and Alan Pardew returning to the fold in the same week? What a Ramble bonanza/sign of just how many chances these particular British managers get. Big Sam at least gets a warm welcome to Goodison Park after Wayne Rooney’s midweektacular hat trick against despair’s West Ham, Man City keep up their daunting run and Arsenal turn a corner. Again.

Elsewhere there’s a surprising career change for a croaky favourite, an unnecessary banishment, a gun and a Quantum Leap reference that really shouldn’t be so hard to understand.

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Quango Unchained Nov 27, 2017

Gary Megson displays some gigantic cojones after steering West Brom to a draw against Spurs at Wembley Hart Lane, a lightning powered footballer emerges onto the scene to lead England’s future and Everton continue their league wide benevolence.

On top of all this we finally have at least partial details of Pete’s confusing and intriguing CV, Marcus gets credit for almost correctly predicting the future and a man called Spud saves the day. Give it a listen and tell all your mates.

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Heirloom Tomatoes Nov 24, 2017

We wait with bated breath for West Brom to announce Alan ‘Party Pards’ Pardew as their new boss so the season can truly begin. How we’ve missed him. How three of us have missed him. It’s not all bad news for Hartlepool’s favourite son though as the Newcastle takeover looms. Surely nothing can go wrong…

Elsewhere there are Champions League adventures, including an oddly enjoyable evening for Brendan Rogers, wicked whispers and postcode corrections.

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The Managerial Meggy-go-round Nov 20, 2017

The managerial merry-go-round is either working perfectly or completely broken depending on who you are. Tony Pulis leaves us for the time being, while fed up of enjoying life, Chris Coleman takes the Sunderland job, possibly regretting it already.

As well as all this Paul Pogba returns from injury, seemingly more powerful than ever, there’s a North London Derby and David Moyes gets an enthusiastic welcome that leads to a deluge of banter for Essex Police.

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Donaldson Slams Cricket Nov 17, 2017

Even though they were just friendlies England have got us all worked up about the World Cup again as we chat about the draw, groups of death and a long-needed alternative England band. There are also fireworks in Peru, a far-from-perfect hat trick in Australia and a word from El Diego.

Not only that, the Premier League is back, with the North London derby, Everton’s hunt for a new manager and a topless Marcus Speller, which though irrelevant is always welcome.

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Pods from the Big Chair Nov 13, 2017

There have been so many international fixtures it’s as if it’s all building up to some kind of World’s Fair of football. There have been 0-0 thrillers, heartbreak for Northern Ireland, the glorious sight of Herve Renard and his lucky shirt and Australia being Australian.

Elsewhere there are expectations of higher standards, Tom Heaton (obviously), behaviour arches and the odd geography lesson.

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Spice up your life Nov 10, 2017

It’s international week and England’s innovative conceptual interpretation of a squad prepare to batter known melts Germany and Brazil.

There’s also a whole host of football from elsewhere, potential revisionism regarding one David Moyes, urinal encounters, Luke almost meeting a hero and Star Fruit - with extra large fruity pieces.

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The Football Ramble Shredder: 1 Nov 09, 2017

Here at Ramble HQ we get a huge amount of emails and don't always have the time to get through them all on our two regular weekly shows. So, to that end, please welcome The Football Ramble Shredder! In this special ep, we trawl through as many of your email as we can - including missives from a man who believes he can predict what we're going to say before we've said it, a load of puns (obviously), and just exactly how long it would take you to listen to all the Ramble episodes back to back (someone must have been *very* bored...)

To get involved in this nonsense yourself, it's: show@thefootballramble.com

Don't forget to hit subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode of The Football Ramble, and leave us a review on iTunes. We'd really appreciate it.

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West Ham: Ragnorak Nov 06, 2017

West Ham kindly sacked Slaven Bilic before we recorded this time around enabling us to go to town on the Hammers, including Andy Carroll’s fairly robust advice for the fans.

Elsewhere there's time for more handshake drama, the joy of bendy headers courtesy of Mr Morata, and Everton and Watford's game of the season contender which also provided something for Unsy to be happy about.

On top of that we learn about Graeme Souness’ small box, enjoy some cupsets and marvel at the evergreen, evermassive everPeter Crouch. Get him on some sort of plane.

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John Fantastic and The Ramblers Nov 03, 2017

A frothy show as we enjoy the exploits of Spurs and young Harry Billy Winks, the lines on Pep Guardiola’s forehead visibly smooth out as he enjoys life and lusts after defeated Napoli and Antonio Conte wonders what the point of it all is.

Elsewhere Roy Keane hits the form of his life as a pundit, the future looks bright for good old Peter Reid, and the correspondence gets tasty. Don't miss it!

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Under the fingernails of football Oct 30, 2017

Joe Hart is despondent, and we mean really despondent, after West Ham conceded a 97th minute equaliser to Big Roy and his boys. Basically everyone is fuming with professional-headerer Michail Antonio but not us! Not us, no! We are delighted for the drama here at Ramble HQ.

Elsewhere, for obvious reasons (mostly physical) it's not easy to cast David Unsworth aside but Claude Puel and his Leicester team managed it in some style on Sunday and so the boys ruminate on what that may mean for Everton this season as the Toffees lurch from one crisis to another.

And as if Marcus would ever let an England triumph slip under the radar - he's cock-a-hoop about those U17s doing a demolition job on, well let's face it, the entire world really and thinks it bodes well for the summer. Of course he does.

Stay tuned for a Going for Glold controversy as well. Blimey, it's all happening here this week...

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Ooh, Southampton Friend Oct 27, 2017

There’s trouble in paradise in hit drama Wembley Lane as we see evidence of a new BFF in Dele Alli’s life, Diego Maradona’s trip to London continues with lots of fun and immaculate timekeeping, while Mark Noble gets generous with his kit with mixed results.As if all this isn’t enough there’s the usual searingly insightful chat and a novel way to give England an advantage at the World Cup. Welcome to the age of the DAG. Confused? You will be.This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Harry The Bruce Oct 23, 2017

Frankly, if you're Dejan Lovren you should probably swerve this one. Poor guy. We look at Spurs getting cosy at Wembley and a doozy at Goodison Park where poor old Ronald Koeman’s Everton once again failed to set an example.Elsewhere a Premier League legend teaches us about brain signals, we question Garth Crooks' preparation methods and we learn of a truly awful Christmas beverage, invented by Pete. Obviously.Oh, and for admin reasons you might want to listen right to the end...

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Circus for sale Oct 20, 2017

We maraud across football like David Luiz marauds across a football pitch, with Big Sam heading Stateside, Leicester getting bored and hitting their panic button and Sadio Mane getting a distressing new fitness regime.

And we may also be witnessing the end of an era as Mike Ashley looks to sell up. And we all know what that means: Peak Donaldson. Tune in to hear exactly how excited he is...

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Dusty Ballbag Oct 16, 2017

As a weird dust cloud floats over Ramble HQ we lose ourselves over Roy Hodgson shuffling Crystal Palace into life, Man City playing the best football in all of recorded history ever and recoil at news of an interesting portrait Pete owns.

There also digs from Jose Mourinho, Jurgen Klopp and Troy Deeney...it's like an episode of Time Team.

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Skeletons and closets Oct 13, 2017

Football! Everywhere! There's World Cup qualification drama, the Premier League diving straight back in with Liverpool vs Man United and... David Moyes. Ah well.

As well as all that there's an update on Stuart Pearce's toilet habits, Humble Mike Dean and an update on the strength of the pound, in what is a mixed listen for Neville Southall.

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The Heaton's On Oct 09, 2017

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.

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A bulldog sipping tea from a bowler hat Oct 06, 2017

It's a crunch international break and Ramble HQ is stricken with World Cup fever, though there's bad news for Joe Hart and an exciting endorsement from Pete Donaldson, who yet again forgets where the email section is supposed to be.

The boys also find time to round up as much World Cup qualification action as possible, from Faroe Islands to Syria and just about everything in between.

Elsewhere Jose Mourinho's homecoming is typically humble and ENGLAAAAAAAND.

Bowler hat.

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Because you're worth it Oct 02, 2017

Our favourite Northern prince returns from the Far East to much fanfare (most of which is warranted, we suppose), the Champions League is dished out early and we hear of Pep's dedication to team spirit.

Also, Crystal Palace's fans take a novel approach to their Goal of the Month competition, we hear of a Brazilian team who are badly disrespecting their supporters and we sound the call for your strangest reasons for having a match abandoned. So get in touch!

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Roys 'R' Us Sep 29, 2017

Diego Costa has a lovely time parading himself around Atletico's shiny new stadium before Chelsea get one over on him, there's a striker crisis for Crystal Palace as they have no fit strikers (apart from the fit striker they have) and we conclude that Harry Kane is in fact very good indeed.

On top of that we travel back to the time of the superhero player manager again, and a new Ramble honour is created.

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Fat Bribes Sep 25, 2017

Liverpool’s whirlwind approach to how to play the game continues apace, we marvel as Wayne Rooney turns into the Terminator in front of our very eyes and we also find out how Brendan Rodgers is (clue: he’s ok).

Elsewhere Ghana force their way into the running order in spectacular fashion and Chris Sutton finally has something to complain about.

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What would your dad think? Sep 22, 2017

Spurs take some pressure off Arsenal with an embarrassing video, Jurgen Klopp's defence continues to wobble and Jose Mourinho is intent on destroying the Carabao Cup.

As if that isn't enough there are David Seaman decoys, further incongruous unveiling and a Joey Barton anecdote featuring an old favourite. Here's a clue; Marcus enjoyed it very much.

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Come Down to the Algarve Sep 18, 2017

The boys take much delight in Luke having his backside burned in the hot seat, Arsenal manage to not disgrace themselves on the TV away from home and Marcus will not let up on his fantasy of going on holiday with Ronald Koeman, despite his recent run of bad results.

Elsewhere there's love for the record-equalling Gareth Barry, the Guangzhou Evergrande plot thickens and Harry Redknapp is finally getting to spend more time with his golf clubs. T'rrific!

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Hornet in the Wind Sep 15, 2017

Get ready for a bumper edition of football strangeness this week as Andre Villas-Boas brings forth a contender for best conspiracy theory ever, we hear of some confusingly sporting behaviour from Sevilla boss Eduardo Berizzo, and bear witness to a punchy prediction from #Moorestradamus for our best bet with bet365.Elsewhere, Liverpool legend Roy Hodgson is back in the dugout (although sadly not at Anfield), we're privy to Pete's 'alternative' emails and the Wolves PR team strike another strange hit.This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Shaken Sep 11, 2017

Frank de Boer's time at Crystal Palace is no de moer, Chris Sutton defends the honour of Sadio Mane's flying boot and even Mark Hughes thinks this whole handshake thing is getting a bit silly.Elsewhere Jose Mourinho's fashion sense is starting to come into question, we hear from Luke Skywalker and medieval weaponry makes a welcome return.

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The Football Ramble. DG. Sep 08, 2017

We open the show with talk of exciting opportunities for John Motson as he retires from the BBC, digs from Jamie Vardy and the rumble of yet more planes overhead. ALREADY.Meanwhile we also gain some insight into West Ham's behind the scenes omnishambles and unspeakable things happen in some beds and swimming pools, and all because of Neymar, apparently. DG.This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Chris Sutton: Origins Sep 04, 2017

It's international week and England are almost in Russia, Wales and Northern Ireland continue to impress and Ruud Gullit keeps causing trouble with his camera. Elsewhere we reminisce about Pete the zookeeper, Sergio Ramos gets a surprise and we hear from Hearts of Oak.

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Probably the Best of The Peatles Aug 31, 2017

International week is upon us and we have cameos from our beloved D-Beck, a resurgent David Villa and the ever-bubbling Sergio Ramos.Elsewhere there are notes from an elite meeting of managerial minds and a very creative application of one of the most famous roles in football.

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Meat Fighter 2: Nottingham Edition Aug 28, 2017

Mike Dean reminds us all who this is really about, the Pulis Derby provides the usual fireworks - off the pitch, obviously - and there's more of the same from Arsenal. It really is getting much harder to know what to say about them.On top of that there are flying fists among Forest fans for the most noble of reasons and despite their win at the weekend Newcastle suffer a damning assessment from the local pigeon community. Something Pete is presumably completely in favour of...

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Bye-Bye, Mr American Pie Aug 25, 2017

England's Wayne Rooney is now simply Wayne Rooney once more, Benjamin Mendy takes some time to settle into the parking regulations of his new surroundings and Jurgen Klopp turns it up to 11. Heavy metal football!If that isn't enough we also hear of a young Luke's rash consumer choices and an interesting plan to remodel St James' Park from our dear Pete, who is obviously pleased that his beloved Newcastle lost yet another game.To get in touch, hit us up at show@thefootballramble.com.This show is sponsored by bet365

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On The Continent: Away We Go! Aug 23, 2017

Behold, the brand new European football show from The Football Ramble!In the inaugural episode of On The Continent Marcus, Luke, James and Andy dissect the ramifications of Neymar's move to PSG and what it means for an increasingly shambolic Barcelona. They also take the time to look at the latest developments in Milan, Bayern Munich's new academy and the most recent Mario Balotelli debacle. To get in touch, email us: europe@thefootballramble.com, and don't forget to listen from next week you'll need to subscribe separately by searching 'On The Continent' on iTunes or wherever you get your pods.

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Oh Jesé You're So Fine Aug 21, 2017

This week Chelsea drum up a win at the Home of Spurs, Man United continue to maraud under Mourinho and there's the usual stuff like coincidental code words and aggressive US based printer issues. Seriously Trey, can you hand these out for me please? Woo!Also, Pete gets yet another lookalike, one with huge ramifications, and Newcastle ruin his weekend yet again. Elsewhere the eponymous Jesé gets revenge for our earlier comments but undeterred, Moorestradamus has another prediction...

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Password123 Aug 18, 2017

This week we get a welcome breath of fresh air in the Champions League as Brendan Rodgers rolls into town to run his mouth all over Liverpool's win in Hoffenheim, we visit Stoke's last chance saloon and Steve Claridge is still, well, Steve Claridge.We also look ahead to the beano that will be Newcastle's visit to Spurs' visit to Wembley and Gareth Barry goes on and on and on and on in his quest to become the world's most boring record breaker.Meanwhile there's just about enough time to hear about Pete's sloppy internet security habits. Approach with caution.

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On The Continent Trailer 2017/18 Aug 17, 2017

***TO SUBSCRIBE TO ON THE CONTINENT, SEARCH 'ON THE CONTINENT' IN ITUNES OR WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODS***The Football Ramble are proud to bring you On The Continent, a comprehensive look at the biggest headlines from European football every Wednesday.Co-hosts Marcus Speller and Luke Moore are joined by punditry heavyweights James Horncastle and Andy Brassell every week to dissect the big stories from the continent with more than a little knowledge and humour.Expect chat from all the big European leagues, including La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue Un, as well as a few tales from off the beaten track as the UK's biggest independent football show combines with football's two best European pundits to divulge exactly what's happening On The Continent.

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Stamford Bridge is Falling Down Aug 14, 2017

Well, what a start to the Premier League that was! The boys get stuck in to all the big stories from the opening weekend in the top flight, a league which seems to have its heart set on getting more and more ridiculous as the seasons go on.There's also chat about the red cards that have been popping up all over the UK including a truly incredible contribution from our friends north of the border, as well as a mention for Cristiano Ronaldo who enjoyed what can only be described as a 'mixed' evening in the Clasico.And, as if Going for Glold wasn't controversial enough last week, there's yet more drama in the football world's premier player-based game. Hold on to your hats!

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Hellas Boring Aug 11, 2017

Let's be honest, last season was great and all but it just isn't the same without our beloved Newcastle United. And now The Entertainers are back and already providing us with plenty of fun, albeit this time with just a touch more thrift. On top of that there's big talk from Danny Rose, glances towards Everton's ambitions, the return of Gary Megson and, of course, Pete's fleshy back. Don't ask.This show is sponsored by bet365

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The Totally Total Show Aug 07, 2017

We're back! Clearly! After a summer bare of football but smothered in madness we discuss the glittering showpiece magic of the Community Shield, the new ABBA penalty system and once again struggle to catch up with what represents value in the transfer market. Elsewhere there's a party at Villa Park as John Terry starts to 'put down roots', Yeovil have unwelcome admin issues and there's a welcome return for one or two old favourites...It's good to be back, yes it's good to be back

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The Football Ramble 2017/18 Trailer Jul 31, 2017

The Football Ramble is back on Monday 7th August! Join Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete twice a week throughout the 2017/18 season as they pore over all the drama, all the thrills and spills and all the bizarre behaviour of Mr Pete Donaldson, who we've spent the summer rebuilding. He is now a cyborg. WE HAVE THE TECHNOLOGYThere's a week left to wait before we release him into the internet, so get ready. Strap yourselves in. Next stop - RAMBLETOWN, Population: You.

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Hala Ramble! Jun 05, 2017

Hola! It's our final show of the season and Real Madrid dominated it as much as they've dominated everything else this season. Scotland sound brave ahead of their World Cup qualifier with minnows England and there are wicked whispers about potential impending transfers.Alongside all this there are the usual up to date references plus our, and your, favourite moments of the season. Have yourselves a splendid summer. See you next season. Yeah. See ya.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Preview Show: 2nd June 2017 Jun 01, 2017

This week on the final preview show of the season, the boys look forward to what's sure to be a great Champions League Final, suggest what Tom Cruise can bring to the occasion and find time to mention the latest transfer rumours. There's also some Scotland v England chat and your finest email contributions of the week. Meanwhile, has Diggory Donaldson finally found a way to get himself into The Beano? Tune in to find out!Get in touch with us: show@thefootballramble.comThis show is sponsored by bet365

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The Hilario Sequence May 29, 2017

Arsenal won the FA Cup! Ha! Brilliant. The game is relived with varying degrees of enthusiasm, as is the play off final, which was frankly another one in the eye for British managers. On top of this there are cup wins from all over the place, we discover some massive gaps in our film knowledge and updates on swimming pool maths and henges, of course.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Preview Show: 26th May 2017 May 25, 2017

Hello! We're back to examine Man United's pragmatic Europa League victory, a look ahead to the FA Cup and some play off finals! It's some sort of bonanza.Elsewhere we examine some of Britain's finest henges, hear a heartwarming tale about Ray Wilkins but also learn of a terrifying new strain of fake newsFind us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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As the seasons roll on by... May 23, 2017

The Premier League is over for another season and somehow it's all about John Terry. There are play offs, leagues wrapping up all over Europe and our predictions for the season, made way back in August, are revealed.Elsewhere, invincibility pills and a much needed Donaldson gland update.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Premier League Preview Show: 19th May 2017 May 18, 2017

We look ahead to the final weekend of Premier League football. Will we see some drama? There's the race for 8th, prize money issues and potential play off permutations.Elsewhere more of Jose's petulance, castle location chat and Edmonds is back. Stupid Edmonds.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Sven-g-englar May 15, 2017

It's party time for Chelsea as they're crowned champions and Diego Costa learns the perils of pouring carbonated liquids into his own eyes. Odd that he needed to.Elsewhere a career high for Big Sam, Jose whinging on again, and lovely scenes in the play offs.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Premier League Preview Show: 12th May 2017 May 11, 2017

The little hairy boy is back! We chat Champions League, hear a "fascinating" "anecdote" about The Beano and cower at the calamity that may be happening under Crystal Palace.Elsewhere we look ahead to the last game at White Hart Lane, hear of Sean Dyche's culinary generosity and experiment with live jingles for the first and possibly last time.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Peter Cheque May 08, 2017

This week we're expanding our horizons by making sitcom pitches and marveling as Sunderland go down in sulky flames and try to bring everyone with them.There's a surprising u-turn on managerial genius Harold Redknapp, Pompey achieve something the Hatton Garden gang would be proud of and there are yet more reminders that life isn't fair.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Premier League Preview Show: 5th May 2017 May 04, 2017

The Champions League is mulled over as the big guns get there way before we look ahead to thrills at the top of the table, spills at the bottom and a fixture that was once box office but is now decidedly more arthouse.As well as this we have a pitch for a Neville brothers themed TV show, a goalkeeper as old as some precious metals and a new entry into the Ramble lexicon.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Sunderland, we hardly knew ye May 01, 2017

Prepare yourself to have chicken breast based nightmares after this one. You'll understand why soon enough. The bones of the North London Derby are picked over, there is more listener generated news of footballers tipping and behaving strangely and a Newcastle-based preview of next season's podcasts.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Premier League Preview Show: 28th April 2017 Apr 27, 2017

Newcastle remind us of what we’ve been missing with all kinds of calamity, plus some retro action from Terry McDermott. We hope Alexis Sanchez’s fat lip has recovered in time for the North London derby, everyone vies for a top half finish and there's the usual stuff about voodoo, inflatables and axes.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Ball Fondlers Apr 24, 2017

On this week's Ramble we have election fever, FA Cup fever and to a lesser degree Tim Sherwood fever.On top of this there's Sergio Ramos doing what he does worst, digs from a certain Mr Redknapp and news of a shyness that is criminally adorable.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Premier League Preview Show: 21st April 2017 Apr 20, 2017

Leicester's Champions League dream is over but there are still plenty of thigh rubbers to come in Europe and the good ol' FA Cup. Get your thigh patches ready.Elsewhere there's a bug in the Chelsea camp, Graeme Souness puts forward some ideas to shake up the modern game, we hear about Pete's latest purchases and there are more stories of footballers tipping.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Rat storage Apr 18, 2017

A superb week for the South coast as Brighton, Portsmouth and Plymouth all get promoted. Forget all that though, as there's the MASSIVE news of Harry Redknapp flying back into the game. Thank you, football, thank you.Alongside this there are more fashion observations, something about a title race and the usual horse, dog and rat newsFind us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Premier League Preview Show: 13th April 2017 Apr 12, 2017

Big Sam is back in the swing of things, Jose Mourinho is angling for yet more revenge and we make the case for football to feature more Bez-like figures.On top of this Neil Warnock sticks the boot in from afar, there are revelations regarding cats and some surreptitious jacket arson while Pete digs through his big bag of emails.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Ed Balls Apr 10, 2017

We're back after a weekend of football with talk of piggybacks, Paul Bearer impressions and listener generated news of Brendan Rodgers' dinner chat.Elsewhere there's a new managerial appointment for a Pompey legend and news of our recent trip to Spain, including some weird stuff Pete did with his face. As you were.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Premier League Preview Show: 7th April 2017 Apr 06, 2017

After free beer and three points for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge the potential late title race looks a little more unlikely, Jose Mourinho is as fed up with his own players as ever and the relegation battle just got confusing.Elsewhere there's more news of footballers shopping, we wonder whether England has been losing talent to Ibiza this whole time and we enjoy the greatest corner ever taken.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Squaregopusher Apr 03, 2017

Do we have a title race on?! Maybe... While that's potentially happening there's long overdue eagle justice, a feisty Merseyside derby and yet more incredibly confusing mascots.There's also frankly excessive use of a personal shopper, a slick new surface on the Pompey highway and spat feathers from North of the border.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Premier League Preview Show: 31st March 2017 Mar 30, 2017

We do get around to talking about the upcoming weekend of football but we of course have to deal with that Ronaldo bust first. Jeez.Big Jim Duffy of Greenock Morton announces himself as a potential future favourite, there's another video technology punch up and we learn about Japanese love pillows.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Drinking on a plane Mar 27, 2017

International week is here and it brings glee for England, Scotland and Northern Ireland but an unexpectedly savage time for our Norwegian listeners. Sorry about that. There's not just action on the pitch though! There's an update on Adrian Chiles' webcam, we learn about the Pulis family values and Gianluigi Buffon chimes in with a surprisingly retro dig.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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International Preview Show: 24th March 2017 Mar 24, 2017

The Festival of Lukas Podolski is sadly over and we hope you're well recovered from the thrill of it all. Thankfully there's international football aplenty to fill that void.Roy Keane has an unorthodox yet very predictable tactic to stop Gareth Bale, Belgium stop showing off and pick a sensible squad and we hear surprising news about Papa Donaldson's daily routine.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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We were relegated before the ship even sank Mar 20, 2017

Football moves pretty fast, if you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. This certainly seems to be happnening to poor old David Moyes, while Pep Guardiola is full of the joys of spring and James Milner is as busy as ever.Elsewhere there are tetchy scenes at Selhurst Park and the Bayern Munich bench, as well as a surprising van update.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Premier League Preview Show: 17th March 2017 Mar 17, 2017

This week there are more travel problems for Man United, like every time they leave Manchester, Leicester look like giving the Jamie Vardy a movie a happy ending and the London Stadium finally lightens up, for an odd reason.As if this isn't enough there's some insight into Middlesbrough's strategy in finding a new manager and there is MASSIVE news regarding one of everyone's favourite footballing names.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Crowbarred music reference Mar 13, 2017

It's all over for poor Lincoln and we look ahead to what comes next for the Cowley brothers, we learn that one of our number has experience with black magic and get unnecessary news of a pilates class.Elsewhere there's a personalised number plate update and Luke has beef with a listener, and possibly for his interrupted lunch.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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FA Cup Preview Show: 10th March 2017 Mar 10, 2017

Baaaarcelona! We all try to calm down after one of the most glorious comebacks in... ever, but we just can't and we're not sorry.The Premier League and the FA Cup resume together this weekend as Lincoln try to put the boot in to Arsenal as much as the rest world does, Jose Mourinho weighs in with one of his less impressive digs and we hear Hayley McQueen's surprising roaming accent syndrome.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Big money in massive China Mar 06, 2017

The curse of the Ramble strikes again as West Brom’s Champions League charge hit the bricks, Anthony Taylor prepares for his nuptials in style, or a sort of style, and the pressure of getting a protest chant right causes some confusion.Marcus's improv skills are called into action on a massive scales and we learn of an upcoming BEAM BACK.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Premier League Preview Show: 3rd March 2017 Mar 03, 2017

Some absolute thigh rubbers coming up this weekend, particularly with West Brom's charge into Europe gathering force. We also try to invent some new tabloid guff and there's some surprisingly pricey bus vandalism. Elsewhere there is frankly unsurprising news of Pete's adventures in the pound shop.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Where Moyes fears to tread Feb 27, 2017

It's a significant moment at Ramble HQ as our beloved Zlatan claims his first trophy in England. There's abject misery from David Moyes and Mick McCarthy, "applausey things" and Tim Sherwood finding a winning formula.We also hear tales of some footballing mums, and they've not let us down.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Premier League Preview Show: 24th February 2017 Feb 24, 2017

This week sees a missed job opportunity for Tim "Tim but Dim" Sherwood and we figure out where he and others are in line for one of the most prestigious jobs in football Ronald Koeman's Twitter feed makes a welcome and inevitable return, Leicester annoy us, Wayne Rooney has a decision to make, Leicester annoy us and Ranieri annoys them enough that he gets sacked - AFTER THE SHOW IS RECORDED, WHAT A SURPRISE.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.This show is sponsored by bet365.

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...And You Will Know Him by the Trail of Reds Feb 20, 2017

An absolutely classic FA Cup weekend is pored over with relish, Mario Balotelli is up to his old tricks and Brendan Rodgers chimes in with a monumental dig.There's also news of some terrible parenting from the footballing dads, Mark McGhee flips his lid and Vietnam, Mexico and Argentina... Well, they don't let us down.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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FA Cup Preview Show: 17th February 2017 Feb 17, 2017

The FA Cup returns yet again - that's not going to change - and we look ahead to Lincoln's battering ram, Matt Rheade, taking on the homely might of Burnley.We bully Leicester, dream of Sutton's roly poly goalie and David Wagner's potential pitch side shenanigans. There's an unwelcome return for Venky's and we wave goodbye to one of the greats of the game, Mr Mark Clattenburg.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Loooooosah Feb 13, 2017

The war of words and voicemails between Stoke and West Brom continues, we write Leicester's obituary through bitter tears and David Moyes rallies the troops... for a holiday.Elsewhere Diego Maradona has a new contender for his title of greatest ever player, there's dad vandalism and news of Pete's unusual furniture choices.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Premier League Preview Show: 10th February 2017 Feb 10, 2017

There's football afoot so naturally we talk about a tattoo of Adam Lallana as a llama and Djibril Cisse and Royston Drenthe's latest musical projects. Sean Dyche airs some traditional views, there's a vision of a tough afternoon for Joey Barton, the legendary Linford Grimes gets a long overdue mention and our inbox overfloweth with footballing listeners and incredible dad behaviour.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble.This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Palace in Chains Feb 06, 2017

We pick through the wreckage of Crystal Palace's battering from Sunderland and marvel at Hull's resurgence at the expense of knackered old Liverpool, while there's yet more bother about a handshake.Elsewhere we look fondly back at Sergio Aguero's career, apparently over now Gabriel Jesus has arrived, we have some astounding entries regarding the listener who's played at the highest level and while we're on the subject of emails, Pete gets what's been coming to him.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Premier League Preview Show: 3rd February 2017 Feb 03, 2017

This week we hit the sweet spot between Arsenal losing to Watford then heading off to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. What joy for one of us in particular.Aside from that we get to rejoice at Saido Berahino's escape from his West Brom hell, only for him to have to return straight to it, enjoy England legend Peter Crouch cracking out the robot and hear of the frankly appalling man management of one Paul Merson.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble.This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Brown bright brown Jan 30, 2017

What a weekend in the FA Cup. We ponder whether the future of match coverage involves more dads than it currently does, Sutton United and Lincoln City cause a footballing revelry from one usually composed anchor and we get an update on Pete's baffling childhood.On top of that there are tennis balls flying in from over the place and some debatable entries for the listener playing at the highest level.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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FA Cup Preview Show: 27th January 2017 Jan 27, 2017

"Strange winds" have been afoot as Southampton maraud into the EFL Cup final and the FA Cup returns to obliterate all expectations. Hopefully.Also it turns out that Darren Bent has tonnes and tonnes of trainers, Big Sam's brings out some classic hits for the closing leg of his farewell tour and we "learn" about radio professional Pete Donaldson's box of buttons.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble.This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Thru the eyes of Rooney Jan 23, 2017

Rooney, Rooney, Rooney, record, record, record etc etc. IT'S DONE. It's over and we can all move on.Aside from that we pore over Steve Bruce scaling Ross McCormack's fence, Jose Mourinho's dastardly farmyard shenanigans and what it would be like to serve under Sam Allardyce in a war.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Premier League Preview Show: 20th January 2017 Jan 20, 2017

Lots of confusion about whether you can commit a handball without a hand this week - you know how this works by now - as well as fears for Man City's collective work rate if Yaya has another casual stroll of a game and some delicious cup upsets.Pete also gets involved with puns even though he hates them and there are some choice words for Steve McManaman.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by bet365.

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I'm not sure I understand Jan 16, 2017

We're back to ruminate on the big issues, like which Man City player you'd want with you when the zombies come, Andy Carroll's magical whip and Jonathan Pearce doing what Jonathan Pearce does.As if that isn't enough there's Paul Pogba's online presence failing to perform out in the real world, the African Cup of Nations deliver as always and there's a call for airborne serpentsFind us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Premier League Preview Show: 13th January 2016 Jan 13, 2017

This week on your soothsaying, future influencing Football Ramble Luke fires further shots at Arsenal and their individual improvement or lack thereof while we look ahead to Man United vs Liverpool. Will anyone see red? We don't know but maybe.Elsewhere Ramble favourite King Kazu returns because the man just will not stop and Marcus has an axe to grind. You'll see what we mean.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by bet365.

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This noble activity Jan 09, 2017

This week on your rip-roaring, FA Cup-loving, four man Ramble, we're all about the magic of the cup, the magic of football team mascots and the magic of having listeners email in offering 'alternative' viewpoints to our ill thought out opinions. Keep 'em coming guys - we read at least 10% of them!There's also time for a preposterous Steve McManaman mini-meltdown, some magnificent local commentary, a very respectful look at Wayne Rooney's achievements and the emergence of a giant corn on the cob. Martin Allen was available for comment but HE DEFINITELY WASN'T CRYING AND ANYONE WHO SAYS HE WAS IS A LIARFind us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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FA Cup Preview Show: 6th January 2017 Jan 06, 2017

The FA Cup is back and Spurs take on Aston Villa, Man City negotiate the potential banana skin of West Ham, Brentford face "Mad Dog" Martin "Mad Dog" Allen's Eastleigh, Liverpool take on the potential banana skin of Plymouth and Hull and Swansea have another go at football in a different competition.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Dallas Does Donaldson Jan 03, 2017

The Mike Dean Premier League rumbles on and on and on, Pep Guardiola gets in a right grump and there's a potential return for Sol "But I'm Sol Campbell" Campbell.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Premier League Preview Show: 30th December 2016 Dec 30, 2016

Arsenal host Big Sam's Crystal Palace in the return of #arscry, West Ham visit the wounded foxes of Leicester, Liverpool and Man City have a ding dong at Anfield and Man United probably thrash Middlesbrough.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Premier League Preview Show: 23rd December 2016 Dec 23, 2016

Chelsea rouse the players who didn't get themselves banned over Christmas for a visit from Bournemouth, Swansea host West Ham in a game with huge comic potential, Joe Allen's Stoke visit Liverpool and the Spurs head to the Southampton. Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Superclup Dec 19, 2016

The London Stadium starts to pay off with excellent work from its posts, the highlight of the footballing year - the World Club Cup - comes to and end and we get some confusing insight into the architecture of the Donaldson family home.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Premier League Preview Show: 16th December 2016 Dec 16, 2016

Two thigh rubbers with Man City hosting Arsenal and the Merseyside derby, West Brom square up to Man United and Bournemouth host Southampton in easily the most important South Coast derby.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Pardsmaths Dec 12, 2016

A bad week for Bayern Munich as the absolute losers draw Arsenal in the Champions League, Leicester remember that they're champions and Alan Pardew moves up the table with some stats, it's just that the table is one that only he can see.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Premier League Preview Show: 9th December 2016 Dec 09, 2016

European geniuses Arsenal host Stoke, Leicester welcome Guardiola's men to the home of the champions, West Brom attempt to spoil Chelsea's party at Stamford Bridge and Man United take on The Wembley Spurs at Old Trafford.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Carry On Karius Dec 05, 2016

It's fighting time! There were rucks everywhere this week, as well as moaning from Jose Mourinho and Chris Sutton - obviously. Elsewhere, Chelsea be happy, Man City be sad.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Premier League Preview Show: 2nd December 2016 Dec 02, 2016

This week Southampton travel to Alan Pardew's Crystal Palace nightmare, Man City host Chelsea hoping they won't smash the place up with goals, Bournemouth have the same concern with Liverpool and Arsenal visit West Ham/the taxpayer's London Stadium.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Pete Soup Nov 28, 2016

Surrealist defending, managerial tantrums, battles of relegation, all the usual Premier League stuff is here. Elsewhere Owen Coyle makes his own rules and we hear of the finest name in Italy.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Premier League Preview Show: 25th November 2016 Nov 25, 2016

This week Chelsea invite Spurs to take it to the Bridge, Man City try to unpluck plucky Burnley, Man United host the wobbly cockneys of West Ham and Southampton hope to upset Ronald Koeman's new Everton paymasters.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Unsolicited interferer Nov 21, 2016

We're back but more importantly so is Yaya! Great news for him is bad news for Alan Pardew and therefore Gareth Southgate. Elsewhere Peterborough have yet more blend issues, the Milan derby excites and Elton's on the phone again.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Premier League Preview Show: 18th November 2016 Nov 18, 2016

This week Arsenal visit Man United to try to banish some ghosts, West Ham have a pop at Spurs at the Lane and Sunderland and Hull try to be the least bad team in the game. Elsewhere Southampton host Liverpool, no doubt on a scouting mission, and Crystal Palace brace themselves for Man City.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Tramampoline! Trambopoline! Nov 14, 2016

It's international week so there's England chat, a number of digs at Thomas Muller, Hulk Hogan chat, a staggering achievement from that Neymar and the denigration of a national treasure. With love, your Ramble.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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International Preview Show: 11th November 2016 Nov 11, 2016

It's England vs Scotland at Wembley! It's a classic... in theory. Elsewhere France take on Sweden, Wales invite Serbia in for a chat and mighty Liechtenstein step up to Italy.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Badonkadonk Nov 07, 2016

It's been a shellacking-heavy weekend of football and team Ramble purr over Liverpool and Chelsea, get creative with their own culinary inventions while Pete remains unimpressed with a startling achievement from Scotland.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Premier League Preview Show: 4th November 2016 Nov 04, 2016

The form vortex of the North London Derby looms, Chelsea host Everton in the Smurf Derby, Man United make a difficult trip to Swansea and Stoke face West Ham at the increasingly calamitous London Stadium.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Opinion Poll Oct 31, 2016

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.

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Premier League Preview Show: 28th October 2016 Oct 27, 2016

This week Man City are invited to West Brom's party, Spurs hope to face this season's Leicester rather than last, Man United see if they've got what it takes to pass the test of Burnley at home and Middlesbrough take on Bournemouth and Fortress Riverside.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by bet365.

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The Football Ramble Penguin Podcast Takeover Oct 26, 2016

To celebrate the release of our first book, Penguin handed us the keys to their podcast studio and let us takeover the Penguin Podcast.Expect talk of how each of us embarked on the writing process, how we decided who was to write which chapter, and of course more than a small amount of football chat. The Football Ramble book is available to buy in hardback, Kindle and audiobook formats now.

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Decided by lottery Oct 24, 2016

This week's show features some innovative ideas to revive flagging Premier League viewing figures, the strangeness of the Scottish League Cup is picked up by the radar and Mike Dean is seen in the flesh.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Premier League Preview Show: 21st October 2016 Oct 20, 2016

This week Chelsea have their ex over as Jose Mourinho's Man United visit Stamford Bridge. Liverpool invite Tony Pulis over for a party, which he hates, Man City look to get some confidence back against Southampton, Arsenal host Middlesbrough and Leicester attempt to inflict their European form on Crystal Palace.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by bet365.

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The Charlton Canyon Oct 17, 2016

Tony Pulis making wine with his fists, Eddie Howe legitimising the gilet, Coventry and Charlton making pigs fly... This episode has it all, including Neil Warnock being exposed to a fib by a certain anchor.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble.

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Premier League Preview Show: 14th October 2016 Oct 13, 2016

Chelsea and Leicester square off to see who will be the least wobbly, Crystal Palace welcome fighty West Ham and Arsenal take on bogey team Swansea. There are also two clashes between Manchester and Merseyside clubs as Man United head to Anfield and Man City host Everton.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by bet365.

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East Bruce, West Bruce Oct 10, 2016

It's the international break and England Englanded all over Malta, Wales and Scotland must try harder and the Faroe Islands march on. Elsewhere aviation and a lesson in Cornish, obviously.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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International Preview Show: 7th October 2016 Oct 06, 2016

England take on the mighty Malta, Scotland invite Lithuania to a fair go, emboldened Wales host Georgia and Germany see what the Czech Republic can throw at them. The Netherlands and France try to get their campaigns going against each other and Belgium invite Bosnia and Herzegovina to test their defence.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Steve Bruce Oct 03, 2016

This week an impressive Spurs blunt Pep's charge, a former Villa boss throws his hat back into the ring now the job's available and we hear of the Neville Dynasty. Alongside all this there are penalty shenanigans all over the placeFind us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Premier League Preview Show: 30th September 2016 Sep 29, 2016

Big... Big Sam! What?! Elsewhere, Spurs and Man City taking swings at each other, Leicester welcome Southampton into their difficult second season, Man United beckon Stoke and Liverpool visit Swansea to try and throw goals at them.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Are yao a jowdie? Sep 26, 2016

This week Jim's grin is audible following Arsenal's win over Chelsea, FIFA fix an age old problem and Pards dramatically arrests a slide. Elsewhere, a welcome return from an old friend.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Premier League Preview Show: 23rd September 2016 Sep 22, 2016

Swansea host Man City as Wawa Toure gets upset again, Man United take on Leicester following a car park training session, Arsenal look to beat Chelsea for the first time in a number of yonks and West Ham invite Southampton into their seemingly cursed new home.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Droning on Sep 19, 2016

Klopp's got the tails in the Kop wagging as his heavy metal brand of fußball makes mincemeat of Conte's Chelsea. Things are looking pretty rosy over at Goodison Park too. Meanwhile Rooney takes yet ANOTHER bashing and a drone and Jimmy Bullard crop up (sadly not together).Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook

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Premier League Preview Show: 16th September 2016 Sep 15, 2016

This week David Luiz makes his second Chelsea debut as Liverpool visit Stamford Bridge, European heavyweights Leicester host Burnley and Pards and Mark Hughes prepare for a grump off as Palace host Stoke. Elsewhere Spurs get ready for what Sunderland have got and Arsenal visit potential banana skin Hull.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by bet365.

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The Minstrel of the Syllable Sep 12, 2016

The Manchester derby was a brilliant explosion of fun, Mark Hughes is under pressure at Stoke and Scotland hits back after some recent digs. Elsewhere, headers are cool and for some reason there's something about Ethiopia. Also more gerbils.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Premier League Preview Show: 9th September 2016 Sep 08, 2016

The Manchester derby hype train is almost at the platform, Leicester rock up to a newly bouncy Anfield to take on Liverpool and Arsenal's new boys host Southampton. Bournemouth invite West Brom to bring it to the beach, Spurs face Stoke at Castle Hughes and West Ham take on Watford in a sort-of London derby.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Bus for sale Sep 05, 2016

The Big Sam era has begun and the world cowers, starkly aware that the future is England's. Elsewhere a Scottish hat trick appears in the wild, Pete stages a coup with a new feature and Mark Halsey briefly comes screaming back into relevance.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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International Preview Show: 2nd September 2016 Sep 02, 2016

In this preview show we look back at a transfer deadline day that saw players we've never heard of sold for huge wads of cash, while finding time to look ahead to Big Sam's big debut - yep, let's head off down the long road of qualification towards another chance for England to disappoint on the global stage. Yay. Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Dinosaurs and geniuses Aug 29, 2016

We're back and it's that time of the year where British managers complain about not being given a chance! Elsewhere Leighton Baines missed a penalty he scored, Leicester got a soggy win and we welcome in the new era of Premier League fluorescence. Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Premier League Preview Show: 26th August 2016 Aug 26, 2016

This week Spurs host confused and confusing Liverpool, Everton invite Stoke to bring it and Leicester look to get their foxy teeth into Swansea's swanny necks. In Manchester, United welcome as many players as Hull City can bring while City tool up for West Ham.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Fido Dido vs Cool Spot Aug 22, 2016

Big things this week as we talk niche quiz knowledge, Wings - restaurant not band - and Zlatan. Elsewhere,Moorestradamus makes an official prediction...Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Premier League Preview Show: 19th August 2016 Aug 19, 2016

The Premier League rumbles in to week two with some red hot Friday night action as Pogba readies himself for debut II in the Man Utd v Southampton game. Do Palace have what it takes to break through the immovable object that is the Dier/Wanyama axis and can Steaua Bucharest survive two humiliations in one night? All this and more in all your Football Ramble Preview Show.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble.This show is sponsored by bet365

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There's not mush-room for football chat Aug 15, 2016

The Premier League starts as unpredictably as it ended as Hull City prove players and a manager are unnecessary in the modern game. Arsenal continue to be Arsenal, Prosinecki picks on a hefty Higuain and Pete's hygiene is called into question. Again.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble

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Premier League Preview Show: 12th August 2016 Aug 12, 2016

The Premier League is back as champions Leicester start their title defence at disheveled Hull. Pep Guardiola's Man City step out at Sunderland, Everton aim to show Spurs what they've got now, Arsenal and a version of their defence welcome Liverpool and Chelsea host West Ham in an opening day London-off.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble.This show is sponsored by bet365

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What we did this summer Aug 08, 2016

We're back! There's pre-season tournament chat, Community Shield chat, Zlat-chat, Edmundo chat and the story of why Pete isn't a vet. Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook. Ramble out.

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! Jul 22, 2016

We have big news, exclusively revealed in this SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. Has Marcus revealed who he supports? Will we finally tell you what happened to Pete in Kiev? Will Luke reveal the inner workings of the penalty algorithm? Will Jim share the secret of how to be so ethereally beautiful/of who writes these bits? Find out, inside...Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble

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Fin Jul 10, 2016

Despite the best efforts of the Parisian moth community the final of Euro 2016 went ahead and it was a scintillating triumph for Mark Clattenburg. We mull over the final, our highlights of the tournament as a whole and open the always damning pre-tournament predictions.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Cockerel chests Jul 08, 2016

It's France vs Portugal in the final and we look at what this means for Michel Platini, discuss a worrying Harry Redknapp related wording and hear about Pete's far more worrying ideas about what is and what isn't actionable.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Sympathy for the Bale Jul 07, 2016

It's sadly over for Wales but what a run. The team marvel at this and the new adventures of Super Ronaldo and learn of Marcus' #travels as he for some reason turns the show into an interview with Pete.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by bet365.

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For the Empire! Jul 03, 2016

Wales march on and we are frankly jealous, France beat Iceland and we are frankly jealous, Portugal grind on, Germany get it done with the help of Simone Zaza's dancing and we hear from Chris Waddle.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Sigur Dróss Jun 28, 2016

It's that time again, when the Football Ramble rally themselves to dissect England's latest international disaster. Wow. Just... Wow. Elsewhere Italy, Belgium, Germany and, of course, Iceland remind us how football is played.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Ramble Origins: Testicle Matt Jun 26, 2016

It's business time and teams are going home. It's all so sudden but Wales stay strong, Giorgio Chiellini plots revenge, Marc Wilmots reveals the worst nightmares of Belgium's hotel staff and Pete gets grassed up.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by Bet365.

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Squadron Commander the Lord Flashheart Jun 23, 2016

The group stages are over and the Home Nations, Ireland, Iceland, Hungary and absolutely everyone got through! Elsewhere the ever entertaining Ronaldo Show just about continues and Spain's second kit upsets a certain anchor.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Defcon 3.5 Jun 21, 2016

It's the morning after the night before and... it wasn't actually that bad, was it? However, the word "disgrace" features a lot, there's jealousy towards the irrepressible Welsh and a stiff morning for Northern Ireland.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Selfie-ish Jun 19, 2016

Ronaldo's back with the ill behaviour as we pore over Euro 2016's finest offerings. Featuring an Irish drubbing, Kiraly's joggers and the return of Testicle Matt. Plus we look ahead to England's showdown with Slovakia.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Bring your lanyards Jun 16, 2016

The Ramblers convene to absorb England and Wales' Euro ding dong, analyse Cristiano Ronaldo's small mentality and worry about their goals scored predictions.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Scratch and sniff Jun 13, 2016

Pete returns from his trip back in time, Jogi Low has a disturbing double rummage, Jonathan Pearce and Lee Dixon get creative and on top of all this there was loads of football. Euros!Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Oh for f... Jun 11, 2016

England have Englanded and made the Ramblers all sad but don't worry, they have experience in this so raised themselves to do a show. It's OK! It could be worse! The Euros have started and there's loads of football and England are still definitely going to win it!Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by Bet365.

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It's always nice to have a Marcus in there, ladies Jun 08, 2016

The Euros are here! Nearly! The Ramblers are excited and preview every group, open their stickers and seal the traditional pre-tournament predictions for later ridicule.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook. Euros!This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Reggae Boys! May 30, 2016

The boys pick over the latest Battle of Wherever Pepe Is, otherwise known as the Champions League final, the football league play offs and England's brave cubs' victory on French soil. WATCH OUT WORLD, OR JUST EUROPE.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook. Ramble out.

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Beep Alan beep Pardew May 23, 2016

It's all going off this week as cups are won all over Europe and someone punches a horse on the bum. We learn that Wayne Rooney will win England the Euros, Louis Van Gaal doesn't even care about being sacked and Marcus makes everyone talk about Scottish football for absolutely ages.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook. Take it.

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FA Cup Final Preview Show: 20th May 2016 May 20, 2016

The finals come thick and fast from the FA Cup, Scottish Cup and Champions League. Elsewhere Rene Meulensteen pipes up again, we hear of Isco's canine treachery and the forum receives a crushing blow from Lawro.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by Bet365.

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Patent no. GB1415442.1 terminated before grant May 16, 2016

The Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and co might be done for the season but never fear, the Ramble has nothing better to do. This week we pore over the wreckage of the final days, featuring guest appearances from Customary Insane Final Day Fixture, The Zlatan Ibrahimovic Experience and Some International Squad Announcements #TeamKoneFind us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook. See you down there.

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Premier League Preview Show: 13th May 2016 May 13, 2016

The relegations are in! Big Sam was like the cat with the gravy at the Stadium of Light, while Roberto Martinez niced his way out of a job. Coming up though, West Ham visit Stoke, Man City take on Swansea and in the correspondence we hear about domestic strife and singing mums.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by Bet365.

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Deflatables May 09, 2016

This week Leicester pass the test of lifting the Premier League trophy while Everton and Newcastle pass the test of being muggy little sloths. In other news Agent Moore visits Charlton at The Valley and Ajax have to go home in a really embarrassing bus.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook. Super.

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Premier League Preview Show: 5th May 2016 May 06, 2016

Champions Leicester (!) and the Battle of the Bridge is pored over ahead of the Foxes' trip to Everton. Arsenal visit Man City hoping they play like a team of Yayas, wobbly Sunderland host Chelsea, Villa trudge up to Newcastle and Norwich take a swing at Man United.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by Bet365.

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We h8 May 02, 2016

Leicester toil against Man utd, Rafa's lot manage an unlikely win against Bolasie and boys, and sloths will be mentioned. Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook. Seriously, get over there now. Shoo.

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Premier League Preview Show: 29th April 2016 Apr 29, 2016

Can Leicester overcome plucky Man United to win the league at Old Trafford? Can Chelsea thwart visiting Spurs if not? Can Newcastle deal with the return of anti-messiah Alan Pardew's Crystal Palace? Will Arsenal bother to try against visiting Norwich? All this and some other guff on the Football Ramble!Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by Bet365.

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Gout shout Apr 25, 2016

Pards is back on top and when Pards is happy the Ramble is happy. Mostly. Elsewhere Leicester ramp it up, Rafa comes home to pick up some goals he left behind and Nivea make a mess at the San Siro.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook. Run if you have to.

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Premier League Preview Show: 22nd April 2016 Apr 22, 2016

This week on the Football Ramble Preview Show, the boys take a look ahead to the FA Cup Semi Finals, as well as finding time to take in the Premier League fixtures and not forgetting some more of your celebrity football spots. Alan Pardew is also compared to several different foodstuffs, so something for everyone to get behind.Tweet us @footballramble, Instagram us at /thefootballramble and visit thefootballramble.comThis show is sponsored by bet365

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Chimp chat Apr 17, 2016

This week Jamie Vardy's having a barney as the team dissect the surprisingly avant garde Jon Moss Show and feel the weight lifted from Joleon Lescott's Atlas like shoulders. Elsewhere there is some constructive listener feedback and a surprising amount of men called Andre.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook. Off with you.

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Premier League Preview Show: 15th April 2016 Apr 15, 2016

Norwich "entertain" Sunderland in a relegation six pointer, Leicester invite West Ham to get banged, Chelsea and Man City eke out a dead rubber and Arsenal and Crystal Palace play out a surprisingly appropriate hashtag.Visit us on that internet at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by Bet365.

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A little bit pathetic Apr 11, 2016

This week Graeme Souness takes some inspiration from Garth Crooks, Louis Van Gaal misunderstands how goals work and Marcus reveals a surprising new pro-Blatter position. Also features zorbs and drones, though not together.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook, damn it all.

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Premier League Preview Show: 8th April 2016 Apr 08, 2016

Diz week Spurs host Man United and Louis Van Gaal's accent, West Ham welcome the TV stars of Arsenal and Liverpool could do absolutely anything against Stoke. That not enough? There's also Man City hosting their favourite opponents West Brom and Bournemouth plot revenge over Aston Villa.Visit us on that internet at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by Bet365.

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Hubbly bubbly Apr 04, 2016

This week Team Ramble chat doping, Newcastle's continuing malady and the unquenchable fury of Sergio Ramos. Also there's yet more news of Pete's indiscretions.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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Premier League Preview Show: 1st April 2016 Apr 01, 2016

Internationals are done for a bit so we're back with the quality of Leicester vs Southampton and the almost guaranteed slapstick of Norwich vs Newcastle. Spurs take a trip to Liverpool, Man United host Everton in what is categorically not the Moyes Derby and Aston Villa lose to Chelsea. Visit us on that internet at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by Bet365.

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Artificial gravy clouds Mar 28, 2016

It's official; England have basically won the Euros! Listen in as the boys dissect the Three Lions' annihilation of Germany's sporting history, discuss the merits of the other "contenders" and learn about maths from an unusual source. Also there is jet lag.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook. Best Wishes, The Ramble.

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International Preview Show: 25th March 2016 Mar 25, 2016

It's international time which means Germany vs England and some Jack Wilshere themed wrath. Roy Keane gets Ireland fired up for their match with Switzerland, Brazil brace themselves for Uruguay and 'Arry Redkn'app gets off to winning ways with Jord'an.Visit us on that internet at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by Bet365.

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Geordie jumpers Mar 21, 2016

Things get serious as Aleksander Mitrovic and Harry Kane challenge Alan Shearer's Premier League scoring record, Pegguy Arphexad doth protest too much and Harry Redknapp returns. Sort of. If that isn't enough we also get emotional with Gigi Buffon. There's so much to love.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook. Go on, git.

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Premier League Preview Show: 18th March 2016 Mar 18, 2016

The Manchester derby is upon us, promising a nervous game of wits. The Tyne-Wear derby is also upon us, promising whatever the opposite of that is. Pards tries not to be too good a host as Crystal Palace welcome Leicester and Chelsea try to halt West Ham's impressive gurn up the league. Gertcha.Visit us on that internet at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by Bet365.

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Yorkie claws Mar 14, 2016

This week the team try to figure out how to introduce Rafa to the North East, Pete attempts to wow us with his ideas for Dragon's Den, and there's plenty of Arsenal chat as blood usual. Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook. Quickly now.

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Premier League Preview Show: 11th March 2016 Mar 11, 2016

Alan Pardew and Brian McDermott duke it out to be crowned King of Friday Night in the FA Cup while Chelsea have at Everton and Arsenal try not to wobble all over Watford. In the Premier League Newcastle almost certainly lose to Leicester and Bournemouth and Swansea are all nice at each other.Visit us on that internet at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by Bet365.

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Go home, I'm calling your dad Mar 07, 2016

This week Leicester win the North London Derby, Uncle Avram makes a return his employers aren't happy about and Pete risks another Tino Asprilla blocking. Elsewhere we're reminded that nobody ruins a party like Tony Pulis ruins a party. Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook. Quickly now.

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Premier League Preview Show: 4th March 2016 Mar 04, 2016

The supposedly form defying North London Derby looms large and middle flying Everton host high flying West Ham. Tony Pulis plans to spoil the Man United party just as it's getting good and Crystal Palace try to do the same to Liverpool. Again. And again. And again. That will never end.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by Bet365.

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Title challenged Feb 29, 2016

This week Leicester pass their Norwich exam, Arsenal and Jim have their annual meltdowns and FIFA ride again. Meanwhile, Pete steps on some famous toes and Martin Demichelis don't get no respect.Find us online at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook. Hurry.

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Premier League Preview Show: 26th Feb 2016 Feb 26, 2016

This week Liverpool have the home dressing room advantage over Man City in the League Cup final and Leicester face their latest in an endless series of tests against Norwich at home. Spurs take on the low flying Swans of Swansea and Man United and Arsenal swing dazed, nervy punches at each other at Old Trafford.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. This show is sponsored by Bet365.

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A Dutch Ramble Feb 22, 2016

This week the Ramblers talk coin tossers, hissy team selections and red card frenzies. Elsewhere old dog material is revisited and there's some devastating news for Hartlepool's favourite son.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook. GO.

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FA Cup Fifth Round Preview Show: 19th Feb 2016 Feb 19, 2016

The FA Cup is back and Arsenal and Hull go at it for a third year running, Reading and West Brom get all nervy and Blackburn host West 'am. Spurs hope to take advantage of Crystal Palace's Pardew Slide, Chelsea and Man City ape the Premier League for telly and Shrewsbury and Man United duke it out. Also Pete talks about why he's banned from a Japanese dog cafe. Obviously.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble.

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The King of Spain Feb 15, 2016

This week the Ramblers discuss this confusingly brilliant title race, the cult of Denis Cheryshev and Barcelona's scintillating lack of respect. Also, Correspondence Wars move from trebuchets to finance and there's the usual nonsense about bibs and men kissing.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook. Do it. Now. All of it.

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Premier League Preview Show: 12th Feb 2016 Feb 12, 2016

This week Arsenal host apple cart destroyers Leicester and Man City and Spurs try to figure out who wants a title bid most. Over at Villa Park Liverpool and Christian Benteke pop back for a visit, Chelsea humour Newcastle and Man United travel to Sunderland, who feature a very welcome special guest...Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. Woof.This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Markus Mark and the Funky Bunch Feb 08, 2016

This week Leicester earn the right to be known simply as "City", ticket prices across the land are scoffed at and Mark Kermode is called out to settle this Goldblum thing once and for all (but probably not).Visit us at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook. Clever girls.

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Premier League Preview Show: 5th Feb 2016 Feb 05, 2016

This week Man City take on valiant superheroes Leicester and Chelsea take on Man United, figuring they may as well. Elsewhere Arsenal lumber down to Bournemouth and Swansea are intrigued to see if Crystal Palace's strikers can actually score this time.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. Barry.This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Sans Pellegrini Feb 02, 2016

This week the famous magical traditional FA Cup is pored over and Deadline Day is mercifully overshadowed by Pep Guardiola. Elsewhere the usual chat about scooters, kitchens and naked head butts. Visit us at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook.

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FA Cup Fourth Round Preview Show: 29th Jan 2016 Jan 29, 2016

FA Cup time again! Derby and Man United duke it out on the telly and MK Dons take on the minnows of Chelsea. Carlisle hope that Everton will be in generous mood and Portsmouth host Bournemouth in the 'mouth derby.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. Bye then!This show is sponsored by bet365.

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Catapults fired Jan 26, 2016

This week Spurs are confirmed as champions, the Premier League table is called a liar and Javier Mascherano can't quite concentrate on his game. Elsewhere the mother of all digs is dug as the Medieval weaponry issue gets serious.Come round our internet house at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook. Have at thee.

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Premier League Preview Show: 22nd Jan 2016 Jan 22, 2016

This week the Ramblers wonder how El Chapo would run things ahead of Arsenal vs Chelsea before pondering West Brom and Aston Villa's derby/war of attrition. Elsewhere Marcus disrespects West Ham ahead of their hosting of Man City and Sunderland and Bournemouth promise goals. Jurassic coast chat also included.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. See ya!

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Yachty potty Jan 18, 2016

This week the Ramblettes look back over the wreckage of Everton's trip to Stamford Bridge, the return of Jonjo Shelvey causes delight and... there's an email. Just listen...We're on them internets at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook, you jokers.

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Premier League Preview Show: 15th Jan 2016 Jan 15, 2016

The Ramblers look ahead to Chelsea and Everton's blue off, Aston Villa's attempts to shackle Leicester and Liverpool's hosting of best buds Man United. Elsewhere Stoke and Arsenal play out their traditional love in and Man City host Alan Pardew's Crystal Palace...Make your noise at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble.

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Ashes to ashes Jan 12, 2016

It's FA Cup time and that means mud and animals on the pitch! If that isn't enough there's suave managers, pitch invasions and Wawa Toure being a big old baby.Find us at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook, obviously. Magic.

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FA Cup Third Round Preview Show: 8th Jan 2016 Jan 08, 2016

It's FA Cup third round time so the Ramblers look ahead to a patched up Liverpool's trip to Exeter, Everton's clash with Dagenham and Redbridge and Sunderland's trip to Arsenal. Elsewhere there's a Pardew derby as Southampton host Crystal Palace, Watford humour Newcastle, Man United take on Sheffield United and there are potential banana skins aplenty as Aston Villa travel to Wycombe Wanderers.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook, obviously.

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Rafa the former gaffer Jan 05, 2016

In the first Ramble of 2016 the slightly bigger men chat Villa's defensive chaos theory, or lack thereof, the regularly spotted fast Lloris and poor old Rafa Benitez's eventual dismissal from Real Madrid. Those kids must have been having some party.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook, obviously. Happy new year!

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Premier League Preview Show: 30th Dec 2015 Dec 30, 2015

The Ramblers cast glances at Everton vs Spurs, Crystal Palace vs Chelsea, Man United vs Swansea and Arsenal vs Newcastle, though not without an interruption from an old favourite...Visit us at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook, obviously. Happy new year!

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Donaldson yoghurt Dec 29, 2015

Yet more Yuletide Ramble fun as the team look over a flurry of festive football. Stoke are being amazing! Man United and Chelsea are still being weird! Aston Villa aren't bothering to mark strikers in their own box! We love it.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook, obviously. Happy new year!

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Premier League Preview Show: 24th Dec 2015 Dec 24, 2015

In the last Ramble before Christmas the team look forward to the Boxing Day delights of Liverpool vs Leicester and the mystery of post-Jose Chelsea's hosting of Watford. Elsewhere Arsenal head to Southampton and Stoke invite Man United to see if they can score.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. Merry Christmas one and all.

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Ding dong merrily on hahahaha Dec 22, 2015

As Christmas approaches football has gifted us with 8 year bans for some megagrinches, Cameron Jerome's dead-eyed determination and Leicester. Oh Leicester. Also players can drink during Serie A matches. Who knew?Say hi at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble. Be excellent to each other.

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Premier League Preview Show: 18th Dec 2015 Dec 18, 2015

This week Team Ramble puzzle at what Jose Mourinho's sacking will do to Chelsea's match with Sunderland and gaze lovingly at Everton vs Chelsea. Elsewhere Norwich challenge Man Utd to score at Old Trafford, Man City nip down to that London to play Arsenal and Watford host Liverpool in the John Barnes Derby.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. Ramble on.

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Pop Dec 14, 2015

This week the Rambleejits discuss Louis Van Gaal's iron fist, records are either misunderstood or undermined with poor Tupperware usage and Jeff Goldblum pops up again. Can our heroes survive this schism? (Yes).Visit us at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook, obviously. Goodbye patatas.

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Premier League Preview Show: 11th Dec 2015 Dec 11, 2015

This week West Ham take on Stoke and Crystal Palace host Southampton in games that are described as "chin strokers". Elsewhere Sunderland and Watford go at it, Leicester vs Chelsea is deemed a "thigh rubber" and we learn why Man United's trip to Bournemouth may be very uncomfortable for Louis Van Gaal.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. Bye. FOR NOW.

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Telly addicts Dec 08, 2015

This week the big guns of Bournemouth, Stoke and Leicester get their usual praise, TV's Newcastle United are vindicated and we learn of Ronaldinho's novel new way to avoid running.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, @footballramble on Twitter and facebook.com/footballramble on Facebook, obviously. Play nice now.

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Premier League Preview Show: 4th Dec 2015 Dec 04, 2015

This week the Ramblers hope for "Attack! Attack! Attack!" in Man United's hosting of West Ham and fear for Arsenal's walking wounded as they entertain Sunderland. Elsewhere they wonder where it's going wrong for Swansea as Leicester come to town, salivate at the potential fun of Crystal Palace's visit to Everton and fear for Pete's mental state ahead of Newcastle's attempts to fend off Liverpool.Say hi at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. Thanksbye.

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Pardageddon Dec 01, 2015

It's OK everyone, Pete is safe and well after Newcastle United's Alan Pardew hell on Saturday. As well as that we have a Vardy party, a Barca party and a very unusual bromance between manager and chairman.Get more at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. See you there.

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Premier League Preview Show: 27th Nov 2015 Nov 27, 2015

The Ramble crystal ball casts a glance at Spurs and Chelsea's post-holidays clash, Man City's potentially nervous hosting of Southampton, plucky upstarts Man United visiting leaders Leicester, Bournemouth's clash with a rampant Everton and of course, the Donaldson Derby, Crystal Palace vs Newcastle.Join us at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. Look after yourselves and call your mum more often.

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Everybody be Cool Nov 24, 2015

This week the Ramblers gawp at the magnificence of the Gegenpress, put forth their views on in-stadium eagle etiquette and the Goldblum issue bubbles to the surface once more.If you want to come round we live at thefootballramble.com, you can follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. It's easy and we believe in you.

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Premier League Preview Show: 20th Nov 2015 Nov 20, 2015

This week the Ramble look ahead to potential relegation decider Chelsea vs Norwich, hope that Super Jamie Vardy will be around for Leicester's trip to Newcastle, anticipate Jurgen Klopp's latest biggest test yet as Liverpool visit Man City and look forward to underrated derby Spurs vs West Ham.Head over to thefootballramble.com for more, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. Happy Friday.

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49! (FORTY NINE) Nov 17, 2015

This week the Ramblers mull over the recent internationals, raise concerns about the amount of Brazilian footballers threatening lions and learn about Louis Nicollin's interesting man management techniques. Pop over to thefootballramble.com if you ever need anything, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. Kiss.

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International Preview Show: 13th November 2015 Nov 13, 2015

It's International football time and the Ramblers chat England's approach to the coming games against teams who can easily wedgie them, Zlatan Vs Bendtner and the everemerald Robbie Keane.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, follow us around on Twitter @footballramble and like Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. We love you bye!

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That Sinking Feeling Nov 10, 2015

This week the Ramblers demonstrate why none of them run security companies, pick through the sink-heavy wreckage of the North London derby and John Parkin makes a welcome return.Visit us at thefootballramble.com, join us on Twitter @footballramble and on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble. Bye!

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Premier League Preview Show: 6th Nov 2015 Nov 06, 2015

The boys discuss the reality-bending super grudge match that is the North London Derby and speculate as to where Jose Mourinho will watch Stoke v Chelsea given that he's not allowed into the ground. Elsewhere chins are stroked regarding West Ham's hosting of Everton and Leicester v Watford is forced under the Ramble microscope.

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Have you ever spent time in a Turkish prison? Nov 02, 2015

This week Team Ramble dissect Jose Mourinho's mind (figuratively), marvel at Jamie Vardy's continuing Vardyness and are detained on a surprise visit to Turkey.Get involved at thefootballramble.com, follow us on Twitter @footballramble and on Facebook at facebook.com/footballramble

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Premier League Preview Show: 30th Oct 2015 Oct 30, 2015

On this week's Premier League Preview, the chaps discuss Liverpool's big trip to a beleaguered Chelsea where the stakes couldn't be higher, cast their eyes across West Ham's game with Watford and fear for Norwich as they make the trip to the Etihad Stadium. There's also time to discuss the relative merits of a group of Swans playing against some Gunners. What joy!

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The definite Steve-icle Oct 26, 2015

We're back to a full strength team as Pete returns to the fold with tales of his #travels, and as always there's a terrible Newcastle result to welcome him home, complete with horse punching. Elsewhere, there's the rest of the Premier League to dissect and as always your highlights of the week, as well as a certain Aston Villa manager falling foul of the dreaded #Moorestradamus...We'll be back on Friday. Keep it Ramble, you lot.

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The Football Ramble Preview: 23rd Oct 2015 Oct 23, 2015

This week, the boys chat about the two big derbies in the north east and Manchester, and spend a bit of time down on the sunny south coast for Spurs' visit to Bournemouth.There's also time for some Liverpool and Southampton chat and a brand new feature in which listeners tell us their #HopesandFears for their team's upcoming game.

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I'm A Survivor Oct 19, 2015

This Monday on your favourite football podcast, the boys pore over Jurgen Klopp's debut with Liverpool at White Hart Lane, the net closing in on poor old Tim and Newcastle's party at Norwich's expense.We'll be back on Friday with our next Premier League Preview show and you can keep up throughout the week by visiting thefootballramble.com!

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The Football Ramble Preview: 16th Oct 2015 Oct 16, 2015

In the first Football Ramble Preview of the season, the boys look ahead to Jurgen Klopp's debut at White Hart Lane with Liverpool, Big Sam's bow at Sunderland and a high-stakes encounter at Stamford Bridge. Will Sherwood delay the inevitable?

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Strange Hill Oct 11, 2015

It's international week but the Ramble aren't slacking off. They round up all the action as well as finding time to talk cafes, Non League Day and more than a few laboured and barely funny puns based around a full back still plying his trade in the second tier.It's not perfect, but let's face it, is anyone?

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The egg and sack race Oct 04, 2015

Team Ramble returns with another show from Ramble HQ. Rodgers and Dick gone, famous Brazilians in ditches left right and centre...let's just say there's enough to get through. US listeners - from this week the Ramble will now be available twice a week on SiriusXM FC (Channel 85) 1pm ET Tuesday and Thursday. show@thefootballramble.com

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Pernicious projectiles Sep 27, 2015

The Ramblehunks assemble once again with an almost complete compliment of idiots - Lewandowski impresses in perhaps the most spectacular way possible and the Diego Tardelli gets a blower in the kisser. Show@thefootballramble.com for all your foul real-life tales of woe and success.

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It's your letters Sep 20, 2015

The remaining members of the football ramble muscle through a weekend of soccer footfoot. Spellsy and Petey, live and unleashed! Warning: contains your correspondence.show@thefootballramble.com for ya yap! xx

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Flower vs bee Sep 13, 2015

This week, the Ramble tackle Tim Sherwood's existential breakdown, United's win over a listless Liverpool, Steven Naismith's single-handed victory over Chelsea and still have time to talk about sexy ladies in Ghana.What's more, they get through your highlights of the week and Marcus laments a poor performance from his beloved Jam Tarts.

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Spellman's World Sep 07, 2015

The Football Ramble man dem glory in the Three Lions' destruction of lowly San Marino and Wayne Rooney's 49th international goal.There's also time for other home nations chat as well as an interesting section on the bizarre gift Pete recently bought for his parents, and Marcus entertains us all with a pretty decent Scatman John impression. The Football Ramble - enjoying the international break so you don't have to.

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Pjanic on the streets of nous house Aug 30, 2015

The Ramblers are back clawing their way through the crunchy apple crumble that is modern football. They talk Balotelli, the breaking of the Anfield Irons hoodoo, and Sherwood. Always Sherwood.

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ITK Aug 23, 2015

It's a new week and a new Ramble as the four reprobates chat about Bournemouth's first win as a Premier League outfit, Man City's dominance and John Terry's week from hell.There's also room for talk of a shock result in Nigeria, your highlights of the week and a welcome return for the Corrections and Clarifications section after Luke made a boo-boo last week.Listen, download, ignore. It's your choice, guys.

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Dinner on the floor Aug 18, 2015

The Ramblers are back for yet more football nonsense (get used to it people) and bring you news of a poorly-dressed Steve Bruce, some Sunderland-related desperation and a genuine attempt to still be interested in the Jose Mourinho tantrums that have haunted all our lives in the last week. There's also plenty of time for those magnificent Gorgie Boys to get a mench! Well, they do keep on winning... Twitter: @FootballRamble Facebook: /footballramble Instagram: /thefootballramblehttp://thefootballramble.com

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Shaqiri Shaqiri Aug 09, 2015

The boys assess the opening weekend of the Premier League season, running the rule over Leicester and Claudio Ranieri's flying start, Liverpool's exorcising of those Stoke demons and all the weekend's other nonsense including that chap that fell over the barrier at Dean Court. Wahey! There's all your usual favourites as well, so get downloading. Whatcha waiting for? Christmas? Twitter: @FootballRamble Facebook: /footballramble Instagram: /thefootballramblehttp://thefootballramble.com

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Buggerboo Aug 03, 2015

Rejoice! The Football Ramble are back for the new season! Join Marcus, Jim, Pete and Luke as they slalom through the week's football news and look forward to the big kick off. There's FIFA chat, Community Shield action and Marcus even manages to squeeze in a mention of his favourite Gorgie boys. Download, subscribe, and never be alone again. It's our ninth season, but we're just getting started... Twitter: @FootballRamblefacebook.com/footballramble Insta: thefootballramblethefootballramble.com

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Alright fine then Aug 02, 2015

RAMBLE SUMMER SPECIAL WWW.THEFOOTBALLRAMBLE.COM or grab it on iTunes! See you in a couple of days.

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Fridge wheezers Jun 09, 2015

'The Football Ramble' consists of 4 blokes who ramble on about football. Find answers to questions that you don't get on Football Weekly, The Game or football365.

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Amorica Jun 01, 2015

'The Football Ramble' consists of 4 blokes who ramble on about football. Find answers to questions that you don't get on Football Weekly, The Game or football365.

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Cubicle politics May 27, 2015

'The Football Ramble' consists of 4 blokes who ramble on about football. Find answers to questions that you don't get on Football Weekly, The Game or football365.

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Gerrard Street Party May 20, 2015

The Football Ramble emerged from London towards the end of 2007 as a genuinely refreshing football voice, and quickly established itself as one of the most influential and entertaining shows about the world's most popular sport. It is now the largest independent football brand in the UK and a must-listen for any discerning fan that enjoys the more entertaining side of the game. From sold out live shows to broadcasting from major tournaments, The Football Ramble has it covered. Join them every week.

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Dig dug May 11, 2015

The Football Ramble emerged from London towards the end of 2007 as a genuinely refreshing football voice, and quickly established itself as one of the most influential and entertaining shows about the world's most popular sport. It is now the largest independent football brand in the UK and a must-listen for any discerning fan that enjoys the more entertaining side of the game. From sold out live shows to broadcasting from major tournaments, The Football Ramble has it covered. Join them every week.

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Crudsports May 04, 2015

The Football Ramble emerged from London towards the end of 2007 as a genuinely refreshing football voice, and quickly established itself as one of the most influential and entertaining shows about the world's most popular sport. It is now the largest independent football brand in the UK and a must-listen for any discerning fan that enjoys the more entertaining side of the game. From sold out live shows to broadcasting from major tournaments, The Football Ramble has it covered. Join them every week.

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Spear of destiny Apr 27, 2015

The Football Ramble emerged from London towards the end of 2007 as a genuinely refreshing football voice, and quickly established itself as one of the most influential and entertaining shows about the world's most popular sport. It is now the largest independent football brand in the UK and a must-listen for any discerning fan that enjoys the more entertaining side of the game. From sold out live shows to broadcasting from major tournaments, The Football Ramble has it covered. Join them every week.

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The Falkirk Guy Apr 21, 2015

The Football Ramble emerged from London towards the end of 2007 as a genuinely refreshing football voice, and quickly established itself as one of the most influential and entertaining shows about the world's most popular sport. It is now the largest independent football brand in the UK and a must-listen for any discerning fan that enjoys the more entertaining side of the game. From sold out live shows to broadcasting from major tournaments, The Football Ramble has it covered. Join them every week.

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Frenchie Navy Apr 20, 2015

The Football Ramble emerged from London towards the end of 2007 as a genuinely refreshing football voice, and quickly established itself as one of the most influential and entertaining shows about the world's most popular sport. It is now the largest independent football brand in the UK and a must-listen for any discerning fan that enjoys the more entertaining side of the game. From sold out live shows to broadcasting from major tournaments, The Football Ramble has it covered. Join them every week.

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Football ft. Nate Dogg Apr 06, 2015

The Football Ramble emerged from London towards the end of 2007 as a genuinely refreshing football voice, and quickly established itself as one of the most influential and entertaining shows about the world's most popular sport. It is now the largest independent football brand in the UK and a must-listen for any discerning fan that enjoys the more entertaining side of the game. From sold out live shows to broadcasting from major tournaments, The Football Ramble has it covered. Join them every week.

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I'll walk straight through the fires of hell to face you, Kane Mar 31, 2015

The Football Ramble emerged from London towards the end of 2007 as a genuinely refreshing football voice, and quickly established itself as one of the most influential and entertaining shows about the world's most popular sport. It is now the largest independent football brand in the UK and a must-listen for any discerning fan that enjoys the more entertaining side of the game. From sold out live shows to broadcasting from major tournaments, The Football Ramble has it covered. Join them every week.

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Unbelievable belief Mar 23, 2015

The Football Ramble emerged from London towards the end of 2007 as a genuinely refreshing football voice, and quickly established itself as one of the most influential and entertaining shows about the world's most popular sport. It is now the largest independent football brand in the UK and a must-listen for any discerning fan that enjoys the more entertaining side of the game. From sold out live shows to broadcasting from major tournaments, The Football Ramble has it covered. Join them every week.

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Can I have some old ham? Mar 16, 2015

The Football Ramble emerged from London towards the end of 2007 as a genuinely refreshing football voice, and quickly established itself as one of the most influential and entertaining shows about the world's most popular sport. It is now the largest independent football brand in the UK and a must-listen for any discerning fan that enjoys the more entertaining side of the game. From sold out live shows to broadcasting from major tournaments, The Football Ramble has it covered. Join them every week.

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Borrowed some tools to chisel you down Mar 09, 2015

The Football Ramble emerged from London towards the end of 2007 as a genuinely refreshing football voice, and quickly established itself as one of the most influential and entertaining shows about the world's most popular sport. It is now the largest independent football brand in the UK and a must-listen for any discerning fan that enjoys the more entertaining side of the game. From sold out live shows to broadcasting from major tournaments, The Football Ramble has it covered. Join them every week.

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Solitude Mar 02, 2015

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Shoddily fluid Feb 23, 2015

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Kevin Frenemy Feb 17, 2015

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The cramp algorithm Feb 10, 2015

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Plenty more fish in the tree Feb 04, 2015

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Phat suit Jan 28, 2015

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Cates got ya tongue Jan 20, 2015

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Ghost mam Jan 13, 2015

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This is what the game of association football can do to one Jan 06, 2015

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All the trimmings Dec 30, 2014

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Toilet copter Dec 16, 2014

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Lythe Blatherers Dec 09, 2014

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Boo hiss Dec 02, 2014

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Smurf thought stealer Nov 24, 2014

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Kevin Lasagne Nov 17, 2014

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Movies games and videos Nov 10, 2014

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Herbie Nov 04, 2014

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Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang Sep 30, 2014

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This show is big enough for the both of us Sep 22, 2014

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Coach? Coach? Coach? Coach! Sep 17, 2014

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Dube Jockey Sep 10, 2014

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Ben Arfa, the two of us need look no more Sep 02, 2014

The Ramblers are back together as a four piece (for the first and last time this month.) Well done them. show@thefootballramble.com for all ya yap,voice@thefootballramble.com for your mystery voice guesses...

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il suffit de regarder son visage Aug 26, 2014

Team ramble return sans Jim for the final time this month (on both counts.) Show@thefootballramble.com if you fancy a natterm Voice@thefootballramble.com if you fancy a crack at the mysery voice compy comp! #friendoftheramble

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Scotch yawner Aug 18, 2014

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ReVlaartalised Jul 10, 2014

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Brazil vs Germany - the reaction Jul 08, 2014

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FIFA kickbacks Jul 06, 2014

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Neuer Neuer pants on foyer Jul 04, 2014

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The Hamez Ramble Jun 30, 2014

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Darkness on the edge of Natal Jun 28, 2014

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Reality Bites Jun 24, 2014

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Starkus Speller Jun 20, 2014

The team are back without Luke but with big stupid frowns on our faces. show@thefootballramble.com for all ya yap. Px

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Gone to pot Jun 18, 2014

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The pains of being a physio at heart Jun 15, 2014

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And we're off! Jun 13, 2014

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Early mench Jun 10, 2014

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A very live Ramble Part 2 Jun 08, 2014

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A very live Ramble Part 1 Jun 07, 2014

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The Queen deals with all of that May 27, 2014

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The Football Ramble Play-Off Special delivered by Papa Johns - Finals Preview May 21, 2014

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I'm Godzilla May 20, 2014

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Ramble Shawty, it's your birthday May 14, 2014

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The Football Ramble Play-Off Special delivered by Papa Johns - 2nd Leg preview-review! May 13, 2014

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A lovely big strawberry May 07, 2014

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The Football Ramble Play-Off Special delivered by Papa Johns - Semi-final 1st leg preview May 06, 2014

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Bad Guzan Apr 28, 2014

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Nigel Fromage Apr 22, 2014

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Steve B-Raus (Unconfirmed) Apr 15, 2014

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The man in the iron's mask Apr 07, 2014

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Keanetry Gramma Mar 31, 2014

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Lip up Tettey Mar 24, 2014

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Kick Out The Walls Mar 17, 2014

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Don't call for it if you don't want it Mar 10, 2014

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Nutters and volleys Mar 04, 2014

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The Football Ramble. Sponsored by Capital One - Final Review Mar 03, 2014

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Peter Dinkage Feb 25, 2014

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Feel Like Making Love Feb 17, 2014

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Awards season Feb 10, 2014

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Get in the sea Feb 04, 2014

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Player President Jan 28, 2014

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The Football Ramble. Sponsored by Capital One - Semi Final Second Leg Review Jan 24, 2014

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Barry Sonnenfeld Jan 21, 2014

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Welcome 2 Dade County Jan 13, 2014

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The Football Ramble. Sponsored by Capital One - Semi Final First Leg Review Jan 09, 2014

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No Photoshop Jan 07, 2014

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The Football Ramble. Sponsored by Capital One - Semi Final First Leg Preview Jan 06, 2014

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The Football Ramble. Sponsored by Capital One. Round 5 Review Dec 19, 2013

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Chrimbus special Dec 17, 2013

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The Football Ramble. Sponsored by Capital One. Round 5 Preview Dec 16, 2013

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December to Dismember Dec 10, 2013

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Boys keep swinging Dec 03, 2013

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A difficult job Nov 26, 2013

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Goal of the time zone Nov 18, 2013

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Going missing, nothing left to lose Nov 12, 2013

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Right hand man Nov 04, 2013

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The Football Ramble. Sponsored by Capital One. Round 4 Review Oct 31, 2013

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Top top banana Oct 29, 2013

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The Football Ramble. Sponsored by Capital One Oct 28, 2013

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Roaming charges Oct 21, 2013

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The Ramble gamble Oct 14, 2013

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Declaring for England Oct 07, 2013

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Theatre of screams Sep 30, 2013

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The Football Ramble. Sponsored by Capital One Sep 26, 2013

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The Ashley Young doubters syndicate Sep 23, 2013

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Falling in love is hard on the Ross Barkleys Sep 17, 2013

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Life's a gas Sep 10, 2013

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Do the Spellerman Sep 04, 2013

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A dollar short Aug 29, 2013

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Mobius Steve Aug 19, 2013

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Don't burn the children Aug 13, 2013

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Becali behind bars May 27, 2013

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And all the girls at school fancied him May 20, 2013

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Socctober May 12, 2013

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The generation game May 06, 2013

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All rounders Apr 28, 2013

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Let's be handsome together Apr 21, 2013

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The Horse Puncherer Apr 15, 2013

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Getting sucked in Apr 07, 2013

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Mulumboot Apr 02, 2013

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Leader of the pack Mar 26, 2013

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Venus fly tramps Mar 20, 2013

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We needed to talk about Kevin Mar 12, 2013

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Mike Ashley - Target Man Mar 04, 2013

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It belongs in the television now Feb 26, 2013

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Experience times problem Feb 19, 2013

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Camp Noon Feb 11, 2013

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Yeah, we didn't think Marcus did all that much either Feb 04, 2013

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A lack of respect Jan 29, 2013

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Shut up Eddie Jan 21, 2013

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Tiago time Jan 14, 2013

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You were hard as stone. Solid stone. For me. Jan 08, 2013

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Christmas Scullyduggery Dec 17, 2012

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Gallantry and Gauloises Dec 11, 2012

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The EU crybaby mountain Dec 05, 2012

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Total admin Nov 27, 2012

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We mention that sex tape again Nov 19, 2012

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DJ Jazzy Geoff Cameron Nov 12, 2012

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Jeffrey Lynn Goldblum Nov 06, 2012

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A literal Mickey Mouse club Oct 30, 2012

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Angry White Males Oct 23, 2012

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The PHIL GARTSIDE walkabout Oct 16, 2012

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Stop dancing and get working Oct 09, 2012

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The Football Ramble acid special Oct 01, 2012

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The end of 80s hair Sep 24, 2012

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Inspired by armadillos Sep 18, 2012

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Since the year dot Sep 11, 2012

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Backtrack attack Sep 04, 2012

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You two stop running Aug 28, 2012

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Eaten alive Aug 20, 2012

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Heebie GBs Aug 14, 2012

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2012-13 Community Shield preview Jul 02, 2012

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Hacer historia Jun 30, 2012

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The lazy tour of eleven idle apprentices Jun 25, 2012

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Planks of four Jun 20, 2012

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Budte zdorovi Jun 17, 2012

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Lavender beer Jun 16, 2012

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Free the Ramble one Jun 14, 2012

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Eurotica Jun 11, 2012

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Piano for sale Jun 07, 2012

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Swedish royal princess May 30, 2012

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Uploaded by John Terry May 23, 2012

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Kevin ist kein name sondern eine diagnose May 15, 2012

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Baldy beard beard May 09, 2012

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Woy the buoyed May 01, 2012

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The Wilhelm-Torres scream Apr 25, 2012

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John Roder celebrate Apr 17, 2012

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No swearing in the profile Apr 11, 2012

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Mouldmasters of the universe Apr 04, 2012

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Professor unit Mar 28, 2012

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Shreeves Tuesday Mar 21, 2012

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Diamond Lights Mar 14, 2012

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Marking fictionally Mar 06, 2012

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Feed the Pogrebnyak Feb 29, 2012

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And we're live... Feb 21, 2012

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Two minute warning Feb 15, 2012

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Don't slave to the result REUPLOADED Feb 08, 2012

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Don't slave to the result Feb 08, 2012

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Mars vs Reid vs ice-cream Feb 01, 2012

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Rosie 47 Jan 25, 2012

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50 grand in a suitcase Jan 18, 2012

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Sitting in a tin can Jan 11, 2012

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We're gonna need a cleaner boat Jan 04, 2012

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Holt: Get him on that (Cargo) plane Dec 20, 2011

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Frosted-tip lowlights Dec 14, 2011

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Oh...Shola Ameobi (OBE) Dec 06, 2011

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Get one yourself son Nov 29, 2011

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Humble Lasagna Nov 23, 2011

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Oh! England my Lionheart Nov 15, 2011

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Spitting games Nov 09, 2011

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Some strikers are bigger than others Nov 02, 2011

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Late night love Oct 25, 2011

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Who's the bluest now? Oct 19, 2011

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Ex-directory Oct 12, 2011

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Snowshoe BBQ Oct 05, 2011

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Midnite Vultures Sep 27, 2011

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A weekend of slips Sep 21, 2011

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Watching wives Sep 13, 2011

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Sportive Lemur Sep 07, 2011

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Difficult Days Aug 31, 2011

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Drei Kerle, eine Schale Aug 24, 2011

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Hashtag: gutted Aug 17, 2011

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Robin Van Punchie Aug 10, 2011

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Boys of summer Aug 03, 2011

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The Ice Rabbit cometh May 31, 2011

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Grabbing the Rossi by the horns May 24, 2011

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Berence Brent Barby May 18, 2011

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Al-Mamlaka al-Urduniyya al-Hashemiyya May 10, 2011

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Barry Chuckle May 04, 2011

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A granny is an old child Apr 27, 2011

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Slunge Apr 20, 2011

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In Lehmann's Terms Apr 13, 2011

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The Statue is Mine Apr 06, 2011

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Pass the Blue WKD Mar 30, 2011

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Purple Rain Mar 23, 2011

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The Messi vendor Mar 16, 2011

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The Papa Bouba Diop Bros. Mar 09, 2011

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Margher-Higuita Mar 02, 2011

The Ramblers take down the League Cup final's particulars, Luke gets all hot for the Nuge (so what's new?) and Udinese put on a bit of a spread. As always, emails and email jingles to podcast@thefootballramble.com (try and beat this week's...

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It's a theoretical particle, Geoff Feb 23, 2011

The ramblepunks chow down on the magic of the FA cup, the magic of falling down a lift shaft, and the magic of inducting the nippiest player ever into the DWHOF. As always, podcast@thefootballramble.com for all your jingles and emails....

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El Fenómeno Feb 16, 2011

The Rambleteam celebrate the career of the greatest striker in recent history, Luke and Marcus bicker over the West London derby, and Jim thinks about what horrors Barca have in store for his beloved Arsenal. As always,...

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Boom, shake the room Feb 09, 2011

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Insane in every membrane possible Feb 02, 2011

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Let's all calm down and listen to Luke Jan 19, 2011

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One in the eye for the Afro-sceptics Jan 12, 2011

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Toys in the pram Jan 05, 2011

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Putting the cool in daddy cool Dec 22, 2010

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Maldini fell for it too Dec 15, 2010

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Mike Ashley, space criminal Dec 08, 2010

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Ramble relaxation day Dec 01, 2010

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Thanks for your hospitality Nov 24, 2010

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Luke's Myspace page Nov 17, 2010

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The Jose tie fighter Nov 10, 2010

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My Dad is Denis Law Nov 03, 2010

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Everybody was airport fighting Oct 27, 2010

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Desk Fabregas Oct 20, 2010

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Dog not dead Oct 13, 2010

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The gravy train Oct 06, 2010

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Garforth and manage Sep 29, 2010

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The one about Cobi Jones Sep 23, 2010

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The Football Ramble Dot Com Sep 15, 2010

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Team Rob Palmer Sep 08, 2010

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Mufti Day Sep 01, 2010

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A Lorry-Load Of Units Aug 25, 2010

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Gordie Howe Hat Trick Aug 17, 2010

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It's a Lovely Move! Aug 11, 2010

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The Colonial Outpost Of Bolton Aug 03, 2010

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"If They Touch The Massage Therapist, I'm Out." Jul 28, 2010

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The Grand Cordon Of The Order Of The Rising Sun Jul 21, 2010

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Insert Montage Here Jul 12, 2010

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The Conga Of Shame Jul 09, 2010

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'Adam Coombs' Jul 05, 2010

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"Socks" Jul 01, 2010

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'Let's Get It Out Of The Way Then' Jun 28, 2010

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Hypocrisy Corner Jun 24, 2010

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'I'm Pavlos, And I Need The Toilet' Jun 21, 2010

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"Whoever Is Afraid Should Stay At Home" Jun 17, 2010

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Don't Abandon The Little Boys Jun 14, 2010

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‘It’s Beef on the Grill Time.' Jun 09, 2010

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An Unpleasant War Jun 02, 2010

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The Excavation of Tutankhamun May 26, 2010

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Now Where's That Passport? May 19, 2010

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No way. Not at one-nil. May 12, 2010

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You'll Have To Speak Up...I'm A Trifle Deaf May 05, 2010

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Diplomacy Has No Place In My House Apr 28, 2010

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A 'Nuthink Nuthink' Result Apr 21, 2010

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Paulo Jorge dos Santos Futre Ten Apr 14, 2010

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"I Saw You At The Farnborough Air Show" Apr 07, 2010

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The Golden Bin Mar 31, 2010

The ramblefolks talk about parrots and their reproductive organs, Steven Taylor, and Sven's new football team. As always, podcast@thefootballramble.com for your comments. Ta!

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And They Called Him Alan... Mar 24, 2010

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O'Leary's Babes Mar 17, 2010

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A Notable Egg Mar 10, 2010

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The Chief Exec’s Nephew Mar 03, 2010

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Andy Gray's Hype Machine Feb 24, 2010

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A Letter to Adriano Feb 16, 2010

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MEGARAMBLE Feb 10, 2010

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Dad Of The Year Feb 03, 2010

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Louis Van Aaaaargh Jan 27, 2010

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A Boy In The Bath Jan 20, 2010

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A Sad Horse in a Field, All by Himself Jan 13, 2010

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Massive, massive apologies, listeners! *This* is the actual episode Jan 06, 2010

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Michael Ballack's Suicide Ball Dec 31, 2009

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'I Insulted Him Twice' Dec 22, 2009

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The Premier League. 'The League Of Love.' Dec 16, 2009

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Charlize Theron, We Salute You Dec 09, 2009

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A Woeful Jib Returns... Dec 03, 2009

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Eboue-merang Nov 26, 2009

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Sweet Chin Music Nov 18, 2009

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There's Only One Kenny Pavey Nov 11, 2009

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'What can he do with a Football that I can't do with an Orange?' Nov 04, 2009

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I'd like to see him go to the World Cup...in his pants. Oct 28, 2009

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How Have Hanson and Lenny Kravitz Got in There? Oct 21, 2009

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After 166 Days Of Sheer Hell... Oct 14, 2009

The Rambletwits cast their footballing net wide, pulling in some sopping wet Argies and one of Jack Warner's big bins of sin. Also, a Rambler gets spotted in a nightclub - rumours that they were urinating in a pint glass à la John Terry were...

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The Football Ramble - 'Flattered and Embarrassed' Oct 07, 2009

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The Dean Windass Haul of Fame Sep 30, 2009

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Mighty Manchester, and Malmo Madams Sep 24, 2009

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And How Are You? I'm Not Too Bad! Sep 16, 2009

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'Here Comes Peter Beagrie' Sep 09, 2009

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David Dunn, Richard Dunne, an Apology... Sep 02, 2009

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Sharp darts, Spitting Masters. Spitting darts faster. Aug 28, 2009

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Return of the Mack (to Leicester) Aug 19, 2009

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Ooooh, Blue Crush Aug 15, 2009

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Here's to You, Bobby Five-Oh Aug 08, 2009

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Oh Yes Indeed It's Fun Time Jul 24, 2009

The rampleploppers take a shufty at recent footballing developments in this crazy mixed-up world we called planet earth - topics covered include fly tipping, abject nepotism, and the latest 'Svenannigans' in the East Midlands. Plus, a...

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Putting the Doss in dossier Jul 11, 2009

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This Wasn't in the Brochure Jun 26, 2009

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Don't Be Shy with the Apple Sauce Jun 13, 2009

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Bat Country May 29, 2009

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Not really a podcast for the Blue half of Fulham. A Flippin' disgrace. May 16, 2009

The boys finely dissect the Chelsea performance with the business end of a meat cleaver, Ronaldo finds a new form of transport that won't come off worse when he drives it into a wall, and we discuss Alan Shearer's cack-eating grin. A flippin' disgrace.

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It's a Moral Detritus May 02, 2009

Oh, hello Ramblers! The awesome foursome (ahem) are back! This time, there’s relationship building with Barcelona, Michael Owen finds a goalkeeper he can actually score against, and Pete reveals a strange fixation with a certain footballer’s feet.

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Success! You should now be able to recieve new Rambles. Apr 24, 2009

Yeah! Just a quick note to say that you should be fine to recieve further ramblecasts from us from now on. Any problems - if you haven't received a new podcast by Sunday 3rd May, just go to www.thefootballramble.com to resubscribe. Cheers! Pete x

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