The Football Ramble is a global podcasting institution. Since 2007, the Ramble has provided entertainment, analysis and coverage of the Premier League, Champions League and beyond for football fans who don't take the world's biggest sport too seriously.In 2026, the takes are as strong as ever, the jokes are as funny as ever and the Ramble remains as essential as it ever was for football fans everywhere. Join them for the Premier League season as they discuss the biggest football stories in their inimitable style.No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football...
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Nov 13, 2026 · 19:27
We all know that person in the office who boasts about having played for Leatherhead reserves, but what about those ACTUAL players who now sit behind a desk, one hand on the…
Nov 13, 2026 · 57:34
EEEEAAASAYYY! Those Croatian slugs didn’t know what him ’em. On Harry Kane’s special day, who else to score the winning goal to put England on the verge of Nations League A,…
Nov 12, 2026 · 39:28
Manchester United and England, is there anything else worth talking about in football? And is there anyone better to discuss these glorious topics than Marcus and Vish? We don’t…
Nov 11, 2026 · 47:08
Where better to decide the future of a legendary Manchester United player-turned-manager than a yacht in Monte Carlo? As we speak, Jim Ratcliffe, Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada…
Nov 10, 2026 · 36:29
You better believe Mr Marcus Speller’s ears pricked up at this one. Our very own member of the Strikers’ Union is joined by Jim and David to take the temperature of the current…
Nov 9, 2026 · 49:45
Ladies and gentlemen, for your viewing pleasure: Manchester United Athletic Football Club FC. Calamitous and captivating in equally terrifying measure. Marcus, Jim and David pick…
Nov 6, 2026 · 27:33
After a gruesome battle to win the belt, Jim is residing away from the conflict at the Ramble Intercontinental Senate, and it's heating up at home. Donaco's fingers are firmly on…
Nov 6, 2026 · 59:38
On today’s show, a Newcastle player gets caught with a bow and arrow, 53 red cards in a single game in Brazil, Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football and Josh King…
Nov 5, 2026 · 43:23
There was a miracle (of sorts) in Istanbul last night and Pete, Luke and Vish, aka The Scuff Boys, are here to break it all down. Elsewhere, Erling Haaland does his thing and…
Nov 4, 2026 · 53:53
Football should be enjoyable, and Manchester United fans finally got to enjoy some football last night. We’re pleased for one Man United fan in particular… Today, Vish is joined…
Nov 3, 2026 · 42:24
Here to tackle your tough queries today we have a tremendous trio of Marcus, Luke and Jim, who – thanks to a listener – may be able to share the answer to that most divisive…
Nov 2, 2026 · 1:06:44
Another Premier League weekend has come and gone, and boy, were we treated to some good action. Despite Arsenal’s win, Jim tells Marcus and Luke why he was impressed by his…
Oct 30, 2026 · 21:40
Come one, come all! Judge Moore takes his seat atop the Colosseum of Biddy to officiate a title-deciding bout between Spelgium and Cartalonia. And it's a good'un. Think about a…
Oct 30, 2026 · 59:29
In tribute to the great Sir Patrick Stewart, Pete's got quite the performance today. Marcus, Luke and Jim are here to witness greatness. Speaking of witnessing greatness, Jim…
Oct 29, 2026 · 39:12
Sweet, sweet Carabao, how we love you. Pete, Jim and Luke are here to reflect on another night of scintillating cup action. Elsewhere, we are pleased to learn that Kai Rooney is…
Oct 28, 2026 · 48:15
That's what the Carabao do to ya! What a night for Fleetwood Town who, in Arsenal's very own colours AND at Highbury, took the scalp of Mikel Arteta's aristocrats. Marcus, Luke…
Oct 27, 2026 · 41:05
Alright, enough Manchester United chat. It's time to give Vish a break from all that misery and crack open Marcus' bulging Mailbag sack. Pete joins the two of them to question…
Oct 26, 2026 · 1:01:22
Here we are again. Man United are flirting with relegation and the manager’s position is untenable. What now? Marcus, Vish and Pete are here to try to work that out. Plus, Spurs’…
Oct 23, 2026 · 25:37
Despite it's best efforts, The Ramble Intercontinental Senate has been unable to locate the dominion of Jimbuktu after it won the belt last weekend. Never mind - it’s back to…
Oct 23, 2026 · 55:20
Right, enough of that European muck. The Premier League is back on our tellies this weekend, ladies and gents. At the time of recording, Michael Carrick is still in a job - but…
Oct 22, 2026 · 41:24
Pete, Luke and Jim pick through the wreckage of Man United’s newest new low, after a 4-1 defeat in Como left Michael Carrick on the brink and the United fans scrapping among…
Oct 21, 2026 · 1:00:14
Goals galore in the Champions League last night and a couple of lovely performances from young Rio Ngumoha and Phil Foden. When better for them to come into form than in a…
Oct 20, 2026 · 39:58
Marcus, Luke and Jim kick off today’s Mailbag with the two most important questions concerning Newcastle United: is Matthias Jaissle up to the job? And does he look more like a…
Oct 19, 2026 · 59:27
Phwoar, be honest with yourselves. How many times have you watched back that Diego Gómez goal? An absolute peach of a strike that puts Brighton 3rd in the Premier League. So,…
Oct 16, 2026 · 27:58
Marcus Speller has been on a roll, but can he defeat the Luke Nation as they return to the Jack's Encyclopaedia arena? Jimbuktu might also have something to say about it with…
Oct 16, 2026 · 50:31
Pete survives a night with a freezermeat™ parmo and month-old gnocchi to join Marcus, Jim and Luke, as they check in with Lisandro Martínez vs The Once Great Manchester United.…
Oct 15, 2026 · 38:08
The Man City Circus rolls on and all we can do at this point is sit back and enjoy the “show”. At least the football is quite good… Today, Pete, Luke and Jim are here to share…
Oct 14, 2026 · 56:25
Poor old Gabriel Clarke. After a tricky World Cup with all of that Thomas Tuchel nonsense, the last thing he needed was an angry Argentinian venting his frustrations at him. A…
Oct 13, 2026 · 30:56
After the commotion of Sunday's game at Anfield, we finally got some proper football played between two proper clubs. One owned by a beautiful British businessman, and the…
Oct 12, 2026 · 1:03:49
After all the talk and all the statements, the football must carry on and we got a sharp reminder that Man City still have plenty of quality. Today, Jim and Vish are joined by…
Oct 9, 2026 · 25:41
Well, well, well - how the turntables! From zero to hero, nothing to everything, Spelgium is back on top after victory last week. But Jimbabwe has returned with a vengeance,…
Oct 9, 2026 · 48:23
It is with great sadness that we wave a fond farewell to the Great Autumn International Break of 2026™. But don't fret, the Premier League is back baby! Marcus, Jim, Pete & Vish…
Oct 8, 2026 · 33:08
Welcome to the Mailbag Moral Maze. A listener has got in touch regarding an inconvenient truth: Man City might be guilty as sin, but the Premier League's financial regulations…
Oct 7, 2026 · 51:43
That’s it, the Great Autumn International Break of 2026 is over. Marcus, Luke and Jim are here on a mournful day to reflect on England’s final win before club football returns.…
Oct 6, 2026 · 32:43
Ahead of his lads holiday to Luxembourg, Vish takes half an hour out from pints with Pete at Stansted Airport to rip through another England preview with the only obvious…
Oct 5, 2026 · 57:34
The Great Autumn International Break of 2026 just got better. Seven times better to be exact. Today, Marcus, Luke and Pete gather to rejoice in England’s thrashing of Croatia.…
Oct 2, 2026 · 22:48
Just when Marcus thought the haymakers had stopped, he staggered back to his feet only to get hit with a Jim Campbell special. Gutting. But every player deserves a shot at…
Oct 2, 2026 · 58:03
The Manchester City charges saga continues to rumble on, but we've got the Nations League to preview, baby! Marcus, Pete and Vish are here to explain why you simply cannot have a…
Oct 1, 2026 · 34:37
There's been a lot of talk about potential sanctions Manchester City could face for all these charges they've been found guilty of, but has anybody given much thought to the…
Sep 30, 2026 · 55:58
For the second time this week, Manchester City have pushed England down the running order and that, ladies and gentlemen, is the real sham. After the Premier League’s official…
Sep 29, 2026 · 34:48
If you're feeling a little bit down this morning, don't worry. Just remember that we're not even halfway through the Great Autumn International Break of 2026™. Marcus and Luke…
Sep 28, 2026 · 54:55
“Ladies and gentlemen, we got ‘em”. After a lot of waiting, Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges against them. Just a shame they won’t be punished for…
Sep 25, 2026 · 14:27
After Jimbabwe hit Spelgium for five last weekend, the Ramble Intercontinental Senate has been lobbied to change this week's game. Graciously, Jim has granted a rematch. Let's…
Sep 25, 2026 · 53:45
England are finally back! According to Luis de la Fuente, a win at Wembley would be his greatest achievement as Spain manager. I think that’s what he said… Today, Marcus, Luke,…
Sep 24, 2026 · 24:23
It’s time for another Ramble Uncut, and your hosts this week are the incomparable Marcus Speller, Luke Moore and Vithushan Ehantharajah. The conversation ranges far and wide,…
Sep 23, 2026 · 50:40
In the words of our very own Marcus Speller, strap on a johnny everyone. The international break has finally arrived. He's joined by Luke and Vish to mull over Thomas Tuchel's…
Sep 22, 2026 · 37:08
Christmas has come early for one Marcus C. Speller as the international break rears it's head once again, this time for three whole weeks. For some Premier League managers, that…
Sep 21, 2026 · 58:58
One piece of advice for Premier League teams, watch out for all the Bs: Bournemouth, Brentford and those blooming Seagulls. Today, Marcus, Jim and Vish gather after Brighton gave…
Sep 19, 2026 · 24:11
It’s Marcus Speller season! We’re about to embark on a mega international break and Spellz can’t contain himself. Today, he’s joined by Jim to take a look at Thomas Tuchel’s…
Sep 18, 2026 · 15:02
Señors and señoritas, we're back with another episode of My Biddy Aunt! Or as they would say in Spanish, mi tía cascarrabias (although that re-translates back into English as 'My…
Sep 18, 2026 · 52:30
It’s Friday! Which means we’re on the cusp of another weekend of watching people kick stuff into stuff, our favourite activity on the Football Ramble. Today, Marcus, Jim and Pete…
Sep 17, 2026 · 33:26
It’s another Carabao Cup third-round exit for Man United. The fans were unhappy. The discontent was such that Old Trafford could have been mistaken for Centre Court at Wimbledon.…
Sep 16, 2026 · 52:56
There really is nothing better big than a big slurp of Carabao on an autumnal Tuesday night. Cracking goals, plenty of chaos, and a delicious caffeinated beverage to go with it.…
Sep 15, 2026 · 25:48
Well, that was pretty emphatic from Leeds United, wasn't it? In a battle of two rather eccentric German managers at Elland Road last night, it was big Daniel Farke who came out…
Sep 14, 2026 · 58:58
The Premier League treated us to another marvellous couple of days of football this weekend. Some proper howitzers, a little bit of controversy, and Mikel Arteta getting mugged…
Sep 11, 2026 · 18:30
After Luke suffered a heavy defeat at Vish's unforgiving hands last week, you'd surely think it can't get any tougher for the Nation on this edition of My Biddy Aunt. Well have…
Sep 11, 2026 · 56:39
It’s the Manchester Derby this weekend! And the first question is: are Man City favourites or heavy favourites? Today, Marcus, Luke and Pete ponder over that. Elsewhere, Luke…
Sep 10, 2026 · 53:30
Is that Andy Brassell’s music?! It’s a huge day, ladies and gentlemen, Marcus and Luke have persuaded Andy to come on the pod for a mid-season loan. Apparently that’s a thing in…
Sep 9, 2026 · 56:28
The Champions League is back, ladies and gents! Big Mama UEFA delivered the goods last night as Man City got the job done in Porto and barns were burned in the first half of Club…
Sep 8, 2026 · 40:28
The Premier League is well under way, so what better time than now to crack open Marcus' bulging sack? He's joined by Luke and Pete to answer all of your questions, including…
Sep 7, 2026 · 57:12
Mikel Arteta got one over his old pal Xabi Alonso as Arsenal beat Chelsea. Today, Marcus, Luke and Pete reflect on that and wonder whether there could be some romance in the…
Sep 4, 2026 · 21:52
Following an internal inquiry, the Ramble Intercontinental Senate has decreed that the My Biddy Aunt belt is now UP FOR GRABS! The Luke Nation made its return upon hearing this…
Sep 4, 2026 · 57:57
My goodness me, the Premier League is serving up some treats for us this weekend. Arsenal vs Chelsea on gameweek three? Oh yes, we'll have a bit of that please and thank you.…
Sep 3, 2026 · 34:19
Marcus, Pete and Vish are back with a big bulging sack full of your questions. First and foremost, we try to get to the bottom of the transfer window: who won? Who lost? And are…
Sep 2, 2026 · 58:22
It really isn't transfer deadline day until Gary Cotterill makes a fool of himself, is it? Luckily for us, he very much delivered on that front. What's good for the Ramble...…
Sep 1, 2026 · 25:40
Pete and Vish have ditched the other Ramblers (slugs) and have been given the keys to today’s pod. There was a deluge of debuts at Villa Park last night and today the lads try to…
Aug 31, 2026 · 58:41
Jim Campbell promised us some barn burners this weekend and he wasn't wrong, was he? Plenty of goals, some stunners in there too. We might just have our game back, ladies and…
Aug 28, 2026 · 16:29
Spelgium was found this morning in the bogs of the Ramble Intercontinental Senate, down on one knee after suffering defeat to Cartalonia last week. Now, Jimababwe has entered the…
Aug 28, 2026 · 47:45
This week's Premier League fixtures have got Jim Campbell's Barclays sensors tingling. We're in for some barn burners, ladies and gents. He joins Marcus and Pete to preview this…
Aug 27, 2026 · 47:44
The European football season is upon us once again and our friends over at On The Continent have got you covered. You may well have had enough of experts, but these ones are well…
Aug 26, 2026 · 44:35
Ladies and gentlemen, the Carabao is back! Sadly, Tom Brady did not show the competition the respect it deserves after he spent more time worrying about his leather trousers than…
Aug 25, 2026 · 28:59
How about that for a first Monday Night Football of the season, eh? Marcus Spellers' beautiful Cottagers took the fight to their west London neighbours but in the end it was…
Aug 24, 2026 · 1:01:41
Welcome back to the Premier League, Manchester United! And welcome back, Vithushan Ehantharajah… Today, Marcus and David join Vish to celebrate Hull’s eye-catching return to the…
Aug 21, 2026 · 15:52
Today we cut the ribbon on the Ramble Intercontinental Senate after a much-needed summer repainting (thanks Pete). Spelgium returns to the soirée to square off against…
Aug 21, 2026 · 48:22
The Premier League is back! What’s more, lovely Frank Lampard has also returned to the fold. Marcus, Jim and David look ahead to tonight’s opening fixture and wonder if Super…
Aug 20, 2026 · 29:18
A new football season means a new season of Ramble Uncut, our exclusive weekly episode for our beautiful Patreon subscribers. Today, we're looking back on some of our favourite…
Aug 19, 2026 · 59:13
We’re two days away from the return of the Premier League and, as always, there are many unanswered questions. Who will make a big push for the title? Who can make an unexpected…
Aug 18, 2026 · 38:09
You love it, we love it, so let’s get into it: Marcus, Luke and Jim are here with their Premier League predictions for the season! Not everyone’s gone for Arsenal, Luke’s upped…
Aug 17, 2026 · 44:03
Arsenal are the Champions of the Community, and they gave their title rivals a slap across the chops along the way. Should Man City fans be concerned? Marcus, Luke and Jim are…
Aug 14, 2026 · 25:40
We need to have a serious discussion. Adam Clery came on and won in Jack's Encyclopaedia, and then Jamie Carragher beat Luke at My Biddy Aunt. We literally invented these games,…
Aug 14, 2026 · 53:13
Domestic football is back! As is tradition, we kick things off this weekend with the somewhat mildly aggressively contested Community Shield between Arsenal and Man City. Today,…
Aug 13, 2026 · 55:52
To round off our Summer Series, we’re joined by presenter, podcaster and all-round brilliant football mind James Allcott. What’s more, James has some actual football to talk…
Aug 12, 2026 · 45:32
Next up on the silly season agenda, Jeff Bezos is trying to buy a stake in Liverpool. Today, Marcus, Pete and Vish consider the impact that might have at Anfield. Elsewhere,…
Aug 11, 2026 · 45:59
A young boy with his mother in hospital and a military father gone MIA pursues his footballing dream in 2015’s “Golden Shoes”, a cheap-as-chips soccer film featuring shoes…
Aug 10, 2026 · 49:25
In perhaps the most needlessly long-running transfer saga of the summer, Bruno Guimarães has finally left Newcastle United to join Arsenal. If Pete wasn't pessimistic enough…
Aug 7, 2026 · 23:30
Jamie Carragher enters the My Biddy Aunt arena to take on the Luke Nation. One of them has played hundreds of games of My Biddy Aunt, the other has played hundreds of actual…
Aug 7, 2026 · 39:39
When will this silliness end? Yet more utter nonsense from FIFA as Gianni Infantino clings to his job. Oh, and Argentina have swooped in to save his skin too, because of course…
Aug 6, 2026 · 28:17
A dirty rip of one of Will Ferrell's lesser-known films has found its way into Pete's grubby hands, meaning Luke and Jim have no choice but to dissect this very average (but also…
Aug 5, 2026 · 49:01
Next up on our Summer Series line-up: BBC 5 Live and Football Daily broadcaster, Rick Edwards! Just in time, incidentally, as he will soon pass the 5 Live Breakfast baton on to…
Aug 4, 2026 · 1:04:23
In keeping with the ongoing transfer window shenanigans, we’re unveiling another signing as part of our Ramble Summer Series: Jamie Carragher’s on the pod! Admittedly it’s a…
Aug 3, 2026 · 40:59
It appears that Gianni Infantino’s own hubris has been the weakness in FIFA’s Death Star. After a quite ridiculous week of events, FIFA’s plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup…
Jul 31, 2026 · 43:07
Losing someone close to you can be hard. Please listeners, allow Pete Donaldson this time to grieve the loss of the Wham! hoodie-wearing, handshake-gazumping, limelight-stealing…
Jul 30, 2026 · 34:08
That’s right, folks: Pete’s broken into the abandoned Blockbuster on the seafront and grabbed another harrowing selection of football films for the other lads to hatewatch and…
Jul 29, 2026 · 37:01
So that’s it! We’ve suckled on the fruitful teat of the 2025/26 season and produced some absolute Ramble magic. Pete’s been on the hunt and has gathered some classic Football…
Jul 28, 2026 · 33:13
The new season is bearing down on us at an alarming rate, but before it gets here we wanted to reflect on the very best of last season. Pete’s been rifling through the archives…
Jul 27, 2026 · 42:43
With the World Cup well behind us now, we're back to the domestic muck and there's plenty going on now that silly season has sprung into life. Pete, Luke & Vish are here to chew…
Jul 24, 2026 · 27:37
With the World Cup fading away into the distance, we crash back down to earth with a test of all the news away from the tournament which, frankly, we've not been paying much…
Jul 24, 2026 · 43:09
Ben Mee took the skills he harnessed on the football pitch and used them to launch SZN One, a football start-up designed to help bring through the industry’s next generation.…
Jul 23, 2026 · 1:01:38
Welcome to the Football Ramble Summer Series. Over the next few weeks, we’re releasing some special episodes alongside your usual Football Ramble goodness. And yes, that does…
Jul 22, 2026 · 40:51
And just like that, the curtain falls on the 2026 World Cup. Gianni Infantino, Darren Fletcher, Donald Trump, Enzo Fernández - not even you could spoil what has been a frankly…
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