Football Ramble Jack's Encyclopaedia: Champions League advancers, Thomas Frank favourites, and the most offsides
Jan 30, 2026
A rapid-fire quiz pits teams that advanced from the Champions League groups against each other. Panelists try to recall the starting XIs from Real Madrid v Man City 2012. They list Brentford’s most-used players and players who starred for both West Ham and Chelsea. The show also names the Premier League’s top offsides offenders since 2006-07.
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Chaotic Tiebreaker Kickoff
- The show kicks off with a chaotic tiebreaker round where hosts list low-point Premier League seasons and laugh through errors.
- Marcus and Vithushan trade rapid-fire answers, building early comedic tension that sets the episode's tone.
Quiz Format Drives Fast Play
- Jack's Encyclopaedia is run as a rapid-fire category quiz that values speed and recall under pressure.
- The format intentionally uses a countdown to force quick answers and create suspense.
Champions League Name-Check Fiasco
- The hosts list teams that progressed from the Champions League group stage and react to missed names and near-misses.
- Marcus gets called out for missing several qualifiers, prompting playful ribbing and banter.