Football Ramble Jack’s Encyclopaedia: Ballon d'Or winners, Spaniards, and Europa League managers
Sep 26, 2025
A thrilling quiz showdown unfolds, as Luke vies to become the first unified belt holder in a quiz about football trivia. The hosts dive into a debate over legendary Ballon d'Or winners, from Messi to Ronaldo. They reminisce about Liverpool's unforgettable 2016 Europa League final squad and challenge each other to recall Premier League clubs with the most clean sheets. Spanish players are put under the spotlight, while the discussion flows to Europa League managers of the past decade. It’s a gripping mix of nostalgia and football prowess!
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Lineal Championship Banter
- Marcus introduces Jack's Encyclopaedia and stakes a lineal champion title with playful banter about belts and the Luke Nation.
- The hosts trade humiliating and humorous threats, setting a competitive, jokey tone for the quiz.
Messi–Ronaldo Era Shapes Memory
- The Ballon d'Or round highlighted Messi and Ronaldo's dominance since 1990 and how other winners became less prominent.
- Marcus, Pete and Luke use memory, guesswork and risky names to fill gaps, showing limits of recall under pressure.
Memory Hunt For Liverpool 2016
- Marcus struggles recalling Liverpool's 2016 Europa League final lineup but pulls some names like Sturridge and Henderson.
- Luke lists many possible starters and subs, recalling personal memory moments such as interviewing Joel Matip.