Football Ramble Best of the Football Ramble 2025: Part 1
Dec 26, 2025
The hosts dive into some of the wildest moments of the year! Ruben Amorim's dramatic TV smash at Old Trafford makes headlines, while the fallout from Man United's pay cuts raises eyebrows. They explore Juventus and Inter Miami's confusing Club World Cup qualifications and reflect on PSG's shocking 4-0 loss. Ian Rush's AI musical hilariously garners criticism alongside light-hearted banter about eagles and spies. Personal tales and listener questions add an entertaining twist, wrapping up with teases for more fun to come!
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Ruben Amarim Smashes A Dressing-Room TV
- Marcus and the panel laugh about Ruben Amorim reportedly smashing a TV in the Old Trafford dressing room after a loss.
- They joke about how flat screens lack the satisfying CRT implosion and speculate who will replace the broken telly.
How Club World Cup Lineups Get Weird
- The Club World Cup's qualifying rules created bizarre line-ups like Juventus and Inter Miami despite on-field merits.
- FIFA's slot allocations and UEFA rankings drive spectacle more than recent continental winners.
Scotland Scrambles For Goalkeepers
- The hosts discuss Scotland's goalkeeper crisis and call-ups after injuries left the squad short.
- They note Scotland drafted free agent Ross Doohan and Bournemouth's 18-year-old Callan McKenna as cover.