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Feb 21, 2025 • 55min

The Preview Show: What’s with the chef’s hat?

An Austrian manager's bizarre team talk, complete with a dildo, has taken the spotlight this week. The team dives into the ups and downs of the Premier League, with notable discussions on Pep Guardiola's resilience. Vish hilariously suggests Neil Warnock as the ultimate fit for Cole Palmer. Meanwhile, Mark Lawrenson expresses his frustrations, and Phil Neville's Timbers face a unique season start. Prepare for a mix of fun trivia, quirky football traditions, and predictions for the thrilling Everton vs. Manchester United clash!
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Feb 20, 2025 • 31min

Ramble Reacts: A new low for Manchester City

Manchester City's disastrous Champions League performance sparks a Graeme Souness impression. The duo reflects on the last truly poor showing by a British team in Europe. Meanwhile, Liverpool and Aston Villa deliver an exhilarating match, raising title race questions. They humorously ponder the challenges of replacing Pep Guardiola and the emotional toll of PSG’s overwhelming victory in the Champions League. As they analyze Premier League drama, they can't help but speculate on the unpredictable dynamics of upcoming matches.
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Feb 19, 2025 • 48min

In GERMANY?!

The hosts dive into a chaotic night of European football, praising Celtic's spirited match against Bayern. They share hilarious insights about player footwear and ridiculous dives. A Liverpool fan's goal at Everton's new home is classic football drama, while Neymar's campaign against artificial pitches takes center stage. Other topics include the absurdity of Thomas Tuchel working from Germany and discussions about coaching dynamics and upcoming matches, all wrapped in a lighthearted banter that keeps the energy high.
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Feb 18, 2025 • 47min

The Martyr of Lazio

The race for Premier League's European spots is heating up, with intriguing predictions about which teams will secure their places. Juan Bernabe is back in the spotlight, planning legal action against Lazio's president. The conversation includes humorous takes on cooking and the oddities of football, from broadcasting quirks to the absurdity of legal disputes. They also delve into player performances, financial strains, and the competitive nature of leagues like the Bundesliga, all intertwined with playful banter and engaging anecdotes.
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Feb 17, 2025 • 48min

Sir, a second Man United email has been leaked

Marcus, Luke and Pete dust themselves down and go again after Spurs and Man United played out a disappointing damp squib. Even the managers’ meagre war of words did little to tickle our fancy…To be fair, the rest of the Premier League weekend did throw up some interesting stories as Newcastle graciously got battered by Man City once again and Fulham grabbed their first home win of 2025 with #FULFORCE. Plus, Arsenal have managed to solve their striker problem: just stick anyone up there.We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 15, 2025 • 42min

Mailbag: Should football ban over-celebrating?

After the simply marvellous scenes at Goodison Park this week, some fun sponges had the audacity to say that the Everton players and fans went 'too far' with their celebrations.Now, it's not the first time we've heard that in recent times. Myles Lewis-Skelly ruffled a few feathers after copying Erling Haaland's celebration, and Paul Scholes called Neal Maupay an "idiot" for copying James Maddison's darts celebration.Marcus, Luke & Vish have their say on that, plus we find out their choice of Mario Kart characters.It's not one to miss.We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 14, 2025 • 58min

The Preview Show: It’s dark and it smells bad

On this lovely Valentine's Day, it’s important to focus all your love and attention on that Special One. So, with no English teams in European action last night, we kick off with more ridiculous antics from football’s favourite loverboy, José Mourinho.Marcus, Luke, Vish and Jim then look ahead to a mid-table Mourinho Derby as Spurs’ perfectly stoppable force meet Man United’s eminently movable object. Elsewhere, Arsenal bring some striker-less vibes to Leicester, Man City face an onslaught from Newcastle’s big boys and we play out a Jack’s Encyclopaedia round for the ages.Plus, ever wondered how Jason Tindall would fare in the Love Island villa? Well, wonder no longer.We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.com.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 12, 2025 • 26min

Ramble Reacts: My giddy aunt, what a Merseyside derby

Don't pretend you don't want to see it. Everton vs Liverpool ended in complete carnage and Marcus and Jim loved every single second.Still giddy from all the excitement, we credit the Everton fans for celebrating with the appropriate level of vigour, while also being thankful that VAR didn’t ruin it all. And despite all that, we still find time to credit Liverpool who now look unstoppable in the Premier League title race.We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.comFind us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 12, 2025 • 57min

The Eagle has returned

It’s happened again. Man City have blown a lead and Jude Bellingham scored a late winner. Who would have thought?Elsewhere, Marcus, Jim, Pete and Andy are impressed by Jason Tindall who has reached new levels of sh*thousery. Plus, Lazio's former falconer Juan Bernabé and his eagle are back!We’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.comFind us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 10, 2025 • 29min

Ramble Reacts: Crystal Palace stroll into the FA Cup fifth round

The only thing to take from Crystal Palace’s Professional Job 2-0 Plucky Doncaster Rovers: scrap the entire football pyramid. Rubbish, don’t need it.In all seriousness, Marcus and Vish tip their hats to a valiant effort from Doncaster and realise that Palace are properly decent under Oliver Glasner. Plus, we peruse the fifth round matchups and Man City size up a scrap with the baddest boys in the yard, as Real Madrid come to townWe’re going on tour! Get your tickets now: https://footballramblelive.comFind us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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