Football Ramble
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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 conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Choose the Ramble vs everyone else.The Football Ramble, the original football podcast. Brand new episodes every single weekday during the 2026/27 Premier League and Champions League season, covering Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton, Chelsea, Coventry City, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, Hull City, Ipswich Town, Leeds United, Liverpool, Man City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, Sunderland and Spurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Nov 6, 2026 • 28min
Jack's Encyclopaedia: Straight Redders, Harry Kane haters and Harry Redknapp's favourites
Jack’s Encyclopedia returns with a chaotic football quiz covering European coefficient rankings, Premier League straight red cards, Harry Kane’s favourite scoring victims, and Harry Redknapp’s most-used players. The contenders also tackle Champions League stadiums, England squad chat, and a warning for Josh King before Marcus claims victory.
9 snips
Nov 6, 2026 • 60min
The Preview Show: Ramble wave
A Newcastle defender’s bow-and-arrow escapade sparks plenty of mischief, while a Brazilian under-20 brawl produces an astonishing 53 red cards. The panel sizes up Sunderland’s collapse, Manchester United’s shaky comeback, Aston Villa’s Emery project and Brighton’s top-four charge. Cristiano Ronaldo’s international retirement, Harry Kane’s Bayern future and Josh King’s England call-up also take center stage.
Nov 5, 2026 • 43min
The Scuff Boys
A chaotic night in Istanbul sees Fenerbahce stun Liverpool in a 3–2 thriller, prompting comparisons with the famous Miracle of Istanbul. The discussion also covers Rio Ngumoha’s breakthrough, Liverpool’s Turkish hoodoo, and a bizarre VAR controversy. Elsewhere, Haaland settles another Leipzig shootout, Arsenal cruise, Manchester United lose a teenage wonderkid, and Como win 9–1 while Arteta adds to his evidence archive.
Nov 4, 2026 • 54min
Dare to dream
Manchester United fans finally have something to celebrate after a chaotic European comeback, though questions about Michael Carrick’s future remain. Barcelona spoil Unai Emery’s birthday with a dazzling display against Aston Villa, while Newcastle lose their way against Everton. Plus, Scott Parker returns to East London and Arsenal face a must-win Champions League clash.
6 snips
Nov 3, 2026 • 42min
Mailbag: When should you start looking at the league table?
A lively mailbag tackles football’s fading rivalries and asks where the Premier League’s old-fashioned needle has gone. The discussion also covers play-acting, VAR, simulation, free speech, and threats from powerful club owners. Plus, a listener’s clever league-table schedule gets tested, while David Raya’s forgotten contribution to football commentary resurfaces.
Nov 2, 2026 • 1h 7min
Less human feather, more Scrappy Do
Arsenal make a commanding title statement at Anfield, exposing Liverpool’s lack of cutting edge. Brighton stun Manchester City as questions grow over a rebuilding season. Manchester United’s collapse sparks debate over Lisandro Martinez, Michael Carrick and a fractured squad, while Chelsea’s Estevao dazzles. Plus, Fulham’s revival, Oliver Glasner’s tensions and Ian Holloway’s goalkeeper flat-cap solution.
7 snips
Oct 30, 2026 • 22min
My Biddy Aunt: Steve Edition
Judge Moore presides over a title-deciding football naming showdown between Spelgium and Cartalonia. The competition focuses entirely on players called Steve, from Steve Bruce and Steve Sidwell to Steve Staunton, Stephen Pienaar and Steve Finnan. Expect frantic club-recalling, surprise omissions and a celebration of football’s most dependable Steves.
10 snips
Oct 30, 2026 • 59min
The Preview Show: Get in the changing room, Jim
Everton and Newcastle turn a League Cup tie into a goalmouth brawl, while Jack Grealish finds himself dropped after missing training. Manchester United face mounting chaos, striker concerns and a daunting Chelsea test. Liverpool vs Arsenal promises a heavyweight showdown, Harry Redknapp delivers another transfer tale, and Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi in a fan-voted all-time Ballon d’Or poll.
10 snips
Oct 29, 2026 • 39min
I came here for a penalty competition
Liverpool and Manchester City survive penalty shootouts in a chaotic night of cup football, while Sunderland spring a shock against Brentford and Bournemouth keep rolling. The conversation veers from Kai Rooney’s rising reputation and Kevin Keegan’s Newcastle honour to Ian Holloway’s TV antics, London’s public toilets, a bizarre Thai club shutdown, and an enormous Halloween pumpkin.
Oct 28, 2026 • 48min
Drone nerd
Fleetwood Town pull off a stunning League Cup upset against Arsenal, complete with a rogue drone, red-card controversy and penalty-shootout drama. The conversation also celebrates Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or, dissects Manchester United’s deepening crisis, debates Ashley Cole’s Bromley opportunity and questions Manchester City’s latest financial investment.
