12/09/2025
My Biddy Aunt: Wonderkids The MBA is back! Today's game covers the great young talents in years gone by, some of which have – well – not quite lived up to their billing and some of which have illegally parked in more disabled parking bays than they've scored goals.Marcus and Luke do battle with Pete as the quizmaster for fiv
12/09/2025
The Preview Show: The Grin Reaper Blooming heck the Premier League is back! Today, Marcus and Luke kick off our weekend preview by encouraging Pete to apply for the job of Manchester United DJ to try to improve the atmosphere at Old Trafford. With Alpacafest on his CV surely they can’t refuse.Speaking of which, the Ferryman is now d
11/09/2025
Ramble Uncut: An Ode to Carlos Queiroz Ever wondered which Manchester United assistant manager suckled on the teat of Sir Alex Ferguson the most? No? Well, strap yourselves in...Today, we're sharing the latest edition of Ramble Uncut – our weekly bonus episode which only our treasured Friends of the Ramble get access to. It's everything
10/09/2025
Our giddy uncle The Thomas Tuchel era has finally begun. While Marcus and Luke would like to remain calm, Jim is already crowning England as World Cup winners 2026. EASAY!Elsewhere, a group of Scotland fans went on an away trip with the national team despite the game being behind closed doors and Erling Haaland sco
09/09/2025
Mailbag: Who is Harry Kane's successor? The Andorra game wasn't exactly Harry Kane's finest game in England colours – and by the time the World Cup is over next summer, he'll be touching 33. Is there a succession plan?Marcus, Jim & Pete give their thoughts. Plus, why do English players seem to peak so early? And how many Jammie Dodgers di
08/09/2025
Can we sanction this buffoonery? You could call England's 2-0 win at home to Andorra "professional", but whether you think that's a compliment depends on whether you talk to Marcus or Vish.Today, they are joined by Jim and Pete to discuss England, Scotland and an 82-year-old goalkeeper in Italy. Plus, we wonder when a sinkhole will
05/09/2025
Jack's Encyclopaedia: Levy's signings, Brazilians, and Premier League oldies Jack's Encyclopaedia is back everybody! Reigning champion Vish returns to the ring to take on Marcus and Jim in the game Jack Grealish simply does not know the name of.Pete's on the buttons for five whole rounds, plus a tie-breaker if it's needed. Let the game commence!Please fill out Stak's listene
05/09/2025
The Preview Show: It’s our Friday too Today’s not just any Friday, it’s the Friday before an England game! So how dare Daniel Levy make it all about him!Once we get the small matter of assessing his near-25 years at Tottenham out of the way, Marcus, Jim, Pete and especially Vish can finally get excited for England vs Andorra. Plus, we a
04/09/2025
Mailbag: Are England going backwards under Thomas Tuchel? Tommy Tuchs and his merry men are back in action against the mighty Andorra on Saturday. Isn't it bloomin' marvellous to have international football back on the old telly box!Marcus and Luke are here to answer all of your questions in this England Mailbag special. Is getting the 2018 World Cup band
03/09/2025
Nationalise it Ruben Loftus-Cheek is back in the England squad and today is Sir Gareth Southgate’s birthday! Has anyone seen Marcus’ aunt?Unfortunately, Luke and Pete force Marcus to delay his celebrations because new details have emerged on why Marc Guehi was forced to stay at Crystal Palace. Plus everyone's favo
02/09/2025
Deal Sh*t It was Transfer Deadline Day yesterday and those pesky rats have finally scuttled away from their sinking ships. Alexander Isak got his move, as did Yoane Wissa. But poor old Uncle Marc has to settle for another season in South London. This Liverpool team isn't anything special anyway...In today's t
01/09/2025
Give it more biff Dominik Szoboszlai certainly gave his free-kick plenty of biff yesterday. But can the same be said about Mikel Arteta’s tactics? Today, Marcus, Luke and Jim debate whether Arteta simply has to lighten up in big matches.Elsewhere, Luke explains why PUG-MOL's decision to rule out Josh King’s first Ful
29/08/2025
My Biddy Aunt: Deadline Day Icons There are just a few days until the summer transfer window slams shut. So what better way to build up to the big day than with a quiz devoted to all those players synonymous with that big yellow ticker?Marcus officiates as Lineal Champion Vish faces Jim today with his precious belts on the line. Com
29/08/2025
The Preview Show: The memes hurt “The penalties were long, but the memes were longer” - Vithushan EhantharajahTwo days later and poor Vish is still hurting from Man United’s League Cup exit to Grimsby Town. At least Marcus and Jim were nice to him on today’s pod... kind of.Elsewhere, Marcus predicts Arsenal to finally win at Anfiel
28/08/2025
Mailbag: Has player power gone too far? Alexander Isak and Yoane Wissa have their heels well and truly dug into the ground, refusing to play for their clubs until they get a move away. But is it fair that it's now the players who hold the cards when it comes to deciding their futures, rather than the clubs who own their contract?Marcus, L
27/08/2025
The Sean Dyche merry-go-round Sam Allardyce, Alan Pardew, David Moyes... is there anyone left for West Ham to call?*Sean Dyche’s music starts playing*Things have gone from bad to worse for Graham Potter at West Ham. Today, Marcus, Luke, Vish and Jim learn about Sean Dyche’s latest ploy to put himself in the shop window. Plus, we
26/08/2025
Ramble Reacts: Liverpool steal the points Join Marcus and Jim as they frolic amongst the ashes of a barn burner at St James’ Park. A literal child scored a 100th minute winner for Liverpool!You can tell Marcus enjoyed the game because he started making comparisons to David Beckham vs Greece. Elsewhere, he permits Jim to already celebrate Ar
25/08/2025
Frank has sense It might be the second weekend of the Premier League season, but already Marcus has a revolutionary idea that surely every single fan can get behind.He's joined by Pete, Vish and Jim to reflect on some detailed artwork at Selhurst Park and why exactly Nuno Espírito Santo is fanning the flames of his
22/08/2025
My Biddy Aunt: Tottenham’s Nearly Men Poor old Daniel Levy. Faffing around with the details of Eberechi Eze's contract then in comes Mikel Arteta and Lovely Berta to nab him for their pesky neighbours.This week, our game is dedicated to those players who very nearly joined Spurs but - for whatever reason - never signed the dotted line.M
22/08/2025
The Preview Show: Mr One Week Eberechi Eze got his big move to North London, just as we always said he would... Today, Vish and Pete listen to Marcus gloat over what this means for his prediction that Arsenal will win the league.Elsewhere, Cole Palmer goes to war with a French vineyard and Pete is planning a mid-season tour to W
21/08/2025
The Pillage of Croydon Crystal Palace are in a right old pickle. Kicked out of the Europa League, set to lose Eberechi Eze and Marc Guéhi, and - no we're not making it up - Nottingham Forest coming to town right between their two Conference League qualifiers. Let's not take the p*** here.Luke tells Marcus and Vish why he'
20/08/2025
The Moyes Testament Alexander Isak is having a hot mess summer and he appears to now have Yoane Wissa for company. Today, Marcus, Luke and Vish agree that this is a transfer saga that everyone at the Ramble can enjoy.Elsewhere, we’ve already had our fair share of controversial decisions in the Premier League - what an
19/08/2025
Mailbag: Are we all sleeping on Manchester City? It turns out we've got our very own Marcus Speller to thank for Manchester City's revival. After a summer spent taping up Phil Foden's bins, the Citizens can finally re-focus their attention on the Premier League. But can they keep it up?Elsewhere, Marcus, Pete & Vish debate the minimum number of me
18/08/2025
We’ve got our worm back Ladies and Gentlemen... Sunderland are back, mythical worm and all! Today, Pete demands that Marcus and Vish show the Sunderland worm more respect now that they're back in the Premier League, and we also learn why the whole of Mexico is now supporting the Black Cats.Elsewhere, Marcus sends a threat