25/09/2026
Jack's Encyclopaedia: Old Prem Men, assisting goalkeepers and scoring Nations Leaguers After Jimbabwe hit Spelgium for five last weekend, the Ramble Intercontinental Senate has been lobbied to change this week's game. Graciously, Jim has granted a rematch.Let's see if Marcus can redeem himself. Get your lateral thinking caps on everyone, IT'S TIME TO PLAY JACK'S BABY!Get your Football
25/09/2026
The Preview Show: Say hello to my wee friend England are finally back! According to Luis de la Fuente, a win at Wembley would be his greatest achievement as Spain manager. I think that’s what he said…Today, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete are here to preview that game. Plus, we learn why Oli McBurnie idolises Tony Montana from Scarface and Jim’s go
24/09/2026
Ramble Uncut: Dinner for six on André Onana’s back It’s time for another Ramble Uncut, and your hosts this week are the incomparable Marcus Speller, Luke Moore and Vithushan Ehantharajah. The conversation ranges far and wide, from the better and worse cinematic adaptations of Robin Hood and Zinedine Zidane’s (impressive?) passing in France training,
23/09/2026
The Great Autumn International Break of 2026™ In the words of our very own Marcus Speller, strap on a johnny everyone. The international break has finally arrived.He's joined by Luke and Vish to mull over Thomas Tuchel's latest squad selection, including the late call-ups of Morgan Gibbs-White and James Garner. Plus, Vish takes the time to lear
22/09/2026
Mailbag: Who's getting sacked this international break? Christmas has come early for one Marcus C. Speller as the international break rears it's head once again, this time for three whole weeks. For some Premier League managers, that means nearly a month of hoping they don't cross paths with the owner in the training ground corridors. Oli Glasner, I'd ke
21/09/2026
Respect the brawl One piece of advice for Premier League teams, watch out for all the Bs: Bournemouth, Brentford and those blooming Seagulls. Today, Marcus, Jim and Vish gather after Brighton gave Arsenal a good pecking on the south coast.Elsewhere, Robert De Zerbi’s frustration continues. Plus, Marcus is starting to
19/09/2026
Marcus’ creamy peak | England squad reaction It’s Marcus Speller season! We’re about to embark on a mega international break and Spellz can’t contain himself. Today, he’s joined by Jim to take a look at Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad.We assess how Cole Palmer has earned his international recall, ask whether Morgan Gibbs-White or Adam Wha
18/09/2026
My Biddy Aunt: Spanish Superstars Señors and señoritas, we're back with another episode of My Biddy Aunt! Or as they would say in Spanish, mi tía cascarrabias (although that re-translates back into English as 'My Cantankerous Aunt'). Can someone call Brassell to translate for us please?If you haven't worked out by now, it's Spanish
18/09/2026
The Preview Show: Test of strength It’s Friday! Which means we’re on the cusp of another weekend of watching people kick stuff into stuff, our favourite activity on the Football Ramble.Today, Marcus, Jim and Pete discuss Bournemouth's wonderful start to their European adventure. Plus, we look ahead to a potential bloodbath between Sp
17/09/2026
Manchester United: The Ghost of Grimsby It’s another Carabao Cup third-round exit for Man United. The fans were unhappy. The discontent was such that Old Trafford could have been mistaken for Centre Court at Wimbledon.Today, Pete’s dragged Vish out of hiding to share his thoughts on the game. Elsewhere, Fleetwood get their dream Carabao C
16/09/2026
Sweet Carabao There really is nothing better big than a big slurp of Carabao on an autumnal Tuesday night. Cracking goals, plenty of chaos, and a delicious caffeinated beverage to go with it. That's a Luke Moore guarantee™.Marcus, Luke & Jim are here to chat through all of last night's action, including yet anoth
15/09/2026
Mopping up gravy Well, that was pretty emphatic from Leeds United, wasn't it? In a battle of two rather eccentric German managers at Elland Road last night, it was big Daniel Farke who came out on top (in the football that is, not in the bedroom).Marcus tells Jim why Dominic Calvert-Lewin is primed for the Nations L
14/09/2026
The fat rat The Premier League treated us to another marvellous couple of days of football this weekend. Some proper howitzers, a little bit of controversy, and Mikel Arteta getting mugged off. What’s not to like, eh?Marcus, Luke & Pete dive into the weekend’s action. Plus, some of your responses to *that* My B
11/09/2026
My Biddy Aunt: Strikers After Luke suffered a heavy defeat at Vish's unforgiving hands last week, you'd surely think it can't get any tougher for the Nation on this edition of My Biddy Aunt. Well have we got news for you. It can...Marcus referees an unforgettable clash with Luke's biggest foe yet.Get your Football Ramble x
11/09/2026
The Preview Show: That cat’s done nothing wrong It’s the Manchester Derby this weekend! And the first question is: are Man City favourites or heavy favourites? Today, Marcus, Luke and Pete ponder over that.Elsewhere, Luke asks whether Fulham are offering vouchers this season. Plus, we learn about the famous actor who used to live with Dion Dublin
10/09/2026
Jus’ a Brassell Is that Andy Brassell’s music?! It’s a huge day, ladies and gentlemen, Marcus and Luke have persuaded Andy to come on the pod for a mid-season loan. Apparently that’s a thing in France, or so Andy tells us.After making a winning start in the Champions League, Andy assesses where Arsenal rank among t
09/09/2026
Lasered armpits The Champions League is back, ladies and gents! Big Mama UEFA delivered the goods last night as Man City got the job done in Porto and barns were burned in the first half of Club Brugge vs Aston Villa. A post-match waffle for old John McGinn, methinks.Marcus, Luke and Pete dive into all the Champion
08/09/2026
Mailbag: Which pre-season prediction would we change now? The Premier League is well under way, so what better time than now to crack open Marcus' bulging sack?He's joined by Luke and Pete to answer all of your questions, including which manager we'd most like to share a bed with. Yep, it's one of those, ladies and gents. Strap in.Get your Football Ramble
07/09/2026
See it. Say it. Kick it. Mikel Arteta got one over his old pal Xabi Alonso as Arsenal beat Chelsea. Today, Marcus, Luke and Pete reflect on that and wonder whether there could be some romance in the title race this season.Elsewhere, we discuss a beautiful goal from Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Fulham’s woes and Jamie Vardy’s ret
04/09/2026
My Biddy Aunt: Summer Signings Following an internal inquiry, the Ramble Intercontinental Senate has decreed that the My Biddy Aunt belt is now UP FOR GRABS!The Luke Nation made its return upon hearing this news, assured it’s going to be an easy wi- wait, that’s not the Ehantharajah Empire, is it? We’re in for a biggun’ here, lad
04/09/2026
The Preview Show: Cool stamp My goodness me, the Premier League is serving up some treats for us this weekend. Arsenal vs Chelsea on gameweek three? Oh yes, we'll have a bit of that please and thank you.Marcus, Luke and Vish are here to preview the weekend's fixtures LIVE from Ramble HQ. Plus, Mike Dean creates yet more bafflem
03/09/2026
Mailbag: Which club “won” the transfer window? Marcus, Pete and Vish are back with a big bulging sack full of your questions. First and foremost, we try to get to the bottom of the transfer window: who won? Who lost? And are the southern media running a smear campaign against Aston Villa?Elsewhere, we face the huge question… who are the new Prem
02/09/2026
Malick and the Jets It really isn't transfer deadline day until Gary Cotterill makes a fool of himself, is it? Luckily for us, he very much delivered on that front. What's good for the Ramble...Marcus, Pete & Vish are here to run through all the deals from the old TDD. Including Nick Woltemade becoming an Everton mint,
01/09/2026
Relinquish the ball Pete and Vish have ditched the other Ramblers (slugs) and have been given the keys to today’s pod.There was a deluge of debuts at Villa Park last night and today the lads try to make sense of it all. Plus, Pete offers a friendly reminder to any clubs still stalling over their transfer business that

