Mailbag: Has Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City failed in Europe?
17/03/2026
Mailbag: Has Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City failed in Europe?
With several sides looking to restore some PROPA NAUGHTY ENGLISH PRIDE in the Champions League this week, Marcus, Luke and Jim wrestle with a potentially divisive opening question: should Pep Guardiola’s European record at Man City be seen as a failure?Elsewhere, after Max Dowman’s historic goal for
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I swear you’ll never see a weekend like this ever again
16/03/2026
I swear you’ll never see a weekend like this ever again
Bring out the history books, it was a weekend for the ages in the Premier League. Paul Tierney popped up in the Chelsea huddle, Igor Tudor didn’t recognise his own member of staff and Konstantinos Mavropanos made excellent use of his face. Max Dowman also made Premier League history while we’re at i
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My Biddy Aunt: Penalty takers
13/03/2026
My Biddy Aunt: Penalty takers
As David slew Goliath, the Luke Nation emerged victorious against the Ehantharajah Empire last week, which has left Vish clinging only to the My Biddy Aunt belt... and boy oh boy is Luke hungry.Will Luke Moore achieve unification in the Ramble Intercontinental Senate or will Vish live to fight anoth
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The Preview Show: Match of das Tag
13/03/2026
The Preview Show: Match of das Tag
Ladies and gentlemen, we've made it to the weekend once again. Fancy a bit of Premier League footy? Pull out a seat, wrap a napkin round your neck and take a big chomp out of the sumptuous selection of action served up for us this weekend.Marcus, Luke & Vish are here to preview it all. Plus, will Se
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A European curse
12/03/2026
A European curse
It’s been a bad week for the English clubs in Europe. But don’t worry, if we just keep calm and carry on, we are sure to get ‘em next week, chaps.Today, Pete, Jim and Vish celebrate one of the great Champions League hat-tricks from Federico Valverde. Plus, Pete is concerned about a potential curse h
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Won’t the real Tottenham Hotspur please stand up
11/03/2026
Won’t the real Tottenham Hotspur please stand up
After their home defeat to Crystal Palace, you really thought things couldn’t get worse for Tottenham Hotspur. Turns out they very, very much can. An absolute demolition job in Madrid, not helped by a couple of terrible mistakes from the Spurs keeper. Oh Antonín Kinský, we feel for you pal.Pete tell
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Mailbag: Who needs a Champions League run the most?
10/03/2026
Mailbag: Who needs a Champions League run the most?
With several English sides gearing up for the Champions League, Marcus, Luke and Vish wonder which outsider would benefit most from a deep run? A reminder of Liverpool’s European credentials? A brief, sunny holiday to distract Spurs from impending doom? Or someone else?Plus, what jobs would Team Ram
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Not another Peter Andre song
09/03/2026
Not another Peter Andre song
We now know most of our FA Cup quarter-finalists and Marcus is furious that Fulham aren't among them. Today, Marcus, Luke and Vish explain why it was criminal for Marco Silva to let Fulham lose to Southampton.Elsewhere, we celebrate a great weekend for Port Vale and Southampton. Plus, Marcus warns D
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Jack’s Encyclopaedia: Premier League Frenchmen, most minutes, and FA Cup fifth-rounders
06/03/2026
Jack’s Encyclopaedia: Premier League Frenchmen, most minutes, and FA Cup fifth-rounders
Just as it looked like all hope was lost, with the authoritative Ehantharajah Empire commanding the lands, the Luke Nation has emerged from the darkness and is back with a vengeance.It's arguably this season's biggest showdown - Luke vs Vish for the Jack's Encyclopaedia belt. Marcus is on the button
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The Preview Show: Daniel Farke’s Parkrun
06/03/2026
The Preview Show: Daniel Farke’s Parkrun
It's gone from 'they can't, can they?' to 'it's happening, isn't it?' Tottenham Hotspur are in a terrible state. Now, having lost five Premier League games on the bounce and sitting a point away from relegation, is it time to press the Harry Redknapp button?Marcus tells Luke and Vish why that might
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A goal… but in what minute, Pete Donaldson?
05/03/2026
A goal… but in what minute, Pete Donaldson?
Hello, Ramblers. Just to let you know, Mr Donaldson is here in place of Mr Speller today. Please be nice to him because he has forgotten his glasses.Pete's joined by Luke and Vish to look back on another pivotal night in the Premier League. Is Arsenal's time-wasting really an issue, or are they just
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Give us a howl
04/03/2026
Give us a howl
Young Robby Edwards and his pack of wolves are back in the hunt! Teeth still red after a successful mauling of Aston Villa, they've only gone and taken a big old bite out of Liverpool too. So come on, are they on the verge?Luke tells Marcus and Jim why they might have a fighting chance. Plus, Jordan
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Mailbag: How should we judge new signings?
03/03/2026
Mailbag: How should we judge new signings?
With high-profile transfers being increasingly scrutinised by the football media machine, we wonder why it’s so difficult to properly assess new arrivals to the Premier League without allowing them time to bed in. I mean, remember Dennis Bergkamp’s first season at Arsenal?!Marcus, Vish and Jim get s
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Daniel Farke? Scarper
02/03/2026
Daniel Farke? Scarper
When it comes to bears, if it's brown, lay down. If it's black, fight back. If it's white, goodnight. And if it's a Daniel Farke Care Bear? Marcus, Pete, Jim and Vish issue their advice on that, try to stamp sexy shoulders out of the game, crown Liverpool Sporting de Club Set Piece, and launch Pete'
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Jack's Encyclopaedia: Goal involvement kings, Thomas Frank's rare wins, and City's European darlings
27/02/2026
Jack's Encyclopaedia: Goal involvement kings, Thomas Frank's rare wins, and City's European darlings
After a meeting of the Ramble intercontinental senate, it's been decreed that the Ehantharajah Empire has simply been too powerful in the My Biddy Aunt arena of late, so a game of Jack's Encyclopaedia is the task this week.The belt is up for grabs with Marcus taking on Vish. Jim's on the whistle for
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The Preview Show: Leave the rat alone
27/02/2026
The Preview Show: Leave the rat alone
It's the weekend everybody! And we've got a chocker Fri, Sat and Sun full of football goodness. Arsenal host Chelsea in the big one on Sunday. As both sides prepare for it, John Terry asks once again: "Why am I not the Chelsea manager?" There are probably a few reasons for that, JT.Marcus, Jim and V
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What about the Champions League
26/02/2026
What about the Champions League
On a night where Vinícius Júnior didn't need to answer to anyone, he did anyway with a brilliantly taken winner against Benfica. The dance goes on.Pete and Luke are joined by David Cartlidge to look back on the action across Europe last night – including further depressing scenes on both sides at th
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The LinkedIn Derby
25/02/2026
The LinkedIn Derby
Those Qarabağ boys didn't go down without a fight! Newcastle already had one foot in the round of 16, which allowed Eddie Howe to give Nick Woltemade a run out in midfield. It wasn't pretty, but I guess it kind of worked?Pete tells Marcus and Jim why Newcastle need to be patient with big Nick. Plus,
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Mailbag: Can multi-club ownership be defended?
24/02/2026
Mailbag: Can multi-club ownership be defended?
A nice light, noncontroversial one to kick off today’s Mailbag: are multi-club ownership models a necessary evil in modern football, or a blight on the game’s very essence?Marcus, Luke and Vish tackle that one first, before diving into some of the lighter questions you’ve chucked us over the last we
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Blame the big bloke
23/02/2026
Blame the big bloke
Arsenal are back in the driving seat after a comprehensive 4-1 win over their North London rivals. Big Igor Tudor... what kind of disaster have you walked into old pal?Luke was our agent on the ground at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and he joins Marcus and Vish to tell us all about it. Plus, Crysta
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My Biddy Aunt: Relegatees
20/02/2026
My Biddy Aunt: Relegatees
After Marcus was humiliated, embarrassed, trounced (take your pick) by Vish last weekend, the honourable Republic of Jimbabwe is entering the field to bat against the Ehantharajah Empire.Speller will be reffing - it's Vish versus Jim for the My Biddy Aunt belt.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTo
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The Preview Show: The Fire Starter
20/02/2026
The Preview Show: The Fire Starter
Vítor Pereira got off to a stunning start at Nottingham Forest by beating Fenerbahçe 3-0 last night. First the... Europa League play-off first leg win, then the pints? The Fire Man is back in business.Marcus, Jim & Vish are here to recap that win and preview the weekend’s action. Plus, Martin O’Neil
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Lose cruise
19/02/2026
Lose cruise
The Arsenal boat is desperately trying to find some more timber and generate enough steam to power them to that elusive Premier League title.Today, Pete, Luke and Jim reflect on a night where Arsenal's biggest flaws were all exposed. Elsewhere, Newcastle were rampant in Azerbaijan and Jesse Lingard'
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Thomas Tuchelitis
18/02/2026
Thomas Tuchelitis
The Champions League is back! Today, Marcus, Luke and Jim review an evening that was disappointingly overshadowed by allegations of racist abuse in Benfica vs Real Madrid. Rest assured, José Mourinho covered himself in no glory whatsoever.Elsewhere, Newcastle prepare for an historic two and a half t
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