Best of the Football Ramble 2025: Part 1
26/12/2025
Best of the Football Ramble 2025: Part 1
Fear not, the Ramble is here to fill the Premier League-shaped hole in your Boxing Day!Across two parts, Marcus shares our very favourite moments of the year. From Ruben Amorim’s vengeance against the humble television, to Ian Rush’s vengeance against … well everyone, there's fun for all the family!
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My Biddy Aunt: Christmas Special!
25/12/2025
My Biddy Aunt: Christmas Special!
Merry Christmas Ramblers! As you enjoy a glass of eggnog on this fine day, remember, it's your Christmas too. So move away from the turkey, step back from the mulled wine, and enjoy a little gift-wrapped prezzy from your old pals at the good ship Ramble. After all, it's either that or having another
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The Preview Show: Absolute Lims
24/12/2025
The Preview Show: Absolute Lims
Marcus, Luke and Jim bring you good Ramblings on Christmas Eve! They discuss Arsenal's confidence and bank account-boosting win against Crystal Palace last night and look ahead to the best of the Christmas action, including ONE Boxing Day fixture. We are outraged.We also salute the Rangers fan who c
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Mailbag: Are Wolves the worst team in Premier League history?
23/12/2025
Mailbag: Are Wolves the worst team in Premier League history?
It's probably fair to say at this point that Wolverhampton Wanderers are as dead as a dodo. Two points from 17 games and staring relegation right down the barrel. But will they end up being the worst Premier League side we have ever seen?Marcus, David and Jim debate whether they can reach the lofty
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Play that ukulele
22/12/2025
Play that ukulele
Big Mama Premier League gifted us a barn-burning weekend right on the eve of Christmas. Gosh, we must have been good this year.Today, Marcus, David and Jim revel in the enjoyable chaos of Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea and the less-enjoyable chaos of Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool. Plus, David goes to war against '
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My Biddy Aunt: Footballers turned broadcasters
19/12/2025
My Biddy Aunt: Footballers turned broadcasters
Thanks to the assistance of multiple NGOs, Luke has agreed to temporarily withdraw his troops from the My Biddy Aunt battleground. That allows the Kingdom of Spelgium to safely take on the Principality of Donaco under the watchful eye of Jimbabwe's international police force.Is it finally time for P
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The Preview Show: Can you sniff it?
19/12/2025
The Preview Show: Can you sniff it?
How can Everton use glue to beat Arsenal? What did Wayne Rooney send Duncan Ferguson in prison? Have FIFA really started deciding the result of games by committee?Join Marcus, Jim and Pete for The Preview Show.Gift a Football Ramble Patreon subscription this Christmas: https://www.patreon.com/footba
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Control your own X (formerly known as Twitter)
18/12/2025
Control your own X (formerly known as Twitter)
Marcus and Pete had to be kept apart after Newcastle and Fulham did battle last night. Today, they were joined by Jim to unpack another night of sweet Carabao. Elsewhere, Wilfried Nancy is the next manager to behave like a Facebook mum on social media. Plus, Jim launches a campaign to create an awar
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Pete’s cheesy knees
17/12/2025
Pete’s cheesy knees
We’re into the business end of the Carabao! Although there wasn’t an upset last night, Marcus, Pete and Luke give Cardiff their dues for a spirited performance against the World Champions.Elsewhere, barns are still burning - and Kobbie Mainoo still isn’t free - after Man United drew 4-4 with Bournem
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Mailbag: What is going on with ticket prices for the World Cup?
16/12/2025
Mailbag: What is going on with ticket prices for the World Cup?
It's going to cost a lot of money to go to this summer's World Cup. So what will happen to the atmosphere at games? And just how many people on X are going to tell you that it's actually perfectly justifiable to charge hundreds of dollars for a seat in Row Z?Marcus, Luke and David return to Friday's
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Mackem mayhem
15/12/2025
Mackem mayhem
What’s more bleak? Newcastle’s derby day performance or the thought of Pete Donaldson spending his Sunday afternoon in an indie club?Today, Pete left Marcus, Luke and a very smug David Cartlidge a voicenote - from said indie club - with his unfiltered thoughts on proceedings. Plus, we take joy in th
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Jack's Encyclopaedia: Mo Salah's favourite teammates, a Newcastle vs Sunderland throwback, and Andy Brassell's Instagram
12/12/2025
Jack's Encyclopaedia: Mo Salah's favourite teammates, a Newcastle vs Sunderland throwback, and Andy Brassell's Instagram
After weeks of feverish anticipation, Jack's Encyclopaedia returns! And there are a couple of absolute s**t-offs in this one...Pete of Donaco adjudicates a re-run of the Luke Nation vs the Kingdom of Speller. After a week of scrutiny, Mo Salah at last gets his own Jack's Encyclopaedia category, whil
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The Preview Show: Beauty and the Pete
12/12/2025
The Preview Show: Beauty and the Pete
Pete’s got a new haircare routine! It’s got him in the mood to gorge on some festive Europa League action. Today, he's joined by Marcus and Luke for a delicious European buffet.Elsewhere, we tuck into the upcoming Tyne and Wear derby. Plus, the FIFA posse have announced their World Cup ticket prices
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Souness gets the hump
11/12/2025
Souness gets the hump
A big night in the Champions League, but an even bigger night for the Official Martin Keown Fan Club here at the Football Ramble. Seriously though, it's gone too far.Pete, Jim and Luke pick over last night's action and crimes against commentary, plus Pete's incredibly well-received DJ sets in Topman
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So, it’s all Marc Cucurella’s fault?
10/12/2025
So, it’s all Marc Cucurella’s fault?
The Mo Salah drama rumbles on after Liverpool win in Milan with the Egyptian King™ stuck in the gym at home. But why is Marc Cucurella really to blame for all of this? Marcus, Jim and David discuss that on today’s Ramble.Elsewhere, Pep Guardiola is unusually cheery as he stirs the already boiling po
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Mailbag: Should clubs refund fans after thrashings?
09/12/2025
Mailbag: Should clubs refund fans after thrashings?
We all know that feeling. Standing there in the pouring rain, watching your team get absolutely battered and thinking to yourself, "what a massive waste of money." But should that mean you're entitled to your money back?Marcus, Luke and Jim are here to mull over that very question. Plus, is there to
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Brookside: The Reunion
08/12/2025
Brookside: The Reunion
On the latest edition of the Liverpool soap opera: Leeds grab a late equaliser and Mo Salah gives an explosive interview.Today, Marcus, Jim and Luke are on hand to unpick all of that. Plus, we offered a detailed assessment of Rio Ferdinand's World Cup draw hosting and ask the question on everyone’s 
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2026 World Cup Draw Reaction!
05/12/2025
2026 World Cup Draw Reaction!
Marcus and Jim watched the full World Cup draw so that you didn't have to... and reacted to it all live on YouTube! Join us for our takes on England's group, Scotland's group, and what can only be described as a truly, utterly bizarre couple of hours. We have thoughts...Find us on Bluesky, X, Instag
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My Biddy Aunt: Legendary left-backs
05/12/2025
My Biddy Aunt: Legendary left-backs
The World Cup draw is just a few hours away, but we couldn't leave you without a bit of Biddy Biddy to settle the nerves ahead of a night of chaos.In what is being billed across the world as an MBA relegation play-off, Jim and Pete go head-to-head to determine who really is the worst My Biddy Aunt p
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The Preview Show: How Sir Jim Saved Christmas
05/12/2025
The Preview Show: How Sir Jim Saved Christmas
Stay away Krampus, Sir Jim Ratcliffe is allowing Man United to have a Christmas party! Until they lose 1-0 away to Wolves on Monday night anyway…Today, Marcus, Jim and Pete are here to celebrate on behalf of all the remaining Man United staff. Plus, we wonder what animal Pep Guardiola would be and P
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Beware of the Boglin
04/12/2025
Beware of the Boglin
Delightful Daniel Farke steered Leeds to a big win last night. Today, Marcus, Jim and Pete ask if he can be the man to keep them in the Premier League.Elsewhere, Unai Emery celebrates Ollie Watkins' return to form in unusual fashion. Plus, Dan Burn is gearing up for panto season and Pete reveals his
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Pep’s Entertainers
03/12/2025
Pep’s Entertainers
Who would have predicted that late-stage Guardiola would have traces of Kevin Keegan? Today, Marcus, Jim and Pete are on hand to enjoy the nine-goal thriller at The Cottage.Elsewhere, Cristian Romero has his, erm... Scott McTominay moment. Plus, a goalkeeper in Norway takes s**thousery to a whole ne
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Mailbag: Are Liverpool about to move on from Mo Salah?
02/12/2025
Mailbag: Are Liverpool about to move on from Mo Salah?
Liverpool got three valuable points at West Ham without Mo Salah in the XI. Arne Slot made the big call, but what does it say about Salah's future in this hard-to-gel Liverpool side? And has he stayed a season too long?Marcus, Luke and David discuss on today's Mailbag! There's also important matters
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We’ve got our Barclays back
01/12/2025
We’ve got our Barclays back
Stamford Bridge has been reduced to ashes after Chelsea and Arsenal played out a good old-fashioned barn burner in the Premier League.Marcus, Luke and David get the pleasure of re-living it on today's Ramble. Plus, Harry Wilson once again gets his magic wand out and the guys try to help Andy Carroll
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