That's right! Luke's Game has been restored to its former glory for the summer of 2025.The rules are simple: can you name more clubs a footballer has played for than your opponent?

This week Luke is up against Marcus, with Pete officially appointed by PUGMOL as referee. Who's got that fire in their belly and their head frozen solid? Let's find out!

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These long summer days. They’re just made for throwing a ball in the backyard with, say, I don’t know... Brad Friedel, aren’t they?

Marcus, Luke and Pete haven’t left the studio since Wednesday and it’s just been wall-to-wall Club World Cup throughout: Botafogo beat PSG, Al-Hilal drew with Real Madrid and targeted Trent Alexander-Arnold, and... what? Donald Trump started talking about going to war with the Juventus squad stood behind him in the Oval Office? To quote Kevin De Bruyne: we don’t know the rules anymore.

Come join us for all that and much more!

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We all remember Jesse Marsch looking a little out of his depth while guiding Leeds United towards Premier League relegation. Well, it seems you can't keep a good man down. Now manager of Canada, he's made some extraordinary suggestions about a potential poisoning of his players.

But before that, Marcus, Jim, Pete & Vish discuss Spurs' sacking of Ange Postecoglou with Thomas Frank set to replace him. Poor Alfie Whiteman's had to hand over his big screen. Plus, an England vs Senegal preview!

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Marcus, Luke, Vish and Pete gather the ticker tape after Liverpool cruised to a straightforward win at the Etihad - but should they have gone for the jugular? And Arsenal… any danger?!

Elsewhere, Newcastle blitzed Nottingham Forest, Everton continue to improve under David Moyes and we throw our hat in the ring for more Man United leaks.

Plus, Fizzer’s Portland Timbers are BACK UP AND RUNNING! They lost 4-1. 

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More relegation movers and shakers across last night's Premier League dingdongs, as Palace continue to trust the process while they slide down the table and Brentford's Tweenies cling on. Who will make it out of The Scrap™ alive?

Kate, Vish and Andy also stick some plasters over Spurs' leaky midfield and praise both Leeds and Villa, whose night out featured the reckless abandon of someone without work for a few days.

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The midweek music stopped on another round of relegation musical chairs, with Newcastle safe for twelve hours at least after they dragged Frank's Everton in for a scrap.

The Premier League's return coincides with Jules Breach's, who joins Pete and Jim to look over Newcastle's epic win and a stern point for Burnley. We also wonder whether Watford can survive and hear about a listener's truly epic FA Cup voyage!

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Our valiant bid to host the 2030 World Cup has been valiantly shut down, as the Corporate Buffet Tour called into its final stop. Euro 2028 here we come!

Marcus, Jim and Vish lay out the sandwiches for that one and toast the imminent managerial arrivals of Roy Keane and Neil Warnock - provided Barnsley can build the latter an airport. We also despair at some alarmingly good business from Newcastle…

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Marcus, Jim and Pete catch their breath after a frenetic football weekend as Senegal claim their first AFCON trophy and Kidderminster Harriers almost pulled off the greatest FA Cup shock for a generation. 

Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest swatted Leicester City aside thanks to seedless easy peeler Jack Colback, while Boreham Wood secured a cupset for the ages and Super Frank kicked off with a win!

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Kate, Luke and Vish settle in for traditions old and new on today's Preview Show, sponsored by Betway. From Meat Loaf's beloved Hartlepool off on an FA Cup jolly to fans continuing to punch horses, it's all here.

We also look ahead to a crucial relegation six-pointer as Roy the Boy heads to Burnley, brush past some ropey AFCON penalties and enjoy another instalment of Luke Moore’s Frightening Football Sentences.

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We heard it from Roy himself: he caught Watford's elegant siren song as he sailed past and simply couldn't resist. Never mind about the tradition of ships catastrophically crashing into the rocks. 

After Marcus, Luke and Andy hear from Roy, we ask Greg Rusedski who he'll support when England face Canada in the Qatar World Cup final. We also check in with the latest World Cup qualifiers, another AFCON semi-final win for Senegal and West Brom's Geordie lifeline.

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Don't mourn the lack of Barclays, for the World Cup Qualifiers still provide that sweet stuff. Goals from Edinson Cavani and Luis Suárez? Bolivian pitches swimming underwater? Romario leading a young Ronaldo astray back in the 90s? Sign us up.

Marcus, Andy and Vish check in with all of that, wonder how West Ham can sustain a top-four challenge and get a Pep Talks update from listener McKain after his Concacaf-interrupted date last week!

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A whole host of transfers arrived late in the box last night - turns out Frank Lampard is having an influence already.

Marcus, Jim and Pete round up the herd as Dele Alli and Donny van de Beek head to Merseyside, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang bids Arsenal farewell and Roberto Carlos joins a pub team. Even Aaron Ramsey and Jermaine Defoe get another roll of the dice!

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Marcus, Jim and Pete look over the latest batch of AFCON drama, as The Mo Salah Experience swept Morocco aside and Burkina Faso continued their impressive recent form with another quarter-final win.

We also update you on the latest Deadline Day happenings as Liverpool sign Luis Díaz and Newcastle snap up everyone else, while Spurs can't tempt a bloke from the Isthmian League.

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A brief Barclays break means we get to tackle all the glorious chaos that the South American qualifiers regularly serve up. By tackle, we mean kick in the nads - much like Emerson Royal did last night, incidentally.

There is plenty of football for us to look ahead to as Marcus, Luke and Pete check up on both ends of the Championship and preview some tasty AFCON ties. We also get a seismic update on Scott McTominay's infamous Player of the Season award whilst under José's tutelage. Lighters at the ready. All of that on a jam-packed Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

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The Champions League knockout play-offs (is that really what we're calling them?) served up plenty of drama as part of the new format, but are they really worth keeping given the ever-increasing demands of the football calendar?

Marcus, Jim & Andy give their thoughts on that, plus they answer who they think is the most underrated manager of all time. Fizzer's surely up there, right?

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Despite Carlos Queiroz's miserly ways, Egypt lumber on in an AFCON beset with incidents and hot divorced dads, but not many goals. 

Kate, Andy and Jim also hear from potential Everton manager Vitor Pereira as part of his bizarre charm offensive, while Aaron Ramsey needs a Turin rescue mission and Ousmane Dembele's agent dazzles us with his underhand shenanigans.

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Marcus, Vish and Andy are answering the big questions on today's Ramble. Will Duván Zapata sign for Newcastle? What next for Anthony Martial? Should one of our listeners threaten the life of a colleague for free tickets to a match? 

We also rattle through some quite unbelievable AFCON goals and celebrate the overdue returns of Roy Hodgson and Mario Balotelli - yes, Super Mario's back with the Azzurri.

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Watford hit the ejector seat on yet another manager as Claudio Ranieri departs, leaving the club managerless for the 518th time this season. Did someone say Roy the Boy?

We also recap another night of the AFCON, as The Gambia's incredible journey continues while Comoros' heroics are marred by some horrid scenes.

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Newcastle kicked off their lads holiday to the Middle East in the appropriate fashion, with a Jonjo free-kick snatching some perhaps undeserved points at Leeds.

Kate, Jim and Pete pore over more regulation struggles, as Josh Sargent bought some over-inflated sense of American optimism to Norwich while Watford struggled. We also check in with another Hakim Ziyech worldy and eat some of Pete's earwax. Yep.

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In the end, Liverpool and Diogo Jota leisurely strolled back to Wembley without interruption. At least a jet lagged Thomas Partey tried his best, though.

Marcus, Luke and Vish look back on last night and rub their hands over some crucial bottom half battles on today’s Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! Big Dunc has already been making his feelings clear to his Everton players, while Norwich vs Watford roll their sleeves up for a truly chaotic game of football.

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Nothing to see here! Just two injury-time goals from Steven Bergwijn sending both Kate Mason and the King Power into a tailspin.

Andy and Jim help Kate off the floor before piling through that amazing Spurs win and an oddly efficient performance from Man United. We also cross our Comorian fingers as the AFCON group stages draw to a close and the Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang saga rolls on.

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Marcus, Vish and Andy are now looking for a membership to Sexy Graham Potter's colony of high-flying Seagulls. All assistance is welcome.

We look over their confident display against Chelsea and Fulham's continued destruction of the Championship. There's also a Ghanaian collapse at the AFCON and it's a fresh start for Fizzer Neville as Inter Miami kick off their pre-season with a spring clean. 

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For all the yellow ties and #HereWeGo nonsense, the January window does occasionally throw Ramble HQ a few bones. Today, it's potential high-profile returns for Diego Costa, Hatem Ben Arfa and Christian Eriksen - bosh!

Kate, Luke and Pete pick through the good, the bad (more Premier League postponements) and the ugly (Everton's latest plight) on today's Ramble. We also celebrate another Spurs trophy and hear more of Pete's wall-licking exploits.

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There are certain things you need in a relegation scrap. Rafa Benitez is seemingly no longer one of them, but a Jack Harrison topknot looks an absolute must.

Jules, Jim and Pete rattle through the movers and shakers at both ends of the table, as City extended their dull lead at the top and the relegation vortex drags more people in. We also round up the latest from the AFCON and discuss some high profile derby delays.

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Realising his team was under the pump, Granit Xhaka did the only thing he could do: get sent off for a reckless high boot and inspire Arsenal to new heights of camaraderie and team spirit. The man’s a revolutionary.

Kate, Luke and Andy discuss last night’s clash at Anfield and look ahead to the battle for North London on today's episode of The Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! Meanwhile, Neal Maupay preps for the panto and as Man City chase the title, Pep Guardiola must guard against complacency after receiving the best prize of all: Tim Sherwood’s stamp of approval.

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An Austrian manager’s team talk has made headlines this week and somehow the fact that he waving a dildo around in front of his players isn’t the most confusing detail about it…

Marcus, Jim, Andy and Vish log into UEFA.com (and quickly log back out again) before checking in with the best of the Prem action this weekend. Vish realises that the best manager for Cole Palmer is Neil Warnock, while Andy makes his defence of Pep Guardiola and Man City after further talk of their demise in midweek.

Plus, Mark Lawrenson is fuming and Phil Neville’s Portland Timbers have an unusual start to their season…

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We've always said that consummate professionals will continue to find work in the game. And so it proves: Chelsea have recalled Kenedy and King Kazu signs a new contract at the ripe old age of 54. Fifty-four! 

Marcus, Pete and Jim celebrate the King's return and look over yesterday's matches, as Davíd Moyes continues to annoy everyone and Chelsea put one hand on some Carabao. Plus, some bizarre and heartwarming action at the AFCON!

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As Chris Wood hops from one sinking ship to another, Andy Carroll reminded Newcastle just what they've been missing: two absolutely ridiculous goals, both ruled out for offside.

Jules, Pete and Vish pick those out, look over an oddly slick Southampton win and enjoy some offbeat AFCON goalkeeping. We also try our hand at some tactical analysis of Italian naval warfare. Don't say we don't do anything for you.

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Much like Pete whenever we enter the studio, Man United fans held up a banner demanding improved standards from their ragtag bunch of jewels and jokers before their 1-0 cup win. Shame they used Eric Cantona and Roy Keane as examples, but alas.

Marcus, Luke and Jim look over that stuttering victory and round up a cagey day at AFCON. We also wonder how long Derby County can afford to stave off an impending Mike Ashley and celebrate the amazing work of Andrew Jennings.

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Kate, Jim and Vish are on hand with a thorough breakdown of a cracking weekend of FA Cup action, with some unexpected giant killings alongside the usual underwhelming business for Newcastle United. Sticking to traditions, and all that.

We also hear some pearls of lower league wisdom from Blackpool's Neil Critchley, Tanguy Ndombele compounds his Spurs problems and AFCON kicks off with a bang!

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Marcus, Luke and Pete settle in for a bumper FA Cup Third Round Preview Show, sponsored by Betway!

We’ve got you covered with a comprehensive guide to celebrities from Swindon, nipple-baring fans, and 39-year-old Wes Hoolahan’s inevitable merry dance around Newcastle’s midfield. 

Plus, Kieran Trippier signs for Kayak and an old nemesis gets in touch with some FA Cup reforms.

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In a crushing blow to fans of last year’s Carabao Cup Finalists memorabilia, Chelsea planted one foot firmly in next month’s final courtesy of some extraordinary Spursiness.

Luke and Andy join Terry Hurlock Breach to look back on the action. We also check in with Man United, whose canteen cliques have somehow slipped into a full-scale coup, and ponder on Philippe Coutinho’s rumoured link-up with Stevie G.

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We thought the odd Instagram post apologising for missing a penalty or a sending off was far enough. Now, Romelu Lukaku has broken new bizarre ground with his heartfelt plea for forgiveness - all for speaking Italian nicely.

Kate, Jim and Andy mourn this latest nail in football's coffin ahead of a potentially dominant Chelsea performance against Antonio Conte's impressive Spurs. We also serve up a thorough breakdown of various German sausages and celebrate the return of The King*.

*his words, not ours.

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Wolves were the latest to capitalise on more Man United malaise last night, with their understated win celebrated by an understated Bruno Lage. Kate, Pete and Jim wonder whether their lack of goals at both ends can sustain a Europa League chase.

Elsewhere Wayne Rooney might well be plotting the greatest of escapes, Pete's latest investigative journalism uncovers some deep state Andy Carroll theories and we discuss the latest bizarre batch of footballer retirement plans.

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Despite another year without due mentions in the New Year Honours list, Marcus, Vish and Andy are here to kick off another year on the Football Ramble!

There's plenty of meaty stuff to get our chops around, including controversy at the Emirates and a ridiculously good game at the Bridge. Crucially though, we carve out ample time for John Terry's quest for a knighthood and cautiously light Newcastle's first emergency flare of the January window.

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Despite idiotic questions from interviewers afterwards, Joelinton proved himself to be the heir to Roy Keane's throne as he dominated Man United's midfield. Odd it was for Newcastle, mind.

Marcus, Vish and Jim are back to find out how deep the Old Trafford rot might go and revel in some buoyant Newcastle support. We also look ahead to some midweek clashes as Brighton continue their quest for Vish's love while Norwich and Leicester desperately search for greener grass.

That's it for Rambles this week - thanks so much for your support this year. We'll be back to our full schedule next week!

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Man City were so bad that they forced Marcus to do his best Graeme Souness impression… oh dear. Jim joins him to wonder when was the last time a British club gave such a poor performance in Europe.

Elsewhere, Liverpool and Aston Villa offered up the perfect tonic at Villa Park. But is it too early for Jim to sound the “title race is back on” alarm? 

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Marcus, Vish and Jim are here to chew over the latest round of Christmas crackers, with Southampton and Arsenal picking up impressive wins. But should we actually trust either team with them?

Elsewhere, Man City and Leicester played out a ridiculous game - even if Brendy should've put himself on the bench. Harry Kane also impressed against Patrick's Palace, especially after what we assume was a fairly awkward Christmas for the Kane family.

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To round off the year, we're looking back on some of our favourite moments from this year's Football Ramble! We relive the trauma of the European Super League, revel in our Euros fairytale and celebrate the Hamilton Accies commentator and his wee jobby. We even find time for an extended visit to the North-East for plenty of Keggy, Brucey and takeover-related nonsense. 

It’s been a turbulent year but we've had a great laugh making the show every day and hope you've had a cracking time listening in - thanks so much for your support throughout 2021.

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Much like the UK Government, we're back with another work Christmas party! Marcus, Kate, Vish and Jim settle in at Ramble HQ for more festive fun.

If you've ever wondered about how Kate ended up with an alpaca one Christmas or the delightful Sri Lankan flavours of Vish's Christmas lunch, then look no further. We also give Demba Barticulate another spin after yesterday's glowing reviews.

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Welcome to the first part of the Ramble Christmas jolly! Join Jules, Luke, Andy and Pete as they revel in festive cheer and pick their dream festive line-up for a football-themed Christmas. We also debut our festive game, Demba Barticulate - stupid jingle included. 

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Jonjo Shelvey's return to Liverpool reminded the Anfield faithful what they've been missing: 20-yard screamers, misplaced passes and a general lack of impetus. Sign me up!

Marcus, Andy and Jim browse another porous Newcastle performance and a spirited point from Rafa's cut and shut Everton. We also look ahead to the Nations League's glorious return and wonder just how English football continues amidst further cancellations - all on today's Preview Show, sponsored by Betway.

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With a great win over West Ham last night, can we finally say it? The Emirates is... a fortress?

Marcus, Jim and Pete wrestle with that and check in the rest of last night's matches, featuring some worldy skills from James Ward-Prowse and Rúben Neves. We also celebrate Sergio Agüero's amazing career and pull on an alarming Aussie thread.

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As Arsenal's leadership group pass the captaincy parcel around at London Colney, we wonder who can take the bantle on now Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's been dismissed. Those Amazon cameras must be delighted!

Kate, Pete and Vish look over their troubles and check in with a despondent Marcelo Bielsa as the master was absolutely thwacked by the apprentice at the Etihad. There was also a Groundhog Away Day for Dean Smith and a perfect tribute to Diego Maradona by his heir apparent, Philippe Coutinho.

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Kate, Vish and Jim settle in for another Ramble after yesterday's botched Champions League draw highlighted what piss-poor pageantry we've come to accept from these bizarre events. At least Michael Owen explained it all clearly on BT Sport...

Elsewhere, we wonder how Dele Alli can revitalise his career ahead of a touted January move and ask just how long football can push its luck amidst skyrocketing Covid-19 cases.

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Throughout the festive period, it's important to carve out a bit of indulgent time for yourself. This weekend, pour yourself a fizzy lager and enjoy your team getting pumped 4-0 by laissez-faire Leicester - just what the Donaldson ordered.

Pete's joined by Luke and Jules after another chaotic weekend as Raheem Stirling joined the Hundred Club and Marcelo Bielsa liberated his passions at Stamford Bridge. We also update the Festive Football Naughty List, thanks to a tardy Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and some Major League Stripping from NYCFC boss Ronny Deila.

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The Foxes might not have been able to squeeze through the Europa League group stages last night, but at least a dog on Partizan’s pitch during their Europa Conference League game had a lovely old squeeze. Swings and roundabouts for the animal kingdom, eh?

Kate, Luke and Pete cast their eyes over last night’s action and Brendan Rodgers’ chapped lips on today’s Preview Show, sponsored by Betway! We also preview the best of the weekend’s offerings and find out about the Brazilian signer named after Gary Lineker. Plus, it’s the clash you’ve all been waiting for: MOORE VS MASON!

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Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete catch their breath after a chaotic night of European football which saw Bayern get past a spirited Celtic without even using Eric Dier or Vincent Kompany’s studded cowboy boots.

We also recap head loss deluxe across the rest of Europe, with awful diving and embarrassing tantrums aplenty. Elsewhere, a Liverpool fan opens the scoring at Everton’s new home - classic Everton - and we join Neymar’s campaign to ban artificial pitches. Plus, in disgraceful news, the FA has agreed to let Thomas Tuchel work from home. IN GERMANY. The game has definitively gone.

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It was a landmark moment at Old Trafford last night, as Ralf Rangnick brought Tom Heaton on for his Man United debut 20 years after he first joined. That’s the stuff.

Marcus, Andy and Pete chew over the final chapter of the Champions League group stages, as Barcelona’s journey to a last eight Europa League defeat at the hands of David Moyes begins. Plus, Portmantonio Conte returns and Patrik Schick gets an unusual trophy…

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Some say the Champions League group stages are boring. We say look at Porto vs Atlético’s three red cards in ten minutes and try telling us that isn’t world class entertainment.

Jules, Andy and Jim drink in last night’s action as Man City get a surprise in Leipzig. We also look over the fan review recommendations that’s getting Premier League bosses all hot and bothered, Jules gets a valuable lesson in sayings, and there’s bad news for Lionel Messi’s hotel in Spain.

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