I don't trust 'em: Lionel Messi saves the day, the Aussies have a chance, and France advance

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 week. What are some nice bits about modern football? Where would we choose to finish our own career? And who’s got the best ‘bang average career, exceptional individual moment’ in football history? Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, Crystal Palace fans bring out the bedsheets and Fizzer auditions for the Mayor of Portland. Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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’Neill goes on a generational rant about the state of Scottish football, Cesc Fàbregas rolls back the years, and the Igor Tudor period begins at Tottenham Hotspur. Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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's gap year continues. Get your Ramble merch HERE Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.