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

Darren Fletcher, the new Manchester United interim manager, is the latest former player to suckle on the teat of Sir Alex Ferguson. There's nothing like tradition; they are Manchester United after all. Today, Marcus, Pete and David honour that. Plus, Liam Rosenior solidifies his position as 'a proud BlueCo man' and things get so bad at West Ham that Marcus, sincerely, suggests bringing back Big Sam... Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Get 15% off our annual Patreon membership! Sign up for ad-free shows right here: 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 Ruben Amorim era is officially over at Manchester United – what's next? Marcus, Luke and Jim shake their heads at the league's most chaotic club and pay respect to football's greatest magnet-user. Elsewhere, there's some serious and not-so-serious nominations for ex-players returning to their clubs as managers, and should Arsène Wenger get a stand at the Emirates? At least a little bar? Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Get 15% off our annual Patreon membership! Sign up for ad-free shows right here: 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.

We know what you’re thinking, 'the curse of the Ramble and all that', but it’s a new year and that means fresh beginnings. Ladies and gentlemen, RUBEN AMORIM HAS BEEN SACKED! Listen to today’s Ramble to hear Marcus, Luke, Pete and Jim’s reaction to the news. Plus, Nancy and Nuno continue to struggle, Callum McFarlane excels and is the great escape on for Wolves? Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Get 15% off our annual Patreon membership! Sign up for ad-free shows right here: 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.

Everyone bangs about new beginnings when the new year rolls around *cough* Jake Humphrey *cough*, but at Ramble HQ, we actually mean it. David Cartlidge is here making his long-awaited My Biddy Aunt debut! Today, Cartlidgtenstein declares war on Jimbabwe, with Pete manning the buttons. Will it be a debut win, or will Jim's natural bloody charm swing it? Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Get 15% off our annual Patreon membership! Sign up for ad-free shows right here: 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.

Enzo Maresca is set to embark on a new career as a novelist. Will his first book be a tragedy by any chance? Today, Pete, who is still covered in Christmas Pâté, is joined by Jim and David to share their thoughts on Chelsea’s decision to part ways with Enzo Maresca. Plus, there is extremely devoted fans and political turmoil at AFCON. Would we wish for anything else? Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Get 15% off our annual Patreon membership! Sign up for ad-free shows right here: 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.