This podcast is a broadcasted version of Seán Kane's Wednesday Blog. Covering topics from history to natural history, astronomy, and language, the Wednesday Blog offers listeners a thoughtful reflection in the middle of each week.
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Sean Thomas Kane Podcasts
Covering all the narrative from the Premier League – the world’s greatest sporting telenovela – and everywhere the love of the beautiful game burns bright. Football. Passion. Empathy. Courage. New Podcasts Daily. Monday: Men In Blazers Podcast Tuesday: European Nights with Rory Smith Wednesday: Do It Live! Thursday: Weekly Special Friday: Men in Blazers Big Weekend Preview
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The Football Ramble is a global podcasting institution. Since 2007, the Ramble has provided entertainment, analysis and coverage of the Premier League and beyond for football fans who don't take the world's biggest sport too seriously. In 2025, the takes are as strong as ever, the jokes are as funny as ever and the Ramble remains as essential as it ever was for football fans everywhere. Join them throughout the week as they discuss the world's biggest football stories in their inimitable sty ...
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USMNT 1-1 Ecuador Friendly: The Deuce Live 10/10/25
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53:00Rog and Clint Dempsey went live with their instant reactions following USMNT 1-1 Ecuador friendly match in Austin, TX. They discuss how this USMNT squad is developing under Mauricio Pochettino, Christian Pulisic coming off the bench, Folarin Balogun scoring and looking dangerous, and the return of Weston McKennie. Plus, Rog and Clint take listener …
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WE HAVE A NEW CHALLENGER! Pete Donaldson, you have been called to the quizzing colosseum. Your opponent today, The unDemocratic Republic of the Luke Nation. Vish is the man with the whistle in what will go down as a bout for the ages. Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you eve…
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Thomas Tuchel wasn’t happy with the atmosphere at Wembley. What’s the England band ever done to you, Thomas? Paper aeroplanes aside, Pete, Luke and Vish are here to dissect a good night for England and a difficult one for Craig Bellamy’s Wales. We still like his energy though… Elsewhere, after the definition of a Hot N Cold night, Scotland are some…
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The Captain presented by Verizon: Tyler Adams on Bournemouth Belief, Fatherhood, and USMNT camp 10/10/25
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34:32On the latest episode of The Captain presented by Verizon Bournemouth & USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams returns with Rog to break down the Cherries blistering Premier League start, what belief looks like inside the dressing room, and skipping the USMNT camp to welcome baby number two. They also get into how the USMNT can build on their win over Japan,…
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USMNT vs Ecuador Preview with Vamos' Herc Gomez: Men in Blazers 10/09/25
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42:31The World Cup is fast approaching...and in part 1 of our two part USMNT international window preview, Rog and Vamos' Herc Gomez join forces to break down the upcoming US friendly against Ecuador, including analyzing Christian Pulisic's incredible form in Serie A and how he can translate that to the national team, understanding Joe Scally's surprisi…
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It's an all-British affair tonight as England take on Craig Bellamy's Wales at Wembley Stadium. Where's Marcus Speller when you need him? Luke and Jim are here to celebrate the Kingdom uniting. Elsewhere, we get the highly offensive thoughts of a Scottish MSP on vegan managers, and an Italian goalkeeper comes out of retirement at the age of 82... a…
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UEFA have given permission for games in La Liga and Serie A to be played abroad, BUT don’t worry, this does not set a precedent. Today, Luke, Vish and Jim ponder over that. Plus, Vish explains why he thinks Nico O'Reilly will be in the England squad for the World Cup and how Man United might have seen the wrong film when they tried to watch Moneyba…
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Mailbag: Are the Premier League's 'best of the rest' better than ever?
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Liverpool's losing streak, Arsenal back on top, and Estêvão as Chelsea's new cult hero: Men in Blazers 10/06/25
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It was a great weekend for Chelsea. They beat Liverpool and didn’t even have a single player sent off! Although Marcus and Jim aren't happy that Enzo Maresca wasn’t allowed to do his post-match interview. Elsewhere, we learn that it's been a great week for the Kluivert Kingdom. Plus, we have to wonder: are Man United back? Please fill out Stak's li…
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Can Liverpool survive Chelsea? It it finally Arsenal's year? Will THAT United fan ever get his haircut? Big Weekend Preview Presented by Prize Picks 10/03/25
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28:26Rog is back to answer your questions and break down all of the weekend's upcoming Premier League action in this week's Big Weekend Preview Presented by PrizePicks. Are Liverpool suddenly vulnerable? Will Arsenal's title push hold? What should Crystal Palace fans do with all of this hope? Plus, Rog is joined by the Manchester United Hair Guy himself…
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We're back with another round of My Biddy Aunt! This week Jim takes on the nemesis of football quizzing Vithushan Ehantharajah in search of a first win of the season. Marcus steps into the shoes of Brucey as he plays quizmaster. Bring it on! Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring …
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Nottingham Forest fans and Ange Postecoglou are just some of the people we currently feel sorry for. Unfortunately, for Evangelos Marinakis he's not on the list... Today, Marcus, Vish and Jim share their thoughts on the increasingly toxic situation at Nottingham Forest. Plus, Enzo Maresca is forced to ask his team for a very basic request and we gi…
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Major League Soccer & Walmart Present Men in Blazers Live in Seattle featuring Marcus Trufant, Paul Rothrock, Brian Schmetzer, and more
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1:37:20A Celebration of Seattle: A Story Born of Passion, Rivalry, and Glory. Come revel in one of American soccer’s most beautiful and beloved soccer cities ahead of one of our most historic rivalry matches, featuring some Seattle icons plus your new Leagues Cup champions! Join Rog as he sits down with Seahawks great Marcus Trufant, Sounders forward Paul…
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Marcus, Luke and Jim are back to gorge on more Champions League delights! And the entire history of Eric Dier's penalty record is the perfect place to start for Marcus... Luke wonders whether last night's draw in Monaco is further evidence that this is Man City's level now, while Jim is left absolutely stunned by the new 'Roy-kini' at Dublin Fashio…
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Liverpool have lost two games in a row. Today, Vish isn't calling it a crisis but he does tell Marcus and Jim that he knows of a Premier League manager that could fix all of their problems. Elsewhere, José Mourinho returned to Stamford Bridge and blew a kiss to our very own Marcus Speller. Plus, Erling Haaland is being uncharacteristically wholesom…
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This week, how living in a culture is required to speak a language in depth. --- Click here to support the Wednesday Blog: https://www.patreon.com/sthosdkane --- Sources: [1] “A Letter from San Juan,” Wednesday Blog 3.29. [2] “The North American Tour,” Wednesday Blog 5.34.
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Mailbag: Should Manchester United sack Ruben Amorim?
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43:49Things are going from really, really bad at Manchester United to somehow dramatically worse. So, is it time for old Jim Ratcliffe to bin off the second manager of his tenure and wave goodbye to Ruben Amorim? Marcus, Luke & Jim give their rather robust thoughts on that. Plus, what next for Graham Potter after his miserable spell at West Ham? And giv…
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Crystal Palace flip the script on Liverpool, Arsenal gut it out over Newcastle, and no one knows what a handball is anymore: Men in Blazers 09/29/25
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1:26:42Rog and Rory return to break down a wild weekend of Premier League action, including Crystal Palace's incredible win over Liverpool, Arsenal's gutsy performance against Newcastle, and Manchester United's flop against Brentford. Plus, why is the Premier League suddenly the league of parity, and does anyone know what a handball is anymore? Follow The…
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Plucky Crystal Palace are the only side still unbeaten in the Premier League. Today, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete give them their long overdue flowers. Arsenal also get their flowers for winning a battle at St James' Park. Plus, we ring the Saturday sacking alarm as Graham Potter leaves West Ham and we learn what Jonjo Shelvey is up to these days. Pl…
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A must-win game for Arsenal at Newcastle? Can Crystal Palace upset Liverpool? What’s wrong with Aston Villa? Big Weekend Preview Presented by Prize Picks 09/26/25
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25:45Rog is back to answer all of your questions and forecast the weekend's upcoming Premier League action in this week's Big Weekend Preview Presented by Prize Picks. First, Arsenal take on Newcastle at St. James' Park where they've lost three straight matches. Is it already a must-win game for Mikel Arteta's squad? Plus, Rog previews a clash of titans…
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Jack’s Encyclopaedia: Ballon d'Or winners, Spaniards, and Europa League managers
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24:39It's a game of Jack's Encyclopaedia for the history books: if Luke wins out against Marcus today, then he'll become the first ever unified belt holder in Football Ramble quizzing history. It's a big old day for the Luke Nation! He's already the My Biddy Aunt lineal champ, but can he strip the Jack's Encyclopaedia belt from Marcus' grasp? Pete's ref…
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The Preview Show: Tutankhamun’s soul patch
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59:05The first week of the Europa League is done and dusted. Highlights included Aston Villa finally getting a win and the Nice eagle getting blasted in the face by a sprinkler. Today, Marcus, Luke and Pete mull over that before Donny throws down the gauntlet for Arsenal to finally get a win at St James’ Park. We also question whether Mark Clattenburg r…
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There's nothing quite like a can of Carabao to help us digest a night of football which saw four Premier League behemoths gobble up their lower-league opposition. Pete tells Luke and Jim why he's interested in a machine that takes control of the nervous system and ingests those delicious Carabaos for you. He also explains why he's in trouble thanks…
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Major League Soccer & Walmart Present Men in Blazers Live in New York Featuring Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, Matt Freese, Michael Bradley, and more: 09/25/2025
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1:20:53A night of celebration with basketball stars Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart joining Men in Blazers to revel in the magical kingdom that is New York sports and its singular football culture. Rog also sits down with NYCFC's Matt Freese and Justin Haak, as well as New York Red Bulls captain Emil Forsberg and former USMNT midfielder Michael Bradley. …
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Despite scoring, last night should probably be considered a bad night for Hugo Ekitike. Do you think the fact that Pete has written a new chant for him will make him feel better today? Donny performs his masterpiece for Marcus and Luke. Elsewhere, Lamine Yamal's dad joins an illustrious club of mental football fathers. Plus, the Palm Trees take on …
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This week, bringing together my research and my life through wine. --- Click here to support the Wednesday Blog: https://www.patreon.com/sthosdkane --- Sources: [1] Thevet, Singularitez, 14v. [2] Thevet, Singularitez, 15r. [3] Thevet, Singularitez, 159r. [4] Thevet, Singularitez, 15v. [5] Émile Littré, Dictionnaire de la langue française, 4 vols., …
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Looking for a new football podcast for the 2025/26 season? Well, you’re in luck! The Football Ramble: the original and best football podcast. Strong takes, funny jokes and a passion for Jack Grealish. Subscribe now for episodes every weekday! Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. ***Please…
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Mailbag: What’s going wrong at Aston Villa?
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40:58Unai Emery's got himself in a right old pickle at Villa Park. Five games into the season and they've not got a single win on the board! Marcus, Jim & Vish are here to give their takes on what exactly is going wrong at Villa this season. Plus, Jim lays out his plan to complete a heist on Lazio's eagle, and Marcus tells us all why he wants a piece of…
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Marcus, Vish and Jim are back to discuss a thigh-rubbing weekend of Premier League football which included an Old Trafford edition of Takeshi's Castle that presumably the Pope tuned in for. Elsewhere, Marcus is left wanting more from Arsenal after their Sunday afternoon slugfest with Man City, while there's a lot of love for Ryan Gravenberch. And s…
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Liverpool remain perfect, Pep's Mourinho impression against Arsenal, and a spark for Manchester United? Men in Blazers 09/22/25
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1:33:20Rog and Rory are back to break down a wild weekend of Premier League action, including Mikel Arteta's Arsenal squeezing a draw out of Pep Guardiola's very defensive Manchester City, Liverpool keeping their perfect record with a win over Everton in the Merseyside Derby, and Manchester United providing a glimmer of hope for Ruben Amorim's job prospec…
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Could Liverpool's luck run out against Everton? Can Arsenal stop Erling Haaland? Manchester United relegated? Big Weekend Preview Presented by PrizePicks 09/19/25
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24:27Champions League is back, and the Premier League delivers HUGE matchups: Liverpool host Everton in the Merseyside Derby at Anfield, Arsenal face Manchester City in a title-race clash, and Manchester United take on Chelsea in a must-watch battle. Rog breaks it all down from Mo Salah’s return to form, Erling Haaland’s unstoppable scoring streak, and …
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The My Biddy Aunt lineal belt is back on the line, as Vish takes on Luke in an episode all about some of the greats from Champions League past and present. Marcus is back in the cuck chair with his fingers on the buttons - we’re in for a good one! Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can …
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The Preview Show: We've got our headlocks back
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55:04How many times can England be crowbarred into one Premier League preview? Get your calculators out everyone, because Marcus is going for the world record today... Marcus, Luke and Vish delight in Marcus Rashford's stunning brace at St James' Park last night, as the Man United serum finally wears off. Plus, Bryan Robson (and Clicky Keith) get in the…
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Virgil van Dijk scored a late winner at Anfield last night. As Luke and Jim are very quick to point out today, that's one in the eye for Pete Donaldson... Elsewhere, Chelsea understandably struggled away from home against Nicolas Jackson’s Bayern Munich. Plus, we learn why the Monaco team stripped off on a plane. Please fill out Stak's listener sur…
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Liverpool win it in stoppage time…again, Harry Kane stuffs Chelsea, and PSG are still good at football: Men in Blazers Do It Live! 09/17/25
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1:04:19Rog and James Horncastle went live after Wednesday’s Champions League action to discuss Liverpool’s inevitable late winner against Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich downing Chelsea and how PSG are back to their winning ways. Plus, Rog and James talk Arteta implementing rugby tactics, before taking listener calls to debate whether Liverpool are using d…
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Most of us get goal alerts when the football is on, but not Pete Donaldson. Today, he reveals to Marcus and Vish the very surprising notifications he was receiving during last night’s Champions League action. On the pitch, Arsenal and Spurs both got a decent win on the opening night of the Champos. Plus, we hear about Russell Martin’s latest team b…
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This week, recent events have inspired me to think about the wide, wide world on a smaller scale. --- Click here to support the Wednesday Blog: https://www.patreon.com/sthosdkane --- Click here to buy a copy of my book Travels in Time Across Europe which tells the stories from my year living in London that began 10 years ago this week.…
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Champions League Preview, Kevin De Bruyne at Napoli, and Erik ten Hag Sacked at Bayer Leverkusen: European Nights 09/16/25
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40:00Rog and Rory preview the new Champions League season, Napoli’s desire for European glory with a team full of ex-Premier League players and why Bayer Leverkusen parted ways with Erik ten Hag. Plus, the gents make Champions League predictions. The Correspondent w/ Rory Smith newsletter. Making sense of a simple game in a complicated world - every Thu…
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Mailbag: Will Spurs survive the Champions League?
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39:15After a tale of two competitions, lots of injuries and a very prickly Australian last season, Spurs are charging into the Champions League with a very different vibe. And Marcus thinks it's a big vibe. Marcus, Luke and Jim answer the best of your questions, including Spurs' Champions League prospects, whether 90s football is officially back, and En…
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Would Man United be better with Donny as CEO? It's got to the stage where Marcus, Luke, Jim and Pete actually seriously consider that on today’s Ramble. Elsewhere, Marcus takes time to marvel at Erling Harland’s extraordinary way of running. Plus, Luke’s criticism of Martín Zubimendi comes back to bite him and Lord Sugar goes in to bat against "Mr …
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Does Arsenal have the best squad in England? Plus, Liverpool are inevitable and Manchester United...aren't: Men in Blazers 09/15/25
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1:31:07Rog and Rory are back to break down all of the weekend's Premier League action, including Manchester City's beatdown of Manchester United, Arsenal's thrashing of Ange Postecoglou's Nottingham Forest, and Liverpool's cheeky, yet inevitable, victory over Burnley. Plus, Rog and Rory pay tribute to the voice of football in America, Ray Hudson. Take our…
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Erling Haaland on Jack Grealish, Kevin De Bruyne, and his favorite Premier League goal: Men in Blazers 09/13/25
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9:35Manchester City striker Erling Haaland sits down with Rog to discuss Jack Grealish's success at Everton, what losing Kevin De Bruyne means to this City squad, and which of his 88 Premier League goals is his favorite. Plus, Erling details building connections with new City players Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders. See Privacy Policy at https://art…
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The MBA is back! Today's game covers the great young talents in years gone by, some of which have – well – not quite lived up to their billing and some of which have illegally parked in more disabled parking bays than they've scored goals. Marcus and Luke do battle with Pete as the quizmaster for five glorious rounds of brave bidding, shameless dar…
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Blooming heck the Premier League is back! Today, Marcus and Luke kick off our weekend preview by encouraging Pete to apply for the job of Manchester United DJ to try to improve the atmosphere at Old Trafford. With Alpacafest on his CV surely they can’t refuse. Speaking of which, the Ferryman is now driving a party boat as the vibes are flying high …
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Architect Dan Meis on designing Everton's new stadium and how it will give the Toffees an edge: Running the Game 09/12/25
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48:02On the latest episode of Running the Game, Rog sits down with Architect Dan Meis to discuss his design of Hill Dickinson Stadium, Everton's new home. Dan breaks down how he channelled Goodison Park into his design, the influence of NFL stadiums on their European counterparts, and the relationship between players and the arenas they play in. Plus, D…
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TJ McConnell on Leeds United, visiting Elland Road, and THAT Timothee Chalamet photo: Switch the Play 09/11/25
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1:05:46In the second episode of Switch the Play, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. and Roger Bennett are joined by Indiana Pacers guard TJ McConnell to discuss all things Leeds United, his love for retro kits, going over to watch Leeds take on Everton and how he fell in love with the Premier League. Plus, Rog and Larry discuss the best father-so…
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Ever wondered which Manchester United assistant manager suckled on the teat of Sir Alex Ferguson the most? No? Well, strap yourselves in... Today, we're sharing the latest edition of Ramble Uncut – our weekly bonus episode which only our treasured Friends of the Ramble get access to. It's everything you love about the Ramble, taken to the extreme. …
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The Thomas Tuchel era has finally begun. While Marcus and Luke would like to remain calm, Jim is already crowning England as World Cup winners 2026. EASAY! Elsewhere, a group of Scotland fans went on an away trip with the national team despite the game being behind closed doors and Erling Haaland scored a glut against Moldova. Plus, Big Ange is bac…
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