There are just a few days until the summer transfer window slams shut. So what better way to build up to the big day than with a quiz devoted to all those players synonymous with that big yellow ticker?

Marcus officiates as Lineal Champion Vish faces Jim today with his precious belts on the line. Come step into the ring with us!

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“The penalties were long, but the memes were longer” - Vithushan Ehantharajah

Two days later and poor Vish is still hurting from Man United’s League Cup exit to Grimsby Town. At least Marcus and Jim were nice to him on today’s pod... kind of.

Elsewhere, Marcus predicts Arsenal to finally win at Anfield. Plus, we’re faced with an impossible decision: Would we rather the newly unemployed José Mourinho manages West Ham or Rangers?

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Alexander Isak and Yoane Wissa have their heels well and truly dug into the ground, refusing to play for their clubs until they get a move away. But is it fair that it's now the players who hold the cards when it comes to deciding their futures, rather than the clubs who own their contract?

Marcus, Luke & Vish are here to share their thoughts on that. Plus, can the Big Dick stadium replace Goodison Park's atmosphere, and is it time to bring back two up top, if only to see a few more chests called into action?

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Sam Allardyce, Alan Pardew, David Moyes... is there anyone left for West Ham to call?

*Sean Dyche’s music starts playing*

Things have gone from bad to worse for Graham Potter at West Ham. Today, Marcus, Luke, Vish and Jim learn about Sean Dyche’s latest ploy to put himself in the shop window. Plus, we wonder how Man United will deal with the dramatic return of Harry the Haddock.

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Join Marcus and Jim as they frolic amongst the ashes of a barn burner at St James’ Park. A literal child scored a 100th minute winner for Liverpool!

You can tell Marcus enjoyed the game because he started making comparisons to David Beckham vs Greece. Elsewhere, he permits Jim to already celebrate Arsenal winning the title and we take the time to call out ref cam for what it was… s**t.

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It might be the second weekend of the Premier League season, but already Marcus has a revolutionary idea that surely every single fan can get behind.

He's joined by Pete, Vish and Jim to reflect on some detailed artwork at Selhurst Park and why exactly Nuno Espírito Santo is fanning the flames of his own sacking.

Plus, Thomas the Frank Engine is already up to full speed with yet another Spurs victory over Pep Guardiola (when will the bloke learn) and West Ham manage to tick every single box for a terrible first home game of the season. Yikes.

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Poor old Daniel Levy. Faffing around with the details of Eberechi Eze's contract then in comes Mikel Arteta and Lovely Berta to nab him for their pesky neighbours.

This week, our game is dedicated to those players who very nearly joined Spurs but - for whatever reason - never signed the dotted line.

Marcus takes on Vish this week, with Pete on the buttons. We're in for a belter!

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Eberechi Eze got his big move to North London, just as we always said he would... Today, Vish and Pete listen to Marcus gloat over what this means for his prediction that Arsenal will win the league.

Elsewhere, Cole Palmer goes to war with a French vineyard and Pete is planning a mid-season tour to Wet Wipe Island.

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Crystal Palace are in a right old pickle. Kicked out of the Europa League, set to lose Eberechi Eze and Marc Guéhi, and - no we're not making it up - Nottingham Forest coming to town right between their two Conference League qualifiers. Let's not take the p*** here.

Luke tells Marcus and Vish why he's expecting Evangelos Marinakis to turn up to that game in a viking helmet. Plus, Neymar's parties are analysed on Brazilian television. 

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Alexander Isak is having a hot mess summer and he appears to now have Yoane Wissa for company. Today, Marcus, Luke and Vish agree that this is a transfer saga that everyone at the Ramble can enjoy.

Elsewhere, we’ve already had our fair share of controversial decisions in the Premier League - what an amazing surprise! The lads discuss that and we’ve been sent a sequel to the tale of the Lambton Worm. Plus, Luke gives a definitive answer to the issue of who would win in a fight between Tom Brady and Wayne Rooney.

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It turns out we've got our very own Marcus Speller to thank for Manchester City's revival. After a summer spent taping up Phil Foden's bins, the Citizens can finally re-focus their attention on the Premier League. But can they keep it up?

Elsewhere, Marcus, Pete & Vish debate the minimum number of men that can legally constitute a wall, and we suffer a cyber attack from a pack of p***ing Gumbies.

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Ladies and Gentlemen... Sunderland are back, mythical worm and all! Today, Pete demands that Marcus and Vish show the Sunderland worm more respect now that they're back in the Premier League, and we also learn why the whole of Mexico is now supporting the Black Cats.

Elsewhere, Marcus sends a threat to the city of Barcelona, and Man United earn a moral victory at Old Trafford. It’s everything their former dinner ladies would have wanted.

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My Biddy Aunt is back for the new season… and she’s had a glow-up.You lot voted, the old 'Luke’s Game' got the boot, and now we've got a brand new game (and belt) to kick off the campaign.

Marcus takes on Jim in the opening bout of the season, with Pete our designated match official. Join us for the start of the 2025/26 season!

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The Premier League is back and we kick things off at the home of the Champions! Today, Marcus, Jim and Pete look ahead to that. Plus, Pete suggests a few interesting rule changes before the start of the new season.

Elsewhere, we discover why Leeds should be nicknamed 'The Pandas' and try to decide who would win in a fight between Tom Brady and Wayne Rooney.

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It's that time of the year once again, ladies and gents. Time to embarrass ourselves once more as we reveal who we think is going to win the Premier League, who's going to finish as top scorer, who's getting relegated - and of course - what notable mad s*** is going to happen this season.

Marcus, Jim & Vish glance into the crystal ball and pick out their predictions for the coming season. But will they have enough to dethrone our reigning champion *checks notes* Pete Donaldson?

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My giddy aunt, Jack Grealish is off to Everton! Marcus, Jim and Vish are here to celebrate the union of David Moyes and Super Jack. Have Everton got themselves a new piano man?

Elsewhere, we wonder whether Nottingham Forest are going to start a vendetta against Crystal Palace. Plus, we agree to relocate to Monaco and launch our own Football Ramble sandwich. 

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The season's nearly here everybody! The Community Chest has been cracked open and we're ready for the return of Mama Premier League. So, who might put the cat among the pigeons this season?

Marcus, Jim & Vish take a look at that and – after another marquee signing – discuss whether the Saudi Pro League will ever be taken seriously. Plus, who's the biggest prat of the 2020s?

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Liverpool took Crystal Palace to penalties. Vithushan Ehantharajah, aka the Football Ramble’s official Rat Correspondent, thinks that Liverpool will be pleased with the outcome.

He’s joined by Marcus and Jim to look back on what was a “good game, good game” - although it might have been even better if Dean Henderson swapped his cap for an Oasis bucket hat. Elsewhere, Jim finally tells us about the time he was bitten by a deer and Nathan Jones had a lovely time on his return to the Championship this weekend.

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Crystal Palace are off to Wembley again! Is the promise of a first Community Shield victory for Palace enough to bring a bit of needle to Sunday’s curtain-raiser? Marcus, Jim and Vish certainly hope so as we gather for our annual preview of the community chest.

Elsewhere, we kick-start our campaign for Scott McTominay to win the Ballon d’Or and Arsenal have already given Jim reason to be depressed. Would anyone like to give him a hug?

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With the Premier League still a week away, it's time for the Championship to take centre stage!

Second Tier is the UK’s number one podcast for all things Championship, and the perfect place to get your fix of the glorious chaos that is England's second tier.

Today, we're bringing you their final Championship league table predictions. Who’s going up? Who’s falling short? And who’s definitely going to make them look silly come May?

If you like what you hear, just search Second Tier wherever you get your podcasts to subscribe now. You’ll be in safe hands.

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