Ranks FC - A Football Podcast

It's getting closer! We take an early punt on some opinions we hold on where teams are, just a couple of weeks away from the start of the season...

Transcribed - Published: 6 August 2025

Jack takes the lead today to walk us through some of the teams we haven't quite talked about as much of late, who are having very busy or interesting summers in some shape or form...

Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2025

With some big moves finally reaching their conclusion, we discuss 10 other transfers that could still have a major impact on how this summer window plays out.

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2025

We take a look back at the Club World Cup Final and what victory could mean for Chelsea, before looking at some other teams for whom this summer has been transformational, in a bunch of different ways...

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2025

Jack's back and whilst there's plenty of potential deals in the pipeline, we're here to talk about some of the transfers that have occurred already this summer - and in particular, those ones which are jumping out to us as good bits of business.

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2025

Dean dives into the current state of the Club World Cup — the new rivalries, the drama, and why those empty seats are killing the vibe; as well as breaking down some of the recent rule changes: the good and the bad.

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2025

With Liverpool breaking the British transfer record to sign Florian Wirtz, we discuss his arrival and how he fits, before taking a look back at his compatriots at the sharp end of Premier League transfers and ranking them on their impact

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2025

There's plenty of different deals that feel overpriced in the football transfer market - some work out, whilst others don't. We take a look at five transfers that have piqued interest on that scale for various reasons...

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2025

We're taking a look at some new faces at some of Europe's biggest clubs and analysing whether we think they're set up for success in their new positions or not...

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2025

It's the first episode of the European post-season, so we start with a final word on the Champions League final where PSG dismantled Inter, before moving onto some of the big transfers of the summer so far that we're a little bit concerned about...

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2025

Welcome to the season finale of The Truth for 24/25, where Sam and Dougie look back at their best, worst, most surprising and most enlightening takes from the season - picking them for each other...

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2025

With the domestic season all wrapped up in Europe, we take a look back at the good and bad of 2024/25, and hand out some hard-earned flowers (and some wooden spoons)

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2025

In this episode of The Truth, Sam & Dougie look into the Club World Cup, due to take place in a number of weeks in the US, and examine who wants this tournament, why, and what bearing it has on the future of football...

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2025

With the (first!) transfer window now just around the corner, we take a look at some of the potential biggest deals this summer for Premier League clubs, and where the value could be found.

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2025

In this episode of The Truth, Sam & Dougie look into Arsenal and Mikel Arteta and discuss if after the years he's been given to make Arsenal into a competitive force again, if next year trophies are paramount to keep faith in his project...

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2025

The Ballon d'Or caused a lot of controversy last year, but there's a number of contenders to win the most coveted individual prize in the game in 2025 - we assess the pros and cons and try to work out what we think the current standings look like.

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2025

In this episode of The Truth, Sam & Dougie look into Hansi Flick's time at Barcelona, and how he has raised them back to amongst Europe's best, as well as taking the tiller back against famed rivals Real Madrid in La Liga

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2025

We take a look back at the second leg of PSG against Arsenal, where the Gunners huffed and puffed but ultimately didn't have enough to blow down the House that Lucho Built - and so, this brilliant PSG side are into their second Champions League final.

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2025

We take a look back at the second leg of one of the most absorbing Champions League ties of all time as Inter finally knocked Barcelona out after a slugfest that ended 7-6 on aggregate to the Nerazzurri...

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025

In this episode of The Truth, Sam & Dougie look into the incredible race for the title in Italy between Inter and Napoli, and ponder if we could see the first title playoff in over 60 years in Serie A this time around...

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2025

We take a look back at an absolutely chaotic Champions League semi-final first leg between Barcelona and Inter at Montjuïc which ended with the spoils shared at 3-3

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025

We take an immediate look back at the first leg of our first Champions League semi-final of 2025, where PSG beat Arsenal 1-0 at the Emirates thanks to Ousmane Dembélé's early goal...

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025

In this episode of The Truth, Sam & Dougie look into the incredible race for the title in Italy between Inter and Napoli, and ponder if we could see the first title playoff in over 60 years in Serie A this time around...

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

With just a few weeks remaining in the domestic season in Europe, we take a look at the most competitive battles and races left this year - from the chaos at the top of Serie A, to the Bundesliga European battle, and the best of the relegation scraps as well.

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

In this episode of The Truth, Sam & Dougie look into Real Madrid's stumbles in 2025 and how Carlo Ancelotti's position as manager is starting to look untenable. Is a parting of the ways inevitable at the end of the season?

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2025

The Champions League semi-finals are set, after Arsenal beat Real Madrid in stunning style at the Bernabeu, and Inter dug deep to outlast Bayern Munich at San Siro - we break down both games!

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2025

We have our first two semi-finalists in the Champions League - Barcelona and PSG - although both were made to work far harder for progression than they might have hoped, losing their second legs to Borussia Dortmund and Aston Villa respectively...

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2025

In this episode of The Truth, Sam & Dougie look into Chelsea's appalling 2025 so far and how a team once on the cusp of the title race is on the verge of sliding out of the Champions League spots altogether...

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2025

We're into the Champions League Quarter Finals and it's time to take a look back at all the action from Wednesday - PSG's 3-1 win over Aston Villa and Barcelona's 4-0 dismantling of Borussia Dortmund...

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

We're into the Champions League Quarter Finals and it's time to take a look back at all the drama from Tuesday's two games - Arsenal vs. Real Madrid and Bayern Munich vs. Inter...

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2025

In this episode of The Truth, Sam & Dougie look into Arsenal's appointment of Andrea Berta, formerly of Atletico Madrid, as their new Sporting Director to replace Edu Gaspar. Who is he, what has he done already, and how big is this appointment?

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2025

With the Champions League Quarter Finals coming in hot, we take a look at each team to work out their Most Valuable Player - in the tournament so far, and going forwards into the latter stages

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2025

In this episode of The Truth, Sam & Dougie look into Juventus' sacking of Thiago Motta, and ask the big questions. Is this the right move? Why have they done this now? And are there other people who should be shouldering some of the blame?

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2025

With the news regarding Trent Alexander-Arnold's imminent move to Real Madrid breaking this week, we decided to take a look at some other free agents who could be on the move this summer...

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2025

In this episode of The Truth, Sam & Dougie look into Newcastle United's star striker, Alexander Isak, and explore what the future might hold for him after he fired the Magpies to Carabao Cup glory last weekend...

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2025

After Newcastle United ended their extended trophy drought at the weekend by lifting the Carabao Cup, we look at what comes next for the Magpies, and then onwards to which other clubs are likely to end a barren spell this season...

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2025

In this episode of The Truth, Sam & Dougie look into Brighton's slightly streaky season and examine the reasons for their fluctuating form, as well as assessing what the future holds for the Premier League's smartest club...

Transcribed - Published: 14 March 2025

The Champions League Quarter Finals are set as the final four teams booked their spots in the last eight on Wednesday. We look back at a crazy evening in Madrid where Real did it again, as well as routine progressions for Arsenal and Villa, and a marked improvement from BVB

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

After one of the standout games of the season at Anfield, we decided this week might be a good time to drop two UCL Takeaways instead of the usual fare - we break down all of Tuesday's action in the Champions League.

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025

In this episode of The Truth, Sam & Dougie dig into the conversation surrounding Manchester United under Ruben Amorim, looking at whether the idea they've managed to get worse under his stewardship is fair, and look to the future for the club...

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2025

We're into the Champions League Last 16 and it's time to take a look back at all the drama from the first legs of those eight games...

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

Back in 2016, Leicester joined an exclusive group of seven clubs to have won the Premier League since it broke away from the English Football League in 1992. But who could be the eighth? We chat it through...

Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2025

In this episode of The Truth, Sam & Jack go deep on Bayern Munich under Vincent Kompany and examine why so many people remain unconvinced by this side despite the fact that they're eight points clear at the top of the Bundesliga table...

Transcribed - Published: 28 February 2025

In this episode of The Truth, Dougie, Sam & Jack explore the new MLS season and spend some time pitching why it's a great time for the uninitiated to delve into football on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean...

Transcribed - Published: 21 February 2025

The Playoff Rounds ended in dramatic fashion this week in the Champions League, and we take a look at the storylines that emerged from the second legs...

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2025

MLS kicks off again this weekend, so we thought it was the right time to turn our attentions across the pond and take a look how things are shaping up ahead of a landmark 30th season for Major League Soccer!

Transcribed - Published: 19 February 2025

In this episode of The Truth, Sam and Dougie take a look at Simone Inzaghi's success as a manager at both Lazio and Inter, and examine why the Italian is so criminally undervalued as one of the best in the world...

Transcribed - Published: 14 February 2025

The Playoff Rounds began this week in the Champions League, and we take a look at the storylines that emerged from the first legs...

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2025

With the transfer window done, and eyes already turning to silverware across the footballing world, we take a look at where the most excitement is going to be in Europe's top leagues this season...

Transcribed - Published: 12 February 2025

With the Transfer Window slamming shut on Monday, we take a look back at the biggest movers and shakers in the market - the moves that intrigued us most, the most transformative moves around the leagues, and the risks that certain teams have taken too.

Transcribed - Published: 5 February 2025