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On The Continent - A European Football Podcast

Welcome to On The Continent, the dedicated European football feed brought to you by the Football Ramble. Dotun Adebayo and Andy Brassell are joined by top European football experts to cut through the noise and dissect the biggest stories from across the continent, as the game enters a pivotal period with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26:10

Ask OTC: Vieira joins Balotelli at Genoa, no offers...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/11/22

Patrick Vieira links up with his old teammate Mario Balotelli at Genoa, but can he be the man to save them from the drop? Pep Guardiola is set to sign a new contract at Manchester City, but why were no European clubs in the race for his signature?Plus,Bradley Barcolacontinues to showall the right signs, Randal Kolo Muanireaches a crossroad,and Vincenzo Montellahas asticky situation.Join Dotun, Andy & Jonathan Johnson for all the answers.Ask us a question onTwitter,InstagramandTikTok, and email

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50:34

Could Lyon be relegated?

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/11/21

Lyon have been handed a “provisional relegation” by Ligue 1’s financial regulators. But what does this mean and could they really go down? Dotun, Andy and Jonathan Johnson debate whether Lyon will still be in Ligue 1 come the start of next season.Before that though, it’s been an exciting week in the Nations League, but which countries are best placed heading into the next World Cup cycle? Andy and JJ explain just how competitive it is at the top of European football.Ask us a question

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34:25

Rúben Amorim: Everything you need to know

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/11/18

Rúben Amorim is officially the new Manchester United manager. He joins after four years and two league titles at Sporting, but what can we learn from this? Portuguese football expert Miguel Pereira joins Andy Brassell to explain why he thinks Amorim will be a success at Old Trafford.Ask us a question onTwitter,InstagramandTikTok, and email us here:otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe:patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us

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27:01

Ask OTC: Ranieri's return to Roma, Militão and Icardi...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/11/15

Roma have brought Claudio 'dilly ding, dilly dong' Ranieriout of retirement, but can he really be their long-term solution? Elsewhere, Éder Militão and Mauro Icardi both suffer ACL injuries, so where do Real Madrid and Galatasaray go from here?Plus, Fiorentina are exceeding expectations under Raffaele Palladino, Lyon beat Saint-Étienne in Le Derby, and why do European fans put up with anti-social kick-off times?Andy, David Cartlidge & Nicky Bandini are here with the answers.Ask us a question

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51:48

Tight at the top in Serie A

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/11/14

One point separates the top five teams in Serie A. But who is best placed to challenge Inter for the Scudetto? Andy gets David Cartlidge and Nicky Bandini to revealed their thoughts on who might be in the title race come the end of the season.Elsewhere, it’s been an explosive week for Roberto De Zerbi, Nicky explains how he could be feeling the pressure of life at Marseille. Plus, Kylian Mbappé misses international duty again, but could Didier Deschamps have handled things a bit better?Ask us a

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28:40

Ask OTC: Leverkusen’s struggles, Sporting move on...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/11/08

More midweek action for us to get stuck into, as Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of his former employers. Where has their form from last season gone?! Plus, Sporting move on from Rúben Amorim, so who’s next?Plus, why Girona have struggled to maintain last season’s form, who’s the best defensive midfielder in Europe, and the role that Spanish clubs have played in helping Valencia recover from its catastrophic flooding.Dotun, Andy, and Lars Sivertsen are here to

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50:08

Run Los Blancos Run

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/11/07

Has Paulo Fonseca turned a corner at Milan? Lars Sivertsen tells Dotun and Andy that the underlying numbers are looking good for the Rossoneri. The underlying numbers for Real Madrid, however, are less pretty…Elsewhere, Atlético stole thethreepoints off PSG but Andy fears Diego Simeone’s men still have plenty of flaws they need to address. Plus, Roma have been linked with Frank Lampard. How did things get this bad?Ask us a question onTwitter,InstagramandTikTok, and email us

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24:02

Ask OTC: Diego Simeone’s replacement, Mario...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/11/01

Dotun, Nicky Bandini and David Cartlidge dive into your curious continental queries, and they begin with another edition of what seems to have become an annual question: should Atlético Madrid be searching for Diego Simeone’s replacement?Elsewhere, we discuss the chaotic mess at Roma, who were dusted up by a former academy prospect at the weekend, and look over Francesco Faroili’s encouraging start at Ajax. Plus, Mario Balotelli’s back in Italy - but can he rediscover that magic?Ask us a question

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48:38

What’s going on at Real Madrid?

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/10/31

Real Madrid boycotted the Ballon d’Or after Rodri beat Vinicius Jr to the main prize. Were they right to do so or was it a convenient distraction after they lost 4-0 to Barcelona? Today, Dotun Adebayo, Nicky Bandini and David Cartlidge explain why they don’t support Real Madrid’s decision to skip the ceremony.Elsewhere, Antonio Conte’s Napoli are top of Serie A. Can they go all the way and how are Inter coping with the pressure of being favourites? Plus, David and Nicky tell you everything you need

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21:39

Ask OTC: Vinícius for the Ballon d’Or, Şahin’s...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/10/25

Vinícius Júnior is the favourite for the Ballon d”Or, but has he actually been the best player in the world? Meanwhile, Nuri Şahin’s Borussia Dortmund looked good against Real Madrid until they didn’t - was it an embarrassment for the Dortmund coach?Plus, Monaco’s unbeaten streak continues, there’s a second giant on the horizon in Paris, and could Roma legend Francesco Totti really make a comeback?Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini are here with the answers!Ask us a question onTwitter,InstagramandTikTok,

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48:40

Crisis? What crisis?

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/10/24

Andy joins us live from Barcelona airport after watching Raphinha & co bury Bayern Munich. Today, he tells Dotun and Nicky Bandini why it is one of the best games he has been to in a long time.Elsewhere, is it too early to say Juventus’ home form is a crisis? Nicky thinks so but she also explains why Thiago Motta’s side are still a work in progress. Plus, Peter Bosz’s PSV are flying once again. Maybe doing plan A better is all they needed all along…Ask us a question onTwitter,InstagramandTikTok,

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30:53

Ask OTC: Cool international managers, Spanish...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/10/18

With Thomas Tuchel now on the growing list of successful club managers to join a national team, can we say that international management is becoming cool again? Meanwhile, as Spain's 19-match unbeaten run in competitive fixtures continues, are they the very early favourites for the World Cup?Atlético Madrid and Lazio are handed small fines after their fans were found guilty of racist behaviour – why wasn't the punishment more severe? Plus, Yohan Cabaye gets a promotion and Mario Balotelli is set to

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49:31

Thomas Tuchel: How long will it last?

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/10/17

Thomas Tuchel is the new England manager and the German media are having a field day, obviously. Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen explain why Tuchel could actually be suited to international coaching for one surprising reason.Elsewhere, Man City have hired a new sporting director from Sporting, while there's more financial turmoil in France after beIN SPORTS failed to pay for their Ligue 1 TV rights. But what are the consequences?Ask us a question onTwitter,InstagramandTikTok, and email us

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29:04

Ask OTC: Paul Pogba’s return, Paulo Fonseca’s...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/10/11

Paul Pogba's ban has been reduced to 18 months, but where does his future lie? After disobeying Paulo Fonseca’s penalty instructions, how do you reinstate order to a group of players seemingly not listening to the coach?Plus, the rise of Omar Marmoush, the future of Frenkie de Jong, and a reflection on Andrés Iniesta's influence on the European game.Dotun, Andy, and David Cartlidge are here with the answers.Ask us a question onTwitter,InstagramandTikTok, and email us here:otc@footballramble.com.For

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48:43

Red Bull Klopp

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/10/10

From the Reds to Red Bull. Jürgen Klopp has been appointed RB's Global Head of Soccer. What does the job mean? And why has the news been received so badly in Germany? Dotun, Andy and David discuss the hugely controversial move.Elsewhere, David tells us why it’s no longer about Kvara-dona but McToma-dona as Antonio Conte’s Napoli sit pretty at the top of Serie A, and as life without Antoine Griezmann begins amidst Kylian Mbappé’s absence from the France camp, we examine France’s leadership problem

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23:44

Ask OTC: PSG without Ousmane Dembélé, Juventus as...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/10/04

An Ousmane Dembélé-less PSG suffered defeat to Arsenal on Tuesday, so does this prove the Parisians are better off with Dembélé in their side? Marco Rose described Juventus as one of the favourites to win the Champions League, but is that fair or is Rose getting overexcited? Plus, Robert Lewandowski keeps scoring, Pep Lijnders struggles with Salzburg, and should Andrea Pirlo call time on his managerial career?Join Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini for the answers.Ask us a question

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49:14

Goalsland

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/10/03

Two wins from two for Bayer Leverkusen but are they contenders for the Champions League? Today, Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini assess how equipt Xabi Alonso’s side are to fight on two fronts.Elsewhere, there have been a number of heavy defeats in this season’s Champions League, is the new format to blame or could it be another reason? And José Mourinho has written some new hits but can he be a success in Türkiye?Ask us a question onTwitter,InstagramandTikTok, and email us

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26:44

OTC Reacts: A controversial Madrid derby finishes level

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/09/30

Some off-pitch drama turbocharged what was threatening to be a fairly underwhelming Madrid derby. Join Andy Brassell and David Cartlidge for their reactionto Real and Atlético’s 1-1 draw!Andy and David wonder if both sides set up to not lose ground on Barcelona and who will be happier with the draw. We also look through the various controversies that unfolded, including a 15-minute stoppage after Atlétiultras threw missiles at Thibaut Courtois. Doesthe club do enough to punish repeated reprehensible

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36:07

Ask OTC: Vlahović's future at Juventus, Mourinho does...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/09/27

With Arsenal seemingly interested in Dušan Vlahović, is it time for Juventus to look for a replacement striker? After José Mourinho failed to attend his press conference following Fenerbahçe's defeat to Galatasaray, is time running out for the Special One? Plus, why did Benfica go back to Bruno Lage, and why has Raphaël Varane retired at just 31 years of age?Dotun, Andy and Lars are here with the answers.Ask us a question onTwitter,InstagramandTikTok, and email us here:otc@footballramble.com.For

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49:15

Barça back on track?

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/09/26

Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen touch base in the middle of a chaotic opening round of Europa League fixtures - just as well Lars is on to talk about arguably the biggest win in Bodø/Glimt’s history.We also tip our hats to Hansi Flick, who deserves immense credit after Barcelona’s impressive start. Plus, we ask if Roma’s ownership can win the fans back onside, as the dramatic fallout from sacking Daniele De Rossi continues.Ask us a question onTwitter,InstagramandTikTok, and email us

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