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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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43:08

Sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/11/20

Dear the Italians, where did those beautiful glory days go? After a crushing 4-1 defeat to Norway, Gennaro Gattuso's side had to settle for a play-off place. But even if they get to the World Cup, do they have any chance of competing?Andy is joined by Nicky Bandini and Lars Sivertsen to discuss that. Plus, after an uneasy exit from the Bundesliga, could Nick Woltemade be the man to give Germany some hope next summer? And finally, Paul Pogba is back... again! But what can we expect from him two years

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36:49

Ask OTC: Taking over Atléti, Atalanta's revamp and...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/11/14

Atlético Madrid have confirmed the sale of a majority stake in the club. So with major investment expected in the squad and infrastructure, can Diego Simeone’s side mount a serious bid for their 12th La Liga title?Dotun and Andy are joined by David Cartlidge to discuss that. Also on the agenda: why on earth did Ajax approach Marc Overmars to be their manager given his controversial departure? Will Atalanta build their way back after sacking Ivan Jurić? And why have Como employed a social media

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42:29

Saved by the break

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/11/13

You could hear the jeers across the continent as the international break reared its head once again. But for those of a Real Madrid persuasion, perhaps it's come at just the right time.Dotun and Andy are joined by David Cartlidge to break down the reports of unhappiness within Real Madrid's squad. But it's not just in Madrid where trouble is brewing. Napoli are in all sorts of bother after defeat to Bologna. Is it happening again, Antonio? And finally, could a few months in Lyon be the solution to

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33:16

PSG always find a way

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/11/10

We had a five-goal thriller at the Groupama Stadium on Sunday night! PSG had to come back from two Lyon equalisers to take the three points on the banks of the Rhône.Andy is joined by Jonathan Johnson to discuss the game and all its ramifications. Have PSG shown enough weakness to suggest we could have a title fight on our hands?Ask us a question onTwitter,InstagramandTikTok, and email us here:otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and

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39:03

Ask OTC: High stakes in Turkey, the fall of...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/11/07

The Turkish Football Federation has suspended 149 referees over an alleged betting scandal. During his time at Fenerbahçe, José Mourinho was outspoken about refereeing standards - so does this vindicate him? And where does this leave Turkish football?Dotun and Andy are joined by Lars Sivertsen to answer that. Plus: are Qarabağ finally earning international recognition after a draw against Chelsea? Can Fiorentina avoid relegation following the dismissal of Stefano Pioli? And which underrated players

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45:44

Kompany’s Bayern Munich

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/11/06

16 wins from 16, top of the Champions League and a 2-1 win over the European Champions while playing a half with 10 men. Bayern Munich have had a sensational start to the season. Today, Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen discuss why Vincent Kompany must take serious credit for what he’s created at Bayern.Elsewhere, does “beyond generational talent” Lamine Yamal need protecting from the difficulties of modern football? Plus, are Galatasaray dark horses in this season’s Champions League?Ask us a question

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29:20

Ask OTC: De Bruyne's injury woes, will Valencia...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/10/31

Dotun is joined by Nicky Bandini and David Cartlidge to unpack Kevin De Bruyne's latest setback - a hamstring injury picked up while taking a penalty for Napoli. Was the Belgian playmaker wrong to move to a league as intense as Serie A?Also on the agenda: will Jamie Vardy get going for Cremonese after scoring his first league goal? Could Valencia finally get relegated this season after years of walking the tightrope? And have Bayern Munich (yet again) unearthed a teenage sensation in Lennart

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42:21

The fall of the House of Tudor

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/10/30

Italian football's most confusing team has taken another manager to the chopping block. Igor Tudor's stint at Juventus didn't last long, but after eight winless games, the executioner was called in to end his reign.Dotun is joined by Nicky Bandini and David Cartlidge to discuss what went wrong for Tudor, and whether his successor Luciano Spalletti can beckon in the start of a new dynasty. Elsewhere, the fallout from Vinícius Júnior's outburst continues. What next for him? And the title fight is

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33:38

Real Madrid win El Clásico in style

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/10/27

Xabi Alonso got his debut El Clásico win, and his Real Madrid side did it in some fashion! Jude Bellingham capped off a fantastic week as he scored the goal that kept Los Blancos top of La Liga.David Cartlidge joins Andy to dissect the game. Has Alonso finally unlocked Bellingham's brilliance? Is Barcelona's Pau Cubarsí/Eric García experiment over? And who's the new favourite to win La Liga? Join us for the debrief!Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content

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32:37

Ask OTC: Abysmal Ajax, saving Real Sociedad, and the...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/10/24

Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge answer more of your burning European football questions, as we try to find out why Ajax and Real Sociedad are in their respective messes - and how they can dig themselves out.Plus: can Schalke finally secure promotion? What’s the number 10’s place in European football after tough domestic starts for Florian Wirtz and Xavi Simons? And which European clubs would we like to manage ourselves?To get involved on the Discord and enjoy ad-free episodes of On The Continent and

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43:05

Smashing the ants

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/10/23

As PSG keep going full Jay-Z on the Champions League, how are the competition's big boys changing their approach to master the league phase? Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge unpack a record-breaking matchday.David is also left baffled by Antonio Conte's latest comments around their 6-2 thrashing in Eindhoven as his disastrous Champions League record continues. Andy explains why they have a Kevin De Bruyne problem.Plus, La Liga have already abandoned the Miami Plan™ after mounting player pressure. But

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38:00

Bayern Munich outmuscle Dortmund

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/10/20

Bayern Munich are setting the tone as one of the most intense teams in Europe right now. And in the first half of Saturday's Der Klassiker, Borussia Dortmund certainly got a taste of that...Andy is joined by Archie Rhind-Tutt to mull over a relentess display from Bayern as Dortmund's unbeaten run finally comes to an end! They discuss just how important Luis Díaz has become for setting the tone of Vincent Kompany's team – and why there still remains chinks in the armour of this Bavarian

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37:36

Ask OTC: Spain's World Cup expectations, a...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/10/17

After a flawless World Cup qualifying campaign - winning every match and conceding no goals - Spain are looking more formidable than ever. La Roja have already lifted silverware under Luis de la Fuente, so as the World Cup draws nearer, are Spain once again the team to beat?Lars Sivertsen joins Dotun and Andy to unpack that. Plus, what went wrong for Adi Hütter at Monaco? Could football actually be on the verge of adding an extra sub? And is Norway's dominance in qualifying down to individual

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52:56

The embarrassment of the riches

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/10/16

Wow, wow, wow. Despite having one of the best striker partnerships in world football, Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres' Sweden fell to defeat against Kosovo for the second time this year. Where did it go wrong for Jon Dahl Tomasson, and might Graham Potter be the man to rescue their qualification campaign?Lars Sivertsen joins Dotun and Andy to discuss the fallout. Before that though, Kylian Mbappé captained France to victory against Azerbaijan. Are we seeing a new, more mature Mbappé, and who's

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35:21

Pogoń Szczecin CEO Tan Kesler on the Ekstraklasa, his...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/10/13

As the son of a Turkish international, Tan Kesler was always going to have a deep affinity with the beautiful game. However, from an early age, Tan realised he didn’t want to follow in his father's footsteps but instead forge his own journey in sport.Today, the Pogoń Szczecin vice-president and CEO sits down with Andy to discuss his career so far, how the Polish Ekstraklasa currently compares to the other major European leagues and how to make the next generation interested in watching

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31:20

Ask OTC: Jobe Bellingham gets it wrong, Ethan Mbappé...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/10/10

Jobe Bellingham followed his brother's path to Borussia Dortmund - seemingly the next step in the Bellingham ascent to greatness. But with limited minutes under Niko Kovač and growing off-field tensions, was the move to Dortmund a misstep?Dotun, Andy and Miguel Delaney discuss that - plus: will PSG rue letting Ethan Mbappé leave after his impressive start at Lille? How will the revamped international break change domestic seasons?And why do Juventus consistently struggle to integrate strikers?We

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47:48

Off The Continent

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/10/09

In a landmark ruling, UEFA have given the green light to domestic European games being played abroad. So who better to pick the bones out of what that means for the future of football on the continent, than Miguel Delaney.He's joined by Dotun and Andy to discuss the permutations and potential precedent the decision sets for the future of the game. Before that though, Bayern's perfect record continues, so how far can they go in Germany and Europe this season? And Barcelona are stunned by a shock

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35:10

Mourinho returns to Porto

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/10/06

Over 20 years after his first European success, José Mourinho returned to Porto this weekend - but as manager of his boyhood club, Benfica. And you'll be shocked to hear that it was a park the bus masterclass!Andy is joined by Portuguese journalist and author Miguel Pereira to assess the fallout from last night's 0-0 draw at the Dragão and how two of Portugal's giants are positioned for the rest of the season under their new managers, with everything on the line for both club's presidents too...Ask

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34:48

Ask OTC: San Siro’s demolition, Mönchengladbach’s...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/10/03

One of football’s most iconic stadiums, the San Siro, is set for demolition after the latest decision from Milan’s city council. It’s sure to divide opinion, but is this a necessary move? Or is this modern football once again striking at the heart of supporters?Dotun, Andy and Jonathan Johnson dig into that - plus, what can be taken from Antonio Conte’s clash with Kevin De Bruyne? How have Borussia Mönchengladbach found themselves at rock-bottom? And how, against all the odds, is a team from a tiny

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52:07

Putting the P in PSG

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2025/10/02

A weakened PSG saw off Barcelona on Wednesday night. Is this the start of another season of European dominance for Les Parisiens? And are they finally getting the best out of the local talent on their doorstep?Dotun, Andy and Jonathan Johnson consider that before wondering how Galatasaray recovered from a 5-1 thrashing against Eintracht Frankfurt to defeat Liverpool. Also, JJ explains how Lyon are pulling off a (slightly unexciting) miracle in France this season.Ask us a question on Twitter,

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