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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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24:24

Ask OTC: Why players want to play for Barcelona, De...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/04/19

How come English teams are playing the most continental style of football in Europe? Why do players move to Barcelona when it has become a “clown house”? Roma have hard launched their future with De Rossi, why now? What does Naby Keita’s future look like? And how will Bologna and Lewis Ferguson be impacted by his ACL injury?Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen have the answers on today’s Ask OTC!Ask us a question onTwitter,InstagramandTikTok, and email us here:otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows,

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52:11

A Rüdiger Awakening

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/04/18

And then there were four. Dotun and Andy are joined by Lars Sivertsen to get their heads around a dramatic conclusion to the Champions League last eight!Lars is gutted that PSG are finally turning into a sensible team, while Andy explains that Dortmund’s semi-final spot belies some far-from-sensible decision-making inside the club. Yes, Sven Mislintat might really be making a comeback.Plus, did Real Madrid really put in a “classic” European display or did Manchester City just fluff their lines? And

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31:54

Ask OTC: What’s changed since Fenerbahçe’s protest,...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/04/12

After a final like no other in Turkey, what has been the reaction to Fenerbahçe’s extraordinary protest and has anything changed because of it? Is it all aboard the Premier League train for Thomas Tuchel? How has a former Sunderland player who had been out of management for 12 years worked miracles at a Ligue 1 club?! Where does the ‘Allez Allez Allez’ chant come from – and why does pretty much every club sing it nowadays?Dotun, Andy and David are your continental tour guides for today’s Ask OTC!Ask

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48:21

Will the real Barça coach please stand up?

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/04/11

What a week of Champions League football! Andy agrees with Luis Enrique’s belief that his PSG side play more like Barcelona than Barcelona. And yet ultimately Xavi’s own style of football got the better of his old manager in impressive fashion. Dotun, Andy and David are on hand to explain how!Elsewhere, David and Andy fear for the losers of Atletico Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund as both sides appear to be a ghost of their former, 2010s-golden-era selves. Plus, after the 'big four' offered up more

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27:24

Ask OTC: Can Rúben Amorim be Klopp's heir, Valencia’s...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/04/05

What is Rúben Amorim’s journey so far and will he be a good fit with Liverpool? How have Valencia turned their fortunes around this season – even under Peter Lim’s ownership? Which coaches do other coaches learn from? And… why is Dotun speaking like Roy Hodgson in Norwegian?Dotun, David and Lars are back to answer your questions from the past week in European football!Ask us a question onTwitter,Instagram andTikTok, and email us here:otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon

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46:41

Two tales of two coaches

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/04/04

Dotun’s joined by David Cartlidge and Lars Sivertsen as one of this season’s biggest questions finally has an answer: Xabi Alonso will stay at Bayer Leverkusen next season. We contrast his fortunes with the dour ones of Thomas Tuchel, who is destined to angrily skulk through the exit door of yet another European powerhouse.Elsewhere, David is particularly scathing of Juventus’ reluctance to replace the uninspiring Max Allegri with any of the suitable options available. Could Bologna boss Thiago

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30:25

Ask OTC: Ligue 1 without Mbappé, the future for...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/03/29

How will Ligue 1 cope without its preeminent star next season? Where next for one of Xabi Alonso’s most promising young talents, Florian Wirtz? Plus, why are all the major nations struggling ahead of Euro 2024 and why did the Basque Country play their first international fixture in four years?Dotun, Andy and Jonathan Johnson answer all of YOUR questions!Ask us a question onTwitter,Instagram andTikTok, and email us here:otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe:

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46:49

France’s Harry Maguire

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/03/28

We’re one step closer to the Euros after this international break but how are the runners and riders placed ahead of the tournament? Today, Jonathan Johnson tells Dotun and Andy how France has reacted to their unexpected loss to Germany and Andy identifies which player is the “Harry Maguire” of their national team.Elsewhere, the panel explain how Roberto Martínez has made Portugal a dangerous prospect for the Euros. Plus, as domestic football returns this weekend, JJ explains how injury has forced

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22:02

Ask OTC: Inter’s potential dynasty, the chase for...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/03/22

The international break gives Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini the chance to look ahead towards the end of the European domestic season.They wonder if impending financial concerns might halt an Inter dynasty just as it’s getting started and rate some of the non-English contenders in the Europa Conference League. Plus, they assess the summer suitors for Napoli superstar Victor Osimhen, with PSG and several Premier League clubs reportedly interested.Ask us a question onTwitter,InstagramandTikTok, and

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46:58

Is football fan culture in crisis?

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/03/21

The Turkish Süper Lig is currently hosting the most exciting title race in Europe. Yetsadly it was overshadowed this weekendafter ugly scenes of violence again dominated the headlines. Today, Dotun, Andy and Nicky explore whether the authorities couldhandlethings better andreflect onthe wider cultural issues that are effecting European footballeverywhere.On a related note, Andy and Nicky commend Luciano Spalletti for his decisive action in removing Francesco Acerbi from the Italy squad for the

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27:36

Ask OTC: The looming Club World Cup, Rafa Benítez's...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/03/15

Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini kick off today’s collection of questions with a look at next summer’s FIFA Club World Cup, as various clubs chase the potential financial rewards while players balk at the possibility of more fixtures.We also wonder what’s next for Maurizio Sarri and Rafa Benítez after they both lost their jobs this week, and check in on Portugal’s hottest striker, Viktor Gyokeres. Plus, why isn’t ZInedine Zidane regularly touted for the biggest managerial jobs?Ask us a question

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52:20

Diego Simeone’s shield of steel

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/03/14

Diego Simeone pulled off another masterclass as Atleti beat Inter, one of the best sides in this season’s Champions League. Today, Dotun, Andy and Nicky explain how they did it while also trying to solve the ongoing mystery which is Lautaro Martínez.Elsewhere, the mystery of Jadon Sancho’s future also rumbles on, Andy explains the possibilities of where he could be playing football next season. Plus, Nicky tries her best to analyse the slapstick defending that both Barcelona and Napoli displayed on

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24:02

Ask OTC: The fall of Gio Reyna, best English players...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/03/08

Are Gio Reyna’s woes part of a wider malaise at Dortmund, or does the fault lie with him? How has Ruben Loftus-Cheek been faring at AC Milan? What are the best title races outside the top 5 leagues? And if we were a wealthy investor, which club would we take over in Europe?! Plus, a very unexpected mention for Steve Kean…Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen answer all of YOUR questions!Ask us a question onTwitter,Instagram andTikTok, and email us here:otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to

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48:30

Are we the bad guys?

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/03/07

Dotun and Andy are joined by Lars Sivertsen to look over a few potential Champions League contenders after their midweek matches. Real Madrid underwhelming but menacing? Check. Bayern and PSG flexing their expensive muscles? Also check.Elsewhere, we check in with Napoli’s own Ziggy Stardust, the Georgian wizard Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - who’s attracting a host of admiring glances from the Premier League and the rest of Europe.Ask us a question onTwitter,InstagramandTikTok, and email us

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32:52

Ask OTC: Is this the end for Paul Pogba, the Basque...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/03/01

With news of Paul Pogba’s ban, there was only one place to start today’s Ask OTC. How did it come to this for one of the world’s very best midfielders? And how do we feel about the whole sorry affair?Plus, why is the Basque region enjoying a golden era this season? Are Sporting and Benfica the dark horses in the Europa League? And why is Real Mallorca making it to the final of the Copa del Rey a story we should all get behind?!David joins Dotun and Andy to answer all of your questions!Ask us a

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51:03

Less sexy, less successful

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/02/29

Edin Terzić has always promised that his football at Dortmund would be “less sexy, more successful” but that hasn’t proved to be the case. Today, Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge are here to explain how Dortmund have become unwatchable this season and – even worse – their players have become unsellable.One coach who has changed their philosophy is Diego Simeone. David explains how he loves Atlético too much to walk away despite being repeatedly let down by the owners. Plus, the Kylian Mbappé saga has

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28:03

Ask OTC: Bologna’s dream, why the protests in...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/02/23

Did Arsenal underestimate Porto? Can Bologna finish in Serie A’s top four this season? What was the now-binned media rights deal that got so many fans protesting in Germany? And why have Marseille turned to a manager who just got given his marching orders midway through the Africa Cup of Nations?!Dotun, Andy and Nicky are on hand for your European football questions!Ask us a question onTwitter,Instagram andTikTok, and email us here:otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon

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54:58

Clash of the falling champions

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/02/22

The Champions of Italy met the Champions of Spain in the Champions League last night, so why did it feel so underwhelming? Today, Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini answer that and also outline why a last 16 exit would be worse for Barcelona than it would be for Napoli.Elsewhere, they explain why Marko Arnautović isn’t the replacement striker that Inter Milan need and why a lack of stability could make Bayern Munich very unappealing to a new coach. Plus, Andy gives us an update on how long Bochum played

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25:26

Ask OTC: Is time up for Tuchel, the rise of Florian...

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/02/16

Was this week’s first leg defeat against Lazio the beginning of the end for Thomas Tuchel? How has Xabi Alonso got the best out of Florian Wirtz? How have blue cards been received on the continent – and why do some countries value ‘clarity’ more than ‘flow’ with refereeing?Dotun, Andy and David are on hand for your European football questions!Ask us a question onTwitter,Instagram andTikTok, and email us here:otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe:

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49:31

Now or never for PSG?

On The Continent - A European Football Podcast ·

2024/02/15

Luis Enrique was “dancing in the streets” after PSG won 2-0 following a first half which left Andy comparing their midfield to Wimbledon's in the late 80s. Today, Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge discuss whether it's now or never for PSG in the Champions League before Kylian Mbappé leaves.Speaking of surprising comparisons, David explains how Aurélien Tchouaméni has accidentally turned into prime Sergio Ramos and we find out which Portuguese club are operating like the Apple of European football.Ask

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