On The Continent - A European Football Podcast

After a disappointing chapter at Juventus - and time away from the touchline - could Max Allegri be set for a return to Milan? And given recent discourse around the gap between the Premier League and the Championship, are we seeing a similar pattern emerging elsewhere in Europe?Plus, how might Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa fare in the Premier League? Has Marcus Rashford’s Aston Villa renaissance caught the attention of any European giants? And has Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s PSG breakthrough sparked other clubs to look to more ‘unconventional’ leagues? Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini are here to tackle all of your European football questions!Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, 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 on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***

Just when you thought it was Inter’s to lose, Antonio Conte’s Napoli have crept up on his former club once again. But of course, this is Antonio Conte - so naturally, things aren’t all fine and rosy in his camp.Nicky Bandini joins Dotun & Andy to explain why yet another classic ‘Conte-ism’ isn’t likely to derail Napoli’s Scudetto charge, even if it means winning a play-off in Milan.Elsewhere, Niko Kovač has Dortmund clicking again, but how deep does the renovation need to go at the Westfalenstadion? Plus, Paulo Fonseca’s Lyon look close to falling apart after two crushing defeats against Manchester United and Saint-Étienne.Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, 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 on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***

What’s the story behind Bayern’s continued struggle to reach their old heights in the Champions League? With growing links to Arsenal, would Kingsley Coman be a good fit for the Premier League?Plus, more on Strasbourg’s late charge for European football, Oliver Burke is finally fulfilling his potential over in Germany, and Thiago Motta ponders his next move. Thiago, we're here to help...Dotun, Andy and JJ are here to answer all of your European football questions!Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, 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 on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***

Dotun, Andy and Jonathan Johnson wrestle with the ever-changing Champions League landscape after an amazing set of quarter-final ties. Barcelona and PSG both look less convincing despite both scoring five aggregate goals apiece, while Inter’s reliance on big moments might prove the recipe for success. Confused? Same.We also take stock of Real Madrid after their unglamorous exit and decide that this is the end for legendary coach Carlo Ancelotti. But is Xabi Alonso really the man to replace him? And does PSG boss Luis Enrique get the credit he deserves?Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, 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 on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***

Why have Atalanta fallen off the pace in Serie A? Why have Bayern Munich released Thomas Müller? Have Athletic Club reached their ceiling with their current philosophy? And how does Christopher Nkunku get his career back on track?Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge are answering your questions.Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, 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 on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***

Sometimes a fresh coat of paint just won’t cut it. PSG and Barcelona have gone for a full renovation! PSG have ditched the superstar era and doubled down on youth, while Barça have traded Xavi’s caution for Hansi Flick’s ‘have a go’ approach - and it’s already paying off.Dotun, Andy & David Cartlidge explain why they think they saw the eventual winners of this year's Champions League on Wednesday night. They also discuss what could be next for Real Madrid post-Ancelotti and why Xabi Alonso might have to give the estate agent a call to call off that house viewing in Düsseldorf.Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, 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 on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***

After a chaotic couple of days in Turkey that saw José Mourinho turned into a South Park character, was Ole Gunnar Solskjaer the real winner? And how much has Arminia Bielefeld's stunning upset of Bayer Leverkusen damaged Xabi Alonso's reputation?Plus, Barcelona are in more hot water, PSG pull off a big comeback against Ligue 2 Dunkerque, and Lars' hometown team Bryne get creative with their MOTM award. Lars has the full story for us...Join him, Dotun and Andy for the answers to your questions!Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, 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 on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***

Milan, Juventus, Napoli... despite their ongoing attempts at winning the treble, Inter seem incapable of beating good opposition. Today, Dotun, Andy and Lars wonder if that will eventually hold them back in the Champions League? Elsewhere, we have our annual Atletico meeting now it appears that they once again won’t win a trophy. Andy explains why it is time to move on from Antoine Griezmann. Plus, we wonder what’s next for RB Leipzig now that they've sacked Marco Rose.Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, 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 on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***

Thiago Motta has been given the boot by Juventus, but is Igor Tudor the coach to get them back to winning titles? Jon Dahl Tomasson's Sweden lost to Luxembourg in a friendly... how on earth did they allow that to happen?Plus, Niko Kovač's Dortmund struggles continue, Hugo Ekitike steps up at Frankfurt, and which stories are flying under the radar ahead of the business end of the season?Join Dotun, Andy & Ryan Hunn for the answers.Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, 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 on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***