On The Continent - A European Football Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Ask OTC: Thiago Motta under pressure, Niko Kovač joins Borussia Dortmund, and the futures of Kyle Walker & Antony Jan 31, 2025

Show notes

Juventus' underwhelming unbeaten run in the league is over, and after defeat to Benfica in the Champions League, is Thiago Motta under pressure? Niko Kovač joins Borussia Dortmund, but is he the right man to get BVB back on track?

Plus, Kenan Yıldız's struggles continue, the Saudi Pro League changes its approach, and Kyle Walker & Antony move on to new European pastures.

Join Dotun, Andy & Lars Sivertsen as they answer 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!***

On The Continent is your definitive podcast for European football. Subscribe for new podcasts every Thursday and Friday throughout the 2026/27 European football season, covering the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, La Liga, Serie A, the Bundesliga, Ligue 1, the Süper Lig, Eredivisie, Liga Portugal and more.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Champions League Purgatory Jan 30, 2025

Show notes

The first ever extended Champions League group stage has finished, but did it provide enough fear, dread and anxiety? Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen are here to debate that.

Elsewhere, Sporting are slowly getting over the departure of Ruben Amorim, but how much have Benfica and Porto helped? Plus, Andy accuses John Textor of turning a flamethrower on his own curtains. Listen to find out why.

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.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ask OTC: Man City sign Abdukodir Khusanov, a Champions League all-timer, and Wilfried Zaha leaves Europe Jan 24, 2025

Show notes

Manchester City may be struggling on the pitch, but in the transfer window they're flying. What can City fans expect from their new defender Abdukodir Khusanov? After an unbelievable night in Lisbon, where does Benfica 4-5 Barcelona rank in the pantheon of European football's greatest games?

Plus, Domenico Tedesco gets the boot at Belgium, some of Bayern's key players are out of contract, and will we ever see Wilfried Zaha in Europe again?

Join Dotun, Andy & Jonathan Johnson 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.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have PSG turned a corner? Jan 23, 2025

Show notes

PSG vs Man City, who would have predicted that these two clubs would face off in a fight for survival in this season’s Champions League? Today, Dotun, Andy and Jonathan Johnson assess how this result could be a turning point for PSG.

Elsewhere, Atlético Madrid are back and Andy reckons they could go deep in the Champions League this season. And poor old Nuri Şahin has been sacked by Borussia Dortmund. But will anyone else really do any better?

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.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ask OTC: Omar Marmoush to Man City, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to PSG, and what has happened to Naby Keïta? Jan 17, 2025

Show notes

The January Transfer Window's gears are now firmly in motion with clubs starting to make progress on assembling their squads for the rest of the season. So what can Manchester City fans expect from their prospective new signing Omar Marmoush? And is PSG really the right destination for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia when the Parisians look well-stocked in the wide positions?

Plus, Naby Keïta's fall from grace, Brian Brobbey's difficult season at Ajax, and how to prepare for a game at the San Siro.

Dotun, Andy & David Cartlidge are here with 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.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Barcelona hop back to the top of La Liga? Jan 16, 2025

Show notes

Andy thinks that Barcelona have, at times, played the best football in Spain this season. So how are they six points off the top of the table? David Cartlidge joins Dotun and Andy to explain just that.

Elsewhere, David tells us why Dortmund’s struggles should be blamed on the club, not Nuri Şahin. Plus, Andy gives us the most controversial food pairing of the season so far.

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.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ask OTC: The transfer window opens, Enzo Le Fée trades Rome for Sunderland, and what next for Julen Lopetegui? Jan 10, 2025

Show notes

The January transfer window has swung open so which players on the continent desperately need a move? Enzo Le Fée has swapped sunny Rome for... less sunny Sunderland, but how on earth did they convince him to come?

Plus, what went wrong for João Pereira at Sporting? What's next for Julen Lopetegui after leaving West Ham? And is Carlos Corberán the man to keep Valencia in La Liga?

Join Dotun, Andy & Nicky Bandini 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.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are Milan relevant again? Jan 09, 2025

Show notes

After only two games as Milan manager Sérgio Conceição has won his first trophy. But is it too early to get excited or can Milan still make an impact in the second half of this season? Dotun, Andy and Nicky are tentatively optimistic.

However, they're less optimistic about Barcelona. Andy reckons the failure to register Dani Olmo could damage Joan Laporta’s reputation. Plus, what does the future of French football look like now that Didier Deschamps is on his lap of honour?

Produced by: Rory Evans

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.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ask OTC: Predicting our breakout stars of 2025, Victor Osimhen’s future, and is La Liga back? Jan 03, 2025

Show notes

Which European club needs the biggest January trolley dash? Who will be the breakout star of 2025? And is La Liga set to become the dominant league in Europe once more? Dotun, Andy and David are here with some answers and some bold predictions for your first Ask OTC of the new year!

Plus, we return to one of the biggest stories of 2024 and answer the question on everybody’s lips in Türkiye: can Galatasaray make things permanent with Victor Osimhen?

Ask us a question on BlueSky, X or Instagram and find us on YouTube and TikTok. Email us here: otc@footballramble.com.

For ad-free episodes and much more from across our football shows, head over to the Football Ramble Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What to expect from football in 2025 Jan 02, 2025

Show notes

With Gianni Infantino's revised FIFA Club World Cup set to begin this year, are we going to see a fundamental change in how clubs approach a football calendar that is growing busier by the year.

Plus, Pep Guardiola's style is under pressure, so are we at the dawn of a new tactical approach across Europe?

Join Andy, David Cartlidge and Miguel Delaney as they preview the year 2025 in European football.

Ask us a question on BlueSky, X or Instagram and find us on YouTube and TikTok. Email us here: otc@footballramble.com.

For ad-free episodes and much more from across our football shows, head over to the Football Ramble Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

On The Continent – A European Football Podcast

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected