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England and France were both favourites coming into the Euros and have both been heavily criticised for their underwhelming performances. What’s the difference between the two teams? Didier Deschamps and co simply could not care less.Today, Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen are here to explain why France are completely unfazed by public opinion. Elsewhere, Lars declares it’s officially big man summer after Wout Weghorst stars for the Netherlands. The panel also pay tribute to Türkiye, Euro 2024’s brightest dark horse.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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Heinä 202445min

How did Portugal react to Cristiano Ronaldo’s tears? We know what Arda Güler and Lamine Yamal are all about at international level right now – but what does the future look like for them at their clubs? Should we be surprised that Turkey and Switzerland have done so well? And is this year’s Euros proof that a single-host competition is ALWAYS the best way to go?Dotun and Andy are joined by David Cartlidge for discussions around all of those questions and much more! 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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Heinä 202426min

We’re getting to the business end of Euro 2024! Today, Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge debate who will come out on top in the first quarter-final: Spain or Germany.Elsewhere, Andy and David explain why Didier Deschamps’ handling of Antoine Griezmann could be the key reason why France have struggled so far at Euro 2024. Plus, why it might be too early to get excited about the Netherlands – even after their 3-0 win over Romania.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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Heinä 202442min

Spain put on a dazzling display last night against favourite OTC hipster pick Georgia. Two players dazzled particularly – Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal. Dotun, Andy and Nicky discuss how Spain are thriving with that extra dynamism. Can they be stopped? Plus, while Nico Williams and his club are closer than ever, despite rumours of a transfer circling, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has a rather different situation to go home to…Elsewhere, Nicky talks us through the huge fallout in Italy after their disastrous exit – and explains why blaming the talent pool is a cop out. Did Luciano Spalletti’s decision-making actually make Italy’s problems worse? And finally, we take your questions at the halfway stage in the Round of 16!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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Heinä 202449min

With the group stages finished up Dotun, Andy and Jonathan Johnson are here to answer all of your burning questions!We wonder if Germany and Spain have tidied up their pre-tournament issues, give Georgia their deserved flowers and settle on a few young stars who may have earned themselves a move after some exceptional performances. Plus, we rank the various clashes of cuisine we’ve seen thus 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.***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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Kesä 202426min

Dotun, Andy and Jonathan Johnson take stock of the biggest stories that have emerged from the group stages thus far. We hear about the pressure on Didier Deschamps back home and wonder how the varying form of Antoine Griezmann, Ousmane Dembélé and Kylian Mbappé could save - or sink - their ship.Elsewhere, Belgium scrape through amid plenty of fan discontent and we give you the lowdown on why Austria have emerged as a legitimate contender under Ralf Rangnick!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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Kesä 202449min

Germany have topped their group… just. Today, David Cartlidge explains to Dotun and Andy how other teams can take inspiration from Switzerland when playing Germany in the knockout rounds.Elsewhere, Didier Deschamps has been accused of being cowardly. Andy and David debate whether that is fair or whether 'pragmatic' would be a more appropriate label. Plus, is Cristiano Ronaldo just a glorified Trojan Horse for the extremely impressive Portugal?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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Kesä 202442min

Spain 1 - 0 Italy… doesn’t really do it justice, does it? Today, Andy and David Cartlidge are here to react to an eye-catching performance from Spain. All they needed was a couple more goals.Elsewhere, David makes the case for why Spain has the best midfield in the tournament. Plus, Andy and David analyse where this result and performance leaves Italy ahead of their decisive final group game against Croatia.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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Kesä 202425min