Putting the P in PSG
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, 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 us on your podcast app. 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.
2 Loka 52min
Atlético stun Real in the Madrid derby!
It had been a less than ideal start to the season for Atlético Madrid: two wins in six in the league and a gut-wrenching defeat at Anfield. But Saturday's 5-2 win over their city rivals feels like an awakening...Andy and David discuss a dramatic day at the Metropolitano and a stunning week for Julián Alvarez, which is rapidly becoming Diego Simeone's new leader on the pitch. But what about Real Madrid? David explains why some of Xabi Alonso's decisions in big games are starting to worry him.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 us on your podcast app. 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.
29 Syys 30min
Ask OTC: Harry Kane's Bavarian future, Vlahović’s resurgence and young Brits go abroad
A clause in Harry Kane's contract at Bayern Munich has reignited debate over his long-term future, with Thomas Frank declaring that the England captain would be "more than welcome" back at Tottenham Hotspur. But should Kane even be considering a move? Let alone back to his former club?Andy, Dotun and Miguel discuss that, plus, should ambitious projects like Como and Paris FC be wary of repeating Newcastle’s struggles with Alexander Isak? Will Dušan Vlahović finally show the world why he's worth €70 million? And why are so many young British players - like Archie Brown - going abroad?Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025Ask 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.
26 Syys 35min
Here to spoil your Ballon d’Or
Ousmane Dembélé and PSG had their crowning moment at Monday’s Ballon d’Or. So, how did Marseille spoil the party? Miguel Delaney joins Dotun and Andy to discuss that and assess what the Ballon d’Or really means in football today.Elsewhere, Andy and Miguel explain why Vinícius Júnior’s future at Real Madrid is in doubt. Plus, we wonder how the new Europa League format might damage the competition.Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025Ask 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.
25 Syys 43min
PSV Eindhoven 2-2 Ajax: More questions than answers
There’s a crucial question for Andy and David Cartlidge to consider after Sunday's De Topper: who emerged happier from the bizarre 2-2 slugfest between Ajax and PSV Eindhoven? Probably Feyenoord, to be honest.Andy and David check in on the latest in the Eredivisie after this draw left both sides chasing Feyenoord at the top of the league. Ajax continue to battle with the external pressure to play the Ajax Way™ even if coach John Heitinga would rather they just get a result. Plus, we wonder if PSV actually have the mettle to deliver another Eredivisie title, especially since they’ve comfortably got the best squad in the division.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.
22 Syys 23min
Barcelona underline their credentials and more midweek madness!
With an extra night of Champions League football to pick through, Andy and Lars Sivertsen check in for a bonus episode of your definitive guide to the week in European football!After a Marcus Rashford-inspired Barcelona reminded everyone that they deserve to be considered a Champions League contender, we wonder how he can establish himself as a Catalan hero and praise what a great job Hansi Flick is doing. Plus, Galatasaray continue to astound (by getting battered) and Simon Mignolet delivers the most chaotic twenty-minute appearance you’ll see.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.
19 Syys 33min
The Champions League returns!
European football is back and didn't it return with some pizazz! So what did we make of the favourites for the competition, and who surprised us in the opening round of games?Dotun, Andy & Lars Sivertsen look back on a dramatic week of UCL action. Plus, José Mourinho is set to return to Benfica, but why? And what political ramifications might it have inside the Portuguese giants? And finally, protests at Strasbourg amid a blue-shaded identity crisis. Is becoming Chelsea's B team a help or a hinderance for BlueCo's second club?Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025Ask 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.
18 Syys 51min
Juventus emerge victorious from the craziest Derby d’Italia imaginable!
Andy and Lars Sivertsen dial in for another Monday special after one of the maddest games you’ll see this season, with Juventus’ last-gasp winner giving them a 4-3 win over rivals Inter on Saturday night.We praise Igor Tudor’s political manoeuvring as he tries to Makes Juventus Fun Again™ and also celebrate some awesome performances from Juventus’ blend of old and new. Plus, we finally get a nice bit of ref cam, Inter continue to gingerly take positive steps under Cristian Chivu and the rival Thuram brothers stir up a bit of "controversy".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 us on your podcast app. 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.
15 Syys 25min
