Bayern Munich outmuscle Dortmund
Bayern Munich are setting the tone as one of the most intense teams in Europe right now. And in the first half of Saturday's Der Klassiker, Borussia Dortmund certainly got a taste of that...Andy is joined by Archie Rhind-Tutt to mull over a relentess display from Bayern as Dortmund's unbeaten run finally comes to an end! They discuss just how important Luis Díaz has become for setting the tone of Vincent Kompany's team – and why there still remains chinks in the armour of this Bavarian juggernaut.Meanwhile, despite the result, Niko Kovač has continued to prove himself as an unlikely fit for Dortmund as he oversees a major reset in the dressing room – but after another difficult chapter in his Bundesliga career, can Jobe Bellingham play a part in the Kovač revolution?To get involved on the Discord and enjoy ad-free episodes of On The Continent and more, head to patreon.com/footballramble and subscribe!Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.**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.
20 Okt 38min
Ask OTC: Spain's World Cup expectations, a manager-less Monaco, and six substitutes?
After a flawless World Cup qualifying campaign - winning every match and conceding no goals - Spain are looking more formidable than ever. La Roja have already lifted silverware under Luis de la Fuente, so as the World Cup draws nearer, are Spain once again the team to beat?Lars Sivertsen joins Dotun and Andy to unpack that. Plus, what went wrong for Adi Hütter at Monaco? Could football actually be on the verge of adding an extra sub? And is Norway's dominance in qualifying down to individual talent, or is there something more behind their rise?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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 Okt 37min
The embarrassment of the riches
Wow, wow, wow. Despite having one of the best striker partnerships in world football, Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres' Sweden fell to defeat against Kosovo for the second time this year. Where did it go wrong for Jon Dahl Tomasson, and might Graham Potter be the man to rescue their qualification campaign?Lars Sivertsen joins Dotun and Andy to discuss the fallout. Before that though, Kylian Mbappé captained France to victory against Azerbaijan. Are we seeing a new, more mature Mbappé, and who's going to join him up front next summer? Finally, Robert Lewandowski is set to leave Barcelona. But why?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.
16 Okt 52min
Pogoń Szczecin CEO Tan Kesler on the Ekstraklasa, his family, and how to make people watch football
As the son of a Turkish international, Tan Kesler was always going to have a deep affinity with the beautiful game. However, from an early age, Tan realised he didn’t want to follow in his father's footsteps but instead forge his own journey in sport.Today, the Pogoń Szczecin vice-president and CEO sits down with Andy to discuss his career so far, how the Polish Ekstraklasa currently compares to the other major European leagues and how to make the next generation interested in watching football.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13 Okt 35min
Ask OTC: Jobe Bellingham gets it wrong, Ethan Mbappé gets it right, and the new international break
Jobe Bellingham followed his brother's path to Borussia Dortmund - seemingly the next step in the Bellingham ascent to greatness. But with limited minutes under Niko Kovač and growing off-field tensions, was the move to Dortmund a misstep?Dotun, Andy and Miguel Delaney discuss that - plus: will PSG rue letting Ethan Mbappé leave after his impressive start at Lille? How will the revamped international break change domestic seasons? And why do Juventus consistently struggle to integrate strikers?We also pay tribute to Barcelona and Spain legend Jordi Alba, after he recently announced his retirement.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Okt 31min
Off The Continent
In a landmark ruling, UEFA have given the green light to domestic European games being played abroad. So who better to pick the bones out of what that means for the future of football on the continent, than Miguel Delaney.He's joined by Dotun and Andy to discuss the permutations and potential precedent the decision sets for the future of the game. Before that though, Bayern's perfect record continues, so how far can they go in Germany and Europe this season? And Barcelona are stunned by a shock defeat to Sevilla. Are they just a blunt weapon without Lamine Yamal?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.
9 Okt 47min
Mourinho returns to Porto
Over 20 years after his first European success, José Mourinho returned to Porto this weekend - but as manager of his boyhood club, Benfica. And you'll be shocked to hear that it was a park the bus masterclass!Andy is joined by Portuguese journalist and author Miguel Pereira to assess the fallout from last night's 0-0 draw at the Dragão and how two of Portugal's giants are positioned for the rest of the season under their new managers, with everything on the line for both club's presidents too...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.
6 Okt 35min
Ask OTC: San Siro’s demolition, Mönchengladbach’s demise, and a historic Swedish season
One of football’s most iconic stadiums, the San Siro, is set for demolition after the latest decision from Milan’s city council. It’s sure to divide opinion, but is this a necessary move? Or is this modern football once again striking at the heart of supporters?Dotun, Andy and Jonathan Johnson dig into that - plus, what can be taken from Antonio Conte’s clash with Kevin De Bruyne? How have Borussia Mönchengladbach found themselves at rock-bottom? And how, against all the odds, is a team from a tiny fishing village on the brink of winning the Swedish title?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.
3 Okt 34min
