Ask OTC: Mourinho's misfortune, the French goal-fest, and Telstar embarrass PSV

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

3 Apr 42min

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

28 Mars 36min

Kylian Mbappé has returned to captain France, but how has the team changed during his time away? Today, Dotun and Andy are joined by Ryan Hunn to discuss just that.Ryan also explains why audience fatigue might prevent the Club World Cup from taking off - despite the record-breaking prize money that was announced this week - and do Bayern Munich’s new injuries mean that the Bundesliga title race is back on?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 Mars 55min

After Inter beat Atalanta 2-0 last weekend, are Atalanta out of the title race? Or do they still have a chance of winning the Scudetto?Plus, does Martín Zubimendi regret not joining Liverpool, why are big ticket managers turning to international football, and can Norway finally qualify for the World Cup? Dotun, Andy and Miguel Delaney have 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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Mars 31min

Roma's season couldn't have got off to a worse start if they tried. But if in doubt, bring in a Roman to sort things out. Enter Claudio Ranieri.Miguel Delaney joins Dotun and Andy to discuss how Ranieri has turned Roma into the most unlikely Champions League hopefuls and what it means for Emperor Ranieri’s succession.Elsewhere, there's new optimism for Germany under Julian Nagelsmann despite the loss of some big names to retirement. Have they found the perfect recipe under an exciting young coach?Plus, has Donald Trump charmed Gianni Infantino into hosting the MAGA World Cup?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.

20 Mars 40min

It's hard to believe that Lamine Yamal is still just 17-years-old. After his exceptional display against Benfica, can we call him the greatest La Masia graduate since Lionel Messi? And with his teammate Raphinha grabbing two goals of his own on Tuesday night too, is he an early contender for the Ballon d'Or?Plus, could Mainz go one better than what Jürgen Klopp managed with them and achieve Champions League football? Why is Dortmund's form in Europe so different to their form in Germany? Could we see two Inzaghi's in Serie A next season? And are Bologna contenders for another Champions League qualification?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.***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.

14 Mars 37min

It’s that time of the year again! Today, we look at the Champions League's runners and riders and try to work out who will win Europe’s premier club competition.Are Real Madrid inevitable? Is it finally PSG’s year? Could Barcelona or Bayern Munich upset the favourites? And is it foolish to forget about Inter? Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini are here to give you all the valuable insight you need ahead of the final stages of the Champions League.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.

13 Mars 51min

Actions have consequences—just ask Paulo Fonseca. After squaring up to a referee, the Lyon boss has been hit with a staggering nine-month ban. So, where do Lyon go from here? Meanwhile, Robin van Persie made his managerial debut in the Champions League with a tough loss to Inter. It’s early days, but is he the right man for the job?Plus, PSV suffer humiliation at the hands of Arsenal and Go Ahead Eagles (twice), Ralph Hasenhüttl extends his unbeaten run with Wolfsburg, Parma edge closer to the drop, and Lars & Andy plan their next European adventure.Join the two of them and Dotun for all 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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Mars 35min