On The Continent - A European Football Podcast

David Cartlidge, a European football expert, discusses the potential impact of Will Still at Southampton amidst personal challenges. He dives into what Liverpool fans can expect from Jeremie Frimpong and how he complements Mo Salah. The conversation also explores Ansu Fati's quest to carve out his own identity at Barcelona, highlighting the pressures young talents face. Moreover, thoughts on Gonçalo Ramos's future at PSG spark debate on player development and strategic decisions in football.

David Cartlidge, a European football expert, joins the discussion to unravel the thrilling Scudetto race, highlighting Napoli's tight grip at the top of Serie A. They dive into Ajax's shocking downfall from a nine-point lead and dissect the challenges plaguing Ligue 1 clubs vying for Champions League spots. The conversation explores the complex interplay between financial constraints and club ambitions, shedding light on how these elements shape the future landscape of European football.

Carlo Ancelotti has been appointed as Brazil head coach - is this a good move for all parties? And have Sevilla managed to calm tensions with their ultras after their 1-0 win against Las Palmas this week? Plus, Sampdoria have been relegated to Serie C for this first time in the club’s history - where do they go from here? And with rumours of a move to Bayer Leverkusen, has Cesc Fàbregas made the right decision by sticking with Como? Join Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen for the answers to your European football 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.

Oh Kylian Mbappé, we’ve seen this one before. Despite another fantastic hat-trick, it was Mbappé and Real Madrid who fell to a 4-3 defeat in El Clásico. It means that Barcelona are set to complete a spectacular double in Hansi Flick’s first season in charge. Just how impressive a feat is that for the German?Plus, Borussia Dortmund are set to complete the most remarkable comeback to reach the Champions League places, but how did Niko Kovač get them back on track? And more chaos follows in the footsteps of Lyon. Could missing out on the Champions League be catastrophic for the French side?Join Dotun, Andy and Lars Sivertsen as they discuss the latest across European football.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.

After guiding Inter to two Champions League finals in three years, where does Simone Inzaghi rank amongst Europe’s best coaches? Elsewhere in Serie A, with one defeat in their last six matches, has Igor Tudor done enough to convince Juventus he’s the right man for next season? Plus, would Vanja Milinković-Savić be an effective back-up for Andre Onana at Manchester United? Could a Leroy Sané and Mikel Arteta reunion be on the horizon? And who is emerging as the next young superstar in Italy? Join Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini for the answers to your European football 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.

Wow, wow, wow! Have we ever seen a better Champions League semi-final than Inter vs Barcelona?Andy tells Dotun and Nicky Bandini why he thinks it might be the best two-legged tie he’s ever witnessed.Elsewhere, the race for next season’s Champions League spots is heating up in Italy - with just one point separating fourth and seventh - and Bayern Munich have regained the Bundesliga title, a feat more impressive than it looks on paper.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.

Strasbourg are on an eleven-game unbeaten run - is Liam Rosenior one of Europe’s most exciting young coaches right now? And how have Montpellier gone from league champions in 2012 to relegation battlers in 2025? Plus, are Sevilla at serious risk of relegation from La Liga? Will Eric Dier be a good addition to Monaco next season given the part he’s played in Bayern Munich’s title win? And do Union Saint-Gilloise have what it takes to finally win the Belgian Pro League? Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge are here to answer all of your European football 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.

We were served up quite the treat last night, weren't we? Barcelona and Inter played out a stunning six-goal thriller at Montjuïc, but not even that tells the story. Some superb individual performances (and some stunning goals) have more than whetted the appetite for the second leg, but which superstar is going to make the difference back at San Siro?Plus, with PSG dominating the Gunners at the Emirates, have Luis Enrique's side discovered the secret to winning big games? And after some outrageous behaviour from Real Madrid at the end of the Copa del Rey final, how did Carlo Ancelotti allow things to get to this stage?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.

What’s next for Max Allegri? The panel discusses his potential return to Milan after a rocky spell at Juventus. With bright stars like Diogo Costa eyeing the Premier League and Marcus Rashford attracting interest from top European clubs, the transfer buzz is palpable. The conversation highlights disparities in financial power across leagues and the trend of English players heading to Italy, while also noting the shift toward scouting talent from unconventional leagues. Plus, a lighthearted touch on game day delights adds flavor!

Just when you thought it was Inter’s to lose, Antonio Conte’s Napoli have crept up on his former club once again. But of course, this is Antonio Conte - so naturally, things aren’t all fine and rosy in his camp.Nicky Bandini joins Dotun & Andy to explain why yet another classic ‘Conte-ism’ isn’t likely to derail Napoli’s Scudetto charge, even if it means winning a play-off in Milan.Elsewhere, Niko Kovač has Dortmund clicking again, but how deep does the renovation need to go at the Westfalenstadion? Plus, Paulo Fonseca’s Lyon look close to falling apart after two crushing defeats against Manchester United and Saint-Étienne.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.