• Ask OTC: Bayern’s Champions League struggles, Kingsley Coman’s future, and Strasbourg’s Ligue 1 charge
    Apr 18 2025

    What’s the story behind Bayern’s continued struggle to reach their old heights in the Champions League? With growing links to Arsenal, would Kingsley Coman be a good fit for the Premier League?


    Plus, more on Strasbourg’s late charge for European football, Oliver Burke is finally fulfilling his potential over in Germany, and Thiago Motta ponders his next move. Thiago, we're here to help...


    Dotun, Andy and JJ 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.


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    37 mins
  • Don't call it a comeback
    Apr 17 2025

    Dotun, Andy and Jonathan Johnson wrestle with the ever-changing Champions League landscape after an amazing set of quarter-final ties. Barcelona and PSG both look less convincing despite both scoring five aggregate goals apiece, while Inter’s reliance on big moments might prove the recipe for success. Confused? Same.


    We also take stock of Real Madrid after their unglamorous exit and decide that this is the end for legendary coach Carlo Ancelotti. But is Xabi Alonso really the man to replace him? And does PSG boss Luis Enrique get the credit he deserves?


    Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.


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    44 mins
  • Ask OTC: Atalanta’s vanishing title dreams, Müller’s Bayern exit and Nkunku’s future
    Apr 11 2025

    Why have Atalanta fallen off the pace in Serie A? Why have Bayern Munich released Thomas Müller? Have Athletic Club reached their ceiling with their current philosophy? And how does Christopher Nkunku get his career back on track?


    Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge are answering your questions.


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    27 mins
  • Out with the old, in with the new
    Apr 10 2025

    Sometimes a fresh coat of paint just won’t cut it. PSG and Barcelona have gone for a full renovation! PSG have ditched the superstar era and doubled down on youth, while Barça have traded Xavi’s caution for Hansi Flick’s ‘have a go’ approach - and it’s already paying off.


    Dotun, Andy & David Cartlidge explain why they think they saw the eventual winners of this year's Champions League on Wednesday night. They also discuss what could be next for Real Madrid post-Ancelotti and why Xabi Alonso might have to give the estate agent a call to call off that house viewing in Düsseldorf.


    Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.


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    47 mins
  • Ask OTC: Solskjaer's Besiktas stun Galatasaray, Arminia Bielefeld's dream run, and Jan de Boer's eggs
    Apr 4 2025

    After a chaotic couple of days in Turkey that saw José Mourinho turned into a South Park character, was Ole Gunnar Solskjaer the real winner? And how much has Arminia Bielefeld's stunning upset of Bayer Leverkusen damaged Xabi Alonso's reputation?


    Plus, Barcelona are in more hot water, PSG pull off a big comeback against Ligue 2 Dunkerque, and Lars' hometown team Bryne get creative with their MOTM award. Lars has the full story for us...


    Join him, Dotun and Andy for the answers to your questions!


    Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.


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    31 mins
  • The future is the past
    Apr 3 2025

    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.


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    42 mins
  • Ask OTC: Igor Tudor takes the reins at Juventus, Sweden embarrassed by Luxembourg, and is Niko Kovač the right man for Dortmund?
    Mar 28 2025

    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.


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    36 mins
  • The captain is back
    Mar 27 2025

    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.


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    55 mins