Podcast Episodes

Ask OTC: Ligue 1 without Mbappé, the future for Wirtz, and the Basque National Team

How will Ligue 1 cope without its preeminent star next season? Where next for one of Xabi Alonso’s most promising young talents, Florian Wirtz? Plus, why are all the major nations struggling ahead of…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

France’s Harry Maguire

We’re one step closer to the Euros after this international break but how are the runners and riders placed ahead of the tournament? Today, Jonathan Johnson tells Dotun and Andy how France has reacte…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Ask OTC: Inter’s potential dynasty, the chase for Victor Osimhen, and Conference League favourites

The international break gives Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini the chance to look ahead towards the end of the European domestic season.

They wonder if impending financial concerns might halt an Inter dy…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Is football fan culture in crisis?

The Turkish Süper Lig is currently hosting the most exciting title race in Europe. Yet sadly it was overshadowed this weekend after ugly scenes of violence again dominated the headlines. Today, Dotun…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Ask OTC: The looming Club World Cup, Rafa Benítez's next job, and one of Europe’s hottest strikers

Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini kick off today’s collection of questions with a look at next summer’s FIFA Club World Cup, as various clubs chase the potential financial rewards while players balk at t…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Diego Simeone’s shield of steel

Diego Simeone pulled off another masterclass as Atleti beat Inter, one of the best sides in this season’s Champions League. Today, Dotun, Andy and Nicky explain how they did it while also trying to s…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Ask OTC: The fall of Gio Reyna, best English players in Europe, and clubs we’d take over

Are Gio Reyna’s woes part of a wider malaise at Dortmund, or does the fault lie with him? How has Ruben Loftus-Cheek been faring at AC Milan? What are the best title races outside the top 5 leagues? …

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Are we the bad guys?

Dotun and Andy are joined by Lars Sivertsen to look over a few potential Champions League contenders after their midweek matches. Real Madrid underwhelming but menacing? Check. Bayern and PSG flexing…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Ask OTC: Is this the end for Paul Pogba, the Basque region’s golden era, and the curious case of Paulo Dybala

With news of Paul Pogba’s ban, there was only one place to start today’s Ask OTC. How did it come to this for one of the world’s very best midfielders? And how do we feel about the whole sorry affair…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

Less sexy, less successful

Edin Terzić has always promised that his football at Dortmund would be “less sexy, more successful” but that hasn’t proved to be the case. Today, Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge are here to explain h…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago