Podcast Episodes

Ask OTC: Why Ajax signed Henderson, the Villarreal mess, and Bayern’s transfer misfirings

Will Jordan Henderson improve Ajax? Why have one Spanish team’s performances got David calling them ‘the junior Girona’? How have Bayern gone from being one of the most savvy clubs in Europe to consi…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

Some things never change, Sancho

Xavi has said he will walk away at the end of the season if Barcelona fail to win a trophy. Today, David Cartlidge joins Dotun and Andy to explain why Xavi’s situation at Barça isn’t too dissimilar t…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

OTC Reacts: José Mourinho’s gone

Roma have sacked José Mourinho! That could only mean one thing: Andy and Nicky Bandini are here with an emergency pod. Nicky explains why last season’s Europa League final was potentially a sliding d…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

Ask OTC: Mourinho on the ropes, Werner’s last chance, and assessing Griezmann’s greatness

Who at Roma are set to turn on José Mourinho, the fans or the board? Is this Timo Werner’s last chance at the top level? Where does Antoine Griezmann stand in La Liga’s all-time greats? And why is th…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

The Italian Ferryman

“Keep my name out of your mouth!” Yep, those were the words Victor Osimhen said to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s agent. Today, Nicky Bandini joins Dotun and Andy to explain how Napoli went from exultant ch…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

Ask OTC: The next La Masia, the case for Eric Choupo-Moting, and Sevilla’s new president

Where is Europe’s next talent factory? Is Eric Choupo-Moting the answer to Man United’s attacking woes? Who is set to be worst affected by the Africa Cup of Nations and Asian Cup? And why does Kalvin…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

The Gentlemen of Girona

Juventus have finally admitted they’re in the title race. Today, Lars joins Dotun and Andy to explain how the Old Lady has surprised everyone and why Adrien Rabiot has become their key man.

Speaking o…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

Ask OTC: Saudi teams in the Champions League, who will suffer in January, and 2024 breakout stars

Which teams will get ripped apart in January? Could guest nations ever play in the Champions League? How long can Julian Nagelsman survive at Germany? And what player is going to be the breakout star…

Published on 2 years ago

European football in 2024

2024 has the potential to be a transformative year for European football, given the introduction of the new Champions League format and its clashes with new European Super League proposals.

Today, Dot…

Published on 2 years ago

Ask OTC: Napoli’s self-destruction, the Champions League draw, and highlights of 2023

Is Aurelio De Laurentiis to blame for Napoli’s disastrous title defence? Which Champions League knockout has the biggest upset potential? Why did a club president in Turkey order all his players off …

Published on 2 years ago