Podcast Episodes

Ask OTC: Shock underachievers, Simeone's last shot and Roger Federer’s new club?

Dotun, Andy and Miguel Delaney dive into the mailbag for another round of Ask OTC - join us!

We wonder how FC Basel have found themselves at the bottom of the Swiss league despite regular European jau…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Less sexy, more successful

Dortmund had too much European experience for Newcastle but are they losing their famous identity?

Today, Miguel Delaney joins Dotun and Andy to discuss that and explain why Serie A is poised to becom…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Ask OTC: Managers on the edge, Philippe Clement’s Rangers revival, and what next for the Special One?

Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini open the floor to you lovely listeners once again, as we start with a look at some Euro 2024 dark horses. No Turkey, please Andy.

We also wonder if Jose Mourinho will lea…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Can Spallball save Italy?

Dotun and Andy are joined by Nicky Bandini to look back on an unhappy return to Wembley for the Azzurri – and a very tricky week for Italian football in general. While there are green shoots for Ital…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Ask OTC: Euro 2024 chances, a new Bundesliga title challenger, and Norwegian niggles

Dotun, Andy and Lars are back with more of your questions, as attentions turn to international football. We assess whose Euros hopes are dwindling and why Norway are proving less than the sum of thei…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

That Don’t Impress Mourinho Much

Lars is back on the pod! And on the subject of returns, today he joins Dotun and Andy to discuss Romelu Lukaku’s Roma redemption. But can he save José Mourinho from the haters?

Elsewhere, Andy thinks …

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Ask OTC: Inter’s new look, Tuchel's old problems, and Lewis Ferguson at Bologna

What’s the future of Real Madrid’s left wing position? Are Inter the best team in the world bar Manchester City? Can Bayern Munich get over failing to sign Joao Palinha? And which Scot has Thiago Mot…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Bellingham rules The Continent

Is it too early to call Jude Bellingham the best player in Europe? Today, Dotun, Andy and Nicky consider that question and - after a dramatic night in the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium - discuss how…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

OTC Special: The Shakhtar Donetsk Story

Our very own Andy Brassell has written another book! Called ‘We Play On’, it’s all about Shakhtar Donetsk’s remarkable modern history – from being cast out of their original home in Donbas in 2014, t…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Ask OTC: Girona, Gattuso, and a trip to St Pauli

How have Girona rocketed to the top of La Liga? Why has Gennaro Gattuso taken the Marseille job? And a listener asks about their trip to St Pauli...

Dotun, Andy and David tackle all that and more!

Ask …

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago