Podcast Episodes

Ask OTC: Granit Xhaka to Sunderland, under-the-radar managerial hires, and the depth of the Turkish Süper Lig

After the media storm around Lamine Yamal and his 18th birthday party, Dotun, Andy and Lars reflect on Yamal's position as Messi’s heir and just how much responsibility he holds as Barcelona’s new Nu…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

A dent in domination

Well, nobody saw that coming! Paris Saint-Germain were stunned by Chelsea on the world stage, so can we still call them the best club side on the planet?

Dotun, Andy & Lars Sivertsen discuss whether t…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ask OTC: A fitting finale, Porto’s route back to the top, and Serie A title favourites

Wait, are Chelsea actually the appropriate modern winners of this gaudy, glitzy new tournament? Dotun, Andy and David consider the permutations of this weekend’s Club World Cup final on today’s Ask O…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

The Emperors’ New Groove

It was billed as Kylian Mbappé vs PSG, but a mighty Parisian performance swept aside Real Madrid without any real trouble. Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge wonder if this is the beginning of a new dom…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ask OTC: Rodrygo’s future, Jarell Quansah’s Leverkusen move and what next for Jonathan David?

Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini are here for another round of your continental queries as some of Europe’s brightest young talents take centre stage. Although his future at the club is in doubt, could …

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Pointing Fingers

All is not well at Inter. A dumping out of the Club World Cup at the hands of Fluminense, a public spat between two star players. and a clear hangover from the disappointed stemming from the tail-end…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Ask OTC: Paul Pogba's comeback, Germany's 'tall Messi', and our favourite Lyon legends

Could Andy Robertson be a game-changer for Atletico Madrid? Will Paul Pogba's homecoming to France be a much-needed salve to Ligue 1's wounds? Who is Germany's 'tall Messi' at the U21 Euros?

Dotun, An…

Published on 6 months ago

Au revoir Olympique Lyonnais

After 36 consecutive seasons in French football's top flight, Lyon have (provisionally) been relegated to Ligue 2. How on earth did such an illustrious club get to breaking point, and who is to blame…

Published on 6 months ago

OTC Club World Cup Special: How ready is the US for next year's World Cup? | Episode 3

In just 350 days time, fans from 48 nations will descend on the US, Canada and Mexico - three uncomfortable neighbours - who are tasked with hosting one of the most complex World Cups in football his…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

OTC Club World Cup Special: PSG living it large in Hollywood | Episode 2

After finally winning the Champions League, PSG find themselves in somewhat unfamiliar territory: their team-first approach and aim to be increasing representative of Paris has propelled them to a ne…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago