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This week, we start by assessing the developing drama that is rapidly turning into a crisis at Milan, before talking about Roma's superstar goalkeeper Alisson, who is currently keeping Ederson out of the Brazilian national side. There's also time to discuss Kylian Mbappe being part of the world's most fearsome, fighting team as well as the impending Clasico at the Bernabeu and whether Antoine Griezmann will one day partake in that fixture himself. Of course, we also find time to answer a selection of your questions including our first one of the season focused on Czech Republic. To get involved: europe@thefootballramble.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The Champions League draw is discussed in great detail as Marcus, Andy, James and Luke return for another week's worth of European football chat. Can one of the five English teams in the knockout stage go all the way? Could Man City even achieve a famous treble? Will Sevilla be licking their lips at the prospect of facing Jose Mourinho's Manchester United? Elsewhere, we chat about Inter's close run thing against third-tier Pordenone, Dortmund's decision to finally give Peter Bosz the Spanish Archer, and then their subsequent decision to give the job to the man fired from Koln for being winless in the league all season, and there's plenty of time for your questions too. Next week we'll be recording an extra show for Christmas week and we'd like your questions - email us: europe@thefootballramble.com or use the #askotc hashtag! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Luke returns to make the OTC team a fab four once again, and the boys open proceedings with Alberto Brignoli's heroics against Milan as the Gennaro Gattuso era starts on a suitably ridiculous note. Based on your correspondence this week we'd have been lynched if we didn't.  Elsewhere there's talk of Inter's impressive win over Chievo and Ivan Perisic's taunting of their big city rivals, PSG's difficulties, Sergio Ramos' incredible disciplinary record, the current state of play at Real Madrid, and much more. There's even time to take a quick pop across to Turkey. Why not, eh? Holler at your boys: europe@thefootballramble.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

We start with the sacking of Vicenzo Montella at Milan and the subsequent promotion of youth team coach Gennaro Gattuso to the big chair. Can he do the business at San Siro? Meanwhile in Germany, we pore over an incredible 4-4 draw between Dortmund and Schalke and find time to chat about Barcelona’s misfortune against Valencia, including how Ernesto Valverde is stewarding his team. Also, the question almost no-one wants to consider - does Marcelo Bielsa still have a place in the modern game? Get your questions, comments and offers of free trips to beautiful continental destinations in here: europe@thefootballramble.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

This week’s OTC kicks off with Valencia and their impressive start to the season. Los Che host Barcelona this weekend but are they serious title contenders? By way of contrast we also dedicate some time to Borussia Dortmund’s issues including the latest on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Elsewhere Sampdoria get a glowing review after their win against Juventus and overall season thus far and Emmanuel Adebayor’s hat-trick against Galatasaray gets a well deserved mention. There’s also time for some correspondence involving James’ new favourite hipster footballer. Give us some European-flavoured love: europe@thefootballramble.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our man James is fuming at Gian Piero Ventura's inability to get Italy over the line and into the World Cup, and as a result we spend a good amount of time poring over what went wrong and why. Sweden meanwhile are a cock-a-hoop at making their first since 2006 - is it due to the Swedes living in a post-Zlatan world? Elsewhere we look at the best European contenders for next summer's big prize, take some time to appreciate Christian Eriksen, and look ahead to two big derbies back in club football this weekend. There's obviously plenty of opportunity to discuss your questions and comments too. Enter our inbox: europe@thefootballramble.com Don't forget to leave us a kind review on the Podcasts app or wherever you get your pods! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

We start this week's European sojourn in St Etienne as Lyon's Nabil Fekir not only runs riot but almost causes one too in a huge derby win. After that there's time to pore over Der Klassiker as Borussia Dortmund miss the chance to go top and now find themselves playing catch up to Bayern Munich. Elsewhere we mark Andrea Pirlo's retirement with a glowing tribute to the great man and wonder what's eating Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid, and there's obviously time for one or two listener missives as well. Stay in touch, we miss you: europe@thefootballramble.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

We start this week's show with talk of the great Iker Casillas and his recent tribulations at Porto as Sergio Conceicao puts his foot down. A short hop across to Spain follows as we digest Girona's defeat of Real Madrid as Zinedine Zidane is out-thought by Pablo Machín at the Estadio Montilivi. Elsewhere there's time for chat about Sampdoria, Borussia Dortmund and what's next for England's triumphant U17 side in light of Jadon Sancho's recent move to Germany, as well as a couple of your questions and comments. Bother us all: europe@thefootballramble.com and @otcpod For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

We're back with another episode of On The Continent and this time around there's a special treat as Jonathan Wilson steps into the absent Andy Brassell's considerable shoes. Marcus, Luke and James are in situ as usual and there's plenty to get stuck into. We spend a good amount of time in Italy and more specifically Milan as the city's two clubs experience differing fortunes, not least self-anointed Mr Milan Leonardo Bonucci, and in Rome Lazio ultras have found a new way to disgrace themselves. In light of Ronald Koeman's sacking at Everton, Jonathan takes us through his ideas about post-Cruyffian managers working in football today, we shed some light on Marcelo Bielsa's career and current predicament, and there's plenty of your correspondence too. Embrace us: europe@thefootballramble.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

On The Continent returns to much fanfare after an incredible weekend in Serie A involving yet more pressure being lumped on poor old Vincenzo Montella and Juventus being upset on their own patch. Elsewhere we take the time to cast our eyes lovingly across UEFA's World Cup qualifying playoffs as well as Nabil Fekir's emergence as the best player in France outside PSG. Finally, there's an opportunity to catch our breath after Tottenham's trip to the Bernabeu and Liverpool's big win in Slovenia, and we of course answer as many of your question as we can. Salut! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The team round up all the action from the final World Cup qualifying games in Europe, including yet more heroics from Iceland and yet more misery for Netherlands. The boys also take the time to congratulate Serbia on their return to the top table next summer and try and work out what's next for France. Elsewhere, ahead of a mouthwatering set of club games coming up this weekend, James gives us a sneak peek of the Milan derby and Napoli's trip to the Italian capital and Andy talks us through Barcelona's first visit to Atletico's new stadium.  Get in touch!: europe@thefootballramble.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

This week the team tackle the sizeable issue in Catalonia and how Barcelona have found themselves in the middle of the maelstrom, Gerard Piqué's role and what might be next for Ernesto Valverde's men. There's also time to discuss the suspension of Lille's game at Amiens due to a partial stadium collapse, Carlo Ancelotti's departure from Bayern Munich and where he may next find gainful employment, and Vincenzo Montella's travails at Milan.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The On The Continent guys are back and this week they're discussing the big game in Istanbul as Fenerbahce took on Besiktas at Sükru Sarakoglu and Timo Werner's ears incurred the wrath of the Black Eagles' fanbase just a few days later. Elsewhere there's chat about Real Betis, Andrea Agnelli's badly-timed indiscretions and a possible move for Chelsea's Antonio Conte back to his homeland.As ever there's also time for your questions and comments, which you can involve yourself with by contacting us @otcpod on Twitter and Instagram and europe@thefootballramble.com if email's your bag. ¡Vamos! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Another Wednesday rolls around and this week Marcus, Luke, James and Andy get stuck into the Neymar-Cavani spat, what this means for PSG in a wider context and whether Cavani has a future at the club.  We also touch down in Portugal, Germany, Spain and Switzerland (briefly) as well as taking your questions and comments and observations from the world of football all over Europe. Chapeau! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

This week's On The Continent opens with chat about Lazio and whether everyone (including our resident Italian football expert James) has overlooked them and their chances of the Serie A title this year after their big win over Milan at the weekend. We also ask what's happening with Bayern Munich, wonder what the future holds for Leo Messi and debate Gareth Bale's Real Madrid prospects. Elsewhere there's time for a whistlestop tour of Ligue Un and a bit on the Champions League too.And don't forget David Moyes. Don't ever forget David Moyes. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy