Football Ramble Presents

Hi gang! You’ll be delighted to hear there’s no rest for the wicked, as the OTC chaps will continue to plough on through the summer. First up on today’s show, we head over to Atletico Madrid. They’ve been the subject of many transfer headlines over the last few weeks, so we get stuck into the rumours to try and work out who’s coming in and who’s heading out. Elsewhere on the continent, James talks us through the heartbreak surrounding Francesco Totti’s departure from Roma and scepticism at Maurizio Sarri’s arrival at Juventus. Does this represent a change in philosophy for the Juventini? There’s also time to talk about the European Under 21 Championships, the Women’s World Cup and answer some of your gratefully-received correspondence. There will be no Mailbag episodes throughout this summer, as we’ll incorporate your questions into the main show. If you want to get in touch, drop us an email: show@otcpod.com, or find us on Twitter @otcpod! ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Jonathan Wilson and James Horncastle join Luke for this edition of the Mailbag, and the team open proceedings with a look at unambitious footballers— including William Carvalho who Jonathan thinks only seems to play in green and white. Odd.  Elsewhere we appraise Marcelo's time at Real Madrid, marvel at the power of languages (particularly when Brendan Rodgers tries to speak them), and take another look at the prospect of a European Super League, the conversational topic that WILL NOT DIE. Hit us up: show@otcpod.com, and @otcpod on Twitter. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

It's the second part of ATM's Women's World Cup sojourn as the hosts come to town, and the excitement is evident as France face their toughest test yet in Norway. A sold-out stadium cheers on the hosts and the fans tell us what hosting the competition means, while former Norway international Solveig Gulbrandsen talks to us about where the Norwegian game is at the moment - and about how much star player Ada Hegerberg is missed. At The Match episodes work on a standalone basis, but to catch up on Series 1 & 2, please search 'At The Match' in your podcast app. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

It's Wednesday and that can only mean one thing - On The Continent has landed! This time around we open proceedings with an appraisal of the UEFA Nations League, now the trophy has made its way to Portugal, before having a look at the latest Euro 2020 qualifiers and taking in the latest news from the Women's World Cup. Elsewhere there's Paulo Fonseca's move to Roma, Eden Hazard's move to Real Madrid, and some other chutney about GoalkeeperBAE Gigi Buffon. To get in touch for our Mailbag show, it's show@otcpod.com  ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

At The Match can only start its summer series in one place - at the eagerly-anticipated Women’s World Cup. In the first of two episodes from Nice in the tournament’s opening week, we’re at the meeting between fancied England and first-time finalists Scotland, with hoards of Brits descending on a sun-soaked Côte d’Azur.  Andy talks to Deborah Dilworth of the FSA at the Fans Embassy, as she tells us about the challenges of ensuring a good time for all those fans and how looking out from supporters of the women’s game differs from the organisation’s role at a men’s tournament. Then, as the atmosphere builds, journalist and Scotland fan Gabriel Antoniazzi fills us in on how the women’s game is restoring national pride and about his hopes for what this World Cup will do for the women’s game. At The Match episodes work on a standalone basis, but to catch up on Series 1 & 2, please search 'At The Match' in your podcast app. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Guten tag everyone! Welcome to the Mailbag. Andy Brassell is back alongside James Horncastle to respond to your questions on European football.  We begin with a look at Real Betis midfielder Giovani Lo Celso and his potential move to Spurs. After that, we shoot over to Italy where Paulo Maldini has become Milan’s technical director. James explains how that will take shape. There’s also time for Andy to try and convince an Evertonian about the talents of Lyon's Bertrand Traoré, ahead of a rumoured move to the Premier League.  Got your own question to put to the chaps? Email us at show@otcpod.com, or it's @otcpod on Twitter. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Greetings one and all! This week the chaps explore the reactions from around the continent to the Champions League final. Was that disappointing feeling we felt in England reciprocated elsewhere? There’s more managerial change at the top of Serie A, as Antonio Conte’s appointment at Inter captures our imagination— could throw a spanner in next season’s title race?.  And in Spain Julien Lopetegui is the new Sevilla boss, which seems fortunate to some, and Real Madrid sign Luka Jovic for big money.  ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Happy weekend, one and all— welcome to the Mailbag! Jonathan Wilson and James Horncastle are still in situ and here to answer some more of your Continental queries. This time around, we take a look at Napoli and the uncertainty around their future— can they catch Juve in the coming seasons? Elsewhere, we revel in Bologna's miraculous turnaround (and the city's culinary delights, of course), and cast an eye over the recent U17 European Championships. We then round off the show by answering some of your burning Twitter questions. Got your own question to put to the chaps? Email us at show@otcpod.com, or it's @otcpod on Twitter. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

My word, the final day of the season in Italy didn’t disappoint, did it? After free-scoring Atalanta qualified for the Champions League for the first time in their history, James speaks of his admiration for the club and the manager Gian Piero Gasperini.  Meanwhile over in France, Marseille have appointed André Villas-Boas! A bit baffled, James and special guest Jonathan Wilson try to piece together his management career and wonder what he’ll bring to the job.  And, of course, there’s time to talk about the upcoming Champions League final, as Klopp and Poch go head-to-head once again.  ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Happy Saturday, one and all!  This time around on *your* Mailbag, we kick off proceedings with talk of the magnificent job Fabio Liverani has done at Lecce, a team who will be plying their trade in Serie A next season for the first time since 2006. After that we pack in questions about clubs in Europe with the most untapped potential, the finest young centre backs destined for a move, and the evergreen Claudio Pizarro who, at almost 41 years of age, has just signed a contract extension at Werder Bremen. Tell us what's on your mind - show@otcpod.com ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The football may be winding down for the season, but that doesn't mean On The Continent are showing any signs of slowing up. Straight off the bat this week we tuck into the somewhat surprising news that Max Allegri has been given the boot at Juventus, as well as speculating who the next boss of the Old Lady might be. Elsewhere in Serie A, there's plenty of drama down the bottom going into the final day, across in France Lyon have a new head coach, and in Spain everyone is wondering what's going to happen next in the big Zinedine Zidane v Gareth Bale stand off. Hold on to your hats! To get in touch, it's show@otcpod.com on them there emails, and @otcpod on the socials. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Greetings all, it’s Mailbag time! We begin with Schalke’s decision to appoint former Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner after their disappointing season.  James and Andy then delve into the world of free transfers and the reasons for players potentially running down their contracts.  After that, James talks to us about Serie B hero Davide Moscardelli and his beautiful beard.  show@otcpod.com is the destination for your emails, we'd love to hear from you. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

With the news that Antoine Griezmann has finally announced his departure from Atletico, we discuss how this will affect the club’s future. Then, we celebrate Robin van Persie as he brings his storied career to a close. Over in Germany, Andy weighs up both Bayern and Dortmund’s chances of clinching the title on the final day of the season, and there’s time for James to eulogise over Daniele de Rossi’s career at Roma, after the news that he will part ways with the club. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

We start this weekend's Mailbag episode with a rare trip to Scandinavia, focusing on what's gone wrong so far for Rosenborg in the Eliteserien. After that, there's time to assess who's on the better international comeback trail, Italy or Netherlands? We follow those two hot potatoes with a look at Rafael Benitez's reputation in Europe, but not before we give a full and frank assessment of the current state of Financial Fair Play since its implementation in 2012. But don't worry if that all sounds a bit too sensible - there's plenty of Game of Thrones puns to sink your teeth into. Valar Morghulis! show@otcpod.com is the destination for your emails, we'd love to hear from you. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The morning after Liverpool did *that* to Barcelona, we descend on the studio to discuss what it means for Barcelona, Ernesto Valverde, and Lionel Messi, as well as taking the time to congratulate Liverpool on what looks to be an era-defining performance. After that, it's a tearful goodbye from Diego Godin as he waves farewell to Atletico Madrid, we marvel at Bayern Munich's machine-like ability to relentlessly hunt down Borussia Dortmund, and then finish up with a look at the most exciting title race in Europe. And yes, that's right, it's in the Turkish Super Lig. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy