Podcast appearances and mentions of nicky bandini

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Jonathan Wilson as PSG win their first European Cup with an emphatic 5-0 win over Inter. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez, and Jose Del Valle react to the Brazilian national team announcing Carlo Ancelotti as their new head coach. Plus, Serie A reporter Nicky Bandini joins the show to discuss the importance of Christian Pulisic to AC Milan and Santi Gimenez being involved in the AC Milan striker inconsistencies. Then, reaction to David Beckham being irked by some comments from Minnesota United after Inter Miami fell to them.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez, and Jose Del Valle react to the Brazilian national team announcing Carlo Ancelotti as their new head coach. Plus, Serie A reporter Nicky Bandini joins the show to discuss the importance of Christian Pulisic to AC Milan and Santi Gimenez being involved in the AC Milan striker inconsistencies. Then, reaction to David Beckham being irked by some comments from Minnesota United after Inter Miami fell to them.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After guiding Inter to two Champions League finals in three years, where does Simone Inzaghi rank amongst Europe's best coaches? Elsewhere in Serie A, with one defeat in their last six matches, has Igor Tudor done enough to convince Juventus he's the right man for next season? Plus, would Vanja Milinković-Savić be an effective back-up for Andre Onana at Manchester United? Could a Leroy Sané and Mikel Arteta reunion be on the horizon? And who is emerging as the next young superstar in Italy? Join Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini for the answers to your European football questions!Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Philippe Auclair reflect on Arsenal being knocked out of the Champions League by PSG. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Wow, wow, wow! Have we ever seen a better Champions League semi-final than Inter vs Barcelona?Andy tells Dotun and Nicky Bandini why he thinks it might be the best two-legged tie he's ever witnessed.Elsewhere, the race for next season's Champions League spots is heating up in Italy - with just one point separating fourth and seventh - and Bayern Munich have regained the Bundesliga title, a feat more impressive than it looks on paper.Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Nicky Bandini as Arsenal try and lick their wounds after they failed to gain an edge at home against PSG in the first leg of their semi-final clash in the Champions League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

After a disappointing chapter at Juventus - and time away from the touchline - could Max Allegri be set for a return to Milan? And given recent discourse around the gap between the Premier League and the Championship, are we seeing a similar pattern emerging elsewhere in Europe?Plus, how might Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa fare in the Premier League? Has Marcus Rashford's Aston Villa renaissance caught the attention of any European giants? And has Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's PSG breakthrough sparked other clubs to look to more ‘unconventional' leagues? Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini are here to tackle all of your European football questions!Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just when you thought it was Inter's to lose, Antonio Conte's Napoli have crept up on his former club once again. But of course, this is Antonio Conte - so naturally, things aren't all fine and rosy in his camp.Nicky Bandini joins Dotun & Andy to explain why yet another classic ‘Conte-ism' isn't likely to derail Napoli's Scudetto charge, even if it means winning a play-off in Milan.Elsewhere, Niko Kovač has Dortmund clicking again, but how deep does the renovation need to go at the Westfalenstadion? Plus, Paulo Fonseca's Lyon look close to falling apart after two crushing defeats against Manchester United and Saint-Étienne.Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Philippe Auclair as Arsenal win 2-1 in Madrid to knock the holders out of the Champions League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez and Mauricio Pedroza react to Weston McKennie being named among 13 players in an illegal gambling probe. Nicky Bandini joins the show to explain the details of the investigation. Plus, the guys react to polarizing weekends abroad for Christian Pulisic, Santiago Gimenez and Giovanni Reyna. Also, the crew argue if Kevin De Bruyne should move to MLS and criticize another possible World Cup expansion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez and Mauricio Pedroza react to Weston McKennie being named among 13 players in an illegal gambling probe. Nicky Bandini joins the show to explain the details of the investigation. Plus, the guys react to polarizing weekends abroad for Christian Pulisic, Santiago Gimenez and Giovanni Reyna. Also, the crew argue if Kevin De Bruyne should move to MLS and criticize another possible World Cup expansion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Nick Ames as Declan Rice scores two incredible free kicks to help Arsenal beat Real Madrid 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Nicky Bandini, Lucy Ward and Paul Watson as Thomas Tuchel maintains his 100% start with England. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

It's hard to believe that Lamine Yamal is still just 17-years-old. After his exceptional display against Benfica, can we call him the greatest La Masia graduate since Lionel Messi? And with his teammate Raphinha grabbing two goals of his own on Tuesday night too, is he an early contender for the Ballon d'Or?Plus, could Mainz go one better than what Jürgen Klopp managed with them and achieve Champions League football? Why is Dortmund's form in Europe so different to their form in Germany? Could we see two Inzaghi's in Serie A next season? And are Bologna contenders for another Champions League qualification?Join Dotun, Andy & Nicky Bandini for the answers.Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini, Mark Langdon and Sid Lowe to chew over the Champions League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

It's that time of the year again! Today, we look at the Champions League's runners and riders and try to work out who will win Europe's premier club competition.Are Real Madrid inevitable? Is it finally PSG's year? Could Barcelona or Bayern Munich upset the favourites? And is it foolish to forget about Inter? Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini are here to give you all the valuable insight you need ahead of the final stages of the Champions League.Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Mark Langdon look back on Manchester City's limp Champions League exit in Madrid and the rest of the playoffs. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Philippe Auclair as the Champions League playoff round begins, featuring a five-goal thriller in Manchester. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Manchester City spent big this January, but is their deadline day signing Nico González the best of their business? Elsewhere in the window, Juventus looked to England to strengthen their defence, but is Newcastle's Lloyd Kelly really the man to improve their back line?Plus, Atlético Madrid accuse Real Madrid of trying to put pressure on referees ahead of the Madrid derby (shock), Andrea Belotti gets another chance at a European giant, and what on earth is Marcus Edwards doing at Burnley?Join Dotun, Andy, and Nicky Bandini for the answers.Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robyn Cowen is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Sam Dalling as Newcastle breeze past Arsenal to book their place in the League Cup final. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

AC Milan saw off Roma last night with a little help from their Premier League imports, new and old. However, Nicky Bandini explains to Dotun and Andy why she is still not certain that their new look team will be enough to qualify for the Champions League.Elsewhere, Bayer Leverkusen are up to their old tricks again, but will it be enough to stay in the Bundesliga title race? And can Valencia escape relegation from La Liga? Andy reckons so…Check out Andy and Lars' Istanbul YouTube adventure HEREAsk us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini, Jonathan Fadugba and Barney Ronay to discuss the Champions League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

The January transfer window has swung open so which players on the continent desperately need a move? Enzo Le Fée has swapped sunny Rome for... less sunny Sunderland, but how on earth did they convince him to come?Plus, what went wrong for João Pereira at Sporting? What's next for Julen Lopetegui after leaving West Ham? And is Carlos Corberán the man to keep Valencia in La Liga?Join Dotun, Andy & Nicky Bandini for the answers.Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Rushden is joined by Nicky Bandini, Jonathan Fadugba and Sam Dalling as Newcastle win League Cup semi-final first leg at Arsenal. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Philippe Auclair discuss big wins for Liverpool and Villa, while Brest's dream continues. Plus, David Squires joins to chat about his new book. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

RB Leipzig are six games without a win, so how long can Marco Rose keep his job? João Pereira's Sporting suffer a humiliating defeat to Santa Clara, so is he really ready for the job?Plus, Raúl Asencio thriving in the deep end, the puzzling Samuel Chukwueze, and our favourite playmakers on the continent.Join Dotun, Andy & Nicky Bandini as they answer all of your questions.Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What defines a blip and have Barcelona just recovered from one? Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini disagree over just that question on today's OTC.Elsewhere, Nicky explains why there is no need to worry about Claudio Ranieri at Roma just yet, despite only having one point from three games. Plus, who is the best player in the Bundesliga? It's not who you might think…Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Archie Rhind-Tutt as City's crisis deepens and Arsenal produce their best performance in the Champions League this season. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Roma have brought Claudio 'dilly ding, dilly dong' Ranieri out of retirement, but can he really be their long-term solution? Elsewhere, Éder Militão and Mauro Icardi both suffer ACL injuries, so where do Real Madrid and Galatasaray go from here?Plus, Fiorentina are exceeding expectations under Raffaele Palladino, Lyon beat Saint-Étienne in Le Derby, and why do European fans put up with anti-social kick-off times?Andy, David Cartlidge & Nicky Bandini are here with the answers.Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One point separates the top five teams in Serie A. But who is best placed to challenge Inter for the Scudetto? Andy gets David Cartlidge and Nicky Bandini to revealed their thoughts on who might be in the title race come the end of the season.Elsewhere, it's been an explosive week for Roberto De Zerbi, Nicky explains how he could be feeling the pressure of life at Marseille. Plus, Kylian Mbappé misses international duty again, but could Didier Deschamps have handled things a bit better?Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini, and Mark Langdon to discuss the latest Champions League games and look ahead to the weekend's Premier League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Dotun, Nicky Bandini and David Cartlidge dive into your curious continental queries, and they begin with another edition of what seems to have become an annual question: should Atlético Madrid be searching for Diego Simeone's replacement?Elsewhere, we discuss the chaotic mess at Roma, who were dusted up by a former academy prospect at the weekend, and look over Francesco Faroili's encouraging start at Ajax. Plus, Mario Balotelli's back in Italy - but can he rediscover that magic?Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Real Madrid boycotted the Ballon d'Or after Rodri beat Vinicius Jr to the main prize. Were they right to do so or was it a convenient distraction after they lost 4-0 to Barcelona? Today, Dotun Adebayo, Nicky Bandini and David Cartlidge explain why they don't support Real Madrid's decision to skip the ceremony.Elsewhere, Antonio Conte's Napoli are top of Serie A. Can they go all the way and how are Inter coping with the pressure of being favourites? Plus, David and Nicky tell you everything you need to know about Rúben Amorim.Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vinícius Júnior is the favourite for the Ballon d”Or, but has he actually been the best player in the world? Meanwhile, Nuri Şahin's Borussia Dortmund looked good against Real Madrid until they didn't - was it an embarrassment for the Dortmund coach?Plus, Monaco's unbeaten streak continues, there's a second giant on the horizon in Paris, and could Roma legend Francesco Totti really make a comeback?Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini are here with the answers!Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy joins us live from Barcelona airport after watching Raphinha & co bury Bayern Munich. Today, he tells Dotun and Nicky Bandini why it is one of the best games he has been to in a long time.Elsewhere, is it too early to say Juventus' home form is a crisis? Nicky thinks so but she also explains why Thiago Motta's side are still a work in progress. Plus, Peter Bosz's PSV are flying once again. Maybe doing plan A better is all they needed all along…Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Lars Sivertsen as Madrid overcome a two-goal deficit against Dortmund and Aston Villa win their third consecutive Champions League game. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

An Ousmane Dembélé-less PSG suffered defeat to Arsenal on Tuesday, so does this prove the Parisians are better off with Dembélé in their side? Marco Rose described Juventus as one of the favourites to win the Champions League, but is that fair or is Rose getting overexcited? Plus, Robert Lewandowski keeps scoring, Pep Lijnders struggles with Salzburg, and should Andrea Pirlo call time on his managerial career?Join Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini for the answers.Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertson, and Nicky Bandini to discuss all the Champions League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Two wins from two for Bayer Leverkusen but are they contenders for the Champions League? Today, Dotun, Andy and Nicky Bandini assess how equipt Xabi Alonso's side are to fight on two fronts.Elsewhere, there have been a number of heavy defeats in this season's Champions League, is the new format to blame or could it be another reason? And José Mourinho has written some new hits but can he be a success in Türkiye?Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: otc@footballramble.com.For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: patreon.com/footballramble.***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!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Mark Langdon as the Champions League season begins with big wins for Liverpool and Aston Villa.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Archie Rhind-Tutt as Spurs drop points away at Leicester and Serie A kicks off. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini, Lars Sivertsen and Phil Kitromilides for the first Euro pod of the season. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Nicky Bandini joins Max Rushden and Barry Glendenning to discuss everything from Young Gunners bus trips to covering games at San Siro. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Mark Pougatch as Turkey beat Austria to book a place against the Netherlands in the quarter-finals.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

This is a brilliant segment from our sister show – On The Continent – that we thought you had to hear. This week, Andy and Dotun were joined by Nicky Bandini to discuss Italy's dramatic exit on Saturday and Nicky brilliantly explains how things went wrong – both on the pitch and in the press room for Luciano Spalletti. Note to self: if you're thinking about saying something that will mean you need to phone up a journalist at 2am to apologise, probably don't.This is section two of yesterday's episode, so to hear the full thing search ‘On The Continent' in your podcast app and hit subscribe for more throughout the rest of the Euros!We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com!Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nedum Onuoha and Nicky Bandini as the hosts win in controversial style and the holders bow out disgracefully. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, George Elek and Nicky Bandini as Italy score a stoppage-time equaliser that sees them through to the round of 16 at Euro 2024. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini, Troy Townsend and Barney Ronay after England struggle to a 1-1 draw with Denmark. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini, Dan Bardell and Nick Ames as day two of Euro 2024 provides goals, goals, goals. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod