Andy Brassell
@andybrassell.bsky.social
Writer/talker on European football for On The Continent, Guardian, Talksport & more. Author. NBA lover. Serial sneaker owner & vinyl collector. Subscribe at lnk.to/otc
This week’s @sport.theguardian.com Bundesliga column on Deniz Undav, back from months of frustration and being leapfrogged by Nick Woltemade for Germany to make light of the latter’s Stuttgart exit www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Deniz Undav’s nose for goal is making Stuttgart forget all about Woltemade | Andy Brassell
Hat-trick against Dortmund showed striker’s instinct and invention as Sebastian Hoeness finds a solution yet again
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November 25, 2025 at 8:59 AM
This week’s @sport.theguardian.com Bundesliga column on Deniz Undav, back from months of frustration and being leapfrogged by Nick Woltemade for Germany to make light of the latter’s Stuttgart exit www.theguardian.com/football/202...
This week’s @gamblingcom.bsky.social tips with the north London derby & Barcelona going back to Camp Nou www.gambling.com/uk/news/euro...
Andy Brassell's Weekend Football Tips Including Arsenal Vs Tottenham
European football expert Andy Brassell shares his best tips for this weekend's action across Europe....
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November 21, 2025 at 4:43 PM
This week’s @gamblingcom.bsky.social tips with the north London derby & Barcelona going back to Camp Nou www.gambling.com/uk/news/euro...
Why Serie A is so tight, how Barcelona’s return to Camp Nou could be the making of them & more of your questions in this week’s Ask @otcpod.bsky.social with me @nickybandini.bsky.social & @larssivertsen.bsky.social lnk.to/otc
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November 21, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Why Serie A is so tight, how Barcelona’s return to Camp Nou could be the making of them & more of your questions in this week’s Ask @otcpod.bsky.social with me @nickybandini.bsky.social & @larssivertsen.bsky.social lnk.to/otc
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"Italy's problems aren't to do with quality, they're to do with psychology" 🧠
@andybrassell.bsky.social looks at the huge task ahead for Gennaro Gattuso as they enter the World Cup play-offs 🇮🇹
For a full breakdown of Italy's qualification campaign, be sure to tune into today's OTC! 👉 lnk.to/OTCpod
@andybrassell.bsky.social looks at the huge task ahead for Gennaro Gattuso as they enter the World Cup play-offs 🇮🇹
For a full breakdown of Italy's qualification campaign, be sure to tune into today's OTC! 👉 lnk.to/OTCpod
November 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
"Italy's problems aren't to do with quality, they're to do with psychology" 🧠
@andybrassell.bsky.social looks at the huge task ahead for Gennaro Gattuso as they enter the World Cup play-offs 🇮🇹
For a full breakdown of Italy's qualification campaign, be sure to tune into today's OTC! 👉 lnk.to/OTCpod
@andybrassell.bsky.social looks at the huge task ahead for Gennaro Gattuso as they enter the World Cup play-offs 🇮🇹
For a full breakdown of Italy's qualification campaign, be sure to tune into today's OTC! 👉 lnk.to/OTCpod
Italy feeling fragile as Norway fly high, Woltemade leads Germany and Pogback (again) discussed on this week’s @otcpod.bsky.social with me @nickybandini.bsky.social @larssivertsen.bsky.social lnk.to/otc
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November 20, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Italy feeling fragile as Norway fly high, Woltemade leads Germany and Pogback (again) discussed on this week’s @otcpod.bsky.social with me @nickybandini.bsky.social @larssivertsen.bsky.social lnk.to/otc
Need an extra hour to coax @dannykellywords.bsky.social off the roof so Trans Europe Express will be starting at the slightly later time of 2200 UK tonight on @talksport.com. But the full three hours - going through to 0100!
November 16, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Need an extra hour to coax @dannykellywords.bsky.social off the roof so Trans Europe Express will be starting at the slightly later time of 2200 UK tonight on @talksport.com. But the full three hours - going through to 0100!
What the Atlético takeover means for their future competitiveness, can Atalanta get back on track post-Jurić & content creator to scout all among your Ask @otcpod.bsky.social this week, answered by me & David Cartlidge with @radiodotun.bsky.social lnk.to/otc
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November 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
What the Atlético takeover means for their future competitiveness, can Atalanta get back on track post-Jurić & content creator to scout all among your Ask @otcpod.bsky.social this week, answered by me & David Cartlidge with @radiodotun.bsky.social lnk.to/otc
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You could hear the jeers across Europe as the international break reared its head again. But for Real Madrid, maybe it’s come at just the right time.
Dotun, @andybrassell.bsky.social & David Cartlidge discuss unrest at Madrid, Napoli’s wobble, Endrick to Lyon 👇
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Dotun, @andybrassell.bsky.social & David Cartlidge discuss unrest at Madrid, Napoli’s wobble, Endrick to Lyon 👇
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On The Continent - A European Football Podcast
Welcome to On The Continent, the dedicated European football feed brought to you by the Football Ramble. Dotun Adebayo and Andy Brassell are joined by the best European football experts to dissect the...
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November 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM
You could hear the jeers across Europe as the international break reared its head again. But for Real Madrid, maybe it’s come at just the right time.
Dotun, @andybrassell.bsky.social & David Cartlidge discuss unrest at Madrid, Napoli’s wobble, Endrick to Lyon 👇
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Dotun, @andybrassell.bsky.social & David Cartlidge discuss unrest at Madrid, Napoli’s wobble, Endrick to Lyon 👇
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Ivan Jurić is gone! 👀
We're gearing up for another #AskOTC! Be sure to get all of your questions in for Dotun, @andybrassell.bsky.social and David Cartlidge 👇
We're gearing up for another #AskOTC! Be sure to get all of your questions in for Dotun, @andybrassell.bsky.social and David Cartlidge 👇
November 11, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Ivan Jurić is gone! 👀
We're gearing up for another #AskOTC! Be sure to get all of your questions in for Dotun, @andybrassell.bsky.social and David Cartlidge 👇
We're gearing up for another #AskOTC! Be sure to get all of your questions in for Dotun, @andybrassell.bsky.social and David Cartlidge 👇
Wolfsburg are in a hole, and things might be about to get worse before they get better. This week’s @sport.theguardian.com Bundesliga column about a club trying to find its place in the new order of German football www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Paul Simonis runs out of road and leaves Wolfsburg living off past glories | Andy Brassell
Werder Bremen inflicted a seventh defeat in eight games on a club that has struggled to build an identity since 2009 title
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November 10, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Wolfsburg are in a hole, and things might be about to get worse before they get better. This week’s @sport.theguardian.com Bundesliga column about a club trying to find its place in the new order of German football www.theguardian.com/football/202...
New @otcpod.bsky.social today as me & the mighty @jonlegossip.bsky.social dissect last night’s Lyon 2 PSG 3. The champs make do without Hakimi & Mendes while OL make do with not much. Are some new stars emerging in the circumstances & have we got a real Ligue 1 title race? lnk.to/otc
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November 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
New @otcpod.bsky.social today as me & the mighty @jonlegossip.bsky.social dissect last night’s Lyon 2 PSG 3. The champs make do without Hakimi & Mendes while OL make do with not much. Are some new stars emerging in the circumstances & have we got a real Ligue 1 title race? lnk.to/otc
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🚩 Where does an alleged betting scandal leave Turkish football?
⚜️ Can Fiorentina avoid relegation?
👀 Which players have flown under the radar this season?
@larssivertsen.bsky.social joins Dotun and @andybrassell.bsky.social to get into it all on #AskOTC!
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⚜️ Can Fiorentina avoid relegation?
👀 Which players have flown under the radar this season?
@larssivertsen.bsky.social joins Dotun and @andybrassell.bsky.social to get into it all on #AskOTC!
Available now 👇
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On The Continent - A European Football Podcast
Welcome to On The Continent, the dedicated European football feed brought to you by the Football Ramble. Dotun Adebayo and Andy Brassell are joined by the best European football experts to dissect the...
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November 7, 2025 at 7:32 AM
🚩 Where does an alleged betting scandal leave Turkish football?
⚜️ Can Fiorentina avoid relegation?
👀 Which players have flown under the radar this season?
@larssivertsen.bsky.social joins Dotun and @andybrassell.bsky.social to get into it all on #AskOTC!
Available now 👇
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⚜️ Can Fiorentina avoid relegation?
👀 Which players have flown under the radar this season?
@larssivertsen.bsky.social joins Dotun and @andybrassell.bsky.social to get into it all on #AskOTC!
Available now 👇
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This week’s @gamblingcom.bsky.social tips featuring Palace v Brighton and a Sunday big one in France which has a couple of extra layers of intrigue www.gambling.com/uk/news/euro...
Andy Brassell's Weekend Football Tips Including Crystal Palace Vs Brighton
European football expert Andy Brassell shares his best tips for this weekend's action across Europe....
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November 7, 2025 at 10:08 AM
This week’s @gamblingcom.bsky.social tips featuring Palace v Brighton and a Sunday big one in France which has a couple of extra layers of intrigue www.gambling.com/uk/news/euro...
Bayern taking the big one in Paris, can Barça afford to give Lamine Yamal a breather & Galatasaray looking the part in the UCL at last. All discussed on this week’s @otcpod with me & the venerable @RADIODOTUN1 & @larssivertsen lnk.to/otc
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November 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Bayern taking the big one in Paris, can Barça afford to give Lamine Yamal a breather & Galatasaray looking the part in the UCL at last. All discussed on this week’s @otcpod with me & the venerable @RADIODOTUN1 & @larssivertsen lnk.to/otc
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Two European giants will lock horns this week 🔥
We're back with Ask OTC! Be sure to get your questions in for Dotun, @andybrassell.bsky.social and @larssivertsen.bsky.social 👇
We're back with Ask OTC! Be sure to get your questions in for Dotun, @andybrassell.bsky.social and @larssivertsen.bsky.social 👇
November 4, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Two European giants will lock horns this week 🔥
We're back with Ask OTC! Be sure to get your questions in for Dotun, @andybrassell.bsky.social and @larssivertsen.bsky.social 👇
We're back with Ask OTC! Be sure to get your questions in for Dotun, @andybrassell.bsky.social and @larssivertsen.bsky.social 👇
It was really good, but now it’s done. This weekend’s game brought down the curtain on a short but scintillating rivalry between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen. This week’s @sport.theguardian.com column www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Leverkusen’s capitulation at Bayern confirms demise of an engaging rivalry | Andy Brassell
Vincent Kompany’s side continued their magnificent form to end opponents’ record-breaking away run
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November 3, 2025 at 2:21 PM
It was really good, but now it’s done. This weekend’s game brought down the curtain on a short but scintillating rivalry between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen. This week’s @sport.theguardian.com column www.theguardian.com/football/202...
After last week’s clean sweep treble on @gamblingcom.bsky.social here are this week’s tips - and among them, how I’ve been won over by Strasbourg www.gambling.com/uk/news/andy...
Andy Brassell's Weekend Football Tips Including Tottenham Vs Chelsea
European football expert Andy Brassell shares his best tips for this weekend's action across Europe....
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October 31, 2025 at 2:10 PM
After last week’s clean sweep treble on @gamblingcom.bsky.social here are this week’s tips - and among them, how I’ve been won over by Strasbourg www.gambling.com/uk/news/andy...
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Xabi Alonso got his debut El Clásico win, and his Real Madrid side did it in some style! Jude Bellingham capped off a fantastic week with the goal that keeps Los Blancos top.
@andybrassell.bsky.social & David Cartlidge are here for the debrief 👇
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@andybrassell.bsky.social & David Cartlidge are here for the debrief 👇
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On The Continent - A European Football Podcast
Welcome to On The Continent, the dedicated European football feed brought to you by the Football Ramble. Dotun Adebayo and Andy Brassell are joined by the best European football experts to dissect the...
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October 27, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Xabi Alonso got his debut El Clásico win, and his Real Madrid side did it in some style! Jude Bellingham capped off a fantastic week with the goal that keeps Los Blancos top.
@andybrassell.bsky.social & David Cartlidge are here for the debrief 👇
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@andybrassell.bsky.social & David Cartlidge are here for the debrief 👇
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It’s this week’s @gamblingcom.bsky.social tips. Off to north-east Spain, north-east England and (drum roll) Scotland…. www.gambling.com/uk/news/euro...
Andy Brassell's Weekend Football Tips Including Newcastle Vs Fulham
European football expert Andy Brassell shares his best tips for this weekend's action across Europe....
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October 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
It’s this week’s @gamblingcom.bsky.social tips. Off to north-east Spain, north-east England and (drum roll) Scotland…. www.gambling.com/uk/news/euro...
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Don't sleep on Porto in the Europa League 🏆
They might have lost against Nottingham Forest last night, but they're looking serious this season 🇵🇹
@andybrassell.bsky.social's reaction from the City Ground ⬇️
They might have lost against Nottingham Forest last night, but they're looking serious this season 🇵🇹
@andybrassell.bsky.social's reaction from the City Ground ⬇️
October 24, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Don't sleep on Porto in the Europa League 🏆
They might have lost against Nottingham Forest last night, but they're looking serious this season 🇵🇹
@andybrassell.bsky.social's reaction from the City Ground ⬇️
They might have lost against Nottingham Forest last night, but they're looking serious this season 🇵🇹
@andybrassell.bsky.social's reaction from the City Ground ⬇️
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"We're focussed on this competition" 🏆
"I think the intensity here is a little higher, but I'm learning quickly" 💪
Igor Jesus spoke to @andybrassell.bsky.social after Nottingham Forest's huge 2-0 win against Porto! ⬇️
"I think the intensity here is a little higher, but I'm learning quickly" 💪
Igor Jesus spoke to @andybrassell.bsky.social after Nottingham Forest's huge 2-0 win against Porto! ⬇️
October 24, 2025 at 12:14 PM
"We're focussed on this competition" 🏆
"I think the intensity here is a little higher, but I'm learning quickly" 💪
Igor Jesus spoke to @andybrassell.bsky.social after Nottingham Forest's huge 2-0 win against Porto! ⬇️
"I think the intensity here is a little higher, but I'm learning quickly" 💪
Igor Jesus spoke to @andybrassell.bsky.social after Nottingham Forest's huge 2-0 win against Porto! ⬇️
Today’s Ask @otcpod.bsky.social with me & the heavenly pairing of @radiodotun.bsky.social & David Cartlidge. Can Schalke get it together for a promotion campaign? What is going so wrong at Ajax? And who are we taking in a new Football Manager season? lnk.to/otc
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October 24, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Today’s Ask @otcpod.bsky.social with me & the heavenly pairing of @radiodotun.bsky.social & David Cartlidge. Can Schalke get it together for a promotion campaign? What is going so wrong at Ajax? And who are we taking in a new Football Manager season? lnk.to/otc
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.@radiodotun.bsky.social, @andybrassell.bsky.social and David Cartlidge unpack a record-breaking Champions League matchday!
🐜 PSG keep going full Jay-Z
😬 Is Antonio Conte a 'one-game-a-week' manager?
🇺🇸 La Liga's Miami match is in tatters after a player revolt!
Join us! ⬇️ lnk.to/otcpod
🐜 PSG keep going full Jay-Z
😬 Is Antonio Conte a 'one-game-a-week' manager?
🇺🇸 La Liga's Miami match is in tatters after a player revolt!
Join us! ⬇️ lnk.to/otcpod
On The Continent - A European Football Podcast
Welcome to On The Continent, the dedicated European football feed brought to you by the Football Ramble. Dotun Adebayo and Andy Brassell are joined by the best European football experts to dissect the...
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October 23, 2025 at 12:49 PM
.@radiodotun.bsky.social, @andybrassell.bsky.social and David Cartlidge unpack a record-breaking Champions League matchday!
🐜 PSG keep going full Jay-Z
😬 Is Antonio Conte a 'one-game-a-week' manager?
🇺🇸 La Liga's Miami match is in tatters after a player revolt!
Join us! ⬇️ lnk.to/otcpod
🐜 PSG keep going full Jay-Z
😬 Is Antonio Conte a 'one-game-a-week' manager?
🇺🇸 La Liga's Miami match is in tatters after a player revolt!
Join us! ⬇️ lnk.to/otcpod
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The Champions League is back, and so is #AskOTC!
Be sure to get your questions in for Dotun, @andybrassell.bsky.social, and David Cartlidge below 👇
Be sure to get your questions in for Dotun, @andybrassell.bsky.social, and David Cartlidge below 👇
October 21, 2025 at 12:11 PM
The Champions League is back, and so is #AskOTC!
Be sure to get your questions in for Dotun, @andybrassell.bsky.social, and David Cartlidge below 👇
Be sure to get your questions in for Dotun, @andybrassell.bsky.social, and David Cartlidge below 👇
Harry Kane is acting, writing & singing the theme tune, while Niko Kovač is making the Dortmund players eat all their veg. Der Klassiker explained on today’s @otcpod.bsky.social with the mighty @archiert1.bsky.social & me lnk.to/otc
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October 20, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Harry Kane is acting, writing & singing the theme tune, while Niko Kovač is making the Dortmund players eat all their veg. Der Klassiker explained on today’s @otcpod.bsky.social with the mighty @archiert1.bsky.social & me lnk.to/otc