Welcome to Eurotales, where we offer a refreshing change from the same old stories about European football's top clubs. This week, we're heading to France to catch up with our friend, respected journalist Roy Calley, now based in the beautiful French Riviera. After years with the BBC, Roy was drawn to OGC Nice, where he's now a season ticket holder…

Serie A beckons once more, fresh from last season's goal-fest. Bologna's fairytale run to Champions League qualification under Motta, led by Zirkzee, reminded us of football's enduring magic. Yet success breeds change, and both have departed. Now, eyes turn to potential dark horses. Could Torino be this year's Bologna? Their blistering start - unbe…

Celtic's Champions League ambitions face a stark contrast to their domestic dominance. At home, Brendan Rodgers' side rules supreme, a giant among minnows. Yet in Europe, they stumble against titans. This disparity highlights a pressing issue: Can the Hoops transcend their "big fish, small pond" status? The Scottish powerhouse boasts a rich Europea…

Today, we talk to French Football Expert John Porter Editor of the renowned French Football publication The Crazy Dribbler about one of the most talked-about teams in Ligue 1, Lyon. After ending last season with a bang, many believed that they would be a top contender this season. The summer transfer window was chaotic with comings and goings more …

Exciting Times for RB Leipzig Last week brought a wave of excitement for Bundesliga team RB Leipzig. They learned about their opponents in the new Champions League format. On the pitch, Bundesliga Matchday two featured Marco Rose's Leipzig facing Xabi Alonso and his unbeaten Bayern Leverkusen. Leverkusen had a remarkable 35-game unbeaten streak. Le…

WE ARE BACK: Welcome back to Eurotales for Season 2, the big kick offs are just just days away now, to get you in the mood and back in the groove, we welcome back our Saints expert Fraser Spinney to dissect Southampton's preparations as they embark on another Premier League campaign. Fraser is engrained in all things Southampton, he is part of the …

Hello everyone and welcome back to Eurotales! This week, we are diving into the trenches of the Serie A relegation battle with a special focus on Udinese. Known for their ability to unearth hidden talents, this club has been a force to be reckoned with in recent years despite their modest resources. But this season, they find themselves in a precar…

This week we are graced by Ligue 1 fountain of knowledge, THE MAGNIFICENT French football Robin Bairner, a man who oozies Ligue1 after working in French football in excess of 20years, we are going to discuss a club and manager that in many aspects have not been lauded to a level that they perhaps deserve. We preview the almighty clash of Lille v As…

As you all know, earlier in the season, ogc Nice was the talk of the town with their impressive defense and their new manager, Francesco Farioli, leading the team to success. But, what happened? How did this team go from being on top of their game to struggling to stay afloat? Well, after three consecutive defeats on their home turf, it's safe to s…

Just weeks ago, Jose’s love affair in the eternal city with Roma ended, the Mourinho effect on Roma led to the fans of the Italian club falling in love with the cult manager. A European trophy now dons the hallowed halls of Roma thanks to Jose’s tenure, it would not be a jump to say that Mourinho is the most popular Roma manager in modern times. Wi…

Today, we're talking about one of the most inspiring underdog tales in European football - the story of RC Lens. with renowned French football expert Robin Bairner (X- @RBairner) . You may have heard about other underdog teams like Brighton and Leverkusen, but do you know about the remarkable journey of this club from the north of France? The brill…

Prepare to be amazed by the remarkable story of Como, a once-forgotten football club that has risen from the depths of bankruptcy to become one of the most captivating projects in European football. Brace yourself for a tale of resilience, ambition, and star-studded backing. Como may have been away from the Serie A spotlight since 2003, but in Augu…

One of Germany’s most famous clubs Werder Bremen are on a crest of a wave, at the weekend the club celebrated their 125th birthday in style with a 1-0 win over Mainz. Historically, only Bayern and Dortmund are more successful than Bremen. Since we beckoned in a new year, Werder Bremen have started showing stoic resolve. Werder’s men have now gone s…

Strikers, goal getters, predators are eulogised and chronicled by great writers, they are admired and treasured when a special one dons your club’s shirt. In modern times, they are becoming harder to come by but perhaps there is one hiding in plain sight in League Two who dons the International colours of Iraq and comes endowed with a scouse accent…

Last summer Arsenal signed West Ham captain Declan Rice for a whooping reported 105-million -pounds, the fee naturally raised some eyebrows given the player’s contract was in its final year. The signing of Rice represented a shift in recruitment ethos from an Arsenal standpoint, they shifted their hunger for signing youth to head-hunting some exper…

The first of our Transfer Watch series, join us on a January Bundesliga scouting mission as we profile three shinning lights full of potential but still remarkably sailing below the radar of media attention for now... Jan Niklas Beste – Heidenham – The Assist King - Winger Maximillian Beier – Hoffenheim – Rising Star - Striker Angelo Stiller – Stut…

There is plenty of underdog stories across the European football landscape so far this season, Aston Villa, Girona and Ipswich Town to name just a few but perhaps one that is not getting enough traction is the incredible story of Thiago Motta and Bologna. Last weekend they vanquished Jose Mourinho’s Roma 2-0, a win which sees them solidify their po…

Some months ago, amid a tirade of spending fortunes in the transfer market akin to someone on Supermarket Sweep. BlueCo owners of Premier League club Chelsea procured a majority stake in French Ligue 1 club Strasbourg. The French club have smashed their transfer record since and hired a big-name manager in Patrick Vieira, but is all well at this hi…

Welcome to Eurotales football podcast, every club, league & fanbase has a story to tell and we aim to tell it. This week we explore the rise of Jobe Bellingham playing at Sunderland, the starlet is surrounded by fellow youngsters. The Black Cats have the youngest side in the Championship. At just 18 Jobe is playing week in and week out in a league …

OGC Nice are in sensational form at the top of Ligue 1, after 11 games the club from the south coast, on the banks of Mediterranean are one point ahead of behemoths of Paris, PSG. 16.5 hours of Ligue 1 football played under their new coach Italian coach Francesco Farioli and incredibly they have not been behind for a single minute of action thus fa…

Welcome to Eurotales Football Podcast This week we place Serie A side Lecce under the microscope, they started the season with aplomb, their first five Serie A encounters saw them go unbeaten, three victories and two draws, saw fans of the club from the southern city dreaming of a possible European charge. Their last 5 games however have not been s…

Welcome to Eurotales football podcast, every club, league & fanbase has a story to tell and we aim to tell it. This week we are joined by Bundesliga expert Rune Gjerulff Petersen (Twitter - @runegjerulff) founder of premier German football website Bullinews.com There is a side causing quite the stir amongst the juggernauts of the Bundesliga, after …

20-year-old attacker Louie Barry was once on the books of Barcelona, he became the first Englishman to play for the Spanish giant’s famous academy La Masia during his time with the Catalans. For one so young he has been subject to much fanfare and headlines, he was famously dubbed ‘little Vardy’ by Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp after he announced …

Welcome to Eurotales football podcast, every club, league & fanbase has a story to tell and we aim to tell it. This week we are joined by European football expert Richard Pike to preview Matchday One in the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League. Chapter 1 - The Champions League - Newcastle Utd descend on the San Siro to take AC Mila…

Welcome to Eurotales football podcast, every club, league & fanbase has a story to tell and we aim to tell it. This international week we are joined a very special guest, Luca Lagvilava from the quite brilliant Georgian Footy Twitter Page. We discuss * The meteoric rise of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia at Napoli * Georgia's march up the FIFA Rankings * The…

Welcome to Eurotales football podcast, every club, league & fanbase has a story to tell and we aim to tell it. This week we are joined by two very special guests. Chapter 1 – Cambridge Utd Homegrown & On The Rise, three wins from the opening exchanges has seen the Us surprise more than a few in League One, Jake @Swindlehurst from the brilliant Unde…

Welcome to the Eurotales Football Podcast, every club, league & fanbase has a story to tell and we aim to tell it. This week we are joined by two gifted guests. Chapter 1 - Destination Ligue 1 with Baptiste Renauld @LeClassiquePod from the Official Ligue 1 Podcast we take a look at the latest happenings in the League of Talents, Ligue One has explo…

Welcome to Eurotales football podcast, every club, league & fanbase has a story to tell and we aim to tell it. This week we are joined by two very special guests. Chapter 1 - A New Look AC Milan Infused With Data Scouting By The Same Owners As Ligue 1 Sensations Toulouse - @R_Kharman from the sensational Serie A Sitdown Show joins us to detail a bu…

Welcome to The Eurotales Football Podcast, every club, league & fanbase has a story to tell and we aim to tell it. This week we are explore two clubs on contrasting journeys. Chapter 1 - A Turbulent Summer For Wolves Could Get Worse Harry joins us from the excellent The Wolves 77 Club to discuss all things Fosun and Lopetegui, where is Mr Vaseline …

Welcome to Eurotales football podcast, every club, league & fanbase has a story to tell and we aim to tell it. This week we are joined by three very special guests. Chapter 1 - Deep Dive To Germany's Second Tier Bundesliga 2 - We take deep dive into the biggest league you've not heard enough about Bundesliga2 with the terrific @MatthewKaragich from…

Welcome to Eurotales football podcast, every club, league & fanbase has a story to tell and we aim to tell it. This week we are joined by four very special guests. Chapter 1 - The Ipswich Town Renaissance With @Benjaminbloom from the barnstorming Benjamin Bloom Football Channel & @PowleyJacob from the amazing Blue Monday Podcast guide us through th…

Welcome to Eurotales football podcast, every club, league & fanbase has a story to tell and we aim to tell it. This week we are joined by three very special guests. Chapter 1 - OGC Nice Are Ominously Quiet This Transfer Window we are joined by Nice season ticket holder and expert @RoyCalley. Roy worked as a BBC Journalist for 20 plus years travelli…

Welcome to Eurotales football podcast, every club, league & fanbase has a story to tell and we aim to tell it. This week we are joined by three very special guests. Chapter 1 - Rennes Are A Side Awash With Attacking Talent We are off to Ligue 1 in France to explore a side full of potential in Stade Rennais, we are joined by the passionate & knowled…

Welcome to Eurotales football podcast, every club, league & fanbase has a story to tell and we aim to tell it. This week we are joined by three very special guests. Chapter 1 - The Saudi Effect On European Football with the magnificent @DougieCritchley from Sky Sports & Football Daily gives us his expert take. Chapter 2 - Luton Town Are Premier Lea…

Welcome to Eurotales football podcast, every club, league & fanbase has a story to tell and we aim to tell it. This week we are joined by three very special guests. Chapter 1 - Burnley are back amongst the Bigboys of the Premier League, We explore what is lowdown with Burnley 2.0 led by an exciting manager in Vincent Kompany. Tom Whittaker - @tomcl…

Welcome to Eurotales Football Podcast, every club, league & fanbase has a story to tell and we aim to tell it. This week we are joined by three very special guests. Chapter 1 - We Explore What Next For Monaco, with @LukeEntwistle from Get French Football News & the Official Ligue 1 Podcast, the French club finds itself at somewhat of a crossroads i…

Welcome to Eurotales football podcast, every club, league & fanbase has a story to tell and we aim to tell it. This week we are joined by three very special guests. Chapter 1 - Life After Tudor for Marseille @Jeremy_Magan from the Official Ligue 1 Podcast & Host of Ligue 1 Podcast - Casser Les Lignes discusses the what next for the French giants af…

Episode one , a chat about the new Venom movie