The Road to Nowhere European Football Podcast

Today marks a full year since the first ever episode of the podcast. So, to celebrate our first birthday, the boys thought they would record some bonus material for your listening (dis)pleasure. Alasdair, Barlow and Michael look back on how they met, the podcast journey so far, and some of the games they've been to which ultimately led to the launch of the Road to Nowhere European Football Podcast...

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael are joined by Total Football Analysis' Lee Scott for a fascinating insight into the world of football tactics. 0:50 - Rebuilding the Liverpool dynasty and the tactical hallmarks of Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds United side / 14:52 - The rise of Borussia Mönchengladbach coach Rene Maric, statistical trends to watch out for following the growth of xG and how to watch a game thr...

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at the key reasons behind SC Freiburg's stunning Bundesliga form, Antonio Conte's questionable tactics at Inter in recent weeks, the extent to which Ronald Koeman is due credit for Barcelona's recent improvement, the arrival of Marcelino marking an ambitious new era at Athletic Club, Waldemar Kita's c...

Alasdair and Barlow are joined by The Guardian's Top 100 Footballers panellist Alan Feehely to discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at the process and the research behind the Guardian's Top 100 Footballers list, the potential of Barcelona's Pedri, La Liga's Madrileño title race, Spanish football culture (with a focus on the city of Seville), where it went wrong for...

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at Julian Nagelsmann's and RB Leipzig's coming of age, Atalanta's potentially self-destructive internal politics, Niko Kovac's tactics at Monaco, Chacho Coudet turning Celta Vigo into La Liga's latest must-watch side, the sides challenging PSG in an enthralling Ligue 1 title race and more. 2:53 - How...

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael are joined by Football Italia producer Jonathan Grade for a nostalgic look back at Italian football in the 1990s. The boys discuss Napoli's fortunes post-Maradona, the iconic and the oft-overlooked Serie A sides of that era, the key players behind Real Sociedad’s impressive start to the La Liga season, Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim-inspired revival and more. 6:01 - Wh...

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at Atlético's mouthwatering Saturday night tie with Barcelona, Union Berlin’s Max Kruse-inspired second-season evolution, Newcastle United target Boulaye Dia's playing style and career trajectory, the significance of Cesare Prandelli’s appointment at Fiorentina, AC Milan’s title credentials (or lack t...

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at Sassuolo’s ceiling, Real Sociedad’s excellent start, Ronald Koeman’s de Jong/ Busquets dilemma, Lille’s memorable night in Milan, the secrets to Gladbach’s success, Benfica’s youthful front two and more. 1:46 - Are Real Sociedad playing the best football in Spain right now? / 13:50 - Why are Boruss...

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. 1:49 - How had Barcelona and Real Madrid been faring prior to El Clásico and who are the early-season candidates for relegation in La Liga? / 13:50 - Why are Racing Strasbourg struggling in Ligue 1 this season and is there cause for cautious optimism at the Meinau? / 25:16 - What tactical tweaks has...

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys discuss Dortmund's sustainability in the short and long term, the highly coveted Udinese playmaker Rodrigo de Paul, Javi Gracia's desire to leave Valencia after just three months in charge and more. 1:48 - Granada's European odyssey and Atlético Madrid's troubles in front of goal / 14:04 - Can Dortmun...

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael are joined by revered Italian football journalist Carlo Gargenese for an insightful look at the latest developments in Serie A and further afield. The boys discuss Andrea Pirlo's impressive start to life as head coach of Juventus, Schalke's woeful 2020, the mass exodus at struggling Valencia, the latest wonderkid to burst onto the scene at Stade Rennais and much more.&...

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael preview the imminent return of the Champions League. The boys look at David Silva's potentially last dance, Leo Messi's channelled frustration ahead of Barca's tie with Rino Gattuso's Napoli, PSG sans Kylian Mbappé, Atletico Madrid's hopes of going all the way and more. 1:28 - Can Juventus and Real Madrid overturn first-leg deficits? / 20:45 - Jerome Boateng's revenge...

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss the latest European football news. The boys look at Niko Kovac's appointment as the new manager of Monaco, the reasons behind Real Madrid's La Liga success, Lecce's Serie A survival hopes and much more. 1:58 - Will Nico Kovac rediscover success at Monaco? / 14:52 - Milan's managerial change of heart / 24:28 - Final day heartbreak for Leganes and the end of mult...

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss the latest European football news. The boys look at the La Liga relegation battle, Bayern Munich's Champions League aspirations, Ralf Rangnick's imminent appointment at AC Milan, Sporting Lisbon's wonderkids and more.  3:04 - Who will avoid the drop in Spain and what should we expect from Manuel Pellegrini at Real Betis? / 18:28 - Bayern on the hunt for th...

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss the latest European football news from across the continent. In just over an hour's worth of action, the boys analyse Lazio's title credentials following their thrilling midweek loss to Atalanta, the sacking of Rubi at Real Betis after just 33 games in charge, the relegation battle in German's Bundesliga and much more. 2:07 - Do Lazio have it in them to bounce...

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss the latest European football news from across the continent. In 48 euphoric minutes, the boys mull over Thursday night's El Gran Derbi, the Portuguese title race, the end of Saarbrücken's fairytale run in Germany's DFB Pokal and much more. 1:56 - El Gran Derbi post-match analysis / 13:36 - Portuguese title race and the Benfica bus attack / 16:24 - Serie A previ...

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss the latest European football news. The boys dissect Der Klassiker, preview the imminent return of La Liga and analyse the Ratcliffe's chemical football project. 5:46 - What is still left to play for in the Bundesliga? / 21:03 - Why is La Liga so entertaining and which young players should we look out for? / 34:30 - Who are INEOS and how do they plan to revoluti...

The boys are joined once again by Portuguese football author, Filipe D'Avillez, to discuss Euro 2000, José Mourinho's future and the success of Portuguese youth academies. 1:34 - Euro 2000 memories and Jose Mourinho's future / 14:15 - Portuguese youth academies and style of play / 21:21 - Rivalries, passion and Vitória S.C.

The boys are joined by Portuguese football author, Filipe D'Avillez, to discuss the Portuguese Cup, the iconic Estádio Nacional and the curious tale of the Portuguese Partick Thistle. 2:54 - The current situation in Portugal / 11:54 - What makes the Portuguese Cup and the Éstadio Nacional so magical? / 25:22 -  The cultural significance of football in Portugal and the typical Portuguese...

The boys are joined by Marton Balla, one of Europe's brightest young football data analysts, to discuss Norway's golden generation, South America's next top talent and much more.

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss three topical issues from the world of football. The boys look at the wonderful Dani Alves, the secret to Atalanta's Serie A success and the remarkable politics behind Roman Abramovich's ownership of Chelsea Football Club. 2:00 - Who is the tactical mastermind behind Atalanta's stunning Serie A success? 25:04 - What links the collapse of Russian communism in th...

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss three topical issues from the world of football. The boys dissect the rise and fall of former La Liga champions Deportivo La Coruña, the imprisonment of Ronaldinho in a Paraguayan prison and the Pozzo family's ownership of Udinese, Granada and Watford.  2:01 - the rise and fall of Deportivo La Coruña; 23:57 - the Pozzo family and their impact on the modern...

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss the latest European football news. The boys look at the Coronavirus, the La Liga relegation battle, the story behind Dietmar Hopp and Hoffenheim, PSG's Champions League joy and more.

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss the latest European football news. The boys look at the recent Champions League fixtures, the social media scandal at Barcelona, the impact of Coronavirus on Italian football, the form of Renato Sanches at Lille and more.

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss the latest European football news. There's a Milan derby for the ages, a disciplined performance from Leipzig, a depleted Barcelona, a majestic Dimitri Payet and more...