Ask OTC: Abysmal Ajax, saving Real Sociedad, and the number 10’s place in European football

Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge answer more of your burning European football questions, as we try to find out why Ajax and Real Sociedad are in their respective messes - and how they can dig themselves out.Plus: can Schalke finally secure promotion? What’s the number 10’s place in European football after tough domestic starts for Florian Wirtz and Xavi Simons? And which European clubs would we like to manage ourselves?To get involved on the Discord and enjoy ad-free episodes of On The Continent and more, head to patreon.com/footballramble and subscribe!Ask us a question on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and email us here: [email protected].**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!**On The Continent is your definitive podcast for European football. Subscribe for new podcasts every single week and throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.