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The Offside Rule

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Lynsey Hooper and Natasha Dowie are here every week to discuss the latest news from women’s football, shining a light on the full pyramid from the Women’s Super League and Women’s Championship through to the Lionesses & news from across Europe. The Offside Rule X: @OffsideRulePod // Facebook: The Offside Rule // Instagram: offsiderulepod // YouTube: TheOffsideRuleTV The Offside Rule is a production by Listening Dog Media & Offside Media Productions.
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Episodes

FAWSL interview with Chelsea Ladies stars Rachel Williams and Eni Aluko after 5-2 win over Everton

Lynsey Hooper is joined by Rachel Williams and Eni Aluko to discuss this year's FAWSL action and CLFC's chances of lifting the trophy. There's loads of great content to discover at www.offsiderulepodcast.com - you can pop over to Twitter @offsiderulepod check out our YouTube channel 'The Offside Rule TV' and Like our Facebook page. Out every Thursday. The Offside Rule (We Get It!) is brought to you by Continental Tyres Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more abo...

Oct 07, 20149 min

The Offside Rule (Euro Show) - Match Week 2 Review

The Offside Rule Euro Show returns with Lynsey Hooper, Kait Borsay and Hayley McQueen. It's review time so sit back, relax and digest all the news from this weeks action in the UEFA Champions League and Europa League in just 20 minutes. Magical moments are discussed as well as fans who go the extra mile - inspired by events in a Moscow tower block.. Kate Partidge returns with a fishy Euro Bites, oh and there's a bit of Noah's Ark in there too. You can find us at www.offsiderule-europeanfootball....

Oct 03, 201422 min

The Offside Rule (We Get It!) WSL Round Up with Sue Smith

England and Doncaster Rovers' Sue Smith rounds up this week's action in the FAWSL for The Offside Rule (We Get It!). With WSL1 relegation decided and three teams in the balance to become WSL1 league champions as well as promotion from WSL2 to be decided.. it's all to play for as the season comes to a close. There's loads of great content to discover at www.offsiderulepodcast.com - you can pop over to Twitter @offsiderulepod check out our YouTube channel 'The Offside Rule TV' and Like our Faceboo...

Oct 02, 20144 min

The Offside Rule 2014/15 Episode 7

The Offside Rule (We Get It!) returns with Lynsey Hooper, Kait Borsay and Hayley McQueen. After a feisty north London derby there's a look at serial discipline offenders, and competition for places: who should be looking over their shoulder for the player who wants to wrestle their way in? Next up, mistaken identity in football. No cheese gags we promise. Oh and Sean Thorne returns with the ever popular Twitter Topic of the Week. There's loads of great content to discover at www.offsiderulepodca...

Oct 02, 201431 min

The Offside Rule (Euro Show) - Match Week 2 Preview

Get the Euro pop fired up on the ghetto blaster. It's time for another UEFA Champions League and Europa League match week on The Offside Rule's Euro Show with Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper and Hayley McQueen. This week, our take on UK opposition. Learn how to sing along with Galatasaray home crowds when a goal goes in (not for Arsenal fans obvs.) and what binds Lynsey to Krasnodar? Plus who is one of Basel's high profile fans? The Europa League contains lots of great team names this year.. but what...

Sep 30, 201421 min

The Offside Rule 2014/15 Episode 6

Someone’s had a shocker! After newly promoted Leicester City emphatically beat Man United 5-3 Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper & Hayley McQueen look at other games from the season so far that have provided some surprising & underpar results. Lots of high praise in this weeks pod as the girls highlight players released by clubs that are setting their new sides alight. Why some describe football as a religion quite literally. Sue Smith bring us her regular round up of all things WSL. Have a brow...

Sep 25, 201432 min

The Offside Rule (Euro Show) - Match Week 1 Review

Your second dose of something brand spanking new from The Offside Rule (We Get It) team. The Offside Rule (Euro Show) with Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper and Hayley McQueen is a new twice-weekly podcast reviewing and previewing all the talking points from the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League. In our first review show we bring you all the reaction from the first round of fixtures and chat about funny footballer mishaps. Contributor & chief reporter Kate Partridge has some quirky stats...

Sep 20, 201423 min

The Offside Rule 2014/15 Episode 5

Warning! The following podcast contains positive comments about striker Fernando Torres. The former £50m Chelsea man hasn't experienced much praise on The Offside Rule (We Get It!), but that's about to change. In episode five Kait Borsay, Hayley McQueen and Lynsey Hooper discuss players who have made themselves at home at their new clubs. They also talk fan backlash - who knew wifi could cause such a ruckus? And surprise surprise Lynsey is swooning over Mick McCarthy - again! You can find us at ...

Sep 18, 201434 min

The Offside Rule (Euro Show) - Match Week 1 Preview

Something brand spanking new from The Offside Rule (We Get It). The Offside Rule (Euro Show) with Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper and Hayley McQueen is a new twice-weekly podcast reviewing and previewing all the talking points from the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League. First up, things you might not know about UK opposition.. includes Ludogorets, an eagle, the Pope and Nicklas Bendtner. There'll be some great goals this season but who will score the most? Predictions made on who will and ...

Sep 16, 201423 min

The Offside Rule 2014/15 Episode 4

Four episodes in on The Offside Rule (We Get It!) this season and already Lynsey Hooper, Hayley McQueen and Kait Borsay have already resorted to telling dodgy stories from the Manchester United youth team back in the glory days. Who knew a mop would provide such inspiration? With Wayne Rooney under the spotlight this week best-ever captains are discussed as well as The Offside Rule ultimate European XI. Will an England player make it in there? Mina Rzouki returns with a round up of Serie A and S...

Sep 11, 201438 min

The Offside Rule 2014/5 Episode 3

Hayley McQueen hosts this week's episode of The Offside Rule (We Get It!) with Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay. Much discussion on the summer transfer window but which striker arrives in the Premier League with a journalism degree? And who is known as 'noodle' in their home country? Many unknown gems on new arrivals and a mention for Nick Clegg - some of the best deadline day tweets revealed. (And some of the worst if you're a Leeds fan). Sean Thorne returns for Twitter Topic of the Week and Rhian...

Sep 04, 201434 min

The Offside Rule 2014/15 Episode 2

The season is now well underway and we're back into the swing of things here at The Offside Rule (We Get It!) towers, with Lynsey Hooper, Kait Borsay and Hayley McQueen back for the second episode of the season. As usual there's plenty to talk about - that's if we can get our words out right! Commentators have an unenviable job having to learn lots of new names and pronunciations before the start of every new season... We'll share a few of our favourites. We will also hear from England Women's m...

Aug 28, 201436 min

The Offside Rule 2014/15 Episode 1

The Offside Rule (We Get It!) returns for the 2014/5 season with Lynsey Hooper, Kait Borsay and Hayley McQueen. Plenty to talk about this week, and it's not just the loose-bottomed feathered friends of Ashley Young that get our vote. From favourite pitch invaders to fantasy football duds dip into 30 minutes of football discussion and we'll try to keep you amused. Our foreign round ups return with Laura James and Ligue 1 and find out who this week's Twitter Topic of the Week winners are. You can ...

Aug 21, 201429 min

The Offside Rule 2014/15 Grassroots Special

The Offside Rule (We Get It!) goes grassroots with Kait Borsay and Hayley McQueen. With exclusive interviews from Casey Stoney and Martin Keown. Find out how Martin's career started with a grassroots football club just outside Oxford and hear Casey's thoughts on mixed gender football teams. Recorded on location at Ware Youth FC in Herts, for the launch of another four years investment from McDonald's, who alongside The FA are working to sustain and improve grassroots football. McDonald’s will be...

Aug 11, 201428 min

The Offside Rule 2014/15 Season Preview Live from Wembley

Bring out the bunting, The Offside Rule podcast is back with a special season preview from Wembley Stadium for the first ever The Offside Rule LIVE. Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay reveal who the absolute steals of the transfer window have been so far whilst, much like on a school report, they chat about those who could 'try harder' to get more for their money. Will new signings allow certain teams to run away with their league? Five points or more constitutes a title runaway according to Lynsey, ...

Aug 11, 201433 min

The Offside Rule: WSL Special

It's a WSL special on The Offside Rule (We Get It!) this week - brought to you by England and Doncaster Rovers Belles footballer Sue Smith. Catch up on all the latest going on in the women's game as the semi-finals for the Continental Cup are decided and the WSL leagues heat up after a mid-season break. Sue takes you through the teams and players that have been impressing her so far. There's plenty of football coverage, both men's and women's at offsiderulepodcast.com you can keep up to date eac...

Jul 25, 20148 min

The Offside Rule World Cup 2014 Special 4

The trio is reunited in this final episode of our World Cup series. Join Lynsey Hooper, Hayley McQueen and Kait Borsay as they talk World Cup gems, duds and what tickled their fancy. Transfer speculation begins - who will earn a move after a successfully World Cup and where might they go? As if that's not enough, England Ladies and Doncaster Rovers Belles Sue Smith returns with her women's update. There's lots more to see on our website offsiderulepodcast.com and on our new YouTube channel 'The ...

Jul 16, 201435 min

The Offside Rule World Cup 2014 Special 3

Recorded in a small beach town outside Rio Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper share more of their World Cup experiences on the road. Insight from behind the scenes in Brazil as well as an extended interview with Brazilian sport journalist Joana Beuno on what it's like to work behind the scenes at Brazil's biggest sport newspaper. Hear more on adopted teams and favourite players.. and a couple of good excuses thrown in for good measure.. There's lots more World Cup content on our website offsiderulepo...

Jul 03, 201430 min

The Offside Rule World Cup 2014 Special w/ talkSPORT's H&J

Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper catch up with Hawksbee and Jacobs from talkSPORT's afternoon show on Copacabana beach. #WorldCup #football #Brazil #England #Hawksbee #Jacobs #talkSPORT #KaitBorsay #LynseyHooper #RoyHodgson #groupstage #Moose #Chile #Argentina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 25, 201421 min

The Offside Rule World Cup 2014 Special 2

Recorded from Copacabana beach, Rio - Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay continue their World Cup travels for The Offside Rule (We Get It!). Includes exclusive interviews with the FA's Director of Development Sir Trevor Brooking who reveals his thoughts on some of the new elements to feature at this World Cup and England goalkeeper coach Dave Watson on England's early exit from the tournament. There are World Cup firsts and we catch up with adopted teams and players to watch.. has Lynsey chosen a dud...

Jun 23, 201430 min

The Offside Rule World Cup 2014 Special 1

The World Cup is underway - and so too are The Offside Rule (We Get It!) World Cup specials! This is the first in a series of podcasts from Lynsey and Kait as they head to Brazil for the world's biggest football tournament. But before the duo depart for two of England's group games, their World Cup journey starts in London. They talk the big names who won't be there, pick out an adopted team each, and discuss the potential winners - as well as England's chances. Also includes an interview with f...

Jun 13, 201426 min

The Offside Rule 2013/14 Episode 40

Bring out the tissues it's the last episode of the season before we hit you with some World Cup specials from Brazil. This week Kait Borsay and Hayley McQueen are joined by Arsenal and England star Alex Scott who not only answers a selection of questions involving biscuits and desert islands but also reveals her reaction to the departure of Arsenal manager Shelley Kerr. Nearly loosing your trousers and time for a haircut - favourite moments of this weekend's finals, outside chances for a semi-fi...

May 29, 201439 min

The Offside Rule 2013/14 Episode 39

There is life after football. As discovered by Lynsey Hooper, Kait Borsay and Hayley McQueen in this penultimate episode of The Offside Rule (We Get It!). Holy goalies, reality TV stars who've had non-league careers, and a Finance Minister who used to play for Arsenal.. no football and all is not lost. Also this week, the best Cup finals to go to extra time, and which stars of the play-offs could well attract the attention of bigger clubs this summer? Laure James is back with a final French foot...

May 22, 201430 min

The Offside Rule 2013/14 Episode 38

A review of the 2013/4 Premier League season with Lynsey Hooper, Kait Borsay and special guest Faye Carruthers. The Offside Rule (We Get It!) talks Manchester City's defining moments and what the season will most be remembered for. After Scottish club Albion Rovers launch a 'pay what you want' season ticket, our trio have a go at deciding what they would and wouldn't like to splash the cash on. Greg Dyke, Sepp Blatter and Gareth Bale are just a few of the candidates. Kate Partridge rounds up Bun...

May 15, 201437 min

The Offside Rule 2013/14 Episode 37

Brian the dog, Andy Cole morphs into Les Ferdinand and Ronaldo covered in gold.. welcome to another edition of The Offside Rule (We Get It!) with Lynsey Hooper, Kait Borsay and Hayley McQueen. With the regular season of the football league over it's time to recap on the final day drama and just how did our hosts' adopted teams survive the season? Sue Smith continues with her women's football round up, there's plenty of Continental Cup action to reflect on. With just ten days left left of the La ...

May 08, 201436 min

The Offside Rule 2013/14 Episode 36

Don't say we don't look after you. A double dose and a new voice this week, welcome to The Offside Rule (We Get It!). Lynsey Hooper and Hayley McQueen run proceedings and there's a new women's football round up from ex England international and Doncaster Belles player Sue Smith. This week - how do you try and catch out a manager who wants to fit you with a heart monitor? Put it on your dog, obviously. Final warnings, a League Two love-in and the ultimate in fan adoration - footballing appreciati...

May 01, 201432 min

The Offside Rule 2013/14 Episode 35

What do you get if you cross birthdays, Burnley, Brentford and an Englishman? Of course - The Offside Rule (We Get It!) with Lynsey Hooper, Kait Borsay and Hayley McQueen. Lots of fun-packed football facts and discussion as we talk up and coming English managers, promoted teams and players still going strong over 30. Mina Rzouki reports on the latest goings on in Serie A and Sean Thorne talks footballing siblings in Twitter Topic of the Week. Check out our fresh new daily content on www.offsider...

Apr 24, 201432 min

The Offside Rule 2013/14 Episode 34

From Sherlock Holmes to the god of an alien race, welcome to another edition of The Offside Rule (We Get It!) with Lynsey Hooper, Hayley McQueen and Kait Borsay. Votes are cast for the Premier League manager of the season and with Lynsey's beloved Wolves now promoted to the Championship it's time to show them some love.. kind of.. Then to the weird and wonderful, inspired by a bizarre story involving Arsene Wenger we talk past life and resurrection. It'll all make sense, honest. Laure James retu...

Apr 17, 201434 min

The Offside Rule 2013/14 - WOMEN'S FOOTBALL SPECIAL

The new FA Women's Super League season is upon us so what better way to celebrate than to give you a full round up of what to look forward to. Kait Borsay tells you what to expect from the new season with interviews including new England manager Mark Sampson and England international stars Steph Houghton, Toni Duggan and Eni Aluko. The Offside Rule (We Get It!) is supported by Continental UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

Apr 15, 201427 min

The Offside Rule 2013/14 Episode 33

So good it even includes catherine wheels. Welcome to another episode of The Offside Rule (We Get It!) with Lynsey Hooper, Kait Borsay and Hayley McQueen. This week best goal celebrations, from skittles and Zorro masks to vomit and chickens. There's a Leicester love-in and then football waste.. and that's not us getting messy. Rhiannon Jones talks La Liga from Ronaldo to relegation and Barcelona to Bale. And there's a competition in the air in our Twitter Topic of the Week with Sean Thorne. Chec...

Apr 10, 201434 min
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