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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

If only he had a footballing brain

On this week's episode Kait, Hayley and Lynsey find one signing to fix the Premier League's 4 relegation threatened sides, analyse Chris Wood's move to Newcastle United and ask, with the likes of Rashford, Kane, Maguire, Grealish and Sancho struggling, why are so many England stars failing to produce their best form this season? And in light of Guvna B's excellent West Ham rap we produce our own to finish the show... not to be missed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Jan 13, 202248 min

But it was actually a muffin

Happy 2022! Welcome back to The Offside Rule Podcast, this week Kait, Lynsey and Hayley are back with lots on the agenda. First up we discuss the January transfer window and which Premier League sides need to take swift action to improve their seasons. Then in light of Trippier's surprise move to Newcastle we recall other transfers that took us by surprise before wrapping up with some examples of when footballers' social media has gone disastrously wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Jan 06, 202250 min

Jose Mourinhee-haw

Welcome to the Offside Rule Christmas Special! On this week's show Kait, Hayley and Lynsey are giving out the prestigious Offside Rule Christmas Awards for underrated player, best moment and most embarrassing moment of 2021. They also look ahead to 2022 with some predictions including for the World Cup winner and wrap up the festive fun with a football nativity featuring roles for Emma Hayes, Jude Bellingham and David Moyes amongst many others... Happy Christmas and enjoy the show! Learn more ab...

Dec 23, 202150 min

"Steve Sidwell, that's my name!"

This week Kait and Lynsey are joined by Alison Bender to breakdown the latest goings on in the world of football. In light of Aubameyang being stripped of the Arsenal captaincy we discuss which Premier League leaders inspire us the most and which leave a little to be desired. And after the Champions League draw turned into a complete shambles, we talk other examples of draws going wrong with shoutouts for Alex Ferguson and of course Rod Stewart, before wrapping up with gifts we'd love to give fo...

Dec 16, 202151 min

I'm putting Tuchel on the naughty list

The Offside Rule Podcast is back, and this week Kait, Hayley and Lynsey are discussing, with injuries and fixtures piling up, which manager has the hardest job in the Premier League right now. We also breakdown examples of footballers using their nous to gain an advantage after an incident involving Iago Aspas last weekend and wrap up the show with a discussion of Santa's naughty or nice list from the world of football this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lea...

Dec 09, 202146 min

I've got one and it was a rude one

This week with the Premier League title race looking incredibly tight Kait, Lynsey and Hailey decided to breakdown who they think is going to finish on top and what factors could prove decisive in the next few weeks. In light of the Lionesses' crushing 20-0 victory over Latvia, we talk crazy score lines and to round off the show we shoutout the weirdest things we've ever heard on a stadium tannoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Dec 02, 202142 min

Come on Premier League that's just mean

This week with Man United dominating the headlines Kait, Lynsey and Hayley discussed the fix list for any new manager walking in the door of Old Trafford be that on an interim or permanent basis. How do they get the best out of this superstar squad? And with the Ballon D'Or winner announced on Monday we hand out The Offside Rule alternative awards for worst performance, influencer, villain of the year and so much more. To round off the show we discuss our favourite moments of footballing sportsm...

Nov 25, 202146 min

The window cleaner has just rocked up

This week Kait and Hayley are rejoined by Lynsey to breakdown the latest goings on in the world of football. Hear about which Premier League sides would have been helped or hindered by the international break and which players are regretting having joined new clubs. To finish, in light of Daniel Sturridge's Instagram request for a barber, we talk diva footballers, with shoutouts for Neymar, Ronaldinho and Gianluigi Donnarumma! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn ...

Nov 18, 202149 min

I don't follow him, sorry Piers!

On today's episode of The Offside Rule Kait and Hayley are joined by the excellent Ali Bender to breakdown the latest goings on in the crazy world of football. In light of Dean Smith's sacking by Aston Villa we talk harshest firings, with shouts for Ranieri, Pochettino and many more. And with Mason Mount's arrival at the England camp delayed by his wisdom tooth operation we discuss the craziest football injuries and also shed light on some friendships between footballers and other sports stars, ...

Nov 11, 202150 min

Drink a bud and have a wiener

On today's Offside Rule podcast the three amigos; Kait, Hayley and Lynsey are back together. In light of Antonio Conte's return to the Premier League with Spurs they recall other successful, and some less successful, footballing returns to these shores. They also discuss moments of forgetfulness in football, including when a referee forgot he wasn't a player, and with winter setting in here in the UK they transport us to sunnier climates.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Nov 04, 202154 min

Prone to hallucinations

This week, Kait and Lynsey are joined by the brilliant Anne-Marie Batson to talk about the importance of Black History Month and what the world of sports media can do to ensure the fight against discrimination continues. In light of Liverpool's 5-0 thrashing of Man United last Sunday, we chat the biggest ever football humiliations, featuring shoutouts for Bayern Munich, Watford and of course Southampton. And with Halloween coming up this weekend we discuss the scariest footballers and a pretty d...

Oct 28, 202149 min

Can you speak Cockney?

This week, we're talking Ballon D'or and whether anyone can beat Mohamed Salah to the top prize. We're also chatting languages and linguistically talented footballers following Lukaku's impressive language skills being revealed by Uefa. And of course, a bit of TV chat after Hearts revealed a limited edition shirt sponsorship with fictional media company Waystar-Royco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

Oct 21, 202144 min

Hey Big Spender

This week, Ali Bender joins Kait and Hayley to chat Tik Tok, World Cup qualifiers and Newcastle United's new found fortune. Plus, they decide which footballers could star or direct a big blockbuster following Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Thor Halldorsson's directorial debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 14, 202148 min

Smokey Beckham

This week we're highlighting some of the young English talent making waves across the Football League. We're reflecting on the debut of the group stages and brand new broadcast deal in the Uefa. Women's Champions League, and we're talking about all the weird and wonderful things footballers have had personalised over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 07, 202138 min

The King Ralph effect

This week we're discussing those two big results from the Premier League and what it means for the season's shifting narrative. We're talking miles, distances and.....petrol. Plus a bit of s**thousery as we look at some of the best bits of mischief over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 30, 202148 min

Cup magic and a side hustle

This week, we're talking cup runs and picking out a team we think could go all the way in the League Cup. We're also reflecting on our pre-season predictions and seeing where we went right and wrong. Plus, some football club side hustles in honour of Wolves and their new record label. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 23, 202144 min

Pet peeves and fallouts

This week, we're talking winners and losers of the first round of group games in the Champions League, reminiscing about famous fallouts in and outside the commentary box, and Hayley decides to get some footballing pet peeves off her chest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 202142 min

More, more, more

This week we're dishing out some gold stars to the players and clubs that deserve some early season credit, we're also looking at speed records after Ronaldo's shirts flew off the shelves at Old Trafford. Plus, we're deciding what we want more, more, more of in football! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 09, 202141 min

How does Shakira not rub off on you?

The hectic summer transfer window has closed and we're reflecting on the signings that might have flown under the radar. We're also talking statues after some bling was unveiled outside the Etihad, and of course we've thrown in some girl band and boy band action in too, because why not! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 02, 202142 min

It's time to hashtag switch on

On the show this week we talk about the wildest rumours we've heard in this transfer window, the good the bad and the ugly from fans, and we think up ways for players to be entertained this international break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 26, 202148 min

Back with a bang

This week, we’re relishing the return of the Premier League and asking ourselves what that stellar opening weekend might mean for the rest of the season. We're also discussing perfectly timed transfer signings. Plus, the big transfer deals that might be sneaking in before the end of the summer window. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 19, 202143 min

Southgate wildcards, end of season awards and a Euros anthem

This week, we’re picking the wildcard names we think should make Gareth Southgate’s final 26-man squad for the Euros and presenting our Offside Rule end of season awards to our team and manager of the season. Plus we’re bringing together a football super group to create the next Euros anthem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 27, 202145 min

I don't like deep house, but I like Mick

This week, we’re dishing out some report cards to the most recent additions to Premier League management, asking how Crystal Palace might look to rebuild after Roy Hodgson announced his departure. Plus, we reminisce about some classic football karaoke moments following Pep’s wonderful rendition of Don’t Look Back in Anger….. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 20, 202147 min

The final countdown

This week, This week, we’re welcoming back fans with open arms and picking the sides that could do with a boost from a crowd. We’re also reminiscing about the times legends have made mistakes, after Aguero’s panenka fail. Plus, as we enter finals week, we’re looking back at some of our own famous finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 13, 202144 min

Where are they?

This week, we’re picking the EFL stars we think Premier League clubs will be eyeing up this summer. We’re also chatting about famous times players have been missing in action. And we’ll be celebrating the nice guys in football, the owners that are looking out for fans and looking after their football clubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 06, 202144 min

Memorable meetings and chocolate buttons

This week, Lianne Sanderson, pundit and former England, Arsenal and Juventus forward, joins the team. We're taking a look at the final run in across the football league and predicting the teams that going to be rejoicing or commiserating come the end of the season. We also reminisce about some famous football meetings and get creative with some whacky club ownership ideas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

Apr 29, 202155 min

The future of football

This week, we’re reflecting on this defining week in football and thinking about what the future holds for the beautiful game. We’ll be deciding what job Jose should be doing next and also coming up with our own futuristic plan for football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 202138 min

Big day out

This week, we’re making our big return to the outside world with a shopping trip and a pub outing. We’ll be seeing what odd bits of memorabilia we can find and mixing up some footballer cocktails. And, as the season draws to a close, we’ll be talking about the teams set for a frantic end to the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 15, 202141 min

Superhero football

This week we're zipping up our superhero suits and assembling our Avengers to that will come and rescue the Premier League. We're also picking which footballing villains we need to take down and thinking about which players and clubs could do with a superhero rebrand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 08, 202144 min

A bit of warm weather

This week we get a bit over excited about the sunshine, think about the players who might be wishing for some time away as the clocks go forward and ask who might have some regrets from the latest World Cup qualifiers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 01, 202141 min
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