The Offside Rule

RUNNING ORDER  Topic 1 - The one with... the flashbacks - it's been a while since the trio were together so we reflect on some of the biggest news stories in that time (08.00) Topic 2 - The one with... football friends - we’re celebrating being reunited again and like us there are some footballers who have followed each other to clubs or are besties! But who are they? (15.40) Topic 3 - The one wit...

RUNNING ORDER TOPIC 1 - Pass Go and do not collect £200 - As football, and society, continues to go through its greatest upheaval since WWII, we take a look at some of the other times that football has undergone some big changes or a huge shift in direction (08.40) TOPIC 2 - Chance card - Now in football, as in life, we all go through some time apart but the important thing is carrying on as if no...

RUNNING ORDER Topic 1 - Front runners - So with Liverpool in position to win the title as early as Monday we've decided it’s about time we take a trip down memory lane to look at past seasons and leagues where other teams have been handed silverware in March and April. (10.00) Topic 2 - Steward's Inquiry - Who are some of the people who have been risky enough to don the shirt of their previous ene...

RUNNING ORDER Topic 1 - The Youth of Today - It’s been a good week and season for youngsters playing football. In the FA Cup so far we’ve seen outstanding performances from Billy Gilmour, Eddie Nketiah, and Liverpool’s youngsters early on. So we thought we should celebrate the youth of today by picking out ones that have lit up the season so far (04.50) Topic 2 - International Women's Day - We giv...

Emile Heskey played 62 times for England, made 150 appearances for Liverpool, and over 150 for Leicester; winning 4 League Cups, an FA Cup, a UEFA Cup in the process. Heskey has represented his country at the 2002 and 2010 World Cup, Euro 2004, and at club level has scored 110 times in the Premier League placing him 22nd in the all time rankings, and  Now he has released a book, Even Heskey Scored...

RUNNING ORDER Topic 1 - European Euphoria - Our review of the first round of 16 ties, who impressed, why isn't Parrott playing, and Liverpool's loss (04.50) Topic 2 - Big bans - With Manchester City banned from participating in Europe for two years, pending an appeal, we discuss some of the weirder bans that have hit clubs and players over time (15.00) Topic 3 -  League of Legends - With a Wolves...

RUNNING ORDER Topic 1 - Under pressure - January has been and gone, and now there are no excuses for managers to be struggling. There are a few now who are really under pressure, but who’s genuinely in trouble and how do some managers keep themselves sane in these times?(05.50) Topic 2 - I want to (winter) break free - You may recall we’re experiencing England’s answer to the winter break at the m...

Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper, and Robyn Cowen are here to talk you through the latest January transfer window, build their dream stadiums - jet packs are involved, and welcome to the show Emily Elias from Desert Island Dips to tell us how condiments and football come together. RUNNING ORDER Topic 1 - So(rr)y you couldn't leave - The transfer window slammed shut last week (other cliches are available...

Kait Borsay, Emma Saunders, and Harriet Drudge are all in to debate the upcoming winter break, the weird things parents say, and to create a Brexit XI - well someone had to... Topic 1 - Winter break is coming - This means 13 days off for the Premier League, but should it even be coming at all? And is it even a break?  (06.20) Topic 2 - You know nothing... mum - Manchester United youngster Brandon...

Kait Borsay is joined this week for a club classic podcast by Ali Bender and Frida Fagerlund to discuss the Big 6, Barcelona's trip to Ibiza, and come up with our own club manifestos. Topic 1 - Two Can Play At That Game - In this unpredictable seaosn, well everyone after Liverpool, who are the new big 6? Who’s out and who’s in? (06.20) Topic 2 - We're Going To Ibiza - As Barcelona went to Ibiza, w...

Topic 1 - Transfers - With Harry and Meghan leaving, we discuss  players who've come into the Premier League this month and those who are leaving (04.00) Topic 2 - Transferred - With Mina in we deep dive into some Italian football to update us on how are beloved former Premier League players are getting on in Serie A (14.00) Topic 3 -  Translate - We're talking nicknames as new Barcelona boss Quiq...

It's a new year, and the Offside Rule is back with more footballing insight and a bit of nonsense too. Faye Carruthers joins the team to discuss hats, superstition, and phone throwing, it's all football related we promise! Here's the sound, oh and there's a bit of a theme: Topic 1 - Fernand(inh)o - With the news that Fernandinho has a clause in his contract to get an extension for a further year,...

Goalkeeper Willy Caballero has had a career which has traversed Argentina, to Spain, and most memorably in Manchester City winning honours across the board In this podcast he discusses everything from where he started with Boca Juniors, to his family life, to playing with the Chelsea youngsters now GET IN TOUCH Read our articles at www.offsiderulepodcast.com (https://offsiderulepodcast.com/) Tweet...

Jill Scott discusses getting over the 2019 World Cup disappointment, her love for her family, and her post playing future Over the course of her career Scott has acquired so far: 146 caps for her country, a World Cup Bronze medal, and a host of club honours from FA Cups to League titles.  GET IN TOUCH Read our articles at www.offsiderulepodcast.com (https://offsiderulepodcast.com/) Tweet us @Offsi...

It's our last roundtable of the decade and so we're looking back on the last 10 years and our memories from football, but we also look ahead to the future and fundamental festive fixtures that are coming up Here's what we're talking about: Topic 1 - Fundamental Festive Fixtures - Now it may have escaped your notice but it’s Christmas and there are a lot of festive fixtures so we’ve asked the team...

With Emma Saunders back in it's only right that we get some Watford chat in and especially so with the return of Nigel Pearson as their manager. Here's what we're talking about: Topic 1 - Come and have a go if you think you're hard enough - With the appointment of Nigel Pearson at Watford, and Duncan Ferguson pulling up trees at Everton it's time to talk the hardmen and women of football.  (05.30)...

It's officially December so now it's time to get festive and find your loved ones some Christmas presents, and this week we have the answers! Plus we're talking shortest managerial reigns, and football's power couples Topic 1 - Sacking Season - we're discussing the shortest managerial reigns of all time (05.30) Topic 2 -  Power Couples - On our WSL show we had the women’s football power couple of...

John Barnes joins Kait Borsay to discuss how Graham Taylor guided him to Liverpool, whether Jurgen Klopp is better than Brendan Rodgers, and his experiences of racism in football. In the course of his career John Barnes played 79 times for England, won the First Division twice, the FA Cup twice, and the League Cup. He is now known for speaking out against racism in football and society. GET IN TOU...

Joining Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper this week it's Faye Carruthers to discuss the BIG story of the week. Poch is out, and Jose is in! This week we work out what went on, what's going to happen now, and whether Poch could ever go to his old North London rivals. Topic 1 - Are You Ready? In the space of 12 hours Tottenham announce they have parted company with Mauricio Pochettino and hired Jose Mou...

This special show comes live from Spurs' stadium as Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper speak with the great and the good from women's football - and none more so than SheKicks editor Jen O'Neill! We're joined by those taking part in the North London Derby throughout the show including Joe Montemurro, Karen Hills, Kim Little, and we hear from Leah Williamson and Rianna Dean too! If you like what you hea...

Joining Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper this week it's Mina Rzouki for the latest look at the world of football. This week we fail at maths, dissect the England squad, and dish out some fines Topic 1 - The 100 Club: have we seen the end of the 100 cap club for England? (05.00) Topic 2 - And the winner is...: With the Euros coming around in just 7 months we’re taking this opportunity to tell you what...

Join Kait Borsay, Ali Bender and Emma Saunders for this week's show including hard-hitting Neighbours chat, potty-mouthed managers & some dubious Sean Dyche impressions.  Topic 1 - Diamonds in the rough: It's a massive weekend down the bottom of the Premier League table. We take a closer look at the fortunes of Watford, Norwich and Southampton. (06.20) Topic 2 - It had EVERYTHING: After Chelsea an...

Bobby Zamora joins Lynsey Hooper to discuss life after football, iconic moments in his 17-year professional career and what it was like growing up in East London amongst a hotbed of up and coming stars.  In spells at Brighton, West Ham, Fulham and QPR Zamora scored many special goals - including THAT 90th minute winner in the 2014 Championship play-off Final against Derby. GET IN TOUCH Read our ar...

Topic 1 - VAR at it again: It was another weekend to forget for the Video Assistant Referee - but can we help the PGMOL with mission impossible? (02:55) Topic 2- Missing persons investigation: What on earth has happened to Mesut Özil - and who are the other players that are gone without a trace? (17:15) Topic 3 - Manchester City's influencer faux pas: For better or worse, how can clubs engage with...

Join Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper and Mina Rzouki for this week's show including who looks good in a leaf skirt, why the team should advertise at Man Utd, and why we all should want a farmer. Topic 1 - Reasons to be cheerful: The Premier League is back so we're giving a breakdown on six teams who are performing well, and why they should be cheery, but also need a word of caution (05.20) Topic 2 - Ro...