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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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Latest episode

May 26, 2026

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Episodes

You don't need a sausage to do well in League Two 11.10.2019

Join Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper and Bianca Westwood for this week's show including the EFL, Non League, and THE story of the week: Coleen Rooney v Bianca Westwood Topic 1 - Quarter Term Report: We update on all matters EFL as the team guide you through the Championship, League One, and League Two (04.30) Topic 2 - Wagatha Christie: THE story that has taken Twitter by storm is Coleen Rooney's detec...

Spurs' shocker, misery at Madrid, and magical unions 04.10.2019

Join Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper and Vaishali Bhardwaj for this week's look on the wide world of football. Spurs' shipped seven, how to create the ultimate player, and a Xabi Alonso appreciation all come up on this week's show:  Topic 1 - Champions League: It's been a Champions League goal fest but why are Spurs and Madrid having such torrid times in Europe. (06.20) Topic 2 - Coming together: With...

How do you solve a problem like Manchester United? 27.09.2019

This week it's Kait Borsay, Faye Carruthers, and Sarah Shephard in the studio. On the agenda we're here to fix Manchester United, we're discussing the greatest rivalries and most peculiar rivalries across the country, and we're naming a slightly left field England Veteran XI for the FA. Plus, why beards are successful, who used to have a mullet, and who was a table tennis superstar. Find our WSL E...

Hailing Håland, Michael Appleton love in, and Seaman on Ice 20.09.2019

This week it's Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper and Robyn Cowen in the studio. On the agenda our Champions League round up, which managers are looking to get back to work and which ones might have used up all their lives, and it's Strictly season so we're discussing  the best footballer appearances on reality TV. Plus, how QPR links with the Champions League, whose grandson has the same name as his gran...

Three Lion cubs, the Italian way, and naked ambition 13.09.2019

They're discussing which of England's youngsters have shone the brightest in the international break, how the big European countries have been doing during the Euro 2020 qualifiers, and who we think should be given an honour for their footballing endeavours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Not to be (James) Blunt 06.09.2019

The Offside Rule team are back and it's Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper and Faye Carruthers in the hot seat. On the agenda this week it's unlikely doppelgängers, footballing feuds and transfer window turmoil.  Plus, find out what it's like when James Blunt slides into your DMs - and which member of the team was compared to the lead singer of Placebo...  GET IN TOUCH Read our articles at www.offsiderule...

Eniola Aluko: Offside Rule Exclusives 30.08.2019

Kait Borsay and Robyn Cowen speak with Eni Aluko an England centurion, World Cup bronze medallist, and three time double winner with Chelsea and Juventus. Eni speaks to the Offside Rule about her story as her book "They Don't Teach This" is launched. Learn the story behind her infamous case with then England manager Mark Sampson and how her England career unravelled before her eyes. GET IN TOUCH R...

Eurostars, comeback kids, and footballers on film 23.08.2019

The Offside Rule team are back and it's Kait Borsay, Hayley McQueen, and Lynsey Hooper getting you ready for the weekend. This week they're talking about which players could be pilfered by European clubs, the best comeback kids in town, and footballers who have been on the silver screen. Plus find out about Lynsey's dalliances with online auction sites, Kait's French stay, and a story about Hayley...

Chelsea's weekend to forget 16.08.2019

It's the Offside Rule and we're back with Hayley McQueen in the big presenter chair joined by Lynsey Hooper and Robyn Cowen as they discuss dreadful debuts, under the radar retired players, and celeb spotting including a FANTASTIC story involving Stiffler's mom and Hayley.  Plus, fake news and Rickie Lambert, our dream 5-a-side football team, and find out what "doing a Lynsey" is. FANTASY FOOTBALL...

Arsenal: transfer window winners? 09.08.2019

It's a brand new season and the Offside Rule is BACK!  Joining Lynsey Hooper and newbies Alison Bender and Faye Carruthers for the season opener as they discuss the clubs which are ready to go, the best and worst transfers this summer, and great footballing families. Plus find out who has green hair, but don't care, who played the triangle beautifully, and listen in to Lynsey's beautiful french -...

Phil Neville: Offside Rule Exclusives 31.05.2019

Phil Neville speaks to the Offside Rule about his memories of the treble winning season with Manchester United, his relationship with his sporting siblings, and about how the Lionesses are getting themselves ready for France 2019 and all the pressures that come with the expectation of a nation. GET IN TOUCH Read our articles at www.offsiderulepodcast.com (https://offsiderulepodcast.com/) Tweet us...

Pep, Hegerberg, and Columbo 24.05.2019

Joining Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper in the Offside Rule studio this week is academic, writer, and author of "Roar of the Lionesses" Dr Carrie Dunn.  This week they're talking the lengths they've gone to for football, whether there should be smaller goals in the women's game, and we discuss the ticketing fiasco FIFA have found themselves in. Plus we talk stickers, Pep's dancing, and dogs doing st...

Challenge Accepted. 17.05.2019

Kait Borsay is joined by a host of new voices to the podcast: West Ham captain Gilly Flaherty, Telegraph Women's Sport Editor Anna Kessel, and Goals4Girls founder Francesca Brown. The reason? We're talking about girls and sport - just why are so few playing sport? Listen in as we tackle the big issues from mental health, to periods, to the long term benefits getting involved in sport provides. We...

Prince William, Michael Douglas, and Kylie 10.05.2019

In the pod this week it's Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper and, making her podcast debut, it's commentator Robyn Cowen to discuss the massive week of football we've witnessed. In our royal themed show, join us as we celebrate the comeback kings of Europe: Liverpool and Spurs. There was a royal announcement on Wednesday, no not Archie, but Prince William starting the celebrity roll call for the Lioness W...

John Cena, Boef, and naked team building 03.05.2019

Kait Borsay, Hayley McQueen and Lynsey Hooper are back with their unique look at the world of football. This week we're discussing who should stay and who should go from Manchester United and Arsenal, Lynsey comes up with an idea to help the concussion debate in football, and we're looking back on some of the biggest and best title races in history. Plus Hayley tells us about (unofficially) the wo...

Pablo Zabaleta: The Offside Rule Exclusives 26.04.2019

West Ham defender Pablo Zabaleta sits down with Lynsey Hooper to discuss his career highlights including the 2011/12 Premier League title with Manchester City, his move to West Ham, and his post-football plans. GET IN TOUCH * Read our articles at [www.offsiderulepodcast.com](https://offsiderulepodcast.com/) * Tweet us @[OffsideRulePod](https://twitter.com/OffsideRulePod) * Find us on Instagram @[O...

From Ajax to Alexia to Achilles 19.04.2019

Hayley McQueen and Lynsey Hooper are joined by special guest former Lioness, London Bees Coach, and host of the brilliant Footy Pups, Rachel Yankey, to discuss the latest and weirdest news in football. Listen in as we discuss all the fallout from the Champions League quarter finals, including VAR, Messi's unravelling of Phil Jones, and the brilliance of Ajax. We look back on some of the most grote...

Wolves, Lionesses, and Deer Poo 12.04.2019

Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper, and Hayley McQueen are back with this week's look at some of the biggest and quirkiest stories from football.  Listen in as we get down to Wembley, Europe, and business. Including Lynsey reliving her FA Cup heartbreak, some of the best stories from footballers doing good work for their communities, and a look back on the season to debate the savviest clubs after free tr...

Going down, hot tubs, and the space burger 05.04.2019

Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper, and Hayley McQueen are here with another episode of The Offside Rule Podcast! This week we're going down, down, down. As Huddersfield and Fulham are relegated we're looking at other teams who are likely to suffer this same fate. Another down as Steve McClaren continues the England manager curse following his sacking from QPR, we discuss where the former England managers...

House envy and wet willies 29.03.2019

Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper, and Hayley McQueen are back with weekly episodes of The Offside Rule Podcast! This week we're celebrating England but worrying about Scotland as the two have contrasting starts to their Euro 2020 campaigns. Everyone is talking about Spurs' new stadium with envy - but which feature do we love the most, and just how do those beer taps work? And we discuss the huge crowds...

Trailer - We're Back! 28.03.2019

Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper and Hayley McQueen are back every week with The Offside Rule! Subscribe now to make sure you're ready every Friday for the latest episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Casey Stoney: The Offside Rule Exclusives 01.03.2019

Manchester United WFC’s manager Casey Stoney discusses how she aims to make Manchester United’s brand-new women’s team a success, levelling the playing field for women in football and helping gay footballers feel comfortable coming out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Glenn Murray: The Offside Rule Exclusives 01.02.2019

Brighton Striker Glenn Murray sits down with our own Lynsey Hooper, to discuss his very interesting career which has so far included playing for two rival clubs and a stint over in America. Make sure you subscribe for exclusive interviews on the first of ever month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Martin Tyler: The Offside Rule Exclusives 01.01.2019

Veteran commentator and Woking FC coach Martin Tyler talks to The Offside Rule Exclusives about his views on the infamous Keys and Gray sexism row, taking the leap into coaching and how female commentators can break the glass ceiling. You'll find a new episode of The Offside Rule Exclusives at the beginning of every month. Find us at: @OffsideRulePod | offsiderulepodcast.com | Facebook: The Offsid...

Matt Doherty: The Offside Rule Exclusives 30.11.2018

Matt Doherty sits down with Kait and Lynsey as they cover everything from academy life to making his premier league debut. Matt also gives his take on the newly appointedRepubic of Ireland manager and what it's like to be celebrating his eighth year at Wolves FC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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