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Lynsey Hooper, Hayley McQueen and the returning Kait Borsay bring you the wacky and wonderful from the world of football in episode 16 of The Offside Rule (We Get It!) 2014-15 season. From Lynsey's alleged influence on lower league side Chasetown on their impressive FA Cup run in 07/08, to a piece of Alex Ferguson's saliva-covered chewing gum selling for thousands in the name of charity (yes, real...

Hayley McQueen, Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are back to preview the final match week in the group stages of the European competitions; it's last chance saloon for a number of sides and we look at who could nab those precious last qualifying places. Following our discussion of managerial turnarounds in England, we look at managers on thin ice in Europe; will European qualification decide the fate...

Lynsey Hooper and Hayley McQueen bring you the wacky and wonderful from the football world in this week's The Offside Rule (We Get It!) as Kait Borsay nurses the newest member of the gang, baby Arthur! The Premier League fixtures are coming thick and fast in the festive period, and a number of teams have been injury-hit in this crucial month; so much so that we bring you our best injured XI! We ta...

Hayley McQueen and Lynsey Hooper are back to round up the action in match week 5 of the Champions League and Europa League and are joined by Carrie Brown. We look at the standout games and performances of the week, and turn agony aunts to give teams knocked out of their respective competitions a little advice for next time! Kate Partridge is back with her Euro Bites, and HTC are offering you some...

The Offside Rule (We Get It!) returns with Lynsey Hooper, Hayley McQueen and guest presenter Kate Partridge to talk all things football! First up, following England Women's game against Germany at Wembley with a mammoth crowd of over 40,000, our own James Savundra talk to star player Karen Carney and manager Mark Sampson. Next up, Alvaro Negredo's revival at loan club Valencia has us talking great...

The Offside Rule Euro Preview show returns for match week 5 of the Champions League and Europa League with Kate Partridge, Lynsey Hooper and Hayley McQueen. A number of teams have qualified and the competition is heating up for those last remaining spots; will any of the British teams make it through? We also look at footballing idols as Olivier Giroud revealed last week that David Beckham was his...

The Offside Rule (We Get It!) line-up gets a shake up this season as Hayley McQueen is joined by Premier League TV anchor Alison Bender. The ladies bring you up to speed on the Premier League this season and predict England's upcoming stars following the U21's impressive form. Plus, after ex-Germany goalkeeper Tim Weise made his professional wrestling debut this month (yes, really!) we look at oth...

The Offside Rule (We Get It!) returns for the 12th pod of the season. With the next international break upon us, we look at the standout players and managers in the Championship and build a Championship dream team. Next up, after David Moyes was unveiled as Real Sociedad's new manager, we look at the successes and failures of British managers abroad. Finally, Jimmy Bullard's trip to the Outback to...

The Offside Rule (We Get It!) Euro Review Show returns this week after the Champions League and Europa League are reaching the final group matches. A number of foreign clubs have already successfully qualified for the next round, but how are the British teams fairing? We have Kate Partridge's successful Euro Bites to update, and then we discuss Europe's all-time big chokers - which teams and playe...

The Offside Rule (We Get It!) continues as Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper and Hayley McQueen discuss meddling parents following claims Jermain Defoe's mum has been accused of interfering with his career. Elsewhere the kids have gone back to school and Hayley, Lynsey and Kait deliver their half-term report: which players and teams have surprised and impressed us this season. And talking of impressive t...

The Offside Rule (We Get It!) returns for another Euro Show, previewing the return legs of the most recent group matches. The Champions League and Europa League are heading towards the knockout stages so Hayley McQueen, Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper discuss the dark horses of both competitions. We also have summaries from Laure James (Ligue 1) and Rhiannon Jones (La Liga) before moving on to our f...

The Offside Rule (We Get It!) turns 2 this week and Kait Borsay, Lynsey Hooper and Hayley McQueen are in the party mood, discussing which three footballing personalities would get an invite to the exclusive Offside Rule podcast birthday party. Following former Liverpool Managing Director Christian Purslow's move to rivals Chelsea, we discuss other moves between rival clubs that have shocked around...

It was a Greek tragedy for Spurs' opposition Asteras Tripolis in the UEFA Europa League and this week and The Offside Rule (We Get It!) Euro Show is recorded post-match at White Hart Lane with Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper. Other stand-out results are discussed, with 40 goals alone from Tuesday's UEFA Champions League action, there's plenty to discuss. Hear Jose Mourinho's post match reaction to E...

The 2014/15 Premier League season has already produced more own goals than any other. In episode 9 of The Offside Rule (We Get It!) Hayley McQueen, Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper look back on other memorable own goals, some of which had big consequences. The girls also discuss cheating in football (not the love rats, but the bending of the rules sort!) and they wave their magic wands on some player...

With the latest international break we're all pining for the next UEFA Champions League and Europa League matches. Lynsey Hooper, Hayley McQueen and Kait Borsay will get you fired up with their lowdown on UK opposition in Match Week 3. They're also looking at players who flopped in the Premier League but since moving away are enjoying Champions League or Europa League success. Chelsea's loss has b...

The Offside Rule (We Get It!) celebrates an action-packed finale to the Women's Super League live from the Continental Cup final with Lynsey Hooper, Kait Borsay and England and Donacaster's Sue Smith. Hear exclusive interviews from the winning team: Manchester City Women captain and man of the match Steph Houghton, striker Toni Duggan and goalscorer Izzy Christiansen. Sue gives us her take on the...

England and Doncaster Rovers' Sue Smith rounds up this week's action in the FAWSL for The Offside Rule (We Get It!). With wins for two teams and a draw for another at the top of the table it's all still to play for in the WSL1. 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' a...

Welcome to another week at The Offside Rule (We Get It!). Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are joined by Kate Partridge to discuss players that have let you down so far this season. With international fixtures on the way nations that tickle the fancy are selected and we talk footballers and movies. Anyone remember Stan Collymore and Sharon Stone? We kid you not. And Sue Smith returns with her women's...

Mina Rzouki reports back to The Offside Rule (We Get It!) on the big tie at the top of Serie A - Juventus vs Roma. It was a chance to pump egos and earn bragging rights. But who came out top? Includes two red cards, Totti's outburst and a controversial referee. You can find us at www.offsiderule-europeanfootball.com on Twitter @OffsideRulePod on YouTube 'Offside Rule TV' and why not pop over and g...

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 yo...

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, o...

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...

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 p...

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...

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 reli...